Welcome to the Community Links Page
Throughout the year, many people in the outside community would like to let Hillview students and parents know about ongoing events and opportunities. These include sports, drama, tutoring, community events, camps, and lectures.We will post only those that are relevant to the students and/or parents at Hillview Middle School.Hillview Middle School’s PTO is providing resources and links for events or services only as a service to its parents and community members. Hillview Middle School’s PTO does not examine, warrant, advertise or endorse the information in any named resource or link. Hillview Middle School’s PTO is not responsible for any aspect of service that is provided by others, such as service quality, availability, accuracy of data displayed, and any other aspect of service. Users of the resources and links should use their own discretion when deciding to use any of the provided information on this website.
Community Events/ Performances
The Friends of the Menlo Park Library is pleased to present our June Mini-Sale. This will be our second mini-sale of the year and will feature titles for everyone in the family. This sale's selection includes books of many categories including biography, children’s, cooking, history, literature, mystery, science, and more. Book lovers will find treasures at reasonable prices, with many items as low as $1.
Stop by, browse, and pick-up a few new books for your collection on Sunday, June 19th, from 12 to 4 p.m. The sale will be held in the Library’s downstairs meeting room. The Menlo Park Library is located at 800 Alma Street. All funds raised benefit the Menlo Park Library.
Kelly Park Re-Grand Opening
Come join us on Saturday June 11th, 2011 from 12noon to 2:30pm, we will be celebrating the Re-Grand Opening of Kelly Park! There will be an opening ceremony, sports demonstrations, open play on the new field, and fun for the whole family! To help us celebrate Kelly Parks Re-Grand Opening the City of Menlo Park Community Services Department will be holding their 1st Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Kelly Park starting at 9am. For additional information please contact the Community Services Department at (650) 330-2220 or visit us online at www.menlopark.org. Re-Grand Opening Flyer & 3 on 3 Flyer
Packard Summer Scamper 5k/10k
Register today! The inaugural Packard Summer Scamper 5k/10k benefiting Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford will take place on Sunday, June 26.The USATF certified course on the picturesque campus of Stanford University is designed for participants of all ages and abilities. There will also be a Kids’ Fun Run, so the entire family can participate in this event. Please visit www.SummerScamper.org for more information and to register for this event.
Menlo Park Library Summer Reading Program for Children, Teens and Adults
We invite you to join the Summer Reading Program to read books, keep a reading log, write reviews, win incredible prizes, and attend entertaining events. Some highlights include music by Jose Luis Orozco, cooking with television personality Joanne Weir, animal education by Wild Things, Inc., visiting King Tut’s Tomb with Stanford Professor Patrick Hunt and poetry slamming with internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller, Kealoha. Please check our website or call for details: www.menloparklibrary.org, 650-330-2530.
Riekes Center
Parents: Are you Interested in supporting and/or finding out more about the Riekes Center for Human Enhancement? If so, please save the date of September 10, 2011 for the 2011 "Rally for Riekes". Put on your sneakers and experience the center. Dinner by Jesse Cool, drinks and music. Please emailRallyForRiekes@gmail.com for details and an invitation to this fun event.
Incoming M-A High School Parents: Volunteers Needed for Challenge Day 2011!
Join us Monday and/or Tuesday, October 24th or 25th for this memorable one-day workshop that promotes compassion, communication and community building among the Class of 2015. It's a great way for freshman parents to get involved at M-A --- a one day commitment that helps our teens break down barriers and create new levels of empathy and respect. Come participate in one of the most meaningful volunteer opportunities of the year.
Adult volunteers are critical to the program's success. Volunteer opportunities for both days include:
- Small Group Facilitator: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Registration: 8:00 am - 9:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Volunteer for any of three roles, pick the date which works best for you, then e-mail your preference (be sure to specify the date) to Lisa Deal and Ellen Mouchawar at challengeday@mabearspta.org. Please put "Challenge Day Volunteer" in the subject line. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
Parent Education
Stanford For You
Want the latest information on fun, fascinating and affordable events at Stanford University? Subscribe to Stanford For You, a free email newsletter published by Stanford for local community members. Each month you’ll receive an update on upcoming concerts, sports, family activities, lectures, health & wellness classes, parenting resources, plays, art exhibits, and more. To see the September issue and subscribe, visit http://foryou.stanford.edu.
