Mr. Haug and the Hillview Site Council would like to thank the 47 parents who attended either the morning or evening Profile of a Hillview Graduate input sessions on January 30. It was inspiring to see you work together to identify key skills, attitudes, and dispositions that you want to see your students develop during their Hillview years. More information to come as this work moves forward!
Wednesday, February 13, Hillview campus.
Staff and students will be practicing an emergency drill called Secure Campus. The drill prepares teachers to be on alert mode when there is a nearby danger, practice closing and locking their doors, and learn how this drill segues into Lockdown drill. We do not plan on practicing a lockdown this time, but we will differentiate the Secure Campus drill from a Lockdown drill for our students.
Hillview has developed a new advisory program to address important issues such as respect, compassion, and self-worth. Each month students will have a special program with their teachers. Beginning next week, the topic is honesty and believing in yourself. Each teacher will have a group of advisory students and will continue to work with them through the rest of the year building relationships and a fostering a greater sense of belonging at Hillview. The program was developed in part, based on student feedback collected through SEL surveys, the Expect Respect workshops, California Healthy Kids, and the Asset surveys from Project Cornerstone.
Wednesday, February 27, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Room G-4.
The Hillview Technology Team is hosting the first Parent and Community Tech Talk. This will be a parent engagement session on the Hillview 1:1 iPad program and a conversation about how to best support our students in making the best use of technology while at the same time minimizing the temptations. Join us!
Congratulations to 8th-grade student, Quinn Follmer, our Hillview Spelling Bee champion. After taking an online test, Quinn qualified for the Bay Area Regional Spelling Bee in Livermore, California. Over 200 school champions took the online test and only 57 moved on the Bay Area Regional Spelling Bee. The winner of the Regional Spelling Bee represents the Bay Area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC. We wish her the best of luck!
Yearbook – Baby Photo
Wednesday, February 27 is the final deadline to submit your 8th-grade student’s baby picture. Information for submitting the photo is here. You may email the yearbook lead here for questions.
Yearbook – Dedication
Wednesday, February 27 is the final deadline. Parents of 8th-grade students may buy a dedication to their student to be placed in the yearbook. More information is here or you may contact the yearbook lead here.
8th-Grade Graduation Celebration
Friday, June 14, evening after graduation, Hillview PAC.
The celebration is a long-standing tradition and a memorable event for ALL 8th-grade students. The party is 100% funded and planned by 8th-grade families and not a PTO-sponsored event. We ask for a contribution of $50 per 8th-grade student. Only 23% of our 8th-grade families have donate to date. We also also ask you to consider donating to the scholarship fund to support additional students and to ensure that all costs are covered. All 8th-grade students are welcome regardless of donation. You may make your donation here. If you are also interested in sponsoring any portion of the party (such as the DJ etc.) your support would be greatly appreciated. Contact Joel’ Rutsky here with questions.
Hillview 2019-20 PTO Board Nominations
The Hillview PTO Nominating Committee is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the Hillview PTO Board for the 2019-20 school year. The Board is a great way to get involved with Hillview. New parents are welcome and encouraged to submit their names and if you know others who might be great Board members, nominate them as well! Send nominations or contact us if you are interested in learning more. Email the Hillview PTO Nominating Committee here to learn how you can get involved.
The LunchMaster Menu is available for February here.
Parent Survey about Hillview
Friday, February 15, final opportunity to participate in survey.
You have received via email your unique login information for taking the annual School Parent Survey. Your responses are confidential and Panorama Education is managing the survey process to ensure data privacy and security.
The survey will take about 10-20 minutes and you will be able to provide feedback to your child’s school as a whole as well as to their specific teachers. To ensure that Hillview continues providing high-quality, rigorous learning experiences to our students, your participation is essential. Every parent received a unique code. Please complete your survey even if another parent for your student already has completed theirs. We want feedback from all perspectives.
Did not receive your survey link? These links are unique to each individual. Email here (or support@panoramaed.com). Include your name and email address, your student’s name, and your student’s school. Thank you for your time and input.
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 12, 5:00 p.m. at the TERC Boardroom, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton.
Items on the agenda include approval of the District Teacher Compensation Philosophy, approval of the 2019-20 school calendar, and Early Learning Center update. See the full agenda here. You may reach the School Board here.
Sup & Sandwich – An Informal Conversation with Erik Burmeister
Friday, April 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. You are invited to a conversation about the state of our district over a light sandwich lunch. Mr. Burmeister will give a brief presentation and then answer all your questions about the programs and experience here at MPCSD. RSVP by filling out the Google form here.
“How Social Media Affects Children’s Mental Health, and What We Can Do to Protect Them”
Wednesday, February 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Hillview PAC
A presentation by Dr. Naama Barnea-Goraly, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and a former Stanford brain researcher. Dr. Barnea-Goraly will present the latest evidence-based research on the effects social media has on youths’ mental health and provide recommendations on how to guide your children touse smartphones and social media without jeopardizing their well-being.
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with local favorite Steve & Kate’s Camp, who will provide free onsite childcare for potty-trained children. Steve & Kate’s will have games and arts and crafts activities as well as pizza and healthy snacks for all kids in the childcare room.
The Hillview Dance Show Is Coming
Tickets are available online here. $8 for adults, $5 for students, $4 for students with ASB.
