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In This Issue
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6th Grade Greek Olympics
8th Grade Events
Site Council Survey
Yearbooks for Sale
Hangers Needed
Spring General Meeting
2016-17 Executive Board Slate
Flower Day
Library News Service & Fundraisers AYSO Soccer
Grassroot Soccer
Tournament
James and the Giant Peach
Kite Day
Puppet & Magic Show
Summer Camps
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Quick Links
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Questions? Email:
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This Week
Monday, May 2
- Deadline for 8th Graders to Order Graduation Gowns
- Deadline for 8th Graders to Submit Great America Field Trip Permission Slips and Payment
Tuesday, May 3
- Mail-in Ballot Due on Measures A and C
- Silver Hawks Service Team Vase Drive (through May 4)
Wednesday, May 4
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8th grade Graduation Party fundraiser, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Chipotle, Stanford Shopping Center
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Meet and Greet for 8th Grade Parents with M-A Principal, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., 335 Ambar Way, Menlo Park
Thursday, May 5
- Hillview PTO Spring General Meeting, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Hillview PAC
Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7
- Hillview Talent Show, 6:30 p.m., Hillview PAC (Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.)
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Looking Ahead
- Hillview Night at Earthquakes' Avaya Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 12 - Friday, May 20
- Book Fair, Hillview Library
Friday, May 13
- 6th/7th Grade Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
- Hillview Relay for Life, 9:00 p.m. - Midnight, Hillview Track
- Last day to submit Block H Points
Sunday, May 15
Thursday, May 19
- Flower Day, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
- Open House, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Meet in Courtyard
Sunday, May 22
- Schoolhouse Rocks 5K and Community Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m., Oak Knoll Elementary School
Tuesday, May 24
- Spring Chorus Concert, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
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Ballots Due Tuesday, May 3 - VOTE 
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Your mail-in only ballot for Measures A and C is due this Tuesday, May 3! Learn more about the measures here as well as how to replace missing or lost ballots. Be sure to get your ballot postmarked by Tuesday - every vote counts!
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Hillview School News
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Volunteers are needed for the 6th Grade Greek Olympics. The PE Department will host the annual 6th Grade Olympics Games during the 5th and 6th grade PE classes on May 24, May 25 and May 26. Volunteers will help facilitate events, ensure athlete safety, as well as time and measure individual events. Please sign up here.
8th Grade End-of-Year Events
Please check out the Hillview website in the Quick Links
section for detailed information
regarding 8th grade end-of-year events and activities, including information about the Great America field trip, the promotion ceremony, graduation gowns and flowers, the Grad Night Party and a timeline of upcoming events. You can also find this information on the PTO website and a paper copy will be sent home with each student. For tips on graduation speeches, click here.
Parents, it is time for our annual Site Council Survey. Even though we still have half a trimester remaining, collecting feedback now will allow us to analyze it before the year ends, informing our planning for 2016-17, or even taking action this year. Your feedback on how things are going so far this year at Hillview is crucial to our continuous improvement! Please take this opportunity to share your valuable viewpoint, provide constructive suggestions for areas of growth, and/or highlight strengths. Click here to complete the survey anytime through May 15.
The survey is quite comprehensive, addressing school climate, experience in academic courses, physical education, electives, the effectiveness of our support programs, and even Mini-Courses. We won't try to kid you. It will not take "only 15 minutes," but the time you spend on it will be extremely helpful to us in identifying areas where we can grow and better serve the needs of our students and families.
All survey responses are anonymous. These responses will be reviewed by the Hillview Site Council, including Principal Willy Haug, Associate Principal Mary Martin and Assistant Principal Danielle O'Brien, to aid in making Hillview the best possible school it can be for our children. Thank you in advance for your participation. Questions? Contact Site Council President Elizabeth Ouren or Principal Willy Haug.
Yearbooks Available for Purchase
You can still purchase a Hillview yearbook! You can either order online here or bring a check or cash to Mrs. Fichou in the student center at brunch or lunch. There are limited yearbooks left, so be sure to get yours soon! **If you have an ASB card, you already have a yearbook coming!
Hangers Needed
We are in need of hangers for the 8th grade graduation gowns. If you have any hangers you'd be willing to donate to the school, please bring them to the Hillview office.
