Paly Link

A PTSA publication 
Sunday, November 30, 2014
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Calendar
Week of
Dec. 1-5
NO College Rep. Visits, College and Career Center (C&CC) 
Month ofDecember
Holiday Tree Lot open, Paly Softball Fields (Paly) 
Week ofDec. 1-5PAUSD Participates in 14th Annual Inclusive Schools Week (PAUSD)
Thursday
Dec. 4
College Interviews from the Inside Out (for Seniors), lunchtime, library SSRC (C&CC) New
ThursdayDec. 4Reunion de Padres Hispanos, 6pm, Paly library (Paly) 
ThursdayDec. 4Holiday Sports Boosters Boutique, 3-9pm, 455 Santa Rita (Paly)
FridayDec. 5Presidential Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony lunch, Haymarket (CommSvc),
Friday
Dec. 5
Paly Fiery Arts Winter Glass Sale, 3-6:30pm, Tower Building (Paly)
SaturdayDec. 6
Paly Fiery Arts Winter Glass Sale, 11am-6pm, Tower Building (Paly)
SaturdayDec. 6Madrigal Feaste, 2pm, Paly Gym (Paly)
SundayDec. 7Madrigal Feaste, 2pm, Paly Gym (Paly) 
Monday
Dec. 8
Paly Media Arts Boosters, 7pm, Media Arts Center (Paly) New Date
MondayDec. 8Paly Robotics Parents and Boosters,7:30pm, Room 903 (Paly ) New
ThursdayDec. 11
Paly Staff Lunch - Parent Volunteers Needed! (Paly) New
Wed-FriDec. 17-19Finals, See Exam Schedule
FridayDec. 19Semester Ends, early release 
Dec 20 thruJan 5NO SCHOOL: Winter Break 


PiE Campaign Update

PiE Campaign Update - Only 3% away from our participation goal! New

Through December 15

While PiE DID earn the $225K Challenge Grant, we haven't reached our final goal for the school year.  At Paly, we are so close to our participation goal - only 3% away!  So if you haven't yet, please consider a donation before the end of our drive on December 15th.  If you have given already, a big thank you to you!

Your participation matters to PAUSD and Paly!  Please Give or Pledge Today!

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Check out the new Paly PTSA Blog page @ palyptsablog.org  
This page will have Paly PTSA information to help Paly parents, teachers, and students feel connected. The latest blog is about the Developmental Asset for the month of November: Positive Cultural Identity. There is now a link on paly.net in the "Parents" tab, or you can find it at palyptsablog.org. You can "follow" the blog to get emails regarding new posts. If you have any topics you would like to read about, please contact Linda van Gelder (lindavang@sbcglobal.net). 

Parent Volunteers Needed for Paly Staff Lunch New

Thurs, Dec. 11, 11-12:15 ERC

Please volunteer to help at this year's PTSA sponsored Staff Holiday Lunch.  This fun event cannot happen without you! Sign up to lend a hand, bake some cookies, or provide beverages by clicking on this link: http://www.jooners.com/guest?l=8aa62534-2077-4f53-9f7d-1c4c28c4b82b.  Together, we will make this event a big success.  Thank you.  Susan McDonnell, susangmcd@aol.com

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Safe Routes to School Parent/Caregiver Survey 

Your input requested! How do your students get to Paly? The City of Palo Alto Safe Routes to School program, in partnership with PAUSD and the PTA, is conducting an online survey to help us evaluate and improve the program. You may choose between the English, Mandarin or Spanish surveys, if you have not already done so. 

For English version, click here

For Mandarin version, click here

En Espa�ol:  Por favor, ay�denos a evaluar y mejorar el programa "Rutas Seguras a la Escuela" invirtiendo unos pocos minutos para completar esta encuesta electronica para padres o cuidadores.

