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Calendar
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Feb. 16 -
Feb. 20
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Presidents Day Holiday -- NO SCHOOL |
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Feb 13-14 |
Counselors return to JLS for rising 9th grade course selection |
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Feb 13 |
Spring Sports Parent Night, 6:30PM, MAC
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| Wednesday |
Feb 15 |
Counselor returns to Terman for rising 9th grade course selection |
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Feb 15 |
Paly Choirs and Staff Concert in Support of Rise Together Education, 7pm, PAC
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Wednesday
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Feb. 15
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Brainstorm Book Club: Continuing the Conversation about the Teenage Brain
(PTSA) Choose Gunn or Paly campus
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Feb 21-22 |
Counselors return to Jordan for rising 9th grade course selection
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| Wednesday |
Feb 22 |
Paly Sports Boosters Meeting, 7pm, Anderson/Look home, 1401 Parkinson Av
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| Thursday |
Feb 23 |
Paly Jordan Jazz Concert New
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Thursday
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Feb 23
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Stanford Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Parenting Class (2-PART)
6:30-8:00 pm, Palo Alto High School Library (EWC)
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| Friday |
Feb 24 |
Class of 2018 (Juniors) Parent Network Meeting,
8am, Paly Library Conference Room. (
PTSA)
New
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| Friday |
Feb 24 |
Winter Dance - Mitchell Park New
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Wednesday-
Saturday |
March 1-
March 4 |
Camp Unity New
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| Thursday |
March 2 |
Stanford Parent-Teen Communication Workshop,
7:00pm, Haymarket Theatre
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| Thursday |
March 16 |
College Admission Officer Panel, 7pm,
HayMarket Theater
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Paly
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| Wednesday |
March 22 |
Parent Ed: Use of Social Media and Internet Safety for the High School Teenager
7pm, Paly campus
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| Saturday |
March 25 |
Paly 5K Fun Run & Walk;
8AM
registration;
9AM
race starts (Paly) New
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Mar. 28-31 |
Smarter Balanced testing for 11th graders (Schedule). 12th graders will be piloting the new State Science test called the CAST. Details will be sent soon. |
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PTSA Items
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Opa! GiveBack Campaign New
Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine, 140 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine in Palo Alto is proud to invite you and your family to dine at theOpa! location in downtown Palo Alto as a part of the Opa! GiveBack Campaign. When one hears the word Opa!, it usually brings with it a sense of excitement and happiness! When dining at Opa! Palo Alto, mention your relationship to the Palo Alto School District to your server and a percentage of your bill will be given back to the Palo Alto Council of PTAs (
http://ptac.paloaltopta.org/
). At the end of each month, Opa! Palo Alto will write a check to PTAC! Dine out, and help GiveBack to the Palo Alto PTA community at the same time!
Paly PTSA Nominating Committee News
Thank you to all who have stepped up to create a dynamic 2017-18 PTSA; we are almost ready to announce, but many positions still available, please see below for ideas.
3 to 5 Board opportunities, join an excellent team: co-VP Community; co-Chair Health & Welfare; co-Chair Outreach & Diversity; Chair Parent Networks
Other positions:
Auditor, Disaster Preparedness, Membership, PTA Council Rep, Traffic Safety, Paly Link Editor, Liaison for Spanish-speaking parents,
Back to Paly Welcome dinner - August, Registration Day, Student Directory, Monthly flowers; Staff Holiday Luncheon, Spirit Week Co-Coordinator plus Grade Coordinators, Field Day
Stanford Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Parenting Class (2-PART)
Thursdays, February 2 and February 23, 6:30-8:00 pm, Palo Alto High School Library (EWC)
This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn about the day-to-day applications of mindfulness and implications for parenting. The event is FREE of charge, and light refreshments and child care will be provided.
Instructors: Corinne Collins RN, FNP is a mindfulness and MBSR instructor teaching in Monterey and the South Bay area. Moira Kessler, MD is a Child Psychiatrist and Clinical Instructor at Stanford Children's Health.
