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This Week
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Monday, June 9
- 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m., Hillview PAC
Tuesday, June 10
- 6th Grade Trip to Raging Waters
Wednesday, June 11
- Block H Trip to Cinemark Theaters and Golfland
Thursday, June 12
- 8th Grade Trip to Great America
Friday, June 13
- Hawkapalooza! 9:25 - 11:45 a.m.
- Last day of school, Minimum Day, 11:45 a.m. dismissal
- 8th Grade Graduation, 5 - 6:30 p.m. and Grad Night Dance, 7 - 10 p.m.
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Looking Ahead |
Monday, August 18
- 1st Annual Back-to-School Luau, Hillview, 3 - 6 p.m
Tuesday, August 19
- First day of Camp Hillview for 6th Graders, Hillview, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20
Friday, August 22
- Camp Hillview Pool Field Trip for 6th Graders, TBD
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Mandatory Student Re-Enrollment by June 30
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All students in the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD) must Re-Enroll for 2014 - 2015 by June 30, 2014. Our schools are severely impacted by increased enrollment, and so we are requiring parents to confirm their spot for the coming school year, as well as verify data on file, and receipt of required annual legal notices and agreements.
The District will contact all families during the week of June 9 with instructions for mandatory online Re-Enrollment for every student who will be attending grades Kindergarten through 8 this fall. If you are not planning to return to the District in the fall, please contact the District's Registrar immediately at (650) 321-7140 x 5600 or email registrar@mpcsd.org. Even families that recently registered children for Kindergarten will have to complete the online Re-Enrollment. The District will again be using Infosnap to electronically Re-Enroll students.
The District will send Re-Enrollment information by email to all families with an email address in the MPCSD database. If there is no email address on record for your family, Re-Enrollment instructions will be sent by postal mail. If internet access is an issue, a computer will be available at the Registrar's office at 181 Encinal Ave., Atherton. Please note that the databases used for PTO and District newsletters are not the same as the MPCSD Registration database. So getting this newsletter does not mean your email is on the Registrar's mailing list. If you have changed your email address in the past year, or if you would like to make sure the correct email address is in the MPCSD Registration database, please email registrar@mpcsd.org and include your name, your child(ren)'s name, school and grade.
Thank you for your cooperation with mandatory student Re-Enrollment. Questions? Email registrar@mpcsd.org.
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Decades Dances
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Watch the entire 8th grade evoke the nostalgia of every decade from the 1920s onwards in a dancing, costumed extravaganza called the Decades Dances. Usually, this Hillview rite of passage is performed during the year-end Open House. This year, the 30-minute performance was held separately, but captured on video for the entire Hillview community. Catch the 30-minute toe-tapping event online.
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iPad Return
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School iPads of 6th and 7th graders will be collected this week. Tomorrow, Monday, June 9, 6th graders will turn in the device followed by 7th graders on Thursday, June 12.
We highly recommend that you help your student by completing an iPad and peripherals check before the turn-in date. iPads and their peripherals will be treated like school textbooks, in that if the device or any peripheral is not returned, families will be billed and report cards held. Here's what we will be looking for on return day: - iPad in good working condition with no cracks in the screen or other damage
- iPad case/keyboard in good working condition
- iPad charging "block" (must not be a third party replacement)
- iPad charging cable
- keyboard charging cable
Many students follow protocol and submit tech requests when they experience any damage or loss, but others don't share this information, for whatever reason. We would prefer not to have any surprises, so if you will help your student gather all these items and make sure they are ready for return, we appreciate the support!
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Healthy Kids Survey
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Students in 7th grade will be taking the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) in PE during the week of June 9. The survey will give Hillview great feedback on our school climate and safety. The survey does ask questions about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. It is anonymous, and if you do not wish for your student to participate, please contact Willy Haug.
For more information, refer to the California Healthy Kids Survey website. Please watch for a letter going home that gives more information about the survey.
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Hawkapalooza!
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Hawkapalooza (n) - a wacky, crazy festival-type event for Hillview students only on the last day of school, Friday, June 13. We need your help with line control and operating the games, all of which are easy to understand and run. (Teachers and staff will be handling the supervision/chaperoning of the event.) We will have a brief team meeting at 9 a.m. on June 13. The event will run from 9:25 - 11:45 a.m. Please stay until 12:15 p.m. to assist with clean-up along with our many, many leadership students. Can you help? Please sign up online. Questions? Please contact Katie Angioletti.