 

Paly Sports Boosters Tree Lot

Open Now, Paly Softball Fields

Purchase your beautiful Noble Fir tree from the Paly Sports Boosters Tree Lot this year and a portion of the sale will go towards the team/sport of your choice.  Want to volunteer for the tree lot? Earn community service hours? Earn money for your team? Contact Christy Weinstein at christy.weinstein@gmail.com to schedule your volunteer shifts or use this link to sign-up here. See flyer.  


Pr�xima reuni�n de Padres Hispanos 

Jueves, 4 Diciembre, 6-7pm en la Biblioteca de Paly

Acomp��anos a nuestra reuni�n mensual de padres de familia de habla hispana. 

Cualquier pregunta, comun�cate al (650) 384.0051 o gina@dalma.org. Corre la voz!

 

Paly Sports Boosters Holiday Boutique Fundraiser 

Thurs, Dec. 4, 3-9pm, 455 Santa Rita Ave.
The Paly Sports Boosters would like to invite you to join us for the Annual Paly Sports Boosters Holiday Boutique. This is a fun-filled shopping extravaganza, shop unique vendors all in one location for just the right gift or stocking stuffer. Enjoy tasty appetizers and Holiday Cocktails as you get a jump-start on your Holiday shopping. There's something for everyone on your list. And of course, we'll be Selling Paly Gear! Benefiting all of Paly's Sports Programs. Admission is FREE so please bring your friends, neighbors and family. For more info: Christy Weinstein at christy.weinstein@gmail.com, or Lynn Brown at lynnhyattbrown@yahoo.com

 

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Shop Paly Glass for Holiday Gifts @ the Fiery Arts Winter Glass Sale

Fri, Dec. 5, 3-6:30pm & Sat, Dec. 6, 11am-6pm INSIDE the Tower Bldg 
Exquisite Paly-designed reindeer, hand blown ornaments, candy canes, acorns, apples, pears, penguins, pumpkins and more for sale. PALY GLASS is a triple win - it's impressive & memorable gifts, your proceeds benefit Paly's Sculpture classes and there's easy parking. The glass is hand made by instructors, alum, and students. It is our last public sale for the school year to fund the program. Free demonstrations, hot apple cider and cookies too. More information. Like  our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PalyFieryArts.  Contact: PalyFieryArts@gmail.com or Nancy Kawakita, nancykawakita@gmail.com

 

Madrigal King and Queen

King Henry VIII Welcomes you to his 12th Annual Feaste  

Sat and Sun, Dec. 6 and 7, 2pm, Paly Small Gym
His Majesty King Henry welcomes all ye to his palace, to join him and his new bride, Queen Kathryn Howard, in the festivities of the yuletide season. When ye arrive at the palace ye may find that the Queen has become suspicious of our Good King Henry. As ye discover the truth of our Good King's intentions ye may see tomfoolery, shenanigans, mischief, and the old pretend to be someone else so I can see if he still loves me trick. Interspersed you shall hear the finest choirs in all the lands, see a jester of unparalleled talent, and feast on sumptuous tea sandwiches and desserts. Huzzah! 

Tickets are $90 / $50 adults and $15 students, children, seniors and PALY staff. For more information and to buy tickets: http://palychoirs.com/madrigal-feaste/ 

 

Paly Media Arts Boosters New Date

Mon, Dec. 8, 7pm, Media Arts Center (MAC) 
We need parents from all Publications and Media Arts Disciplines represented to best support our Media Arts at Paly! Come and see the MAC, hear about fundraising opportunities, help get the Speakers Series going and many other exciting committee opportunities.  This is going to be an exceptional year in the MAC!  Questions?  Contact:  Debbie Crouch deborah.b.crouch@mac.com or Carol Chalmers caroltchalmers@yahoo.com

 

Paly Robotics Parents and Boosters Meeting New

Mon, Dec. 8, 7:30pm, Paly Robotics Lab (Room 903)

Parents, come to our December meeting to find out how you can help the team prepare for upcoming competition season, which kicks off in early January.  There are many opportunities for your student to have an impact on Team 8.  The Boosters are also making plans and we could use your help with everything from providing meals to arranging transportation, in addition to the ongoing fundraising and publicity drive. If you have questions email palyroboticsboosters@gmail.com.

