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The Paly Link is distributed on Sundays, except during school breaks and holidays. Changes will be highlighted as New/Updated/Corrected. To submit an article, see Submission Guidelines at the end.
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Calendar
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Sept 30- Oct 3 |
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Oct. 10 |
Palo Alto College Fair - Gunn, 6:00 - 8:30pm
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CC&C)
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| Tuesday |
Oct. 11 |
Senior Baby Ad Workshop 3:25
- 6pm
MAC 101 Updated
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| Thursday |
Oct. 13 |
Baby ads and Senior Photos due
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Oct. 17 - 21
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| Wednesday |
Oct. 19 |
Paly Sports Boosters Meeting 7pm
New
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| Wednesday |
Oct 19 |
PSAT for Juniors - No School for 9,10 and 12th grades. See attachment.
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| Friday |
Oct. 21 |
Freshman Parent Networking Meeting, 8:30-9:30am
New
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| Saturday |
Oct. 22 |
Homecoming Dance |
| Sunday |
Oct. 23 |
Paly Choirs Fall Concert, 4:-5:30pm
New
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| Monday |
Oct. 24 |
Minimum day for Students (
Paly)
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| 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
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| Friday |
Nov. 18 |
Turkey Feast, lunchtime
New
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PTSA Items
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Spirit Week on Paly Campus and Homecoming Dance
Updated
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
or Mego Tracy at mego.tracy@gmail.com.
There is a long
sign up sheet below so make sure to keep scrolling until you find what looks like fun for you - lots of openings for parent support!
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.
Spirit Week Online Spirit Store
Spirit Week is on the horizon and we're excited to introduce the first ever Spirit Week Store! The goal is to make it easier to buy some Spirit Week essentials and promote unity amongst grades.
Click on the link to the google form to preorder your gear for your respective Viking(s). If there are extra items, we will be selling them
on the quad at lunch on October 13 and 14, when students can conveniently pick up their pre-ordered gear.
MAC Booster Meeting
New
Wed, October 12th, no meeting this month
Please stay tune for our holiday meeting in December. If you have an interest in learning about MAC Boosters or participating in any upcoming events, please email
monishabhutani@yahoo.com.
5th Annual Dig Pink Volleyball Fundraiser Updated
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.side-out.org/campaigns/11820.
Paly Golf Team Fall Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser New
Saturday, October 15th, 9-11am, Palo Alto High School Student Center
Please join the Palo Alto High School Boys & Girls Golf Teams for a Fall Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Coach Knight and the Paly Golf Team dads are going to flip delicious pancakes which members of the Paly Golf Team will serve to you along with other scrumptious breakfast food and beverages. Grab your friends and family and come support your golf teams! Buy tickets from golf team members, Coach Knight or email Team Mom Pam Wagner (
pamelajillwagner@comcast.net). Tickets $10 per person.
Paly Sports Boosters Meeting New
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ednesday, October 19th
, 7pm, Anderson/Look home, 1401 Parkinson Ave.
Please join us for the October Paly Sports Boosters meeting at the home of president, Melissa Anderson. We'll get an update from Athletic Director Kathi Bowers as we wrap up fall sports season and look ahead to winter, as well as ongoing fundraising efforts and a few new ideas geared towards the new Paly Gyms. Hope you can join us!
Paly Project 2020/ Freshman Parent Network Meeting New
Friday October 21, 8:30-9:30am, Paly Library EWC
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
Turkey Feast - Volunteers & Donations Needed!
New
Friday, November 18, morning food drop-off; event during lunchtime
Pies, turkey and cash donations needed for this student & staff favorite extended lunchtime event which benefits the Ecumenical Hunger Program. We need pies of all varieties (no nuts, please), roasted turkeys, and/or cash donations. Please deliver all food to the Student Center the morning of November 18th. Sign up to volunteer or bring pies and turkeys
here. Too busy to volunteer or interested in making a cash donation? Please contact Melissa Anderson, melissa@lookfamily.org.
Americanized Chinese Parents of Paly
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.
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PiE Rally Days Challenge Grant
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Right NOW - Join us, and double the impact of your donation during PiE's Rally Days!
