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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
March 7, 2025
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What's Happening at Hillsdale | |
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Hillsdale Families,
Huge Congratulations to our Men's Varsity Soccer team for winning the CCS Division III Championship!! It is Hillsdale's first ever CCS soccer championship--boys or girls. They won last night's game vs Granada and are moving on to the NorCal Finals this Saturday at 3pm. The game will be at Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo if you want to go and support our team. GO KNIGHTS!
This week's bulletin will be short and sweet--because we are hoping to see everyone on Thursday for Open House! We will have a table and would love for you to stop by and say hi. Check out the agenda and map here. Make note that there are special 10th and 12th grade parent/guardian meetings to go over some things to be expecting.
We continue to look for people interested in being an active part of PTSO next school year...click here to give us your information and to learn more. Athletics is also looking for active members for next school year. Email Jenna Carson jalcarson@stanfordalumni.org if you are interested. We welcome all and experience NOT needed - just a willingness to help the parent booster clubs.
We are also one week away from opening night for Radium Girls. Our cast and the drama boosters have been working hard to get ready. If you are want to come see the show, click here.
One last thing...we are looking for baked goodies for our March Hospitality that we are co-hosting with Leadership. Click here to donate. Thanks to those who have already donated. Thanks also to those who donated to the BSU Movie Night last week.
As always, we appreciate all that you do to support us and other parent groups. Please make sure to read through the bulletin in its entirety so that you don't miss anything!
Have a great week,
Holly and Jen
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
Upcoming Events:
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Wednesday March 12 6:30-7:30pm: Transferring to a Four-Year College--VIRTUAL EVENT (Flyer)
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Thursday March 13: Hillsdale Open House (Agenda)
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Friday March 14: HHS Band Auditions Due (Flyer)
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Friday March 14: Minimum Day (due to Open House Thursday)
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March 14, 15 & 16: Radium Girls ~ HHS Drama (Flyer)
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Friday, April 18: SMUHSD Pride Prom RSVP by April 6
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May 1, 2, 3: Knight Moves XXVII--tickets sales coming soon
This week's Fundraisers:
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NOW-April 4: See's Candy Fundraiser ~ Sophomore Class (Flyer)
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Friday March 7 @ 5:30-7:30 @ HHS Cafeteria - Taco Dinner - Hillsdale Effects Fundraiser (Flyer)
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Tuesday March 18 @ Jack's: 15% of purchase goes to Girls' Lacrosse
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Thursday March 27 6:30-8:30pm @ HHS: Freshman Movie Night & Parent Meet and Greet--Concessions will be sold (RSVP here)
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Purchase your yearbook
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Friday April 25: 17th Annual Golf Tournament, Banquet and Auction (Flyer)
This week's Volunteer Opportunities:
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Dear Hillsdale Community,
We still need to raise $100,000 to pay the costs of our House system that our district does not pay, which consist mostly of additional teacher salaries. If we don’t raise this money now, we can’t pay enough teachers to offer Advisory for all Hillsdale students. Our Small Learning Communities program is amazing, it is nationally recognized as one of the best, and it is expensive to run compared to an average public school.
Can you give any amount today so we can continue to provide our House system? Together, we can make it happen.
Thank you very much for your consideration,
Marcine Jansen
Executive Director, Hillsdale High School Foundation
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HHS Athletic Contest Calendar
Come support our athletes! Go Knights! (Games in BLUE = home games)
Link to game schedule
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Bell Schedule for Week of March 10
Friday March 14th is a minimum day with 6th period dismissal at 12:41pm. Please see the complete Bell Schedule here.
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How to Transfer from a Community College to a 4 Year College - Everything You Need To Know
If your student is interested in attending a local community college and then transferring to a 4 year college, SMUHSD and CSM Transfer Center will be holding a virtual event on Wednesday March 12 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm to answer all your questions! Community college transfer counselors will be presenting.
Presented in English and Spanish.
Topics:
- How to Transfer -- everything you need to know
- Transfer Resources
- Transfer timeline
All grade levels and families are welcome.
Link to information and to join the event.