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PTO News
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Hillview PTO Spring General Meeting
All members of the Hillview PTO are invited to attend the Spring General Meeting on Thursday, May 5, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Hillview PAC. Superintendent Ghysels will present and take questions on the newly adopted MPCSD Strategic Directions. The membership will vote on next year's Executive Board Slate and approve the 2016-2017 budget. You can learn more about the Strategic Directions here. To review the 2016-2017 PTO budget, please drop by the Hillview office or learn more here.
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 - 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 Flower Day
Flower Day is Thursday, May 19. Hillview teachers and staff look forward to Flower Day, when they receive beautiful bouquets of flowers on behalf of their students to thank them for their hard work. This year, Flower Day coincides with Open House. Please mark your calendars. We would like all Hillview students to bring a few flowers to the lunch tables that morning before school. Or, sign up here to help. We need parents to help arrange and deliver flowers on the day of the event. For more information, please contact Tatjana Faruqi or
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Programs & Activities
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Events: Talent Show
Hillview Talent Show - Tickets are Now on Sale
The popular Hillview Talent Show 2016 is ready to dazzle and amaze on May 6 and May 7 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. This year's theme is The Hillview Tonight Show starring the Hillview Hawks. The red carpet awaits you and your family in this always-entertaining event, complete with singing, dancing, comedy, drama, magic and a few surprise guests. General Admission tickets are now on sale here at the SeatYourself website. If you're new to Hillview, please know that both shows typically sell out. Please don't delay and guarantee your seat at this exciting event today. Questions? Email our Activities Director, Mr. Darmanin.
Hillview Digital Audiobooks
Thanks to a generous donation from the Hillview PTO, the library is now checking out Digital Audiobooks through our OverDrive collection. More information is available here. Let us know if you have questions.
Author Stacey Lee is Coming to Hillview on Friday, May 13
Some Qu3st classes will be attending, but everyone is welcome to order a signed copy of her debut novel, Under a Painted Sky,or preorder her forthcoming novel available May 24. Get your summer reading books early!
Summer Reading Lists
You can preview the lists here. The assignments may still be updated, but the books should stay the same. Booktalks coming soon! You can also preview the books at the Book Fair, May 16 - 19, in the library, during school and Open House. 8th graders are Invited to Apply to Give a Speech at Graduation! Instead of an informational meeting, we have created a 10-minute screencast. See Ms. Piombo if you have any questions!
Service and Fundraisers
8th Grade Chipotle Fundraiser this Wednesday
The 8th grade Graduation Party fundraiser is this Wednesday, May 4, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Chipotle at Stanford Shopping Center. Mention Hillview Middle School and 50% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to the 8th grade Graduation Party.
Hillview Night at the Earthquakes' Avaya Stadium May 11
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 toward Hillview. Come show your Hawk Spirit with friends, family, and fellow Earthquakes. Click here to purchase your tickets using our personal Hillview promo code: hawks.
Hillview Relay for Life on May 13 Twenty-seven teams of students and staff from Hillview, Encinal, Oak Knoll and M-A will walk the track at M-A to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS) on Friday, May 13, 9:00 p.m. to midnight (after the 6th/7th grade dance). Teams are raising awareness of ACS and raising funds to help research cures for cancers and services to support those battling cancer. All students who wish to participate, or watch, must have a waiver signed by a parent to be at the event. Donations to teams are welcome. Silver Hawks Service Team Vase Drive this Week
The Silver Hawks Service Team is organizing a vase drive to benefit Random Acts of Flowers. The vases are used by volunteers to deliver beautiful bouquets of recycled and repurposed flowers from hotels and events to bright the day of men, women and children in healthcare facilities across the country. With Mother's Day coming up, they need a lot of vases. Please bring your vases to school on Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4; students will collect them during drop-off.
Sports
Intramural Sports
Intramurals will continue during lunchtime. Spectators welcome, but please stay on bleachers and stage. No food/drink in the gym and backpacks should be on bleachers/stage also. We will start a new activity this week until the end of the school year. It will be full, or half-court, basketball games.
After-School Tennis
Tennis practice and matches continue this week for all three teams. Playoffs will start soon.
After-School Track
Practices continue this Monday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 4. The time of this program is always 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. It can get breezy at M-A, so we advise a sweatshirt as well as sunscreen and water. We practice Monday this week with a meet on Wednesday.
May Madness
This Friday, May 6, will be the second day of the May Madness Basketball Clinic. The time remains 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. We look forward to another great session.
Boys Volleyball
League matches continue this week. There will be an away match on May 3 and home matches on May 4, at 4:00 p.m., and May 5, at 6:00 p.m.