Pledge or donate before October 17th and your donation will be matched by our Rally Day's Challenge Grant happening now.
We need the support of the whole community in order to reach our goal and help our schools and students. We know all families are different,
so we have different giving options to meet the needs of every family:
· Pledge now and pay in January 2017
· Spread your gift over 10 months through installments
· Company matching counts towards your gift
To learn more or to donate, please click here:
Donate to PiE
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Paly Items
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Site Council Monthly meeting New
Monday, October 10th at 3:45pm - 5:30 pm in the English Writing Center (EWC)
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Everyone is welcome to attend. PAHS' Site Council is an elected body of staff, parents and students that provides direction to and oversees the implementation of the Single Plan for Student Achievement, also referred to as the School Plan. In addition, the Site Council oversees the school budget, the school safety plan, testing results and other ongoing issues important to Palo Alto High School. The Council administers the School Improvement Program funds and provides programs responsive to the needs of the school. Meetings are open to all members of the Paly school community and are held on Mondays at 3:45 p.m. in the ERC (Library).
as well as the agendas.
Important Yearbook Dates for Seniors and Parents Updated
Workshop sessions for senior parents who are turning in baby ads will be held in the Media Arts Center on
Tuesday October 11, from 3:25-6:00**.
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 (and senior portraits!) are due
October 13
;
palymadrono.com
has more information. Email adviser Brian Wilson at
bwilson@pausd.org
with any questions.
**Attention Paly senior parents: the time has changed on the yearbook baby ad work session scheduled for Tuesday, October 11. All Paly students will be engaged in a 'Code Red' practice during Flex time, so we won't be starting our baby ad work session until 3:25, after the end of the school day. Our student helpers will be available for you until 6:00 that evening. If you were planning on attending the session earlier in the afternoon, we are happy to assist you during any sixth period class (typically Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15-1:45). Please contact adviser Brian Wilson at
bwilson@pausd.org
if you have any questions. You can always drop off materials in the main office; we will be sending PDF proofs of baby ads via email sometime in the next few weeks.
NEED A SPORTS PHYSICAL?
Monday, October 10, 2016, Gunn High School PE Classroom, 1pm - 7pm.
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.
10/24 Minimum Day Schedule
1st
8:15 - 8:45
2nd
8:50 - 9:20
3rd
9:25 - 10:00
Brunch
10:00 - 10:10
4th
10:15 - 10:45
5th
10:50 - 11:20
6th
11:25 - 11:55
7th
12:00 - 12:30
Paly Choirs Fall Concert New
Sunday, October 23rd, 4 - 5:30 pm at the Paly Performing Arts Center
Missed the PAC Gala? Loved what you heard and just want more?? Come enjoy the Paly Choirs Fall Concert in the new Performing Arts Center featuring the Premier Choir, Concert Choir, Festival Choir, Spectrum Singers, the Vikings Mens Chorus, Madrigal Singers and various a capella groups. Tickets available at the door: $10 adults; $5 seniors & kids.
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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.
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.