Session 1: Thursday, 02/02 - 6:30pm-8:00pm - The Science of Mindfulness, Guided Meditations, and Home Practice
Session 2: Thursday, 02/23 - 6:30pm-8:00pm - Bringing Openness, Curiosity, and Non-judgment to Parenting; Mindfulness Toolkit and Resources. To Register:
Brainstorm Book Club:
Continuing the Conversation about the Teenage Brain Updated
Wed., Feb 15,
8:30-10:00 am, Paly EWC (library) Part 4 of the book, "Staying Present through Changes and Challenges."
Or, you may attend evening sessions in the Gunn library (note new dates!)
February 22 (Part 3) 7:00-8:30 pm; and
March 1 (Part 4), 7:00-8:30 pm
Please come join us for a more in-depth discussion of Dr. Dan Siegel's book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain. We will discuss the main ideas in the book and how to apply them to our own parenting, and try out some of Dr. Siegels "Mindsight tools". Please join us, whether or not you attended the previous meetings! The morning sessions will be held at Paly and led by Cari Anderson (psychologist/Paly parent), and the evening sessions will be held at Gunn led by Kirsten Daehler (educator/ Gunn parent) and Maria Daehler (child psychiatrist/Gunn parent). You are welcome to attend either at Paly or Gunn, whichever is more convenient for you. Free, no registration needed, come when you can! We will have a few copies of the book for purchase ($18.50, cash or check only). Questions? Please contact Cari Anderson,
cari@sundy.net
Nominate Great People for Awards New
Deadline for Nominations is February 15, 2017.
Each year the Palo Alto Council of PTAs may bestow one of several California State PTA Honorary Service Awards to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding service to children and youth in our community. The individuals or organization nominated must make far-reaching, notable contributions. The PTA Council HSA Committee selects persons or groups who have benefited children and youth on a district-wide or Palo Alto community level.
If you know of someone or an organization that deserves to be honored at this level, please complete the form at http://ptac.paloaltopta.org/ You can also find the list of past recipients there. Recipients will be announced at our Honorary Service Award Reception on April 27th, 2017. Questions: Contact
pat@magic.com
Class of 2018 (Juniors) Parent Network Meeting New
Friday, Feb. 24, 8:00-10 a.m., Paly Library Conference Room. Please walk, bike, orcarpool, if possible.
Cari Anderson (Paly PTSA VP Health & Welfare) will lead a discussion called "Managing the Stress of the College Process and other Post-High School Planning". The focus of the discussion is how to manage stress and effectively support your teen through the post-high school planning process, whether your teen is applying to college, taking a gap year or another alternative path. Please note that the discussion is about managing the stress of post-high school planning; it is *
not
* about how to apply to college or plan a gap year or other paths.
Meetings for the rest of the year are tentatively scheduled for the mornings of
March 24 and April 28
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8:00
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for any parents who would like to have extra social time to talk with other parents. The meeting itself will begin at
8:30 a.m.
College Panel; March 16, 2017 at 7pm, Haymarket Theater
Paly College and Career Center and Paly PTSA is hosting a college panel for the Paly Community. What are colleges really looking for when they evaluate candidates for admission? Come to this informative event and find out! We have invited Admissions representatives from 6 different institutions to join our panel so that our families can learn about how admission decisions are made at different types of institutions. Topics covered will include - GPA, Standardized testing, Extracurricular activities, Recommendations, Essays, and Financial aid.
Persian Parent Network expanding to Paly
Welcome all Persian parents of Paly to join the recently formed Persian Parents Network (at Gunn) to share information and to pursue our objectives together in a more consistent way. If you are interested, please provide your email address and phone number to arrange a gathering. Thank you! Farideh Bonakdar My contact information:
f.bonakdar@icloud.com or 650-720-8291
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed: Throughout the School Year
Looking for a way to support others in an impactful, immediate and easy way? Please consider being a Meals on Wheels Volunteer for our Paly community! The Meals on Wheels program brings emergency meals to Paly families in crisis. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here:
Are you a family in crisis and in need of help with some comforting dinners delivered to your door? That's what the Meals on Wheels volunteers are here for! They are ready and happy to help! Please contact Lori Merritt at
lomerritt@yahoo.com or call 650-644-6876. Include any dietary restrictions.
