Volume 7 | 29 September 2019
Better Resolution Hillview Hawk
Middle School Newsletter
This Week

Monday, September 30
Make-Up Picture day, 9:00 - 11:00 am

Tuesday, October 1
Moved to October 22: Music Potluck

Wednesday, October 2
International Walk/Bike to School Day

MPCSD Speaker Series,  Eighth Grade , screening and moderated discussion,
6:30 - 8:30 pm, PAC

Friday, October 4
One Community Campaign, last day
Looking Ahead

Monday, October 7
Canned Food drive begins

Fright Night Dance, tickets on sale M-F, student store

Tuesday, October 8
DELAC Meeting, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, TERC building, 181 Encinal Avenue

Thursday, October 10
PTO Executive Board Meeting, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Hillview large conference room

MPCSD Board Meeting, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, TERC building, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton

Friday, October 11
Friday Night Frights dance, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, PAC

Tuesday, October 15
Minimum Days begin, dismissal at 11:45 am (and ends Friday, October 18)

Tuesday, October 22
Music Potluck
Hillview School News
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International Walk/Bike to School Day
Wednesday, October 2 

Hillview is encouraging our students to try walking or biking to school. Hillview will be handing out swag to students coming to school that morning through means other than getting a car ride. Continue walking and riding every day that you possibly can!
Make-up Picture Day
Monday, September 30, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Hillview students with appointments can make-up their school picture. Schedule an appointment for your student by contacting iClicksmiles here .
Friday Night Frights - Hillview First Dance of the School Year
Friday, October 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, PAC

The dance will have a DJ, concession-like treats and pizza, a game room, and of course, the dance floor in the PAC.

  • 7th- and 8th-grade Hillview students only. This is NOT a costume dance; dress is casual 
 
  • Drop off no later than 6:30 pm or a parent will be required to escort their child to the door 

  • To leave before 8:00 pm, students must be picked up inside the PAC lobby by parent (no early releases without a parent)

  • School rules apply to dress code

  • No cell phones in the dancing area, but they will be allowed in the game room and outside  

  • Students must attend school to be able to attend after-school events that same day

Tickets will be sold the week of the dance, October 7 - 11. Purchase tickets at a discounted price at the student store during lunch for $7 with an ASB discount card, $9 for students without an ASB card, and $10 at the door. Make sure you bring your student ID card to get into the dance and extra money to buy treats. Hope to see your students all there! Email Mr. Darmanin with questions here .
Hillview Site Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 1, 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Hillview office 

The Hillview Site Council, comprised of Hillview parents, teachers, staff, and students, meets monthly to develop and evaluate progress on school-wide goals. All parents in our community are welcome!
8th-Grade Parent Information
Yearbook 
Submit your free baby picture and/or paid yearbook ad by Wednesday, February 19, our final deadline. See attached flyer here for much more information. Questions? email here .
Menlo-Atherton High School 8th-Grade Information Night
Tuesday, October 22, 6:15 - 8:20 pm, Performing Arts Center

An opportunity for parents and 8th-grade students to get to know Menlo-Atherton High School. The evening will highlight the strengths of M-A as an academic and social community, information about our athletic and enrichment opportunities. More information here . For questions, contact Mimi Menjivar here
Last Week of the One Community Campaign - 5 Days Left! 
Get us to 70% participation for Superintendent Burmeister to get a blue mohawk!
#OperationBlueMohawk

This is the final week of the One Community Campaign !  As of today, we’re at 42% family participation and we are $700,000 short of our goal. If we get to 70% participation, Superintendent Burmeister will let the four principals shave his head into a mohawk and dye it blue!  

Elementary Principals video here .

Hillview Principal video here .

While the suggested donation is $2,000 per student and assures we can meet our financial goals, participation of every family at whatever level is most comfortable is our highest priority. The first $250 of your donation will go to Hillview 's PTO supporting the volunteer opportunities closest to your child. The balance of all donations will go to the MPAEF , which funds art, drama, music, library, world language, counseling, and lower-class sizes at Hillview. Pledging here is another great option- your donation will be due by March 1st, 2020. 

If you’re still receiving emails from your OCC Outreach Steward and you have already given, given through a third party or are not planning on giving at this time, please let them know so we can make sure our records are correct and we can remove you from our Text-a-Thon list!! 

