Paly Link

A PTSA publication
Sunday, September 25, 2016
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Calendar
 

Sept 30- Oct 3
College Visits ( C&CC)
Tuesday Sept 27
Special Ed IEP Parent Meeting, 6:30 pm in the LCR ( Paly)
Tuesday Sept 27 Yearbook Senior Portrait Session on the Quad 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Thursday  Sept 29 Yearbook Senior Portrait Session on the Quad 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Saturday Oct. 1
Paly PAC Groundbreaking Gala Celebration, 2:30pm/7:30pm ( Paly)
Wednesday Oct 5 Financial Aid Presentation 7- 8:30 p.m LCR 
Thursday Oct 6 End of Quarter
Thursday Oct 6 Yearbook baby ad session MAC101 12:30 - 5pm
Monday Oct. 10
Palo Alto College Fair - Gunn, 6:00 - 8:30pm  ( CC&C)
Thursday Oct. 17 - 21
 Spirit Week 
Wednesday Oct 19 PSAT for Juniors - No School for 9,10 and 12th grades
Monday Oct. 24
Paly Cheer and Dance Holiday Pie Fundraiser!  New ( Paly) Please remove this and any future booster related fundraiser on the calendar;  the blurb below would be the preferred place
Wednesday Nov. 16
Dr. Dan Siegel:How Parent Can Best Support the Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain,  7pm to 8:30pm,  Paly Performing Arts Center New
 

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Spirit Week on Paly Campus 
October 15-22nd ; - Many shifts, many small tasks, lots of positive return for your time supporting the students with building floats.  Questions?  Please contact Susan Scheel at  susanischeel@sbcglobal.net   Sign up sheets below:
The students do all the work, we need parents to provide support (food, light supervision, and encouragement).  Witness the energy of classes working together, competing for the title of spirit champion.   Sign up here:   https://www.uptous.com/uptous.htm?_flowId=directLink-flow&communityId=5306&extraId=17519&action=opp
Are you handy with power tools, enjoy building things?  We need you at the start of the week ( October 15 and 16) Sign up here:   https://www.uptous.com/uptous.htm?_flowId=directLink-flow&communityId=5306&extraId=17519&action=opp
Chaperone the Dance:  Will not be able to have the dance without your help:  Sign up here: https://www.uptous.com/uptous.htm?_flowId=directLink-flow&communityId=5306&extraId=17518&action=opp 

Volunteers Needed to Welcome Students to Paly on Walk & Roll Day 
Week of Oct. 3 (exact date TBD), 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
We're asking families to make a special effort to avoid solo driving the week of Oct. 3. To recognize students using those alternatives, one day that week we will hand out Hershey's Kisses to as many kids as possible coming to campus on foot, bike, bus, or carpool. We need about 14 volunteers for just 1 hour, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., to do the distribution and offer smiles to students at various entry points around campus. If you can help, please email Judd Volino with the days of that week you're available at kazalino@kazalino.com, or call 301-943-1764. Dads especially encouraged to help!
 
5th Annual Dig Pink Volleyball Fundraiser 
October 13, 2016, 
Los Altos High School, 5:30pm and 6:45pm 
Please come out and cheer on Paly's JV and Varsity volleyball teams as they raise money for a good cause! Paly's 5th annual "Dig Pink" match vs Los Altos High School will be on Thursday, October 13, at Los Altos High School at 5:30 (JV) and 6:45 (Varsity). Free admission. Watch the Paly Lady Vikes and Los Altos Eagles as we DIG PINK! If you'd like to make a donation, we really appreciate your generosity! You can donate at the match or donate online. The link to our fundraising website is https://giving.sideout.org/campaigns/11820 3) 

Support PALY Cheer and Dance fundraiser - Support Paly Cheer and Dance with our Holiday Pie Fundraiser! 
Mon. Oct. 24 (order deadline), Fri. Nov. 18 is pie pick-up at Paly 3:30- 6:30pm) Enjoy delicious farm fresh pies while supporting your Cheer and Dance teams! Apple, Two Berry, and Pumpkin Pies are available. They are flash-frozen from Gidzich Farms in Watsonville and are simply scrumptious! Get all the details at: http://www.palycheer.net/holiday-pies.html

Save the date! 
November 16, 2016, 7pm to 8:30pm, Paly Performing Arts Center
Offered to parents of Paly and Gunn students, sponsored by both PTSAs.  
Brainstorm:  How Parents Can Best Support the Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain 
Dr. Dan Siegel,  http://www.drdansiegel.com/ 
Stay tuned for ticketing information and more details about the event. For questions, please contact Diana Pang ( dianapang@yahoo.com ), Jake Wellington ( jwellington@stanford.edu ) and Adrianne Chang ( Adrianne.shih@gmail.com )
 

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Americanized Chinese Parents of Paly New
This is a group for Americanized Chinese Parents of Paly and Jordan students who embrace both the values of American culture and Chinese culture. Parents in this group speak English in their homes and value a balance of academics, social time, and extracurriculars. 
To be added to our mailing list, please email your name to:  americanized.chinese.parents@gmail.com

Spirit Week and  the Homecoming Dance   New
This is a fun time to be on campus and we need lots of volunteers to help. There are a variety of ways to help during Spirit Week.  Please go to this Link:
 to see all of the opportunities to help -  make sure you scroll all the way down the form! 
We also need adults to help with the Homecoming Dance which will be on October 22nd.
Please sign up early and often. Any questions, contact Beth Martin, Bmartin@pausd.org. 

