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Dec 10 |
Madrigal Feaste 1:30 pm in the PAC
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| Monday |
Dec 11 |
Site Council Meeting, 3:45-5:30 pm, Room 404 NEW |
| Tuesday |
Dec 12 |
The Experiment Study Abroad Summer Program, 11:30-12:30 pm, Info Table outside Student Center NEW
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| Tuesday |
Dec 12 |
Paly MAC Boosters Event |
| Thursday |
Dec 14 |
Class of 2021 (Freshman) Parent Network Holiday Special, 7-8:30 pm NEW |
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Dec 15 |
Class of 2021 (Freshman) Parent Network Meeting, 8:15-10:00 am UPDATED |
| Friday |
Dec 15 |
Holiday Staff Luncheon in the PAC |
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Dec 19-21 |
Finals (see schedule below) |
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Dec 22 |
Winter Break Begins |
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Jan 9 |
1st day of Second Semester (First day back after Winter Break)
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| Wednesday |
Jan 10 |
Freshman Parent Night, 7 pm at the PAC |
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Jan 15 |
Martin Luther King Day - No School |
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Jan 24 |
Sophomore Parent Night, 7 pm at the PAC |
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Jan 25 |
Instrumental Music Concert, 7 pm. at the PAC |
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Paly & PTSA Items
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Paly Choirs' 15th Annual Madrigal Feaste
Sunday, December 10 at 1:30 PM in the PAC
King Henry VIII welcomes you to his 2017 performances! The Madrigal Feaste is a wonderful highlight of the year for all Paly Choirs. This special concert with a Renaissance flair features beautiful choral music, all choir students in costume, and delicious and abundant refreshments for the guests. Attending the Madrigal Feaste is a festive holiday tradition you will treasure. Buy your tickets now and reserve your seat: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA71951
King's Royal Tea $135 per person (premiere seats and comes with a special preconcert tea and music)
Nobility Ticket $35 or Student/Child Ticket $15
Site Council Agenda NEW
Monday, December 11 from 3:45-5:30 PM, Room 404
3:45 Call to Order
3:50 Open Forum - members of the community may address the Council on non-agenda items
3:55 Review and approve November minutes - attached
4:00 Instructional Leader Report:
Arne Lim - Mathematics
4:15 Instructional Leader Report
Pat O'Hara - CTE
Judy Argumedo - Director of Equity and Academic Supports
5:15 Site Council Budget Decision (Kim Diorio)
- Recommendation to continue using Site Council funding for Professional Learning Opportunities: (RtI Training, SEL conferences, release time)
- Vote to approve propose budget
- Paly RtI/Equity Team - January meeting
- Preparing for WASC visit March 5-7, WASC Data folder and Draft report
- ISC update
- RISE Task Force - update
- Ed Council meeting - New Courses and AP/Honors Credit
Future Meetings: NOT on 2nd Mondays
Dec-March - LCAP presentation, Instructional Leader Presentations, Innovative Program TOSA presentation, Wellness Center Presentation
Paly Community Book Group: Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni
Paly's Challenge Success Committee invites all
Paly parents, teachers, administrators, and students to read
Frank
Bruni's book about the college admissions process and how we can have a more balanced approach to this process. We will be hosting several opportunities to learn more about the ideas in this book and how we can help our students and families have a less "all-or-nothing" mindset when considering college options. The all-school opportunity will be a student-teacher-parent "fishbowl" on
Wednesday, January 31 at 7:00 pm, where we invite parents AND students to attend and hear perspectives from representatives from all three groups. We will also be sending out a book summary and a couple of additional resources prior to the
January 31 event. Please contact Heidi Mickelsen (
[email protected]) or Cari Anderson (
[email protected]) if you have any questions or suggestions. The Parent Network groups will host discussion groups on the same topic on the dates below; the reps will send out more info through Up to Us.
