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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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Grad Night Package for Senior Parents PTSA |
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March 22 |
Paly Sports Booster Meeting (Paly) |
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March 22 |
Connecting Families: Parenting in the digital age (Paly) |
| Thursday |
March 23 |
Class of 2018 (Juniors) Parent Network Meeting New (PTSA)
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March 23 |
Paly Theatre And Music: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
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March 24 |
Nominating Committee Executive Board Election Meeting
New (PTSA)
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March 24
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8:30am - PTSA General Association Meeting, Paly Library EWC PTSA
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March 25 |
Paly 5K Fun Run & Walk;
8AM
registration;
9AM
race starts (Paly)
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March 27 |
Community Forum for Immigrants and Allies New (PTSA) |
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Mar. 28-31 |
Smarter Balanced testing for 11th graders (Schedule)(Paly) |
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Mar 30-31 |
12th graders will be piloting the new State Science test called the CAST.
(link to new attached schedule) (link to message below
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PTSA Items
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Paly PTSA Nominating Committee Executive Board Election Meeting
New
Friday, March 24, 8:30am, LCR (Paly Library)
The Paly PTSA Nominating Committee invites all Association members to the March 24, 8:30am meeting in the LCR (Paly Library) to elect the Executive Board for next year. Please sign in at the office.
PTSA opportunities available: co-Chair Outreach & Diversity; Chair Parent Networks, Membership, PTA Council Rep, co-Traffic Safety, Student Directory if you want paper directories, Staff Holiday Luncheon, Spirit Week Co-Coordinator plus Grade Coordinators, Field Day, Career Speaker lunchtime series
President -- Katie Shade
Executive Vice President -- Elizabeth Olson
1st VP Parent Education Programs -- Diana Pang and Jake Wellington
2nd VP Fundraising -- Judy Huang and Jill Gold
3rd VP Hospitality -- Adrianne Shih and Victoria Liu
4th VP Community Programs -- Lily Yap and Yulin Lee
5th VP Communications -- Gabrielle Conway
6th VP Health & Wellness -- Sumita Vasudeva and Gayathri Narayanan
Treasurer -- Gillian Athayde
Financial Secretary -- Deri McCrea and Rita Tetzlaff
Recording Secretary -- Johanna Ehrlich
Historian -- Dawn Billman
Parliamentarian -- Heike Fischer
To ALL Senior Parents MUST READ!! Grad Week is coming! New
You will have received the Grad Week Package in your letterbox containing all the information about the FABULOUS events we have planned for the Seniors for Grad Week (
May 28-June 1, 2017). Please review all the documents and sign as required (GREEN Docs need signatures plus the Medical Authorization form found on UptoUs and on schoology) and send them back with your CHECK in the return envelope or DROP them off in the front office in the Graduation Hat!
All documents are available online to print just in case.
Please note we cannot accept late ticket requests this year so you or your student needs to get all the signed paperwork back to us by no later than
MAY 15!! We don't want anyone to miss out! Scholarships available, please have your student contact Selene Singares GO PALY!!!
Catherine Matterson
2017 Grad Week Chair
Community Forum for Immigrants and Allies
New
Monday, March 27, 7 to 9pm, Palo Alto High School Theater, 50 Embarcadero Rd.
Please join us for this important PAUSD forum to learn about the many issues currently affecting our immigrant communities. Our esteemed panelists will discuss: the school board resolution to protect immigrant students; your legal rights, including ICE raids and recent Executive Orders; how to talk to your children who may be experiencing fear and distress; and how we can all come together as immigrants and allies to support one another and keep our community welcoming and safe for all. High school students welcome and childcare provided. Spanish and Mandarin translation.
Questions: please contact Michelle Higgins
mich_higgins@hotmail.com
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Proudly sponsored by
PAUSD & Palo Alto PTA Council.
Class of 2018 (Juniors) Parent Network Meeting
New
Thursday, Mar. 23, 8:00-10 a.m., Paly Library Conference Room.