Paly Sports Boosters Passes New Pricing on September 4th
New pricing in effect on September 4th.  Please visit the link for the updated flyer and order your passes online:  http://palysportsboosters.org/booster-passes/  or by mail.  Remember your support h elps ensure a vibrant Paly athletic community! Passes are good for admission for Paly regular season home games for all sports during the 2016-2017 school year. New this year: free VIKING SQUAD t-shirt with every Student Booster Pass (while supplies last).   Form

NEED A SPORTS PHYSICAL? New
Monday, October 10, 2016, Gunn High School PE Classroom, 1pm - 7pm.
PAUSD, in partnership with Stanford Children's Health Care, will be performing Pre-Participation Physical Examinations on Monday, October 10, 2016 at GUNN HIGH in the PE classroom from 1pm until 7pm. All Athletes need an up to date (within 1 year) physical in order to participate in tryouts. Winter Sports tryouts being Oct. 31st.  These physicals will cost $10 and RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED (spots are limited).  Parents must also complete the online forms before Oct 10th.  Please click on the link to make your reservation:   http://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/young-athletes-academy/palo-alto-unified-school-district.  In addition to having a current and valid physical, all Winter athletes need to have an account on  athleticclearance.com. This is the online version of the Athletic Packet and should be completed ASAP.  Complete instructions for creating this account can be found at  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6_WIJl62Q6FOTdoODFnN3Q1YWs/view?usp=sharing
Blank physical forms are available for download as part of the athleticclearance process.  We will also have blank forms available at GUNN on Oct. 10th.

Important Yearbook Dates for Seniors and Parents
Senior portrait sessions will be held on the quad on Tuesday September 27 and Thursday September 29. These sessions are free and will provide seniors with a yearbook-quality portrait to be used in the 2017 edition of Madrono. These sessions are free and don't require prior sign-up; seniors who are interested should be on the quad (wearing the clothes they want for the photo!) any time between 11:30-1:30 on either date. We'll have our yearbook photographers ready to go. Portraits are due October 13; palymadrono.com has more information. Email adviser Brian Wilson at bwilson@pausd.org with any questions.

Workshop sessions for senior parents who are turning in baby ads will be held on Thursday October 6 and Tuesday October 11, from 12:30-5:30 each day. These sessions are a great way to get your baby photos scanned, craft a message to your child, and work with one of our students on design ideas. Bring all materials with you and plan on anywhere from 10-30 minutes, depending on how detailed you want to get. Senior ads are due October 13; palymadrono.com has more information. Email adviser Brian Wilson at bwilson@pausd.org with any questions.

Special Ed IEP Parent Meeting 
Tuesday, September 27th,  6:30 pm in the LCR (accessible through the library) at PALY Library
Please join us for a co-facilitated Special Ed IEP Parent Meeting with Laura Bricca, Instructional Supervisor of Special Education at PALY, and Anna Centrella Thayer, PALY parent, PTA VP of Advocacy and leader of PALY's Parent Special Education support group.  Together, we will share some tips on how to help maximize your student's success at PALY, provide time for you to connect with other parents of students with IEP's, and answer some general questions.
For further information contact Anna Centrella Thayer at agcentrella@gmail 
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Paly Department of Performing Arts Presents: A Gala Celebration of the Performing Arts New
Saturday  October 1st at 2:30 PM & 7:30pm  at the Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center, 50 Embarcadero Rd.  
Celebrate the grand opening of our new spectacular theatre as nearly 300 students from the choral, music and theatre departments take to the stage.
HUZZAH!
Paly's GROUNDBREAKING extravaganza has added two new special guests to the gala:
 
ROB MINKOFF,  Paly grad (class of '80) and film producer, animator, screenwriter and director of many feature films including the all-time classic, THE LION KING, will regale us with his wit, ukulele and vocal talents...
 
ALEX NEE, Paly class of '09 performer in the broadway tour of ONCE (Andrej, and Guy understudy), and the International Tour of AMERICAN IDIOT (Johnny). Some of his favorite Northwestern productions include SPRING AWAKENING (Melchior), RENT (Roger), THE WHO'S TOMMY (Hawker), THE WAA-MU SHOW (Nash), THE LITTLE PRINCE (Conceited Man), and ROMEO AND JULIET (Mercutio). 