Parent Network discussion dates:
Class of 2018:
Fri. Jan. 26
Class of 2019:
Fri. Feb. 2
Class of 2020:
Fri. Jan. 12
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lass of 2021:
Fri. Jan. 19
We missed you at the Green & White Forever Auction!
Lucky for you, there are a few parties with capacity that may be of interest to you. This is your chance to GET YOUR GAME ON while benefiting ALL sports at Paly.
The Experiment Study Abroad Summer Program NEW
Tuesday, December 12, 11:30-12:30 PM, Info Table outside Student Center
The Experiment in International Living offers 3 and 4
week high school study abroad summer
programs to 26 countries
. For 85 years
, students
have
explored the world through hands-on experiences and homestays in local communities through the lens of a specific theme. Each year, hundreds of students gain invaluable cultural, leadership, language, and college-prep skills that help them thrive in diverse environments. Examples of 2018 summer programs include Brazil (Soccer & Social Change), China (Chinese Language & Traditions), Germany (Int'l Relations), UK (Journalism & Media) plus more. Meet Emma, The Experiment Admissions Director and find the best program for you!
Paly MAC Boosters Upcoming Event
December 12, 2017 at 7:00 PM
MAC Boosters invite all parents/guardians whose students are involved with Paly's award-winning media arts program to our annual holiday social gathering. Block your calendar and plan to attend this fun evening with food and drink to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of our students during the first semester. Hosted by: The Scheves, 848 Pine Hill Road, Stanford, CA.
Paly Community Scholarship Program application for Seniors due
Jan. 22
The sponsors of various community scholarships ask Paly's Scholarship Committee to nominate and/or select students to be considered for/receive awards. To be participate in this scholarship program, students must complete the Paly Community Scholarship Application and return it to Ms. Cernobori (hard copy) by
January 22nd.
Please read this
letter for more information about the program.
Students received a copy of the program application from their TAs but can also access the application
here.
A reminder that students who want to be considered for need-based scholarships in the program must provide family financial information on the last page of the application; in addition, these applicants are also required to submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (including the EFC) they receive after filing the FAFSA along with their scholarship application. This information is kept confidential. Samples of acceptable EFC documentation can be found
here.
Please refer to
Sandra Cernobori's Nov. 28 email for information about applying for need-based financial aid using the FAFSA. Be sure to check each campus website for deadlines and other forms required in addition to FAFSA, if applicable.
PTSA Looking for Nominating Committee Volunteers
The Paly PTSA is putting together the Nominating Committee that will work to identify a slate of parent volunteers for the 2017/18 school year. Please contact Heike Fischer at
[email protected] if you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee.
Class of 2021 (Freshman) Parent Network Holiday Social NEW
Thursday evening, December 14, 2017, 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Tummalapalli's home (1554 Walnut Drive)
Please join us for our 2021 Parent Network Holiday Social! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a super fun evening celebrating the holidays and mix and mingle with other 9th grade Paly parents. Please come and bring something to share.
To ensure a mix of items, we are asking that you bring an item based on the first initial of your last name:
A-H:
Appetizers;
I-P:
Desserts; Q-Z:
Beverages (wine, water, etc). Please let us know what you plan to bring by signing up on this Google sheet:
goo.gl/osGGVF.
Class of 2021 (Freshman) Parent Network Mtg UPDATED
Topic: Summer Employment/Internship/Volunteer Opportunities
What opportunities are there for my freshman to do this summer? How can he/she be better prepared to achieve those opportunities? We are very fortunate to have Meredith Gyves (Paly Work Experience teacher/coordinator) speak
to us, thus we had to move up this presentation to December from January. Thank you everyone, including our other two speakers, Tyler Stetson with the City of Palo Alto's Recreation Division and Peggy Chang, a Parent of Paly student, to accommodate this change of date. Coffee and breakfast treats will be served from 8:15 am to 8:30 am.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Holiday Luncheon
December 15th, 2017 in the Performing Arts Center lobby at Paly between 9 AM - 2 PM
Please join us to appreciate our teachers and staff during the holiday season.
