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In This Issue
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Volunteer at Hillview
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Quick Links
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This Week
Monday, September 12
- Hllview Music Boosters meeting, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Music Room
- Hillview PTO meeting, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Hillview Site Council meeting, 3:15 - 5:15 p.m., Hillview Office Conference Room
Tuesday, September 13
- Houston Kraft speaking on campus
Wednesday, September 14
- Picture Day during P.E. (Periods 1, 3, 5, & 7)
- MPCSD Speaker Series: "Surviving and Thriving the Middle School Years" with Willy Haug, 6:30 p.m., Hillview PAC
Thursday, September 15
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Looking Ahead
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, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., RSVP here
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Hillview School News
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Bike RodeoOur first bike rodeo will take place during 6th grade PE classes on Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22. We encourage all 6th grade students to ride their bikes to school that day to participate in the rodeo activities. We will have bikes for students to use who might not have one at school. We are excited to partner with the Menlo Park Police Department (MPPD) and others to bring this great activity to our students and encourage student safety while on bicycles. Bike Rodeo Volunteers NeededInterested in helping out with our first Bike Rodeo hosted by Officer Ferguson and the MPPD? We need volunteers to help run, supervise and chaperone bike stations during the event. Please click here to sign up!
We are also looking for bikes in good condition to use in the bike rodeo. Do you have one of these that you'd like to donate to the school? Please email Danielle O'Brien for donation information.
Guest Speaker - Houston Kraft
Houston Kraft, motivational speaker and kindness advocate, is coming to Hillview on Tuesday, September 13. Students will attend an assembly about how they can be leaders on campus and strengthen their character through kindness, patience, honesty, and humility. We are so excited to welcome Houston to Hillview and engage our students in how to use their character to create a better campus! Want more information about Houston Kraft and his message? Click here to check out his website.
Host Family Urgently Needed for Hillview Intern from Spain
Hillview School will host 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 host 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.
School PicturesSchool pictures are this Wednesday and Thursday in PE classes. iClickSmiles, our school photographer, will be on campus taking beautiful outdoor photos of each student. Pictures will be taken on Wednesday in periods 1, 3, 5, and 7. O n Thursday, periods 2, 4, 6, and 7 will take their pictures. All ordering will be done online and more information will come after picture day about specific ordering instructions. Until then, iClickSmiles has a great website with information on how to make this a great school picture. **7th period PE students -- please check with your teacher to find out which day is your particular picture day!
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MPAEF and Hillview PTO Joint Campaign
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Hillview PTO and MPAEF Working Together
DONATE TODAY!
Thank you to the 348 Hillview families who have donated to the PTO during the first two weeks of school. We appreciate your support! So far, together we have raised $100,315 which is 56% of the way to our $180,000 goal. As you can see, we have a long way to go in a short amount of time.
If you haven't had the time to donate yet, there are still two more weeks to help us reach our goal - just click here to donate today!
The PTO and the MPAEF continue their joint efforts to make Hillview the best it can be for our kids. To find out more about how your donations help to bridge our district's funding gap read the Are You IN announcement letter.
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. However, any amount gets us closer to our goal.
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
The Hillview PTO and MPCSD need people to help greet and check-in guests at three Parent Education workshops being held at the Hillview PAC on September 14 (this Wednesday), October 5 and November 16. Volunteer for one or all three. For details contact Julie Nelson.
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Programs & Activities
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Music News
Hillview Music Boosters Meeting
Hillview Music Boosters will meet this Monday, September 12 in the Music Room from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. All parents who want to help develop the music program and be leaders for upcoming events are welcome to come. You don't need to have a child in the Music Program to help. See you there!
Woodside Community Theatre Rehearsing at HillviewWoodside Community Theatre is using Hillview as its rehearsal site for the upcoming production of "Ragtime" in October. If you are walking by the Music & Drama Room on Saturdays and during the week, wondering who is singing; that is your answer! Hillview students will receive a free ticket for Preview Night. More details to follow!
