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In This Issue
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8th Grade Grad Party
Character Education Volunteers Needed
#GivingTuesday
Sip, Stroll, and Support Our Schools
Shop Online for Our Schools
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Quick Links
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Questions? Email:
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Tuesday, December 1
- Hillview Chorus at Filoli Holiday Traditions Fair, 1:00 - 1:40 p.m., 86 Canada Road, Woodside
- #GivingTuesday, Support MPAEF
Wednesday, December 3
- Summit Prep and Everest High School Information Session, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Saturday, December 5
- Sip, Stroll, and Support Our Schools, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
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Looking Ahead
Sunday, December 6
- Hillview Jazz Band at Facebook Farmer's Market, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park
Tuesday, December 8
- Hillview Chorus at Rotary Luncheon, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m., Menlo Circus Club
- MPCSD Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office, TERC Building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton
Friday, December 11
- 7th/8th Grade Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
Monday, December 14
- 7th/8th Grade Orchestra at San Francisco City Hall, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., San Francisco
Tuesday, December 15
- Hillview Winter Music Concert: All Ensembles, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Hillview School News
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8th Grade Graduation Party
You are likely aware that the annual 8th Grade Graduation Party is a wonderful celebration for our 8th graders. But you may not be aware that the celebration is funded solely by donations. If you are a parent of a 8th grader and have already made your donation, we greatly appreciate it! We hope to have the support of every 8th grade family that is able to contribute. If you are able to donate and have not yet done so, please click here to make a donation. As the graduation party is open to all 8th Graders regardless of donation, please consider sponsoring an additional child (or two); you can adjust your donation amount using the pull down menu. If you have any questions please feel free to email joelrut@pacbell.net or swaldron@yahoo.com.
Parents Needed for Character Education ClassesOne of the high impact programs at Hillview is Character Education for 7th and 8th graders on topics like Stress Management, Empathy and Communication, and Bullying Prevention. These classes are moderated by parent volunteers and provide a meaningful volunteer opportunity to educate our kids and demonstrate excellent adult role models. We need 45 parent volunteers starting December 9 to make this program a success, so please consider signing up. It's very easy to be a moderator and you will be given a script and instruction in advance. For more information, please visit the sign up sheet.
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Programs & Activities
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Congratulations to our first trimester spirit competition winners: Olympus, Cloud 9, and Explorers!
Their hard work has earned them the first trimester prize. ASB will set up a path where students can get some special treats and enter their name in a drawing for a chance to win one of the brand new and patiently awaited Hillview Sweatshirts, free student store snack items for 6th graders, or a free dance ticket for 7/8th graders. With trimester two starting, and spirit scores reset to zero, the battle for the trimester prize begins again!
Countdown Bash Dance for 7th and 8th GradersThe next dance with be held on Friday, December 11. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the dance will end promptly at 8:30 p.m. When dropping your child off, please avoid parking in thecarpool lane. If a student is dropped off after 7:00 p.m., a parent or guardian must walk the student to the door. If a student needs to be picked up early, a parent or guardian must check in with a chaperone before the student leaves. Please remind your child that theDress for Success Norms will apply. Students may buy discounted tickets in advance for $5 with ASB card during lunch in the student center from December 7-11. All ticket prices at the door will be $7. Concessions will be sold during the dance and everything will be $1. Please contact Mr. Darmanin if you have any questions.
Winter Holiday Toy Drive
ASB is hosting a Holiday Toy Shop to benefit the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital. There will be toys, games, and DVDs for all ages based on Lucille Packard Children's Hospital wish list. The shop will open at lunch in the PAC lobby on Thursday, December 3, Friday, December 4, Tuesday, December 8, Thursday, December 10, and Friday, December 11. Students can come to the PAC Lobby to choose the toy(s) that they would like to donate to the hospital. Toys will be on sale for $5 or $10 and run as an academy spirit competition. There will also be a donation jar where we will accept any amount, even spare change! Students may donate brand new toys that are still packaged and we will add spirit points to the academy based on its value. Sorry, we cannot accept any used toys for health reasons.
Hillview Library
6th Grade Research
6th graders are wrapping up their first research project on World Changers. Students are learning about famous people that lived over 2,000 years ago and how they still impact our culture today.
Teen Book Club 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend the Grade Book Club on Wednesday, December 9, to discuss Raven Boys by Maggie Steifvater.