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Call for Mentors! Rise Together Education (RTE)
relies on community members to inspire, motivate, and encourage students as they navigate the college preparation process. An RTE mentor may help a high school junior or senior:
- navigate nationalized testing (ACT or SAT)
- edit essays
- guide students through the application process
- apply for scholarships
- and other needs related to pursuing a college education
To ensure that students are able to foster strong relationships with their mentors, as well as to make sure students academic needs are met, we require all mentors to commit to at least 1-year with RTE. Of course, we'd love for mentors to follow students through the years and continue to provide support. Interested in Mentoring? Fill out this
form so we can learn more about you.
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College & Career Center
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Foothill Middle College: Sophomores
New
Fri, Feb. 24, lunch 11:30am-12:15pm, LCR
Representatives from Foothill's Middle College program will be in the LCR to meet with interested Sophomores. You'll learn more about the program and the application process. Parents are welcome too. If you have further questions concerning the application process, please contact Middle College at (650) 949-7168.
Paly Career Month New
Feb 18 - Mar 9
Paly Annual Career Month Speaker Series is happening from February 28th through March 9th! The speaker series comprises two weeks of informal events where invited professionals from a wide range of fields share stories about their current careers and about their unique and often winding paths they took to get there. Here is the schedule for the event. There is also free lunch for the first 250 students! Please let your students know about this wonderful event.
Career Month Lunchtime Speaker Series Parent Volunteers Needed New
Feb 18 - Mar 9, Lunchtime
The Career Speakers Series is fast approaching. It takes place during lunch starting on
February 28th until March 9th. Parent volunteers are needed for a variety of different tasks. Please check out Paly.net to see the amazing group of speakers who will be participating in this very special event. To sign up go to:
Connecting Lives Sharing Cultures
AFS, the largest exchange program with the mission of promoting cultural understanding as a way to bring peace to the world, has an informal information event on Feb 11th. You and your family can learn about the global programs and scholarships available to you and talk to local students who have studied abroad. Bring a friend and your questions.
Interested in learning more about career options in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering fields? The ACE Mentor Program is a free after-school program where groups of high school students meet with a team of mentors (professionals from these fields) for 15 weeks.
The Spring 2017 schedule includes: t
ours of local construction sites and
industry offices, p
resentations about the ACE fields from guest
speakers and mentors, g
roup design challenges including the CIRT
national design project.
No prerequisites or special skills required.
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.
Scholarships expiring through February 24, 2017
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Pursuit of Excellence Scholarships--Deadline 2/14
Vivienne S. Camp Scholarship-Jewish Family and Children Services--Deadline 2/17
Lions International - Student Speakers Contest--Deadline 2/20
NEW
Silicon Valley Community Foundation common Scholarships--Deadline 2/22
NEW
Asian Pacific Fund Numerous Scholarships--Deadline 2/24
NEW
Bay Area Mobility Management Scholarship--Deadline 2/24
NEW
National League of American Pen Women - Art, Writing and Music Scholarship--Deadline 2/24
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Scholarship Poster Contest--First Palo Alto United Methodist Church--Deadline 2/24
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Community Service
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President's Award Submission New
President's Award Application submission period: February 13-24
This year, we will be collecting community service information exclusively through Google Drive. To apply for the President's Award, create a folder on Google Drive titled "Spring2017YourLastName, FirstName" and share it with
klarson@pausd.org. Scan and upload your completed hours verification form, President's Award application and Director's letter (if applicable) to this folder. All blank forms can be found at
paly.net/community-service
Community Service and Service-Learning for High School Students New
NEW! Service-learning online course and Summer Internship Academy for high school students. Sign up by
March 1st for tuition discount. Document your project, earn the President's Award for Volunteer Service. Get Involved Palo Alto 501(3)c helps local students connect to their interests via service-learning, internships, and career education. Looking for an organization that matches your student's interests? Check out our vetted
lists of nonprofits by interest category. Need to find an opportunity that matches your student's schedule? See the
Calendar of current projects. Visit the Get Involved Palo Alto website to sign up for the class, internship program and more helpful resources:
Getinvolvedpa.com
Community Service Online Course for High School Students
Check out
Get Involved Palo Alto's new service-learning course
Youth Changing the World!
Designed for high school students and collaborating with Youth Service America curriculum, we offer this personal development course for students to complete
meaningful
service experiences on their own time. Course materials are on Schoology, and students may take up to a year to complete.