Reach out if I can answer any questions. Laura Burtness 650 558 2613, LBurtness@smuhsd.org
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HHS Music Department - Band Auditions and Concert Band
Are you interested in learning to play a musical instrument? Do you already play an instrument and want to join an ensemble? Interested in traveling during your high school career? The Hillsdale High School Music Department audition materials are live and we want YOU to join!
If you have experience playing an instrument, audition for our Chamber String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, or our NEW Symphonic Band!
If you have experience singing, audition for our Chamber Singers!
If you are interested in learning an instrument, join Concert Band and String Orchestra! No audition necessary! If you are interested in learning to sing, join Concert Choir! No audition necessary!
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Freshman Movie Night and Parent Meet & Greet
Attention Class of 2028 Students and Parents,
Please join us for a family social on Thursday, March 27th! Freshmen students will spend time together socializing and watching a movie while parents have a chance to get to know each other in the Great Court! Food and drinks will be available for purchase (all proceeds will go towards the Class of 2028 fund). Please use this form to RSVP.
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FREE Heart Screenings for Youth & Young Adults (12-25)
Peninsula Health Care District, in collaboration with the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation, and San Mateo Union High School District will be providing free heart screenings for youth and young adults ages 12-25.
Details
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
San Mateo High School Small Gym
506 N Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
Youth Heart Screening Sign up link
Youth Heart Screenings Save Lives!
1 in 300 youth has an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The current standard approach to health history and annual physical examinations misses about 90% of at-risk youth. Early detection of heart abnormalities, which often go undetected until a traumatic cardiac event, can save lives.
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13th Annual Taco Dinner ~ Hillsdale Effects Fundraiser
Hillsdale Effects welcomes you to its 13th Annual Taco Dinner on Friday, March 7th. For $10 pre-sale tickets through Friday February 28th, or $12 after that, you get unlimited tacos, live entertainment, and the satisfaction of supporting one of Hillsdale's biggest service clubs.
We'll be serving tacos from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Hillsdale cafeteria, with more treats and Guatemalan goods for sale inside. Buy tickets online at bit.ly/tdtix25.
Contact club advisor Ms. Press at spress@smuhsd.org with questions. Lettuce meat you there!
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17th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner/Auction Banquet ~
Athletic Booster
💙⛳❤️ Calling all amazing parents! ❤️⛳💙
We need YOU to help make our Golf Tournament a huge success! This is a fantastic way to connect with our community, have some fun, and support a great cause. There are plenty of ways to get involved—just click the LINK to see where you can lend a hand!
Date: Friday, April 25th
Times: Slots available from 11:30am-9:00pm
✨ BONUS: Sign up to help with check-out at the end, and you’ll score FREE entry to the banquet dinner! 🎉🍽️
Let’s make this event unforgettable! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙⛳❤️
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Sees Candies Fundraiser ~ Class of 2027
Orders can be placed between March 1st - April 4th at bit.ly/Sees2027
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Jack's Restaurant Fundraiser ~ Girls Lacrosse
Please support the Girls Lacrosse program: Dinner at Jack's Restaurant on Tuesday, March 18. Eat at Jack's or order by phone and mention Hillsdale Girls Lacrosse!
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Save the Date for KNIGHT MOVES XXVII!
The twenty-seventh edition of Knight Moves is coming your way! Our talented Dance Ensemble will showcase their talent and will be joined by our fabulous Guest Ensemble. KMXXVII is a show you won't want to miss, so mark your calendars!
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HHS Peace Pantry ~ Community Garden ~ Community Closet | |
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March
“If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” — Kofi Annan
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March 1, 2025
Hillsdale Community,
Most of us have a morning routine. Some get up early and go to the gym or for a morning run while others enjoy coffee and the newspaper before getting our kids to school and then off to work. Hillsdale has been fortunate to have a group of dedicated adults and some emerging students who one day a week take a break from their morning routine for an hour of community service at our Peace Pantry. During the month of March, we want to spotlight in our newsletter (see below) and on Instagram @hhs_community_garden,some of our dedicated volunteers from our Peace Pantry who support our mission to address food insecurity in our Hillsdale Community.
