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Speaker Series
Immunization Records Required
Dance Volunteers
Volunteer at M-A
Science Fair
Spelling Bee
Spring Auction
Realtor Partners
Earn and Travel
Newsletter Details
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Quick Links
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This Week
Friday, February 6
- 7/8 Grade Valentine's Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Looking Ahead
Monday, February 9
- MPCSD Board Meeting, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., TERC Building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton
February 16 - February 20
- No School - February Break
Friday, February 27
- Deadline to submit Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Tdap Vaccination Records
Monday, March 2
Tuesday, March 3
- Hillview Choral Concert, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Friday, March 6
- Hillview Dance Show, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
Saturday, March 6
- Hillview Dance Show, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Hillview School & Menlo Park District News
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Hillview News
ACTION REQUIRED!
Parents of Current 6th Graders - Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Tdap Vaccination:
All incoming 7th graders in the 2015-16 school year are required by law to provide proof of a whooping cough booster, or Tdap shot (Td does not meet the requirement). Students will not be admitted to school if proof is not received before the first day of school.
To avoid exclusion on the first day of school in August, parents are being asked to provide proof of Tdap now. Please bring an updated copy of your child's immunization record showing proof of Tdap to the school office by Friday, February 27, 2015. Do not mark or highlight the copy. If there is a verified medical condition against vaccination, you are required to provide the school with a doctor's written statement which must include the specific nature and probable duration of the medical condition. If there is a personal belief for not vaccinating, you are required to obtain a personal belief exemption from your child's physician (form CDPH 8262).
Acceptable proof of immunization includes:
· Print-out or copy of immunization record from your child's clinic or physician's office;
· A copy of the yellow immunization record;
· A certification of Tdap booster letter from your child's clinic or physician's office.
All these documents must have your child's name, date of birth, date Tdap was administered, and a stamp or physician's signature from the clinic.
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PTO News
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Hillview Speaker Series: "Creating Moments of Impact: Promoting Discovery & Innovation with our Kids" with Lisa Kay Solomon, Author/Advisor, Monday, February 9, 6:30 - 8:30, Hillview PAC.
What do Mythbusters and Monsters Inc. have to do with helping kids become better leaders? A lot, it turns out! While parents often see mass media as distracting at best and destructive at worst, it's possible to use even television and the movies as "teachable moments" to promote a mindset of creativity, inquiry, and discovery in our children. Kids don't stop learning when they leave the classroom, and with a few simple techniques, parents can turn downtime into kid-friendly life lessons on collaboration, leadership, and inspiration. Join author, parent, and neighbor Lisa Kay Solomon as she leads a thought-provoking conversation about building creative and fun learning experiences in our everyday lives and homes. Drawing on the concepts outlined in her bestselling book,Moments of Impact, and leveraging her experience teaching the Innovation Studio class at the Design MBA program at the California College of the Arts, Lisa will share her insights and give parents strategies for helping their children tap into their creative and leadership abilities. Click here for this year's line up of speakers. 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. For more information, contact Jennifer Allen.
7th and 8th Grade Valentine's Dance Chaperones Needed: A few more parent chaperones are invited to join the fun on Friday, February 6 from 6:15 - 8:45 p.m. 6th Grade parents are encouraged as well! This is the last dance for the 8th grade class! Please contact
Interested in volunteering at Menlo Atherton High School? If you have an incoming Freshman or a student already at MAHS, join in the fun! There are many opportunities as parents to be involved in our wonderful high school and many different levels of time committment. We would love to hear from you! Please contact one of us to discuss options: Paula, Valerie, Kim, Margaret, or Frances. Go Bears!
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Programs & Activities
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Hillview Activities
Science Fair: Hillview held its Science Fair on Thursday, January 22. A large number of students presented a wide range of creative projects. Congratulations to the following finalists, who will participate in the San Mateo County STEM Fair at the Hiller Aviation Museum:
Jacampo Omodei - Inclined Plane
Cameron Merrells - Using Hydropower to Lift a Load
Annika Stinnes & Zoe Schinko - Paper Boat Experiment
Sara Chiang & Carly Retterer - The McCollough Effect
Nolan Birkeland & Zachary de Haaff - Does Fin Shape Affect the Flight of a Rocket?
Anna Quinlan - Bacteria Everywhere
Abby Tudor - Thump, Thump, Thump, Thump
Aya Sugiura & Ayda Arincali - Colossal Colonies & Disgusting Discoveries
The Open House will take place March 4, from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. at the Museum.
Hillview Spelling Bee : Hillview held its annual school-wide spelling bee the week of January 12. The finals began on January 21 with 37 students representing each Academy. The competition continued a second day with eight students remaining. After spelling over fifty words, 7th grader Lauren Hall earned first place, and 7th grader Jacob Richter was the runner up. Lauren has the opportunity to compete in the Bay Area semifinals on Saturday, February 21 at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Congratulations!
Intramural Sports: Basketball will continue until the February break. Games will be half court.
Tournament Team Basketball: All tournament teams have concluded their season. The boys finished strong in the annual St Simon's Invitational. They won an exciting double overtime game in the consolation final. The girls finished their season with one of their strongest victories in an exhibition game against Redeemer Lutheran of Redwood City. Anthony Marini and Natalie Jarrett were both all tournament selections.
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).
After School Tennis: After School Tennis registration filled up in less than 24 hours. We apologize to those of you who ended up on the wait list, and will do what we can to add more players. Students are still welcome to add their names to the current wait list. Tryouts will begin the week of March 2 for Varsity A and Varsity B teams. Regular practice will begin the week of March 9. League matches will begin in late March. The season will end in mid-May.