Spring Volleyball Practices continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Please direct any questions to Coach Aricanli.
Tournament Team Basketball and Volleyball
Next year will be the last year the PTO will sponsor the Tournament Team Program. There will soon be a meeting for interested families. Next year's 8th grade girl volleyball players as well as 8th grade basketball players will be eligible. Watch for further announcements.
Questions regarding any of these programs should be directed to Harry Bell, (650) 483-4049.
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Menlo-Atherton High School News
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Meet and Greet With M-A Principal for 8th Grade Parents this Wednesday
Parents of current 8th graders are invited to join M-A Principal Simone Kennel for beverages and appetizers on Wednesday, May 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the home of Diane and Mark Baker, 335 Ambar Way in Menlo Park. Join old friends and make new acquaintances while learning about the many opportunities for your student as they prepare to transition to high school at Menlo-Atherton. Principal Kennel will deliver her remarks at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there. Questions? Email Kim McNerney.
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MPAEF News
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Schoolhouse Rocks 5K: Last Day for Discounted Entry Fee
Don't delay! Tomorrow, Monday, May 2, is the last day to catch the discounted entry fee to the Schoolhouse Rocks 5K at $30. After Monday, the entry fee will increase to $40 per runner. May 2nd is also the last day for Family Sponsors to secure their family's name on the back of the official race t-shirt. To register, click here.
The run will take place at Oak Knoll School on Sunday May 22, 2016. You can enter either the 2.5K family walk/ run, or the competitive, chip-timed 5K. Both runs will start at 9:00 a.m. and the course will wind through the streets of Menlo Park. The After Party and Wellness Fair will occur after the run at Oak Knoll School. There will be food, family fun and awards. Family Sponsor Consider becoming a Family Sponsor. With a donation of $500 you will receive:
* five race entries * your family's name will appear on the race t-shirt (sponsor by May 2), and * an invitation to the Night Before family party on Saturday, May 21
Volunteer Interested in being part of the fun but don't feel like walking or running? Why not volunteer to help on the day? To learn more about volunteer opportunities and sign up visit here.
The organizers of The Schoolhouse Rocks 5K are the MPAEF as well as the PTOs of Menlo Park City School District: Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll, and Hillview schools. All money raised will support the education of our children. For more information visit the event website here.
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!
DIAMOND
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Parent Education
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"At-Risk Teens": "Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training"
With Alejandro Martinez, PhD, Stanford University. Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) trains parents how to recognize and respond to an individual in psychological distress and get this person the help they need. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of someone in distress and possibly prevent a suicide. You will be introduced to three simple steps that can be used to help someone in distress:
Dr. Alejandro Martinez is a clinical psychologist and Senior Associate Director of the Counseling and Psychological Services at Vaden Health Center, Stanford University. This workshop is open to parents, mental health professionals, and community members.
Join us for this workshop on Tuesday, May 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p..m. in the Sequoia Union High School District Office, Birch Room at 480 James Avenue, Redwood City. Click here to register. Sponsored by 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. Questions? Contact Charlene Margot at (650) 868-0590.
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Community News
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AYSO Soccer Registration Starts May 1: Registration for AYSO Soccer for Atherton and Menlo Park residents starts today. 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.
Grassroot Soccer (GRS) Barefoot 3v3 Tournament On May 14: Inviting all Hillview students to a "Lose the Shoes" Grassroot Soccer (GRS) Barefoot 3v3 Tournament on Saturday, May 14, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at La Entrada Soccer Fields, 2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park. Registration fee is $20 per player or $25 with a GRS t-shirt included. Proceeds to benefit GRS, a non-profit promoting HIV/AIDS education through soccer in southern Africa. For more information, or to register, visit Grassroot Soccer Charity Tournament or contact us at (650) 862-2881 or losetheshoes2016@gmail.com. This event is organized by a Hillview alum.
James and The Giant Peach, May 12 - 22: When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach - and launches an adventure of enormous proportions. Buy your tickets here.
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.
Puppet & Magic Show on May 13: All ages are welcome to attend a free Puppet & Magic Show featuring two, outstanding Bay Area performers: Steve Chaney and Dante. Steve will delight children with his comedic puppeteering and voices, while Dante will amaze everyone with an award-winning magic performance. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., M-A PAC.
Summer Camp Webpage: Please visit MPCSD's 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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