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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
November 15, 2024
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What's Happening at Hillsdale | |
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Knights Families,
We hope that you had a relaxing Veterans' Day on Monday. The PTSO would like to thank all who have served or are currently serving in our armed forces---especially those who our HHS families and alumni.
We would also like to thank everyone one last time for their HHS support during last week's Homecoming games, rally, and dance. From what we have heard, the dance was a success!
Another thank you that we would like to give is to the teachers and staff for creating such a great HHS community for students and families. PTSO and Leadership are still looking for donations of pies and some other items. Click here for details November Hospitality
This week, campus didn't have too many events happening, but next week, if you are a winter athlete (or the parent/guardian of one) there are two meetings to add to your calendar. Monday, at 6:30pm is the Winter athlete meeting. This meeting is for the athletes. The second calendar addition is the Winter Sports Parent meeting on Wednesday, at 6:00pm
Interested in limiting your back and forth to HHS AND finding out what's happening on campus?? When you drop your athlete off for their meeting, come by the Cafeteria for our Monthly PTSO Meeting which also starts at 6:30pm. The meeting will also be available virtually.
Have a fabulous week!!
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
This week's Fundraisers:
- Park Lane Jewelry - benefits Spirit Squad
- See's Candy---benefits Dance Ensemble
- Purchase your yearbook
- Yearbook Senior ads go up in price December 31st
- Donate to the HHS Foundation to support Smaller Learning Communities (donation flyer below)
This week's Volunteer Opportunities:
- Knight Rider Concessions--TONIGHT
- Community Garden harvest support--Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm
- Peace Pantry distribution or delivery--Friday mornings starting at 7:00 or 7:30
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Have you considered making a gift of stock to HHSF? There are many benefits to gifting stock that you've held for more than one year:
- Eliminate capital gains taxes and the Medicare surtax, which combined could be up to 23.8%
- Take an immediate income tax deduction in the amount of the full fair market value if you donate stock before the end of December and itemize your deductions
- Maximize support to your favorite charities: Donating stock that has grown $10,000 in value would result in an additional $2,380 donated to HHSF vs. donating cash!
Give by Friday, December 20 to be included on our Donor List, which will be published after Winter Break!
Please email Marcine Jansen at execdirector@hillsdalehsfoundation.org for details.
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HHS Athletic Contest Calendar
Come support our athletes! Go Knights! (Games in BLUE = home games)
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HHS Invitational Concert
Please join us for the Hillsdale High School Invitational Concert featuring HHS's Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and the Bands and Orchestras from Abbott, Bayside, and Bowditch Middle Schools. Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 7pm in the Hillsdale High School Main Theater. Free!
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Hillsdale Peace Pantry ~ Community Garden ~ Community Closet
November 2024
"Let us remember that, as much has been given us; much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Peace Pantry
If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry this Friday OR in November 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. 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 a weekly harvest of organic fruits and vegetables 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 November 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, shampoo/conditioner 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
Hillsdale Stands Together,
Brett Stevenson
Hillsdale ETA Co-Executive Director
ETA Website, ETA Overview Slides. ETA Donation Page
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Park Lane Jewelry ~ Spirit Squad Fundraiser
The Spirit Squad has partnered with Park Lane Jewelry for a fabulous fundraiser that’s sure to make the season shine. From now until November 27th, 50% of every Park Lane Jewelry purchase made through our team’s unique link will be given back directly to the Hillsdale Cheerleading Program!
Here’s how YOU can help:
- Shop the gorgeous collection: From necklaces and earrings to bracelets and rings, there’s something for everyone.
- Share the link: Forward the link to family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. The more people who shop, the more we raise for the team!
- Feel good, look great: You’ll support the team while treating yourself (or someone special) to beautiful holiday jewelry!
- How to Shop:
- Click the link to start shopping: https://parklanejewelry.com/f/3391
The best part? 50% of the sale price comes back to support Hillsdale Cheer, so your shopping will help fund uniforms, camp expenses, team-building events, and more!
This is a win-win opportunity – you get to add a little sparkle to your life while supporting our talented cheerleaders.
Don’t wait – the fundraiser ends on November 27th!
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Dancing into the Holidays with See's!