 

Volunteers and their pets Needed 

Dec. 8-18, 5:30-6pm
Pets and owners are requested to help with PAWS at Paly that will be taking place during the Finals Food for Thought program. There will be a designated area for students to stop by, on their own volition, to say hello to the animals. If you have a certified therapy animal and would like to be a part of PAWS at Paly please contact Beth Martin, Bmartin@pausd.org. Paperwork will need to be submitted to Beth prior to bringing the animal on campus. If you have any questions please contact Beth.

 

Library After Hour program during Finals (Food for Thought): Volunteers Needed New
Dec. 8-11 & Dec .15-18, 4-6:30pm, Library & Student center

Healthy and hearty snacks will be served to students who choose to take advantage of the library after hour study program (4:00pm-8:30pm). Teachers will also be available at the library during this time period! Volunteers needed to help library staff with set up and clean up. If interested please contact Mary Ellen Bena, mbena@pausd.org .

 
Morning Treats during Finals (Food for Thought): Volunteers Needed New
Dec. 17-19, 9-11am, Campus 
Help boost students energy on the morning of Finals by volunteering to distribute healthy snacks. This is a fun opportunity to be on campus, to show students parents' support, and to connect with other parents. Sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/ku3h9my . Questions? Contact Simone Klass simoneklass1@gmail.com or Lisa Branson bransonlisab@gmail.com.
 
Paly Sports Boosters Olive Oil Fundraiser 

Through Dec. 20
The Paly Sports Boosters would like to congratulate Paly parent May Chevallier and owner of Cloud 9 Orchard for winning 3 Medals and the 2015 Good Food Award for her Olive Oil. For a limited time only, she is offering her outstanding oil to the Paly community and will donate a percentage of her sales to help raise some money for the Paly Sports Boosters. To order your olive oil, please contact May Chevallier at may@cloud9orchard.com.

 

Fiery Arts Glass Workshops 

Dec. 20-21, Jan. 4-5, Jan. 24-25, Feb. 21-22, March 21-22, April 25-26, May 23-24, June 6-7, 9am-3pm at Paly's Glass Studio

Open to the public, students and parents. Here's your chance to learn to blow glass at Paly. Yes, we have a glass studio. Workshops do fill up fast, so, do not hesitate, sign up for a date. 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. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto High School Fiery Arts. To sign up, contact: David Camner, founder of Paly Glass, dcamner@pausd.org.

 

Talking with Teens  

Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) blog provides valuable clinical information and resources on a range of adolescent issues.  ACS is a community non-profit providing counseling services at no charge to students and their families. More info: www.acs-teens.org or Merrett Sheridan, Paly Site Director (650) 833-4244.  Read http://www.acs-teens.org/talking-with-teens/

 

Latte Cart Volunteers Needed  
Jan. 14, Mar. 18, Apr. 15
The PTSA provides for a Latte Cart vendor to come to Paly each month for faculty and staff. There are five events including Nov. 12, Jan. 14, Mar. 18, and Apr. 15. Parents provide treats for the faculty and staff from 7 - 10:30 am. If you would like to volunteer to bring in snacks ranging from breakfast baked goods, fruit, juice, water, etc., email annlamb67@gmail.com. Your help and support for this tradition is greatly appreciated!
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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.  

 

College Interviews from the Inside Out New

Thurs, Dec. 4, lunchtime,  library SSRC

Seniors: Former Paly parent Doug Shaker has been interviewing candidates for Yale for the last 15 years.  He will describe the interview process and its place in admissions.  He will also talk about what college interviewers are looking for and how to prepare for a college interview.  Q & A encouraged.


Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through December 6, 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.   

 

CSU Long Beach President's Scholars Program - Deadline 11/30 

University of Texas/Dallas Eugene McDermott Scholars Program - Deadline 12/5

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Congratulations to 160 Paly seniors who have contributed 100 or more service hours for transcript recognition, and 150 Vikings who are fall recipients of the Presidential Award for Volunteer Service! Looking for meaningful community service opportunities to match your student's interests? Check out the events listed below, and more at these student resources:

Paly.net/service,  Twitter>>@getinvolvedpa,   

Facebook.com/getinvolvedpaloalto,  http://getinvolvedpaloalto.weebly.com/ 

Family Holiday Volunteering 
Ongoing Nov-Jan; Various dates & times for all ages
If you're looking for a way to get your family into the holiday spirit by helping others, check out http://familyholidayhelpers.org, a non-profit web site created by a mom of two PAUSD students to help parents find volunteering opportunities during the holiday season with their children in the San Francisco Bay Area. There are a variety of local opportunities for families, such as making colorful handmade cards for seniors, working a shift at the San Francisco Food Bank, or prepping/serving food on Thanksgiving day (for teens). Happy volunteering!

The Shoebox Project for Shelters 

Drop off deadline is Dec. 18

The Shoebox Project for Shelters is a charitable initiative that collects small gifts that are packaged in shoeboxes, and distributes them to women in shelters just before the holidays.These shoeboxes brighten the holiday season and let the women know they are special and not forgotten. Possible items include: socks, sweatshirt, shampoo, pen/paper, make-up, chocolate/candy, and/or an inspirational note. For more details:  http://www.shoeboxprojectusa.org/palo-alto.html 

Questions? paloalto@shoeboxproject.com

 

Paly Community Service: Donate or Volunteer, Help Students Get Involved!  
Fri. Dec. 5, 10am-1pm, Lunchtime Social Action & Community Service Award Ceremony. 
Palo Alto High School students contribute approximately 40,000 hours of service each year to create social change in the local, national, and international communities. To support our student service scholars, parent volunteers and donations are needed to assist. To volunteer, email Beth Martin. To donate, please make your check out to PAHS and send to Paly, Attn: Christina Owen, Career & Community Engagement. (Write in memo: Paly Career Center.) For samples of student projects and opportunities by interest category, see Paly.net/Service.


 

Fall Presidential Volunteer Service Scholars

Fri, Dec. 5 

Lists of Fall community service scholars by award level are posted at Paly.net/Service. Watch mail for invitation this week.  

 

Presidential Volunteer Service Scholars Yearbook Photo

Tues, Dec. 2, 1:50pm in front of Haymarket Theater

 

Need help finding opportunities to match your student's interests? Check the resources at Paly.net/Service, with student-designed website, calendar, Facebook, and Twitter.

 

Upcoming Community Service Opportunities: See details here. 

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PAUSD Participates in 14th Annual Inclusive Schools Week

Week of Dec 1-5; All schools in PAUSD

PAUSD is pleased to announce participation in the national celebration of the 14th Annual Inclusive Schools Week. This year's theme, "Inclusive Education: One School Community," provides an opportunity to address a significant and continuing challenge in creating and sustaining inclusive schools: building One School Community for students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers. For details go to: http://news.pausd.org/post.cfm/pausd-participates-in-14th-annual-inclusive-schools-week 

 

One Step at a Time: Preparing for Life After High School: What does my young adult need to know? New

Wed, Dec 3, 6:30pm: Coffee & light snacks, 7-8pm Board Room, 25 Churchill Ave
Karen Hyde, College and Career Counselor, will be presenting an educational event for parents of high school students who receive special education services. High school students are welcome to attend as well. Join CAC for an informative discussion about preparing your student for success after high school. Coffee & light snacks provided by CAC