ON-CAMPUS VISITS:
Week of Oct. 10:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott 10/10 8:15 AM
Ursinus College 10/10 9:15 AM
Kenyon College 10/10 10:15 AM
Bowdoin College 10/10 11:15 AM
Hampshire College 10/10 12:45 PM
Washington College 10/10 1:45 PM
The Evergreen State College 10/10 2:30 PM
Smith College 10/11 8:15 AM
Washington State University 10/11 9:00 AM
Southern Methodist University 10/11 10:45 AM
Rice University 10/11 10:45 AM
New
The New School - All Divisions 10/11 12:15 PM
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 10/11 1:00 PM
Grinnell College 10/12 8:15 AM
University of Redlands 10/12 9:00 AM
Carleton College 10/12 10:45 AM
Western Washington University 10/12 12:15 PM
Seattle University 10/12 1:00 PM
Quinnipiac University 10/12 2:00 PM
Brown University 10/12 2:45 PM
University of Oregon 10/13 8:15 AM
University of Notre Dame 10/13 9:00 AM
University of British Columbia 10/13 10:00 AM
University of Toronto Undergraduate Only 10/13 10:45 AM
Lesley University 10/13 12:15 PM
Boise State University 10/13 1:00 PM
University of Massachusetts, Lowell 10/14 8:15 AM
Butler University 10/14 9:00 AM
Ithaca College 10/14 10:00 AM
Providence College 10/14 10:45 AM
Cornell College 10/14 12:15 PM
University of Michigan 10/14 1:00 PM
University of Southern California 10/14 2:00 PM
University of Rochester 10/14 2:45 PM
Baylor University
10/17
8:15 AM
George Mason University 10/17 9:15 AM
Duke University 10/17 10:00 AM
Princeton University 10/17 10:45 AM
California Institute of the Arts 10/17 12:15 PM
Wesleyan University 10/17 2:45 PM
University of Puget Sound 10/18 8:15 AM
Stonehill College 10/18 9:00 AM
University of Wisconsin, Madison 10/18 10:00 AM
Bard College 10/18 10:45 AM
Tulane University 10/18 12:15 PM
Dartmouth College 10/18 1:00 PM
University of New Hampshire at Durham 10/20 8:15 AM
Carroll College (Montana) 10/20 9:00 AM
St. Lawrence University 10/20 10:00 AM
University College London 10/20 10:45 AM
Marquette University 10/20 12:15 PM
Santa Clara University 10/20 1:00 PM
Marymount California University 10/20 2:00 PM
American University 10/20 2:45 PM
University of California, Santa Barbara 10/21 1:00 PM
OFF CAMPUS VISITS
For more information and to RSVP (if required), login to Naviance
Week of October 10th:
Syracuse University 10/9-10 on campus at The School of Info Studies
Santa Clara University 10/15 8:00 AM Santa Clara
New
Duke University 10/16 1:00 PM Palo Alto
New
Washington University in St. Louis 10/16 2:00 PM San Ramon
New
Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through October 15
, 2016
Brian Ohleyer Memorial Scholarship: Deadline 10/15
National Security Agency Stokes Educational Scholarship Program: Deadline 10/15
University of Notre Dame - Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program: Deadline 10/15
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PAUSD
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Special Olympics Soccer Competition New
Mon, Oct 17, 9AM-Noon, Jordan Middle School
PAUSD and Special Olympics Northern California have joined together in a new Special
Olympics Schools Partnership program. Through sports, the program aims to provide
opportunities for special education students and their peers to work together as teammates and
to create inclusive opportunities in the school community. Come cheer on the students in their
first event of the year. Elementary, middle and high school students throughout the district will be
participating and showing off their skills. For more information contact Angel Sheridan at
asheridan@pausd.org.
Renaming Schools Advisory Committee Community Townhall Meeting
Updated
Mon, Nov 7, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Media Arts Center at Palo Alto High School ** New date/time**
TO RENAME OR NOT TO RENAME any of Palo Alto's schools, that is the topic distinguished historians and ethicists with expertise in Eugenics will discuss. The panelists will share their views on how to evaluate the legacy of those Palo Alto school namesakes that were also some of California's leading Eugenicists. They will look at Eugenics in the context of its time, the lasting impact Eugenics has in the US, and what learning opportunities a school renaming would provide our public school district. The panelists are: Mary Rorty, Clinical Associate Professor at the Stanford University Medical Center and a Fellow of the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, Milton Reynolds, Senior Program Manager of the 'Facing History and Ourselves' non-profit organization with focus on how historical events shape today's society, and Tony Platt, Prof Emeritus of American History, Public Policy and Social Science; University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, Cal State University Sacramento, San Jose State University. The townhall will be moderated by Ken Yale, and a representative from the Palo Alto Historical Society will share relevant events from Palo Alto's and our schools' history.
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
Unity Day 2016 - When We Stand Together, No One Stands Alone New
Wednesday, October 19th, all PAUSD schools
PAUSD will celebrate Unity Day 2016 to promote kindness towards all students and unity in our school communities. Each school will participate in its own special way, so find out what your school is doing and join us in sending a united voice by wearing Orange on Wednesday, October 19th!