Why I donate :
“I donate to both the PTO and MPAEF because I believe that it greatly enhances the already high-quality education the Menlo Park School District offers. Being part of the Hillview PTO board, I can see firsthand where my donations go to. For example, elective programs such as world language, music and art and the elective wheel are supported by the OCC and offer great enrichment for all students. I feel very fortunate for my children to be part of this great community and will always happily support it." – Claudia Tedesco


Hillview PTO
Hot Lunch Desperately Needs Volunteers!

The hot lunch program depends on volunteers to serve lunch every day. Parents generally volunteer once per month. The time commitment is less than an hour. The Monday and Friday teams need the most support. Hot lunch is a great way to meet other parents and gives you a chance to see your students in their natural habitat! Plus, you get a Lunchmaster meal credit per shift served. Email Becky Galvez here .
Programs & Activities
Hillview Library
Sora App for eBooks and Audiobooks
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Hillview Library has a growing collection of eBooks and audiobooks. These books can be accessed through Sora, an app available for download onto the school iPad or any devices (OverDrive app will be eventually be phased out).

After opening the Sora app, find or add your school - Hillview Middle School, then sign-in with your student's user ID. The user ID is a total of six digits: created with the number 62 plus your student's 4 digit iPad passcode. 

Students with questions, see Mrs. Mathenia in the library.
Athletics
After-School Basketball
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Hawk Basketball Registration is now open!
Sunday, September 29 - Friday, October 11

Register girls and boys basketball here via Team Snap. Fees are $225 per student. Scholarships are available through your Hillview school counselor.

We do not have enough coaches to meet the anticipated demand (18 teams in total for girls and boys). If we don’t have enough coaches, students will be rostered and potentially wait-listed, based on the time of their completed registration. Questions, email Hillview Athletic Director, Amar Patel here .
MPCSD News
District English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting (DELAC)
Tuesday, October 8, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at District Office TERC building, 181 Encinal Avenue
 
DELAC is a committee for the parents of students who are learning English. At our October meeting, we will be learning about MPCSD English Learner program and goals, the roles and responsibilities of DELAC, and ways to support our student’s success in school. 
MPCSD Parent Education Speaker Series
Eighth Grade - Screening and Moderated Discussion
Wednesday, October 2, 6:30 pm, Hillview PAC
 
Remember what it was like to be in eighth grade? Wondering what it will be like to parent an 8th-grade student or need support if that's where you are now? We are inviting all parents to come watch this raw, compelling, and critically acclaimed movie together. We will process what we see and ask questions of a panel of middle school experts after the show. 
This movie is rated R, but Common Sense Media here recommends it for ages 14+. If you would like to bring your 7th- or 8th grade student, we strongly encourage you to read the Common Sense Media information and preview the movie at home before attending with your teen. 

Local favorite Steve & Kate's Camp provides free childcare for potty-trained children. Free pizza dinner will be served to children in the childcare room.

Check out MPCSD Speaker website here . All events are free to the public and held at the Hillview PAC. Light snacks and beverages will be provided for attendees.
Community News
Wheel Kids Bike Safety Class Saturday, October 20, Arrillaga Recreation Center Are you nervous about your middle school student biking to school? Does your middle school student currently bike to school, but could use practice riding in the streets? Good news! Don't miss out on your last chance of 2019 to have your 6th, 7th- or 8th-grade student learn how to safely bike to middle school with Wheel Kids. This is a specially designed ½ day class for Menlo Park students. Check it out, and enroll here .
8th-Grade Parent Information
Padre Preview Events Hosted by Serra Families October 1- November 12. Attend to learn why Junípero Serra High School is an excellent choice for your son during the transformative years of high school. Serra students and parents will speak about their Serra experiences and opportunities. Serra teachers will talk about the academic program that prepares students for successful college careers. These fun, informative events here for parents and 6th-8th-grade boys considering a Padre future!
Notre Dame High School 8th-grade girls shadow dates are open at Notre Dame High School in Belmont! Spend a day at Notre Dame getting a taste of all that Notre Dame has to offer. Parents will hear from the Director of Admissions and the Head of School. Shadow dates run from September 24 - November 20. Registration for Open House on October 27 and Information Night on November 14 available. To register for an event here or more information here . Learn more about Notre Dame here .
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