Tickets are $25.00, $50.00, & $100.00. Reserved seating at   http://www.palytheatre.com/tickets/  


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Stanford Health Care Nursing Career Night
Wed, Sept. 28 6:30 - 8:30 at Packard Children's Hospital Main Auditorium
You will have the opportunity to hear from some of the best nurses in the Bay Area speak about their careers in nursing. There will be speakers from many different areas of nursing. Come explore the different nursing career opportunities and learn how to achieve your dream of becoming a nurse. RSVP by September 20, 2016 to kmedina@stanfordmed.org

NCAA Informational Night for Prospective Collegiate Athletes  
Wednesday 9/28 @ 7pm in the PAC.
Paly's Athletic department will host and informational evening for students and parents to learn more about collegiate athletics and the recruiting process. A representative from NCSA (National Collegiate Scouting Association) will present as well.

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 Sept. 26: 
Reed College   9/26   8:15 AM
Middlebury College   9/26   9:15 AM
Occidental College   9/26   10:15 AM
Champlain College   9/26   11:15 AM
Johns Hopkins University   9/26   1:45 PM
Babson College   9/26   2:30 PM
Juniata College   9/27   9:00 AM
Muhlenberg College   9/27   10:00 AM
Augustana College   9/27   12:15 PM
Haverford College   9/27   1:00 PM
Colorado Mesa University   9/28   8:15 AM
University of Tennessee, Knoxville   9/28   9:00 AM
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering   9/28   10:00 AM
Emory University   9/28    12:15 PM
Colorado State University   9/28   1:00 PM 
Purdue University   9/28    2:00 PM
Elon University   9/28   2:45 PM
Georgia Institute of Technology   9/29   8:15 AM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute   9/29   9:00 AM
Dominican University of California   9/29   10:00 AM
Whittier College   9/29   10:45 AM
Linfield College   9/29   1:00 PM
Bates College   9/30   9:00 AM
Suffolk University   9/30   10:00 AM
Chaminade University of Honolulu   9/30   10:45 AM
Northeastern University   9/30   12:15 PM
University of Utah   9/30   1:00 PM
Trinity College Dublin   9/30   2:00 PM
Quest University Canada   9/30   2:45 PM 

Week Of Oct 3rd New
Villanova University   10/3   8:15 AM
Kalamazoo College   10/3   9:00 AM
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   10/3   10:15 AM
Lafayette College   10/3   10:45 AM
Macalester College   10/3   2:30 PM
New York Film Academy   10/4   8:15 AM
University of San Francisco   10/4   10:00 AM
Landmark College   10/4   10:45 AM
Oberlin College of Arts & Sciences   10/4   12:15 PM
Pitzer College   10/4   1:00 PM
Rochester Institute of Technology   10/5   8:15 AM
California Lutheran University   10/5   9:00 AM
Texas Christian University   10/5   10:00 AM
Bucknell University   10/5   10:45 AM
Williams College   10/5   1:00 PM
Nova Southeastern University   10/5   2:00 PM
California College of the Arts (San Francisco)   10/5   2:45 PM
Yale University   10/6   8:15 AM
Gonzaga University   10/6   9:00 AM
Vanderbilt University   10/6   10:00 AM
Northwestern University   10/6   10:45 AM
Sarah Lawrence College   10/6   12:15 PM
University of Connecticut   10/6   1:00 PM

OFF CAMPUS VISITS New
For more information and to RSVP (if required), login to Naviance
 
Week of Sept.26:
Johns Hopkins University   9/26   7:00 PM   East Palo Alto
Tufts University   9/27   7:00 PM   Menlo Park
Southern Oregon University   10/1   9:00 AM   San Francisco
Southern Oregon University   10/1   2:00 PM   San Ramon

UC Application Essay Case Study  
September 27th, 2016, 1:50 pm during tutorial, Library Conference Room
A workshop where students will take a sneak peek inside the admissions process of the UCs by analyzing a student's application to identify which of the Personal Insight questions to answer and how.  Also helpful tips for writing your UC responses. Bring paper and pen! Space limited to 50 students; the first 50 who arrive can participate. 

2016 Palo Alto College Fair (PACF) 
Monday, Oct 10th - 6:00 - 8:30pm, Gunn High School
Plan to attend the 2016 College Fair at Gunn High School on Monday, October 10th in the Bow and Titan Gymnasiums.  
Over 140 college & university representatives will be on hand, ready to answer your questions about their institutions. Seniors can get accurate and timely information to complete their college applications and Juniors can begin to plan for next year.   Please note these tiered entry times: 
  • 6 pm Gunn & Paly students ONLY (with ID).  
  • 6:30 pm All other high school students admitted 
  • 7 pm  Parents and the public are admitted 
Freshman & Sophomore students are recommended to attend the college fair after 7:30pm for a better experience when the fair is less crowded.

Please also join us on Oct. 10th for two additional presentations at the college fair:
  •  "The College Admission Essay" will be at 6:30pm with Felicia Fahey PhD
  • "Financial Aid" with Karen Cooper, Director of Financial Aid at Stanford University will take place at 7:00pm.
Both are open to the public.
These presentations are open to everyone.   They will take place in the Titan Gym Dance Studio.

Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through October 1, 2016  New
Levine Scholarship--University of North Carolina Charlotte: Deadline 10/1                           
University of North Carolina - Morehead-Cain Scholarship: Deadline 10/1                        
University of North Carolina of Chapel Hill - The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship Program: Deadline 10/1



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Renaming Schools Advisory Committee Community Townhill Meeting 
Mon Sept 26, 6-8PM.  Location TBD
At the townhall meeting a brief overview of Palo Alto's history will be presented, followed by a panel discussion that will provide an overview of eugenics and its history. The panelists will discuss ways in which a community can deal with racist events in its history, addressed from the present day perspective, and in the context of our public schools.  The panel will be composed of 3-4 renown history professors and experts in eugenics, some of whom have actively provided their expertise in renaming efforts at other schools.  The townhall meeting is intended to stimulate community discussion on this important topic, and will close with a Q&A session.  Everyone in the community is welcome, please invite your friends and neighbors.
SAVE THE DATE: Monday 9/26 6-8pm, RSAC townhall, location and speaker details to be announced in next week's eNews.
 
PAUSD School Board Candidate Forum 
Oct 1, 10 AM - 12 (doors open at 9:30am), Jordan Middle School (Gymnasium), 750 N. California Ave
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the candidates who are running for PAUSD School Board. This forum will focus on issues that impact outcomes for historically underrepresented families and students with special needs. Learn about candidates' priorities and ask any questions that you have.
Childcare, light refreshments and Spanish translation provided. This forum is sponsored by Parent Advocates for Student Success, the Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, and the Palo Alto Council of PTAs.
Contact paloaltocac@gmail.com with any questions.
 
Sábado 1 de octubre de 10 am a las 12 del mediodía (las puertas se abren a las 9:30 am), Jordan Middle School, 750 N. California Ave., Gimnasio
Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para conocer a los candidatos que se postularan a la Junta Escolar PAUSD. Este foro se centrará en preguntas acerca de los resultados y el impacto para las familias históricamente subrepresentadas de estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Podra obtener información acerca de las prioridades de los candidatos y hacer cualquier pregunta que tenga. Cuidado de niños, refrescos y la traducción al español estara disponible .Este foro está patrocinado por defensores de los padres para el éxito del estudiante, el Comité Asesor de Palo Alto Comunitario para la Educación Especial, y el Consejo de Palo Alto de los ACP.

PAUSD學校董事會候選人論壇
星期六，10月1日上午10 - 12 （門上午9:30開)，約旦中學（體育館)， 750 N.California Ave。
這是一個極好的機會去了解競選PAUSD學校董事會的所有候選人。本次論壇重點關注事項: 影響及代表性不足的歷史家庭和特殊需要學生的家庭。了解候選人的優先事項，並詢問了解您的任何問題。
會提供育兒，點心和西班牙語翻譯服務。本論壇由家長促進學生成功會組織，帕洛阿爾托社區諮詢委員會特殊教育和優惠貿易協定的帕洛阿爾托理事會主辦。
請聯繫 paloaltocac@gmail.com如果有任何問題
 
PAUSD School Board Candidate Forum K-5th Grade Focus New
October 4th 6:30-8:30pm, Barron Park School MP Room 800 Barron Ave, Palo Alto
ALL interested Palo Alto Voters and PAUSD parents are invited to come and hear from the school board candidates! Barron Park, Ohlone and Fairmeadow PTAs are co-hosting this K-5th grade-focused forum with all candidates. If you'd like to submit a question to have the candidates respond to, email your question to  k5october4forum@gmail.com  by Oct 3. Please keep your questions related to K-5th issues. There will be separate forums for Special Ed issues on Sat Oct 1st 10a-12p (location TDB) and possibly a forum for 6-12th grade issues (Day,Time, Location TBD).

Wellness and Support Services Parent Workshop
September 29, 2016 at the District Office, 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto
Our first Wellness and Support Services parent workshop of the school year will be presented by Health Connected on September 29, 2016 at the District Office.  This workshop will help parents begin the conversation about healthy boundaries and sexual health with their teen.  Please share this information with all parents of tween and teens  Please click here  https://www.pausd.org/talking-your-adolescent-about-sexual-health for details and registration information.  A  flyer  is also attached.  For further questions, don't hesitate to contact our office.
Brenda Carrillo, Ed.D.
Director of Wellness & Support Services

Food Service Department Open Forums
Palo Alto USD invites parents, employees, students, and community members to a series of Food Services Department Community Open Forums held throughout the 2016-17 school year.  Please visit:  https://www.pausd.org/food-service-department-open-forum