Teen SectionThe teen section is now open to 7th graders and 8th graders with permission slips! Students can come on by the library to pick up a permission slip. Hillview Music Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 15, and plan to attend the Hillview Winter Concert! All instrumental ensembles and the chorus will perform starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillview PAC. Our groups are especially strong this year!
Hillview Sports
Intramural Sports
New intramural sports begin this week and are currently scheduled to be full court or half court basketball games. All students are welcome to participate, but there will be a limit of 32 players at any one time. Spectators are welcome, as always, to sit in the bleachers or on the stage.
Girls Volleyball
We remind all who played volleyball this season to please return your jerseys to the front office as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
After School Basketball Season Begins
Basketball practice for all teams officially starts this week. Games will begin this Friday for 7th grade boys. Next week, games will start for 6th grade girls, 6th grade boys, and 7th grade girls will start their games. Uniforms will be handed out to coaches this week.
Hillview Dance and Cheerleading Spirit Squad
The Dance and Cheerleading Spirit Squad is looking for enthusiastic students to join the Cheerleading Spirit Squad. This is a chance to cheer for Hillview and to learn dance and cheer techniques, stunts, sideline cheers, pom pom routines, while refining performance skills. Practices will take place on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Fitness Room from December 1 to March 8. There will be no practices during Winter and February breaks. Performance and game information to follow, but most games will take place on Tuesdays. Students should plan to attend one practice per week and perform at various school events and basketball games. Hillview's Dance Show takes place on March 4 and 5. The registration fee is $120; no refunds will be given after December 1. At least four more sign-ups are needed in order to offer this program. Please contact Katie DeAnda with questions. Questions regarding these sports programs should be directed to Harry Bell at (650) 483-4049.
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MPAEF News
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#GivingTuesday on December 1 -- $10 Gift to Support the MPAEF Endowment!
On the first Tuesday of December, global charities, families and businesses come together to support #GivingTuesday: a global day dedicated to giving back and encouraging charitable contributions after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Please join these efforts by making a $10 gift to the MPAEF endowment - a permanent fund intended to support excellent MPCSD teaching in perpetuity. The Endowment grows through donations and investment gains, and the income it generates funds professional development, partnerships, and programs to foster 21st century teaching in our schools. Our goal is to raise $5,000 on next week's #GivingTuesday which will unlock an additional $5,000 of Endowment support from two generous families. So each $1 you donate during the 24-hour campaign will be matched $1 for $1 up to $5,000.
Planned gifts and contributions of all sizes are welcome to help grow the Endowment. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the MPAEF Endowment for Excellence in Teaching today. To make a donation, click here. Sip, Stroll, and Support our Schools on December 5
Join us for the 1st annual Menlo Park "Taste of the Mountains" on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park! "Taste of the Mountains" showcases wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains in your favorite Downtown Menlo Park businesses. Participating wineries include: Thomas Fogarty Winery, Woodside Vineyards, Mindego Ridge Vineyards, Portola Vineyards, House Family Vineyards, Kings Mountain Vineyards, Bargetto Winery, Big Basin Vineyards, Burrell School Vineyards, Byington Vineyard and Winery, The Mountain Winery and Russian Ridge Winery. Space is very limited...get your tickets today! Tickets are $45 per person (21 and over) and can be purchased here. Sponsored by Greenheart Land Company, 100% of proceeds will benefit the MPAEF. Shop Online and Earn Money for Our Schools!
Avoid the crowds and finish your holiday shopping online while earning money for our schools at such great merchants as Amazon, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Gap, GameStop, Lego, Best Buy, Petsmart, Expedia, Saks Fifth Avenue, ProFlowers and many more. Visit www.shop.mpaef.org, click on the link to your favorite merchant, pay for items as you normally would, and earn up to 10% of your purchase total for our schools. It's that easy! Please note that MPAEF does not collect any personally identifiable information through this site.
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Summit Public Schools News
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Summit Prep and Everest Information Session
Considering your high school options in the area? It is never too early to start exploring! Summit Public Schools is a public charter school network with two high schools in Redwood City - Summit Prep and Everest. Both schools will be holding an information session for the Hillview community on Thursday, December 3, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Hillview PAC. Leaders from both schools along with faculty, current students, and parents will provide in-depth information about the schools and their experiences. Summit Prep and Everest are unique in that they offer:
- world-class teaching faculty from the nation's top, innovative teaching programs;
- small, safe, and diverse school communities where every student meets weekly with a faculty mentor;
- mentor groups for all four years of high school;
- college-prep curriculum (including six AP classes taken by all students) and 99% of graduates are accepted into at least one four-year college,
- personalized learning experience, in which students learn content individually at a structured pace, and apply that knowledge collaboratively in the classroom; and
- real-world learning projects through "Expeditions," in which students develop life skills and habits they need to be successful in college and beyond.