Opportunities in the Arts
Movies, Books, & Writing Workshops
Creative writing for 3rd - 6th graders. Essays for 7th – 12th graders. Laugh & learn: themes, comparisons, and sharpen thinking muscles. Analysis & structure. Workshops starting June 21, $40 for 2-hr group sessions, weekdays/nights. Go to BigFunWriting.com for details. Contact Lisa Mitzel, M.F.A., Menlo Park, teacher/consultant at lisa-ca@comcast.net. Suited for kids & teens, including resistant writers and readers; tutoring also available.
Movies, Books, & Writing Workshops
Creative writing for 3rd - 6th graders. Essays for 7th – 12th graders. Laugh & learn: themes, comparisons, and sharpen thinking muscles. Analysis & structure. Workshops starting June 21, $40 for 2-hr group sessions, weekdays/nights. Go to BigFunWriting.com for details. Contact Lisa Mitzel, M.F.A., Menlo Park, teacher/consultant at lisa-ca@comcast.net. Suited for kids & teens, including resistant writers and readers; tutoring also available.
Dance Team Auditions May 23-25—Captivating Dance By Nona of Menlo Park
Girls and boys between the ages of 6-18 are invited to register now to audition for next year’s Captivating Dance by Nona Dance Team.
Creative writing for 3rd - 6th graders. Essays for 7th – 12th graders. Laugh & learn: themes, comparisons, and sharpen thinking muscles. Analysis & structure. Workshops starting June 21, $40 for 2-hr group sessions, weekdays/nights. Go to BigFunWriting.com for details. Contact Lisa Mitzel, M.F.A., Menlo Park, teacher/consultant at lisa-ca@comcast.net. Suited for kids & teens, including resistant writers and readers; tutoring also available.
Dance Team Auditions May 23-25—Captivating Dance By Nona of Menlo Park
Girls and boys between the ages of 6-18 are invited to register now to audition for next year’s Captivating Dance by Nona Dance Team.
Audition Schedule
- Teen Competitive Team 5/25 4:30-7PM.
- Novice Team5/23 4:30-7PM.
- Junior Competitive Team 5/24 4:30-7PM.
- New Boyz HiphopCrew for 10-18 year olds 5/25 @7:30PM.
Visit http://www.captivatingdancebynona.com/ for details and for information about dance classes. All auditions will be held at the Menlo Park Studio at 1923 Menalto in Menlo Park. Dance styles include hip hop, jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical/contemporary and ethnic. No experience required for Novice team; 1-3 years recommended for Junior and Teen Teams. Questions please email Jen at admin@captivatingdancebynona.com
Express your self at Dance Expressions in Menlo Park..
fun classes you won't want to miss out on! Everyone is welcome to join us for a brand new session with classes offered in jazz, hip hop, and creative movement! For more information and a full listing of classes please check out the website at www.danceexpressions5678.com.
Sports Opportunities
Open gym workouts for next year's 7th/8th grade Hillview volleyball players interested in the tournament team are August 10 & 17. The cost is $40. Come brush up your skills with Tournament Team coachCraig Bankowski. For more information and registration, click here. Attendance is not necessary to make the team.
Menlo-Atherton Football is pleased to announce sign ups for our 2011 season. All interested incoming freshman are encouraged to come to the entrance to Coach Parks Field on the M-A campus on Saturday, June 11 at 10:00 am to register. Check http://sites.google.com/site/menloathertonfootball/home for more information.
- Hi-Five Mini-Golfers will tee off on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting this July at Burgess Park. (3-5 years old)
- Hi-Five NFL Flag Football League will kick off on Saturdays starting this September at Nealon Park. (K-5th Grade)
- Hi-Five Hoops League will tip off on Sundays starting in January at the Arrillaga Family Gymnasium. (K-2nd Grade)
- Hi-Five Little Baseballers will begin in March of 2012. (3 years - 2nd Grade)
- Hi-Five Sports Camp will begin in June of 2012 at Kelly Park (K-8th Grade).
Summer Lacrosse!! Join us for Grizzlies Summer Ball—Tuesday evening’s June 21st - August 16th 5:30/6:45 start times—great time of day to work on skills and scrimmage this summer!! Boys and Girls ages 5 – 13 are welcome and is open to all Peninsula towns. Pay for Series of 6 sessions but are welcome to come to all 9 if you are in town. See our site www.MenloAthertonLacrosse.com for more information or email us at MenloAthertonLacrosse@Gmail.com
Registration for USYVL’s Fall 2011 Season is currently open!
USYVL is an instructional volleyball league that operates in a coed format for ages 7-15. The Organization’s mission is to provide every child with a chance to learn and play volleyball in a safe, fun, supervised, and a low-pressure environment where “Every Child Plays.”
http://www.usyvl.org/
So come out and have fun with us! We offer multiple child discounts and financial aid.