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7th Grade Parent Help for 8th Grade Graduation
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A great opportunity to get a preview of Hillview Graduation! Help with the graduation reception, held at Hillview immediately after the ceremony and right before the eighth graders walk into their grad party. It is a festive event! Please donate food or your time, and have some fun. Questions? Email Kasia Lewis.
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Parent chaperones are also needed to supervise the post-graduation party. If you are a 7th grade parent, consider volunteering. It's a great way to see what's in store for your child next year. Please email Heather Wall to volunteer.
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Back-To-School Save The Dates
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Back-to-School Luau
Out with the old, in with the new! Please join us for a new tradition that celebrates the end of summer and the excitement of a new year! The 1st Annual E Komo Mai Luau will take place Monday, August 18 from 3 - 6 p.m. Students can pick up their schedules early and parents and siblings can enjoy catching up and sharing summer stories. (We promise the only line you will need to stand in will be for dessert!) All District, PTO, ASB and MPAEF paperwork can be taken care of online - more information to come in the August "Back to School" Newsletter.
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Back-to-School Volunteers
We need lots of volunteers for various Back-to-School Events to make those starting days run smoothly. Please take a look at some of the events and dates below and see how you would like to help out:
Back to School Events
- Monday, August 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., E Komo Mai Luau: Set up and decorate for the 1st Annual Back-to-School Luau. (Formerly known as Arena Check-in)
- Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (either or both days), Camp Hillview: Help serve lunches to 6th graders and teachers.
- Friday, August 22, time tbd, Camp Hillview: Chaperone pool field trip for 6th graders.
Academy Parents
As an Academy Parent, you would work on the Academy Support Team with other parents to assist the teachers in organizing celebrations, providing volunteers, forwarding school communications and helping with field trips. You will be contacted after the academies are assigned on Monday, August 18.
Hot Lunch
Serving lunch at Hillview takes less than 12 minutes, but it is great way to connect with the kids. Volunteers arrive 20 minutes early to set up and stay 10 minutes to clean up and stack the lunch bins. It's less than an hour commitment a week and a fun way to meet other parents and see your kids and their friends at school.
If interested in any of these opportunities, please contact volunteer@hillviewpto.org.
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New After-School Classes for Fall 2014
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Mandarin Language Class
Hwa Shin Chinese School is offering an advanced level Mandarin class at Hillview in the upcoming 2014-15 school year. A beginning level class may also be offered depending on enrollment. Look for details about these classes in the August PTO newsletters. Questions? Please contact Vivien Fitzhugh or Thomas Lee, the Chinese School Principal.
Speech and Debate Team
Take part in an exciting experience where you will have a great time while learning powerful tools to help with taking leadership roles, giving persuasive and effective speeches, as well as presentations. Students will benefit through academic success, while making lasting friendships and learning indispensable life skills! This class will focus on developing critical thinking, verbal skills, time management, self-discipline, creativity, note taking, writing, vocabulary, team work, sportsmanship, ethics and confidence. The team will be led by Coach Brier who has been working with Encinal and Oak Knoll students. More information will be in the August PTO newsletters.
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Are You In? Thank You!
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Are You In RUN for Education
presented by Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors
Congratulations to all of the "Are You In RUN" runners, walkers and volunteers! Your support along with our fabulous business and family sponsors raised over $100,000 for our school district! We are all so fortunate to have raised this much-needed funding for our schools.
Your dedication to your school is what brought our entire district and community together. We had close to 1,500 registered runners and over 100 volunteers helping us with this event this year. It is your commitment to our schools and your support that makes us all so proud to be a part of this community. THANK YOU!
It took a village to manage, coordinate and organize the RUN this year but key people who contributed to its success this year include Ben Ewers, Allison Chao, Domonique Matthews, Christa Olson, Denise Henry, Clint Chao, Lisa Lajous, Amy Thornborrow, Sam Bacic, Molly Gibbons, Kim Hinshaw, Linda MacDonald, Tracy Sartorio, Jennie Lang, Jen Bartle, Amy Coolican, Mike Shoup, Alison Matthews, Amy Courson, Jill Leonard, Susannah Hill, Gina Ryan, Diane Sonsini and Betsy Muhlner and the many, many volunteers at each school (including friends & family members) who helped out pre-race, race day and post-race.
Thank you again for your incredible support of the 2014 Are You In RUN! See you next year!