Please walk, bike, or carpool, if possible.
Please note that this meeting is on a THURSDAY, not our usual Friday.
The topic will be "Here Comes Senior Year!" and our speaker will be Charles Taylor (Guidance Counselor for the Class of 2018). We are beginning at
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for any parents who would like to have extra social time to talk with other parents. Charles Taylor will speak 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Given Mr. Taylor's limited time, it would be helpful to make him aware in advance of the issues parents would like covered at this meeting.
If you have topics you'd like him to discuss at our meeting, please send them to us by 12:00 noon on Wed., March 22.
We'll consolidate them and get them to Mr. Taylor in time for the Parent Network meeting on March 23.
Questions? Contact Julia Kossack (
JuliaPalyParent@gmail.com
) or Julie Tomz (
JulieTomz@gmail.com
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PTSA General Association Meeting
Friday, March 24th in the Paly Library EWC
Please join us at the PTSA General Association Meeting. Principal Kim Diorio will be sharing updates on the Paly facilities and general campus news. ASB will be providing updates on the student activities.
All are welcome to attend. Please remember to sign in at the front office and carpool/walk/ride bike if possible.
Advocating for your child: Learn how to help your child get their needs met in school
Sat, Mar 25, 2 - 4 PM, East Palo Alto Academy High School, Multi-Purpose Room, 1050 Myrtle St., East Palo Alto
Are you concerned that your child needs more help in school? Learn how to talk to school staff about your concerns. Please join special education attorneys Tara Ford and Michelle de Blank for a workshop about your rights as parents and learn advocacy strategies that can be effective. Participants will have opportunities to practice advocacy ideas presented and to talk with other parents This workshop will be useful to parents of children with an IEP or 504 plan, and any parent with concerns about their child. Spanish translation will be provided. Refreshments and childcare will also be provided. Questions? Contact
paloaltocac@gmail.com
Sponsored by the Palo Alto CAC for Special Education,
www.cacpaloalto.org
and the Palo Alto Council of PTAs.
Defendiendo a su hijo: Conozca cómo poder ayudar para que su hijo pueda cubrir sus necesidades en la escuela
Dom 25 de mar, 2 - 4 PM, Salón de Usos Múltiples de la Escuela Secundaria Academy del Este de Palo Alto, 1050 Myrtle St., East Palo Alto
¿Le preocupa que su hijo necesite mayor ayuda en la escuela? Aprenda a hablar con el personal escolar sobre sus preocupaciones. Por favor acompañe a los abogados de educación especial Tara ford y Michelle de Blank, en un taller sobre los derechos como padres y aprendan estrategias de defensa que pueden ser efectivas. Los participantes tendrán oportunidad para practicar las ideas de defensa que sean presentadas y podrán hablar con otros padres. Estos talleres serán útiles para padres con hijos dentro de los planes IEP o 504, y para cualquier padre que tenga alguna preocupación sobre sus hijos.
Se brindará traducción en español. Habrá refrigerio y cuidado para niños.
¿Preguntas Contacte
paloaltocac@gmail.com
Patrocinado por Palo Alto CAC para Educación Especial,
www.cacpaloalto.org
y el consejo PTA de Palo Alto.
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:
Opa! GiveBack Campaign
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!
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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Community College Week information:
Monday, March 20:
Community College Forum-The What and When?
4th Period, EWC (Library)
For Juniors and Seniors interested in finding out about affordable CA community college pathways to specialty careers and transfers to 4-year schools such as UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and more.
First 50 students to sign up will receive pizza at the end of the event. A signed permission slip is required from student's 4th period teacher, forms available in the Paly College and Career Center.
Tuesday, March 21
Flex:
Application Workshop: CL1
Come and get help applying to Community College. Learn more about the application process, requirements and get started on applying for the summer/fall.
