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In This Issue
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Mini-Course Wrap-up
Hillview Night at Avaya Stadium
Site Council Nominees
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Quick Links
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Questions? Email:
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This Week
Monday, April 11
- Classes resume
- Deadline to submit parent applications for Hillview Site Council
Tuesday, April 12
- MPCSD Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office, 181 Encinal Ave., Atherton
Wednesday, April 13
- 5th Grade Parent Night, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
Saturday, April 16 - Sunday, April 17
- Hillview Second Annual Debate Tournament, 8:30 a.m. start on Saturday, 9:00 a.m. start on Sunday, Hillview
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Looking Ahead
Wednesday, April 27
Thursday, April 28
- Hillview Spring Concert: Jazz Band, Lab Band, and Concert Band, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Saturday, April 30
- MPAEF Wild Wild West Spring Event & Auction, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m., MacArthur Park
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Please be on the lookout for your mail-in only ballot due by May 3, 2016. On the ballot are two measures that impact our schools - Measure A and Measure C. You can find information about Measure A and Measure C online from the Official Election Site of San Mateo County at www.shapethefuture.org. Please Vote!
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Hillview School News
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2016 Mini-Course Week Wrap
Once again we have enjoyed a wonderful Mini-Course Week exploring new places and ideas, making new friends, and getting to know teachers in unexpected new ways. Whether your child climbed a rock wall, sewed an entire quilt, learned dog CPR, made enchiladas from scratch, produced a mini-movie, or became a preschool teacher - just some of the hundreds of mini-course experiences - we hope they explored something different and concluded the week with a sense of accomplishment, pride and fun.
This year our local paper, The Almanac, would like to cover Hillview's mini-course experience through the eyes of the students, by publishing student-written vignettes of their mini-course experiences. If your child has a mini-course moment to share, please encourage him or her to write a personal, detailed paragraph about one stand-out moment from the week. Paragraphs may be edited, and it will be up to The Almanac to determine the final content. Submissions should be sent to minicourse@mpcsd.org by April 15.
Of course, Mini-Course Week could not happen without the tireless volunteer time and energy of so many parents and community members. Whether you served as a Logistics Volunteer, chaperoned a field trip, brought a lesson from your hobby or profession to the classroom, donated supplies, or sent your child off to school each day with an open mind, we appreciate you, we depend on you, and most of all we thank you. There are still many items to be claimed - please look for your loaned items in the small conference room at the Hillview Office.
Hillview Night at the Earthquakes' Avaya Stadium On May 11, come out and support Hillview Middle School at the San Jose Earthquakes game against Houston at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $5 from every ticket will go towards Hillview Middle School. Come out and show your Hawk Spirit with your friends, family, and fellow Earthquakes! Click here to purchase your tickets using our personal Hillview promo code: hawks.
Hillview Site Council Seeking Parent Nominees
The Hillview Site Council - a group consisting of Hillview's Principal, teachers, staff, student representatives, and elected parents - is the body responsible for developing and monitoring the School Site Plan. This Plan specifies the goals and metrics that drive major decisions on academics, the school environment, social-emotional well-being, technology, and any other significant areas related to the school. The Site Council is also responsible for creating, implementing, and evaluating the annual school survey.
The Hillview Site Council has two open parent positions (out of five regular parent positions) for the two year term from 2016 - 2017 through 2017 - 2018. The council meets approximately once a month after school. All meetings are open to the public.
Interested parents should submit their name, a brief description of their background, and reasons for wanting to serve on the council to Andrea Luskin by tomorrow, Monday, April 11. We will hold an election on Monday, April 18, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hillview front office conference room. Candidates must be present at the meeting. All parents of Hillview students, or of incoming Hillview students for the 2016 - 2017 school year, who are in attendance at the meeting, are eligible to vote.
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Programs & Activities
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After-School Programs
Registration continues for the Spring Session of our After-School Programs. We have spots remaining in many of our class offerings, particularly in our robotics program Wizbots. Wizbots runs every Tuesday from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. and is limited to 12 students. For more information or to register visit our Programs 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 After-School Programs Coordinator.
The Talent Show Audition process has begun. The Talent Show timeline is as follows:
April 12-15: Auditions: Auditions will take place during lunchtime, or after school by special arrangement. Staff judges will grade performances on preparation, creativity, audience appeal, and, of course, talent. Not all acts make it into the final performance, but all categories are usually represented.
April 18: Talent Show list posted, acts notified, pre-sale notices for tickets to families of acts. April 29: Tickets go on sale online to the public. Both shows typically sell out before the show. May 2-5: Talent Show rehearsals after school. May 6-7: Talent Show - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Theme TBD)
Hillview Clubs
Calling all students who care about climate change, sustainability and protecting the environment: Hillview is forming an environmental club! The club will meet at lunch on Tuesdays in Ms. Hilborn's classroom (D11). The first meeting will be Tuesday, April 26.
