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This Week
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Tuesday, September 23
- Music Department Potluck, 5:45 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview
Wednesday, September 24
- Close of PTO Membership Campaign. Click here to join.
- Spirit Day, Wear school colors (blue and gold)
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Monday, September 29
- "Raising Teens without Losing Your Mind, Part 2" with Principal Erik Burmeister, 6:30 p.m. Hillview PAC
Tuesday, September 30
- Hillview Drama Club "The Miracle Worker" Potluck, 5:45 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview
Thursday, October 2
Monday, October 6
- No School, Staff Development Day
Tuesday, October 7 to Friday, October 10
- Minimum Days, Classes end at 11:45 a.m.
Sunday, October 12
- MPCSD ParentEd Conference, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m., Hillview
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MPAEF & Hillview PTO Joint Campaign
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THREE DAYS REMAIN until PTO donations are due! We have already started to fund programs and need to have our funding in place by the end of the month. Thanks to all who have donated already! For the 30% who have not yet contributed, please join the PTO by September 24!
To donate to the PTO, simply click here or download this form to mail in your donation.
Our goal is to reach 80% participation from our District families. Donate or pledge today! The deadline is November 20, but the sooner you make your commitment, the better!
To donate, pledge or set up monthly payments, click here.
Your support of the MPAEF and the Hillview PTO makes a real difference!
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PTO Announces Maui Drawing Winner!
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Surf's up! This year, the Hillview PTO was excited to kick off our 1st annual E Komo Mai Luau. To mark this new tradition, the PTO was thrilled to hold a drawing for a 7-night stay at a Maui resort during Spring Break thanks to a generous donation from a community member! As announced at B2SN, we congratulate again our winners, Linda and Greg Druell! They are now happily planning their vacation! Thanks again to all who have donated in support of the Hillview PTO, and to all the families in attendance that made our first Luau a success. Mahalo and aloha!
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Are You In RUN Coordinators Needed
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Have you enjoyed taking part in the Are You In RUN over the past two years or the Otter Run before that? Let's help us keep it going!
We are currently seeking two parent volunteers to be Co-Chairs for the Are You In RUN on May 31.
If you are someone who has good project management skills and an interest in organizing a large scale event we need you!
Volunteer position description:
- Work with the PTO Presidents and MPAEF Co-Chairs to identify a team representative from each of the 5 groups to make up your committee
- With the help of the committee, assign each group to cover race logistics, marketing, sponsorship or any pre or post-race associated events
- Project manage the committee by meeting monthly and eventually weekly as you get closer to the event and sending out status updates
- Work with the District Council Co-Presidents to establish a race preparation timeline and profit distribution plan
Please contact Tracy Watt if you are interested in volunteering to Co-Chair this important event for our school district.
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Olive Street Crosswalk Temporary Closure
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If you or your child bikes or walks to school, and uses either crosswalk at Olive Street to get to Hillview, please be advised that the Olive Street crosswalks will be closed from September 24 to 26 as the city completes a resurfacing project. The crosswalks, according to plan, will re-open for use again on Monday, September 29.
What this means for your child is that he or she will need to cross Santa Cruz at one or two other designated areas: Cotton Street or Elder Avenue. The district-provided crossing guard will be stationed at Cotton St., and students may also cross at the traffic light at Elder Ave. Please speak to your child if he or she needs to cross Santa Cruz Avenue in order to get to Hillview. This will require alternate routes both coming to and going from school. The following map will provide greater detail.
We also encourage you to review the "rules of the road" with your child: ride your bikes with traffic, and walk against traffic (including walking your bike). Skateboards and scooters should also be ridden against traffic. With the Olive street crosswalks closed, students will especially be tempted to ride their bicycles against traffic to go down to Cotton in the afternoons. Drivers coming off of Hillview and Hobart will not be expecting them.
We will be reviewing this information with the students over our morning broadcast, but we also wanted you be aware so you can review alternate -- and safe -- routes to school with your children.
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Hillview Speaker Series
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The Hillview Speaker Series is filled with great topics and engaging speakers discussing important parenting issues facing us today. Click here for this year's line up and put the dates on your calendar now. These events are open to all district parents and community members and take place in the Hillview Performing Arts Center. Free childcare is provided for all potty trained children.
Raising Your Teens Without Losing Your Mind - Part 2
Erik Burmeister, Principal
Hillview Middle School, PAC
Monday, September 29
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
From mood swings, to puberty, to the complex life changes that are a result of growing up in the 21st century, raising a healthy and responsible teenager is a task that can boggle the mind of even the most seasoned caregivers. Join Hillview Principal, Erik Burmeister, as he discusses the difference between how girls and boys react to their changing physical and emotional environments, the way in which our daily routines can affect how our kids grow and perform in and out of the classroom, and the boundaries and limits we can expect to have challenged as our kids strive to become more independent. Missed Part 1? Don't let that stop you. Part 2 will still be a very informative event. For more information, contact Jennifer Allen.
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Washington, D.C. Mini-Course
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8th Grade Washington, D.C.
Mini-Course Expedition
At Back to School Night on September 11, your child's Social Studies teacher made the exciting announcement that Hillview will be offering a history-focused trip to Washington, D.C. as an option for 8th graders during Mini-Course week from April 12-17, 2015. For any 8th grade parent who was not at B2SN or who did not receive a D.C. Trip information sheet, please click here, then open the "DC Trip FAQs.pdf" to read more or download and return the commitment form. For those who are interested in registering, forms should be returned to your child's U.S. History teacher or the front office no later than October 3.
