In This Issue
7th Grade WEB
8th Grade Class Gift
Hillview Night at Avaya  Stadium
 
2016-17 Executive Board
Staff Appreciation 
 
Programs/Activities
ASB Talent Show

MPAEF News
Wild, Wild West      Auction
Schoolhouse Rocks 5K
Sponsor Thank You
Sequoia Parent Education, Julie Lythcott-Haims

Community News
M-A Big Bear Run
AYSO Soccer
Stanford Brain Research
Menlowe Ballet Collage
Kite Day
Summer Camps
Quick Links




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This Week  

Monday, April 18
  • Talent Show lists posted.
Tuesday, April 19
Wednesday, April 20
  • Hillview Staff Appreciation Lunch, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Hillview PAC. (Deliver items by 10:00 a.m. to the Teachers/Staff kitchen by the teacher lounge.)  
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Wednesday, April 27
  • Hillview Spring Concert: 6Band, 7/8 Concert Band, Lab Band, & Jazz Band, 7:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Thursday, April 28
  • Hillview Spring Concert: 6/7/8 Chorus, 6Strings, 7/8 Orchestra, 7:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Friday, April 29
  • Hillview Talent Show tickets go on sale.
Saturday, April 30
  • MPAEF Wild, Wild West Spring Event & Auction, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m., MacArthur Park
Thursday, May 5
  • Hillview PTO General Meeting, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., PAC
Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7
  • Hillview Talent Show, 6:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
Tuesday, May 10
  • MPCSD Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office, 181 Encinal Ave., Atherton
Wednesday, May 11
  •  Hillview Night, Earthquakes' Avaya Stadium, 7:30 p.m. 
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Attention 7th Graders:  Get Caught in the WEB
WEB stands for "Where Everybody Belongs" and it is part of the transition program for incoming 6th graders. WEB is a nationwide program that helps 6th graders feel more comfortable and achieve success in their first year of middle school. The WEB program helps run Camp Hillview and lead Character Education classes and other fun activities throughout the year. Soon, we will recruit WEB leaders for the 2016-2017 school year. We're looking for students who are willing to lead, who are kind, enthusiastic, and who can serve as positive role
models. Please contact Ms. Watts ,  Mr. Sullivan, or Mrs. Mathenia to get caught in the WEB.
 
8th Grade Class Gift Fundraiser at Amici's
Dine in or take out (sorry, no deliveries) at Amici's this Tuesday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and help the 8th grade Gift Committee Fundraiser raise money for this year's gift. Enjoy a night off cooking by enjoying Amici's pizza, pasta and salads to support the 8th graders as they raise money for this year's gift to Hillview. Student leaders will hand out flyers in the circle drop-off Tuesday morning or print your own copy to take to Amici's, which will generously donate 25% of your food and beverage purchases to funding the Class of 2016's Class Gift to Hillview. Thank you.

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 each and $5 from every ticket will go towards Hillview Middle School. Come show your Hawk Spirit with friends, family, and fellow Earthquakes. Click here to purchase your tickets using our personal Hillview promo code: hawks.

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Hillview PTO Executive Board Slate for 2016-2017
The Hillview PTO Nominating Committee is pleased to present the slate for the 2016-17 Hillview PTO Executive Board. The PTO's General Membership will vote on this slate of officers at the Hillview PTO General Meeting on Thursday, May 5 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the Hillview PAC.

Co-Presidents: Jody Buckley & Julie Nelson
Co-Vice Presidents: Chris Sewell & Ashley Wagstaff
Treasurer: Cara Magliaro
Vice Treasurer: Christie Tonsfeldt
Financial Secretary: Gina Skinner
Recording Secretary: Deanna Schroder
Communications Chair: Betsy Mulhner
Volunteer Coordinator: Patti Buck
After School Activities Coordinator: Kim Hinshaw
Auditor: Sherwin Chen 
Parliamentarian: Michelle Box         
Note: Co-Presidents and Treasurer were elected to serve 2 year terms in May 2015; the Parliamentarian is appointed by the Co-Presidents. 
 
Hillview Staff Appreciation Lunch
Show your appreciation for Hillview teachers and staff by signing up to contribute to the Staff Appreciation Lunch on Wednesday, April 20. Volunteers are needed to bring food items and/or help with setup and clean up. All items must be on site by 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the lunch. Click here to sign up. Please contact Caroline Bowers with questions.

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Hillview ASB
Hillview Talent Show
Talent Show Auditions took place last week. Judges are grading performances based on preparation, creativity, audience appeal, and, of course, talent. The Talent Show timeline is:

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 Sports 
After-School Basketball
Basketball jerseys and/or shorts are still being collected. 
Most have been returned, but we still have some to be collected. If you have after-school basketball jerseys and/or shorts, please return them as soon as possible. We thank you for your cooperation.
 