Annual Hillview Music PotluckBest Dinner Show at Hillview! Yes, it's coming. The Annual Hillview Music Potluck is on Wednesday, September 28. Look for more details but come to hear the chorus, jazz band, featured alumni and soloists and more perform! Bring a neighbor, your child's private music teacher and yourself and enjoy the fun company of our merry band! The food starts at 6:00 p.m. and music at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. No better way to spend an evening than to enjoy music with your family!
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 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 Is 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
Intramural Sports Intramural sports will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays during lunchtime in the gym. The first activity this year will be badminton and/or volleyball. Both nets will be up. Girls Volleyball Tournament Team
The Girls Volleyball Tournament Team will have their third and fourth practices this week on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The tournament team will play in their first competition this Saturday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m. at La Entrada. Participating schools include: Hillview, Woodside Elementary, Corte Madera, and La Entrada. The Hillview Community is invited to attend and support their fellow Hawk Athletes. Burgess League VolleyballTeam placement workouts will be held on Monday, September 12 in the Hillview Gym. Schedule will be: 6th grade from 3:15 - 4:35 p.m., 7th grade from 4:45 - 6:05 p.m., 8th grade from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Following the workout, the coaches and Mr. Bell will put together fair teams while taking into consideration any conflicts. Please inform Mr. Bell about all conflicts. Changes will be limited once teams are formed. Stanford Women's Volleyball ClinicThrough 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 FootballSecond week of practice begins this week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. All players must wear a mouthpiece.
Please direct questions regarding any of the sports programs to Harry Bell, Athletic Director,
(650) 483-4049.
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MPCSD News
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Fall 2016 MPCSD Speaker Series: "Surviving and Thriving the Middle School Years" with Hillview Principal Willy Haug
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m., Hillview PAC.
Don't miss this year's MPCSD Speaker Series events, kicking off with our very own Mr. Haug! Each year, the Hillview PTO, the MPAEF, and the District Council sponsor a fantastic series of speakers, films, and discussions for our parents and the greater community. All events are open to the public, include free childcare and refreshments, start at 6:30 p.m., and are hosted at Hillview's Performing Arts Center (PAC). Questions? Email speakerseries@mpcsd.org.
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Parent Education
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Common Ground Speaker SeriesThis speaker series features a calendar of Parent Education talks throughout the year with distinguished speakers in education, parenting and health at venues on the San Francisco Peninsula. Guests affiliated with Menlo Park City School District schools are welcome to attend for a $20.00 fee at the door. Please check out their website for more details.
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, 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
As seen in the recent MPAEF 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 Hillview Principal Willy Haug and MPCSD 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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Adopt a Teacher at the Ravenswood City School District: The Adopt-a-Teacher program is intended to meet two needs of the Ravenswood City School District. The first is to increase teacher morale and improve teacher retention. The second is to provide much needed materials to the teacher and their classroom. If you are interested, contact Pamela Benson for more information.
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.
AYSO Soccer Girls, U14 Openings: Is your 12- or 13-year old daughter interested in soccer? Our AYSO season has just started and we could use a few more players; any skill level is welcome. Practices are Wednesday at Burgess and Thursday at Hillview. Saturday games through the fall. If you are interested, please email Eric Olson. 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! FREE Lacrosse Clinic: September 11 and 25, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Holbrook-Palmer Park. Introductory clinics hosted by Menlo-Atherton Grizzlies Lacrosse for boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Please register on our website. 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. $30.00 in advance, $35.00 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. Safe Routes to Schools Event: September 12, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Arrillaga Recreation Center: Oak Room. Please join the Menlo Park Bicycle and Transportation Commissions for a special presentation from the City of Palo Alto on their highly successful Safe Routes to Schools Program. Learn how Palo Alto has funded and developed their Safe Routes program and get the chance to talk with Menlo Park's Bicycle and Transportation Commissioners about your child's Safe Routes to School Program.
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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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