Wednesday, March 22
At Lunch, EWC (Library):
Paly Alumni will come and speak about their experience at the community college and provide advice for students interested in attending.
First 50 students will receive pizza.
Friday, March 25 & Thursday, March 24:
Campus Tours of local community Colleges
Juniors and Seniors interested in community college will have the opportunity to attend a campus tour of Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Foothill & De Anza.
Students must have participated in at least 2 of the sessions of Community College Week to be eligible to attend. Students who are interested in attending can sign up & pick up a permission slip in Guidance from Mrs. Laguna.
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 April 1, 2017:
Asian Pacific Community Fund - Chen Foundation Scholarship--Deadline 3/22
Asian Pacific Community Fund - Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund--Deadline 3/22
Martin Agueret Scholarship--Deadline 3/25
YFPA Scholarship Program--Deadline 3/25
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Scholarships--Deadline 3/24
NEW
Kaiser Permanente Asian Association (KPAA) Scholarship Program--Deadline 3/28
NEW
California Association of Collectors Educational Scholarship Foundation--Deadline 3/3 NEW
Furman Scholars Program--Deadline 4/1
NEW
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Community Service
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Spring President's Volunteer Service Award Submission
You can apply for the President's Award if you have 100+ hours of community service completed in a 12 month period.
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Free Parent/guardian Technology Education
Wed, Mar 22, 10 - 11:30 AM & 7 - 8:30 PM, Jordan Middle School Multipurpose Room.
Free parent/guardian technology education event in partnership between PAUSD and Common Sense Education. This event will cover the realities of parenting in the digital age, bigger issues and data as well as tools and resources for families. Two identical sessions are available for all PAUSD parents, however due to adult content, this is an adult only event. Babysitters and translators will be available. Contact Emily Garrison, Coordinator of Educational Technology and Libraries with question. Please register at:
https://goo.gl/kbqhR7
Connecting Families: Parenting in the Digital Age
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
https://www.pausd.org/explore-pausd/events/2017/03/22/information-session/connecting-families-parenting-digital-age
SAFE Student Panel Discusses Self-advocacy, Learning & Attention Differences
Thu, Mar 30, 7 - 8:30 PM, Palo Alto High School, Haymarket Theatre
This panel will discuss the challenges they face and strengths they bring as students with learning and attention difficulties. They will explain and demonstrate strategies for self-advocacy. Questions will be posed by a facilitator and by the audience. All panelists have learning and attention difficulties and are members of SAFE, the student branch of Parents Education Network. SAFE is a student community (between the ages of 13-19) which meets monthly to organize events, coordinate their mentoring program and prepare for presentations such as this. They strive to educate, mentor and support students, parents and teachers, and spread awareness on the importance of cognitive diversity. Recommended for middle and high school students and their parents. This event is co-sponsored by the Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, the Parents Education Network, and PAUSD. For questions contact paloaltocac@gmail.com.
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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High Speed Rail Authority Community Open House
New
Tuesday, April 11, 5 - 8pm, Success Center, 875 West Maude Ave, Unit 5, Mountain View
El Camino Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Auditions for New Members New
Mar/Apr Palo Alto
Palo Alto-based El Camino Youth Symphony invites musicians ages 6-18 to audition for the 2017-18 Season. Led by an internationally renowned faculty, ECYS offers six orchestras/ensembles for students at all levels of musical ability. Members are challenged with professional-level repertoire, receive support from professional coaches, and perform in concerts throughout the Bay Area. Auditions are held in March/April for the season that begins in August/September. Apply online at
www.ECYS.org
. Call ECYS at 650-213-7111 for more information.
