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In This Issue
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Volunteer at Hillview
Hot Lunch Volunteers
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Quick Links
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Questions? Email:
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This Week
Monday, September 5
Tuesday, September 6
- Hillview Site Council Meeting, 3:15 - 5:15 p.m., Hillview Office Conference Room
Wednesday, September 7
- Extended Learning Day/Block Day, dismissal at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 8
- Extended Learning Day/Block Day, dismissal at 2:30 p.m.
Friday, September 9
- Are You IN? PTO/MPAEF Joint Campaign Kick-Off - Students wear orange
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Looking Ahead
Monday, September 12
- Hillview PTO meeting, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Hillview Site Council meeting, 3:15 - 5:15 p.m., Hillview Office Conference Room
Wednesday, September 14
- Picture Day during P.E. classes in Periods 1, 3, 5, & 7
Thursday, September 15
Thursday, September 22
- Hillview Back-to-School Night, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Hillview Campus
Wednesday, September 28
- Hillview Music Potluck, 6:00 p.m., Hillview PAC
Thursday, September 29
- MPAEF Hillview New Family Social, NEW TIME: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., RSVP here
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Hillview School News
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Host Family Urgently Needed for Hillview Intern from Spain
Hillview School will have an intern from Spain this year. She is here through the Amity International organization for the school year and needs housing. We are looking for three hosts families (8-10 week terms) to welcome her into their homes while she works with our children and takes English classes. Please email Liliana Perazich for more information; she arrives this week!
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MPAEF and Hillview PTO Joint Campaign
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ARE YOU IN? Joint Campaign Kick Off
This week we officially kick-off the Joint Campaign with the PTO and the MPAEF collaborating to continue to make Hillview extraordinary.
When you support the PTO, you make curriculum enrichment, field trips, community building events, and well-supplied classrooms possible.
When you support the MPAEF, you help our district fund additional best-in-class teachers, aides, and their professional development; credentialed specialists in science, art, music, performing arts, various electives, and our libraries; design-thinking curriculum and technology to foster creativity, flexibility, and collaboration; innovative teaching through Jeanie Ritchie Grants; and dedicated counselors to support students' emotional well-being and social development, including digital responsibility.
When you support the PTO at $250 per child and the MPAEF at $1500 per child, you are making a real difference in all our students' education.
Together, we INSPIRE in our children a love of learning
Together, we INVOLVE ourselves in their learning journey
Together, we INVEST in their future
PTO donations are due by September 30. Please make your gift or pledge to the MPAEF by
November 4. You can also reach out to your PTO Membership Team at
Click here to support these organizations today. Thank you for your support!
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PTO News
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Volunteer at Hillview
Hillview is a community-supported school -- not just with money but with time. Volunteers contribute hundreds and hundreds of hours of time that save our school, and our district, literally thousands of dollars, and free up time for our teachers and administrators to concentrate on what is most important: educating our children.
To be able to continue to offer our students the most innovative education in a supportive environment, we need each family to contribute 5 hours of volunteer time per year. There are dozens of ways to share your time with our community -- in a classroom, on campus, or from home. Can you serve hot lunch once a month? Chaperone two dances, or a field trip? Coordinate a special event for a teacher via email from home? Please click here to fill out our volunteer questionnaire or contact PTO Volunteer Coordinator Patti Buck and she will help identify a meaningful way for you to help!
Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed
Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th grade parents: we need you to help serve hot lunch! It's less than an hour commitment and one of the best ways to connect with the students during the school day. Sign up to work weekly, every other week, or once a month, the choice is yours. Please email hotlunch@hillviewpto.org to sign up.
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Programs & Activities
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After-School Activities
Hillview's PTO is excited to offer its students a wide array of after-school programs this fall. There is something for every student's interest. There are so many great programs offered, from Mandarin, to Lacrosse and even Fencing! Click on any of the links below to gather more specific information about each program, including description, registration links and pricing. Please be mindful that each program will only be offered if the minimum student enrollment is reached. Click here for more information. Questions? Please contact Kim Hinshaw, PTO After-School Programs Coordinator
Music News
Jazz Band Audition Information
All Hillview students are welcome to be a part of the Jazz Band program. Audition music and materials can be downloaded here. Please read the cover letter for all of the information and then download the appropriate parts. Auditions will continue through this week.
District Instrument Requests All District instruments are loaned to students based upon availability, need, and transportation concerns (ever try to take a tuba on the bus?). If you know you are going to need an instrument for use at school, please email Mr. Vaughan. Fall Concert Dates Mark your calendars -- these are our first Fall performances. All are invited and please bring a friend! - September 28 - Hillview Music Potluck at 6:00 p.m. in the Hillview PAC
- October 4 - Hillview 7/8 Orchestra & Menlo-Atherton perform a Joint Concert at the Menlo-Atherton PAC
It is going to be a great year! Welcome back!
Service News
Students invited to join the Hillview Service Team
The Silver Hawks Service Team is excited to get started again with the new school year. All students (6th - 8th grades) are welcome to attend our first lunchtime meeting which will be on Thursday, September 15 at 11:40 a.m. in the PAC. We will meet twice a month on Thursdays at lunchtime. Parents also are welcome to join the meetings and learn about how we will work together to give back to our community. Students can earn Block H service points for attending service meetings and events.
Student Leadership Roles
We would like to encourage any 8th graders who are interested in taking a leadership role in service this year to please contact us as soon as possible. Any parents that would like to help with service this year are welcome to email us as well.
