Paly Link
A PTSA Publication
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The Paly Link is published every Sunday, except on school breaks.
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Mon, Aug 13
Tue, Aug 14
- Returning Volunteer Meeting for the C&CC, 8:30am, Social Studies Resource Center (800 building).
- New Volunteer Meeting for the C&CC, 10:00am, Social Studies Resource Center (800 building)
- Class of 2019 (Senior) Parent Network Meeting, 7:00-9:00pm, MAC NEW
Thu, Aug 16
- Bike Mobile, 2:30-6:00pm, outside of Peery Athletic
Thu Aug 23
- Paly’s Centennial Kick-Off BBQ to Celebrate Paly Then & Now NEW
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Call for Paly Site Council
The Paly Site Council is currently seeking candidates for TWO parent representatives. Those elected will serve from September 2018 to June 2020. The Council meets on Monday afternoons, once a month; See the Paly website for details:
http://www.paly.net/site-council
, or feel free to ask questions of our retiring parent reps: Jonake Bose (
f
[email protected]
) or Anjana Joshi (
[email protected]
)
To submit your name for consideration, please write a brief, one paragraph statement which includes your reasons for wanting to serve on Site Council, as well as any other information you feel is relevant. (This is also the text that will appear on the ballot.) Submit your nomination to Carolyn Benfield:
[email protected]
with the subject line "Site Council". The election will be held in August; deadline for your submission is August 15. Parents and guardians of Paly students grades 9-11 are eligible, with the exception of PAUSD employees. (Candidates must have a student at Paly throughout their term of office, so unfortunately, parents of seniors aren't eligible.)
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Class of 2019 (Senior) Parent Network Meeting - College/Post High School Paly Alum Panel for seniors and their parents
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Tuesday, Aug 14, 7:00-9:00 pm, Media Arts Center
Come listen to a panel of recent Paly Alums (who are currently in college) discuss their experience with the college application process and their experience in college. The panel will talk about different types of schools and post-high school options, including UCs, out of state public schools, small liberal arts colleges, international colleges, and gap year. This event is for seniors and their parents. Do encourage your child to attend. For questions, contact Jonake Bose at
[email protected]
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Paly’s Centennial Kick-Off BBQ to Celebrate Paly Then & Now
NEW
Thursday, Aug 23, 5:00-8:00 pm
Everyone is invited to Paly’s Welcome Back Centennial Birthday BBQ Kick-off. Celebrate Paly’s rich history and discover what is happening at Paly this year. Enjoy musical entertainment.
Tickets for a delicious complete BBQ meal (choice of hamburger or vege-burger entree) can be purchased from the Paly webstore in advance ($13)
Buddy Family Program
NEW
Are you and your family new to the school district? PTSA’s Buddy Family Program is for you. We are a group of parent volunteers that can be additional resources to help you and your family ease into the new environment. Please email
[email protected]
with Subject line ‘Buddy Family’, send your name, your child’s name, child’s grade, a day time phone number, and someone will be in touch. Any questions, please
email
[email protected]
. Thank you.
BTS packet thank-you
NEW
A huge thank-you is in order for the successful completion of our Back to School packet stuffing day last week!
All ran smoothly thanks to our amazing organizers:
Lissa Dutton
Dana Fenwick
Nicole Thom
We had a super enthusiastic group of both student and adult volunteers come out to help. Each one worked tirelessly and efficiently to get through the huge task of sorting, stuffing and organizing all that paperwork. In addition, there were a number of individuals who generously responded to our call for last minute help. We are so appreciative. Email
[email protected]
with your info so that we can include you in our end-of-year volunteer thank-you.
**Special thanks to our newest PTSA volunteer Sally-Ann Rudd who signed up for one shift then stayed to help out for all 4! Also, returning volunteer Sonya Hanna who is always there when needed throughout the year!
Looking forward to a great year!
Elizabeth and Melinda
Commuting to Paly
According to California law, anyone under age 18 must wear a bicycle helmet if using the following modes of transportation: bicycle, non-motorized scooter, skateboard, inline/roller skates or as a passenger. Not wearing a helmet can result in a traffic citation
plus
traffic class attendance. PAPD has hired traffic officers this year.