Let's Talk. Monthly CAC Parent Support Group New
Thurs, Dec. 4, 7-8pm, Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield, Classroom A2
Special Guest this month, for Inclusive Schools Week: Shari Grande, Parent Coach, Special Needs Advocate, MSW, will join us to talk about advocating for your child and family support strategies.  Monthly 'Let's Talk' meetings are a chance to ask questions and share ideas, resources, and support with other PAUSD parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health challenges, etc. All are welcome, participants must respect confidentiality. Sponsored by the Palo Alto Sub-Committee of SELPA 1 CAC, a Palo Alto parent volunteer group for special education and inclusion. Free and no prior registration required. Info: >http://cacpaloalto.org/

Celebrate Hour of Code during CS Ed Week New
Wed, Dec. 10, 6-7:30pm; Barron Park Elem Room 15, Palo Alto
Learn about what is coding, code with your student, learn about the tools yourself; all levels of abilities and expertise welcome. If you would like to help or want more info? Contact Smita Kolhatkar skolhatkar@pausd.org

Do You Hear the People Sing? New
Auditions Dec. 3-4 with callbacks Dec. 6-7, Peninsula Youth Theater, Mountain View
Peninsula Youth Theatre is producing the full version of Les Miserables with actors ages 8-18.   Info & to schedule an audition www.pytnet.org
Palo Alto Children's Theatre Ten Minute Playwriting Contest
Submission deadline Dec. 5
The Palo Alto Children's Theatre Announces the 2014 - 2015 Ten Minute Playwriting Contest! Students grade 3 - 12 may submit original work in three categories:  Elementary School (3rd-5th grade); Middle School (6th-8th grade);  High School (9th-12th grade). Selected plays will receive a reading in a Showcase on Feb 25, 2015 at 6:30PM.  Winners to be contacted in advance of the Showcase.  To request an application, email:  christopher.luciani@cityofpaloalto.org

Palo Alto Children's Theater Registration for Winter 2015 

Reg for PA Residents: Dec. 5; Reg for Non-Residents starts Dec. 12; 
Classes is Coming Soon! Click here to download the winter 2015 brochure. Winter classes include theatre, dance, improvisation, film production & private vocal instruction for youth ages 3 and up!

Want to try a free class? 

Sat, Dec. 6, Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto

Opening Ceremony for the Mitchell Park Community Center!

The Ten Minute Playwriting Contest Submission Deadline is December 5th! Try a free class: 12-12:30: Story acting in the library; 12:30-1: Improvisation in Adobe Classroom; 1-1:30: Adventures in Dance in Adobe Classrooms; Plus enjoy exciting performances.


 

Mitchell Park Library & Community Center Grand Opening! 

Sat, Dec. 6; 11am-4pm;  3800 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto
Activities, performances and demo's for all ages! Bilingual storytimes will be offered, and other activities include: art projects with the Art Center, Meet the JMZ animals, basketball clinics with Skyhawks, dance demonstrations with Children's Theatre, Cat n the Hat, Jump House, and more! More info: www.cityofpaloalto.org/mymitch

 

The Palo Alto Philharmonic Association 
Sat, Dec. 6; 8pm; Pre-Concert @ 7:30pm; Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road
This concert features a major work for solo soprano and orchestra by Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra. Beyond the Silence of Sorrow features soprano soloist Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste. The orchestra opens the program with the stirring Manfred Overture of Robert Schumann, one of the great 'romantic' composers of the 19th century. Tickets:  Gen admission: $22, Seniors $18, & Student tickets $10. Tickets are available in advance: www.paphil.org or at the door.

Ragazzi Boys Chorus Performances

Sat, Dec. 6; 5pm; St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo; 

Sun, Dec. 7; 5pm; Messiah Lutheran Church; 1835 Valota Rd, Redwood City; 

Sun, Dec.14 4pm; Old First Church; 1751 Sacramento St, San Francisco

Leave your shopping lists behind and take a few minutes to celebrate the holidays with the soaring voices of Ragazzi Boys Chorus who will present Wintersong, a December homage to the season. Spanning the ages, from centuries past to just last year, from sparkling upbeat tunes, to rich, complex compositions and familiar carols, this concert will be a festive treat for the whole family. Buy Tickets  

 

Special Benefit Performance! 