Tai Chi (Chinese martial art) Class New
Saturdays, Mar 25-Jun 3, 2:15-3:15 PM (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
or Contact:
svyouth1@gmail.com
MOAH Build your own crystal radio New
Sundays Apr 16-30, 1-3.30PM, MOAH, 351 Homer Av., Palo Alto
Join MOAH for a 3-day class and learn how to build your own crystal radio! Students (10y and above) will explore the history of radio dating back to Tesla and Marconi. Basic radio theory, modulation, headphone function, and reading radio schematics will also be taught. Cost: $75 Museum Members/$85 Non-members. Please register at http://www.moah.org/pdf/MOAH_ClassREGISTRATION.pdf
Questions: admin@moah.org or fax 650-473-6950. We hope to see you there!
Project Safety Net Community Forum
New
Wed, Mar. 22, 6:30-8:30 PM, Cubberley Community Center, Auditorium, Building O, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Project Safety Net invites you to a community forum with the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health and other experts to review the final Epi-Aid report, answer questions, and learn how to get involved to support youth well-being. Onsite childcare (6 months-12 years old) and light refreshments will be provided. Simultaneous Spanish and Chinese language interpreter services may also be available. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP:
https://projectsafetynet.eventbrite.com
Disney Movie Night: Cool Runnings
Thu, March 23, 7-9pm, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.
It's Throwback Thursday, Disney style! Fans of all ages are invited to join us in the Embarcadero Room to watch a classic Disney film. There will be snacks and opportunities to win prizes! This month: 1993's Cool Runnings (rated PG).
Third Annual Cubberley Community Day
Sat Mar 25, 9am-1pm at Cubberley Community Center
This free event is open to all ages. Celebrate community by planting trees with Canopy starting at 9 am. Enjoy a wide range of performances and Artist's Open Studios between 10am and 1pm. Kids Activities to include a bounce house, face painting, jugglers and many fun games. Come out for a fun day of play, entertainment and food while learning about the exciting opportunities provided by the tenants of Cubberley Community Center. For more information, visit: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/cubberleyday or contact Karen.Pauls@cityofpaloalto.org.
Co-sponsored by Canopy, Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto, CASP.
Come walk and be a part of the May Fete Parade!
Deadline to sign up is April 19, 2017, Parade will be on May 6, 2017 10:00am
Calling all kids! It's time to sign up for the 95th Annual May Fête Children's. Don't miss this time honored Palo Alto tradition to showcase your school, neighborhood, team, youth group or extracurricular activity. All children are welcome to walk in the parade-so if you don't have a group, come join the open categories. Dress up like your favorite hero! Build a float, march with your school band, decorate your bike, walk with your pet or bring a flag from your favorite place. Let's enjoy the day and celebrate our heroes! For more information, please visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/mayfete
The Wave: Palo Alto's 1967 Experiment in Fascism (film & discussion)
Wed, Mar 22, 7 PM, Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Palo Alto History Museum presents "The Lesson Plan" - a world-renown documentary never before shown in Palo Alto. It happened here - 50 years ago. New Cubberley High School teacher Ron Jones sought to teach his students how people could accept the actions of the Nazi regime during WWII by creating "The Third Wave," a series of exercises modeled on certain characteristics of the Nazi movement. The experiment was successful - too much so.
Producers (and former students) Mark Hancock and Philip Neel will join their former teacher (Ron Jones) for a post-film conversation and reception following the program. Free. Space is limited. RSVP to http://conta.cc/2mmmPNY.
Caution: some material may be unsuitable for young children. Parents, please accompany your children.
Paly Theatre and Music Programs Presents: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
At Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center, 50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto
Beauty and the Beast,
the internationally beloved, classic musical fairy-tale, hits the boards at Paly's Performing Arts Center stage. Bring your whole family and be swept away by the story of Belle, her dream of finding something more exciting than her small town life, and how it lands her captive inside the dark walls of a hideous beast's magical castle populated by living, talking knick-knacks including the beloved teapot, Mrs. Potts. Do come and "Be Our Guest." Tickets are $15.00 adults, $10.00 students/seniors. Reserved seating at https://www.palytheatre.com/tickets
For an extra treat, join the "Be Our Guest" family benefit on 3/26, before the 2:00 show. Feast on cupcakes, tasty treats, Mrs. Potts' tea, and more while you and your family create crafts inspired by the Beast's magical castle and meet members of the cast. The fun begins at 12:30 in the Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center lobby. Tickets (including VIP seats for the show) are $25 for children and $30 for adults.