Our Peace Pantry relies on volunteers who show up at 7:00am on Friday mornings to help set up our Farmer’s Market. Volunteers organize fruits, vegetables, dry goods, bread, dairy, protein, organic fruits and vegetables from our garden, essential items and cultural food staples from Mi Rancho Market. At 7:30am, additional volunteers show up to distribute food and essential items to families while another team of volunteers show up to deliver groceries to families who do not have transportation. By 8:00am, our volunteer team starts to clean up, break down boxes and put tables away.
Our volunteers on Friday mornings consist of Hillsdale staff, current parents, alumni, students and community members. Most importantly, our volunteers are willing to do the heart work needed in communities more than ever. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at our Peace Pantry, you may sign up below to work a Friday morning shift or simply just show up and we will have a veteran volunteer get you started. No experience is required other than the ability to offer someone in our community a smile and an hour of your time.
Hillsdale Stands Together!
Read the complete March 2025 Newsletter here
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Peace Pantry
If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry in March please sign up here. Our volunteer team meets in the Alameda Parking Lot every Friday morning at 7:00am (shift #1) and/or 7:30am (shift #2) to provide weekly groceries and essential items to families. Volunteers can sign up to help set up and/or work a station at our Farmer’s Market and/or break down. No experience required.
Community Garden
If you are interested in joining our Community Garden Team please email bstevenson@smuhsd.org to learn more. The winter months are a slow time of year in our garden but we can add you to our weekly WhatsApp Group Chat outlining how many volunteers we need each week and the specific garden tasks. Our volunteer team meets in the garden Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm. No experience required. *Please follow us on Instagram, @hhs_community_garden, for updates.
*Save the date: April 19, 2025 8:30am-12:30pm for our Annual Spring Planting and Work Day in the Garden.
Community Closet
Our Community Closet Team is working hard on our Community Closet expansion project. In April, students will be able to access a well designed space to shop for clothes and essential items. **March Ask: Our volunteer team is currently in need of jeans, hoodies, coats/jackets, Hillsdale gear/swag, new socks, new undershirts, shampoo/conditioner and essential items. We would also appreciate donations of solid/dark ties and other dress clothing for Prom. 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
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Opportunities Slide Deck for All Students!
This is a wonderful, frequently-updated slide deck that features volunteer opportunities, job openings, community engagement activities, summer opportunities, career exploration, research positions, and more. bit.ly/SMUHSDCareerOpportunities
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Important District Updates | | |
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Parent Venture Family Education Webinars
All webinars are free and offer simultaneous Spanish interpretation.
Strengthening Trust and Goodwill with Your Child/Teen
Friday, March 7, 12 - 1 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Eran Magen, founder, Parenting for Humans
Learn more and register
The Gift of Failure: Increasing Motivation, Competence, and Self-Efficacy
Wednesday, March 12, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Jess Lahey, bestselling author, writer, and educator
Learn more and register
Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage "All the Feels"
Wednesday, March 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Emily Kircher-Morris, Mental Health Professional and advocate for neurodiversity, Host of the The Neurodiversity Podcast
Learn more and register
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Stanford Medicine REACH Lab presents Two Webinars for Parents/Guardians About Substance Use Awareness and Prevention
Live Spanish interpretation is available
Join Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, founder and director of REACH Lab at Stanford University, in these two free virtual trainings:
Straight Talk About the Triangulum of Nicotine, Vaping, and Cannabis
Monday, March 17, 2025, 8 - 9:15 a.m.
Zoom registration link
Flyer/Registration-English
Flyer/Registration-Spanish
Dr. Halpern-Felsher will provide information ranging from the impact of nicotine, vaping, and cannabis on teens and adolescents, harm-reduction strategies, and educational resources and interventions available to educators, students, parents, and others with youth in their lives. In addition, she will discuss the rise in vaping addiction, and the unique social pressures and social media influences facing youth that make quitting challenging.
Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness: Critical Information and Prevention Resources
Monday, March 31, 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Zoom registration link
Flyer/Registration-English
Flyer/Registration-Spanish
In this session, Dr. Halpern-Felsher will provide information on the dangers of illegal fentanyl, its impact on teens and adolescents, harm-reduction strategies, and educational resources available to educators, students, parents, and others with youth in their lives.