The 8 week league in Palo Alto located at Mitchell Park starts on September 13, 2011
MA Pop Warner Football
Please note that Regular Registration ends on Sunday, June 5. The remaining registration prices are as follows:
- Regular Registration Apr 1 thru Jun 5 $325
- Late Registration Jun 6 thru July 31 $375
We will also be holding a walk-up registration form submission date on Saturday, June 25 from 11 am to 2 pm at Arrillagra Gym located at 600 Alma Street in Menlo Park. This will be an opportunity to submit all of the necessary paperwork to ensure that your child is eligible for the upcoming season. Visit the website for more information. info@mapopwarner.com
Open try-outs for every player improve and nurture their love for the game - regardless of their age or level of play, boys and girls ages 6-12. Please visit our club website at www.unionfootballclub.com or look at our try-out flier www.unionfootballclub.com/pdf/tryout_younger2010-11.pdf
The SOLO Aquatics program serves the Menlo Park area, and meets the needs of all levels of athletes. Our goal is to promote personal excellence through a healthy and positive experience. All swimmers receive individual attention to ensure a fun introduction to aquatic sports, build on existing skills, and create a life-long love for the water. SOLO has been training swimmers and champions since 1986, with USA certified coaches. For more information, visit www.soloaquatics.com or call 650-851-9091 posted 9/27/10
Volunteer Opportunities
NEW DIGITAL CAMERA? Donate your old camera to the Menlo-Atherton High School digital photography class. You can bring (or mail) your old camera to the M-A High library, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton CA 94027. Please include the memory cards, manual and battery charger if you still have them. We constantly need cameras to replace ones that break or get lost. Questions? Call Sue Kayton, (650) 853-1711
WANTED - old computers, printers or parts, working or not, for M-A High PTA computer donation program. We will securely erase all your information, reload the computer, and send it home with a hard-working, needy student from M-A High who has no access to a computer at home. Help bridge the Digital Divide and get a tax write-off. We welcome corporate and individual donations. For more information or to donate contact Sue Kayton, kayton@alum.mit.edu, 650-853-1711.
Community School involvement: Library volunteers needed.
Hillview is fortunate to have so many wonderful, caring volunteers. Would you like to share these qualities with a school in our community? I am searching for volunteers to work in either the Willow Oaks Elementary (K-8) or Cesar Chavez Academy (6-8) library (both in the Ravenswood School District). The time commitment can be as little as 1 ¼ hours per month. Check in and out books, re-shelve books, and help students locate books. Please contact Julie Gaston, library volunteer coordinator: or call 650-324-2422 (posted 9/10/10)
Free and Fun for Reluctant Readers! Paws for Tales at Children's Health Council, 650 Clark Way in Palo Alto. Each Friday from 4:00 - 5:00, struggling readers can build skills by reading to a furry friend. Sponsored by the Peninsula Humane Society and the SPCA. posted 9/11/10
Summer Camps / Programs
It is not too late to register for our Teen Summer Reading Book Club! Our first meeting is Monday, June 13th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. From 3:00 - 4:00 pm we will snack, relax, and play some games. From 4:00 to 4:30 pm, we'll discuss which book/movie you want to select for the Club.
Can't make the first meeting? Send an e-mail to Angela Kroner at kroner@plsinfo.org to find out what book/movie the group selected and see if you still want to participate. Participants get 5 bonus entries in the Teen Grand Prize drawing. That's 5 extra chances to win a Sony Reader Daily Edition, an iPod Nano, or a Flip Ultra HD Camcorder.
Heroes in Training! Camp Menlo Junior Lifeguard
Kids ages 10–14 get to experience what it's like to be a lifeguard, learning about rescue and safety with fun and friendship mixed in. Week-long day camps, 10am-2pm, at the Burgess Park Pools start June 13. Red Cross-based instruction is led by Title-22 certified guards. Come to multiple camps for different weekly themes!
http://www.menloswim.com/menlo/camp_menlo/lifeguard_camps.html
Come join us for Summer Volleyball Camp hosted at Menlo School for all 6th - 12th grade students of any skill and experience level. Registration is now open for 4 different day camps June 20 - 24, June 27 - July 1, July 18 - 22, and July 25 - 29. For details visit our website: http://monsoonvb.com/
Omega Teaching
Summer Writing Seminars and Tutoring. Small class size (4-8 students). Downtown Menlo Park. Entering grades 5th and higher. Instructor is Jennifer Tsay, JD Harvard, BA Stanford. Also teaches Hillview afterschool writing program. $275, discounts available. Schedule below. Other classes and times available. Tutoring offered in other subjects, all levels: math, sciences, foreign language, test prep (HSPT, ISEE, SAT, ACT). For more info, pls. contact Jennifer: info@omegateaching.com or 650.324.1662.