Spring Cupcakes & Movie
Sun Mar 26, 1-3PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd
Decorate your own cupcake with as much icing as you want while we watch a new movie. Bring your friends! Grades 6-12 only. Registration required. at https://tinyurl.com/gmx84xt
Community Service Programs:
NEW! Service-learning online course and Summer Internship Academy for high school students. 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 at: http://www.getinvolvedpa.com/organizations.html. Need to find an opportunity that matches your student's schedule? See the calendar of current projects at http://www.getinvolvedpa.com/opportunities-calendar.html. Visit the Get Involved Palo Alto website to sign up for the class, internship program and more helpful resources: Getinvolvedpa.com
Community Service and Service-Learning for High School Students
Get Involved Palo Alto 501(3)c started in the Paly Career Center in 2008, is now an independent nonprofit and partner with Youth Service America (YSA.or). We are local high school students and community members working to connect students to their interests via meaningful community service and 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
of events. Want to find your Sense of Purpose and earn the President's Award? Sign up for our
online class "Youth Changing the World"
. Want to collaborate with others and further the mission of a local nonprofit organization? Join our
6-week Summer Internship Academy
, we will craft an internship tailored to your specific interests and will work with you every step of the way. Tuition waivers available for students with free or reduced lunch. Please email:
Getinvolvedpaloalto@gmail.com
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Getinvolvedpa.com
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Parent Volunteers & Board Member Openings Get Involved PA
Want to make lasting change in our community? We are local high school students and community members working to connect students to their interests via meaningful community service, service-learning, internships, and career education. Get Involved Palo Alto is a grassroots effort that began in the Paly Career Center 9 years ago, now we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to benefit Paly and Gunn students in their pursuit of meaningful community service and service-learning internships. We need concerned parents and dynamic community members who can help us by serving on our board in these capacities: 1.) Board Secretary, 2.) Marketing Director, 3.) Fundraising Chair/Co-Chair, 4.) General Volunteers for events, marketing, database and virtual office. Join a dynamic group of caring community members who collaborate for the common good! Interested? Please email former Paly Career & Community Engagement Advisor Christina Owen: Christina@getinvolvedpa.com, Executive Director GiPA.
Stanford's Pre-Vet Expo V
Sun Apr 9, 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Li Ka Shing Center, Stanford University (Medical School Campus)
The day starts with talks by 7 veterinarians in various fields, an informal lunch where 1 or 2 vets will join students at their tables, followed by afternoon with 3 rotations 1) attend Q & A panels of veterinarians in different fields, 2) attend a Q & A panel of current veterinary students from different veterinary schools, and 3) a chance to read posters on the Pre-vet path to vet school, veterinary specialties, volunteers experiences, and participate in some hands-on activities.
Palo Alto Art Center Summer Counselor-in-Training Application Now Available
The Counselor in Training applications for the summer of 2017 are now available. Summer Camp Counselors in Training (CIT) are volunteers (12-17 years old) who assist professional art instructors in the day-to-day running of the Children's Fine Art summer camps. The Lead Counselor in Training (LCIT) program builds on experience as an Art Center CIT and provides opportunities for volunteers to help lead the CIT training, enjoy mentorship from college Children's Fine Art (CFA) interns, manage camper recreation, and take responsibility as the LCIT for one week of camps. More information can be found at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/artcenter/getinvolved/overview/program.asp.
Stanford University Sleep Study for Youth 18-21
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 10, 17, 24 & 31, April 7 & 21
Times: Fridays: Sessions- 4:00- 5:00 pm. and 5:00- 6:00 p.m.
Sign up for Paly Glass Weekend Workshops
Sat & Sun, 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,
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
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.
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