Join us for a great show!
Parent Booster/Advisory Group
A call to parents to form a group that will work with the director of the Hillview music program to help strengthen and sustain it. This advisory group will examine the as-is state of the Hillview Music Program and dream about what it could be, looking at factors like elementary music enrollment, the challenge of maintaining music as students transition to middle school, and preparing them for participation in high-school music programs. Reach out here if you would like to be part of this group.
Disney Update
Parents should be receiving email communication from Richard Vaughan. Email here to be added to his direct communication.
Congratulations
Last week the 7/8 Concert Band, Jazz Band and 7/8 Orchestra performed at M-A in the Joint Concert. A heartfelt congratulations to all for your efforts and musicianship. For 8th-grade students who are heading to M-A, the music program is a wonderful community. You will have friends in all grades. Opportunities open up. The M-A Orchestra will be traveling to New York City to perform in Carnegie Hall in March! Yes, it is true, you can get to Carnegie by practicing! Keep playing! Keep music strong in Menlo Park!
Service Team Meeting – Skip the Straw Taste Tests
Thursday, February 14, lunchtime, PAC
Do you know how many straws we consumer per day? The equivalent of 127 school buses! Wonder where those straws go and how they hurt the environment? Join Service team as we gear up for National Skip the Straw Day! We’ll “test” some plastic straw alternatives. Warning: some may be edible and tasty!
Fundraiser for Paradise Fire Victims
Through Friday, February 15, Hillview office.
Hillview is teaming up with the Menlo-Atherton High School Leo Club for their Fire Aid Drive for Paradise Elementary School. Paradise Elementary needs summer clothing for girls and boys grades Kindergarten to 5th grade, and monetary donations. Please donate here on our GoFundMe. Make checks out to the M-A Leo Club, as the Leo Club will write one big check that includes all of the donations. Checks can go to the Hillview office. There is a bin in the Hillview front office for clothing donations. Questions can be directed here.
After-School Tennis Registration Open Only 15 Spots Left
The after-school tennis program is open to all Hillview students. Our head coach is USPTA tennis pro and high school coach Yasuo Fukui, you may email here. To register, visit Sportability here.
Tryouts to determine Varsity A and Varsity B teams are Sunday, March 3, at Menlo Atherton High School, and on Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 8, at Nealon Park. Once registration is full, your student will be placed on a waiting list. Often waitlisted students are added to the program. Tennis season extends from the beginning of March through early- to mid-May. There will be no program during Spring Break.
For students who have registered, sign up for your tennis tryout slots here. Some detailed information about the Hillview Tennis Team can be found here.
Boys Volleyball Coming Soon
Additional information and registration coming soon.
Questions regarding these sports programs, email here.
Auction Party Tickets – Sold Out!
As of January 31, 2019, auction dinner and party tickets are sold out, despite increasing the capacity by 20% from last year! Currently, we are taking names for the waitlist in case there are any ticket cancellations. If you would like to be added to a waitlist, email here. Note: individuals will be contacted from the waitlist in the order they were received and will only be offered tickets if a ticket cancellation occurs.
Interested in Sponsoring the Auction Party? Here’s How!
Keen to support the Auction without hosting a party or donating an item? We still need help covering the costs to put on this fabulous event. There are many opportunities for a family (or 2 plus families could split one item) to underwrite these important party details:
Sponsors will be generously thanked in event signage and an upcoming e-Newsletter. If you are interested in underwriting any of these items, contact Carrie Chen here or 650-325-0100.
We need you! Lots of opportunities to volunteer to support our schools!
The MPAEF, District Council, and PTO are volunteer-run organizations, and we couldn’t do all of the amazing work of supporting our district schools without lots of great parent volunteers. There are positions large and small for all skill sets at each of these organizations that will be open for the 2019-20 school year, and all are currently working on nominations. Want to learn more and chat with members of each organization?
Join our Meet & Greet at Art Ventures Gallery on Monday, February 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wine, beer, and light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, email Suzanne Yonkers, MPAEF Secretary, here
Save the Date to Rock this Run!
Mark your calendars…this year’s School House Rocks Run and Festival will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2019! Help make this run ROCK! Join the run team in one of these key positions:
Interested? Email here.
Thank You
We want to take the opportunity to show our appreciation for our business and realtor partners in the community. Thank you for your support!
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Caitlin Darke, Alain Pinel Realtors here
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage here
Darcy Gamble, Compass here
Gold Arrow Camp here
Winter 2019
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Cooking with Junior Chef Stars here
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Mondays
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Starfire Coding – Python Level I here
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Mondays
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Mondays
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Starfire Coding – Advanced Python here
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Mondays
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Mondays
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Winter Conditioning offered by Stella Bergan here
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Mondays & Wednesdays
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Speech and Debate by Coach Brier Buchalter here
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Tuesdays
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NEW! Acoustic Guitar offered by J ACE J Music –
Contact John Jordan for information and registration here
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Wednesdays
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Mandarin offered by Hwa Shin Chinese School here
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Wednesdays
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NEW! Rock Band offered by J ACE J MUSIC – Contact John Jordan for information and registration here
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Wednesdays
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Writing Workouts offered by Omega Teaching here
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Wednesdays & Thursdays
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The Homework Center bus, will begin on Tuesday, September 4. See the schedule here.