Paly Link Sunday, January 8, 2017

Paly Link

A PTSA publication

Sunday, January 8, 2017

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.

Calendar

Calendar Quick Links: Paly.net | One Page Fall Calendar | Paly Google Calendar | Bell Schedule

		College Visits & Scholarship deadlines ( C&CC)
Monday	Jan. 9	Site Council Monthly meeting *New* 3:45pm - 5:30pm, EWC ( PTSA)
Tuesday	Jan. 10	Building Stronger Families Event New 6 :00pm-8:00pm, at Gunn High School (PTSA)
Tuesday	Jan. 10	Freshman Assembly during FLEX
Wednesday	Jan. 11	College Speakers *New* 6-8:30 pm, 349 Selby Lane in Atherton
Wednesday	Jan. 11	Freshman Parents Informational Night *New* 7:00 - 8:30pm, PAC
Wednesday	January 11	Paly Sports Boosters Meeting, 7pm, Anderson/Look home, 1401 Parkinson Ave. ( Paly)
Thursday	January 12	What Your Teen Wants You To Know (Student Fishbowl) Parent Ed 7pm MAC (more info to come)
Wednesday	Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 15	Brainstorm Book Club: Continuing the Conversation about the Teenage Brain (PTSA) Choose Gunn or Paly campus
Wednesday	January 25	PTSA Meeting, Principal Coffee,9 a.m Paly Library EWC
Saturday	January 28	27th Annual Black College Awareness (BCA) Fair *New* 10 am - 3 pm, at Stanford's Tresidder Union
Friday	February 3	Club Day 2 *New*
Tuesday	February 7	American Mathematics Competition (Paly) *New*
Tues. - Fri.	Mar. 28-Mar. 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. *New*

PTSA Items

ACS Blog Article: Why Do We need to Talk About Teen Depression? New

Article Written By: JoAnn Kukulus, MFTi, Site Coordinator, ACS On-Campus Counseling Program.

http://www.acs-teens.org/why-talk-about-depression/

Site Council Monthly meeting
New

Monday, January 9, 2017, 3:45pm - 5:30 pm in the English Writing Center (EWC).

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 EWC (in the Library).

The 2016-2017 schedule can be found at http://www.paly.net/site-council as well as the agendas.

Building Stronger Families Event New

Tuesday, January 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm, at Gunn High School.

Dinner will be provided. This event will afford high school parents the opportunity to get together and converse about student wellness in their native language (English, Spanish, Korean and Mandarin) and also obtain information on last year's California Healthy Kids Survey data and implications for parenting. Parents can register at goo.gl/1XSWVq

Freshman Parents Informational Night New

Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30pm, PAC

Please join us for an informational evening for the parents of Freshman. We will cover an assortment of topics from Student Wellness Programs, Paly's Three-Tiered Guidance Program, Academic Planning to meet Graduation and 4-yr College Eligibility Requirements to a typical Sophomore Schedule and Course Selection.

We hope to see you there! The Paly Guidance Team

Principal Coffee & General PTSA Meeting

January 25, 2017 9:00 am Paly Library EWC

Please join us for the third PTSA meeting and principal coffee of the school year. Agenda located on uptous, under file sharing. We will be electing the nominating committee, asking for approval of the budget revision and hearing the latest updates from Principal Kim Diorio. There will be an open forum for questions. All welcome to attend.

Brainstorm Book Club: Continuing the Conversation about the Teenage Brain

4 Wednesdays, same program offered morning and evening

Wed. Jan 11, Jan 18, and Feb. 1 and Feb.15, 8:30-10:00 am, Paly EWC (in the library)

Wed. Jan 4, Jan 25, Feb 1 and Feb 15, 7:00-8:30 pm, Gunn HS Library

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. Our goal will be to discuss the main ideas in the book, and how to apply these ideas to our own parenting. We will also try out some of Dr. Siegels "Mindsight tools".

The 4 sessions will each cover a section of the book, and the topics are as follows so you can plan your reading:

Session 1: The Essence of Adolescence (Part I of the book)

Session 2: The Brain (Part II of the book)

Session 3: Attachments (Part III)

Session 4: Staying Present through Changes and Challenges (Part IV)

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). Please contact Cari Anderson, cari@sundy.net, if you have any questions.

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:

Meals on Wheels Sign Ups Your kindness is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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.

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. To be added to our mailing list, please email your name to: americanized.chinese.parents@gmail.com

Paly Items

ALT schedule for AMC testing Tuesday 2/7/17 New

8:15 - 8:45 Dept. Meetings

8:50 - 9:55 Tutorial (except for Math)

10:00-11:35 2nd period

11:35 - 12:10 Lunch

12:15 - 1:45 Period 4

1:55 - 3:25 Period 6

Smarter Balanced testing for 11th graders (Schedule ) New

Mar. 28-Mar. 31. 12th graders will be piloting the new State Science test called the CAST. Details will be sent soon.