Main course will be catered. WE NEED PARENTS TO BRING APPETIZERS, SALAD, DESSERTS, AND FRUITS TO SET UP SEPARATE BARS. Please drop off the food before 11am to PAC lobby on the 8th. We also need volunteers for setting up and serving. Please consider signing up
here.
Label all platters. All food must be nut free. Any questions? Please contact Jill Gold
[email protected], Adrianne Shih
[email protected], Sophie Tseng
[email protected]
Paly's Annual Career Month Speaker Series
Paly's annual Career Month Speaker Series will happen from February
26 to March 9th. We are currently planning the event and are looking
for speakers to talk to students about their careers. If you are
interested, or know anyone who would be interested, please email us at
[email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you!
- The Paly Career Month Team
 Paly Finals Schedule
Tuesday, Dec. 19
8:15 to 10:15 - 1st period
10:15 to 10:40 - Brunch
10:45 to 12:45 - 3rd period
12:45 to 1:20 - Lunch
1:25 to 3:25 - 7th period
Wednesday, Dec. 20
9:15 to 11:15 - 2nd period
11:15 to 11:55 - Lunch
12:00 to 2:00 - 4th period
Thursday, Dec. 21
9:15 to 11:15 - 5th period
11:15 to 11:55 - Lunch
12:00 to 2:00 - 6th period
Please Check Lost and Found
Please encourage your students to check our Lost & Found. We have many sweaters, coats, lunch boxes, water bottles and other treasures in the Lost & Found black cabinet located in the Tower Building main hallway. You are welcome as a parent to search through the items, please sign in at the Main Office during school hours. For glasses, keys, or small items, please check with Jenny Gardiner in the Main Office. Items not claimed will be donated during the Winter Break.
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Paly Giving
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Fiery Arts Glass Workshops at Palo Alto High School
Sat & Sun. Jan. 6-7, 20-21; Feb. 3-4, 17-18; March 3-4, 17-18; April 7-8, 21-22; May 5-6, 19-20; June 2-3; 9-3 pm at Palo Alto High School's Glass Studio, 50 Embarcadero Rd.
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ese workshops are open to the public, students and parents. You learn glass blowing technique in this hands-on 2-day weekend workshop. Advanced Sign up is required. Class limit is 4. Teens and adults. $425 per person. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto High School Fiery Arts Boosters.
Contact: David Camner, founder of Paly Glass,
[email protected], for more information & dates
Paly Sports Boosters - Tiny Prints Fundraiser for Holiday Cards
The Paly Sports Boosters has partnered with Tiny Prints to help with the ordering and printing of your Holiday Cards. Tiny Prints is a leading retailer of premium personalized photo cards and has been recognized for their high quality prints and unmatched customer service. Each card ordered is also hand reviewed before it's printed to ensure quality and accuracy. To start your order through Tiny Prints, please click on the link below which will lead you to our co-branded Tiny Prints Storefront. From here, you can shop for any product on the Tiny Prints site or review a few of our favorite choices. Paly Sports Boosters Personalized Link:
http://www.tinyprints.com/storefront/palysportsboosters
Questions? Contact Lisa Rimsa
[email protected]
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College & Career Center
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College Rep Visits for Seniors (and Juniors, if space is available)
Students must have their teacher's permission one day in advance if missing class. Pick up a form in the C&CC, or download it at admit-class-form-college-and-career-center . Bring the signed form the day of the visit to ensure the absence from class is cleared and marked as an activity rather than a truancy. College visits scheduled for the next two weeks are listed below. For a full list of all visits through Spring, login to Naviance using your user ID and password; click on the "Colleges" tab then click "view all upcoming college visits" within the "my colleges" section. Or, you can check the calendar on www.paly.net/college.
