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HV Parent Survey
Authors at HV
8th Grade Parents
5th Grade Parents
SamTrans Survey
Motorized Scooters
PTO News
Call for Volunteers
Sponsorship Ops
Music
Sports
Auction Preview
Raffle Tickets
Endowment Info
Realtor Partners
Community News
M-A BearWear
Teen Events
TAG Meeting
Newsletter Details
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This Week
Sunday, March 29
- Hillview Orchestra, Concert Band, Chorus, and Jazz Band performances at Disneyland's Thunder Mountain Stage, 1:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 30
- No School, Staff Development
Tuesday, March 31
- Sequoia District HS Registration Form due to Ms. Watts
Friday, April 3
- MPAEF Auction begins online
- 8th Grade Permission Slips for Great America Due
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Looking Ahead
Tuesday, April 7
- 5th Grade Parent Night, 6:30 - 8:30, Hillview PAC
Thursday, April 9
- Menlo Atherton High School Open House, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., M-A High School PAC
Saturday, April 11
- MPAEF Spring Event and Auction, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club
Monday, April 13 - Friday, April 17
Monday, April 13
- Late Start, 10:00 a.m., *please check your individual MiniCourse schedule as some classes may have an earlier start time
Tuesday, April 14
- MPCSD Board Meeting, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., District Office, TERC Building
Wednesday, April 15 - Thursday, April 16
- Late Dismissal, 3:05 p.m.
Friday, April 17
- Early Dismissal, 12:00 p.m.
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Hillview School & Menlo Park District News
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Hillview News
Important Annual Hillview Parent Survey: Please complete by April 5th
Parents - we would love to hear your feedback on how things are going so far this year at Hillview! Please take this opportunity to share your valuable viewpoint, provide constructive suggestions for areas of growth, and/or highlight strengths. Click here to complete the survey any time before April 5th.
All survey responses are anonymous. These responses will be reviewed by the Hillview Site Council, including Principal Burmeister and Associate Principal Haug, to aid in making Hillview the best possible school it can be for our children. A report highlighting key strengths and areas for growth will be made available on the Hillview website in May.
Great authors are coming to Hillview! On Thursday, April 9, Elizabeth Wein will be speaking to students during Open Session about her new book, Black Dove, White Raven. All 8th graders with Quest are invited to attend along with some Quest classes from other grades. Any interested student may ask their OS teacher for permission to attend - get a "golden ticket" at the library! Order forms for signed and/or dedicated books and more information is available on the library website.
The ever-popular Wendy Mass will be skyping with our Author, Author minicourse. She's offering to sign any of her books for students - download the order form and get a head start on summer reading!
Important dates for 8th Grade Parents: Last week a letter was sent to all 8th grade families outlining expectations for students as well as important information about the events leading up to and through Graduation night. A copy of the letter can be found on the Hillview PTO website.
Students should also have received their Sequoia District high school registration form. It requires a parent signature and an elective choice. If you disagree with any of the class recommendations, the time to address this is during the Online Information Update during the first two weeks of May. Please return these forms to Ms. Watts as soon as possible, but no later than Tuesday, March 31. Important: If your student will not be attending a Sequoia district school, you will need to attach an acceptance email or letter from an alternate school to the district registration form and turn that in by the due date. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Watts.
Please take special note of the change in attire for Grad Night and the use of ble graduation gowns for all 8th graders during the promotion ceremony. You may either buy your own to keep, pass down or donate to the school after you have graduated; or Hillview will provide a gown for you. (Gowns provided by Hillview may have been previously worn and/or not a perfect fit, but will be plenty nice for the occasion.) The website to order these gowns will be open from Monday, March 30 - May 1. To place your order, go to www.hillviewasb.com or have your child stop by the student store on or after March 30.
Upcoming 8th Grade deadlines:
- Tuesday, March 31 - High school registration forms due to Ms. Watts
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Friday, April 3 - Great America permission slips due to your students' English teacher
Eighth Grade Graduation Party: The graduation party is an annual celebration funded by 8th grade families. The ceremony, reception and party are free for all students, but every donation helps to send off our 8th graders in grand fashion. Recently, letters went out to 8th grade families that did not donate during online registration last summer - please accept our apologies if you received one in error. We are asking for a minimum donation of $50 from parents to support the graduation party. Any contribution above $50 will provide scholarship funding for those with financial constraints. A gift of any size is appreciated, though you need not contribute for your student to attend. Please donate by March 28th online. Questions? Want to help? Please contact Kasia Lewis or Carol Kelly.
M-A Open House for 8th Grade Families: Interested in learning more about M-A? Come to the Open House on Thursday, April 9, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., starting in the M-A PAC. This is a great opportunity for families to meet 9th grade and elective teachers, gather information from a 9th grade Resource Fair, and learn about M-A's many programs. Information will be available about registration and address validation. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
Hillview Middle School 5th Grade Parent Night: All parents and guardians of 5th grade students are invited to attend on Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Hillview PAC. Meet teachers, learn about middle school transition, attend our Elective Fair and hear about all the great advantages of Hillview's program. See our flyer for more information. Student attendance is optional.
