Hillsdale High School-

GATE Parents Group

GATE Parents and Students,
Registration for the Fall 2007 SAT Prep Class is now open!

This SAT Prep Class is scheduled to be completed right before the important SAT test - October 6, 2007.

Students will get into a routine of Saturday morning SAT focus five weeks before the actual test with our SAT Prep teacher Nicole Cerra.

This popular class has been PROVEN to increase SAT Test scores 100 - 200 points.

ON LINE RESERVATION FOR ENROLLMENT is at http://satprep.tzo.com

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED to 35 per class. Sign up now for this very popular class.
This SAT Prep Class is advertised to GATE students early in the summer. Take advantage of this early enrollment opportunity!

DATES: August 25, (NOT Sept 1 - Labor Day weekend) and continuing on
September 8, 15, 22, and 29

Morning and Afternoon Classes may be available depending on enrollment.

TIME: Morning Class 9 am - 12 noon.
Afternoon Class 2pm - 5 pm (depending on enrollment.)

THE FIRST CLASS starts fifteen minutes early for textbook distribution.

LOCATION: Capuchino High school (Room # will be announced soon.)

COST: Offered by the GATE Parents Group this class is significantly less than other commercial programs. SMUHSD GATE Students: $250 Non GATE Students: $325 Course fee includes materials and first day refreshments.

MORE INFORMATION on the GATE Parents Group web site at: http://www.gateparents.com

Dear GATE families:

Along with the excitement of your student’s entry into high school, we would like to introduce the GATE Parents Group of the San Mateo Union High School District. We are a non-profit organization of volunteer parents interested in providing enrichment and support to GATE students, fellow parents and teachers.

The GATE Parents Group offers a variety of programs and classes including:
• SAT prep classes,
• the “Road to College” series presented by Dr. Paul Wrubel
• a series of topical speakers for parents and teachers

The SAT Prep Class is offered four times a year at significantly lower cost than commercial programs. GATE students can take this class with an additional discount. The “Road to College” series by Dr. Paul Wrubel, guides parents through the overwhelming process of planning their finances for future college expenses, filling out the financial aid forms and how to pick a college. Speakers this past year included Stan Christensen from Stanford University presenting Negotiation Skills and Dr. Worrell from U.C. Berkeley regarding student achievement.

Another goal of the GATE Parents Group is to support enrichment activities at the six high schools in our district. Last year, we gave grants totaling $32,000 including grants up to $1,000 per teacher, $1,000 to each school library, and $2,000 grants available to each school to help supplement Advance Placement and Honors courses.

If you want the best for your GATE student, please join us and participate in the GATE Parents Group. In addition to a schedule of GATE activities, the GATE Parents Group provides a voice advocating for our GATE students to attain a wide range of challenging, enriching, and inspiring experiences and opportunities. To continue providing this level of support, we need as much participation as possible.

Due to the “graduation” of some of our members, we are in need of volunteers for the following positions;

- Treasurer
- Coordinator for the special speaker programs (twice a year)
- Grant program coordinator (2 people)
- High School Parent Representatives from each school in the district

The responsibilities are fairly light for each of these positions. If you can volunteer, or if you would like to find out more about what any would entail, please contact Harriete Berman, GATE Parents Group President 2006-2007 [bermaid@harriete-estel-berman.info or 650 345- 4078]; Daphne Chen, GATE Parents Group President 2007-2008 [daphne_chen@sbcglobal.net] or Jeanie Kwong, SMUHSD GATE, [jkwong@smuhsd.org]

More information is available on our website at www.gateparents.com. We welcome you to the GATE program and wish your student all the best.

A final note to students and parents to make sure that the District GATE Program has your email address for future communication. This is the primary method to inform you about upcoming classes, field trips and speakers.

Sincerely,

Harriete Estel Berman
GATE Parents Group
President

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The GATE Parents Group needs a couple of parent volunteers to continue our programs that enrich the GATE student curriculum.

1) Treasurer

2) Grant Program Coordinator

Neither job is very demanding. Each job has a complete job description with established protocol.

The Treasurer writes:
• 5 to 8 checks per month.
• Prepares a simple expense report.
• Attends the monthly GATE Parents Board meeting – on a Wednesday evening.

The Grant Program Coordinator:
• Receives approximately one to five grant requests per month from teachers.
• Checks requests for complete information before monthly Board meetings.
• Updates Excel file of grant requests, acceptances and funding.
• Prepares letters of acceptance for approved grants (copy to President and Treasurer).

Please consider a small commitment to the GATE Parents Group to enrich your student’s curriculum and help us offer programs for the students. Learn more about the GATE Programs offered through the San Mateo Union High School District.

