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Calendar
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Oct 9 |
School Site Council - 3:45-5:30 pm in Room 803 |
| Monday |
Oct 9 |
Palo Alto College Fair, 6:30pm, Peery Athletic Gym |
| Tuesday |
Oct 10 |
Media Arts Boosters Meeting, 7-8pm, MAC, Room 105 |
| Wednesday |
Oct 11 |
PSAT administration (11th grade), "Flex" day for 9th, 10th, and 12th graders. See below for more details
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Wednesday
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Oct 11
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Yearbook parent baby ad workshop session, MAC 101, 12:30 - 5:30pm UPDATED
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| Friday |
Oct 13 |
Deadline for yearbook senior portraits and parent baby ads
in MAC 101
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| Friday |
Oct 13 |
End of First Quarter
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| Friday |
Oct 13 |
Last day to drop a class!
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| Friday |
Oct 13 |
Class of 2020 (Sophomores) Parent Network Meeting at 8:15-9:30am in Haymarket |
| Tuesday |
Oct 17 |
Innovative Schedule Committee Meeting - see paly.net/ISC for details.
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| Tuesday |
Oct 17 |
6th Annual Dig Pink Volleyball Fundraiser at Paly new gym.
5:30pm JV game, 6:45pm Varsity game. Free Admission NEW
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| Saturday |
Oct 21 |
Save the Date! Peery Family Center Grand Opening and Community Celebration 2:00-4:00pm - Stay tuned for details
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| Sunday |
Oct 22 |
Fall Choir Concert |
| Sat - Sat |
Oct 21 - 28 |
Spirit Week
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| Saturday |
Oct 28 |
Homecoming Dance
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| Monday |
Oct 30 |
Unity Day |
| Fri - Sun |
Nov 3 - 5 |
Heaven Can Wait |
| Sun |
Nov 5 |
Daylight Savings Time Ends |
| Wednesday |
Nov 8 |
Palo Alto Parent Ed Series: Devorah Heitner, PhD (Raising Digital Natives) in PAC, 7pm. Tickets available here |
| Friday |
Nov 10 |
Veterans Day No School - Stanford Parking |
| Saturday |
Nov 11 |
Paly Sports Boosters "Green & White Forever" Auction, 7pm
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Paly Giving
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PiE Rally Days - Challenge Grant NEW
Generous PiE supporters have offered a brand new Challenge Grant to PiE. Please donate or make a pledge by
October 16
at
http://papie.org/donate/
, and we can give an additional $235,000 to PAUSD students.
Every gift counts. Gifts and pledges made by
October 16 will be matched by a $235,000 Rally Days Challenge Grant. This is the final Challenge Grant for the year.
So please join PiE in supporting our children. If you have already given or pledged, thank you so much. If not, now is a great time to make your impact.
100% Paly Participation!
Please become a member of the Paly PTSA! NEW
One of the hallmarks of Palo Alto High School is the strength of its community and the vibrant connection between staff, students and parents. The high level of membership participation in Paly PTSA demonstrates one important measure of this strength.
Your membership does the following:
- Supports the programs and projects of the Paly PTSA
- Strengthens the PTSA voice of advocacy at the policy level
- Makes you a part of a national effort to improve the education, health and welfare of our children, youth and families
We encourage all parents, teachers, and students to join PTSA to benefit the Paly community and children across the nation.
Dues are ONLY $10 per person. All you have to do is click on the link below, pay your $10 membership fee and become a member.
Every member makes a difference!
Palo Alto High School
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Paly PTSA
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Class of 2020 (Sophomores) Parent Network Meeting
Friday, Oct 13, 8:15-9:30am, Haymarket
Meri Gyves (Paly Work Experience teacher/coordinator) will join us to talk about what high school students need to know before applying for jobs/internships (the approach, process, how to apply, work permits and related topics). Arrive between 8:15-8:30am for informal socializing, and meeting will start promptly at 8:30am.
