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The Paly Link is distributed on Sundays, except during school breaks and holidays.
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Calendar
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Nov 20 - 24 |
Thanksgiving Week - No School |
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Nov 25 |
Stanford Parking
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| Tuesday |
Nov 28 |
Hope, Help Strength, 6:30-8:30PM, Media Arts Center |
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Dec 1-2 |
Fiery Arts Winter Glass Sale Fri. 3 - 6pm, Sat 11 am - 4pm i
n the Tower Bldg. NEW
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| Friday |
Dec 8 |
Holiday Staff Luncheon in the PAC NEW
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| Sat-Sun |
Dec 9-10 |
Madrigal Feaste in the PAC NEW
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| Tuesday |
Dec 12 |
Paly MAC Boosters Event |
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Dec 19-21 |
Finals (see schedule below) NEW |
| Friday |
Dec 22 |
Winter Break Begins NEW |
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Jan 9 |
1st day of Second Semester (First day back after Winter Break) NEW
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Paly & PTSA Items
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PTSA would like to express our gratitude to our community. The Paly community is stronger because of all that you do! The parent/guardian participation with the Paly boosters, student clubs, school events, and with your teen creates the community we have. Thank you. And we are grateful to the wonderful teachers and staff that educate and mentor our teens.
PalyLink will not be published next week during Thanksgiving week. Happy Thanksgiving to our Vikings and their families!
PTSA Looking for Nominating Committee Volunteers NEW!
The Paly PTSA is putting together the Nominating Committee that will work to identify a slate of parent volunteers for the 2017/18 school year. Please contact Heike Fischer at
[email protected] if you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Holiday Luncheon NEW!
December 8th, 2017 in the Performing Arts Center lobby at Paly between 9am-2pm.
Please join us to appreciate our teachers and staff during the holiday season.
Paly Holiday Tree Lot NEW!
Friday to Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend & 1st weekend of December
Purchase your beautiful holiday tree from the Paly Sports Boosters Tree Lot! Located in the Embarcadero parking lot and open Friday nights, plus all day Saturday and Sunday. Benefits all sports at Paly. Lots of sizes and varieties to choose from - sent directly from the Oregon grower. Also helping to support the SportsBoosters are our corporate sponsors, Juliana Lee's Education Foundation, Carmel Imports and R&M Properties. Questions?
[email protected]
Paly Sports Boosters Holiday Boutique
NEW!
Thursday, November 30th from 5-9PM, Woman's Club of Palo Alto, 475 Homer Ave.
Paly Sports Boosters would like to cordially invite you to our Annual Holiday Boutique benefitting all sports at Paly.
Shop unique vendors all in one location for just the right gift.
There's something for everyone on your list. And of course, we'll be Selling Paly Gear!
This fun-filled shopping extravaganza
includes tasty appetizers and holiday cocktails.
Admission is FREE so please bring your friends, neighbors and family. For more info:
Lynn Brown at
[email protected]
 Paly Glass for Holiday Gifts @ Paly Fiery Arts Winter Glass Sale NEW!
Friday, Dec 1 3-6 pm and Saturday, Dec 2 11-4 pm inside the Paly Tower Building
Exquisite Paly-designed reindeer, hand blown ornaments, candy canes, hearts, acorns, apples, pears, pumpkins and more. Give a beautiful gift that benefits Paly's Sculpture classes. Free demonstrations, hot apple cider and cookies too.
Paly MAC Boosters Upcoming Event
December 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm
MAC Boosters invite all parents/guardians whose students are involved with Paly's award-winning media arts program to our annual holiday social gathering. Block your calendar and plan to attend this fun evening with food and drink to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of our students during the first semester. Hosted by: The Scheves, 848 Pine Hill Road, Stanford, CA.
Common Application Workshop (students only)
Tues., Nov. 28 - 2 pm (FLEX),
403 - new location
Get help with a hands-on workshop! Beyond inviting and assigning Recommenders, how to best use the Additional Information section, tips for completing the Activities section, and more. If you can't attend the workshop, review these:
Paly's Annual Career Month Speaker Series
Paly's annual Career Month Speaker Series will happen from February
26 to March 9th. We are currently planning the event and are looking
for speakers to talk to students about their careers. If you are
interested, or know anyone who would be interested, please email us at
[email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you!
- The Paly Career Month Team
Paly Finals Schedule NEW!