For questions regarding Everest please contact Director Chris Lewine; for questions regarding Summit, please contact Assistant Director Wren Larson Maletsky.
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Community News
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Barb Snow's Retirement Celebration: Barb Snow, beloved Oak Knoll Office Manager, is retiring after 42 years of working in the District! Mark your calendars and join her on Monday, December 14, from 2:55 - 4:00 p.m., on the upper playground (no rain) or in the gym (rain) to say farewell. Parents and kids will have the opportunity to sign a memory book, have a piece of cake and give Barb a hug! Please click here to RSVP so we have an idea of numbers but please feel free to come along either way.
Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 5, 7:30 - 11:30 a.m., Arrillaga Recreation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. The City of Menlo Park's Community Services Department will host its annual, "Breakfast with Santa." Activities include a pancake breakfast; letter writing to Santa; holiday crafts; balloon twisting; visiting and picture taking with Santa -- a fun time with friends and family. Cost: $7.00 for adults (13 and older); $5.00 for children (12 and under). Donate an unwrapped toy to the Fire Fighter Toy Drive and get $1.00 off the ticket price. Reservations are required and are available here.
Children's Holiday Tea: Sunday, December 6, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Holbrook-Palmer Park. Join the Friends of Holbrook-Palmer Park for their annual Children's Holiday Tea. This festive family event is a wonderful way to start the holiday season. The magical event includes a special visit with Santa, a holiday puppet show, light bites and tasty treats, holiday crafts, and a fabulous raffle. All proceeds benefit Holbrook-Palmer Park. Click here to purchase seats. Menlo Park Holiday Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Fremont Park. The City of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce invite you to the annual Menlo Park Holiday Tree lighting! The festivities will include holiday treats, a family movie, and a spectacular tree lighting. And if you have been good boys and girls this year, Santa just might make a special appearance!
Menlowe Ballet Performs "It's a Wonderful Nutcracker": December 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at the M-A PAC. Menlowe Ballet performs its inaugural full-length story ballet. Conceived by Artistic Director Michael Lowe, Menlowe Ballet performs its inaugural, full-length story ballet, "It's a Wonderful Nutcracker" set to Tchaikovsky's original score and updated with inspiration from the 1940s Frank Capra film, "It's a Wonderful Life". Tickets are available here.
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" Presented by Dancers Repertory Theatre: A delightful dance/theatre event guaranteed to delight all ages with dancing mice, prancing reindeer and toys that come to life, this magical holiday production will become a family tradition! Come see several Hillview students perform! Performances take place at the Woodside Performing Arts Center on December 6, 12, and 13 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day. Click here for more information and tickets.
Samaritan House Coat Drive: If you have old coats in the closet, consider giving them to neighbors who need one. Samaritan House provides free services and supplies to the friends and neighbors in need throughout our county. Donated coats (all sizes including adult) will be delivered to Samaritan House throughout the winter. Please contact Neela Gentile to arrange a local drop off.
"Successful College Applications: Showcase Your Achievements in the Arts" with Harriet Katz, the Creative Kid College Coach, Monday, December 7, 2015, 7:00 p.m., Community School of Music and Arts, Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Learn the benefits of an arts education and how to position the arts for competitive advantage when applying to college. This talk will focus on highlighting the arts experience for students applying to any college, as well as those with special arts programs. With over 20 years of professional experience in the arts, Harriet helps students identify programs and prepare materials when applying to college visual and performing arts programs. She coaches creative kids effectively communicate their individuality and navigate the college application process. Free admission. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
2015 Holiday Showcase: Tuesday, December 15, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., M-A PAC. Come join the City of Menlo Park Community Services Department for the 2015 Holiday Showcase! Included in our collection of class offerings you will find dance, ballet, gymnastics, fitness, music, cooking, theater, martial arts, drumming, boot camps, and a magnitude of sports for all ages, levels, and abilities. Come see all that we have to offer in our fabulous collection of classes and programs where you, our talented community, enter into the spotlight. $5 for adults (13 and older) and free for children (12 and under). Click here to reserve tickets.
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Newsletter Details
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This newsletter is published by Hillview School 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 the preceding Wednesday at noon. Please email your submission to hvnewsletter@mpcsd.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 other communications from the school? Look up past issues in our online archive.
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