Hillview MusicSpecial Concert Alert - Golden West Pops Community BandThis Friday, April 15, the Golden West Pops Community Band from Newport Beach will be joining the Hillview Band for a joint rehearsal and concert in the Hillvew PAC during Open Session (7th period/Qu3st). Everyone is welcome to come to this performance. The GWPops Band is an adult community band doing a tour of Northern California. On Saturday, April 16, they will be performing at the Spreckels Bandshell in Golden Gate Park. Click here to view their website. Band of the West Seeking Student MusiciansBand of the West (BOTW) is the only Sea Cadet band in the U.S. The musician cadets (middle and high school) receive year-round ensemble music instruction while also receiving opportunity for leadership skills development. Members have a unique opportunity for community service. This past weekend BOTW was honored to support a ceremony at Golden Gate National Cemetery, recognizing those in uniform who served during the Vietnam War. More information can be found on their website. For questions or more information, please contact Mr. Vaughan.
Hillview Sports
Intramural Sports: New Day
Intramurals will return to the old format following Spring Break and will include indoor soccer and hockey. The first students to come to the gym and start an activity will dictate which sports we will offer that day. Spectators are welcome, as always, to sit in the bleachers or on the stage. No food or drink is allowed in the gym, and backpacks should be kept off the floor.
After-School Basketball
Some basketball jerseys have yet to be turned in. If your child still has an after-school basketball jersey and/or shorts, please return them as soon as possible to the Hillview front office. Uniforms should be in a bag with the player's/coach's names written on them.
After-School Tennis
Tennis practice and matches continue this week for all three teams.After-School Track
The After-School Track begins this week. The first practice will take place tomorrow, Monday, April 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m at the M-A track. Participants should wear appropriate workout clothing. A sweatshirt, sunscreen, and water are recommended; it can get breezy at M-A. Track participants will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the M-A track. Boys Volleyball The team is currently full. Others are welcome to sign up and join the waiting list. A few practices have taken place already. League matches will begin during the week of April 18.
Spring Volleyball
Practices continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to Coach Aricanli. May Madness BasketballFor those of you with students interested in additional basketball play, we will continue our annual May Madness program. The program has four Friday sessions planned from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20. All Hillview students are invited as well as Oak Knoll and Encinal 5th graders. Click here for more information. Registration is available on Sportability.
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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 Welcome back! Hope y'all had great vacations/stay-cations over the spring break.
In the meantime, start shining up your cowboy boots and polishing your spurs and get ready for some do-si-do-ing on the dance floor on April 30!
 Schoolhouse Rocks 5K and Community Fun Run - Online Registration OPEN Online registration is now open for this year's Schoolhouse Rocks 5K community fun run, which will take place on May 22 at Oak Knoll Elementary. Click here to secure your spot to jog, skip, and stroll the 2.5K Family Fun walk/run or record a personal-best in the chip-timed 5K. Register by May 1 to snag the early bird rate. Both events will kick-off at 9:00 a.m. Following the run, there will be plenty of family entertainment at the Rockin' Party and Wellness Fair at Oak Knoll School including awards, food, music and more. Business Sponsors - Support the community that supports your business. We would love your involvement and can work with you to strategically tailor a sponsorship package. Click here to shoot us an email. Volunteers - If you love event planning or are just looking to get involved in the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, send us an email. The Schoolhouse Rocks 5K is organized by the MPAEF and the Encinal, Hillview, Laurel, and Oak Knoll PTOs. All money raised will support our children's education.
Thanks to Our Realtor and Business Partners
We want to take this opportunity to thank just a few of our many realtor and business partners in the community. Thank you for your support.
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Parent Education
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Sequoia Parent Education Series: "How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success" with Julie Lythcott-Haims Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author and former Stanford University Dean of Freshmen, is packing auditoriums across the country in discussion of bestseller, How to Raise an Adult. Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success.
Join us for this event on Thursday, April 21, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School at 1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City. Click here to register. Sponsored by the SHSEF, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District, this event is free and open to parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members. For more information, contact Charlene Margot at (650) 868-0590. For Spanish, contact Mayela Ramirez, Parent Center Coordinator, (650) 367-9780, Ext. 63105.
Kepler's Books will offer sales of How to Raise an Adult with author book signing.
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Community News
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All Students Matter Informational Coffee: April 18, 10:00 a.m.; Menlo Park address provided upon RSVP. If you've wondered what All Students Matter is all about, then please join other local parents who are already volunteering with us in the K-4 classrooms to learn more. We invite you for coffee and refreshments while you hear about how you can make a true difference in the life of students in east Menlo Park and East Palo Alto by volunteering for an hour a week. Please email Jeanette Kennedy to RSVP.
Summer Rock Camp: Week 1: July 11 to July 15; Week 2: July 18 to July 22; Week 3: July 25 to July 29. Locally-owned by Michael Finley, a former Paly graduate and parent of a Paly graduate, SRC immerses campers completely in live music and performance for a full week with daylong sessions (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) culminating in a Friday evening concert where campers showcase their new music skills and featured songs crafted over the week in front of a live audience including family, friends, and peers. Click here for more information.
Summer Camp Webpage: Please visit MPCSD's new Summer Camp webpage for updated information about available camp programs in the community.
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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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