Renaming Schools Advisory Committee (RSAC) Survey
The PAUSD School Board created a Renaming Schools Advisory Committee ( RSAC ) and charged this committee to explore and recommend processes for naming or renaming schools based on community input and feedback.  The community consists of students, parents, alumni, former parents, community members, and PAUSD teachers and staff.  With this short  survey , we would like to get your initial input concerning the criteria you consider to be most important for the naming of any district school.  Your input will help the  RSAC  understand the community's values, and alongside other data, help inform the Committee's discussions and recommendations to the Board.  The  survey  is very short and we appreciate you taking two or three minutes to give your input by completing and submitting this seven question survey . Simply click the following link to begin  https://pausd.co1.qualtrics. com/SE/?SID=SV_8JuFGmlO3CJ3Qgd   
 
PAUSD Seeks Parent Member for Board Policy Review Committee
Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) invites its parents to consider joining the Board Policy Review Committee (BPRC), a committee established to assist the PAUSD Board of Education in its thinking about District policies.  The BPRC committee currently has an opening for a parent representative.  Parents interested in the school district's process of developing policies should fill out the form online (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PFqb2N2x7pwx5Lp1XVFtWHuZdKuAb4zvojnwMye-iYM/viewform?edit_requested=true) before the deadline of end of the business day on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.  For more information, go to https://www.pausd.org/explore-pausd/news/pausd-seeks-parent-member-board-policy-review-committee-bprc


Community Service and Service-Learning CommSvc 
Community Service Recognition
Deadline extended: September 25th
Anyone wanting to submit Volunteer hours for community service recognition, including transcript hours and President's Award, can do so by checking Schoology.
You will fill out a google form to begin the process and all forms are now accepted online. Deadline has been extended to September 25th. For questions, contact klarson@pausd.org

Matemagos Math Tutoring in Spanish: Help Kinder & 1st Graders with Math, Gain Valuable Experience Volunteering
Tutor Orientation October 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Escondido Elementary, Room 1
1st Tutoring Session October 20 - December 1, Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm, at Escondido Elementary, Palo Alto
Matemagos provides a great opportunity to work with Kinder and First Grade Spanish Immersion students in math through fun and engaging games. Tutors gain valuable experience through service while using their Spanish language skills, building a relationship with the students, and giving back to the community. Contact matemagos.tutor@gmail.com for details.

The Ohlone Harvest Festival Needs Volunteers!
October 15, 2016 at Ohlone Elementary School, 950 Amarillo Ave
Paly students - earn community service hours by volunteering at The Ohlone Elementary School Harvest Festival! It's a fun day of games, food & music, and a fundraiser for the Ohlone Farm, our outdoor classroom. We need support from noon to 4pm on Saturday, October 15.

Duveneck Harvest Carnival Service Opportunity 
October 15th Duveneck Elementary School, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Are you looking for a wonderful service opportunity?  Whether serving a snow cone, timing an obstacle course or running the gold fish prize table, there is fun to be had while providing a great service to our community.  It will be October 15th from noon to 3:00.  Set up and take down will be starting in the morning and lasting until later in the evening.  There is room for all to help!   Please contact 650-332-4692 for any questions!


Community  
Summing Up Europe - Italy & Spain New
June 3 -11, 2017
Tour Leader:  Deanna Chute, Mathematics Instructor
Informational & Enrollment Meeting
Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30pm
Paly Room 852
Please RSVP:   summingupeurope@gmail.com
  This is a unique, mathematically-themed, international travel opportunity for high school students. We will visit Gaudi's Sagrada Familia with a dazzling mathematical display of hyperboloid structures, catenary curves and fractal forms.  We will observe the golden ratio seen in Michaelangelo's David, marvel at the tessellations at Granada's Alhambra and calculate the tilt of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
 
Math is everywhere, a human endeavor shared by all cultures, and this trip is a special opportunity for students to see and appreciate mathematics beyond textbooks. Your child will step outside the classroom and engage with the mathematical world firsthand, understanding its history, experiencing its beauty and seeing its connection to a variety of fields of study.  In addition, this incredible opportunity will help your child navigate new situations with a broader global perspective, build self-confidence and give them a life-changing experience.
 
There will be an Informational  and Enrollment meeting  on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 6:30pm.  We will discuss trip details, logistics and cost, as well as the possibility for college credit. You can reserve a spot on the tour at the meeting with a $95 deposit. There is limited space on this trip, with space available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  
 
You can get more information at:  http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1830703AJ
or send an email to:   summingupeurope@gmail.com
 
I sincerely hope you will come to the meeting and learn more!
To ensure that I can accommodate everyone in the meeting space, please RSVP:   summingupeurope@gmail.com

Teenpower Safety and Self-Defense Workshop for teens ages 13-17
 New
Sunday, October 2nd 1:30pm - 6:30pm  at El Carmelo Elementary School 
Sponsored by Kidpower.org, this workshop gives teens focused practice in using boundary-setting, conflict resolution, self-protection, and self-defense skills to prevent and stop most attacks, bullying, and harassment. Opportunity for full-force practice of self-defense skills with the head-to-toe padded instructor. We encourage parents and caregivers to attend the last half hour of our Teenpower Workshop to observe their teens demonstrating the skills they learned! Sunday, October 2nd 1:30pm - 6:30pm  at El Carmelo Elementary School  Register | Flyer | Directions