Student Design Contest for Paly 5K Fun Run

Designs Due January 26

Paly Sports Boosters are looking for students to create a t-shirt design for the first annual Paly 5K Fun Run. The Fun Run will be on Saturday, March 25, but we need to select a design long before then. The due date for design entries is January 26. If you are interested, send your design or any questions to roycraig@pacbell.net. The designs should be no larger than a 9-inch square, and should include the event name (Paly 5K Fun Run). The maker of the winning design will get free entry into the run, a free t-shirt, and a $50 visa gift card.

Paly Sports Boosters Meeting

Wednesday, January 11th, 7pm, Anderson/Look home, 1401 Parkinson Ave.

Thanks to everyone who shopped at our Holiday Boutique! No Paly Sports Boosters meeting in December but please join us for the January meeting at the home of president, Melissa Anderson. We'll get an update on the winter season from Athletic Director Kathi Bowers. We'll also hear about new spring fundraising plans (a 5K Fun Run & a golf tournament). Hope you can join us - it's a fun way to get involved at Paly!

Calling all Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior Girls. Play field hockey for the Vikings!

Half of the schools in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League have girls' field hockey teams: Cupertino High School, Homestead High School, Los Altos High School, Los Gatos High School, Lynbrook High School, Monte Vista High School, and Saratoga High School. We would like Paly to have a girls' field hockey team too. If you would like to play field hockey for Paly, sign the online petition. We can only make this happen with your support, so commit to play today by signing up here: https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/palo-alto-high-girls-field-hockey-team.html

Attention senior parents: Baby Ads

If you turned in a yearbook baby ad, you should have received a PDF proof in your email already. If you submitted a baby ad but did NOT receive a proof, please email adviser Brian Wilson at bwilson@pausd.org. Also, if you missed the submission deadline but still want to submit an ad, we have a few slots left; please send an email if this is the case.

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.

Paly Sports Booster Passes for Winter/Spring Sports, reduced rates!

See http://paly.net/boosters/sports-boosters for more information. Reduced Rates! Available for purchase online. Students, $20, Single $25, Family $40; Seniors $15! Here is the new form.

College & Career Center

27th Annual Black College Awareness (BCA) Fair New

Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10 am - 3 pm, at Stanford's Tresidder Union.

- Meet representatives from HBCUs

- Meet representatives from local colleges and universities

- Attend workshops on college prep, admissions, and financial aid

- Listen to panel discussions by recent college graduates on life at an HBCU

- Obtain valuable college resource and scholarship information.

Free; continental breakfast and lunch provided. More info at www.bcafair.org RSVP: register@bcafair.org

College Speakers New

Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 6-8:30 pm, 349 Selby Lane in Atherton

Eric Furda, Dean of Admissions for University of Pennsylvania, then Healy from the Menlo School, and Abby Falik, Founder/CEO of Global Citizen Year, will be discussing what it means to be "college-ready" in 2017 and the benefits of considering a "bridge year" before college. Hosted by Kamal & Reema Shah at 349 Selby Lane in Atherton.

RSVP: kbyars@globalcitizenyear.org

ACE Mentor Program

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.

Form more information about the ACE PEN1 p lease email to Cynthia Munoz at cynthia@ stoeckerandnorthway. com

If you would like to sign up for the program, you can register for this upcoming year at http://acementor.org/ students/new-student- registration/ .

Paly Community Scholarship Program application for Seniors due Jan. 20

The sponsors of various community scholarships ask Paly's Scholarship Committee to nominate and/or select students to be considered for/receive awards. To be participate in this scholarship program, students must complete the Paly Community Scholarship Application and return it to Ms. Cernobori (hard copy) by January 20th.

Please read this letter for more information about the program:
http://paly.net/sites/default/files/Letter%20for%20Commmunity%20Scholarship%20Application%2016-17.pdf

Students received a copy of the program application via Schoology from their TAs but can also access the application, here: http://paly.net/sites/default/files/PalyCommScholarApp17.pdf

A reminder that students who want to be considered for need-based scholarships in the program must provide family financial information on the last page of the application; in addition, these applicants are also required to submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (including the EFC) they receive after filing the FAFSA along with their scholarship application. This information is kept confidential. Samples of acceptable EFC documentation can be found here: http://www.paly.net/sites/default/files/EFC_docs.pdf

Please refer to my Nov. 28 email for information about applying for need-based financial aid using the FAFSA. Be sure to check each campus website for deadlines and other forms required in addition to FAFSA, if applicable.