Questions? Contact Patricia Stayte (
[email protected]), Nerissa Wong-Van Haren (
[email protected]), Aviva Saitz (
[email protected])
or Liz Jones ([email protected]).
Palo Alto Parent Education Series: Devorah Heitner, PhD (Raising Digital Natives) UPDATED
Empathy is the App: Raising Thoughtful Kids in the Digital Age
Wed, November 8, 7:00-8:30pm, Performing Arts Center, Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto Parent Education Parents Series kicks off with nationally acclaimed author of "
Screenwise
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Raising a Digital Native
," Dr. Devorah Heitner. Parents worry their teens are addicted, detached or distracted because of digital devices. According to Heitner, our concern should go far beyond what kids are doing today. Tech-savvy Digital Natives need mentorship to thrive, develop social skills and succeed in a future where they will likely find a job, meet their spouse and build their reputations. Parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome! Spanish/Mandarin interpretation available. Free admission.
Register now: Reserve tickets here!
Palo Alto Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the
Palo Alto High School PTSA and the Gunn High School PTSA
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Paly Items
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PSAT Day, October 11, 2017 NEW
There will be a modified schedule on Wednesday 10/11 for the administration of the PSAT for the 11th grade students.
- 11th grade: PSAT from 8:15am to approximately 12pm
- 9, 10, 12th grade: Flex-time model from 8:15am to 12pm. Students who choose to go to school will be able to meet with teachers not working at the PSAT. They can use that time to study, make up a test, catch up with homework.
- 12th grade: at 9am and 10:30am, there will be several workshops on college application and college essays
Paly Homecoming Dance 2017- Adult Volunteer Chaperones Needed
NEW
Saturday, October 28th 7-10pm
Please consider helping chaperone the 2017 Paly Homecoming Dance, the first dance of the school year and first dance in the new gym! We need adult volunteer chaperones to ensure a safe and fun Homecoming Dance. Several shifts available. Sign up Link
Here.
Concert with Orchestra and Jazz Bands NEW
Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m, Paly PAC
Come to the first concert of the Paly Orchestra and Jazz Bands this Thursday, October 12th at 7pm in the Paly PAC.
Hear the music of Handel, Brahms, Count Basie, Jobim and much more!
Boys Volleyball Interest Meeting NEW
Boys Volleyball will be a new sport at Paly in the Spring 2018 season. There will be an interest meeting held on Friday October 13th after school in Room 2030 in the Peery Center (small gym).
6th Annual Dig Pink Volleyball Fundraiser NEW
Tuesday, October 17th, 2017. Free admission. Paly new gym. 5:30pm JV game, 6:45pm Varsity game
Please come out and cheer
on our volleyball teams as we raise money for a good cause!
We will be playing in the 6th annual "Dig Pink" match with Los Altos High School at our new gym at PALY. Through the Side Out Foundation, the teams will be raising funds for Breast Cancer awareness and research for a cure. If you would like to donate to the Side Out Foundation, you can use this link https://giving.side-out.org/ca mpaigns/13098 to donate online or send us a check made out to Side Out Foundation with "Palo Alto High School" in the memo section
Third Annual Paly Golf Team Fall Pancake Breakfast
NEW
Saturday, October 21st, 9-11am, Palo Alto High School Student Center
Please join the Palo Alto High School Boys & Girls Golf Teams for the third annual Fall Pancake Breakfast. Coach Knight and the Paly Golf Team dads are going to flip delicious pancakes which members of the Paly Golf Team will serve to you along with other scrumptious breakfast foods and beverages. Grab your friends and family and come support your golf teams! Buy tickets from golf team members, Coach Knight or email Team Mom
Pam Wagner .
Tickets $10 per person.
