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This Week
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Today, Sunday October 12
- MPCSD ParentEd Conference, Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m., sessions begin at 1:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
Tuesday, October 14
- MPCSD Mandarin Immersion Charter Petition Public Hearing 6:30 p.m., Encinal School Multi, 195 Encinal Ave., Atherton
Wednesday, October 15
- "Raising Doers," with author Mike Lanza, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Hillview Speaker Series, Hillview PAC
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Wednesday, October 22
- Menlo-Atherton 8th Grade Information Night, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., meet in M-A's Ayers Gym
Friday, October 24
- 7th/8th Grade Halloween Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 25
- Menlo-Atherton Campus Tour, 10:00 - 11:45 a.m., meet in M-A library
Monday, October 27
- MPCSD Study Session on Mandarin Immersion Charter Petition, 6:00 p.m., TERC, 181 Encinal Ave., Atherton
Wednesday, October 29
- PTO Fall General Meeting, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Hillview PAC
- Meet and Greet with Hillview at the Oasis, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., 241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Monday, November 3
- Hillview Speaker Series: Devin Prouty, Ph.D., "Sleepy Students," 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
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MPCSD ParentEd Conference Today, October 12
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Today Only - Last Call! Don't miss the MPCSD ParentEd Conference: "What Parents Need to Know About the Common Core and More" at Hillview Middle School from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Check in starts at 1:00 p.m. at the Hillview PAC. District parents are invited to come for all or part of the conference as best fits your schedule.
There is still space available for late registration for parents. Register at the Hillview PAC starting at 1:00 p.m. Workshop choices are subject to remaining availability. Childcare registration is now closed.
We will 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 a choice of workshops, taught by district teachers and staff, that will give you first-hand knowledge about what happens in the classroom, tips on raising resilient children, and information on how students are being engaged and empowered with technology. We hope to see you there!
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| Mini-Course Registration |
This week is mini-course registration week. The 8th graders will register on Monday, October 13; 7th graders on Wednesday, October 15; and 6th graders on Friday, October 17. 8th graders who have registered for the US History Expedition trip to Washington, DC should not register for any courses this week. Please check in with your child to make sure they have their top five courses picked out and that they remember to register on their grade level date. Students who don't register on their date will not have a chance again until the next date. To see this year's exciting catalog of on-campus mini-courses, click here. We are looking forward to a great mini-course week next spring! back to top
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| PTO Fall General Meeting |
Please join us for our Fall PTO general meeting! The meeting will be held in the Hillview
PAC on Wednesday, October 29, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. We will vote on our final 2014-2015 PTO budget and participate in engaging conversation: - Mr. B will discuss the whys and why nots of the Hillview Dress Code;
- Mr. Haug will provide a parent primer on student technology tools such as Edmodo and PowerSchool; and
- MPCSD Superintendent Dr. Maurice Ghysels and his team will update us on District programs.
Click here to view the PTO's proposed Revised 2014-2015 Budget. You may also view the new budget in the office.
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Meet and Greet with Hillview at the Oasis
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Come visit with Mr. B, Superintendent Dr. Maurice Ghysels, and other Hillview leaders in a casual setting. This is a no-host event, but appetizers will be provided (as long as they last), thanks to your Hillview PTO, the MPAEF and our other PTO partners in the Are You In joint campaign. Everyone is welcome!
Join us October 29 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Oasis, 241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
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Hillview Speaker Series
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"Raising Doers"
Mike Lanza, Author
Hillview Middle School, PAC
Wednesday, October 15, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
This talk is for parents who want their children to grow up to be passionate "doers" who make a positive difference in the world. Mike challenges the common assumption that children must stop playing to develop into productive adults. On the contrary, doers are highly self-motivated people for whom work is play. Drawing from his background as the author of the book Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Place for Play, Mike shows how children can connect the dots from a playful childhood to an active, meaningful adulthood.
Free childcare will be provided during this special morning event for all potty trained children in Room B6, across from the PAC.
Click here for the full speaker line-up. These events are open to all district parents and community members. For more information, contact Jennifer Allen.
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MPAEF News
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Friday's MPAEF Pledge Day was a solid success!
Thanks to those who committed their support and joined "Coffee & Conversation" with Dr. Jim Taylor. Only six short weeks remain in our MPAEF Annual Parent Campaign - the deadline is November 20 - and your donations are still needed!
Our goal is to raise $1500 per student and to achieve 80% plus participation.
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Make the most of your donation with employee matching!
Did you know that many of your employers offer an employee matching programs? Thank you to Apple, Google, Salesforce, Intuit and LinkedIn who have contributed this year.
For a complete list of companies who have matching programs, click here. Need help or have questions about employer matching? Please contact matching@mpaef.org.
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Please join us for the
"You Are Our Foundation"
Thank You Reception
Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m.
Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar
Stanford Park Hotel
The Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar has graciously offered their beautiful garden patio reception to MPAEF supporters to thank you for your financial commitment to public school education. For more information on this and other MPAEF events, please check the MPAEF events page.
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MPCSD Mandarin Immersion Charter School Petition Hearings
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On September 12, our District received its first charter school petition from the parents of the Menlo Mandarin Immersion Charter School. Click here to see the entire charter petition including petition signatures.
