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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
October 4, 2024
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What's Happening at Hillsdale | |
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Knights Families,
WOW! October came in HOT...pun very much intended.
Also hot--the Fall Choir concert that is next Thursday, October 10th in the Auditorium. Who wouldn't want to enjoy hearing the voices of the talented HHS choir singers.
Choir isn't the only part of our Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) that is in need of recognition. Hillsdale's production of Cabaret is coming soon--it's just a month away and tickets are already on sale (flyer with purchase details below).
Speaking of "sales", this week, HHS faculty was able to start requesting items from PTSO that help support them in their classrooms. In addition to that list, we are asking for Kleenex, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes. Donations can be dropped at the office anytime with a note--"Attn: PTSO". Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Sunday October 6th is the last day to complete the Safe Routes to Schools Survey. This survey is confidential and helps the City of San Mateo know our thoughts about walking and biking to school. Safe Routes to Schools Survey
Jumping to the end of the month, we will be having our schoolwide A Knight 4 the Cure event. This is a community event where the proceeds are split amongst the 4 classes AND a breast cancer charity. We will be looking for volunteers AND food/item donations. PTSO also co-hosts a Pink Breakfast with Leadership for the Faculty and Staff on the day of the event, Friday October 25th. Sign Up Geniuses for BOTH events are coming this week!! If you or your business have specialty items/decor (pink donuts, cupcakes, custom cookies, pink swag) that you'd like to donate before the sign up is released, please reach out to us via email. Thank you for supporting.
On the topic of Pink and Breast Cancer Awareness, there will be free mammograms available, tomorrow at the Pink Patch Party hosted by the San Mateo Police Department. For more information and to sign up, click here or check out the flyer below.
Bringing the focus back to the coming week with Hillsdale's Pride Week. October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. Pride Week is yet another example of how our school supports all---and that everyone has a place here. There are spirited activities planned through the week, wrapping up with Coming Out Day on Friday.
Don't like your picture that you took for the yearbook or have yet to take it at all? Monday is picture retake day. Did we just mention yearbook?? Don't forget to make sure to purchase one a the deeply discounted rate currently offered.
Monday is our monthly Athletics Booster meeting which will be held in person and virtually--all are welcome! Attend and learn more about how athletics at HHS works.
Junior and Senior Families, registration is now open for the District-wide College Fair that will take place at Aragon this year. This is an annual SMUHSD event where 75+ college representatives will be in attendance and there will also be presentations about paying for college, plus more. For more information, including a list of participating colleges/universities, click here
Don't forget to scroll through the bulletin for flyers, information, and attachments that could apply to YOU!
Have a hopefully cooler weekend!
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
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Did you know that Hillsdale's Houses are a nationally recognized, award-winning program? Our Small Learning Communities are what make Hillsdale special and unique.
Our House system is essential, and it's an expensive program to run. That is why HHSF needs to raise $600,000 this year to pay the additional teacher salaries that district funding does not cover. We need your help!
Please consider contributing to the Foundation, either one-time or monthly. If you have already given, we deeply appreciate your support. Thank you!
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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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Donations for Pride Week
Hello Hillsdale Families!
Are you interested in contributing specific items or donations to Hillsdale High School’s Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA)? Your donation would help support GSA-sponsored events such as Pride Week (October 7-11), movie nights, and field trips.
If you are interested in donating food sale items, look for sign-ups here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EADAF28ABF9C70-51677167-gsapride#/n
The supplies we will be using for our food sales are:
- Costco chocolate chip cookies
- Chips flavor pack
- Costco candy assorted
If you are interested in contributing to club funds please send cash or checks (made out to Hillsdale High School with “GSA” in the memo line) to the Front Office, where we will have a box to receive donations. Please read the following information as to how your donation is being used for good.
- GSA has an annual tradition of celebrating national Coming Out Day as a way to recognize and empower our LGBTQ+ identifying students and staff. We create curriculum for every advisory, host food fairs, lunch craft activities, and on Friday, our celebration of coming out.
- Our movie nights are held once per semester and are a means of fostering community outside of the classroom. During this time, all students are invited to join us for a movie surrounding an LGBTQ+ topic, and eat popcorn and delicious pizza.
- Our field trip to the Castro neighborhood is a long standing tradition where all students celebrate the end of the year by taking a walking tour and exploring the Castro to learn about its rich culture and historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community.
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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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Hillsdale Community,
We hope this finds you well as Fall is officially upon us. We continue to be humbled by the dedication and commitment of our student and adult volunteers at our Peace Pantry, Community Garden and Community Closet. Looking back, September was a critical month as we continue our Hillsdale Community work. On September 26th, our Garden Team, harvested 100 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables which put our 2024 YTD total at 1,535.93 pounds. This 2024 total surpassed our 2023 YTD total of 1,507.5 pounds and our harvest will continue into October and November. We received good news in September that we were awarded a $19,500 Measure K Grant to help sustain our Peace Pantry, Community Closet and Community Garden efforts. However, what felt most inspiring and hopeful in September were all of the new student and adult volunteers who continue to make this volunteer work feel sustainable!
Hillsdale Stands Together!
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
OCTOBER 26, 2024
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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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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Golden State Warriors ~ Spirit Squad Fundraiser
Join us for A Knight with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, December 7th, in support of Hillsdale's Spirit Squad! Don’t miss this exciting night of basketball and school spirit, where a portion of the ticket sales will go back to the Spirit Squad. Let’s show our Knight pride and cheer on the Warriors together! See flyer for details on how to purchase tickets.
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Volunteer for our Career Speaker Series Panel
Hillsdale's College & Career Center runs a Career Speaker Series panel in which YOU volunteer to speak with students who are interested in a particular career field. We have these panels once a month, focusing on a general career field. We are looking for all educational levels and backgrounds.