Do some holiday shopping while supporting your favorite dance team! Storefront will be open until December 6th and orders will ship directly your home. All sales will support Knight Moves XXVII.
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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 below Parent Venture webinars are free to attend and offer simultaneous Spanish interpretation unless otherwise noted.
Thinking Differently about “Social” Uses of Media for Neurodivergent Youth
Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Northeastern University and Award-Winning Author of Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age
Learn more and register.
BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Thursday, November 21, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Ruth Whippman, British journalist, speaker, and author of "BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity."
Learn more and register.
Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/family-ed
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Próximos seminarios web sobre educación familiar
La asistencia a los siguientes seminarios web de Parent Venture es gratuita y ofrece interpretación simultánea en español, a menos que se indique lo contrario.
Pensar de manera diferente sobre los usos "sociales" de los medios para jóvenes neurodivergentes
Miércoles 20 de noviembre, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Oradora: Dra. Meryl Alper, profesora asociada de estudios de comunicación, Northeastern University y autora galardonada de Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age
Obtenga más información y regístrese.
BoyMom: Reimaginando la niñez en la era de la masculinidad imposible
Jueves 21 de noviembre, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Oradora: Ruth Whippman, periodista británica, oradora y autora de "BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity".
Obtenga más información y regístrese.
Obtenga más información: www.smuhsd.org/family-ed
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Upcoming Allcove Events and Workshops
allcove San Mateo's events are held at their drop in center, located at 2600 S. El Camino, Suite 300, San Mateo
College Application Drop-In Advising
Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Need support on college applications? Want to have your personal statements reviewed? These drop-in advising sessions are a great opportunity to receive expert advice on writing compelling personal statements, organizing your extracurricular activities, and tailoring your applications to different schools.
Game Night
Friday, November 22, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Join for a night of fun and friendly competition.
Mindfulness Workshop
Monday, November 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Embark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery in this mindfulness workshop. Join for a moment of peace where you can unwind and center yourself for a chance to be present, letting mindfulness be your guide.
See all of allcove San Mateo’s upcoming events.
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Art Exhibition Opportunity for San Mateo County High School Students
Selected artists will exhibit their art at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Community Space in Redwood City
In 2022, the Chan Zuckerberg Foundation launched an art program at the CZI Community Space to create opportunities for San Mateo County artists of all ages and abilities to showcase their artwork. This year’s theme is Metamorphosis: Evolving Identities. Learn more about the art exhibition opportunity and submit an application by November 25: https://www.rwcpaf.org/art-at-the-czi-community-space
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Washington State University Instant Decision Day is December 4
This event is open to all SMUHSD 12th Graders.
Join Washington State University on Wednesday, December 4 for Instant Decision Day! This event will be held at Capuchino High School in their College and Career Center and it is open to ALL 12th graders in the District.
This event is for 12th graders with an unweighted 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. If you're not sure of your GPA, check with your college and career office. 12th graders may apply on-site and receive an admission decision on the spot!
Students must register prior to the event to be eligible for an instant decision. Registration closes November 27 at noon.
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Poetry Out Loud Competition
Registration Deadline is December 3
Poetry Out Loud (POL) inspires in high school students and teens the confidence to make themselves heard, using one of the most powerful tools at their disposal—poetry. It encourages teens to learn about
poetry through memorization, performance, and competition.
Participants master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. And the best part about POL, it’s fun and easy to participate:
Ask a teacher, mentor, or group leader to be your sponsor.
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Sign up by December 3, 2024 at bit.ly/PoetryOutLoud2025. You will receive a confirmation email and instructions.
- Go to the POL website and choose three poems.
- Coaching sessions will be available to a limited number of students from each school or organization to be held in January 2025 via Zoom.
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Check out video of past participants and resources: www.poetryoutloud.org
- Start memorizing and have fun!
The San Mateo County competition will take place on February 4, 2025.
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Students: Apply now to serve in Starvista’s Health Ambassador Program for Youth (HAP-Y)
StarVista is now accepting applications for its HAP-Y Winter 2025 Cohort! This cohort will follow a hybrid model of 12 weeks virtual and the last two weeks in-person at an East Palo Alto or Redwood City location (actual location TBD). Meetings will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 - 7 p.m.
