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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
October 11, 2024
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What's Happening at Hillsdale | |
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Knights Families,
So we were working in the Concessions on Wednesday, thinking about all that happens in there...let us share some fun facts.
*The Trailer (aka Knight Rider) sells food during home football and flag football games, as well as a track invitational. Even though these three sports use the trailer, the proceeds from the sales made benefit ALL of athletics. Flag Football Concessions
*Volunteering for concessions takes NO experience, but has lots of benefits. A free meal, a way to meet other Knight families, and saves you on gas---drop your student off at a sporting event, sign up to help with sales, and then bring your student home. (No back and forth driving) Sign up here Concessions
*Our annual A Knight 4 the Cure uses the Knight Rider for some of its food sales. Interested in donating food or helping with sales for the event? Click here AK4TC AK4TC is a school and community fundraiser that splits proceeds 5 ways. (each class AND a breast cancer charity will share monies made) Please consider supporting the event by volunteering or donating!
The morning of Friday, October 25, PTSO and Leadership will be co-hosting a Pink Breakfast for faculty and staff to kick off our A Knight 4 the Cure event that will be happening later on Friday afternoon. We are looking for breakfast donations. Here is the link to donate Pink Breakfast Donations. Doors open at 5:00pm with the games starting at 6:00.
Speaking of A Knight 4 the Cure (AK4TC), which will be on Friday, October 25 this year...we are looking for volunteers to help the day of the event--starting with set-up, ending with clean-up, and all the times in-between. Click here AK4TC
Today, we are wrapping up Pride Week with Coming Out Day. There have been so many spirit activities through the week that have supported our LGBTQIA+ students and those who support them.
Here are some things to check off your To Do List for the week:
- Purchase a Yearbook (flyer below)
- Plan to attend HHS production of Cabaret and purchase tickets (dates/purchasing info below) You are also invited to view Cabaret the Movie next Friday, October 18 in the HHS Theater (scroll to the end for details)
- Support the Foundation (or have your business donate to them) to help maintain all that they do
- Make sure to purchase your Family Athletics Pass (info below)
- Remind your student to download the Minga App for easier entrance to SMUHSD events and activities (details below)
- Consider volunteering for one of the many upcoming events/causes at HHS (AK4TC, Peace Pantry, Career Day, Concessions)--all details below
Lastly--although we are just into the 2024-2025 school year, next Thursday, October 17, we will be hosting our 8th Grade Family Knight. This is a great opportunity for current 8th graders and their families to visit HHS as they plan for high school*. (students should be entering high school the 2025-2026 school year)
Have a fabulous week and we hope to see you around campus!
Holly and Jen
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
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*** Deadline Extended to Tuesday October 15! ***
Are you or anyone you know affiliated with a business that would be interested in being an official Hillsdale Corporate Sponsor this school year? If so, please see this informational packet for the details and benefits of our sponsorship program, and reach out to Marcine Jansen at execdirector@hillsdalehsfoundation.org with any questions.
Hillsdale High School Foundation seeks partnerships with businesses and corporations who want to show their support for Hillsdale High School and our award-winning Small Learning Community model, while also showcasing their brand to Hillsdale students, families, and the wider community.
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities, from our $850 Sword Sponsorship level to our $10,000 Bishop Sponsorship level.
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HHS Athletic Contest Calendar
Come support our athletes! Go Knights! (Games in BLUE = home games)
Link to buy FAMILY PASS (Entrance for 2 Adults and 2 Children to all HHS hosted events for 24/25 season, excluding CCS playoff games)
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Bell Schedule for Week of Oct 14
There is No School on Monday October 14 because of a Staff PD Day.
Please see the complete Bell Schedule here
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Digital Student IDs Now Available
Download the Minga App to access your Digital Student ID! This app will include your "Not At School" periods to help make leaving campus as smooth as possible. Find out more here.
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AP EXAM Registration
AP exam registration for this year runs from September 30th to October 31st. Please see the AP Exam Registration section of the Hillsdale website for information on how to register for AP exams.
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SMUHSD College Fair
The annual SMUHSD College Fair is coming!
Wednesday October 16, 6:30-8pm
Aragon High School
75+ 2 and 4 year colleges + military representatives
Workshops on...