Free Community Day at Gamble Garden New
Sun, Oct 2, 10AM - 2PM, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Gamble Garden celebrates our community with a FREE fun filled all ages day.  The day's festivities include fun children's activities, a gorgeous plant sale, horticultural resources, educational displays, garden demonstrations, food, entertainment, and of course... digging for worms!  This is an opportunity for the community to spend some time at Gamble Garden, meet neighbors and enjoy some activities and hospitality.  Please register at https://www.gamblegarden.org/event/community-day-oct/
 
Growing populations, shrinking resources: dynamics of a world in crisis New
Fri Oct 7, 7:30pm at Mitchell Park Community Center - Palo Alto  
Documentary photographer RANDY OLSON has worked with National Geographic Magazine for 25 years, producing over 30 stories on issues of overpopulation, environmental degradation, resource extraction and disappearing cultures. He will present his work followed by an interview with moderator Kim Komenich and Q&A session with the audience.  Light refreshments included.
Info & tickets please visit:  www.paloaltophotoforum.org    Contact:  info@paloaltophotoforum.org

The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University Family Sundays Program New
Second Sundays, beginning Oct 9, 11 AM - 4 PM, Stanford campus, off Palm Drive at Museum Way
The Cantor invites families to a day of wonder and learning at the museum.  This is a s a free, family-focused day of art talks, hands-on art making, and gallery adventures for visitors of all ages. Explore the galleries and participate in programs designed to help families look and think about art in new ways. Curiosity is encouraged. The day is designed to be flexible with no registration required, no standing in line and no waitlists. Families can plan a unique museum experience and join the activities in which they are most interested.
 
5th Annual Kiwanis Angel Award honors Agent DuJuan Green, PA Police Department New
Thu Oct 13 5.30 - 730PM , Palo Alto Sheraton 625 El Camino Real Palo Alto 
Kiwanis Angel Award recognizes an individual who has provided significant contributions to children and youth.  Agent DuJuan Green is being honored for his exemplary work as a School Resource Office, Facilitator of the Parent Project which teaches enhanced parenting skills and member of Project Safety Net.  Program relevant for parents of students 6 grade to 12 grade.  Cost $50 per person and sign up by October 6. Proceeds benefit children and youth programs.
Registration   www.KiwanisAngelAward.org   Contact Gail Price     gail.price3@gmail.com   
 
SheHeroes Afternoon Tea with Fathers in Tech Encouraging Girls in STEM New
Sun Oct. 16; 2 - 4:30pm, The Fairmont, San Francisco, Crowne room  
Enjoy an afternoon tea for the whole family (all ages) and listen to tech leaders speak about the crucial role men play in supporting women and girls in STEM and other fields. Formal tea includes gourmet food and beverages. Fun activities for kids include raffle, photo booth, girl panel, temporary tattoos. Further info at:  http://bit.ly/fatherdaughtertea
 
Support Gunn's seniors and Order Your Farm Fresh Pies from Gizdich Ranch! New
Order now thru Oct. 20; Pickup on Thu, Nov 3, 3:30 - 5:30 PM, Gunn High School Bat Cave   
Order delicious Gizdich Ranch Pies before Oct. 20 for your holiday gatherings, and help raise funds for Gunn's Class of 2017 Senior Picnic, Grad Night Celebration and scholarships for Seniors to attend those events.  The pies come frozen and are made locally at Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville.  Buy an extra pie and donate it to a special teacher or staff member!  For the Gizdich Pie Order Form with more information and an order form go http://gunn.paloaltopta.org/wp-content/uploads/Gizdich-Ranch-Pie-Order-All-Schools.pdf .  Any questions?  Contact  mginx@sbcglobal.net .  The Gunn class of 2017 thanks you!
 
Palo Alto Philharmonic Concerto Movement Competition New
The Palo Alto Philharmonic is sponsoring a Concerto Movement Competition open to school-aged music students including both instrumentalists and vocalists. Each applicant should submit an unedited audio CD (5-15 minutes long) of his or her performance of a movement from a concerto or concert piece for soloist and orchestra. Applications, along with the demo CD and a non-refundable fee of $30 must be postmarked by December 31, 2016.  For more information or to download an application form: http://www.paphil.org/pages/about/cmc.html
 
Sleep Study for Youth 18-21 
New
 
The Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University is recruiting 18-21 year old youth to participate in a paid research study on sleep and mood.  You and your youth will receive up to $215 for completing the study. For more information about this study, please contact   dailyrest@stanford.edu   or (650) 736-2689 or go to   http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/dailyreststudy.html.  
For general information about participant rights, contact 1-866-680-2906. 
 
