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Saturday
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Paly Robotics Boosters Mtg, 4pm, rm 903 ( Paly) | Saturday
| Feb. 8
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Music Boosters Flea Market, 8:30am-3pm, Paly Parking Lot
| Monday
| Feb. 10
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Paly Site Council Meeting, 3:45pm, ERC
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Paly Choirs' Pops Concert, 7pm, Haymarket Theatre (Paly) | Wednesday
| Feb. 12
| Foothill Middle College reps, lunch, C&CC (C&CC)
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Wednesday
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Paly Choirs' Pops Concert, 7pm, Haymarket Theatre (Paly)
| Thursday
| Feb. 13
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Staff Development: No School
| Friday
| Feb. 14
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President's Day Holiday: No School
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| Feb. 17
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President's Day Holiday: No School
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Wednesday
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Feb. 19
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Sophomore Parent Night, 7pm, Haymarket Theatre ( Paly) | Thursday
| Feb. 20
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Paly PTSA Executive Board Mtg., 8:30 am, ERC
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Thursday
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Feb. 20
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Junior Parent Network Meeting, 7-8:30pm, ERC (PTSA) | | Friday | Feb. 21 |
Freshman Parent Network Meeting, 8:30-9:45am, ERC ( PTSA) New |
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PTSA and PTA Announcements
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Junior Parent Network Evening Meeting
Thurs, Feb. 20, 7-8:30pm, ERC
Join us to hear from a panel of parents who have successfully launched their teens into college. Learn what they are glad they did during the college app process, what they wished they'd done, and other tips and tricks to ease the process for you and your Junior. If you plan to attend on 2/20/14, please sign up via the Google doc signup sheet so we can get a headcount. Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact Jenn LeBlanc, jenn@thinkresultsmarketing.com or Susan Gordon, smgord@gmail.com.
Paly Freshman Parent Network Meeting New
Fri, Feb. 21, 8:30-9.45am, ERC
Join us for a combination meeting - course selection advice and tips from experienced parents and college prep software resources and advice from an expert - our own Ruby Fong. Plan to meet from 830 - 930 on Friday, Feb 21st at the ERC.
Contact: Kathy Jordan and Mudita Jain
PTSA Parent Ed: Gap Year and Community College New
Thursday February 27th, 7:00pm, Gunn Library @ Gunn H.S.
Tinker, tailor, soldier, student?: How a gap year and community college can support your graduate's path Open to all parents and high school students. Join us for a panel discussion on how your student can use community college and/or taking a gap year towards a meaningful post-high school path. We will discuss the benefits and difficulties of these routes and engage in an interactive Q&A session. Our panel is comprised of recent university graduates and professors from local colleges. This event is a continuation of our last year's Challenge Success event, Diverse Paths to Success. This event reinforces that there are varied paths to success and every child needs to discover where his/her passion intersects with education and career.
PTSA Parent Ed, Save the Date for Two highly acclaimed speakers New
Tuesday April 8th, 7:00pm Haymarket Theater @ Paly
Julie Metzger, R.N. and M.N. Julie will share strategies to enable us to talk more confidently with our teens and help them make wise, healthy choices.
Tuesday April 15th, 7:00pm, Spangenberg Theatre @ Gunn H.S.
Harlan Cohen, NY Times best selling author, and nationally syndicated advice columnist, on the transition to college - a joint Paly/Gunn PTSA and C&CC event.
PTAC 2014 Honorary Service Award Nominations
It's that time of year when we have the opportunity to recognize those who have given so much in the way of community service to our youth. Please take some time to think about who you know that deserves thanks and recognition for their outstanding service to our youth. Please see the PTAC website for the nominating form at http://paloaltopta.org and/or contact Susan Usman susanlusman@gmail.com
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Paly Items
| Paly Robotics Boosters Board Meeting
Sat, Feb. 8, 4pm, Paly Robotics Lab (Room 903)
All parents are welcome to attend the Robotics Boosters Board meeting. In addition to the usual items, we will be discussing the status of the Team at the start of this competition season. Direct questions to palyroboticsboosters@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Paly Choirs' Pops Concert
Tues & Wed, Feb. 11 & 12, 7pm, Haymarket Theatre
The award-winning Paly Choirs present "If It's Old and Cool, It's Old School", featuring performances by the 80 voice Concert Choir, the Madrigal and Spectrum Singers, Beginning Choir and all five of Paly's a cappella groups. Pricing: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; children are free. Tickets available at the door. Click here for more information.
