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Hillsdale Knights Bulletin ~
August 30, 2024
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What's Happening at Hillsdale | | |
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Happy Friday, Knights Families!
Again, we'd like to extend our deepest thank you for the support we've been receiving this year--and it's just gotten started! We are still breaking membership records--we have numbers that are higher than they've been since pre-COVID. We are so excited to work with everyone this year--whether you are volunteering, donating, or just offering support. It's not too late if you haven't signed up, PTSO Membership 2024-2025. We are updating our lists weekly.
This was another busy week, our Week of Welcome. Thanks to our ASB/Leadership for organizing an Olympic themed week. We had spirit dress days each day, ending today, as each grade will compete for the coveted spirit points during the first Spirit Rally of the 2024-2025 school year!! We look forward to hearing about the competition, as well as the performances from cheer and dance!
Speaking of competition, tomorrow is the last day to help support the HHS Foundation's challenge/goal of raising $35,000! Did you know that your Foundation Donation not only helps support all booster organizations (PTSO, athletics, dance, drama, music, Peace Pantry) but they also support our teachers and staff (smaller class sizes, professional development/training, advisory, and so much more) Click here, or scroll down for more information Donation Challenge
Can't talk competition without mentioning our Battle of the Bay, girls Water Polo Tournament that is happening at HHS this Saturday! This is an inaugural year for this event--you don't want to miss out!! A concessions stand will offer a variety of snacks, pizza, and drinks. Admission is $5 per person, and students enter free with their ID. A portion of the event's proceeds will be donated to Bring Change to Mind, a local mental health organization. See flyer below for more details.
Another local organization, our HHS Community Closet will be having a Fall donation drive--donate your gently used HHS gear, men's jeans, and essential items. Fall into the spirit of giving by giving your spirit wear to others. See flyers below for donation locations.
There are also links below (keep scrolling after our blurb) to PURCHASE NEW SPIRIT WEAR, including an amazing Pink jacket for Breast Cancer Awareness, as well as the traditional athletic booster jacket, and athletic wear.
Scroll further for: SMUHSD Career Expo (for students to learn about careers, programs); California Scholarship Federation information, this week's Athletics Contests and Bell Schedule; Senior Class fundraiser save the date; Peace Pantry/Community Closet dates to volunteer/support
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your 3 day weekend (reminder, there will be no school on Monday--however, check with your athlete's coach to see if practice will still be taking place)
Jen and Holly
HHS PTSO Co-Presidents
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A note from Lead Principal Jeff Gilbert
I have so enjoyed coming back to school this year, in part because of the remarkable transformation of our school over the past decade. Our campus feels so bright, warm and welcoming, with wonderful colors and open spaces for students to enjoy (thank you to everyone who voted "yes" on the bond measure that has allowed for the facilities upgrade!).
The changes in the campus remind me of the changes I have seen in the educational experience of our students in my time (25 years!) at Hillsdale. The sense of community and the power of the relationships that we see in our Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) is the reward for the hours we have spent reshaping this comprehensive school.
We wouldn't have these special SLCs without the Foundation and your support. Thank you for allowing us to do our work.
Double your Impact! The Foundation board will match all donations up to $35,000 until tomorrow, August 31st. Make your tax deductible gift today.
Every dollar counts towards our $600,000 goal. Hillsdale is stronger together!
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Bell Schedule for Week of September 2
There is No School on Monday September 2 - Labor Day. The rest of the week will have the normal Odd/Even schedule.
Please see the complete Bell Schedule here.
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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)
Is your student playing a sport this fall? You can make your Athletic Booster donation here. Any amount is appreciated.
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Hello Hillsdale High School Community,
You are invited to our inaugural Battle of the Bay Girls Water Polo tournament on Saturday, September 7th, from 8am to 5pm at the Hillsdale High School swimming pool. The Girls’ Varsity Water Polo team will be facing off against five Bay Area teams, including Aragon, Carlmont, Gunn, Half Moon Bay, and Saratoga.
The girls have collaborated with Hillsdale’s athletic director, James Madison, and the Hillsdale girls’ water polo coach, Jina Button, to organize this tournament. They recognized the importance of hosting a girls water polo competition in our area to promote the sport through friendly matches and to foster a sense of community.
A portion of the event's proceeds will be donated to Bring Change to Mind, a local mental health organization.
During the event, a concessions stand will offer a variety of snacks, pizza, and drinks. Admission is $5 per person, and students enter free with their ID.
If you have any questions please reach out to Girls Water Polo Parent Liaisons - Gabby Vieira sfgabriela71@gmail.com or Lindsay Okamoto calinds@gmail.com
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California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
All Applicants - Spring 2024 Submission
**** Only smuhsd.org emails will have access to these documents ****
Membership for a semester requires:
- 5 Hours of Community Service
- Grade-Eligibility
- $5 dues
Community Service and dues are submitted 1 week prior to the end of the semester. No one will be denied membership due to an inability to pay. Grades must be submitted at the start of the next semester.