Tuesday, Dec. 19
8:15 to 10:15 - 1st period
10:15 to 10:40 - Brunch
10:45 to 12:45 - 3rd period
12:45 to 1:20 - Lunch
1:25 to 3:25 - 7th period
Wednesday, Dec. 20
9:15 to 11:15 - 2nd period
11:15 to 11:55 - Lunch
12:00 to 2:00 - 4th period
Thursday, Dec. 21
9:15 to 11:15 - 5th period
11:15 to 11:55 - Lunch
12:00 to 2:00 - 6th period
Please Check Lost and Found
Please encourage your students to check our Lost & Found. We have many sweaters, coats, lunch boxes, water bottles and other treasures in the Lost & Found black cabinet located in the Tower Building main hallway. You are welcome as a parent to search through the items, please sign in at the Main Office during school hours. For glasses, keys, or small items, please check with Jenny Gardiner in the Main Office. Items not claimed will be donated during the Winter Break.
Hope, Help, Strength: Gunn & Paly Sources of Strength in Palo Alto
Tuesday, November 28, 6:30-8:30 pm, Palo Alto High School, Media Arts Center
Gunn and Paly families, students and community members are invited to learn about Sources of Strength, the wellness program based on building resilience at both high schools. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Shashank Joshi of Stanford University, to share his research and knowledge. He will be joined by Gunn and Paly Sources of Strength Student Peer Leaders. Please see our full flyer here.
Paly Sports Boosters - Tiny Prints Fundraiser for Holiday Cards
The Paly Sports Boosters has partnered with Tiny Prints to help with the ordering and printing of your Holiday Cards. Tiny Prints is a leading retailer of premium personalized photo cards and has been recognized for their high quality prints and unmatched customer service. Each card ordered is also hand reviewed before it's printed to ensure quality and accuracy. To start your order through Tiny Prints, please click on the link below which will lead you to our co-branded Tiny Prints Storefront. From here, you can shop for any product on the Tiny Prints site or review a few of our favorite choices. Paly Sports Boosters Personalized Link:
http://www.tinyprints.com/storefront/palysportsboosters
Questions? Contact Lisa Rimsa
[email protected]
Fiery Arts Glass Workshops at Palo Alto High School
UPDATED!
Sat & Sun. Nov. TBD, Dec. 2-3, Jan. 6-7
9-3 pm at Palo Alto High School's Glass Studio, 50 Embarcadero Rd.
These workshops are open to the public, students and parents. You learn glass blowing technique in t
his hands-on 2 day weekend workshop. Advanced Sign up is required. Class limit is 4. Teens and adults. $425 per person. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto High School Fiery Arts Boosters.
Contact: David Camner, founder of Paly Glass,
[email protected] , for more information & dates
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College & Career Center
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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 program typically includes: tours of local construction sites and industry offices, presentations about the ACE fields from guest speakers and mentors, group design challenges including the CIRT national design project. No prerequisites or special skills required.
For more information, visit
www.acementor.org/sanfran and/or attend the upcoming info session on
Tues., Dec. 5 5:30- 6:30 at FGY Architects (
81 Encina Ave., Palo Alto); RSVP to Valerie Tam at
[email protected]
College Rep Visits for Seniors (and Juniors, if space is available)
Students must have their teacher's permission one day in advance if missing class. Pick up a form in the C&CC, or download it at admit-class-form-college-and-career-center . Bring the signed form the day of the visit to ensure the absence from class is cleared and marked as an activity rather than a truancy. College visits scheduled for the next two weeks are listed below. For a full list of all visits through Spring, login to Naviance using your user ID and password; click on the "Colleges" tab then click "view all upcoming college visits" within the "my colleges" section. Or, you can check the calendar on www.paly.net/college.
Due to increased student attendance and limited space in the College Center, we are no longer able to permit parents to attend college representative visits, please click to read more information about this policy.
ON-CAMPUS VISITS
Week of December 4th
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Savannah College of Art and Design-
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12/5/17 |
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For more information and to RSVP (if required), login to Naviance and click the 'information' hyperlink.
SCHOLARSHIP EXPIRATION DATES
Paly deadlines may be 2-4 weeks prior to public scholarship deadlines to allow for Paly TA and Guidance lead times. To learn about scholarships listed below and others login to Naviance
using your user ID and password or login as a Guest with no password. Click the "Colleges" tab, scroll to the "scholarships and money" section, then click on the "scholarship list" link.
Scholarships expiring through December 1
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Lead Roster B2B Sales and Marketing Scholarship
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12/1/17 NEW |
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12/1/17 NEW |
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NSCDA-CA Congressional Essay Contest
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12/1/17 NEW
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StudentScholarships.org
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12/1/17 NEW
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PTAC & PAUSD
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Superintendent's Weekly Message from Friday Nov 9 NEW!
We will re-post
Karen Hendricks'
Weekly communications her each week, in case you missed it on her previous Infinite Campus email to you.
"This week began with a magnificent Gunn High School Fall Choir Concert on Sunday evening. Under the direction of Bill Libertore, approximately 150 students sang to.....