Due to increased student attendance and limited space in the College Center, we are no longer able to permit parents to attend college representative visits, please click to read more information about this policy.
ON-CAMPUS VISITS
Week of January 8th
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Gettysburg College
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1/8/18 |
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For more information and to RSVP (if required), login to Naviance and click the 'information' hyperlink.
SCHOLARSHIP EXPIRATION DATES
Paly deadlines may be 2-4 weeks prior to public scholarship deadlines to allow for Paly TA and Guidance lead times. To learn about scholarships listed below and others login to Naviance
using your user ID and password or login as a Guest with no password. Click the "Colleges" tab, scroll to the "scholarships and money" section, then click on the "scholarship list" link.
Scholarships expiring through December 23rd
| The Science Ambassador Scholarship |
12/11/17 |
| Hamilton Prize for Creativity--Wesleyan University |
12/15/17 |
| Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship |
12/15/17
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| University of Notre Dame - Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program |
12/15/17
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Scholarships at Washington University - St. Louis
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12/23/17 NEW |
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PTAC & PAUSD
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Superintendent's Weekly Message from Friday Dec 1 NEW
We will re-post
Karen Hendricks'
Weekly communications her each week, in case you missed it on her previous Infinite Campus email to you.
PAUSD's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)Second Advisor Group Meeting.
Th Dec 14, 5 - 7 PM, District Office 25 Churchill Avenue Palo Alto, CA Board Room (SDC)
The meeting will review district data and stakeholders will be able to give input and feedback.
Spanish translation will be available
CAC Holiday Tea & Welcome Reception (Free)
Parenting a child with special needs has unique challenges, so taking good care of yourself is important. Join us for a healthy and tasty breakfast buffet, wellness treats and a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Lana Conaway. She will speak about equity, access, wellness and safety for all students, especially those receiving Special Education services. Ms. Conaway is one of PAUSD's new leaders and oversees Special Education, Counseling, Health and Wellness in her role as Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Initiatives and Operations. Childcare will not be provided, but children are welcome. Spanish language translation will be available. Hosted by the Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee for Special Education and the Palo Alto Council of PTAs. For questions contact
[email protected]
. RSVP's requested (but not required) at
https://goo.gl/HSxpFg
Early Childhood Education: Why is it essential to our collective future?
NEW
Mon, Dec 11, 11:30-1:00 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center, El Palo Alto Room, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto invites you to this year's Winter Luncheon, featuring Stanford Professor Deborah Stipek, a nationally acclaimed author and leader in Early Childhood Education. Professor Stipek is the Judy Koch Professor of Education in the Graduate School of Education and the Faculty Director of the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford. Menu: Seasonal green salad with pears and walnuts, roasted root vegetable pot pie served with a cranberry-applesauce relish. Vegetarian (gluten-free upon request), $35.00.
RSVP on
http://bit.ly/2jnKFtz
by 12/8 or send a check by Dec 8 payable to: LWVPA, 3921 E. Bayshore Rd., Palo Alto 94303. Questions? E-mail:
[email protected]
. Co-sponsored by PTAC, Congregation Beth Am, Avenidas, Strong Start, an initiative of the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Education Committee of the LWVs of Santa Clara County, AAUW of Palo Alto, and LWVs of Los Altos-Mountain View, San Jose-Santa Clara, and South San Mateo County
2018 Palo Alto Chinese New Year Fair (Mar 4, 2018)
Poster Competition: The organizers of the above event are calling
all
PAUSD students for a Poster Competition to design a brochure cover for the 2018 PA CNY Fair. Posters must be between 8.5" x 11" and 12" x 18" on unlined paper and any media (crayons, markers, paint, etc.) are accepted. Include "2018 Palo Alto Chinese New Year Fair" and the theme "Year of Dog " on the poster, and write your name, grade, school and an email contact on the back. Please submit entries to the front desk of Mitchell Park Library
by Jan 12, 2018
. E-mail
[email protected]
for more information. Entries may be displayed at the Fair, which is organized by Palo Alto Chinese Parent Club, a non-profit organization that serves the Palo Alto community, and co-sponsored by PTA Council.