New Students are welcome and should follow the steps to submit eligible forms below.
9th Graders - While your application does not go toward lifetime membership, it's great to start getting into the habit of completing CSF applications.
Please submit your Spring 2024 CSF forms by September 11th, the absolute deadline.
What is CSF and why join? General CSF Information and the CSF Official Website.
Follow these steps to keep your CSF membership updated:
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Complete this CSF online form by September 11th using your Spring 2024 grades (Students are NOT allowed to retroactively submit CSF application forms.) Refer to this CSF List of eligible classes.
- Counselors will check grades for final approval. No need to attach transcripts.
Please follow up with our CSF Club Advisor - Ms. Mariucci in Room 248
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Career Expo
Dear Students/Parents/Guardians,
On Tuesday, September 10th - 5 pm-7 pm., you are invited to attend our 4th Career Expo event, formerly called “Stay in the Bay with $100k”.
This is an opportunity to learn about post-high school career options and job opportunities. You will learn about:
- Public Service Careers
- Careers that will train you on the job
- Training Programs
- Community college one to two-year programs that will prepare you for a career to go into the workforce
And you will get to Network with industry professionals!
There will be some hands-on experiences, for example, the sheet metal trade will provide students the opportunity to make a toolbox, nursing assessment technology, CPR on Mannequins, and much more.
Check out the list of “Who’s Coming”, more participants will be added as we get closer to September 10th!
This event will be held at the SMHS Main Gym and the Spirit Lawn Area.
See you there!
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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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Athletic Wear - Online Spirit Store
Hello Knight family and fans!
Kick off your season by ordering from our new
ONLINE SPIRIT STORE
Many items are available to personalize with name, number or sport. To personalize an item:
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Go to Hillsdale Athletics website
- Click tab 'Athletic Boosters'
- Select dropdown 'Spirit Store'
Order soon so that you can enjoy during the whole season
Go Knights!
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HHS Back to School Knight is 9/12!
We are excited to invite you to Hillsdale High School’s Back to School Knight! Please see below for information:
Back to School Knight
September 12th at Hillsdale High School
5-7pm: Hillsdale Family BBQ (food for purchase, cash only)
6:15pm: Senior Class Meeting for Senior Families Only in the Little Theater
6:45*-9pm: Follow your student’s schedule to visit their classes and meet their teachers!
*Please note that families whose students have a 0 period class will begin in their 0 period class at 6:45pm. All families will continue to Advisory at 7pm.
Please make sure your student provides you with a copy of their schedule prior to the event.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus! Go Knights!
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Annual Pub Crawl Senior Fundraiser~
SAVE THE DATE for Saturday, September 21, 2024
The parents of the Class of 2025 are organizing a fundraiser to help fund Senior Class Graduation activities. To all those over 21, please SAVE-THE-DATE for Saturday, September 21, 2024 for the annual PUB CRAWL in downtown San Mateo. Stay tuned for more details on how to purchase tickets!
*this is a parent organized event, and not sponsored by Hillsdale High School.
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Hillsdale Peace Pantry ~ Community Garden ~ Community Closet | |
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Hillsdale Community,
We hope this finds you well. On behalf of Empowerment Through Action (ETA) at Hillsdale, we are hosting a series of community meetings in September. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved, volunteer and support Hillsdale students and families impacted by the high cost of living in San Mateo and Foster City, please join us at one of our community meetings to learn more. RSVP here for one of the following sessions:
Sept. 6, 13, 20 or 27 - 8am-9am - Friday In-person - at Peace Pantry in the Alameda lot
September 19 - 6pm-7pm - Thursday in-person - at ETA Resource Center at HHS
September 19 - 7pm-8pm - Thursday Zoom - link will be sent prior to the event
How can you help support ETA even sooner?
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Connect us to potential supporters - We’re looking for corporations, large/small businesses or high-wealth individual donors to ensure ETA can continue to support currently enrolled students and the Class of 2027 for their entire high school journey.
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Explore opportunities to get involved - Perhaps you’re interested in becoming an ally, volunteering, mentoring, helping us find internship/job opportunities, etc. for this community-based program.
Hillsdale Peace Pantry
If you would like to volunteer at our Peace Pantry this Friday OR in September 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
Hillsdale 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.
Hillsdale Community Closet
Our Community Closet Team is excited to announce that thanks to our 2023 Holiday Giving Campaign we were able to double the size of our Community Closet. This August, we added a second 20ftX40ft Tuff Shed which allows us to dramatically increase student and families access to clothing throughout the year as well as 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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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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allcove San Mateo Youth Drop In Center Upcoming Events
allcove San Mateo is a youth drop-in center where youth can hang out, study, attend events, and access services. allcove provides a unique space for students to access resources and support for family, friends and the larger community.