After-School Tennis/Track/Boys Volleyball Tennis practice and matches continue this week for all three teams.
 
After-School Track
Practices continue on Monday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 20 with the first meet taking place on April 20. All participants should pick up a jersey from Mr. Bell at Monday's practice or at Hillview before the meet. The time of this program is always 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Please note it can get breezy at M-A, so we advise a sweatshirt as well as sunscreen and water. 
 
Boys Volleyball
First league matches begin this week. The first home match is on Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. We encourage Hillview supporters to come and cheer the team.
 
May Madness
For those who'd like more basketball, we continue our annual May Madness program with four Friday sessions on April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. All Hillview students are invited as well as Oak Knoll and Encinal 5th graders. Registration is available on Sportability.  Coaches will be Mr. Eaton, Mr. Bell and Coach Weil (girls tournament team) as well as some high school coaches.
 
Spring Volleyball
Practices continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Please direct any questions to Coach Aricanli.
 
Questions regarding any of these programs should be directed to Harry Bell,
(650) 483-4049.  
 

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Time's a wastin' my friends! Best you mosey on over and get your red hot event tickets now. Let me tell you, you sure don't want to miss out on a humdinger of a party we'll be throwing with good grub and heel-kickin' tunes at the Wild Wild West Event Auction on April 30, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and the premier silent auction items that will be available only at the event. Looking at the week's to do list:

Schoolhouse Rocks 5K and Community Fun Run: Register today!
Catch the early bird rate by registering online today for the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K community fun run, which will take place on May 22 at Oak Knoll Elementary. Click here to join us for a morning of family fun to raise money for our schools and celebrate the 2015/2016 schoopl year. Choose between 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. Pre-run warm-up at 8:30 a.m. Both events will kick-off at 9:00 a.m. at Oak Knoll Elementary. Following the run, there will be family entertainment at the Rockin' Party and Wellness Fair at Oak Knoll School including awards, food, music and more. 

Family Sponsors - Sign-up online to be a family sponsor and receive five race entries, your family's name on the official race t-shirt and an invitation to the Night Before family party held, as the name suggests, on the eve of the run.

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. 

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!
 
DIAMOND
 
GOLD
Tom Lemieux & Associates - Realtor Partner
 
SILVER
 
BRONZE 
Darcy Gamble - Realtor Partner
 
TITANIUM

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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 discussing her bestseller, How to Raise an Adult. Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make mistakes to develop the resilience, resourcefulness and inner determination necessary for success.

Join us 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 is a free event 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 be selling copies of How to Raise an Adult with author book signing.

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 Community Newscommunity

11th Annual Big Bear Run, May 1, 9:00 a.m.
For the past 10 years, Menlo-Atherton Athletic Boosters has held the Big Bear Run (a 5k fun run) with participants from around the world. This fun community event directly benefits our amazing M-A student-athletes, but most importantly, brings our school and outside community together for a very fun event. Please join us!!! Click  here for more information and to register.
 
AYSO Soccer Registration Starts May 1
Registration for AYSO Soccer for Atherton and Menlo Park residents starts May 1, 2016. Click here to register. Walk-in registration for the fall season is on May 14 and May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the library of Hillview Middle School. If your child, or children, has/have played AYSO in our region, you may register online and do not need to attend walk-in registration. AYSO does not require tryouts and all players participate, regardless of level.
 
Collage at Menlowe Ballet on April 29 - May 1
After the stunning success of its Nutcracker debut, Menlowe Ballet is back in the studio preparing Collage, which promises to be spectacular, bringing together three remarkable choreographers to create three, distinct new works for an expanded company of nineteen dancers, four of whom come from a major ballet company. Purchase tickets here or call (800) 549-4849.  
 
Kite Day on May 7
Join us at Bedwell-Bayfront Park for an afternoon of kite flying, food, music, bounce houses and a hot dog lunch. If the wind is just right, you might see the return of the, "Mega Fish", a 46-foot giant kite. Volunteers from the Menlo Park Kiwanis will barbecue hot dogs while Menlo Park staff and volunteers help you assemble your kite and get it up in the air.
 
Stanford Seeks Mothers and Sons for Brain Research
The Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) on the Stanford University Medical Campus is looking for 8- to 12-year-old sons, and their mothers, to participate in the Social Brain Investigation involving brain imaging with NIR. Scans are safe, non-invasive and do not use X-rays or radiation. Dates and times can be scheduled as soon as possible depending on participant availability. For participating, a fee of $30.00 is offered, with access to ongoing updates about the study and, upon request, information from behavioral assessment results. Please contact Sharon Bade Shrestha

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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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 [email protected]. 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.

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