Biking, scootering, skating, walking
: Here is a map of suggested routes to Paly for bikers and pedestrians:
Map of Bike Routes
. This map highlights streets which have less cars and less stop signs. Bryant St. (official bike route) has less cars because parts are blocked off to cars but not bikes (at El Verano Ave., Matadero Creek Bridge, Lowell Ave).
Biking is not recommended on the street or sidewalk of Embarcadero Road
(too unsafe, too many turning cars). Bikers must dismount from bikes if there is a pedestrian in the bike tunnel (PAPD monitors occasionally). U-locks are the recommended bike locks; cable locks are easy to cut. Locking the front wheel and frame to the bike rack is ideal. Bicyclists should lock their bikes. If bikes are stolen, it's often due to lack of locking or leaving them overnight. For after school activities, we recommend moving your bike to where there are people.
Walking:
Pedestrians at the crosswalk (T&C to Paly) on Embarcadero Rd. should be sure the cars have stopped at the traffic light before stepping off the curb into the crosswalk. This is a busy intersection and cars sometimes miss seeing the traffic light or run the red light.
Driving:
Please avoid driving on Bryant St. (official bike route). Cars on Churchill Ave. may not drive straight over the train tracks (towards El Camino) during 7:45-8:30 am on weekdays (left turn only). Do not park in the Southgate neighborhood (houses near Churchill Ave.) for more than 2 hours without a Southgate permit (exclusive to neighborhood).
Parking on campus:
Parking permit must be visible, available for purchase at the ASB Bookkeeper’s Office in the Tower Building (for Seniors & Juniors only; limited supply available). Paly will announce when permit enforcement will begin. Visitors to Paly may pick up a 1-day permit, available in the Main Office, Tower Building.
Free Shuttles:
There are two FREE shuttles which travel on Embarcadero Road. The Embarcadero Shuttle runs approximately every 20 minutes, Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 10:25am and then 3:20pm to 7:15pm. Both shuttles have times during the middle of the day where they are unavailable.
Questions or feedback on commuting issues? Contact Dana Wong and Christine Baker, Paly PTA Transportation Safety Representatives at:
[email protected]
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Bike Mobile
Thursday, August 16, 2:30-6:00 pm, Peery Athletic
FREE
bike tune-ups, repairs, parts . . .
"We can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn-out parts like brake pads, chains, seats, grips and tires. We can usually replace shifters, brake calipers, and brake levers. We don’t stock wheels or crank sets. Occasionally, someone will actually go to a shop to buy the part they need and then we install it for them."
The amount of time spent per bike depends on the number of bikes waiting.
FREE
assessment of proper bike helmet fitting
Brought to you by Safe Routes to School, City of Palo Alto, Office of Transportation
Questions? Contact Dana Wong and Christine Baker, Paly PTA Transportation Safety Representatives at:
[email protected]
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College and Career Center
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Volunteering in the College & Career Center (CCC) 2018-2019 School Year
The College and Career Center is located on the 1
st
floor of the Tower Building. It is staffed by more than 40 parent volunteers who serve students and support our college and career advisors by performing administrative tasks and acting as the C&CC receptionist during a weekly 2 hour shift. Opportunities to work as a substitute or on special projects may also be available. Parents who sign up and work as substitutes and/or who work on special projects, will have priority for open “regular” shifts the following school year. To keep things running smoothly and seamlessly from year to year, we rely on returning volunteers for their experience in helping the CCC run efficiently.
All returning parent volunteers are *required* to come to the Returning Volunteer Meeting on Tuesday Aug. 14 at 8:30am in the Social Studies Resource Center (800 building).
Parents of 10, 11 and 12 graders who would like to become new
volunteers, substitutes, or work on special projects should come to a New Volunteer Training Meeting on Tuesday., Aug. 14 at 10am in the Social Studies Resource Center (800 building).
We currently have 3 open shifts on Tuesdays and the following special project positions:
- Hospitality (1-2 positions): make ~ 225 treat boxes for college admission representatives visiting Paly Sept. – Nov.