Students are invited to attend upcoming events in August and September to learn more about allcove:
>Back to School Movie and Game Night: Friday, August 30, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
allcove is also hosting an open house on Monday, September 16 from 3 - 6 p.m. Community members are invited to take a tour, learn more about what allcove offers, and meet the team! Food will be provided.
Learn more.
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Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) Seeks Applicants for Black Youth Advisory Board (BlackYAB)
BlackYAB is recruiting middle and high school students for the 2024-2025 school year! Applicants must identify as Black/African American, Black Immigrants, or Multiracial/Black. All genders are welcome to apply and young men are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are due by September 13.
Email BACHAC at info@bachac.org for more information.
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SMUHSD students now have free access to a New York Times Digital Pass!
Learn more at smuhsd.org/nyt
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¡Los estudiantes de SMUHSD ahora tienen acceso gratuito a un pase digital del New York Times!
Obtenga más información en: smuhsd.org/nyt
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Parent Connect Sessions Start September 10
Raising teens can be one of the most challenging jobs you may ever have. If your student is not attending school or is exhibiting difficult behaviors, we can help.
The San Mateo Union High School District has developed a Family Support Group with parents and primary caretakers in mind.
Learn about:
- Teens and Mental Health
- Impact of Technology on Adolescent Development
- Building Connections Through Effective Communication
- Parenting Styles & Dynamics
- Understanding Independence & Setting Expectations
Fall 2024 sessions are offered in English and in Spanish. Parents/guardians can join the sessions at any date:
English: Tuesdays, September 10 - October 22, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m.
San Mateo High School BioTech Room
Spanish: Tuesdays, September 10 - October 22, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m.
San Mateo High School Multipurpose Room (MPR)
Learn more: smuhsd.org/parent-connect
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PROGRAMA EN ESPAÑOL PARA PADRES - Parent Connect
Criar adolescentes puede ser uno de los trabajos más difíciles que pueda tener. Si su estudiante no asiste a la escuela o muestra comportamientos difíciles, podemos ayudarlo.
El San Mateo Union High School District ha desarrollado un GRUPO
De apoyo para familias con padres y cuidadores de los estudiantes de nuestras escuelas.
Aprenda acerca de:
- Adolescentes y salud mental
- El impacto de la tecnología en el desarrollo de los adolescentes
- Construyendo vínculos a través de una comunicación efectiva
- Estilos y dinámicas de crianza
- Comprendiendo la Independencia y Estableciendo Expectativas
Nuestro objetivo es brindarle las herramientas que necesita para resolver de manera proactiva los conflictos con sus adolescentes, mejorar su asistencia y mejorar su bienestar.
Los padres/guardianes pueden unirse a las sesiones en cualquier fecha. Estas sesiones son para familias de habla español:
Martes, 10 de septiembre - 22 de octubre, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m.
Las sesiones se llevarán a cabo en San Mateo High School - 506. N. Delaware Street, San Mateo - Edificio M, Sala MPR
Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a Nancy Yance-Chavez a Nyancechavez@smuhsd.org.
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San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition Youth Advisory Group
Applications Due September 16 by 5:00 p.m.
San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) and the San Mateo County Office of Education are recruiting new members for the TEC Youth Advisory Group (YAG) 24-25. YAG members have a unique opportunity to educate their peers about the impact of tobacco use, champion teen smoking and vaping prevention, and influence change in their school community.
Please view the application for more information: English Application | Spanish Application.
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Se buscan estudiantes para el Grupo Asesor Juvenil de la Coalición para la Educación sobre el Tabaco del Condado de San Mateo!
Las solicitudes deben presentarse a más tardar el 16 de septiembre a las 5:00 p.m.
San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) y la Oficina de Educación del Condado de San Mateo están reclutando nuevos miembros para el Grupo Asesor Juvenil (YAG-Youth Advisory Group) 2024-2025. Los miembros de YAG tienen una oportunidad única para educar a sus compañeros sobre el impacto del consumo de tabaco, defender la prevención del tabaquismo y la prevención del vapeo entre los adolescentes e influir en el cambio en su comunidad escolar.
Para más información vea el volante y la solicitud:
Volante: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18RoPRxVvey-VxbUwrRcAVu53Uyakf-P-/view?usp=drive_link
Solicitud: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddNnERllWheQ6lSSis7iwKvXn_LmKxWzPUwVacLnTBXZMGzA/viewform
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Ways to Support Hillsdale | | |
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Support Hillsdale by becoming a Basementeer!
Sports Basement is spinning the traditional “loyalty” program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community. Basementeer’s receive 10% and give 10%:
- 10% off every item every day
- 10% of profits back to Hillsdale High School
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Please watch this one minute video to get the idea
On your next visit to Sports Basement, register as a Basementeer and select Hillsdale High School as your beneficiary! Better yet, register online and the $25 fee is waived!
Please visit Sports Basement – they have stores throughout the Bay Area including Redwood City and San Francisco) or visit them online at https://shop.sportsbasement.com/
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