Order your Holiday Pies! NEW
Friday. Oct 20th (order deadline), Tues, Nov 7th is pie pick-up at Paly 3:30-5:45pm
Enjoy delicious farm fresh pies while supporting your Cheer and Dance teams! Apple, Two Berry, and Pumpkin Pies are available. They are flash-frozen from Gidzich Farms in Watsonville and are simply scrumptious! Get all the details at:
http://www.palycheer.net/holiday-pies.html
Tea and snacks donations for the Wellness Center
Our students are very happy when there are tea and snacks available in the Wellness Center! We seek your help in providing decaffeinated tea bags, cocoa, healthy nut free foods, fresh fruit and vegetable trays to support all these activities. If you are interested in donating these items, please drop them off in the Wellness Center, located in the Tower Building, anytime during the school day. Questions, please contact Angelina Michael,
[email protected]
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Media Arts Boosters Meeting
Tuesday, October 10, 7-8 PM, in the Media Arts Center (MAC) Building,
Room 105
Please join us at the Media Arts Boosters Meeting where you can meet
parents and get to know the teachers who run the media arts
programs. We will have student reps from Madrono, Campanile, and
the Video Production groups presenting about what they learn, do and
produce. We will also discuss the Norcal Media Day here at Paly on
October 7th and Camp Mac, the summer journalism camp run by Paly
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Attention Senior Parents: Yearbook baby ad parent workshops
A reminder for senior parents: the Paly Madrono yearbook staff will be holding workshops for parents planning to submit a senior baby ad in this year's book. Those sessions will be held on Wednesday October 4 and Wednesday October 11 in the MAC, from 12:30 until approximately 5:30. Bring your photos, your message, and a check or cash. Most parents spend between 10 and 20 minutes working with a yearbook staff member and designing the ad, but you are welcome to take as much or as little time as you feel is necessary. You can print the form ahead of time (and find more information) at palymadrono.com. Please contact adviser Brian Wilson at
[email protected] if you have questions.
Spirit Week begins on Saturday, October 21st
One of the best weeks of the year! Encourage your child to help build the floats. Adults are needed to help supervise the site, bring snacks and food. Years from now, you and your teen will remember the chicken wire, tissue paper, lively music playing in the auto shop and the incredible floats that the students create
in one week
. Join in the fun! We want you there. Sign up today at the links below. Questions: contact Dawn Billman,
[email protected]
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The Grand Opening of the new Peery Family Center
Oct. 21st at 2 pm
The Grand Opening of the Peery Family Center is taking place on Saturday, October 21st at 2 pm. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Bena. Details can be found at
http://evite.me/5QtbaDE2cg. Any questions please contact Mary Ellen Bena,
[email protected]. This is an exciting time for Paly.
There will be ribbon cutting and guided tours will be taking place. Cake and beverages will also be served.
We need volunteers to help with the cake and beverages. This will be a wonderful celebration of Paly's magnificent new facility. Please sign up using this
link
if you are already a member, or this link if you aren't a member of uptous.
Login: use your e-mail address
New to UpToUs? You set your password.
Already an UpToUs member? Sign in using your existing password, if you forgot, select
forgot password to reset.
Once you are in the system, click on the events or sign-ups you would like to help out with and start typing in your name until your name appears or use the pull down and you are signed up! You will get an e-mail reminder the day before the event.
Forgotten what you have signed up for? Go to
www.uptous.com and login to look it up!
Questions about volunteering or signing up to help, please e-mail Beth Martin at
[email protected]
Paly Sports Boosters "Green & White Forever" Auction
November 11, 2017, 7-10 PM
Save the date! The annual Paly Sports Boosters Auction is moving to the fall! Block your calendar and plan to attend this super fun evening with parents & staff and bid on great items including never before offered opportunities to get your game on! You don't want to miss this PALY SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR and the opportunity to support Paly Athletics. Questions? [email protected] or stay up-to-date on all things VIKING at https://www.facebook.com/PAHSSportsBoosters/
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College & Career Center
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Palo Alto College Fair
Monday, October 9, 2017, 6:30 to 8:30pm
Peery Athletic Center (Gym)
Meet 125 representatives from private California colleges and universities as well as out-of-state public and private institutions. This is a great opportunity for seniors, juniors and parents to meet college representatives, receive general information and answers to specific college questions.