The MPCSD encourages parents and community members to attend the following public School Board Meetings:
- Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Encinal Elementary School, Multi-Use Room, 195 Encinal Avenue, Atherton
- Study Session on Monday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. at MPCSD Office, TERC Building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton
- Final Decision on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. at MPCSD Office, TERC Building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton
A presentation on charter school fundamentals was made to the Board on September 3, and is accessible: click here.
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Volunteers Needed
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Help 6th Graders with Library Research: Parents are invited to come work with the 6th Grade Core classes in the library during the weeks of October 13 and 20. This is a great opportunity to help in your child's class! For more details, and to sign up, please click here or contact Ms. Mathenia.
Mini-Course Help Needed: Teachers have been busy brainstorming about their upcoming mini-courses. At this time we have 40 exciting programs planned. Ideally, we would like to have one parent volunteer work with each teacher to provide logistical support as they continue to plan their mini-course session. Some tasks that might be coordinated by the logistics volunteer prior to Mini-Course Week, April 13-17, include:
- shop for supplies
- contact field trip locations/book visit
- brainstorm with teacher about industry contacts or activities
- schedule guest speakers
- coordinate various arrangements on the group's behalf
- on-site assistance during mini-course week is not necessary, but could be helpful.
Specific courses in need of volunteers are: Video Game Design, Fashion Design & Sewing, Str8 Shots Table Sports, So You Think You Can Tap, Hero's Journey, Hot Wheels and Outdoor Survival. If you would like to support our teachers and this program, please email volunteer@hillviewpto.org for more information.
After-School Math and Homework Centers: Math and homework centers are up and running in the library, with a retired math teacher and M-A students overseeing math support, and Phil Eaton supervising the self-regulated Homework Center. The PTO would like to begin offering a free Writing/Editing Center for all Hillview students this year, but this also needs
daily on-site volunteer support. The centers are open after school Mondays and Tuesdays, from 3:15 - 4:45 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 2:40 - 4:30 p.m., when school is in session. If you can help weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, please contact Elizabeth Shane.
7th and 8th Grade Halloween Dance Chaperones: A few more parent chaperones are invited to join the fun on Friday, October 24, from 6:15 - 8:45 p.m. Sixth grade parents are encouraged as well! Please contact Staci Sanders for details on how to sign up.
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Intramural and After-School Sports
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Intramural Sports: lunchtime intramural sports will continue this week with badminton or volleyball on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Flag Football: games this week: Tuesday, October 14: double-header at Hillview with Blue vs. La Entrada at 3:45 p.m., and 8th graders vs. La Entrada at 4:45 p.m.; Thursday, October 16: Blue vs. Cunha at Hillview at 4:00 p.m., Gold at Terman at 4:00 p.m.; Friday, October 17: double- header at Woodside Elementary with 8th graders vs. Woodside at 3:45 p.m., and Gold vs. Woodside at 4:45 p.m. Participants must wear a mouthpiece and should not wear red or gold shorts.
Volleyball: Burgess League games continue at Arillaga gym. 7th/8th graders play on Monday; 6th graders play on Tuesday.
Tournament Team Volleyball: Matches and practices continue this week. The tournament team will have a match at Hillview on Thursday, October 16 at 4:00 p.m. The final tournament of the season will take place on Saturday, October 18 at the Foundry.
Fencing: Class resumes Friday, October 17. Tournament Team Basketball: Teams have been chosen, and practices have begun. Girls practice on Tues/Wed/Sat; Boys practice Mon/Fri/Sat.
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Getting to Know M-A
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Information Night: Learn about M-A's academic programs and graduation requirements on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. The event includes a Principal's welcome, small group tours, and presentations by M-A teachers from core subject areas. Prospective students and parents are welcome. No sign-up necessary. For more information, please visit www.mabears.org (under "About Us"). Campus Tour: On Saturday, October 25, middle school students and their parents are invited to an informal outdoor campus tour. Tours will be lead by M-A Leadership students who will share their enthusiasm for the school and answer questions. Meet at the library. No sign-up necessary. Tours run from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.. The last tour departs at 11:15 a.m. For more information, please visit www.mabears.org.
M-A Shadowing Program: 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 - February 27. Shadowing is very popular and appointments fill up fast, so sign up early on the website. Please visit www.mabears.org for full program details and frequently asked questions.
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Sequoia Union High School District Open Enrollment
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All students coming into the district, including all incoming 9th graders, must verify their address to confirm that they live within the district boundaries. This process is now open. For more information on the address verification process, click here. There will also be a mandatory online registration process that will run May 1-15. You will be receiving a letter in the mail or you may find more information for 8th grade parents here.
In addition, ANY incoming 9th grader interested in enrolling in a SUHSD high school that is not their assigned home school must apply through the open enrollment process. This process is now open and runs through February 20. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, please call the Sequoia High School District office at 369-1411 ext. 22211.
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Shop MPAEF
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Get ready for Halloween!
Find costumes party supplies, candy and more at great Halloween merchants on Shop.MPAEF.org. Just click on a merchant link, shop and earn money for our schools. Shop now!
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MPAEF Gift Boutique - Save the Date
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Please save the date for the 5th Annual MPAEF Gift Boutique at Allied Arts in Menlo Park. Mark your calendars to join us for this annual affair that benefits our schools:
Thursday, November 13, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Preview Event and Shopping
Friday, November 14, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Shopping
20% of all proceeds benefit the MPAEF
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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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