- Career Programs Fair Chair: work with Crystal Laguna to plan our Career Programs fair in March; hosts ~ 20 private vocational programs and our local community colleges from the Bay Area. The Career Program Chair will help organize and reach out to private vocational programs that may be interested in participating in our fair and with the publicity for the event.
- Parent Liaison for Career Speakers Series: meet with Career Speakers student committee (dates TBD) and help organize two week Speaker Series that is help in the spring, late Feb/early March; coordinate work with staff leads Beth Martin and Karla Larson
Available shifts will be assigned on a lottery basis with priority given to 12 grade, 11 grade, and 10 grade parents. Attendance at the training is required in order to be eligible to volunteer in C &CC.
New/resuming shifts begin the week of August 14. For more information, contact C&CC Volunteer Coordinators Dara Knoblock
[email protected]
or Parissa Mohamadi
[email protected].
The C&CC holds an open house after each parent night in the Fall so there are other opportunities to get to know more about C&CC. There is also a wealth of information in Naviance and on
www.paly.net/college
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Community Contributions to PiE Make a Difference
Support Our Students and Teachers - Pledge to PiE Today
The 2018-2019 PiE fundraising campaign is underway. Pledge your contribution early and check it off your list! Our kids depend on the support of the whole community. Many essential programs and critical staff positions depend on funding from PiE. From our classroom aides, to teachers for STEAM-focused electives, music and art, to caring counselors and mentors, PiE-funded staff impact on our kids every day. Between now and September 4, you can double your impact via the $500,000 Back-To-School Challenge Grant which matches every dollar donated to PiE. Please donate today!
http://papie.org/donate/
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Venture
Sun, Aug 12, 2PM, Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto CA 94301
Venture, a new musical by Paly's own Michael Najar will be presented at one performance as part of TheatreWorks New Works/Next Generation. Come see Paly Theatre students perform selections from last spring's Silicon Valley themed musical. Ticket information at:
Palo Alto Chinese School is Accepting New Enrollment NOW for 2018
2019 school year starts on 8/17/2018. Palo Alto Chinese School has been serving the community in Chinese language instructions for 55 years, and is accepting new enrollment. Class meets every Friday 7-9 PM at JLS Middle School. There are two tracks. The Mandarin track is offered from Preschool to Grade 12, for students from heritage families. The Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) track is offered from intro, beginning, intermediate to advanced level for students with various exposure to Chinese language. Please join us for a school open house and classroom visit on 8/17 and 8/24. For more info, check
http://www.paloaltochineseschool.org/
or email
[email protected]
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Stanford Study on Housing
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$45 for Participation in a Stanford Study on Housing.
The department of Sociology at Stanford University is conducting ongoing research on the housing crisis in the Bay Area. We are currently conducting interviews with people who are living in a space that may have only been intended for one family or folks that live in the area who are employed in low wage service work. For participating in a 1-hour interview, you will receive a $45 Target gift card. Contact Ellie Rosa at
[email protected]
or (707) 228-6534 to participate.
$45 para participar en un estudio de Stanford sobre las viviendas.
El departamento de sociología de Stanford está llevando a cabo entrevistas sobre la crisis de la vivienda en el norte de california. Actualmente estamos llevando a cabo entrevistas con personas que viven en un espacio que puede haber sido destinado solo a una familia o personas que viven en el área y que trabajan en un servicio de bajo salario. Para participar en una entrevista de 1 hora, recibirá una tarjeta de regalo Target de $45. Póngase en contacto con Ellie Rosa en
[email protected]
o (707) 228-6534 para participar.