Learn the principles of Grit, Perseverance, and Growth Mindset as you develop a project with us!
Earn the President's Award for Volunteer Service
by connecting passions and interests to earn service hours and improve the local, national, and international community.
Get Involved Foundation is a 501(3)c organization that helps local students connect to their interests via service-learning, internships, and career education. Looking for an organization that matches your student's interests? Check out our vetted
lists of nonprofits by interest category
. Need to find an opportunity that matches your student's schedule? See our
Calendar
. Visit the Get Involved Palo Alto website for many helpful resources:
Getinvolvedpa.com
Community Service Online Class. Earn President's Award
Looking for opportunities to match your student's interests and earn service hours with community impact? Check out Get Involved Palo Alto's free calendar, database of organizations and inspiring projects at
Getinvolvedpa.com. NEW: Online Community Service Class "Youth Changing the World." Winter cohort starts Feb. 1st. Students have up to one year to complete course and earn the President's Award for Volunteer Service. Involves personal and community assessments and reflection. Create a high-quality project, learn how to use project management tools, develop an electronic portfolio, receive personalized coaching for your project and how to write about it in college essays! SIGN UP TODAY. Tuition waivers for students with free or reduced lunch.
President's Volunteer Service Awards
(ongoing)
This year 200 students volunteered over 24,000 hours in a 12 month period. Congratulations! A big thank you to all the parents that supported the President's Award distribution. Students that haven't picked up their awards can stop by Karla Larson's office in Guidance.
Community Service and Service-Learning for High School Students
Get Involved Palo Alto is a 501(3)c organization that helps local students connect to their interests via community service, service-learning, internships, and career education. Looking for an organization that matches your student's interests? Check out our vetted
lists of nonprofits by interest category. Need to find an opportunity that matches your student's schedule? See the
Calendar of current projects. Visit the Get Involved Palo Alto website for more helpful resources:
Getinvolvedpa.com
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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PAUSD
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How Does Sugar Affect Your Health and What You Can Do About It New
Wed, Mar 1, 6:30-8:30pm, SDC Room, District Office, 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto
Join us for an educational night on sugar. Learn how sugar came to be ubiquitous in everything we eat, and became a number one health issue due to its harmful effects on the human body. As parents, you will also get some great tips on how to combat sugar in your household and diet, and reintroduce great nutrition to your kids. Patricia Caldera, Ph.D. will be presenting on behalf of the Institute of Responsible Nutrition, an organization dedicated to changing the way food is produced and marketed and distributed and end food related illnesses and promote good health. We encourage parents to bring their children.
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
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
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Understanding the IEP: Development & Process New
Feb 16, 6-8pm, Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose
TRAINING FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. This workshop will help participants better understand the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children and youth who receive special education services, and the basic IEP components and how they work together. For families of children/teens/young adults with disabilities or learning challenges. Learn about: The present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP), Writing measurable goals and objectives, Support services and plan implementation. Childcare is available upon advanced request, contact (408) 453-6542.
UN CURSO PARA LOS PADRES DE LOS ESTUDIANTES CON NECESIDADES ESPECIALES
16 de febrero de 2017 de 6 a 8 pm, Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Clara (1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose)
LA COMPRENSIÓN DEL IEP: EL DESARROLLO Y EL PROCESO. Este taller le ayudará a entender mejor el Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP) para los niños y jóvenes que reciben servicios de educación especial. Comprender los componentes básicos de IEP y cómo trabajan juntos. Infórmese sobre: Los niveles actuales de logro académico y rendimiento funcional (PLAAFP), Redactar objetivos mensurables y objetivos, Servicios de apoyo y Plan de implementación. EL SERVICIO DE NIÑERA ESTÁ DISPONIBLE A AVISO (408) 453-6542
PALY Choirs "Sounds Like Teen Spirit" Concert
Feb 14 & 15, 7 PM, Paly Performing Arts Center
PALY Choirs and Rise Together Education present a celebration of 90's Song, Dance and Style! The Feb 15th show will feature special teacher performances, a raffle and a silent auction with partial proceeds to benefit the Rise Together Foundation. Tickets available at http://palychoirs. com/buy-tickets/ or at the door for $10 adults; $5 seniors & kids.