CAC Holiday Tea & Welcome Reception (Free)
Fri Dec. 15, 8:30 - 10 AM, Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto
Parenting a child with special needs has unique challenges, so taking good care of yourself is important. Join us for a healthy and tasty breakfast buffet, wellness-related raffle prizes and a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Lana Conaway. She will speak about equity, access, wellness and safety for all students, especially those receiving Special Education services. Ms. Conaway is one of PAUSD's new leaders and oversees Special Education, Counseling, Health and Wellness in her role as Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Initiatives and Operations. Childcare will not be provided, but children are welcome. Spanish language translation will be available. Hosted by the Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee for Special Education and the Palo Alto Council of PTAs. For questions contact
[email protected]
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MUSIKIWEST CONCERT NEW
Thu, Nov 30, 7:30PM Mitchell Park Library Palo
Under 18 FREE / Seniors $10 / Others $15. Program: J.S. Bach. Art of the Fugue I-IV for string quartet Dave Brubeck. Chaconne for string quartet Oswaldo Golijov. Mariel for cello and marimba Andy Akiho. Deciduous for violin and steelpan Michael Torke. Mojave for string quartet and marimba Artists: Kristin Lee, Violin Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, Violin Dimitri Murrath, Viola Michelle Djokic, Cello Ian Rosenbaum, Percussion
www.musikiwest.org For more info:
[email protected]
El Camino Youth Symphony New Member Auditions NEW
Calling all French horn, saxophone, bassoon, cello, and percussion players: The El Camino Youth Symphony is inviting young, motivated musicians with at least one year of private lessons to audition for our preparatory orchestras. ECYS offers after-school music programs for all levels of ability, from our Chamber Players Orchestra, for students just beginning their musical journey, to the Senior Symphony, where players challenge themselves with professional-level repertoire. Auditions will be held in December and early January. The program runs through the spring, and groups meet weekly for rehearsal at Terman Middle School. Contact
[email protected] to learn about setting up an audition. Visit
http://www.ecys.org for more information.
Family Movie Afternoon NEW
Sat, Dec 9, 4-6PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Join us for a family movie afternoon the 2
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Saturday of each month. Please see website to register and for movie title.
Menlowe Ballet Presents:
It's a Wonderful Nutcracker!
Fri-Sun, Dec. 8-10 & 15-17, 2pm and 7pm at Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center
Blended with the storyline of the classic 1940's film "It's a Wonderful Life", Menlowe Ballet's production, "It's a Wonderful Nutcracker," also boasts all the magical trimmings of a traditional Nutcracker. Experience surprising twists on both stories and a heartfelt message that giving and receiving presents is just part of what makes the holidays wonderful. This year we've expanded the storyline, illustrating the power of connection and generosity to overcome greed and divisiveness. Congratulations to PALY's own Sophie Dorosin, Isabel Harding, and Catey Vera, who join our professionals in this production. See a video preview and order tickets at
www.menloweballet.org
Dancers Repertory Theatre presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Woodside Performing Arts Center, 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside
This is a delightful dance-theatre event that will enchant audiences of all ages! Based on the Clement C. Moore poem, the show includes Santa and his magical sleigh, prancing reindeer, dancing mice, twirling toys and a cast of over 80 children and adults, including three PAUSD students. Tickets are $22 per person. Information on show time and dates can be found at twasthenight.org.
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra (PACO) Fall Concerts
Sun, Nov 19, 3PM, Palo Alto Arts Center
Join us for PACO's 52nd season opening concert on Nov. 4 followed by two more concerts this fall. From classical favorites to blues, orchestral and chamber, you'll be impressed with the wide-ranging repertoire performed by talented young musicians. All concerts are admission FREE and for the entire family to enjoy. For more information about PACO, please visit
www.pacomusic.org
or email
[email protected]
Come watch 'Twas the Night Before Christmas! NEW
Sun Dec 3 & 10, 1PM & 4PM; Sat Dec 9, 3PM, Woodside Performing Arts Center
Dancers Repertory Theatre presents 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, a delightful dance-theatre event that will enchant audiences of all ages. Based on the Clement C. Moore poem, the show includes Santa and his magical sleigh, prancing reindeer, dancing mice, twirling toys and a cast of over 80 children and adults. For Tickets and more information please visit our website:
http://www.twasthenight.org
or visit our Facebook page at Dancers Repertory Theatre.
Know a Child Who Loves to Sing? Cantabile Youth Singers Invites You to Come Sing With Us! NEW
Registration and auditions for grades K-9 happening now. Registration for our Winter/Spring 2018 semester opens Nov 15, 2017
Cantabile is a community-based children's chorus serving the greater Silicon Valley area, striving to bring the highest quality musical education in a choral setting to young singers from ages 4 years to 18. With our carefully planned and innovative curriculum, we build a foundation in choral musicianship, music literacy, and appreciation, while also fostering a caring and supportive family-atmosphere for friendships to grow for our singers. We offer a number of after-school rehearsal options, each featuring a wide range of musical activities, including singing, movement, improvisation, instrumental activities, and musicianship. Singers in grades 3-9 should call today to arrange an audition, while singers in grades K-2 may register for a class beginning November 15. Come sing with us, as we embark upon our exciting 2018 spring semester!
