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California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS)
Lost and Found
Protect Our Students MPCSD NewsParcel Tax Board Meeting |
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This Week
Sunday, January 31
- Registration for Hillview After-School Tennis Opens
Monday, February 1
- MPCSD Special Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., District Office, TERC Building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton
- Menlo-Atherton Joint Concert with Hillview 7/8 Concert Band, 7/8 Orchestra, and Jazz Band, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Menlo-Atherton High School PAC
Tuesday, February 2
- Menlo-Atherton High School Overview with Principal Simone Kennel, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Friday, February 5
- 7th/8th Grade Valentine's Day Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Looking Ahead
Monday, February 8
- California Health Kids Survey (CHKS) of students
Tuesday, February 9
- MPCSD Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office, TERC Building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton
Friday, February 12
- No School - Collaborative Planning Day
Monday, February 15 - Friday, February 19
- No School - February Break
Wednesday, February 24
- Parent Education: "Throw Out the Checklisted Childhood" with Julie Lythcott-Haims, 6:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Hillview School News
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California Healthy Kids Survey
Recognized as the leading health data-gathering survey, the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) will be given to all Hillview students on February 8, 2016. Participation is voluntary. A consent form for parents of 6th graders has been sent home with students. 7th and 8th graders will automatically participate unless their parents return a notification and withdrawal form. The consent form, and copies of the survey, in either English or Spanish, are available for review either at the Hillview office or click here. Lost and FoundHave you lost a jacket, shorts or even a pair of shoes? Maybe a lunch box, water bottle or an umbrella. All of this and MORE MORE MORE is sitting in the Lost and Found inside the Student Center. PLEASE have your child swing by and take a look during brunch or lunch for their lost item. All remaining items will be donated on February 11, 2016 to a local charity.Protect Our Students: Observe the No Turn on Red Sign at Elder / Santa Cruz Thank you to the many parents who are driving safely and taking care when navigating in our neighborhood. We have, however, received alarming reports of parents illegally turning right at the Elder / Santa Cruz intersection when students are present. Right turns on red are not permitted when students are present because of the danger they pose to students crossing the street. Please slow down, observe traffic signs and signals, and crosswalks. The Menlo Park Police Department has been alerted to these concerns, and will be monitoring for compliance.
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MPCSD News
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Special Board Meeting to Discuss Potential Parcel Tax
All parents are encouraged to attend a final, special Board meeting tomorrow, Monday, February 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. to learn about a possible MPCSD Parcel Tax for the May 2016 ballot. The meeting will take place in the MPCSD TERC building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton. By way of background, following an initial discussion at the Board's November 10, 2015 meeting, Superintendent Ghysels and staff held thirteen informational meetings with parents, staff and the community in December. These informational meetings included Measure C background information, student enrollment data, District's financials and an overview of MPCDS's commitment to excellence. The Board continued its parcel tax discussions on December 8, December 15,and January 11, 2016. At the January 11 Board meeting, Superintendent Ghysels and the Long-Range Planning Ad Hoc Committee continued their discussion with the School Board about possibly renewing and/or increasing a parcel tax as Measure C expires on June 30, 2017.
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Hillview PTO News
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Chaperones Needed for 7th/8th Grade Valentine's Day Dance
Volunteers are needed to help chaperone at the final 7th and 8th grade dance for this school year on Friday, February 5. If you can help out from 6:10 - 8:45 p.m. that night, please contact Nancy Witeck.
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Programs & Activities
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Hillview ASB
HillviewTV.com
Hillview's Broadcast team has a new home! Watch all of your favorite HVTV episodes, a bi-weekly news broadcast made by students, for students. Don't worry...parents can enjoy it too. To see our students and staff in action as well as highlights from some of our ASB events, head over to www.hillviewtv.com. Broadcast director Mr. Darmanin would like to thank Chris Harris and Andrew Gordan for their creative vision in creating this new site to showcase our work.
Hillview Library
7th Grade Research Ongoing!
We are continuing Social Studies research on Meso America and starting Science Research for Medical Reports. Resources can be found on the library website under Research and Project Pathfinders.
Permission to Access Digital Teen Collection
Our Teen Collection is going Digital, just in time for February break! If you have already given permission for your 7th or 8th grader to access our Teen collection but would rather they NOT access the Teen eBooks, just email Ms. Piombo or Mrs. Mathenia before February break. 6th graders can access the Teen collection on a case by case basis by getting permission for an individual book, via email or this form. 7th and 8th graders may also use the form if their parents would rather not give them access to the entire Teen collection.
Hillview Music
M-A Joint Concert TomorrowTomorrow, Monday February 1, is the long awaited Joint Concert at the M-A Performing Arts Center. Performing ensembles include Hillview's 7/8 Concert Band, the 7/8 Orchestra, the Jazz Band, as well as the advanced ensembles from La Entrada, McNair Academy, and M-A. In all, there will be nine groups. The performance begins at 7:00 p.m., and is FREE. Bring a friend!Music Man Pit Band Needs MusiciansIf there is anyone in the Hillview Community who can help out by performing in the Music Man pit band, we especially need brass (trumpet, trombone) and woodwind (clarinet, sax) musicians. Parents, neighbors and older siblings are welcome to join! Please contact Mr. Vaughan if interested. Hillview Science
Science Fair Congratulations and Upcoming San Mateo County STEM Fair Thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and guests who contributed to the success of Hillview's 2016 Science Fair. Congratulations to our finalists, who will have an opportunity to showcase their project at the San Mateo County STEM Fair: Bart Baker Anoushka Bhow Sara Chiang Jaime Durden Emily Engelkemier Maia Goel Dmitry Goltsev Jenna Green Elizabeth Higgins Sophie McCreary Arman Muradyan Emily Olson Jacob Richter Eli Wandless Sofia Wills To see these projects, and many others from across the county, visit the San Mateo STEM Fair on Tuesday, March 1, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos.
