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In This Issue
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Character Education
8th Grade Photo
Mini-Course Week
Spelling Bee
CDE Lawsuit
2016 Spring Auction
Board Nominations
Foundation Auction Dance Team Show Senior Fashion Show
Girl Scout Fun Run
Teen Night: March Sports Madness!
Summer Camp News
Debate League Skating Party
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This Week
Tuesday, March 8
- Winter Chorus Concert, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
Wednesday, March 9
- Parent Education: Most Likely to Succeed, Movie Screening and Panel Discussion, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Thursday, March 10
- MPCSD Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office, TERC Building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton
Friday, March 11
Saturday, March 12
- District Wellness Fair, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Hillview Gym
Sunday, March 13
- Debate to Discover Tournament, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Looking Ahead
Thursday, March 17
- Hillview Spring Musical, The Music Man, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (student-pizza performance), Hillview PAC.
Friday, March 18
- Hillview Spring Musical, The Music Man, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Saturday, March 19
- Hillview Spring Musical, The Music Man, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Monday, March 28 - Thursday, March 31
- Mini-Course Week
- No After-School Programs
Friday, April 1
- No School - Collaborative Planning Day
Monday, April 4 - Friday, April 8
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Hillview School News
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Character Education: Volunteers Needed This Week
One high-impact program at Hillview is Character Education for 7th and 8th graders on such topics as Bullying Prevention, Communication and Empathy. Character Education classes, which are moderated by parent volunteers, provide a meaningful opportunity to stimulate young minds while simultaneously modeling adult behavior. Hillview urgently needs additional parents to moderate sessions on March 9 and March 10. Moderating is easy. Scripts and instructions are provided in advance. Click here to sign up.
8th grade Panoramic Photos
Get your 8th grade panoramic picture now! Please click here to view the photo and to place an order. Only online orders will be accepted and all orders will be shipped directly to your home. Please contact iClickSmiles if you have any ordering questions.
Mini-Course Week, March 28 - March 31 Mini-Courses are almost here. Please make sure your child's permission slips and other forms are turned into the front office ASAP. Permission slips, waivers, and any other forms were due this past Friday, March 4. The letter you received details drop-off and pick-up times. If you have concerns about your child's transportation, please email here. Please remember that if your child will not be participating in Mini-Course Week, you need to contact his or her counselor (Robyn Watts or Kristin Cardosi) for an independent study plan. Without an ISP, absences will not be excused.
Please note that during Mini-Course Week, there will be no After-School Programs. Flight School, Hawk Stars, Homework Center and Math Clinic. All PTO-sponsored classes will not take place.
Mini-Course week is successful because of your help and support! You have probably already received invitations to help from your child's course, and there are other opportunities for courses that your child is not taking. Here are some places to help:
Hero's Journey - Male chaperone for overnight on Angel Island; 6-8 person tents; collapsible wagons. Sign up here.
Vet Tech - supplies and helper for pet treat making. Sign up here.
CSI and Law Enforcement - chaperones for CHP tour and Paintball on March 31. Contact Kathy Koenig if you are interested.
Please note the following information about transportation for Mini-Course Week:
- The Tinsley Transfer Student bus will run its regularly scheduled morning routes, Monday through Thursday.
- The Tinsley Transfer Student bus will not run in the afternoon. However we will have rides home available for students who need them.
- SamTrans will run its regularly scheduled morning routes, Monday through Thursday.
- SamTrans will run its regularly scheduled afternoon routes on Monday and Tuesday.
- We are in negotiations with SamTrans to change the timing of the Wednesday and Thursday afternoon routes to match the 3:05 p.m. release time. This has not yet been confirmed.
Spelling Bee
A big congratulations to 8th grader Lauren Hall, Hillview's Spelling Bee champion. She qualified for the Local Spelling Bee finals. Lauren was one of the top 49 finishers of more than 200 spellers in the written semifinal bee. Lauren will compete in the final local spelling bee on Saturday, March 19 at noon, which will be live streamed on the KPIX website and on cable channel KBCW-TV. Good luck, Lauren!
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MPCSD News
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MPCSD's First Wellness Fair to be Held on Saturday, March 12
Spring into wellness with good health and attend MPCSD's first Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Hillview Gym. This exciting event will focus on the physical wellness of children and parents and will offer attendees vision screenings, hearing tests, CPR/AED information, blood pressure screenings and more. This event is free and our entire community is welcome to attend.
California Department of Education (CDE) Lawsuit
As MPCSD informed parents on February 22, the California Department of Education (CDE) is currently engaged in litigation regarding the disclosure of students' protected personal information and records arising from the court order in the Morgan Hill Union School District's Concerned Parents Association and the Concerned Parent Association v. California Department of Education lawsuit. The plaintiffs in this litigation have requested numerous documents, as well as student data collected and stored by CDE, which may include personally identifiable student information from all students that have been enrolled in a California public school since 2008. To comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) the CDE has been ordered, among other things, to inform parents and students of the disclosure of such information.