Everyone invited to our 1st Community Service Project
Coastal Clean-up is on Saturday, September 17 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Everyone is welcome to join! This annual event brings communities together throughout the state to clean California's beaches, lakes and watersheds. Join us as we remove trash and recyclables from our local watershed. Students earn Block H service points for participating in these events.
There are 2 clean-up locations in Menlo Park: - Site 1 - San Francisquito Creek - Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the little park at the intersection of East Creek Drive and Alma St. Click here to sign up. Contact: Erin Banks Rusby
- Site 2 - Bedwell Bayfront Park at Bayfront Expressway and Marsh Rd. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the 2nd parking lot, nearest to the restrooms. Contact: Davena Gentry
We welcome all Hillview Families to the 2016-2017 School Year. Information about registration dates/times, practices, and game schedules for lunchtime intramurals and Hillview PTO-sponsored After-School Sports will be posted in each weekly newsletter. Intramural Sports Intramural sports will be held again this year, most likely on Wednesdays and Thursdays during lunchtime in the gym. Please watch for further announcements about the first set of days and activities. After-School Sports The Girls Volleyball Tournament Team has been selected. The first practice is Tuesday, September 6, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Hillview Gym. We congratulate all who tried out. Registration for Burgess League Volleyball is now complete. All Hillview girls are eligible to participate. If you are interested in participating, please join the waiting list on Sportability. Mandatory Team Placement workouts will take place on Monday, September 12 for 6th graders from 3:15 - 4:35 p.m., 7th graders from 4:45 - 6:05 p.m., and 8th graders from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Through the efforts of Mr. Eaton, we are excited to announce that the Stanford Women's Volleyball Team will put on a clinic for Hillview players and coaches on Wednesday, September 14, after school from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Flag football is open to all Hillview Students. Registration is open still and there may be some remaining slots available. Otherwise, interested participants will be placed on a wait list. The first practice will take place on Thursday, September 8, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
All players will need a mouthpiece.
Please direct questions regarding any of the sports programs to Harry Bell, Athletic Director,
(650) 483-4049.
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Parent Education
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M-A Parent Education Series: Documentary Film - "Breaking Points" (The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids)
Panel Discussion with M-A Principal Simone Rick-Kennel and former M-A Principal Matthew Zito. Wednesday, September 21, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC). Click here to register.
HOMEWORK. COLLEGE ESSAYS. SOCIAL MEDIA. SPORTS. VOLUNTEERING. PART-TIME JOBS. FRIENDS. Teens' lives are jam-packed from the time they wake up until the time they finally sleep--just keeping up is a daily struggle for many. BREAKING POINTS, a short documentary, explores the stress and pressures our teens face every day, as well as the unhealthy ways that many of them cope, including abusing prescription stimulants. This powerful film is part of The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids' Medicine Abuse Project, a national action campaign with the goal of preventing and addressing prescription medicine abuse among teens. This free event is open to parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members. Spanish interpretation will be available. Questions? Please contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Director, The Parent Education Series, at (650) 868-0590. For Spanish, contact Lilly Quiñonez, Parent Center Coordinator, at 650-322-5311, Ext. 50255.
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MPAEF News
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MPAEF's New Family Social - New Time from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
As seen in the newsletter, we look forward to welcoming all new parents to a casual Welcome Social at a fellow Hillview family's home on Thursday, September 29 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. You will meet our principal, Willy Haug, our Superintendent, Maurice Ghysels, and our MPAEF and Hillview PTO leaders; they'll be talking about our amazing school and our community-funded school district.
Our goal is to make this a fun and educational evening for you to meet other parents and to hear about what is happening at Hillview and in our District. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
Thank you to Cannonball Wine Company for donating their delicious wines and thank you to Mama Coco Restaurant for donating the wonderful food.
Parents only please. Click here to RSVP.
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Community News
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AIM4MP Support Group: WELCOME Families of Students with Learning Challenges and Special Needs! AIM4MP is a group of district parents who share advice, information and mutual support. To join the email group and stay connected with other families who understand and have similar interests, please send a request including your name, your child's name, grade, and school to mpparents@yahoogroups.com.
Check out the Menlo Park 4-H Club: The Menlo Park 4-H club invites you and your kids (aged 5-19) to our meeting on Tuesday, September 13, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Encinal School. Learn about how 4-H gets kids involved in community service and activities like archery, poultry, cooking, service dogs, and science/engineering/technology for kids. Please email any questions to Julie Quinlan. Hope to see you there! M-A Volleyball Community Clinic 2016: September 23, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., M-A. Calling all volleyball players in grades 3-8! Join the Northern California Division I Championship M-A Volleyball team at their annual Community Clinic! Learn the game or hone your skills during a fun afternoon with the M-A volleyball teams and other local volleyball players. We welcome all players regardless of skill or experience. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Outlet Support Group: Outlet is a local LGBT+ youth-centered support program provided by Adolescent Counseling Services, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing counseling, education, substance abuse treatment and other services to youth and their families across San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The program hosts weekly support groups for youth ages 10-18 on weekday evenings in Mountain View, Redwood City and San Mateo. Check out our website for group meeting times and other services that we provide to the community!
Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory (PVTC) Fall Classes: PVTC's classes are open to students of all skill levels, from novice to experienced in Pre-K through high school. In addition to teaching acting skills, these classes build self-confidence and encourage collaboration with peers. Each week, students learn about theatre through well-loved theatre games and creative acting exercises. Students also rehearse a short play that is performed at the end of our sessions for family and friends. Classes begin the week of September 12. Click here to register online. Questions? Email info@pvtc-ca.org.
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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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