Sophomore Parent Night
Wed, Feb. 19, 7pm, Haymarket Theatre
Please join us for an informational presentation for parents of sophomores. Topics to include:
Life of a Sophomore, Academic Planning, Course Selective Process Overview, Role of the Teacher
Advisor, What Can Parents Do?, Thinking About Post-High School Options, Gearing Up for the
College Search, and more.
Sign up for Paly Glass Weekend Workshops
Feb 8-9, Mar 8-9, Apr 12-13, May 10-11 Jun 7-8.
9-3 pm at Palo Alto High School's Glass Studio, 50 Embarcadero Rd.
Come learn the magic of the age-old art of glassmaking. The 2-day weekend workshop will focus on beginning glass blowing techniques. It's an incredible, fun, hands-on experience. Repeating students progress from their last session. Advanced Sign up required. Class limit is 4. Teens and adults. $375 per person. Open to the public. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto High School Fiery Arts Program. These are priceless experiences and make great gifts See flyer. Contact: David Camner, founder of the Paly Fiery Arts, dcamner@pausd.org. |
College and Career Center
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K eep 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 .
Foothill Middle College: Sophomores
Wed, Feb. 12, lunch 11:30am-12:15pm, C&CC
Representatives from Foothill's Middle College program will be in the C&CC to meet with interested Sophomores. You'll learn more about the program and the application process. Parents are welcome too. If you have further questions concerning the application process, please contact Middle College at (650) 949-7168. All high school counselors have brochures and application materials can be downloaded from: http://www.mvla.net/altprog/middlecollege
February Off-Campus College Rep Visits
Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR 2/8/14 9:00 AM Courtyard San Jose, Cupertino
Black College Awareness Fair 2/22/14 10:00 AM Stanford University, Tresidder Union
Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through February 22, 2014:
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. Click here for more information about scholarship resources.
Lions International Student Speakers Contest (all grades) - Deadline 2/11
National Co-Op Scholarship Program - Deadline 2/14
Palo Alto Rotary Club Vocational Scholarships - Deadline 2/14
Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Program - Deadline 2/15
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative - Deadline 2/16 NEW
Kaiser Permanente Asian Association (KPAA) Scholarship Program - Deadline 2/16 NEW
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Scholarships - Deadline 2/16 NEW
Why Education Matters Essay Contest - Deadline 2/18 NEW
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships - Deadline 2/20 NEW
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship - Deadline 2/21 NEW
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Community Service
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For more Upcoming Community Service Opportunities, see the Big Blue Bulletin Board in the Tower Building. See the robust Calendar of events to match your community service interests . For current Get Involved announcements, and a robust calendar and database of opportunities by category please visit Paly.net/Service.
Volunteer Opportunity: Become a Mentor to a Talented First-Gen College Student New
Student Support College Success for Local Low-Income Students
The Peninsula College Fund, which provides college scholarships, 1-1 adult mentors, college and career success training, and summer internship support to low-income, first-generation college students is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors to college students. Mentors offer advice, support, and role modeling to a student throughout the student's college career. Prospective mentors can learn more about this life-changing experience at the PCF Mentor Web Page, http://www.peninsulacollegefund.org/mentor.html. This highly effective organization serves mid-peninsula high school students from Palo Alto to Redwood City, including Paly High School. For questions about mentoring contact Sushini Chand, Program Coordinator at volunteer@peninsulacollegefund.org, or 650-779-5002. Make a difference today!
Computers Sought for Scholarship Winners
Sequoia Adult School is looking for used computers for scholarship recipients who don't own a computer. If you or your employer have extra computers that are less than five years old and in working condition, please let us know. We have a volunteer who can clean up the hard drive and install the latest software. Contact Elizabeth Weal ew@tenaya.com
Community Service Scholars
Next Deadline Fri, Mar. 7, 2014Each year Paly students contribute more than 40,000 hours of meaningful service to the community? If your student is a Paly SENIOR who recently submitted hours for transcript recognition, you can check the service record at Paly.net/Service (Click on "Information.") If your student is in ANY GRADE and applied for the President's Award for Volunteer Service this semester, please check the record at Paly.net/Service. President's Award service scholars will also receive an email and a letter in the mail to invite them to the December ceremony.
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Community Announcements
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High School Sailing at the Port of Redwood City New
Join other kids from Paly on the Sail/Race team with the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation as they compete in sailing regattas around the bay area. Spring practice is starting soon for all levels. Sailing is done in FJ's, 420's and Lasers. For more information visit PYSF.us or email Greta Purcell at jaws59@sbcglobal.net
Buddies4Math
4-5pm Feb. 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 18, 25; Castro Elementary School, MVTeach elementary students Math through games and play! A wonderful volunteering opportunity for Middle and High School students to work closely with second and third graders on improving and building Math fluency. If you like Math and would like to make a difference in a child's life, come join us as we build confidence and interest in math. Volunteer hours count towards community service. For more information, please check out our blog. Contact Neel Guha buddies4math@gmail.com
Registration open now; event will be Sat-Sun April 12-13.