Cult Movie Series: Harold and Maude New
Thu, Feb 23, 7-9pm, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto
Thu Feb 23, 6.30- 8 PM, Palo Alto High School Library (EWC), 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
This is a wonderful opportunity for parents, to continue the conversation that was had with Dan Siegel in November in terms of the day-to-day applications of mindfulness and the implications for parenting.
Session 2: 02/23 - Bringing Openness, Curiosity, and Non-judgment to Parenting; Mindfulness Toolkit and Resources
Class Instructors are Corinne Collins RN, FNP, mindfulness and MBSR instructor teaching in Monterey and the South Bay area and Moira Kessler, MD, Child Psychiatrist and Clinical Instructor at Stanford Children's Health.
Stanford University Sleep Study for Youth 18-21
New
Classroom Volunteers Needed Next School Year - in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park
New
Have you enjoyed helping in your child's classroom? Consider volunteering in a classroom in eastern Menlo Park or East Palo Alto where there are virtually no parent volunteers. You'll help tutor kids in grades K-5 where 88% are low income and 40% are homeless. Work once a week in the same classroom for about an hour, with students on reading, writing or math. All Students Matter provides training and coordinates everything. Sign up now to start in September. For more details or to sign up, visit www.allstudentsmatter.org or contact Keri Tully at keritully@gmail.com.
Mindful Moms Group for Moms of Kids with Special Needs New
Group 1: Every other Thurs (12:30-2:30pm Mar 3 thru Jun 8)
Group 2: Once a month on Sat (1:30-3:30pm Mar 18 thru Jul 15)
St. Mark's Church, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto
Join our nurturing group for moms who have kids (of all ages) with special needs, from sensory processing challenges, to dyslexia, to Asperger's or autism. Moms will gather together for 2 hours on a regular basis to support each other, learn mindfulness practices, and practice mindful yoga together. Mindfulness and yoga have been shown to reduce stress, boost mood, improve overall wellbeing, and studies show that a central factor in maternal wellness is social and emotional support - in particular, having a sense of belonging. Join our Mindful Moms group today by emailing
jaclyn.k.long@gmail.com
or visit
http://www.mindbodyspiritmoms.com
to find out more.
Family Date Night: Puzzle Swap and Game Night New
Fri, Feb 17, 7-8:15pm, Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto
Lunar New Year Celebration New
Sat, Feb 18, 11:00-2:00PM, Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 MIddlefield Rd., Palo Alto
Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year! This event features lion dancing, crafts and more! All ages are welcome. Stop by wearing your new lucky red clothing and we will see you there.
Creative Writing Party New
Fri, Feb 24, 7-8:30PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto
All are invited to celebrate! 2017 writing contest winners to be announced. Join us for cake, crafts, and fun!
Musical Group Charged Particles New
Wed, Mar 1, 3:30-4:30, Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto
A
pplications
Due Now!
Find out how families live in other parts of the world. There is no better way to do this than by living as a member of a family in another country and then sharing your home with your "sister" or "brother" from that family when you return home. Neighbors Abroad, Palo Alto's sister city organization, has sponsored summer student exchanges since 1965. Applicants should be high school students at least 15 years old by June of 2017 who are studying Spanish at any level.
For more information contact Marion at
marionb@sonic.net
; to learn about Neighbors Abroad, visit
www.neighborsabroad.org
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Buddies4Math high school tutors wanted
An award winning program after school program run by students, come join us to teach elementary students math through games and play! A wonderful volunteering opportunity for Paly students to take on leadership roles and work closely with second through fifth graders on improving and building math fluency. Volunteer hours can count towards both community service and Living Skills hours .
Location: Mariano Castro Elementary School (505 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040 and Edith Landels Elementary School (115 W Dana St, Mountain View, CA 9404)
Dates: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, April 7 & 21
Times: Fridays: Sessions- 4:00- 5:00 pm. and 5:00- 6:00 p.m.
Film Acting Workshop for Teen Actors
Sunday February 26, from 1:00pm - 3pm
No class held on February 19th, Cubberley Community Center (Room D-1) 4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto.