- Writing the College Essay
- Financial Aid and Loans
- Nursing Pathways
- Community college to transfer pathway
All SMUHSD students, families and grade levels welcome. Free
Information: https://bit.ly/3Y6AOMu, including the colleges and programs that will be present.
Questions? Contact Laura Burtness, Hillsdale's College, Career, and Financial Aid Advisor, 650 558 2613
See you there!
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Cabaret Movie Night
The Drama Club is hosting a showing of the 1972 Movie, Cabaret! Free Entry!
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Stanford Sleep Study
Are you a teen with a desire to go to bed earlier, or the parent of a teen?
We are conducting a study to determine whether a novel behavioral and light intervention can help you go to bed earlier. The study is 10 weeks in the Fall and another 10 weeks in the Winter. During the first part of the study, you will receive information about sleep in a series of short videos. You’ll also be given a special light that you will keep in your room that will help you get to sleep earlier. The light works automatically while you are sleeping and will be used throughout the study. Participation is completely voluntary, and you will be compensated ($500) for your time.
If you are interested in participating, you can click here to determine your eligibility or visit our website for more information. If you have any questions, you can contact the Research Coordinator at denizkes@stanford.edu or 650-732-6823.
For complaints, concerns, or participant's rights, contact 1-866-680-2906.
See this flyer for more information.
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Hillsdale Peace Pantry ~ Community Garden ~ Community Closet
October 2024
"Empathy is the starting point for creating a community and taking action. It's the impetus for creating change." - Max Carver
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Peace Pantry
If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry this Friday OR in October please sign up here. Our volunteer team meets in the Alameda Parking Lot every Friday morning at 7:30am to provide weekly groceries and essential items to families. Volunteers can sign up to work the Emergency Food Drive Thru or volunteer to deliver groceries to 3-4 Hillsdale families who do not have transportation. No experience required. *New: We will soon shift to a Farmer’s Market model and we will need additional volunteers to support these efforts.
Community Garden
If you are interested in joining our Community Garden Team please email bstevenson@smuhsd.org to learn more. We currently need Thursday harvest support from 3:30pm-5:00pm. All you need to do is show up. No experience required. Our Community Garden Team is currently producing over 100 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables each week which directly supports Hillsdale families enrolled in our Peace Pantry. *Please follow us on Instagram, @hhs_community_garden, for updates. *We need additional support in October putting a fresh layer of wood chips down to help prepare our garden for rain and winter.
Community Closet
Our Community Closet Team is working hard on our Community Closet expansion project. Soon, students will be able to access a well designed space to shop for clothes and essential items. Our volunteer team is currently in need of (ONLY) men’s (high school age) jeans, Hillsdale gear/swag, new socks, new undershirts and essential items. We can accept donations every Wednesday from 2:45pm-4:00pm OR Friday mornings from 7:30am-8:30am in the Alameda Parking Lot. *Please follow us on Instagram @hhs_community_closet
Brett Stevenson
Hillsdale ETA Co-Executive Director
ETA Website, ETA Overview Slides. ETA Donation Page
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Halloween Pub Crawl ~ Senior Fundraiser
SIGN UP & PAY here => bit.ly/pubcrawl2024
Grab a friend and a costume as our annual Halloween event is back! The parents of the Class of 2025 are organizing a fundraiser to help fund Senior Class activities. To all those over 21, please join us on Saturday, OCTOBER 26, 2024 for the annual "Halloween" themed PUB CRAWL in downtown San Mateo.
You do not need to be a Senior parent to attend - all community members over 21 are welcome and encouraged to attend!
*this is a parent organized event, and not sponsored by Hillsdale High School.
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Hillsdale Yearbook Pre-sale on Now!
Buy your copy of The Shield 2025 yearbook before November 1, 2024 to get the $80 pre-sale price and free personalization - the student's First and Last Name imprinted on the back cover.
Order your copy here
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Golden State Warriors ~ Cheer Team Fundraiser
Join us for an exciting night of basketball at the December 5th Warriors game while supporting your HHS Cheer Team! Grab your tickets before November 1st to ensure you are part of the action. See this flyer for details on how to purchase tickets.