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Music Department Potluck and Instrument Donations
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The Hillview community is invited to the Hillview Music Potluck this Tuesday, September 23. Dinner will start around 5:45 p.m. with music being performed beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come hear the 7/8 Band, 7/8 Orchestra and Hillview Chorus perform a selection of songs. There will also be surprise guests as well as soloists. Bring something to share with 4-5 people. The dessert table will open at 7:15 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Instrument Donations
The Music Department is always happy to accept gently used instruments for its instrument "bank". These are tax deductable. So if there's a clarinet, violin or trumpet (sorry, no accordians) gathering dust under the bed, please consider donating it. Also, we are looking to replace the baby grand on the PAC stage. An estate sale donation for a high quality instrument would be very much appreciated. Please keep Hillview in mind if you know of something that comes up. For questions, please contact Richard Vaughan.
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"The Miracle Worker" Drama Potluck
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The Hillview Drama Club will be having a potluck for students and their families involved in the fall production of "The Miracle Worker" at Hillview. The potluck will be on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:45 - 8:00 p.m., on campus at the lunch serving area tables. All family members are invited. This will be perfect opportunity to get to know everyone who will be performing, volunteering and cheering on the production. Please bring a dinner dish to share with 25-30 others (desserts not needed). Questions? Please email Mr Hairston.
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Intramural and After-School Sports
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Intramural Sports: Lunchtime intramural sports will continue this week with volleyball. Intramurals will occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. All students are invited, but there is a cap on how many may play at once. Limit is approximately 36 players.
Fencing: Classes will take place on six Fridays from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. in the Hillview Fitness Room, beginning on October 3 (excluding October 10). Click here to register.
Flag Football: Practices will continue this week. First games are scheduled this week with 8th graders playing on Thursday and Friday (September 25 and 26). Blue plays Thursdays and Gold plays Fridays.
Open Gym for Basketball: 8th grade girls are invited to play basketball open court on Friday evenings. No cost. Gym will be supervised by team coach Art Weil. Please contact Coach Art for more information.
Volleyball: Volleyball teams have been selected and practice continues. First league games are this week. Players are expected to attend practice regularly. Click here for the league website. Some spaces are still available mainly for 7th or 8th graders who would still like to register and play volleyball this season. Please contact Harry Bell if interested.
Tournament Team Volleyball: Matches and practice continue this week.
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MPCSD ParentEd Conference
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Don't miss the upcoming MPCSD ParentEd Conference: "What Parents Need to Know About the Common Core and More" on Sunday, October 12 at Hillview Middle School from 1:30 - 5:00 pm.
This conference will give you an insider's view on important developments relating to your children's education. This year, we'll be covering the sweeping changes to the math curriculum lead by the Common Core, as well as new student assessments and report cards. There will also be workshops, taught by district teachers and staff, that will give you first-hand knowledge about what happens in the classroom, as well as tips and tricks for helping your student succeed in school. Free childcare will be available for children ages 2.5 through Middle School (special program for Middle School students to earn Block H points) to allow as many parents as possible to attend, but advance registration is required in order to take advantage of this option.
"I learned so much by attending the District ParentEd conference -- it was really interesting and inspiring" - Lydia Lee, Encinal parent of 1st and 4th graders
Register early to get your first choice of workshops and to reserve a childcare spot.
Conference Details are on the MPCSD ParentEd Page - click here Online Registration for Parents & Childcare - click here to register by Monday, October 6.
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Get to Know M-A 2014-15
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The M-A shadowing program pairs prospective 8th graders with a 9+ grade host so they can attend classes during a typical day at the school. The program runs from October 3 to February 27. Click here to learn about Menlo-Atherton High School's Get to Know M-A program. This website includes full program details and frequently asked questions. Shadowing is very popular and appointments fill up fast, so sign-up early to reserve your spot on our website. Sign-ups are open now.
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Community News
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Join the 6th Annual Ride & Yoga for Ravenswood Family Health Center on Sunday, October 5, to help raise funds for people that are unable to afford health insurance and health care. Choose from a 50-mile ride along the coast, a beautiful 30 mile ride through Portola Valley, or come enjoy a 90-minute outdoor yoga session in the garden. If you cannot attend, please feel free to make a donation! Gourmet coffee, breakfast, and light lunch included. Bike jerseys available with registration. Help keep our community strong and healthy! The first ride goes out at 8 a.m. Click here to register now. Location: Brody Home, 210 Park Lane, Atherton. Please contact Julie Brody or call 650-796-8590 with any questions.
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Newsletter Details
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This newsletter is published by PTO parent volunteers every Sunday of the school year, except for Sundays preceding a full week of vacation.
Submissions: The deadline to submit for the Sunday Hillview Newsletter is Wednesday at noon. Please email your submission to newsletter@hillviewpto.org. Please note that submissions may be edited for content and/or length. Submissions received after the deadline will be eligible for inclusion the following week.
To submit an announcement for an off-campus community event, please email your announcement to communitynews@mpcsd.org. The submission deadline is Wednesday at noon for the following Sunday newsletter. Archives: Missed an exciting edition of the Hillview newsletter or letters from the school or PTO?Look up past mailings in our online archive.
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