At 7:30pm in room 2030 (downstairs, in the small gym building), a Financial Aid Workshop will be held presented by Carl Gottbrecht of Stanford University.
Financial Aid Presentation NEW
Tuesday, Oct 17, 7 pm MAC Atrium (for parents and students)
The College and Career Center will host a Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, October 17, 2017 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Karen Cooper, Director of Financial Aid office at Stanford University will be our guest speaker. If you want to familiarize yourself with basic financial aid terminology (e.g. FAFSA, EFC, CalGrant) and the application process before the presentation, take a look at:
http://www.paly.net/college/financial_aid
Cash for College Workshops NEW
The State sponsors California Cash for College workshops in January and February where you'll not only get help completing your FAFSA and other forms, but students can also enter a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. One scholarship is offered at each workshop held across the state!
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 October 9
| University of Washington |
10/9/17 |
8:15 AM |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa |
10/9/17 |
9:15 AM |
| University of Utah |
10/9/17 |
10:15 AM |
| University of Florida |
10/9/17 |
11:15 AM |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology |
10/9/17 |
12:45 PM |
| Mount Holyoke College |
10/9/17 |
1:45 PM |
| St. Lawrence University |
10/9/17 |
2:30 PM |
| Queen's University |
10/10/17 |
8:15 AM |
| Trinity College |
10/10/17 |
9:00 AM |
| Nova Southeastern University |
10/10/17 |
10:00 AM |
| Sciences Po - Columbia University Dual BA Program |
10/10/17 |
10:45 AM |
| University of California, Santa Barbara |
10/10/17 |
12:20 PM |
| University of Puget Sound |
10/10/17 |
1:05 PM |
| James Madison University |
10/10/17 |
2:00 PM |
| University of Chicago |
10/12/17 |
8:15 AM |
| DePauw University |
10/12/17 |
9:00 AM |
| Relativity School |
10/12/17 |
10:00 AM |
| Westmont College |
10/12/17 |
1:05 PM |
| Juniata College |
10/13/17 |
10:45 AM |
| Georgetown University |
10/13/17 |
12:20 PM |
| Lesley University |
10/13/17 |
2:00 PM |
| University of Toronto Undergraduate Only |
10/13/17 |
2:45 PM |
For more information and to RSVP (if required), login to Naviance and click the 'information' hyperlink.
OFF-CAMPUS Visits
(Details - Naviance/colleges/upcoming visits click "information")
Through November 1
| Duke University |
10/8/17 |
1:00 PM |
Palo Alto |
| Duke University |
10/11/17 |
7:00 PM |
San Jose |
| Cal State University, East Bay |
10/14/17 |
8:00 PM |
Hayward |
| Sacramento State |
10/14/17 |
1:00 PM |
Sacramento |
| California State University, Chico |
10/21/17 |
9:00 AM |
Chico |
| 2017 SF Performing and Visual Arts College Fair |
11/1/2017 |
7:00 PM |
San Francisco |
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 October 12
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
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Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship
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Expires 10/12 |
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PTAC and PAUSD
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Unity Day 2017 - When We Stand Together, No One Stands Alone NEW
Monday, October 30th, Paly only (other PAUSD schools on 10/25)
Palo Alto's 5th Annual Unity Day! WEAR ORANGE to show your support!
PAUSD will celebrate Unity Day 2017 to show that our community is united against bullying, and promotes kindness towards all students. Each school will participate in its own way, so find out what your school is doing. Also, join in sending a message that we are united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion by wearing Orange.