Local Control Accountability Plan Community Meeting
New
Tuesday, Oct 25, 8 - 10 AM & 5 - 8 PM, District Office, Board Room, 25 Churchill Ave., Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Unified School District is updating the Local Control and Accountability Plan as required by the California Department of Education. Development of the plan must include input from key stakeholders. The District would like to invite you to return and participate in the LCAP Community meeting. At this meeting we will share progress on this year's plan and solicit feedback on 16-17 goals, actions and measurements as we began to develop the 2017/18 plan.
Spanish and Mandarin translation provided
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
New
Awareness events are sponsored by PAUSD, the Palo Alto Council of PTAs, the Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC), Parent Advocates for Student Success (PASS), and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning (LGBTQQ) Committee. Contact
jgonzalez@pausd.org
for more information.
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
PAUSD Seeks Parent Member for Board Policy Review Committee
Arts Education Volunteers Needed
The Palo Alto Council of PTA's
http://ptac.paloaltopta.org/
seeks Arts Education Volunteers to support high quality arts education for all students and to share best practices and programs. Goals might include communicating about visual and performing art programs taking place at PAUSD schools and encouraging collaborative opportunities. All PTA members (both parents and teachers) are welcome to volunteer. Please contact PTAC President Audrey Gold (
president@paloaltopta.org
) if interested.
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Community Service and Service-Learning
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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!
Here's the link to sign up
https://goo.gl/i2im6A.
Please contact 650-332-4692 for any questions!
Looking for an opportunity to help kids in need? Volunteer for DreamCatchers!
DreamCatchers runs an after-school enrichment program for low-income PAUSD middle school students - right here at Paly in the afternoons and evenings
Monday through Thursday. We are looking for the following:
- One-on-One Tutors (high school students) or Classroom Assistants (like a classroom aide - we need adults as well as high school students): contact Miguel Fittoria at
miguel@dreamcatchersyouth.org
- Adults or experienced high schoolers interested in helping with graphic design, web design, curriculum support, or general non-profit help, please contact Barbara Klausner at
barbara@dreamcatchersyouth.org
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Community
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Summing Up Europe - Italy & Spain
June 3 -11, 2017
Tour Leader: Deanna Chute, Mathematics Instructor
Informational & Enrollment Meeting
Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30pm
Paly Room 852
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.
I sincerely hope you will come to the meeting and learn more!
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University Family Sundays Program
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.
Let's Talk, A SELPA 1 Support Group New
Mon Oct 10, 10AM-12 noon, Orchard Community Room, Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos
A chance to ask questions and share ideas, resources, and support with other parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health challenges, etc. All are welcome, participants must respect confidentiality. For more information, see www.selpa1cac.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
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
5th Annual Kiwanis Angel Award honors Agent DuJuan Green, PA Police Department
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.
Theatre Costume Garage Sale supporting the Palo Alto Children's Theatre New
Sat Oct 15 & Sun Oct 23 2:30 - 5:30 PM, Lucie Stern Community Center (Community Room) 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto
Theatre Costume Garage Sale is a fundraising event produced by the Friends of the Palo Alto Children's Theatre, supporting Children's Theatre performing arts programs which reach more than 50,000 community members annually. A large collection of hand made theatre costumes (kids and adults' sizes) from previous productions will be for sale.
SheHeroes Afternoon Tea with Fathers in Tech Encouraging Girls in STEM
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
Special Olympics Soccer Competition
Mon, Oct 17, 9AM-Noon, Jordan Middle School
PAUSD and Special Olympics Northern California have joined together in a new
Special Olympics Schools Partnership
program. Through sports, the program aims to provide opportunities for special education students and their peers to work together as teammates and to create inclusive opportunities in the school community. Come cheer on the students in their first event of the year. Elementary, middle and high school students throughout the district will be participating and showing off their skills. For more information contact Angel Sheridan at
asheridan@pausd.org
.