Summer Writing Seminars
- Week June 20-24, AM 9:30-12 Power of Story.
- Week June 27-July 1 AM 9:30-12 Writing in Action.
- Week July 5-8th AM 9:30-12 Going to the Dogs.
- Week July 11-15th AM 9:30-12 Myth and Monsters.
- Week Aug. 1-5th AM 9:30-12 Myth and Monsters.
- Week Aug. 8-12th AM 9:30-12 Going to the Dogs.
Jim Heebner's Summer Tennis Camp
Enjoy a fun tennis camp in Menlo Park for boys and girls, ages 7-13. Mon-Fri, 9am-12 Noon, Weekly
Sessions, July 7 - August 19, Resident $254 / Non Resident $341. Sign up online at www.menlopark.org/registration Jim Heebner, USPTA Tennis Professional 650-814-6734
Spring Down Equestrian Center, located in beautiful Portola Valley, will host Horsemanship camps all summer long! Learn everything from safety around horses and horse psychology, to grooming and tacking up- and of course, riding! Ages 6 to 96! Visit our web site at www.springdown.com for more info and complete application materials.
Galileo Summer Camps
Avoid the Waitlist by Enrolling Now! Welcome to Galileo Learning, where Pre-K - 8th graders bring their ideas to life!
2011 programs include:
Galileo Summer Quest (rising 5th- 8th graders): Campers try their hand at the things they love, experiencing one Major and two exciting Minors every day during their two-week session, with options like Go-Kart Makers, Fashion Design, Video Game Design and Chefology.
The Tech Summer Camps (4th-8th graders): Hands-on science and technology classes for aspiring scientists and engineers at the Tech Museum in San Jose.
To enroll or learn more, visit www.galileo-learning.com or call 1-800-854-3684.
KidVenture Summer Camp will offer a variety of fun and enriching weekly programs such as: Rock
N’ Roll, Movie Magic, Art & Cartooning, Golf- Putting & Chipping, Health & Wellness and more.
For more information please click the following link:
http://www.newtoncenters.org/Newton_Centers/Forms_files/Kidventure-2011-Summer-Camp.pdf
The Legends Youth Summer Baseball Camps will provide your child with the most intimate and positive baseball learning environment on the Peninsula! Our infamous “camper to coach” ratio will again be made up of energetic collegiate and semi-pro players from the MP Legends team! There is no camp like it! Visit www.menloparklegends.com/camp to learn more and remember to BE LEGENDARY!
Reading Skills and Speed Reading programs will be offered this summer through the San Carlos Parks and Recreation Depart. For information, please call 1-800-978-9596.
Summer Sewing Camps in Menlo Park for boys and girls, 9 to 18. Students work on fun and creative projects with personal attention and instruction. For more information please visit www.sewwithsonia.webs.com
The Palo Alto High School Speech and Debate Camp is a weeklong summer camp aimed at fostering the necessary skills of argumentation and presentation to incoming 6th through 10th graders. The camp, which has been running for seven years, provides a high teacher-to-student ratio and a staff of championship winning high school debaters. For more information, and to register: http://bit.ly/ePIPsQ
Clase del Sol is offering Spanish classes this summer!
- Spanish 1A Review (prep for Spanish 1B)
- Spanish 1A/1B Review (prep for Spanish 2)
- 1A concentrated (for new students)
- 1B concentrated (for new students)
- Adult Spanish
Cost: $18/hour
Register by May 2nd for 10% discount
Siblings discount available
Private and semi-private tutoring also available
Email info@clasedelsol.com for more information.
Days/times finalized based on sign ups.
Camp Menlo Summer Aquatics Camp: Pre-K to Age 10
Two day camps are offered every week this summer at the Burgess Park Pools. Pre-K camp is for little ones without Kindergarten experience. Camp Menlo Age 5-10 camp is for kids who have completed Kindergarten. Both camps feature professional swim lessons daily, top quality instruction, water and dry land play, and quiet activities. Choose any of our ten 5-day camps, Jun 13-Aug 19. Making summer magic! http://www.menloswim.com/menlo/camp_menlo/summer_camps.html
JEFF ARONS' YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS AT SACRED HEART SCHOOLS
Jeff Arons is the director of tennis for Sacred Heart Schools. His coaching experiences include founding/directing the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program and coaching a Wimbledon doubles champion. His morning camps offer the beginning/intermediate level player the opportunity to develop their skills in a child friendly and fun environment. His afternoon camps are geared towards improving the performance of intermediate to advanced players.