SamTrans Rider Survey: SamTrans is interested in rider feedback. If you or your student rides SamTrans and you would like to give feedback regarding service, routes, efficiency, timeliness, and other general SamTrans transportation issues, please use this link to share your thoughts with SamTrans. The survey will be open until April 12 and should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
Motorized Scooters: The Menlo Park Police Department has prepared a flyer regarding motorized scooter use. Motorized scooters are not legal unless the rider is 16 years old. Because of this age limit, we can not have motorized scooters on our campus. Please make sure your student has a safe and legal method of transportation to and from school.
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PTO News
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Call for Volunteers: The Hillview PTO sponsors community building and staff appreciation events throughout the school year, and we are looking for a small army of enthusiastic volunteers to keep it all going next year! There are openings on the Back to School Luau, Camp Hillview, Staff Appreciation, Campus Activities, Student Enrichment, and Parent Education teams, any one of which would be a great way to get involved and feel more closely connected with your child's Hillview experience. If you're interested, please contact Michelle Box or Kate Kennedy, 2015-2016 Hillview PTO Co-Presidents.
Business Sponsorship Opportunity - Deadline April 1, 2015
The Are You In? - Run for Education held Sunday, May 31, is a perfect way to get your name and product out in front of 40,000 Menlo Park and Atherton residents! Customizable sponsorship opportunities are still available but our deadline is fast approaching. We need to hear from you by Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Sponsorship benefits include your corporate logo on our banners over Santa Cruz and Marsh roads, a booth at our Wellness Fair with in-person access to 3,000 attendees, branding on t-shirts, on our website, in registration emails, direct-marketing materials and much, much more!
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors whose support benefits our children's education:
Nelson Roberts, DeLeon Realty, Greenheart Land Company, Magnussen Toyota and Lexus, Mary Gilles Real Estate, 24 Lost Soles, Bulldog Sports, Gold Arrow Camp, Pacific Peninsula Custom Group, Principia, Dr. Scott Kaloust, DDS, MS, Stanford University Real Estate, Studio Rincon, Vivre, Z-Ultimate Karate, Fleet Feet and AMR Ambulance Services.
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Programs & Activities
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Hillview Music
Disney 2015: The music department is in Disneyland! Eighty nine musicians are participating in the MagicMusic Days program. This includes performing on the Thunder Mountain stage in Disneyland, and taking part in behind the scenes workshops involving studio recording sessions. The groups performing are the Jazz Band, Chorus, String Orchestra and Concert Band. The Concert Band takes the stage today Sunday, March 29, at 1:35 p.m., followed by the String Orchestra at 2:45 p.m., the Jazz Band at at 3:55 p.m., and the Chorus at 5:05 p.m. Did you Know?: M-A's Concert Band will also be down at Disneyland this weekend! With luck, we will meet up and share stories. Also, Good Luck to the M-A Orchestra with their debut performance at NYC's Carnegie Hall! Music truly does take you places!
Intramural Sports: Intramurals will resume with soccer and hockey.
Burgess League and MPMSL (8th Grade) Basketball: With the end of the season, we ask players to return their uniforms immediately. Uniforms should be laundered, and returned in a bag with the player's and coach's names written on it. They can be turned into the office individually unless the coach has other plans for team collection. We thank you for your cooperation.
After School Tennis: Varsity A and Varsity B teams continue to practice this week and play matches. Both teams played extremely well last week against strong opponents (Menlo and Sacred Heart).
After School Track: Track Registration is full. Students may still be added to the waiting list.
After School Fencing: After School Fencing will conclude this Friday.
New Spring Sports:
- MatClub began last week and continues for 5 more weeks on Monday and Wednesday afternoons
- Spring Volleyball also began last week and continues on Tuesday alnd Thursday afternoons. Both programs have a few spots open for interested participants
For basketball fans: May Madness, led by Coach Eaton and Coach Bell, will once again be offered on Friday afternoons in May. The program can accept 30 students, and is currently about half full. Please register online.
Questions regarding intramural and after school sports should be directed to Harry Bell, Athletic Director, or call 650.483.4049.
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Parent Education
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Woodside Parent Education Series: In case you missed it at Hillview, here's another opportunity to see The Mask You Live In, a documentary film from The Representation Project. The film will be introduced by Steve Smith, PhD. Come join us on Thursday, April 2, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Woodside High School's Performing Arts Center. As you have heard, this is a new documentary film that premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and offers a powerful exploration of American masculinity. Watch a trailer of the film.
Tickets are free, but advance registration is requested. Parents, high school students, faculty/staff and community members welcome! Woodside Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the WHS PTSA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District.
Sequoia Parent Education Series: "Parenting the Always-on Generation" with Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet and Erica Pelavin, My Digital TAT2, Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
at Sequoia High School.