Silicon Valley Boychoir Auditions
NEW
Fri, Aug 24, and 31 by appointment, 600 Homer Av., Palo Alto
Auditions for the Fall semester will be held at the choir's rehearsal location near downtown Palo Alto. Open to 2nd-5th grade boys. High school and middle school boys with choral experience may audition for upper levels. SVB provides a personalized approach to teaching singing, music theory, and sight-reading, while providing flexible scheduling for busy families. In addition to their own winter and spring concerts, SVB performs for local events including appearances with Stanford University Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra, West Bay Opera, Schola Cantorum of Mountain View, and singing the national anthem at sporting events. Email
[email protected]
or visit
http://svboychoir.org
Volunteers need for a Stanford Social Skills Study
NEW
Stanford's Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) is recruiting volunteers for a Social Skills study. We are looking for boys aged 8-18 years diagnosed with a developmental or intellectual disability to take part in a research study investigating the effect of behavioral training methods on social skills. Participation includes a visit to Stanford for 3-4 days, cognitive testing, two optional MRI scans, and social skills training with a behaviorist. For more information, please go to:
www.is.gd/StanfordSocialSkills
2018 Palo Alto New Families Welcome Fair
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Sun Aug 19, 2018 2-5p El Palo Alto Rm, Mitchell Park Library, Palo Alto
We cordially invite you to attend Palo Alto’s 1st ever New Families Fair to learn more about our community including: services provided by the city of Palo Alto; the K-12 public school system of Palo Alto Unified School District. We will also have experts on site to explain the importance of a “529” education savings account, life insurance, personal credit score buildup, and more. There is a raffle too!
Co sponsored by: Palo Alto Chinese Parents Club(PACPC), Palo Alto Unified School District ( PAUSD), City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Palo Alto Police Department, Palo Alto Partners in Education (PIE)
All families invited to host an AFS Exchange Student
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“One of these days we’d like to host an exchange student.”
Hosting helps a high school student become fluent in English and experience life in America. It is also a fun chance to see your own country and daily routines in a different light. “Becoming a host family took us out of our comfort zone and provided many new experiences.” Elementary, middle and high school families are eligible.
Book and Supply Drive for Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy (Grade 6-12)
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Sun, Aug 12 – Fri, Aug 24 at Duveneck Elementary School, 705 Alester Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 and participating Palo Alto libraries - Children’s, Rinconada & Mitchell Park.
Clean out your children's bookshelves and help literacy in East Palo Alto. Scouts from Troop 57 BSA Palo Alto will hold a community-wide book and supply drive. This drive directly supports the students in learning by providing the tools necessary for the classroom, allow teachers to focus on academics and reduce the financial burden for both students and teachers. For questions about this Eagle Scout service project please contact Joshua Athayde at
[email protected]
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Free SingFest in San Mateo
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Registration Open; Saturday, September 8, 2018, 9:30am - 12 noon, 300 E. Santa Inez Ave., San Mateo
Join us in Central San Mateo and let your 7-10 year old boy test-drive this ‘best choir of the Peninsula’ for himself at a free half-day minicamp where he’ll learn some songs and have a blast. Low-key, no-obligation auditions are integrated into the morning; no previous singing experience needed. Boys offered Ragazzi membership start rehearsing in September, 2018. Beginning groups start slow, then grow, meeting at our locations in Redwood City and San Mateo for choral singing and theory instruction. 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. SingFest is free, and spots will go fast at
bit.ly/SINGFEST
. Can’t make it to SingFest but want to audition? Go to
http://ragazzi.org/join-us/book-audition/
Love to Sing? Ragazzi Boys Chorus Auditions for 7-10 year olds
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By appointment through mid-September; 178 Clinton St, Redwood City
Ragazzi Boys Chorus, a ‘best choir of the Peninsula’ and ‘best non-profit’, has just the right amount of structure and fun! Schedule your 7-10 year old boy for a short group audition. He’ll sing with one of our teachers and have a blast; no prior experience or preparation needed to try out. We’re in Redwood City, plus a new San Mateo rehearsal location. Ragazzi’s sings the National Anthem at a San Francisco Giants game, plus locally and around the world. Boys develop lasting friendships and independence at camp and on tour. Appointments and more info:
ragazzi.org/join-us/
Watch:
www.youtube.com/user/RagazziBoys?feature=watch
More:
https://www.facebook.com/Ragazzi.Boys.Chorus/
Ragazzi Boys Chorus’
Music and Movement
class open
NEW
Register Now; Mondays 3:15 and 4:15 sessions, Sept. 17 – Dec. 3, 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. $300 for 12 weeks; sibling discounts. Contact
[email protected]
, 650-342-8785. Register & more info at
http://ragazzi.org/join-us/music-movement/
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