Grades: 1st through 12th
Location: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Days: Monday through Friday
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sessions: Ten one week sessions beginning June 6 and ending August 12
Contact: Jeff Arons at jeffarons@mindspring.com
Note: We offer a 10% discount to all campers who attend multiple sessions
Web site: www.jeffaronstennis.com
Kids Fire and Knives - come learn cooking techniques and prepare amazing recipes! What other camp do you get to eat all the evidence?! Check out chefsuzy.com for camp schedules and menus! Grab a friend, and we look forward to seeing you in the kitchen!
Try Lacrosse! Atherton Lacrosse Summer Camps offers Free Spring Clinics & Summer Camp sessions for beginning lacrosse players, ages 5-14. Choose from 9 Free Clinics & 16 Summer Camps across the Bay Area! Sign up today at: www.AthertonLacrosse.com !
Sign Up For Camp lets you search 100's of camps by date, location, activities and your child's age to save you time. You can save your camps to a calendar and share your calendar with friends. Sign up for our free newsletter or refer a friend for a chance to win a free week at Camp Galileo or Galileo Summer Quest. Sweepstakes ends April 30, 2011. Visit www.signupforcamp.com
Summer at Serra!
Attached please find our informational flyer about our Summer Fun in the Sun at Junípero Serra High School. We have an action-packed campus with a day camp featuring recreation, arts & crafts, sports skills and camp Olympics for everyone from ages 5-12; Next Level Sports Camps; Co-ed middle, pre-high and high school academics highlighting enrichment in English, Math and Study Skills for middle school students; Pre-High School Academics & High School designed courses. For more information, please log onto Summer at Serra.
Countdown to India Community Center’s Camp
Registration Now Open
June 13th - Sept 2nd, 2011
This summer, you'll find all your kids’ favorite camps and many exciting new adventures like sports, public speaking and more! Come join ICC’s fun and culturally rich summer camps. Locations: Milpitas, Sunnyvale and Palo Alto. With varied activities to satisfy every taste and interest, your child can attend for a week or all summer long. Learn More.
Become an ICC Summer Camp Counselor. Applications available online NOW! Learn More.
Mindfulness Centered Healing Presents
Preventative Group Mental Health Summer Sessions 5th-8th grade
- July 11th-15th 9:00am-12:00pm $100 per day
- July 18th-22nd9:00am-12:00pm $100 per day
- July 25th-29th 9:00am-12:00pm $100 per day
1187 University Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 462-9200
Tutors & Services
Menlo-Atherton Lifeguards is an organization set up by three ex-Hillview students going into their sophomore year at Menlo Atherton HS. Each of them has a history in aquatic sports, such as water polo and competitive swimming. They are all red cross certified lifeguards, which includes rescue techniques, first aid certification, and CPR.
www.malg.org for your summer lifeguarding needs!
Clase del Sol is offering after-school Spanish classes in downtown Menlo Park. Dynamic native-speaking instructor will integrate vocabulary and grammar to create opportunities to generate authentic language. Your confidence and skills will grow from exposure to Spanish in a welcoming environment.
3rd-6th: Tuesdays 4-5pm
Contact info@clasedelsol.com for more details.
Sign up today for Omega Teaching's HSPT and ISEE Test Prep Seminars. Omega is a locally owned, non franchised educational services firm. Instructor includes Jennifer Tsay, local Hillview parent who teaches the Hillview afterschool writing program. (BA Stanford, JD Harvard).
Call 650. 324. 1662 or email info@omegateaching.com
Dr Nate Seely, (district parent, satellite communications engineering consultant) tutors all middle through high school math subjects (pre-algebra through calculus, probability and statistics). Can help prepare for standardized math tests (e.g., STAR, HSPT, SAT/AP). Travel to home, weekday/evenings, weekends. Contact at (650) 322-9854 or ntseely@gmail.com. posted 9/30/10
Lindsay Sturgeon has been tutoring math for 10 years. She tutors elementary math through pre-calculus. The charge is $75/hour or $60/45 minutes. She tutors in her home in Menlo Park. Her phone number is 805-404-9909 or email address is lindsayksturgeon@gmail.com posted 9/27/20