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, which will include Encinal and Oak Knoll 4th/5th graders. We filled up fast last year, so watch for further announcements if your child is interested.
Questions regarding any of these programs should be directed to Harry Bell, Athletic Director, or call 650.483.4049.
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Parent Education
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Menlo-Atherton High School 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., MAHS Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Please join us for an outstanding presentation by Dr. Denise Pope, 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.
MAHS Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the MAHS 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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Sports Fan, Wine Spectator or Adventurer: Donate to the Auction Today:
Destinations, Adventures and Getaways: Give district families or couples the opportunity to take a break by spending time in a place you find special. A condo by the beach, a cabin in the woods, a salt box by the ocean -- all places welcome! Your generosity will benefit not only all our kids but also a family needing a getaway. Work personally with the winning bidder on a mutual time or set your own dates. An escape item is an easy way to make a significant donation to the district, while sharing the joys of your special place.
Sporting Events and Memorabilia: Donate your box seats, courtside seats, a day on a local course or a trip to Augusta; all to raise money for our students and our schools! Accepting Giants, Sharks, 49ers, Stanford or other local team tickets, plus tickets to PGA tournaments or Grand Slam tennis events! Link a district family into a round of golf at one of the prestigious courses or clubs in the Bay Area! Donate unique memorabilia as a great way to share the passion of sports and raise money for stronger schools!
Exceptional Wines and Wine Experiences: Open up the riches of our region by offering up a unique bottle of wine or a wine experience. Host a wine or champagne tasting, create a personal trip to a vineyard for a couple or a group or fill their wine bar with elite vintages. Exclusive wine clubs offer award winning wines and champagnes, so donate a case or two from your membership. Bring enjoyment, cultural adventure and appreciation to district families and raise money for our schools!
Questions about what or how to donate? Contact Flavia Herrod. Already organized and want to donate now? Use our online donation form. To get your creative juices flowing, view last year's auction catalog. Please make your donation by February 13.
Thank You to These New and Returning Realtor Partners: Please support those businesses and realtors who support our schools!
Earn Money for Our Schools When You Travel: Plan your upcoming travels with great partners like Priceline, Expedia, Avis, Marriott and many more. Just go to Shop.MPAEF.org, click on your favorite travel merchant, book your travel and earn money for our schools. Start now.
Thank You to All the District Families Who Participated in Dine Out: Our January 27 Dine Out event brought many District families to Amici's, Celia's, Mardini's, Menlo Grill and Jeffrey's to enjoy a meal together and support our schools! Thank you to everyone who participated by dining out for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Stay tuned to find out how much money was raised.
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Community News
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Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) at Stanford: You are invited to participate in a research study exploring brain function during social interaction involving brain imaging with fNIRS and fMIR. These scans are safe, non-invasive and do not use X-rays or radiation. 8-12 year old mother-son and mother-daughter pairs are needed to participate in this study. Dates and times can be scheduled depending on participant availability. For your participation, we offer a payment of $50, access to ongoing updates about the study, and upon request, information from behavioral assessment results. Contact Sharon Bade Shrestha for more information.
United States Youth Volleyball League: Our goal is to provide every child between the ages of 7 and 15 a chance to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, supervised environment. One of the main tenets of the program is to encourage children to do their best with their abilities. With an emphasis on positive reinforcement, the program seeks to build confidence and self-esteem in each child. The season runs from April 14 - June 6, 2015, with practices on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto. Click here to register.
2015 Menlo Park Summer Camp Fair and Job Opportunities: The Menlo Park Community Services Department will be hosting the second annual Summer Camp Fair at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center on Friday, March 6 to promote city-run and city-sponsored summer camps. The family-fun event will allow parents to preview various summer camp options and for kids to meet our staff. Free pizza, games, and crafts will be available to the community. A raffle will be held at the end of the event to give away summer-themed prizes and even a free week of camp! The event will also serve as an opportunity for teens and young adults to submit applications for summer positions and meet potential employers. Please contact (650) 330-2200 for more information.
NEW at the OFJCC campus - The School for the Performing Arts will offer drama and choir classes for grades K-12 between the hours of 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays or both day class options available. Drama classes begin on February 3. Choir classes begin on February 10. Registration is now open for all students through the month of February!
Menlo Park Library Teen Night: Teens (12-18) are invited to join us for a Potluck & Recipe Exchange on Friday February 6 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Menlo Park Public Library. Show off your culinary skills by bringing a dish to share with others. Please bring index cards with your recipe so others can reproduce your dish. Please see our Teen Library webpage for registration.
Teen Winter Book Club: Menlo Park Library's Book Club program for ages 12-18 will meet on Saturday, January 24, and February 28 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. To register for the book club, please send an e-mail to Sydnee Mardell.
Persuasive Writing and Reading: In this brand new course, students will learn how to sway an audience through implementing textual citations, revising to strengthen arguments, and communicating their main idea clearly. Course emphasizes organization, focus, evidence, word choice, style, and grammar. Detailed feedback from professionals! Course will be held Saturdays, January 24 - March 14. 9-11 year olds meet from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Register here.
Math Olympiad: Featuring challenging word problems from previous Math Olympiad tests, our ongoing Math Olympiad Series is designed to help students strengthen math intuition and master creative problem solving strategies. Students become proficient in problem solving techniques, discover the fun of math, and increase Math Olympiad scores. Classes will be held
Fridays, January 23 - March 13. 9-11 year olds will meet from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Register here.
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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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