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In This Issue
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Tech Love & Logic
Character Education
New SAMTrans Bus
8th Grade Photos
Meet & Greet
M-A Info Night
Dine Out January 27
Donor Roll
Spring Auction
Shop
Community Partners
Newsletter Details
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Quick Links
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This Week
Monday, January 19
- No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 20
- Meet and Greet with Mr. B and DEWey O'Haugmeister, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., the Oasis, 241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Thursday, January 22
- Science Fair, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Saturday, January 24
- Hillview Chorus Performs in Regional Choral Concert, 2:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Looking Ahead
Monday, January 26
- Hillview music ensembles perform at the M-A Joint Concert, 7:00 p.m., Menlo-Atherton PAC
Tuesday, January 27
- Dine Out for Our Schools, Menlo Park Restaurants (see below under MPAEF News)
Wednesday, January 28
- M-A Info Night for 8th Grade Parents, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE), Hillview PAC
Friday, January 30
- Hillview Jazz Band performs at the CMEA Jazz Festival, 7:35 p.m., Aragon High School, 900 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo
- 8th grade baby pictures due for yearbook
Friday, February 6
- 7/8 Grade Winter Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Hillview School & Menlo Park District News
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Hillview News Love and Logic with Technology - A Message from Mr. Haug: We would like to make you aware of a great resource: The Love and Logic Insider's Club. Love and Logic is an organization that provides many excellent resources to parents and educators alike (Hillview has enjoyed multiple trainings over the years). One free resource is a regular email newsletter called "The Insider's Club." To subscribe, click here. Recently, the "Insider's Club" has shared some great advice about technology, specifically, "At what age are students ready for cell phones, social media, etc.?" and "What parenting strategies can we use to help our children make good decisions online?" Click here to see both of these brief articles. We encourage you to download and read them.
A s a reminder, these resources and many more related to technology can be found in the Hillview Digital Drivers License ("DDL") Parent Class, an Edmodo group that any Hillview parent can join. To learn how to register for the class, watch this video. The "join code" for the class, which changes from time to time, is agrntx.
If you have any questions about the Hillview DDL Parent Class, please contact Willy Haug (650.326.4341 x2901). The class is open to all parents, not just parents of 6th graders.
Hillview Character Education - A Message from Robyn Watts: Thank you to all of the wonderful parent volunteers who helped with Character Education last week. We appreciate each and every one of you. Please be on the lookout for the next sign up sheet for our lessons in February. Thank you again!!
New SAMTrans Afternoon Bus Added: Good news! SAMTrans has added a second afternoon bus to route 83 to alleviate overcrowding. The second bus will arrive at school at 3:20 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday and at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. For a link to SAMTrans bus routes, click here.
8th Grade Baby Pictures Due for Yearbook - 2 Weeks Left: In this year's Hillview Yearbook, there will be a baby picture collage where you can submit your child's baby picture to be included with other 8th graders. This service is offered to 8th grade families free of charge to thank you for your support. In addition, we are continuing to offer optional dedication ads you may purchase for your 8th grader. We are using an online system where you and your child get to personalize everything about the ad. Some parents like to use it to immortalize a message to their child along with a baby picture; others create a timeline using multiple photos of their child through the years. Please see click here for more specific instructions on how to either submit a baby picture for the collage or order/create the dedication ad. Please note that both the dedication ad and the baby picture submissions are due January 30, 2015.
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PTO News
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Meet and Greet with Mr. B and DEWey O'Haugmeister: Join DEWey O'Haugmeister (Hillview's leadership team of Danielle O'Brien, Erik Burmeister, and Willy Haug), along with Superintendent Dr. Maurice Ghysels, to get caught up on all the exciting things going on at Hillview. This fun, casual evening will take place on January 20 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Oasis, 241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. This is a no-host event but appetizers will be provided (as long as they last) thanks to your Hillview PTO and the MPAEF.
M-A 8th Grade Information Night: Please join us in the Hillview PAC on Wednesday, January 28, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (NOTE NEW TIME) for an overview of M-A's academic, athletic and extracurricular offerings presented by Simone Kennel, Interim Co-Principal, College Advisor Alice Kleeman, and six current M-A students. The evening is a much smaller event thant the info night hosted at M-A in the Fall, and has an interactive format, with the greater portion of the evening devoted to a Q & A session. M-A students (and Hillview alums) will round out the panel to answer your and your students' questions about life at Menlo-Atherton. The event is for 8th grade parents and students, but 7th grade families are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there! Questions? Email Amy Boyle or call 323-5438.
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Programs & Activities
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Hillview Ensembles Perform at M-A Joint Concert: Mark your calendar! Monday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. is the M-A Joint Concert featuring ensembles from Hillview, La Entrada and M-A. Come hear chamber music, concert bands, jazz bands and string orchestras in the M-A PAC. Did you know that the M-A Orchestra was selected to perform at Carnegie Hall, NYC this Spring?!?