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9 Simple Tips for Biking In The Rain
NEW
As the days get shorter and colder fewer students are riding, leading to increased traffic congestion around schools. Check out these helpful safety tips and videos on riding safely all season long. "9 Simple Tips for Biking In The Rain".
https://youtu.be/Derm0w9viac
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra's Holiday Extravaganza with Anderson & Roe
Sat, Dec 16, 3 PM Smithwick Theater
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12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills
Pianists Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe join forces with PACO for high-octane performances of Bach and their original Fantasy on Bizet's Carmen. Program includes Corelli's Christmas Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, featuring all five PACO orchestras and the Pacific Ballet Academy. Tickets can be purchased at
www.pacomusic.org
($20 for back orchestra seats and $30 for front orchestra seats). Group rates available for 10+ tickets. For more information:
[email protected]
or (650)856-3848.
Fiery Arts Glass Workshops at Palo Alto High School
Sat & Sun,
Jan 6-7, Feb to Jun 2018
9-3 PM at Palo Alto High School's Glass Studio
These workshops are open to the public, students and parents. You learn glass blowing technique in this hands-on 2-day weekend workshop. Advanced Sign up is required. Class limit is 4. Teens and adults. $425 per person. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto High School Fiery Arts Boosters. Contact: David Camner, founder of Paly Glass,
[email protected]
, for more information & dates
Discover the Magic of the Annual BayLUG Holiday LEGO® Show NEW
Dec. 8 - Jan 14, 11 AM - 3:45 PM, Frank Livermore Learning Center, 351 Homer Ave.
The Museum of American Heritage (MOAH) is welcoming back the LEGO® User Group's (BayLUG) and Bay Area LEGO® Train Club's (BayLTC) Annual Holiday LEGO® Show Pop-Up Exhibit. BayLUG and BayTLC will be displaying a variety of creative holiday scenes. Browse through the imaginative holiday creations, which include holiday trains, miniature cities and more. The displays are different each year. General admission is $3 per person; cash only at the door. BayLUG and MOAH members are free. The museum is closed on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2017.
El Camino Youth Symphony New Member Auditions
Calling all French horn, saxophone, bassoon, cello, and percussion players: The El Camino Youth Symphony is inviting young, motivated musicians with at least one year of private lessons to audition for our preparatory orchestras. ECYS offers after-school music programs for all levels of ability, from our Chamber Players Orchestra, for students just beginning their musical journey, to the Senior Symphony, where players challenge themselves with professional-level repertoire. Auditions will be held in December and early January. The program runs through the spring, and groups meet weekly for rehearsal at Terman Middle School. Contact
[email protected]
to learn about setting up an audition. Visit
http://www.ecys.org
for more information.
Menlowe Ballet Presents: It's a Wonderful Nutcracker!
Dec 8-10 & 15-17, Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center
Blended with the storyline of the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life", Menlowe Ballet's production is set in the 1940's and boasts all the magical trimmings of a traditional Nutcracker. This production stresses the importance of physical presence in the lives of those who mean something to us. This season we also added a storyline illustrating how the power of connection and generosity can overcome greed and divisiveness. This is a holiday production that you and your family will want to see! Information on show times and tickets are available at
www
.menloweballet.org
Family Movie Afternoon
Sat, Dec 9, 4-6 PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Join us for a family movie afternoon the 2
nd
Saturday of each month. Please see website to register and for movie title.
Come watch 'Twas the Night Before Christmas!