Our kids are "digital natives" -- they have grown up in a world of online access and ever-changing media devices. Do you wonder how to teach your teen responsibility and ethics online, how to ensure they are aware of their actions, and how best to parent them in a digital age? This event is recommended for anyone interested in an overview of the digital landscape and learning about thoughtful ways to navigate media with your students. You will come away with strategies that support both you and your teen. Parents, students, faculty/staff and community members welcome! Sequoia Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the Sequoia High School Education Foundation, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District. Please register here.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided. For more information, contact Charlene Margot, Founding Director, The Parent Education Series at 650-868-0590. For Spanish, contact Mayela Ramirez, Parent Center Coordinator, 650-369-1411 x 63105.
CANCELLED Hillview Speaker Series: Tiffany Shlain, Filmmaker/Author The Science of Character: Building On Our Strengths For a Happier Life. The final speaker in this year's Hillview Speaker Series is unfortunately unable to be here for the event on April 27. The Hillview PTO thanks all attendees who joined us throughout the series and looks forward to providing another beneficial speaker series during the 2015-16 school year.
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MPAEF News
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This Week: Auction catalogs and raffle ticket information went home this week. The online auction Launches Friday at 5:00 p.m. Please look for yours in your youngest child's backpack, and start browsing through the amazing items on offer this year in the Online Auction (4/3-4/11) and at the April 11th Spring Event and Auction.
Online Auction Starts at 5pm on Friday, April 3rd: The online auction includes all adult and kid events and parties, Kids In Training items, summer camps and other items for kids, and all the experiences organized by our very own district teachers. New this year, all getaways and adventures will also be offered online, as well as a selection of local goods and services. Register and start the bidding in support of our schools this Friday at 5:00 p.m. by going online or by using your smart phone.
Tickets for Spring Event and Auction on Sale: Tickets for the "A Night in Old Hollywood" Spring Event and Auction to be held Saturday, April 11th at Sharon Heights Golf Club from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., are available online and by smart phone. Buy your tickets now for $130 (MPCSD teachers & staff $75) before early bird pricing ends, and don't forget to book your babysitter.
Raffle Tickets For Sale: Whether or not you can attend the Spring Event and Auction, you can support our MPCSD schools by purchasing Raffle Tickets for six incredible prizes. Buy one ticket for $10 or 12 tickets for $100 or 20 tickets for $150. Raffle drawing will be on April 11th at the Spring Event and Auction. Winners need not be present to win. Click here for more information.
- Buy your raffle tickets right in carpool at Laurel, Encinal and Oak Knoll this week
- Buy tickets in person at the April 11th Auction event
- Out of town? Email the Raffle Tickets Team to buy tickets
Watch this space next week for details about this year's Fund-a-Need and, new for this year, a Premium Raffle at the event. We appreciate your continued support of this amazing school district, and look forward to seeing you for a fun night out on April 11th.
Please Consider the MPAEF Endowment In Your Estate Plans: If you are doing estate planning, please consider a bequest to the MPAEF Endowment as part of your legacy. The MPAEF Endowment for Excellence in Teaching is an enduring fund intended to ensure support for MPCSD schools for generations to come. Click here to learn more about the MPAEF Endowment or MPAEF Planned Giving. Thank you for your consideration. Thank You to These New and Returning Realtor Partners:
Tom LeMieux, Pacific Union
Keri Nicholas, Alain Pinel Realtors
Omar Kinaan, RE/MAX Distinctive Properties
Veronica Kogler, Coldwell Banker
Steve Bulifant, Coldwell Banker
Stephanie Savides, Savides Real Estate
Annette Smith, Dreyfus Sotheby's
Sue Crawford, Coldwell Banker
Colleen Foraker, Dreyfus Sotheby's
Lyn Jason Cobb, Coldwell Banker
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Community News
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Menlo-Atherton BearWear: Attention incoming M-A Freshmen! Ready to show your school spirit? BearWear is available for purchase online at www.m-aboosters.org. Free delivery (courtesy of the M-A Athletic Boosters Committee)! GO BEARS!
Teen Blackout Poetry Contest: Throughout April's National Poetry Month, the Menlo Park Library will be hosting a Blackout Poetry Contest! Participants create poetry by leaving select words visible and blacking out the rest. Pick up a newspaper or stop by the Teen Section for used book pages. Entries should be one page and must be submitted with your name, age, contact information, and name of school. Submit at the library or email Sydnee.Teen Game Night: Bring your friends and join us for a night of fun at the library on Friday, April 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Teens (12-18 years old) will have access to the library's computers and can challenge fellow teens to popular board games. Snacks and some games will be provided. Feel free to bring your own games and or gaming consoles! Please see our Teen Library webpage for registration.TAG Meeting: The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of teenagers who provide events, contests, and resources for teens at the Menlo Park Library. Our mission is to provide an environment in which teens can express their ideas about how to improve the library. Visit our website for more information on how to join.
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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 up to 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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