Movie & Discussion for Families. The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
Tue, Oct 17, 6:30 - 8 PM, Palo Alto High School, Haymarket Theater, 50 Embarcadero Road
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month (https://dyslexiaida.org/). Join us for this new eye-opening movie: a dyslexic high schooler pursues admission to a leading college - a challenge for a child who didn't learn to read until 4th grade. Additional accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts, and iconic leaders at the top of their fields help us to understand that dyslexia, a persistent problem with reading, can be both a gift and an obstacle. Discussion and Q&A following the film. Students and teachers are welcome to attend. Co-sponsored by Palo Alto CAC and PTAC. For questions contact
[email protected]
"The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation"
Tue Oct 17, 6.30 - 8.30PM, PAUSD Boardroom, 25 Churchill Av., Palo Alto
Join us for the screening of "The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation" Kim Kruckel, Executive Director of the Child Care Law Center based in San Francisco, and a leader in early childhood education will moderate the discussion and questions following the film. You can watch the 11min trailer at
http://www.raisingofamerica.org/watch
Light refreshments will be served at 6.30 and the program begins at 7PM.
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Foreign Exchange Programs for Paly 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 .
Study abroad is a great way for your student to learn a culture, language, and to mature. Hosting a student builds bonds that can last a lifetime.
Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration NEW
Sun, Oct 29, 12-5PM, Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd, Embarcadero Room
Come celebrate Diwali at the Palo Alto City Library! We'll have music, dancing, henna, crafts and lots more for the whole family to enjoy! Join us at the Rinconada Library on Sunday, October 29 as we celebrate the cultures of our community. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere. This free event starts at 12PM and features a variety of performances and activities that reflect the celebration!
City of Palo Alto Costume Swap
NEW
Sun, Oct 8, 1 - 3 PM, Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Are you ready for Halloween? Attend the Halloween Scare/Share Faire to share goods, ideas, ghost stories, and a costume swap. Bring your gently used Halloween costumes, decorations, goodie bags and other holiday items to trade with your neighbors.
Project Cornerstone - for parents and caregivers! NEW
The Palo Alto Unified School District is offering a free series of parent meetings open to all parents and caregivers. Join
Project Cornerstone's engaging workshop - Take It Personally, starting Monday, October 30
from 8:05 to 9:35 AM at Hoover Elementary School. You do not need to be a parent from Hoover, just an adult who cares about all kids.
City of Palo Alto International Games Day NEW
Thu, Nov 2, 4-6 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Teen Center & El Palo Alto Room
Play or compete with others on console game systems, Ping-Pong tables, air hockey, pool, card games, board games, mini golf and more! Grades 6-12.
Romance of Risk: Helping Teens Stay Safe (Middle/High School) NEW
Tue, Oct 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave, Palo Alto
Participants discuss roadblocks to communicating with teens on critical topics such as smoking, drinking, sexual behavior, and drug use. Learn effective strategies for how to listen and support teens to make responsible decisions regarding risky behaviors. With Susan Stone, BSE. Fee: $45
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/romance-of-risk-helping-teens-stay-safe-middlehigh-school-registration-35887069190
Connected or Disconnected: Technology and Your Family (Middle/High School) NEW
Thur, Oct 26, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave, Palo Alto
Join us for a compelling conversation about families and screen time. Explore the advantages and drawbacks for our digital natives, recognize the top signs of screen addiction, and discuss as a family the realities and challenges of your own digital use. With Havi Hall Fee: $45
Empathy is the App: Raising Thoughtful Kids in the Digital Age NEW
Wed, Nov 8, 7 - 8:30 PM, Performing Arts Center, Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto Parent Education Parents Series kicks off with nationally acclaimed author of "
Screenwise
" and TED Talk "Raising a Digital Native," Dr. Devorah Heitner. Parents worry their teens are addicted, detached or distracted because of digital devices. Tech-savvy Digital Natives need mentorship to thrive, develop social skills and succeed in a future where they will likely find a job, meet their spouse and build their reputations. Parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome! Spanish/Mandarin interpretation available. Free admission. Tickets available beginning October 8 (via Eventbrite). Palo Alto Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the Palo Alto High School PTSA and the Gunn High School PTSA
Do You Know a Child Who Loves to Sing? Auditions Open Now for the 2017-18 Season of Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley
Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley serves the youth of Silicon Valley with 23 years of choral music instruction and performance excellence. Auditions are now open for our 2017-2018 Season.
