Paly Link

A PTSA publication

Special Summer 2013 Back-to-School Edition 

Sunday, August 4, 2013
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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 Submissions Guidelines.
Calendar
Calendar Quick Links:  Paly.net | Semester One Summary | Paly Google Calendar | Bell Schedule

Tuesday
Aug. 6
Student Schedules posted in Infinite Campus, by 7pm
Tuesday
Aug. 13
New to Paly & PAUSD Family Welcome, 3-5pm
Tuesday
Aug. 13
Grade 9 Orientation and Pictures/Link Crew, 4-7pm, Small Gym
Wednesday
Aug. 14
Grades 10-12 Student ID & Picture Day, 8am-2:30pm, Library
Thursday
Aug. 15
First Day of School, 8:15am start time
Thursday
Aug. 22
PTA Exec Board Meeting, 8:30am, ERC
Thursday
Aug. 22
Welcome Back to Paly Dinner, 5:30-7:30pm, Quad
Friday
Aug. 30
Paly-Only Minimum Day, 12:30pm dismissal
Monday
Sept. 2
Labor Day Holiday, no school


PTSA and PTA AnnouncementsPTSA
New Family Orientation and Welcome to Paly and PAUSD
Tues. Aug. 13, 3-5pm, Tower Building Patio
Families new to both Paly and PAUSD are invited to attend. Please note, this event coincides with Freshman Orientation, and your incoming freshman will be able to attend both events. This event is intended for families and students new to the district and Paly only. Info: Co-Chairs Anne Anderson or Anne Ritchie.

Welcome-Back-to-School Dinner

Thurs. Aug. 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Paly Quad
Bring the family and meet old friends and new while being entertained by our talented Paly band, cheer and dance students. Tickets available on the Paly Webstore at paly.net. Contact Barb Schroder for questions.

 

Back to School Packet
Coming soon to the Paly website: the Paly Back to School Packet has gone green! Look for all your back to school information on Paly.net.  The packet will be available online, or print a pdf file if you would prefer to use a hard copy.  Get information about back to school dates, donation flyers, photo forms and volunteer opportunities.  Go online to the Paly WebStore to buy tickets to the Welcome Back Dinner, purchase a yearbook, and donate to PiE, the PTSA and your favorite booster groups!  Hard copies of the packet will be available in the office if needed.
Paly Items Paly
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Paly Fiery Arts Preview Glass Sale
Thurs. Aug. 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Paly Quad during the PTSA Welcome Back Dinner
Preview the Fall Sale Glass Art. Discover exquisite glass pumpkins, pears, apples and more. Hand-blown art made by Paly instructors, alumni and students. Sales benefit the Fiery Arts program which creates opportunities for students to participate in a comprehensive sculpture curriculum with access to glass blowing and bead and jewelry making.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalyFieryArts. Contact: PalyFieryArts@gmail.com or Nancy Kawakita
College and Career CenterCandCC
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Keep up-to-date with Paly College and Career Center news and events by "liking" our Facebook page. The C&CC holds an open-house after each parent night in the Fall. There is also a wealth of information in Naviance and on the C&CC webpage

  

Located on the first floor of the Tower Building, the College & Career Center (C&CC) is staffed by more than forty parent volunteers. These volunteers serve our 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.  To keep things running smoothly and seamlessly from year to year, we rely heavily on returning volunteers.  Shifts for the 2013-2014 year have already been filled with returning volunteers, although opportunities to work as a substitute or on special projects may be available.  Parents who sign up and work either as a substitute or on special projects will have priority for any open slots in the following school year.  
 
Returning C&CC Volunteer Meeting
Fri. Aug. 16, 9-11am, ERC
We will be hosting a mandatory orientation for returning C&CC volunteers on August 16.  Please  plan on attending if you worked in the C&CC as a regular volunteer or a substitute during the 2012-2013 year and you would like to continue for the upcoming school year.
 
New C&CC Volunteer Training Meeting
Tues. Aug. 20, 9-11am, ERC
Parents of 10th, 11th and 12th graders who would like to become substitutes or work on special projects should come to the 2-hour new volunteer training meeting. Attendance at the training meeting is required in order to be eligible to volunteer in C&CC.  More info: C&CC Volunteer Coordinators Erin Bushell or Carlene Kemmerer.
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Upcoming Community Service Opportunities: See details here.

 

To Promote a Community Service Event for Paly Students   
Contact Christina Owen for more information.
About the Paly LinkaboutPalyLink

The Paly Link is a Paly PTSA publication, emailed on Sundays, except during school breaks and holidays. Changes will be highlighted as New/Updated/Corrected.

 

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