Special Education 101, SELPA1CAC Coffee Talk New
Tue Oct 18, 7-9 PM, Castro Elementary, Mountain View (Spanish Language)
Wed Oct 19, 7-9 PM, Santa Rita Elementary, Los Altos (English Language)
These trainings will offer a brief overview of the educational rights of parents when a child has a disability. Topics will include general education supports, student study team meetings, Section 504, special education referral and assessment timeline, eligibility, and important key rights held by the parent and child.
Family Date Night: Tricks and Treats New
Fri, Oct 21, 7-8:15pm, Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St.
Palo Alto Philharmonic Season Opening Performance
N
ew
Sat, Oct 22, 8 PM, Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Philharmonic opens it 29th concert season with "Russian Masters," an exciting program featuring Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. The Philharmonic is pleased to invite the audience backstage after the concert, to meet Music Director Thomas Shoebotham, Assistant Conductor Lee Actor and our musicians at our annual season-opening reception. For more information or to purchase tickets
: http://www.paphil.org/pages/concerts/orch1.php
Emergency Preparedness & Home Safety Fair
New
Sun Oct 23, 2 - 4PM, Addison Elementary School. 650 Addison Av., Palo Alto
Are you prepared when an emergency occurs? How do you protect yourself and your family if a catastrophic earthquake, a pandemic disaster, or a fire rampage occurs? How do you deal with a robbery? How do you ensure that your child(ren) ride their bicycle(s) safely? How do you stay connected in an emergency when your phone does not work? Come to the Emergency Preparedness & Home Safety Fair to learn, share and save lives! Event highlight: Mr. Andy Huang, Chief of Red Cross, Silicon Valley, will deliver an ER demo on site. This annual event is sponsored by the Palo Alto (PA) Chinese Parents' Club, PA School District, PA Police Station, PA Fire Station, PA Utilities, Children's Hospital and City of Palo Alto. Free admission! In addition to secret raffle prices, the first 100 attendees will win free gifts.
Palo Alto
紧急救援及防范展
会
时间：
10/23
周日下午
2:00-4:00
地点：
Addison
小学，
650 Addison Ave
，
Palo Alto
大地震
发生了怎么办？火灾时怎么逃生？碰到入室抢劫的强盗怎么应对？怎么让你的孩子骑车更安全？茫茫黑夜在外避难，手机没法用，怎么与外界联系？宝贵生命只有一次，灾难面前无法
"
到
时试试看
"
。
请参加我们一年一度的紧急救援及防范展会！活动亮点：将特邀红十字会硅谷分会负责人
Andy Huang
来
现场做
ER
讲座。本活动由以下团体及机构赞助支持：
Palo Alto (PA)
华人家长会，
PA
学区
, PA
警察局，
PA
消防局
, PA
公用事
业单位
,
儿童医院及
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Support Paly Cheer and Dance with our Holiday Pie Fundraiser
Mon. Oct. 24 (order deadline), Fri. Nov. 18 Pick up your pies at Palo Alto High School in front of the Tower Bldg. from 3:30-6:30pm.
Enjoy delicious farm fresh pies while supporting Palo Alto High School's 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
Halloween Zoo Night at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo New
Fri, Oct 28, 5:30-8pm, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Join friends for a special, member-only Halloween Zoo Night at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume: Meet animals from Wildlife Associates, Bay Area Amphibian and Reptile Society (BARS), and JMZ; Enjoy pizza, drinks, and other treats in the zoo; And much, much more! This is a Club JMZ members-only event. Join at the door or online at http://www.friendsjmz.org For more information see the flyer at http://friendsjmz.org/event/halloween-zoo-night/
Walk & Roll to Palo Alto Libraries
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NEW Suggested Walking & Bicycling Routes Map New
Check out City of Palo Alto 's new Walk & Roll map with suggested walking and bicycling routes to Palo Alto libraries from every neighborhood citywide. Palo Alto libraries are popular after-school destinations and they often are the center of fun family outings. Walking and bicycling is an active, healthy, fun way to get there! See the new Walk & Roll to Libraries brochure with map here
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/documents/PASRTL_Map_Brochure_092116.pdf
Palo Alto Library Teen Anime & Candy Sushi New
Tue, Oct 11, 4-6pm. Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Rm, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto Philharmonic Concerto Movement Competition
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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