The acclaimed A Theatre Near U's Winter Film Acting Workshop focuses entirely on the craft of the actor. In our course you'll learn techniques that can transform your screen and theatre performances into something special. The cost of the workshop is $145.
2017 Annual Sweetheart Awards - Call for Nominations
Is there a bus driver, friend, teacher, administrator, neighbor, aide, crossing guard, coach, fellow student, therapist, physician, volunteer or relative that has done something (however large or small) for your special needs child with an IEP or 504? Honor that person by nominating him or her for a Sweetheart Award. Submit nominations using this online form by February 10th:
http://tinyurl.com/ 2017Sweethearts
. The Awards Ceremony will be on Wednesday, February 22nd from 6-8pm at Nixon Elementary School. For more information or questions email:
sweethearts.a ward@gmail.com
or go to
www.cacpaloalto.org
. Co- sponsored by Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee for Special Education and the Palo Alto Council of PTAs.
Blind Date w/a Book (Palo Alto Library Event)
Month of February, Teen Zone, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd
If your blind date with a book doesn't work out, then check out a new one. No hurt feelings! Review your book date for a chance to win prizes.
Sign up for Paly Glass Weekend Workshops
Sat & Sun 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,
Tai Chi (Chinese martial art) Class
Sat, Jan 7-Mar 11, 2:15-3:15PM (10 classes total), Dance Studio, Gunn High School
This course is taught by a junior at Gunn High School. As a member of the US team, she won two gold medals and one silver medal at the 2nd World Taijiquan Championships in Warsaw, Poland. She will teach 24 simplified Tai Chi styles. All profits will be donated to the Ravenswood City School District, East Palo Alto. Details/Sign up: http://www.siliconvalleyyouth.com/classes/2017/taichi.php. Contact: svyouth1@gmail.com
Tickets Now Available for Anne Lamott
Sat Mar 4, 9:30am-12:30pm, Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University, Palo Alto
Join us in conversation with award-winning author Anne Lamott. Tickets on sale now for the 2017 Mothers Symposium, a morning retreat for mothers with children of all ages to reflect on the profound undertaking of motherhood. Special Early Bird pricing: "Bring a Friend" and save $20 when you buy two tickets. Co-sponsored by the Palo Alto Council of PTAs. For tickets and information visit http://www.motherssymposium.org/
A Place For Your Child to Publish Their Writing! Scribere Online Literary Journal
Is your child aged 11 to 18? Do they love to write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry? Do they want to publish their writing? Then check out http://www.scribere.org/. Scribere is a non-profit, online literary journal for youth ages 11 to 18. Scribere's editorial board is comprised entirely of youth who are passionate about writing. Scribere is harnessing the power of the web to make the submission process simple, sustainable, efficient, and transparent. We are currently seeking submissions for our inaugural issue!
All Online. All Free. Our mission? To inspire youth creativity.
Check out our welcome video at http://www.scribere.org/blank
Be Safe. Be Seen. Bike lights are required by law for riding after dusk.
With shorter days, students are bike commuting in the dark when bicycle lights and reflectors are required by law. Visibility begins to decline at dusk, so bicyclists should turn on their lights as soon as light begins to fade. A handlebar headlight makes a bicycle visible to others and illuminates the road so the rider can see. Higher powered lights do a better job. Tail lights and reflectors should be mounted on something stable where they won't be obscured by bags, panniers or other gear on the bike. Lights are vastly superior to reflectors, so a rear red light is recommended for maximum visibility.
Make a difference: Tutor Low Income East Palo Alto 5
th
Graders in Reading or Writing - 8 one hour sessions
If you've enjoyed helping in your own child's classroom, or just love literacy, please consider tutoring 5th graders at Brentwood School in East Palo Alto (near IKEA). It is a special project to work with low income students from February 6th - March 31st. Volunteers would work in the same classroom one day per week, for an hour either at 9:45 am (reading) or 11:40 am (writing). All Students Matter provides a brief training in January and coordinates all details. You can make a real difference! To sign up, visit
www.allstudentsmatter.org
or to learn more contact Keri Tully at
keritully@gmail.com
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Walk & Roll to Palo Alto Libraries
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NEW Suggested Walking & Bicycling Routes Map
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
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.
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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