Cantabile singers which also includes PAUSD students, ages 4-18, enjoy weekly rehearsals, seasonal concerts, participation in the annual Cantabile Festival for Young Voices and domestic and international tours. Cantabile Youth Singers offers a Training Division based on skill level and age: three levels of Preparatory Classes for students ages 4-9 and a fun and high-energy Intermediate Choir for students ages 9-12. Our Performance Division has four senior choirs: Ensemble , for young people ages 12-15 and Vocalise, Cantabile's most advanced group for youth aged 14-18. Cantabile has a Young Men's Division that supports boys' voice change (Bravi and Vocal Training Group) and an A Cappella girls' ensemble, Aria.Training Division Demo classes are held in August and January and auditions are held by appointment throughout each semester.
Special Education Administration Panel
Wed. Oct 18, 7-9 PM, Santa Rita Elementary, 200 Los Altos Ave, Los Altos
Staff from the Special Education Departments from Los Altos SD (Jennifer Keicher, Director), Mountain View Whisman SD (Gary Johnson, Director), Mountain View Los Altos High SD (Kara Oettinger, Program Specialist) and Palo Alto Unified SD (Jennifer Baker, School Psychologist) will participate in a moderated panel discussion about issues in special education and respond to questions. A great way for new families to learn more! If you have questions now to start the evening, please submit them to
[email protected]
Let's Talk, hosted by SELPA 1 CAC
Mon. Oct 9, 7 PM-9PM, 190 Arbuelo Way, Los Altos
Let's Talk Support Group is a chance to ask questions and share ideas, resources, and support with other parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health challenges, etc. All are welcome, participants must respect confidentiality.
Parent Chat, hosted by SELPA 1 CAC
Tue. Oct 10, 7PM-8:30PM, Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos
Are you concerned about the emotional well-being of your child? Come to Parent Chat, peer to peer support for parents of teens. Hosted by the Mental Health Subcommittee of SELPA 1 CAC.
Whole Foods (downtown Palo Alto) Nickels for Non-Profits
Sept 28th to Jan 15th
Each time you shop at the Whole Foods Market downtown PA between Sept 28 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!
Free Math Festival for Girls
Sat, Oct 21, 10AM - 12PM; 555 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hands-on, collaborative activities that inspire a love for math, for girls grades 4 through 9. Please plan to stay for the entire duration of the festival, to participate in a sequence of scheduled activities rather than a drop in format. For more information, visit:
http://www.proofschool. org/community/#love-math
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Palo Alto Library -- Day of the Dead Altar
Sun, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 5 Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto CA 94306
Submit a photo of a loved one whom has passed on to honor them at the entrance of the library's altar. Display created by Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB).
Volunteers Needed for Adopt-a-School and Adopt-a-Teacher Programs at the Ravenswood School District!
Be a part of the exciting new things happening in Ravenswood! The Ravenswood Education Foundation (REF) is kicking off its annual Adopt-a-Teacher program for the Ravenswood City School District! The program offers the opportunity for individuals or small groups to help teachers in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park purchase much-needed supplies. REF is also launching a teacher appreciation program with an opportunity for volunteers to provide two meals honoring faculty and staff at a school. If interested, please contact Jazmin Sosa at
[email protected]
or visit REF's website to learn more about other volunteering opportunities at
www.ravenswoodef.org
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Palo Alto Library Teen Read Week
Month of October, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Teen Zone
Share your favorite YA book, and get some reading suggestions from teens for Teen Read Week! Check out the whiteboard in the Teen Zone and let us know your favorite YA books. Grades 6-12.
Palo Alto Library Candy Sushi & Teen Anime
Tue, Oct 10, 4:30-6:30PM, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Midtown Room
Bring your creativity as we make candy sushi. Yummy! All candy provided. We will also be watching a Studio Ghibli film. Bring a friend after school. Registration Required. Grades 6-12.