MPCSD is not a party to this litigation and is not required to disclose any student information, nor does it intend to do so. However, the California Department of Education has all of the student information pertaining to MPCSD students and will be required to release this information to the plaintiffs. This information may include names, addresses, and mental/physical assessments of every student enrolled in any CA public school since 2008.
There is litigation to block this order; however, there are no guarantees that this will succeed. The only way to ensure that your child's private information will not be released is to complete the Objection to Release form here provided by the CDE, and follow the directions to submit the form prior to April 1, 2016.
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Programs & Activities
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After-School Programs
Spring session registration is open for After-School Programs, including our new offering, Matclub, an introductory wrestling program taught by the coaches of the M-A wrestling team. The Mat Club coach strongly encourages early registration to allow ample time to secure insurance and membership cards for all participants. Registration information for all After-School Programs is available on the Hillview PTO website. Scholarships are available, through the PTO, for qualifying students. For scholarship information, please contact your child's counselor or click here. For more information on After-School Program offerings, please contact Erica Galles, PTO Coordinator.
Hillview Drama
Come join the Hillview players as they recreate Meredith Wilson's musical,
The Music Man, a classic, musical comedy with a feel-good vibe, on Thursday, March 17 at 3:30 p.m. (student-pizza performance; tickets are $5.00 per student and include a slice of pizza), Friday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Hillview PAC. Past Broadway productions have won five Tony Awards and the music won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Click here to buy tickets.
Hillview Sports
Intramural Sports
Intramural sports continue to take place on Wednesday and Thursday until further notice. The activity is now soccer/hockey or volleyball/badminton, and possibly ping pong. It will depend on the Physical Education Department class set up. All students are welcome with a limit of how many can play at once. Spectators are always welcome to sit on the bleachers or stage. No food/drink in the gym. Backpacks off the floor. We thank you for your cooperation.
After-School Basketball
Playoffs for all grade levels are now occurring. The schedule is: Monday, March 7 - Finals for boys 8th grade games; first round for girls 8th grade. Game will either be at Hillview or La Entrada gyms. Tuesday, March 8 - Finals for 8th grade girls and 6th grade girls in the Hillview Gym. Wednesday, March 9 - Finals for 6th grade boys. Thursday, March 10 - 7th grade girls playoffs begin. Friday, March 11 - 7th grade boys playoffs begin. All 6th/7th grade playoffs will be at Arrillaga gym. We wish all Hillview teams the best of luck. When the season is over, please return uniforms to coaches or to the Hillview front office. Uniforms should be in a bag with player's/coach's names written on them.
After-School Tennis/Track/Boys Volleyball
Tennis Tryouts are now completed and teams formed. All players should know which team they are on. Practice officially begins this week. League schedules have been given to coaches. League matches will begin later in March. Season ends in early/mid May. All players are on one of three teams: Varsity A Gold, Varsity B1, Varsity B2.
Track Registration Continues
There are approximately 20 slots remaining. Once these fill, others will be placed on a waiting list. The program will begin immediately following Spring Break on Monday, April 11, and will continue through Wednesday, May 18. Track will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the M-A Track. Schools included are Hillview, Oak Knoll, Encinal, Laurel, Woodside Elementary, La Estrada, and Corte Madera.
New: Boys Spring Volleyball League
Hillview has been invited to join a Boys Spring Volleyball league with Palo Alto schools and others. The League will start the week of April 18. Practice begins Tuesday, March 22. Online registration begins today on sportability. Our coach will be our girls tournament team coach Felipe Gonzalez. Our parent coordinator is Jen Nelson. There will be a limit of 12 players on the team. This is the first Boys Volleyball League Team we've had in almost 15 years and we are very excited about it. Don't delay, sign up today!
Questions regarding any of these sports programs should be directed to Harry Bell or (650) 483-4049.
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Parent Education
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MPCSD Parent Education Speaker Series: Most Likely to Succeed, Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
You've heard the buzz, now come see what it's all about. Are public schools in need of a drastic overhaul? Where is MPCSD in the continuum of innovation? Join us for a screening of the thought-provoking documentary followed by a panel discussion of education leaders on Wednesday, March 9 in the Hillview PAC. Light refreshments will be provided, and free onsite childcare will be available for potty-trained children. Click here for details or to listen to recordings of past speakers.
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MPAEF News
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Have you booked your sitter? The MPAEF Spring Event and Auction is coming up on Saturday, April 30th. Throw on your cowboy boots and mosey on down to the MPAEF Saloon (MacArthur Park Restaurant in Palo Alto) for some boot stompin' fun including a western-themed dinner, exclusive auction offerings and more! Tickets go on sale soon so please save the date! Thank you to everyone who made a donation for this year's Silent Auction. We appreciate your support!