Harriete Estel Berman
bermaid@harriete-estel-berman.info
650 345-4078

PARENTS...
Would you like to participate in decisions for grants to our high school teachers?
Would you like to find out more information about your high school and the SMUHSD that your student doesn't tell you?
The GATE Parents is the place to find out more INFORMATION about your students education.
You can still make a big difference in your students high school education!
Email: gateparents@smuhsd.org

Any questions? Please contact Hillsdale's GATE Coordinator, Charlie Bissell-cbissell@smuhsd.k12.ca.us




	GATE Parents Group GATE Parents and Students, Registration for the Fall 2007 SAT Prep Class is now open! This SAT Prep Class is scheduled to be completed right before the important SAT test - October 6, 2007. Students will get into a routine of Saturday morning SAT focus five weeks before the actual test with our SAT Prep teacher Nicole Cerra. This popular class has been PROVEN to increase SAT Test scores 100 - 200 points. ON LINE RESERVATION FOR ENROLLMENT is at http://satprep.tzo.com ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED to 35 per class. Sign up now for this very popular class. This SAT Prep Class is advertised to GATE students early in the summer. Take advantage of this early enrollment opportunity! DATES: August 25, (NOT Sept 1 - Labor Day weekend) and continuing on September 8, 15, 22, and 29 Morning and Afternoon Classes may be available depending on enrollment. TIME: Morning Class 9 am - 12 noon. Afternoon Class 2pm - 5 pm (depending on enrollment.) THE FIRST CLASS starts fifteen minutes early for textbook distribution. LOCATION: Capuchino High school (Room # will be announced soon.) COST: Offered by the GATE Parents Group this class is significantly less than other commercial programs. SMUHSD GATE Students: $250 Non GATE Students: $325 Course fee includes materials and first day refreshments. MORE INFORMATION on the GATE Parents Group web site at: http://www.gateparents.com Dear GATE families: Along with the excitement of your student’s entry into high school, we would like to introduce the GATE Parents Group of the San Mateo Union High School District. We are a non-profit organization of volunteer parents interested in providing enrichment and support to GATE students, fellow parents and teachers. The GATE Parents Group offers a variety of programs and classes including: • SAT prep classes, • the “Road to College” series presented by Dr. Paul Wrubel • a series of topical speakers for parents and teachers The SAT Prep Class is offered four times a year at significantly lower cost than commercial programs. GATE students can take this class with an additional discount. The “Road to College” series by Dr. Paul Wrubel, guides parents through the overwhelming process of planning their finances for future college expenses, filling out the financial aid forms and how to pick a college. Speakers this past year included Stan Christensen from Stanford University presenting Negotiation Skills and Dr. Worrell from U.C. Berkeley regarding student achievement. Another goal of the GATE Parents Group is to support enrichment activities at the six high schools in our district. Last year, we gave grants totaling $32,000 including grants up to $1,000 per teacher, $1,000 to each school library, and $2,000 grants available to each school to help supplement Advance Placement and Honors courses. If you want the best for your GATE student, please join us and participate in the GATE Parents Group. In addition to a schedule of GATE activities, the GATE Parents Group provides a voice advocating for our GATE students to attain a wide range of challenging, enriching, and inspiring experiences and opportunities. To continue providing this level of support, we need as much participation as possible. Due to the “graduation” of some of our members, we are in need of volunteers for the following positions; - Treasurer - Coordinator for the special speaker programs (twice a year) - Grant program coordinator (2 people) - High School Parent Representatives from each school in the district The responsibilities are fairly light for each of these positions. If you can volunteer, or if you would like to find out more about what any would entail, please contact Harriete Berman, GATE Parents Group President 2006-2007 [bermaid@harriete-estel-berman.info or 650 345- 4078]; Daphne Chen, GATE Parents Group President 2007-2008 [daphne_chen@sbcglobal.net] or Jeanie Kwong, SMUHSD GATE, [jkwong@smuhsd.org] More information is available on our website at www.gateparents.com. We welcome you to the GATE program and wish your student all the best. A final note to students and parents to make sure that the District GATE Program has your email address for future communication. This is the primary method to inform you about upcoming classes, field trips and speakers. Sincerely, Harriete Estel Berman GATE Parents Group President VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The GATE Parents Group needs a couple of parent volunteers to continue our programs that enrich the GATE student curriculum. 1) Treasurer 2) Grant Program Coordinator Neither job is very demanding. Each job has a complete job description with established protocol. The Treasurer writes: • 5 to 8 checks per month. • Prepares a simple expense report. • Attends the monthly GATE Parents Board meeting – on a Wednesday evening. The Grant Program Coordinator: • Receives approximately one to five grant requests per month from teachers. • Checks requests for complete information before monthly Board meetings. • Updates Excel file of grant requests, acceptances and funding. • Prepares letters of acceptance for approved grants (copy to President and Treasurer). Please consider a small commitment to the GATE Parents Group to enrich your student’s curriculum and help us offer programs for the students. Learn more about the GATE Programs offered through the San Mateo Union High School District. Harriete Estel Berman bermaid@harriete-estel-berman.info 650 345-4078 PARENTS... Would you like to participate in decisions for grants to our high school teachers? Would you like to find out more information about your high school and the SMUHSD that your student doesn't tell you? The GATE Parents is the place to find out more INFORMATION about your students education. You can still make a big difference in your students high school education! Email: gateparents@smuhsd.org Any questions? Please contact Hillsdale's GATE Coordinator, Charlie Bissell-cbissell@smuhsd.k12.ca.us