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March 19: Virtual Teen Mental Health Panel
Spring Into Transitions is happening on March 19, 2025, from 7-8 PM! Join SolMateo and StarVista, a mental health and wellness agency, for our annual teen panel event.
This virtual panel discussion on Zoom will feature guest speakers from all walks of life, empowering teens and parents/caregivers to navigate the changes that come with transitioning out of high school.
Panel Discussion Topics:
- Empowering individuals to find their identity and choose the path that’s right for them.
- Inspiring hope by supporting the emotional and wellness needs of our teens.
- Strengthening communities by educating teens and their families on accessing resources for their unique needs.
RSVP
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Tobacco Education Coalition Youth Advisory Group (YAG) Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Submissions due March 31
The San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) Youth Advisory Group (YAG) and San Mateo County Office of Education TUPE are hosting the fourth annual anti-tobacco PSA contest for middle school and high school students!
The YAG invites middle and high school students from across the county to submit a PSA for the contest.
There are three categories (poster, audio, and video), each of which will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.
Details
Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Theme: Better for a second, worse for a lifetime
Tagline: How does vaping negatively affect a person’s mind and body?
Guidelines: https://bit.ly/PSA2025Guidlines (Eng/Sp)
Submission Google form
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March 22: Annual OYE Latinx Conference
On Saturday March 22, 2025, OYE will be hosting its 13th annual Latinx Youth Conference! This conference brings together over 400 youth and parents each year to explore ideas on Latinx culture and identity, obstacles Latinx community members face, and opportunities for the future through interactive workshops, keynote speakers, performers and community networking.
Register: oye2025.eventbrite.com
Watch the recap from last year’s event.
Download the flyer: English / Spanish
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22 de marzo: Conferencia Anual OYE Latinx
El sábado 22 de marzo de 2025, la conferencia OYE celebrará su 13ª Conferencia Anual de Jóvenes Latinos. Esta conferencia gratuita reúne a más de 400 jóvenes y padres cada año para explorar ideas sobre la cultura y la identidad Latina, los obstáculos que enfrentan los miembros de la comunidad latina y las oportunidades para el futuro a través de talleres interactivos, oradores principales, artistas y redes comunitarias.
Reserve su lugar
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Calling All Young Filmmakers and Movie Enthusiasts!
The 8th Annual CEC Student Film Fest—a one-of-a-kind event celebrating environmental creativity and storytelling is April 22, 2025!
This festival is open to students in grades 4 to 12 who live or attend school in San Mateo County.
Whether you’re an aspiring director or a nature lover eager to share your passion, this event is for YOU! Winning entries will be screened at Burlingame High School on April 22, and you could win up to $500! Submissions are due March 23.
Younger students (grades 4-8) are invited to a FREE conference to learn filmmaking skills and get inspiration. This will be held on Saturday, February 1, 1 - 3:30 p.m. at The Nueva School’s San Mateo
campus.
For more information about the CEC Student Film Fest visit, burlingamefilmfest.com.
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¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes cineastas y entusiastas del cine!
El 8º Festival Anual de Cine Estudiantil de la CEC, es un evento único que celebra la creatividad y la narración ambiental, se llevará a cabo el 22 de abril de 2025.
Este festival está abierto a estudiantes del 4º al 12º grado que vivan o asistan a escuelas en el condado de San Mateo.
Si eres un aspirante a director o un amante de la naturaleza deseoso de compartir tu pasión, ¡este evento es para ti! Los trabajos ganadores se proyectarán en Burlingame High School el 22 de abril y podrías ganar hasta $500. El último día para presentar su proyecto es el 23 de marzo.
Los estudiantes de los grados 4 al 8 están invitados a una conferencia GRATUITA para aprender habilidades cinematográficas y obtener inspiración. Esta conferencia se llevará a cabo el sábado 1 de febrero de 1 a 3:30 p.m. The Nueva School en el campus de San Mateo.
Para obtener más información sobre el Festival visite la página burlingamefilmfest.com.
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