TAKEOVER: Teen Creativity Party New
Fri Oct 7, 6 -9PM, Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto
Teens, celebrate peace, love, and artmaking with a Teen Creativity Party, complete with live performances, hands-on art activities, raffle prizes and more! During the event, attendees will be able to check out our upcoming exhibition, The Butterfly Effect: Art in 1970s California, and see a new side of the Palo Alto Art Center. A valid high school ID is required to enter. For more information, contact Lauren Baines, Family, Teen and Outreach Programming Coordinator at lauren.baines@cityofpaloalto.org. 

Raise Money and Walk for Disabled and Abandoned Orphans in China New
Sun, Oct. 9th ;   1-3pm . Walk around Mountain View Shoreline Lake fundraiser.
Walk the Wall Bay Area is a global movement organized by International China Concern to overcome abandonment in China. The annual walk gives participants from K-12th grade a chance to fundraise for orphans in China who are abandoned due to disability. 

Save the Date! Challenge Success Fall Parent Event at Stanford University
Fri. Sept 30, 7-8:30pm, Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University
Media Rules. Healthy Connections in the Digital Age. Details and tickets here.

Media Rules: Healthy Connections in the Digital Age
Fri Sep 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Memorial Aud., 551 Serra Mall, Stanford
Do you feel that media is all-consuming and rules your family life? Navigating technology can feel like uncharted and unprecedented territory for parents. How can we effectively manage media use when the rules of engagement seem to be constantly changing? Join us to explore how adults and kids can establish healthy connections and positive relationships in the digital age.
Adults $10; students free. Details & tickets: http://www.challengesuccess.org/media-rules/
More Information- Click here  

Community Service Grants
The Tutor Corps Foundation awards grants to support innovative student projects that make a sustainable impact in the community. Projects may address issues such as poverty, education, health or the environment.
Who: Students in grades 6 to 11 may apply
Deadline: October 1, 2016
Awards: $250 - $750
Tutor Corps Foundation was established by Tutor Corps, an educational services company that provides personalized, one-on-one tutoring for students. The Foundation tutors under-resourced students, offers community service scholarships and provides educational expertise to nonprofits.
Apply for a Grant today!

Sign up for Paly Glass Weekend Workshops 
Sat & Sun.  Nov. 12-13, Dec. 3-4, Jan. 7-8, Feb. 4-5, March 4-5, April 1-2, May 6-7, June 3-4  9-3 pm at Paly's Glass Studio. The workshop will focus on beginning glass blowing techniques. It's an incredible, fun, hands-on experience and it benefits the Paly Fiery Arts Program. Repeating students progress from their last session.  Advanced Sign up required. Class limit is 4. Teens and adults. $425 per person. Open to the public.
Contact: David Camner, founder of the Paly Fiery Arts,   dcamner@pausd.org

How To Get A Bike License
In Palo Alto bicycle licenses are required. Bike licenses help PAPD connect recovered stolen bikes to their owners and also can help emergency responders connect a bicyclist with family after an accident if the cyclist isn't carrying ID.  You can get a license at any Palo Alto Fire Station between 4:00-5:00 pm.  As long as they are not out on an emergency call, someone will be available to issue a license to you. 

Check Your Student's Helmet!
Bicycle helmets should be replaced every five years, even if they appear undamaged because the rigid foam in the helmet will break down with time and won't protect your head in a collision. Helmets with cracks in the outer plastic shell should be replaced, as should helmets that are too small. (The helmet should touch the top of your student's head. To find out if it touches, put your finger in an air vent at the top of the helmet.) For tips on getting the helmet adjusted properly, see our new helmet  flyer.

El Camino Youth Symphony New Member Auditions
By appointment only, throughout the month of September
The award-winning El Camino Youth Symphony is holding new member auditions for its 2016-17 program! Orchestras and Ensembles rehearse weekly in Palo Alto and perform in 3-6 concerts during the season. Bassoon, French Horn, Double Bass, Tuba, and Viola players are encouraged to audition! Visit  http://www.ecys.org/?pageAuditions for a complete list of open positions and to apply. ECYS supports school music programs! To schedule an audition or to receive more information, contact Lori Bingham at  loribingham@ecys.org.

Love Art and Art History?
Interested in O'Keeffe, Rivera, Thiebaud, or Jacob Lawrence?
Volunteer docents needed to give presentations about the lives and work of Master Artists to PAUSD elementary students.  Training provided by Arts Coordinator, Sharon Ferguson.  Art History background preferred but not required. Flexible hours.  Volunteer docent meetings/training at held at Art Education, 25F Churchill Ave.  For more information contact Emily at Art Education (650) 329-3939 
 
Palo Alto Library -- Knack 4 Knitting
Wednesdays, 4-6PM. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
This a great opportunity to share your love for knitting, meet new friends and help others with their projects. Meets every Wednesday each week. Grades 9-12 and adults. Please register for this event online.
 
Palo Alto Library -- Graphic Novel Book Club
2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8:30PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Monthly book discussion on a graphic novel selected by the group! This program is for readers age 16 and up. Sept. 8: Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? (by Roz Chast).
 