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Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation
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Ken DeLeon, DeLeon Realty
Ken Glidewell, Alain Pinel Realtors
Kim Heng, DeLeon Realty
Michael Johnston, Alain Pinel Realtors
Veronica Kogler, Coldwell Banker
Tom LeMieux, Pacific Union
Michael Repka, DeLeon Realty
Rachel Repka, DeLeon Realty
Nathalie de Saint Andrieu, Pacific Union
Alex Seroff, DeLeon Realty
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Phys Ed Notes
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- Wearing the Hillview PE uniform is not required this week. All lockers must be cleared by now. Any students who don't want their PE uniforms can deposit them in the locker rooms. Locks should remain locked on their lockers with the doors left open. PE teachers will clear each student. Any clothing or personal items not taken by Monday, June 9 will be thrown away or donated.
- Congratulations to all 7th and 8th graders participating in the track meets last week. It was a very fun event.
- The PE department wishes everyone a wonderful summer. Your children were a pleasure to work with all year.
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After School Sports
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After school track is over for the school year. If you haven't already, please return your jersey to the Phys Ed Dept. We thank all coaches, parents and players for their part in making this a very successful season.
Summer League Basketball is also available for interested players. You can sign up as a team or as an individual. W e're very close to being able to have a league, but not sure. We need six teams to make the program go and have four or five right now. Please contact Mr. Bell immediately, if you're interested. Tournament team meeting: The annual tournament team meeting was held last Wednesday. Tournament programs are available for 8th graders in basketball and 7th or 8th grade girls in volleyball. If you have questions regarding either, please contact Mr. Bell. Menlo-Atherton boys basketball coach Nicky Fogel will be holding three summer basketball camps for 2nd through 8th grade boys. Nicky Fogel is a Hillview alum and the head assistant on the M-A varsity boys' basketball team. Click on this link for registration information.
Summer volleyball clinics. For those interested in these clinics, please contact our Hillview Tournament Team Volleyball Coach, Anthony Lontayao. He represents the Foundry in Redwood City.
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Sequoia Union High School District News
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Current 8th Graders interested in joining the Menlo-Atherton Freshmen Football team should attend a parent and player meeting Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Ayers Gym, the main gym at Menlo-Atherton High School
For more information, visit the M-A Bears website or read the flyer.
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Is your 8th grader attending Menlo-Atherton High School next year? If so, please sign up to be on the administrative support volunteer list. There are no specific obligations. When the M-A Administration needs parent volunteers, we send out an email. If the volunteer opportunity fits in your schedule, you sign up; otherwise no need to respond.
A sampling of events that use lots of parent volunteers are Arena Check-In, textbook distribution, schedule distribution, AP sign-ups, and AP test proctoring. Volunteering for Administrative Support is fun, a great way to meet other parents and find out what's happening at M-A. To be added to the list, please add your contact information to the M-A Admin Support Committee form.
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Last Newsletter
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Thanks to all our readers who have made the Hillview Newsletter one of the most read emails in the Constant Contact community. Our open rates are well above the industry average.
A big thank you to the newsletter team who also sends out the email blasts from Hillview staff and the special PTO bulletins. This year's team is Newsletter Co-Chairs Susan Chung and Karen How, Communications Chair Parke Treadway, PTO Co-Vice Presidents Katie Angioletti and Jill Kispert, and PTO Co-Presidents Valerie Ambwani and Dean Wilkins.
The newsletter takes a break for the summer and returns in August. Have a great summer!
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Community News
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Grizzlies Summer Ball. Tuesday evenings, June 25 - August 20. Boys and girls ages 5 - 15 can work on skills and scrimmage. For more information, visit the website.
Board of Education Candidate Information Night. Wednesday, June 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m. District Office, TERC building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton. Board of Education representatives will hold a session for individuals who may be interested in running for the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD) Board of Education. The terms of three of five board members are ending in 2014. Learn about the role and responsibilities of a Board member, the level of commitment that Board service requires, discuss District initiatives and challenges, and respond to questions from citizens. The filing period to become a candidate for the Menlo Park City School District Board of Education is July 14 - August 8, 2014. The election is scheduled for November 4, 2014.
Stanford University Psychology Department is seeking mothers and their 10- to 14- year-old daughters for a research study on how they think and process emotional information. Participants will receive $40 per hour. For more information, email mood@psych.stanford.edu or call (650) 723-0804.
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Newsletter Archives
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Missed an exciting edition of the Hillview newsletter or letters from the school or PTO? Look up past emailings on our online archive.
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