Hillview Sports
Intramural Sports
Intramural sports will continue on Wednesdays and Thursdays until further notice. Basketball will be the activity of choice as long as participation remains high. All students are welcome to participate, but there will be a limit of 40 players at any one time. Spectators are welcome, as always, to sit in the bleachers or on the stage. Please note that there is no food/drink in the gym and backpacks should be off the floor.
After-School Basketball
Basketball games for all teams continue this week. Game days will be Mondays for 8th grade boys/girls, Tuesdays for 6th grade girls, Wednesdays for 6th grade boys, Thursdays for 7th grade girls, and Fridays for 7th grade boys. 6th/7th graders will play at Arrillaga gym; 8th graders will play at one of the following schools: Hillview/La Entrada, Woodside Elementary, and Corte Madera. The 6th/7th grade schedules and standings can be found here. The 8th grade schedule can be found here. Click here for the unofficial 6th/7th grade game and standings schedule. The 8th grade boys and girls Tournament Team season will complete its season today in the annual St. Simon's Invitational Tournament. We commend and thank the players, coaches, and parents for their efforts. Families make a huge commitment to this program. We are very proud of the efforts made by the players throughout the season. After-School Tennis Registration Now Open
Registration for our after school tennis program begins today. Signups fill up very quickly. We are limited to how many players we can accommodate. If you plan on playing tennis we suggest you register as soon as possible. Click here to find more information regarding the program. Once registration is full, your student will be placed on a waiting list. Often times waitlisted students are added to the program. Tennis season extends from the beginning of March through early to mid-May. There will be no program during Spring Break.
After-School Track Registration
Track registration will begin in February. The program will begin on Monday, April 11, immediately following Spring Break and will continue through Wednesday, May 18. Track practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on the Menlo-Atherton High School Track. Participating schools include: Hillview; Oak Knoll; Encinal; Woodside Elementary; La Entrada; and Corte Madera.
Questions regarding any of these sports programs should be directed to Harry Bell or (650) 483-4049.
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MPAEF News
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It's Auction Time! We're looking for a few good parties!
Please consider donating parties, events, or experiences for adults to the 2016 MPAEF auction. Organize a bash or an intimate dinner. Donate a Parisian brunch or a yoga workout followed by a healthy breakfast. Love to bake and cook? Get together with your friends and donate a dozen muffins each week for a month, or create a theme party that will have everyone talking. You could teach a knitting class, offer French lessons, or cake decorating - whatever your passion or talent you can be sure someone else would love to learn from you!
Donate an opportunity to inspire, motivate, or entertain our kids!
K.I.T. - Kids in Training: Let's show the kids what we do all day! Don't just bring the kids to work, put them to work. Whether you're an engineer, scientist, designer, doctor, veterinarian, chef, artist, or public servant, open your doors and call in a lucky student. Teach kids what makes your profession interesting by bringing a few to your office for a few hours or a whole day. Expand their horizons by showing them what you do and how you do it - trust us, they'll love it!
Events and Experiences for Kids: Whether it's fitness, art, cooking, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience, donate a chance for kids to take a break from school work and just be kids! Run the track with moms and dads and finish with a custom smoothie. Toss the pigskin or learn to shoot hoops with a Stanford player. Draw unicorns on sun art paper, organize a scavenger hunt, or take them browsing at the local bookstore followed by lunch -- whatever the idea, just organize it and they will come! Kids playing with kids builds lasting memories, as much for the children as for the adults!
Click here to submit your donation via our online donation form. The deadline is February 11. Thank you in advance for your generosity! We can't wait to see you in April.
- Krista Rosa Brennan, Mary Grundy, Cyndy Hogan and Flavia Herrod, MPAEF Spring Event Auction Co-Chairs
Make a Difference with MPAEF!
Happy new year! We are looking for interested parent volunteers to join the MPAEF Board for the 2016-2017 school year. There is a place for everyone, so whether your interests are in event planning, donor or business stewardship, graphic design or campaign leadership, we'd love to hear from you. To get an idea of who we are and see a list of current positions and board members, click here. Please email nominating@mpaef.org if you are interested in investing in education. Together.
Thanks to Our Realtor and Business Partners
We want to take the opportunity to shout out some appreciation to just a few of our many realtor and business partners in the community. Thank you for your support!
Gold Level
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Community News
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Teen Night at the Menlo Park Library with Valentine Cards & Crafts: February 5, 6:30 p.m. The Menlo Park Library's after-hours Teen Night will feature snacks, games, and supplies for Valentine-inspired crafts. The event is free, thanks to the Friends of the Menlo Park Library, and will take place in the Menlo Park Library's downstairs program room. Preregistration is required. Click here for more information.
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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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