DIY Holiday Crafts NEW
Tue, Dec 5, 4-6PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
Join us for DIY crafts that you can give to friends and family just in time for the holidays. Bring your creativity and we'll provide all the supplies. Keep all your creations. Grades 6-12.
Special End of Year Teen Writing Club Meeting @ RI NEW
Thurs, Dec 21, 4:00 -5:30PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.
Open to new and existing members! Join us for a special end of year writing club project where we will be making creative keepsakes based on writing prompts and activities. Registration Required. Grades 6-12 only.
Teen Friday Movie @ RI NEW
Fri, Dec 22, 4:00 -6:00PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.
Celebrate the start of winter break with a double screen showing at the library! Audience will vote on the movie the day of the event. Registration Required. Grades 6-12 only.
Foreign Exchange Programs for Palo Alto Students NEW
Is your student interested in studying abroad? Is your family interested in hosting a foreign exchange student? AFS is the largest student exchange organization in the US, with about 1,000 US high school students currently studying abroad, and 2,200 foreign exchange students studying in the US this year (31 in the Bay Area). Currently AFS has 1 student at Paly, and typically hosts 1 or 2 students at Gunn . Learn more at
www.afsusa.org or contact Jon Klein (
[email protected]).
Play Palooza - The Children's Theatre Ten Minute Playwriting Contest
Submission Deadline: Fri, Dec 22 @ 12AM
The Children's Theatre is pleased announce the 2017-18
Play Palooza Ten Minute Playwriting contest
. Play Palooza gives young writers an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents. Students can submit original work in three categories: Elementary School (3rd-5th grade), Middle School (6th-8th grade), and High School (9th-12th grade). Winning plays receive a staged reading at the Children's Theatre, and winning playwrights receive prizes donated by the Friends of the Palo Alto Children's Theatre. Submissions can be submitted electronically to
[email protected]
Shop for school holiday camps on ActivityHero to raise money for Palo Alto PTA
A reminder that PAUSD is off for Veterans Day and the full week of Thanksgiving this year. Our winter break is Dec 22 - Jan 7. High schools also have Jan 8 off. You can find holiday camps on ActivityHero and when you book online with this link, the PTA earns a % of your purchase.
https://www.activityhero.com/go/paloaltopta
Whole Foods (downtown Palo Alto) Nickels for Non-Profits
Oct 15 to Jan 15th
Each time you shop at the Whole Foods Market downtown PA between Oct 15 to Jan 15 and bring in your own bags, Whole Foods will donate 5 cents per bag to our Palo Alto PTA Council. The PTAC will be able to use these funds for more programs and events for our PAUSD students, staff, and parents!
Stanford University Research Study (Girls, 8-12)
Researchers at Stanford University are looking for girls ages 8-12 with learning and/or behavior challenges to participate in a study exploring brain development in relation to behavior, cognition, and mood in girls. Participation involves a comprehensive cognitive and behavioral evaluation and MRI/NIRS scan (safe, non-invasive, no x-rays/radiation). Results of the evaluation are available to all participants and there is a $100 honorarium for participation. For more information contact
[email protected]
or 650-724-2951.
Teen Maker Tuesday: LED Holiday Cards
Tues, Nov 21, 4:30-5:30PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
We will create holiday cards incorporating LED lights. We will supply everything! Registration Required. Grades 6-12 only.
Change to Date of February JLS CONNECTIONS Meeting
Attention 5th grade parents who attended the JLS- PiE Rising Information Meeting on October 19th. At that meeting, we informed you about our CONNECTIONS informational night. There has been a date change. The CONNECTIONS parent night will be held on Monday, February 5th at 7 PM in the cafétorium.
Quizzitch Trivia Night
Thu Nov 30, 7:00-8:30PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.
Think you know Harry Potter? Don't miss trivia night featuring questions from your favorite books and movies. Bring a team or join one when you get here! Registration Required. Adults and Teens-Grades 9 and up.
ANNUAL ROTARY HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH CONTEST!
Wed, Jan 24, 7 PM, Palo Alto City Counsel Chambers
Opportunity to repurpose one of your college essays! Prizes total $1550. 2017-18 Speech topic theme: "Rotary Making a Difference". Each speech must be between 4-5 minutes, original student work, and incorporate the theme and one of the Rotary mantras: Is it the truth?, Is it fair to all concerned?, Will it build goodwill and better friendships?, Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Questions and Registration: [email protected]
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About the Paly Link
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