MPAEF Auction Catalog Goes Digital for 2016
New this year: The auction catalog is going digital as we try to be even more cost effective and environmentally friendly. Please watch for links to the digital catalog in upcoming MPAEF and PTO newsletters, as well as on the MPAEF web site. A limited number of printed catalogs will also be available in each school office. The action is coming soon; the Silent Online Auction takes place from Thursday April 18 to Thursday 22 so mark your calendars now!
Are you interested in helping out with the auction? Can you help sell raffle tickets, volunteer the night of or have fun ideas for decor? Please reach out to our Auction Team here.
Invest in Education Together - Nominate Someone for the 2016-17 MPAEF Board
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016-17 MPAEF Board. We welcome volunteers from all four schools. There is a place for everyone, so whether your interests are in graphic design, event coordination, communications, campaign leadership, donor stewardship or participating as an ambassador within your school, we'd love to hear from you. Please email the MPAEF Nominating Chair with your nominations by tomorrow.
Thanks to Our Realtor and Business Partners
We want to take this 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.
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Menlo-Atherton High School News
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M-A Foundation Auction 2016 Party: Early Bird Tickets on Sale
Join us on Saturday, March 12, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. for a night of unforgettable music and dancing at the Fox Forum in Redwood City. This new, fun club setting is the perfect place to party...where the music (high-energy party band Pulse) and company will rock you and the live auction items will make you roar! Click here to buy your tickets now for M-A's Rock n Roar Auction 2016 and keep M-A Rocking!
M-A Dance Team Show and Fundraiser
Support the M-A Dance Team at its 13th Annual Dance Team Show and Fundraiser on Saturday, March 26, at 6:00 p.m., M-A PAC. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Purchase tickets directly from Dance Team members for $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for students here or email Robbie Baxter.
M-A Senior Fashion Show: "Be aM-Amazing"
The M-A Senior Fashion Show is a professionally choreographed, high-energy production that stars the incredible 2016 senior class. For more than 35 years, the Senior Fashion Show has been an M-A tradition and the PTA's largest fundraiser, funding many important student and school services. The show helps seniors bond, celebrate their last year of high school and brings the community together to celebrate the spirit that is M-A. There will be three performances. Tickets go on sale March 1. Join us before the first show for a catered lunch at 11:30 a.m. The show will take place on March 19 at 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. in the M-A PAC. To buy tickets, click here.
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Community News
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Adventures in Writing Summer Camp: Help your child become a better writer! Adventures in Writing summer camp teaches students entering grades 1 through 5 writing skills, then lets them apply their news skills to creating their own eBook! Drawing from music, technology, art and theater, AIW Camp inspires reluctant writers and delights those who already have "the bug." To learn more, watch the video here or call (415) 322-0511.
All Students Matter Classroom Volunteers Needed: If you've enjoyed volunteering in your child's classroom, please consider visiting a classroom in East Menlo Park or East Palo Alto where there are virtually no parent volunteers. All Students Matter volunteers volunteer once a week, for about an hour, helping students in grades K - 4 with reading and math skills. Sign up now to volunteer in September. We provide training and coordinate everything. To learn more, or to sign up, visit here or contact Keri Tully.
Fleet Feet Menlo Park Presents 2016 Girl Scout Fun Run: Fleet Feet Menlo Park invites our community to join the 2016 Girl Scout Fun Run on Sunday, March 13, at 9:00 a.m. for a fast, flat, out-and-back fun run. Free and everyone is welcome. Wear green and enjoy Girl Scout cookies, post-run. Sign up here.
Friends of the Menlo Park Library Host Teen Night - March Sports Madness: Friends of the Menlo Park Library invite all teens, 13 to 18 years old, to March Sports Madness! on Friday, March 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Play Sports Jeopardy. Bring a t-shirt to decorate. Snacks and supplies provided. Registration is required. Sign up at the Menlo Park Library web site.
MPCSD Summer Camp webpageL Please visit MPCSD's new Summer Camp web page for updated information about available summer camp programs in the community. Northern California Debate League Family Skating Party: March 20, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Whether you are a great debater or non-debater, skater or non-skater, you are invited to the Northern California Debate League Family Skating Party for a great time. Enjoy snacks and skating in a friendly atmosphere and meet other families in our community. Debate coach extraordinaire Brier Buchalter will join in the fun. Everyone in the school community is welcome. This is NOT a drop-off event; every child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admission fee: $16.00 for skaters; $5.00 for non-skaters includes entry fee, snacks and skate rental for skaters. Click here for more details and to RSVP.
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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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