Cisco presents The Tech Challenge, an annual team competition for students in grades 5-12 that reinforces the science and engineering design process. To learn more about The Tech Challenge, including team registration and volunteer opportunities, please visit The Tech Challenge website.
Looking Beyond the Rankings: An Evening with Maria Furtado
Mon, Feb. 10, 6:30-8:00pm Cubberley Community Center Theatre, Palo Alto
Maria Furtado, Executive Director of Colleges That Change Lives, will share her insights into college admissions and the importance of a student-centered college search process. This event is free and open to all students, parents, and college counselors. Learn more and RSVP (required) here: http://tinyurl.com/n2tv7tj
Documentary Screening: Running for Jim
Tues, Feb. 11, 7:30pm, Landmark Aquarius Theater, Palo Alto
Please join us for a screening of Running for Jim, the inspiring documentary of record-breaking high school running coach Jim Tracy, his battle with Lou Gehrig's disease, and his 2010 championship team that brought his story to international attention. Net proceeds benefit ALS charities. Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Landmark Aquarius in Palo Alto. Please purchase tickets in advance at: http://www.tugg.com/events/7265Lions International Student Speakers Contest
Tues, Feb. 11, noon, University Club, 3277 Miranda Ave. Palo AltoThis is an opportunity for debate students to practice their skills and make some money too. To register and for further details contact Patricia Sorenson at 408-320-4025, cell 650-868-9986 or patricia1925@gmail.com.
Spot the AED Box - Help Save Lives
Through Feb 20, 2014
Help save a life by finding local AEDs (automated external defibrillators). Spotting AED boxes at schools, gyms or anywhere you find them can help save lives. Anyone can snap a picture of where AEDs are located, and that information will help create and populate a google map that can be accessed by local emergency teams. Find out more and download the AEDSpotter app: www.racinghearts.net/spotthebox
Teen Etiquette
Thurs, Feb. 20, 4 pm, Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd.
On Time, On Task and Organized: Using Technology to Build Executive Function Skills
Tues, Feb. 25, 7-9 pm,
Athena Academy, 525 San Antonio Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Through lecture and live demonstrations, attendees will learn about tools to help students: Manage and monitor use of time, Reduce visual, auditory, and internal distractions, Break large projects and problems into manageable chunks, Cost: FREE for PEN members plus a guest. $10 for non-member registration. For Info : http://pen-siliconvalley.org/ViewEvent.ashx?eventId=805971
Juana Run 2014 Run It or Walk It
Sat, Feb. 22, First race at 8:30am, 4100 Orme St., Palo Alto
It might be the final Juana Run in Palo Alto, so now's your chance to take part in this great neighborhood event. Races for the whole family: 8k, 5k, or 1-mile. Kids' races (¼ and ½ mile) and those with special needs. Pancake breakfast after the 8k; BBQ lunch after the kids' races. $5 of your registration is donated back to your school. Register TODAY at www.juanarun.org
Dollars and Sense: Tax Diversification Strategies
Thurs, Feb. 27, 7 pm, Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd.
Thurs, Feb 20, 3:30 pm, Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto Apps Challenge Deadline February 28 Will your app transform the way local government and citizens connect? Find out! Enter the Palo Alto Apps Challenge. Multiple prizes awarded. You don't have to be a software engineer to win! Registration online at hackpaloalto.org. Paly Student Seeks Adult and Student Actors for Short Film Film shooting schedule late February/MarchPaly video production program student Jack Brook is in the process of creating a short film, a comedic mocumentary in the spirit of Spinal Tap. He seeks adult actors (though any students interested are also welcome). The film will be under 20 minutes, so the time commitment will be minimal. To learn more or audition, please contact jbrook226@gmail.com or 650-833-8259. The Museum of American Heritage Presents Solid State Electronics & Integrated Circuits Mar 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 1-3:30pm, at 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, California Introductory course covering the basics of transistor and vacuum tubes and integrated circuits.. Students will discover what ICs are made of, how they work, and how they are designed and manufactured right here in Silicon Valley. Includes a class project that students can take home. $75 for Museum members; $85 for non-members. The Museum of American Heritage Presents Digital Logic Apr 19 & 26 from 1-4pm, at 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, California An introduction to digital integrated circuit operationStudents assemble and solder a human reaction timer built from discrete digital logic devices. Basic electrical knowledge of voltage, current, and circuits is strongly suggested. $70 for Museum members; $80 for non-members.
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