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Concession Volunteers Needed
Can you help will concessions? The Snack Shack is looking for volunteers for our Knights' home games this fall. Volunteers get FREE admission to the game AND a FREE meal!
Please sign-up here.
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Volunteer Opportunities for Teens!
The inclusion of an opportunity in this document is not an endorsement or recommendation by SMUHSD.
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Important District Updates | | |
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Upcoming Family Education Webinars
The following webinars are free and provide simultaneous Spanish interpretation unless otherwise noted.
Supporting Boys' Relationships and Healthy Development
Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Judy Chu, EdD, educator, researcher, and author of "When Boys Become BOYS"
Register
Understanding Neurodivergence: Creating a More Empathetic, Accessible World
Thursday, October 17, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Amanda Morin, Author and Educator
Register
Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/family-ed
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October 11: Discovering Careers in Behavioral Health
StarVista's HAP-Y, health ambassador program for youth, is excited to announce they have partnered with Allcove and Edgewood to host a behavioral health career panel on Friday, October 11 from 5 - 7 p.m. at allcove San Mateo.
The panel will showcase different careers in the behavioral health field.
Each speaker will touch on their education background, what their career entails, and share some highlights. Register.
Location: allcove San Mateo, 2600 South El Camino Drive, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94403
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2024 TeenTechSF Civic Hackathon is Saturday, October 12 - Sunday, October 13
2 days, 11 hours, 100 teens generating thousands of ideas for tech solutions to community problems!
The TeenTechSF Civic Hackathon is free, beginner-friendly, and open to all Bay Area teens. New hackers are encouraged to participate.
TeenTechSF will have a special award category for first-time hackers and $1000 worth of PRIZES and GIVEAWAYS throughout the two-day long event! Workshops will be available on how to design your own website, mobile apps, and video games.
Details
Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and
Sunday, October 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: San Francisco Main Library @ SFPL's Children's Center
Learn more and REGISTER -- SPACE IS LIMITED to 100 spots!
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Saturday, October 12: Dia De Los Muertos Event
The San Mateo Police Activities League and The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department presents a free event for the whole family celebrating Dia De Los Muertos on Saturday, October 12, 12 - 3 p.m.
Highlights:
Arts and Crafts
Jumpers
DJ
Food Trucks
Music and Dance Performances
Craft Vendors
Car Show
Community Booths
Dr. Martin Luther KIng, Jr Park
725 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo
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Evento del Día de los Muertos el sábado 12 de octubre
La liga de Actividades de la Policía de San Mateo y el Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de San Mateo invitan a las familias a este evento de entretenimiento gratuito celebrando el Día de los Muertos. Este evento se llevará a cabo el sábado 12 de octubre de 12:00 a 3:00 p.m.
El evento ofrece:
Manualidades
Brincolines
Camiones de comida
Música y danza
Exhibicion de autos
Puestos comunitarios
La dirección del evento es en el Parque Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
725 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo
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Rotary Club of San Mateo Hosts Fun Run on October 20
The Rotary Club of San Mateo is hosting the Great Goblin Escape Fun Run 5K and 10K on Sunday, October 20 at Seal Point Park in San Mateo. SMUHSD Community members can use the code SMUHSD for a $5 discount on registration.
Sponsor proceeds from this event benefit college scholarships for local students!
Learn more on the San Mateo Rotary Club's website: https://rotaryclubofsanmateo.com/events/2024-fun-run
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Love the Arts? Attend an Upcoming Concert or Play!
Visit the District website at smuhsd.org/vapa for a list of upcoming concerts and plays taking place across the District. These visual and performing arts events are open to anyone in the community.
Upcoming Performances:
Aragon
Potluck Concert: October 18
Fall Musical - Sister Act The Musical: November 21-24, 2024
Burlingame
Fall Play - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: November 14-17
Capuchino
Fall Play - Ghostlight: November 14-16
Hillsdale
Fall Musical - Cabaret: November 1-3, 2024
Mills
Fall Plays - Steel Magnolias and The Play that Goes Wrong: November 7-9
San Mateo
Fall Play - Sweeney Todd: October 24-27
Instrumental Winter Concert: December 10
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