Classroom Volunteers Needed - An Hour a Week Could Change a Student's Life  
 
If you've enjoyed spending time in your child's classroom, please join other parents volunteering in east Menlo Park or East Palo Alto schools where there are virtually no parent volunteers. You'll help tutor kids in grades K-4. Over 80% of students are performing below grade level in reading and math. Work once a week in the same classroom for about an hour, building relationships with students. All Students Matter provides training and coordinates everything. We start in mid-September. You can make a real difference!  To learn more or sign up, visit  www.allstudentsmatter.org or contact Keri Tully at  keritully@gmail.com. 
 
Financial Aid for Students 
 
Have or know a college-bound student? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA will now open Oct 1, 2016 for the 2017-2018 school year for anyone seeking financial assistance.  FAFSA offers grants, work-study funds and low-interest federal student loans. The program includes information on state funds that may be available to pay for a child's higher education.   More info at  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
 
 

Trail Closure/Tree Removal Along San Francisquito Creek 
 
As part of the  San Francisquito Creek flood control project, the Bay/San Francisquito Creek trail that runs from Geng and Embarcadero Road to the Friendship Bridge (through the Baylands Athletic Center, along the Golf Course) will soon be closed. The flood control project is scheduled to begin September 1, but the trail may be closed as early as mid-August. On the Palo Alto side of the creek, the trail is expected to be closed for the entire two-year duration of the project. Signs are being posted along the trail in advance to warn users about the upcoming closure and tree removals that are required for the construction project
 
 

El Camino Youth Symphony Orchestra Fall Auditions 
Aug/Sept Palo Alto
 
Palo Alto-based El Camino Youth Symphony invites musicians ages 6-18 to audition for the 2016-17 season. Led by an internationally renowned faculty, ECYS offers six orchestras/ensembles for students at all levels of musical ability. Auditions are held in August and September. Apply online at www.ECYS.org. Call ECYS at 650-213-7111 for more information.
 

Project Safety Net Meeting   New
Wed, Sept 28, 4-6PM, Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto
Are you interested in reducing youth mental health stigma and supporting youth voice? Please join us at our next Project Safety Net (PSN) meeting where you will have the opportunity meet and hear from members in our community who have the same interest. At this month's meeting, PSN is honoring September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  We will be featuring a Crisis Text Line ( http://www.crisistextline.org/) that provides free crisis intervention via SMS message.  You will also hear about upcoming events and trainings.  RSVP at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-safety-net-community-collaborative-meeting-september-28-2016-tickets-26987778171
Project Safety Net ( http://www.psnpaloalto.com/) is a collaborative community network held together by a common interest of fostering youth well-being in Palo Alto. Sign-up for its newsletter  http://psnpaloalto.us10.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=ad6a7bca6265d8553ffcf6de9&id=1cba511e15
Please contact: Leena at  leena8540@gmail.com

TAKEOVER: Teen Creativity Party  New
Fri Oct 7, 6 -9PM, Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto
Teens, celebrate peace, love, and artmaking with a Teen Creativity Party, complete with live performances, hands-on art activities, raffle prizes and more! During the event, attendees will be able to check out our upcoming exhibition, The Butterfly Effect: Art in 1970s California, and see a new side of the Palo Alto Art Center. A valid high school ID is required to enter. For more information, contact Lauren Baines, Family, Teen and Outreach Programming Coordinator at  lauren.baines@cityofpaloalto.org . 
 
DreamCatchers Volunteer Tutors Needed: Paly students or current/former parents! 
Are you looking to get involved in the community in a meaningful way?  DreamCatchers, an after-school tutoring program for low-income PAUSD middle-school students, is looking for volunteer high-school tutors (community service hours available).  We need students once a week for a two-hour session, Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon or evening. Classes are conveniently located in the Paly science building.  We are also looking for a some adult tutors to be classroom assistants  on Mondays and Tuesdays. Interested? Please contact Miguel Fittoria,  miguel@dreamcatchersyouth.org. Check out our website at  http://www.dreamcatchersyouth.org

Railroad crossing closure planned in Palo Alto  
Over two weekends, Caltrain to perform track maintenance work at Churchill Avenue crossing
Caltrain plans to close a Palo Alto railroad crossing over two weekends in September for track maintenance work, the transportation agency announced this week.  The railroad crossing at Churchill Avenue will be closed from Friday, Sept. 23, at 11 p.m. until Monday, Sept. 26, at 4 a.m. and again from Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. until Monday, Oct. 3, at 4 a.m.
The reconstruction project includes new concrete, ballast, ties and rail, as well as extended concrete panels, new pavement and striping, to provide a smoother, safer crossing for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists, according to Caltrain.  The tracks will be closed to all traffic, including cars, bicycles and pedestrians.  During the closure, Caltrain officials will establish detour signs for pedestrians and motorists to help with traffic flow, according to the agency. Residents may experience construction noise during this time, Caltrain officials warned.  For more information, call 650-508-7726 or visit
http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2016/09/15/railroad-crossing-closure-planned-in-palo-alto.


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