There are numerous other scholarship opportunities that students can pursue on their own; refer to the handout distributed Advisory or visit: http://www.paly.net/college/scholarship_resources

National Portfolio Day, Sat, Jan 14: Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

This is an opportunity for those who wish to pursue an education in the visual and related arts to meet with representatives from colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Representatives will be available to review your artwork, discuss their programs and answer questions about professional careers in art. For a list of participating colleges: http://www.portfolioday.net/2016-17-schedule/event/83 For more info, see: http://www.portfolioday.net/portfolio-day-faqs

Lunchtime Speaker Needed

The Paly Career Month Lunchtime Speaker Series Team is in the process of planning the March 2017 Career Month! As always, we need speakers from various fields so if you know anyone who you think would make a good speaker please email us at palycareermonth@gmail.com with recommendations and their contact information.

Additionally, an important part of the Career Month Speaker Series is the fact that we supply a free lunch to students who attend these talks. Unfortunately, this food is not free, so we need donations from parents to make this a possibility. The recommended donation is $10, but we appreciate any contribution.

Please make a donation at https://goo.gl/sohdKj

For more info about this event, please visit this page and click on "Career Education."

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:

OFF CAMPUS:

Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through January 18, 2017

University of Dayton - Leadership in Service Scholarship--Deadline 1/15 NEW

Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX)--Deadline 1/15 NEW

Yale Bassett Award for Community Engagement--Deadline 1/15 NEW

DePauw University - High School Essay Contest--Deadline 1/16 NEW

University of Michigan - Geisinger Scholarship--Deadline 1/17 NEW

Ronald McDonald House Scholarship Program--Deadline 1/18 NEW

PAUSD

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/jfe/form/SV_8JuFGmlO3CJ3Qgd

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.

Community and Volunteer Service

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.

Questions? Getinvolvedpaloalto@gmail.com

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

Thanks so much for your support! Visit our website at dreamcatchersyouth.org.

Community

Sign up for Paly Glass Weekend Workshops

Sat & Sun. 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

Paly students and families welcome at MLK Celebration on Jan. 16

Paly students and families are invited to attend the MLK, Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 at Mitchell Park Community Center, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Join Youth Community Service and City of Palo Alto in celebrating diversity through the words and inspiration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There will be youth-led music and dance, entertainment, guest speakers, service organizations, youth and teen activities, MLK Legacy Walk Display and Stanford King Paper's Project. For more information, contact Leif Erickson, leif@youthcommunityservice.org 650-858-8061 www.youthcommunityservice.org .

College for Students with Special Needs: What You Need to Know
Wed, Jan 18, 7-9pm , Santa Rita Elementary School (MP Room) , 700 Los Altos Avenue, Los Altos

Many high school students with special needs, learning challenges, or disabilities (on an IEP or 504) will consider post-secondary education. Options include community college, 4-year college, and universities with a variety of options and support. It can be overwhelming at first. Come find out more about what's available and how you can help prepare for your student's education after high school. Panelists: Sandra Cernobori (counselor from Paly), Foothill Community College and Kevin Shields, (disability services at UCB). Jointly sponsored by SELPA1 CAC and Palo Alto CAC. www.cacpaloalto.org

COLEGIO PARA ESTUDIANTES CON NECESIDADES ESPECIALES: LO QUE NECESITA SABER

Miércoles, Enero 18, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm , Santa Rita Elementary School, salón MP, 700 Los Altos Ave., Los Altos

Únase a nosotros! Muchos de los estudiantes de la preparatoria con necesidades especiales, retos de aprendizaje, o discapacidades ( en un PEI o 504) van a considerar educación postsecundaria. Opciones incluyen colegio comunitario, colegio de 4 años, y universidades con una variedad de opciones y apoyo. Ven infórmate mas sobre lo que esta disponible y como puedes ayudar preparar la educación de tu estudiante después de la preparatoria. Panelistas: Sandra Cernobori (consejera de Paly), Foothill Community College, Kevin Shields (servicios de discapacidades en UCB). www.cacpaloalto.org

Monthly Parent Support Meetings

Mon, Jan 9 10 AM - 12 PM, Los Altos Library (Conference Room), 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.

A chance to ask questions and share ideas/resources with other parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health challenges, etc. Parents with students of all ages are welcome, participants must respect confidentiality.

Parent Chat, Peer to Peer Support for Parents of Teens 14+

Tues Jan 10, 7-8:30PM, Orchard Room, Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos

Are you concerned about the emotional well-being of your child? Come join a support group hosted by the Mental Health subcommittee of SELPA1CAC. Contact Trudy Palmer, (650) 208-9116 or Donna Soo, (650) 828-0997 if you have questions. www.selpa1cac.org

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

Questions? email us at info@scribere.org .

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.

Outfitting student bikes for a safe and legal ride is a smart investment (and a great holiday gift!). For information about safe school commutes, visit http://saferoutes.paloaltopta.org/index.shtml

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 .

Walk & Roll to Palo Alto Libraries -

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

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.

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

emarshall@pausd.org

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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