StarVista’s HAP-Y program trains youth ages 16-24 to become Health Ambassadors. The trainings cover common challenges in mental wellness, signs and risks of suicide, suicide prevention, and how to access mental health services. Trained Health Ambassadors become community agents who help raise awareness and help increase access to behavioral health services through information sharing and/or providing referrals when appropriate. In addition, Health Ambassadors have the opportunity to represent HAP-Y in community events such as presentations, outreach events, and trainings.
Participants can receive community service hours or internship hours in collaboration with their academic institutions.
Deadline to submit an application is December 6.
Learn more and apply: https://star-vista.org/programs/hap-y/
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Estudiantes: Presenten ahora su solicitud para formar parte del Programa de Embajadores de la Salud para Jóvenes de StarVista.
StarVista está aceptando solicitudes para su grupo HAP-Y Invierno 2025. Este grupo seguirá un modelo híbrido de 12 semanas virtuales y las últimas dos semanas en persona en una ubicación de East Palo Alto o Redwood City (la ubicación no ha sido determinada todavía). Las reuniones serán los martes y jueves de 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
El programa HAP-Y de StarVista capacita a jóvenes de 16 a 24 años para que se conviertan en embajadores de la salud. Las capacitaciones cubren desafios comunes en bienestar mental, signos y riesgos de suicidio, prevencion del suicidio y como acceder a servicios de salud mental. Los embajadores de la salud capacitados se convierten en agentes comunitarios que ayudan a crear conciencia y a aumentar el acceso a los servicios de salud mental compartiendo información y/o la provisión de referencias cuando sea apropiado. Además los embajadores de la salud tienen la oportunidad de representar a HAP-Y en eventos comunitarios como presentaciones, eventos de divulgacion y capacitaciones.
Los participantes pueden recibir horas de servicio comunitario u horas de pasantías en colaboración con sus instituciones académicas.
La fecha límite para presentar una solicitud es el 6 de diciembre.
Obtenga más información y presenta su solicitud en: https://star-vista.org/programs/hap-y/
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Dr. Cora Clemons Emerging Young Samaritan Award
Inspired by the devotion to community service demonstrated by our
founder, Dr. Cora Clemons, Samaritan House is proud to announce
the establishment of the Dr. Cora Clemons Emerging Young
Samaritan award. This annual $2,000 award recognizes a young San Mateo
County changemaker whose work exemplifies the selfless spirit and energy
of Dr. Clemons.
Applicants/nominees must be San Mateo County residents, 16-22 years old on January 1, 2025, and pursuing their service work in the County.
Applications open October 1, 2024, and the submission deadline is January 24, 2025.
To learn more and apply, visit www.samaritanhousesanmateo.org/dr-clemons-award/
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Premio Dra. Cora Clemons de Casa Samaritana (Samaritan House)
El premio Dra. Cora Clemons está inspirado en el trabajo de servicio comunitario y el espíritu desinteresado de nuestra fundadora, la Dra. Cora Clemons.
Este premio anual de $2,000 reconoce a dos jóvenes creadores de cambios en el condado de San Mateo, cuyo trabajo de servicio comunitario modela el compromiso de la Dra. Clemons con el servicio. El comité de premios da la bienvenida a los nominados que toman la iniciativa para generar un impacto en su comunidad y ejemplifican el valor y el poder de la compasión y la empatía. Los nominados pueden postularse directamente o ser nominados por un miembro de la comunidad.
El comité de premios da la bienvenida y valora todos los proyectos y trabajos que honran el legado de la Dra. Clemons de luchar contra la pobreza y mejorar vidas.
Los solicitantes/nominados deben ser residentes del Condado de San Mateo, tener entre 16 y 22 años para el 1 de enero de 2025 y realizar su trabajo de servicio comunitario en el condado.
Las solicitudes se abren el 1 de octubre de 2024 y la fecha límite de presentación es el 24 de enero de 2025.
Para obtener más información y presentar una solicitud, visite: https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/dr-cora-clemons-premio-joven-samaritano-emergente/
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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
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
HHS Invitational Concert - November 21, 2024
San Mateo
Instrumental Winter Concert: December 10
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