Paly Link

A PTSA publication

Summer 2014 Back-to-School Edition #2 

Sunday, August 3, 2014
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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
Monday
Aug. 4
Back to School Packet Pick-up, 4pm-6pm, Tower Building
Monday
Aug. 4
Paly Robotics Booster Mtg., 7:30pm , rm 903 (Paly) New
Wednesday
Aug. 6
Spanish-Speaking Parents Mtg., 6pm, Library (Paly)  New
Sunday
Aug. 9
Student Schedules posted in Infinite Campus, by 7pm
Thursday
Aug. 14
New to Paly & PAUSD Family Welcome, 3-5pm
Thursday
Aug. 14
Grade 9 Orientation and Pictures/Link Crew, 4-7pm, Small Gym (Paly)
Friday
Aug. 15
Grades 10-12 Student ID & Picture Day, 8am-2:30pm, Library (Paly)
Monday
Aug. 18
First Day of School, 8:15am start time
Wednesday
Aug. 20
Returning C&CC Volunteer mtg, 9am, ERC (C&CC)  New
Thursday
Aug. 21
PTA Exec Board Meeting, 8:30am, ERC
Thursday
Aug. 21
Welcome Back to Paly Dinner, 5-7pm, Quad
Friday
Aug. 22
New C&CC Volunteer Training, 9am, ERC (C&CC)  New
Thursday
Aug. 28
Back to School Night, 6:30-9:00, Quad and Classrooms
Friday
Aug. 29
Paly-Only Minimum Day, 12:30pm dismissal
Monday
Sept. 1
Labor Day Holiday, no school


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BTS Packet Pick-up and Meet and Greet

Mon. Aug. 4, 4-6pm, Tower Building/Patio
Are you around on Monday, August 4?  Please stop by the Paly Tower building between 4 and 6pm and pick up your Back-to-School packet.  It will save us the $3000+ cost of mailing out these packets.  There will be light refreshments and the PTSA president, Linda van Gelder, and Paly representatives are looking forward to the opportunity to say hello before the school year gets into full swing. If you are in town please stop by!!  Any packets left at the end of this time will be mailed home. Contact: Liz Libbey or Joy Frick.

Back to School Packet Forms Return
Filled out forms from the Back to School Packets and payments/donations made by check can be returned to Paly with your child on picture day.  If you are not able to return them that day, please drop them in the box in the Main Office in the Tower Building after school begins. PiE donations can also be dropped off with the Paly forms.  Contact Joy Frick or Susan Scheel if you would like to help collect packets on picture day or input information during the first week of school.

New to Paly and PAUSD Event and Freshman Orientation  New
Thurs. Aug.14, Welcome: 3-5pm, Tower Building Patio; Orientation: 4-7pm, Small Gym
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 Ritchie and Cynthia Tham.

Welcome-Back-to-School Dinner  New
Thurs. Aug.21, 5:00-7:00pm, Paly Quad
Bring the family and meet old friends and new while being entertained by our talented Paly band, cheer and dance students. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks on the Quad. There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new Media Arts Center and Math/Social Studies Building, followed by tours of the buildings.  Sports boosters will be having spirit wear for sale. Band, cheer, dance and student DJ will entertain! Contact Barb Schroder, Jainy Rockwell, or Tami Burton for questions.

PTSA Positions Still Available  New 
We are still looking for parents who are interested in the following positions. Contact Pat Markevitch or 415-640-5441: 
  • Traffic Safety (connect with the city and school district to improve and communicate traffic needs - can be 2 people)
    • With traffic changes due to construction, this is an important position this year!
  • Sustainability Coordinator (help Paly be more environmentally correct)
  • Meals on Wheels (coordinating meals for families in need)
  • Spirit Week Parents for the classes of 2015, 2016, and 2018 (two parents for each class - Spirit Week is the last week of October)
  • Graduation Reception Hosts (2 junior parents to host the reception after the graduation ceremony) 
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Back to School Information Online 

The school website is a great resource for Paly information.  Please see paly.net for additional back to school information and a detailed calendar.

Paly Robotics Parents and Boosters Meeting  New
Monday, Aug. 4, 7:30 pm, Paly Robotics Lab (Room 903)
Now more than ever we need parents' time and commitment to support the upcoming Fall Fundraising Drive and preparations for build season this winter.  The members of Team 8 have been working hard over the summer making improvements to the lab and learning new skills.  Everyone is looking forward to some friendly local competition at the Chezy ("cheesy") Champs in August and CalGames in October.   Come to the meeting and find out how you can help.  Questions? [email protected].

PALY Spanish-speaking Parents Meeting
  New
Wed, August 6, 6-7pm, Library
Please join us for our meeting to exchange ideas about our students' success, and other aspects of life at Paly. More info: Gina Dalma ([email protected])
Primera Reuni�n de Padres de Familia en Espa�ol
Mi�rcoles 6 de las 6pm a las 7pm en la Biblioteca de Paly
Acomp��anos a nuestra reuni�n de padres de familia de Paly en espa�ol. Platicaremos de los cambios en la escuela y c�mo nos podemos asegurar de que nuestros hijos sean exitosos. Para m�s informaci�n comun�cate con Gina Dalma a [email protected]

School Photos  New
Freshman Photos During Orientation: Thursday, Aug 14, 4-7pm
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Friday, Aug 15, 2014, Library
    Suggested times for each class, based on student last name:
    Sophomores: A-L, 8-9:15am, M-Z, 9:15-10:30am
    Juniors: A-L, 10:30-11:45am, M-Z, 11:45-1:00am
    Seniors: A-L, 1:00-2:00pm, M-Z, 2:00-3:00pm
This link will allow you to pre-purchase school pictures. Ordering prior to picture day will give you the lowest price and the quickest turnaround time and free shipping. This site will be active up until 24 hours prior to registration orientation day. After the picture day the site will reopen for late orders but at a higher price and shipping cost.
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Keep up-to-date with Paly College and Career Center news and events by "liking" us on Facebook. 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 page. 

Located on the first floor of the Tower Building, the 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.  Most of the shifts for the 2014-2015 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  New
Wed Aug. 20, 9-11am, ERC
We will be hosting a mandatory orientation for returning C&CC volunteers on August 20. Please plan on attending if you worked in the C&CC as a regular volunteer or as a substitute during the 2013-2014 year and you would like to continue for the upcoming school year.  Attendance at this orientation is mandatory to stay on the substitute list or continue an existing shift.
 
New C&CC Volunteer Training Meeting  New
Fri Aug. 22, 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 the C&CC. More info: C&CC Volunteer Coordinators Carlene Kemmerer and Joy Frick.
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Upcoming Community Service Opportunities: See details here.
Watch the Paly Link for Community Service Events for students.
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