Sun Dec 10, 1PM & 4PM; Sat Dec 9, 3PM, Woodside Performing Arts Center
Dancers Repertory Theatre presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, a delightful dance-theatre event that will enchant audiences of all ages. Based on the Clement C. Moore poem, the show includes Santa and his magical sleigh, prancing reindeer, dancing mice, twirling toys and a cast of over 80 children and adults. For Tickets and more information please visit our website:
http://www.twasthenight.org
or visit our Facebook page at Dancers Repertory Theatre.
Know a Child Who Loves to Sing? Cantabile Youth Singers Invites You to Come Sing
With
Us!
Registration and auditions for grades K-9 happening now. Registration for our Winter/Spring 2018 semester opens Nov 15, 2017.
Cantabile is a community-based children's chorus serving the greater Silicon Valley area, striving to bring the highest quality musical education in a choral setting to young singers from ages 4 years to 18. With our carefully planned and innovative curriculum, we build a foundation in choral musicianship, music literacy, and appreciation, while also fostering a caring and supportive family-atmosphere for friendships to grow for our singers. We offer a number of after-school rehearsal options, each featuring a wide range of musical activities, including singing, movement, improvisation, instrumental activities, and musicianship. Singers in grades 3-9 should call today to arrange an audition, while singers in grades K-2 may register for a class beginning November 15. Come sing with us, as we embark upon our exciting 2018 spring semester!
To audition, or to learn more about our chorus levels and our upcoming semester, please contact us:
[email protected]
650. 424.1410Classes are conveniently located in Los Altos. Visit
cantabile.org
Play Palooza - The Children's Theatre Ten Minute Playwriting Contest
Submission Deadline: Fri, Dec 22 @ 12 AM
The Children's Theatre is pleased announce the 2017-18
Play Palooza Ten Minute Playwriting contest
. Play Palooza gives young writers an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents. Students can submit original work in three categories: Elementary School (3rd-5th grade), Middle School (6th-8th grade), and High School (9th-12th grade). Winning plays receive a staged reading at the Children's Theatre, and winning playwrights receive prizes donated by the Friends of the Palo Alto Children's Theatre. Submissions can be submitted electronically to
[email protected]
Shop for school holiday camps on ActivityHero to raise money for Palo Alto PTA
A reminder that PAUSD is off for winter break from Dec 22 - Jan 7. High schools also have Jan 8 off. You can find holiday camps on ActivityHero and when you book online with this link, the PTA earns a % of your purchase.
https://www.activityhero.com/go/paloaltopta
Whole Foods (downtown Palo Alto) Nickels for Non-Profits
Oct 15th to Jan 15th
Each time you shop at the Whole Foods Market downtown PA between Oct 15 to Jan 15 and bring in your own bags, Whole Foods will donate 5 cents per bag to our Palo Alto PTA Council. The PTAC will be able to use these funds for more programs and events for our PAUSD students, staff, and parents!
Stanford University Research Study (Girls, 8-12)
Researchers at Stanford University are looking for girls ages 8-12 with learning and/or behavior challenges to participate in a study exploring brain development in relation to behavior, cognition, and mood in girls. Participation involves a comprehensive cognitive and behavioral evaluation and MRI/NIRS scan (safe, non-invasive, no x-rays/radiation). Results of the evaluation are available to all participants and there is a $100 honorarium for participation. For more information contact
[email protected]
or 650-724-2951.
Society of Bookworms @CH
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00-5:00 PM, Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St.
Join us in a discussion of the Louis Sachar's thrilling adventure,
Fuzzy Mud
. A limited number of copies are available for pick-up at Children's Library. Registration Required. Grades 4-6 only.
Special End of Year Teen Writing Club Meeting @ RI
Thurs, Dec 21, 4:00 -5:30 PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.
Open to new and existing members! Join us for a special end of year writing club project where we will be making creative keepsakes based on writing prompts and activities. Registration Required. Grades 6-12 only.
Teen Friday Movie @ RI
Fri, Dec 22, 4:00 -6:00 PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.