To sign up/get more information: https://bit.ly/CareerSpeakerSignUp
Questions? Contact Jerel Reyes, Career Coordinator [JReyes@smuhsd.org; 650 558 2648] or Laura Burtness, College, Career, & Financial Aid Advisor [LBurtness@smuhsd.org; 650 558 2613]
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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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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM, we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM takes place annually each October, but its purpose is to confirm our commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme: “Access to Good Jobs for All.”
Learn more about NDEAM: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
Learn more about work experience opportunities for SMUHSD students who have a disability: https://www.smuhsd.org/departments/special-education/transition-programs
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Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Empleo de Personas con Discapacidades
Durante el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Empleo de Personas con Discapacidades, o NDEAM, celebramos el valor y el talento que los trabajadores con discapacidades aportan a los lugares de trabajo y la economía de los Estados Unidos. El NDEAM se lleva a cabo anualmente en octubre, pero su propósito es confirmar nuestro compromiso de garantizar que los trabajadores con discapacidades tengan acceso a buenos empleos, todos los meses de todos los años. Ese es el espíritu detrás del tema oficial de este año: “Acceso a buenos empleos para todos”
Obtenga más información sobre NDEAM: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam/spanish
Obtenga más información sobre las oportunidades de experiencia laboral para estudiantes que tienen una discapacidad: https://www.smuhsd.org/departments/special-education/transition-programs
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October is LGBTQIA+ History Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month has been identified to remind all cultures within our wider community of the important roles LGBTQIA+ people have taken in shaping the social, cultural, historical, legal, and political worlds we live in today.
SMUHSD appreciates and recognizes the importance of LGBTQIA+ History Month as an effective means of educating and calling to action our community members to work together by fighting prejudice and discrimination in their own lives.
Increasing visibility, raising awareness, and teaching LGBTQIA+ history fosters a welcoming school climate where LGBTQIA+ students, families, and educators can live their authentic lives and be treated with dignity and respect.
SMUHSD’s LGBTQIA+ History Month Proclamation serves as a call to action for educators, students and community members to find tangible ways to understand and honor the LGBTQIA+ community during LGBTQIA+ History Month and all year long.
Read the proclamation in Spanish: www.smuhsd.org/proclamations
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Octubre es el Mes de la Historia LGBTQIA+
El Mes de la Historia LGBTQIA+ se ha identificado para recordar a todas las culturas de nuestra comunidad en general el importante papel que han desempeñado las personas LGBTQIA+ en la configuración del mundo social, cultural, histórico, jurídico y político en los que vivimos hoy.
SMUHSD aprecia y reconoce la importancia del Mes de la Historia LGBTQIA+ como un medio eficaz para educar y llamar a la acción a los miembros de nuestra comunidad para que trabajen juntos luchando contra los prejuicios y la discriminacion en sus propias vidas.
Aumentar la visibilidad, generar conciencia y enseñar la historia LGBTQIA+ fomenta un clima escolar acogedor donde los estudiantes, las familias y los educadores LGBTQIA+ pueden vivir sus vidas auténticas y ser tratados con dignidad y respeto.
La Proclamación del Mes de la Historia LGBTQIA+ de SMUHSD sirve como un llamado a la acción para que los educadores, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad encuentren formas tangibles de comprender y honrar a la comunidad LGBTQIA+ durante el Mes de la Historia LGBTQIA+ y durante todo el ano.
Lea la proclamación en español: www.smuhsd.org/proclamations
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October is National Filipino American History Month
In 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States. SMUHSD recognizes that efforts must continue to promote the study of Filipino American history and culture, so mandated in the mission statement of the Filipino American National Historical Society, because the role of Filipino Americans and those of other People of Color have been neglected in the writings, teachings and learnings of United States History. It is imperative for Filipino American youth to have positive role models and to instill in them the importance of education, complemented with the richness of their ethnicity and the values of their legacy.
SMUHSD has an important role to commit to educating students and the larger community about the history, traditions, and diversity of the Filipino American community
The proclamation can be found on our website (in English, Spanish and Tagalog): www.smuhsd.org/proclamations
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Upcoming Family Education Webinars
The following webinars are free and provide simultaneous Spanish interpretation unless otherwise noted.
Helping Your Child Build Good Habits - Parent Forum
Friday, October 4, 12 - 1 p.m.
Speaker: Erin Magen, PhD., Founder, Parenting for Humans
Register
Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/family-ed
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Free Mammograms Available at October 5 Pink Patch Party
The San Mateo Police Department is hosting their annual Breast Cancer Awareness event - the Pink Patch Party - on Saturday, October 5. The event will be held at 100 South B Street in San Mateo from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and featured live music, food, games, raffles, and mammogram screenings!
Learn more about the mammogram screenings and sign up: https://feedback.sutterhealth.org/f/155358/30bd/
Mammograms will be offered from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Mamografías gratuitas disponibles en el evento Pink Patch Party (Fiesta del Parche Rosa) el 5 de octubre
El Departamento de Policía de San Mateo organiza su evento anual de concientización sobre el cáncer de mama en el evento Pink Patch Party, el sábado 5 de octubre. Este evento se llevará a cabo en 100 South B Street en San Mateo de las 11:00 a.m a las 4:00 p.m. Habrá música en vivo, juegos, rifas, comida y exámenes de mamografía.
Es muy IMPORTANTE que si desea hacerse un examen de mamografía se registre con anticipación. Obtenga más información en:
https://feedback.sutterhealth.org/f/155358/30bd/
Las mamografías se ofrecerán de 9:00 a.m. hasta las 3:30 p.m.
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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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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 Music Showcase: October 10
Fall Play - Ghostlight: November 14-16
Hillsdale
Choral Pops Concert: October 10, 7 p.m.
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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