Matemagos Math Tutoring in Spanish: Help Kinder & 1st Graders with Math, Gain Valuable Experience Volunteering.
Mandatory Tutor Orientation October 12, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Escondido Elementary, Room 1
1st Tutoring Session October 19 - November 30, Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15pm, at Escondido Elementary, Palo Alto
Matemagos provides a great opportunity to work with Kinder and First Grade Spanish Immersion students in math through fun and engaging games. Tutors gain valuable experience through service while using their Spanish language skills, building a relationship with the students, and giving back to the community. Contact
[email protected]
for details
How to foster the Essential Skills Adolescents Need to Thrive in College and Life
Sun, Oct 29. 10AM-4PM. Stanford University, Lathrop Library, Room 299.
This workshop focuses on the key emotional skills that parents must foster in middle-school and high-school students to prepare them for the challenges they will face when they leave home. Enrollment limited to 25 parents. Fee: $245. Taught by child & adolescent psychiatrists Bina Patel, MD and Sujata Patel, MD, from Stanford University's Counseling & Psychological Services.
Love to Sing? Ragazzi Boys Chorus Auditions Now
By appointment through September; 178 Clinton St, Redwood City
Ragazzi Boys Chorus, a CBS news 'best choir of the Peninsula', will teach your boy to sing! Schedule your 7-10 year old boy for a fun group audition. He'll learn a song and have a blast; no prior experience or preparation needed to try out. Boys start slow, then grow. Ragazzi's opportunities include singing the National Anthem at a San Francisco Giants game, Opera roles, collaborations with Stanford's choruses and the San Francisco Symphony-and even world-wide touring. Appointments and more info:
ragazzi.org/join-us/
Watch:
www.youtube.com/user/RagazziBoys?feature=watch
Ragazzi Boys Chorus' Music and Movement class open
Register Now; Mondays, Sept. 18 - Dec. 4, 178 Clinton St, Redwood City
Ragazzi Boys Chorus' engaging class for active young boys is now open. It's a great option for boys not quite old enough for Ragazzi's main program. This class is tailored for boys ages 5-7 with little or no previous musical experience. A child-developmental approach fosters boys' creativity and curiosity. Students explore rhythm games, channel their energy through music learning and learn concepts they can apply in any musical setting. $264 for 12 weeks; sibling discounts. Contact
[email protected]
, 650-342-8785. Register & more info at
http://ragazzi.org/join-us/music-movement/
MVHacks -- Day-long Hackathon
Sat, Oct. 21, Hacker Dojo, 3350 Thomas Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
This hackathon is a FREE event where students can learn to code, network with like-minded people, and explore new technologies. After a day of learning, coding, and free food, they can present to a panel of judges to win prizes! For more information, go to
https://mv-hacks.com
or e-mail
[email protected]
.
Westly Foundation Prize for Young Innovators Solving Community Challenges
Applications due Oct 15
The Westly Foundation (http://westly.org/) is offering $30,000 prizes to innovators under age 28 with novel solutions to community problems. Applications are due on October 15th for the Westly Prize for Young Innovators of California. The Prize rewards committed and creative changemakers making the world a better place. Innovations must be prototyped, and can be non-profit or for-profit with a strong social purpose. High school students are eligible to win! Learn more at www.westly.org/westly-prize and apply today at
https://app.reviewr.com/s1/site/WestlyPrize17-18
. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Volunteering opportunity for Paly/Gunn students: Be a DreamCatchers tutor!
DreamCatchers is a local non-profit and PAUSD partner that runs an after-school program serving low-income PAUSD middle school students. It is held in the Paly science building, and recruits Stanford undergrads and Paly/Gunn/Castilleja high school students to be tutors and mentors for students. If your student is interested, please have him/her contact Allison Bedford, Assistant Program Director, at
allison@dreamcatchersyouth. org
. The remaining times slot are 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm on Wednesdays. If your student isn't able to volunteer Wednesdays every week, we also welcome periodic "floating tutors" on other days if that works better for him/her.
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