Celebrate the start of winter break with a double screen showing at the library! Audience will vote on the movie the day of the event. Registration Required. Grades 6-12 only.
Show your Support for PiE on the Donor Thank you Banners NEW
PiE is creating Donor Thank You banners to be hung at each elementary school in January. The names of every elementary family that has donated any gift to PiE this school year by December 31st will be on display on their school's banner (gift amounts will NOT be listed). Please join us! If you have not yet given this school year, please make a tax-deductible donation at
papie.org/donate
. PiE's funding benefits ALL Palo Alto students and we need ALL families to participate. We are successful together!
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Free SingFest Minicamp
Registration Open; Saturday, January 20, 2018, 9:30 AM - 1 PM, 178 Clinton St, Redwood City
Let your 7-10 year old boy test-drive this 'best choir of the Peninsula' for himself at a free half-day minicamp where he'll learn some songs and have a blast. Low-key, no-obligation auditions are integrated into the morning; no previous singing experience needed. Boys offered Ragazzi membership start rehearsing in January, 2018. Beginning groups start slow, then grow, meeting once a week for choral singing and theory instruction. Ragazzi's opportunities include singing the National Anthem at a San Francisco Giants game, Opera roles, collaborations with Stanford's choruses and the San Francisco Symphony-and even world-wide touring. SingFest is free, and spots will go fast at
bit.ly/SINGFEST
. Can't make it to SingFest but want to audition? Go to
http://ragazzi.org/join-us/book-audition/
Ragazzi Boys Chorus'
Music and Movement
classes open
Register Now; Mondays, 3:15 & 4:15 sessions, Jan. 29 - May. 21, 178 Clinton St, Redwood City
Ragazzi Boys Chorus' engaging class for active young boys is now open. It's a great option for boys not quite old enough for Ragazzi's main program. This class is tailored for boys ages 5-7 with little or no previous musical experience. A child-developmental approach fosters boys' creativity and curiosity. Students explore rhythm games, channel their energy through music learning and learn concepts they can apply in any musical setting. $330 for 15 weeks; sibling discounts. Register & more info at
bit.ly/musicmov
. Contact
[email protected]
, 650-342-8785.
Change to Date of February JLS CONNECTIONS Meeting
Attention 5th grade parents who attended the JLS- PiE Rising Information Meeting on October 19th. At that meeting, we informed you about our CONNECTIONS informational night. There has been a date change. The CONNECTIONS parent night will be held on Monday, February 5th at 7 PM in the cafétorium.
STEAM Lab Sunday @MP: LED Holiday Cards
Sun, Dec 17, 2:30-3:30 PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Create holidays cards using LED lights. We will supply all the crafts! Registration opens 3 weeks in advance. Grades K-5 only. Please register on our new event site: https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com.
ANNUAL ROTARY HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH CONTEST!
Wed, Jan 24, 7 PM, Palo Alto City Counsel Chambers
Opportunity to repurpose one of your college essays! Prizes total $1550. 2017-18 Speech topic theme: "Rotary Making a Difference". Each speech must be between 4-5 minutes, original student work, and incorporate the theme and one of the Rotary mantras: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned?, Will it build goodwill and better friendships?, Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Questions and Registration: [email protected]
Finals Cram Slam
Mon & Tue, Dec 18 & 19, 3-9 PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Stressed on finals week? Mitchell Park Library has you covered. You can study in the library, or drop in at the Teen Center for snacks and emotional support. Games, a ping-pong table, pool, and video games to help you destress in the Teen Center. Calming therapy dogs in the library you can pet to help you decompress before the chaos begins! Open to high school students who are studying for finals.
Cram Slam Support @ RI
Sat & Sun, Dec 16 & 17, 1:00 -9:00 PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.
The library is here to support teens studying for finals. Along with study space and light snacks, the Rinconada Library will stay open from 6-9pm for teen use the weekend prior to finals. Must show valid High School ID to remain after hours. Grades 9-12 only.
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