Hillview Jazz Band Plays in CMEA Jazz Festival: On Friday, January 30, the Hillview Jazz Band will be traveling to Aragon High School (900 Alameda De Las Pulgas) in San Mateo to participate in the CMEA Jazz Festival. Groups from throughout the SF Peninsula will meet to play and participate in clinics and workshops. It is FREE. Hillview will be performing at 7:35 p.m. in the music department theater. Check it out!
Hillview Science Fair
Hillview Science Fair Open House: The annual Hillview Science Fair takes place on Thursday, January 22 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Hillview PAC. This is your opportunity to view all of the hard work and innovative projects by our own Hillview scientists!
Hillview Sports
Intramural Sports: Basketball games will continue for the time being. Games will be half court.
Tournament Team Basketball: Both Hillview boys and girls basketball tournament teams will conclude their seasons this weekend in the annual St. Simons Tournament. (The girls will have one more exhibition game on January 27, however). The boys' first game is Thursday, January 22 at 7:45 p.m. The girls' first game is Friday, January 23 at 4:00 p.m. Best of luck to both teams!
Burgess League and MPMSL (8th Grade) Basketball: Teams will continue with practices and league games. Games are: Tuesdays (6th grade girls), Wednesdays (6th grade boys), Thursdays (7th grade girls), Fridays (7th grade boys), Mondays (8th grade boys and girls). This week, the 8th graders will play on Tuesday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 19.
After School Tennis: Registration is scheduled to begin the week of January 25. Tennis begins in early March and has filled up fast during the past few years. The program is limited to 60 players.
After School Track: Registration will begin in late February. The program will begin in early April and finish at the end of May. The program is limited to 75 participants.
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Parent Education
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M-A Parent Education Series: "The Well-Balanced Student," with Denise Pope, PhD, Stanford University, Challenge Success, Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Please join us for an outstanding presentation by Dr. Denise Pope, nationally and internationally recognized educator, award-winning lecturer at Stanford University, and co-founder of Challenge Success, Stanford Graduate School of Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the well-being, engagement, and integrity of our students.
Today's high-pressure, fast-paced culture can interfere with healthy child development. When we are too focused on test scores, performance, and grades, we may deny kids the time and energy they need to effectively tackle the demanding work of growing up. This workshop examines the tensions that can occur between students, parents, and educators over issues such as homework, grades, and the culture of competition. We'll offer parents research-based strategies to create healthier home and school environments. Click here to register.
M-A Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the Menlo-Atherton PTA and other organizations. For more information, contact Charlene Margot at 650.868.0590. Spanish interpretation will be available.
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MPAEF News
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MPAEF Donor Roll Is Online Now - Please Check Your Family's Attribution by January 28: The MPAEF Donor Roll recognizes families who generously donated to the 2014-2015 Annual Parent Campaign. The Donor Roll strives to thank every donor and family with the attribution that they prefer. Please take a look at the Donor Roll to be sure you and/or your family are named correctly. The deadline to send your corrections to the MPAEF is January 28, at which time the Donor Roll will be prepared for inclusion in the printed Auction Catalog.
Click here to see the Donor Roll. Click here to send your corrections to the MPAEF office.
Save the Date for the 2015 MPAEF Spring Event & Auction: A Night in Old Hollywood:
Please join us for a night of fun and glamour on Saturday, April 11, with dinner bites, dancing, and casino. The time to donate to the auction is now! We'd love fun adventures, unique getaways, and themed parties for kids and adults alike. Tickets to sporting events or fine wines are also fabulous. Knit like a pro or love to bake? Consider offering lessons! No donation is too small or too creative, and you can donate individually or as part of group. Look at the following categories, pick one, and commit today!
- Destinations, Adventures & Getaways
- Parties, Events, and Experiences for Adults
- K.I.T. - Kids In Training
- Parties, Events & Experiences for Kids
- Sporting Events & Memorabilia
- Exceptional Wines & Wine Experiences
Shop for the MPAEF: Help our schools earn money as you plan your February and Spring breaks. Stay on top of your new year's resolution with new fitness gear or treat yourself at your favorite merchant. Just go to Shop.MPAEF.org, book your travel or shop at your favorite merchant. Earn money for our schools when you shop. Shop now!
Thank You to Our New and Returning Business Partners: Please support these
businesses who support our schools!
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Community News
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Mid-Peninsula Water Polo Club: The Mid-Peninsula Water Polo Club is looking for good athletes, both girls and boys, who are interested in learning more about the sport. Players should be 6th, 7th or 8th graders, strong swimmers and/or field/court players looking for another sport. Must be able to swim 200 yards minimum and be comfortable in the water. Classes are held at the Menlo-Atherton High School pool on Sundays starting January 25 from 10:30-12:00. Costs are $25 drop-in fee per class, or $150 for the 8 classes to cover fees for the pool and coaches. Classes are taught by M-A coaches and Varsity players. To sign up, contact Chris Maxwell at 650.302.3459. Scholarships available.
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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. Submissions are eligible to run for two weeks.
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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