December 11, 2014, Palo Alto Children's Theater, Palo Alto

Please join the Friends of the Palo Alto Children's Theatre at this special benefit performance which supports all of the great programs at the Children's Theatre!  A reception will follow the performance. All tickets are $25; www.childrenstheatre.brownpapertickets.com
Palo Alto Children's Theatre presents Frog & Toad New
Dec. 11-21, Palo Alto Children's Theatre, Palo Alto
Based on Arnold Lobel's well loved books, this whimsical musical tells the story of two great friends. Approximate running time: 70 mins. Call 463-4970

Eating for Health: A Film Screening & Expert-Panel Discussion of "Fed Up" New

Sun, Dec. 14, 2-5pm,Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford

Students and parents are invited.  Panelists include Christopher Gardner PhD, Bryan Lian RD, Thomas Robinson MD and Sophia Yen MD MPH from the Stanford School of Medicine.

$15 pp (scholarships are available). More information and online registration available at www.classes.stanfordchildrens.org

 

Visiting Artists to Engage Community in Creative Process

Through Dec. 15, Sun & Mon; noon-4 pm; Room F4, Cubberley Community Center

Palo Alto Art Center Continues its Artist-in-Residence Program with May Wilson and Lauren DiCioccio. Community members have the unique opportunity to view and contribute to the creative process as these artists begin their residency as part of the Palo Alto Art Center's Artist-In-Residence program this month. The two artists, working in tandem, will use a wide range of fabric donated by the public to create a series of imaginative, anthropomorphic sculptures at their workshop in the Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.


VHS Tapes Transformed

Thru Dec .23, 1313 Newell Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303

Visit Cristina Vel�zquez's shimmering installation, Repurposed Black - Endless, on view in the Glass Gallery through December 23. For Repurposed Black-Endless, Vel�zquez employs VHS tapes as material for large-scale, densely knit sculptures, transforming trash into art. Vel�zquez created the artwork during her residency by knitting together VHS tape from some of the 4,000 videocassettes donated by the community. 


Parenting & Electronic Media Use in Families
Researchers at MRI, a leading non-profit family therapy institute, invite you to participate in a survey on this topic of great importance to todays' parents-and therapists. One participant per family. If you take the survey, you may qualify for a paid follow-up interview. Share your views by completing the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EM-P1 Your Survey Code = Paly1 More information contact: Diane Schiano at djs.recherches@gmail.com

El uso de los medios electr�nicos dentro de su hogar
Investigadores del MRI, instituci�n l�der en terapia familia, lo invitan a usted a participar en un estudio sobre este importante tema de actualidad, tanto para las familias como para los terapeutas. Solicitamos que por favor responda un participante por familia. Si responde a este cuestionario, quiz�s califique para una entrevista por la que se le pagar� posteriormente. Comparta su opini�n respondiendo el siguiente cuestionario: respondiendo el siguiente cuestionario https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EM-P1S Su c�digo de participaci�n es: Paly1 Para m�s informaci�n, favor de contactar a Diane Schiano: djs.recherches@gmail.com

 

Concerto Movement Competition for Bay Area Youth

Dec. 31:  Due date for submissions

Concerto Movement Competition open to school-aged music students, both instrumentalists and vocalists. The purpose of the competition is to recognize outstanding talent and provide an invaluable learning and performing experience, and is underwritten by J.W. & H.M. Goodman. Applicants must be students from the greater Bay Area who are 18 years of age or younger, and who have not yet graduated from high school as of December 31, 2014.  Each applicant should submit an unedited and unaccompanied CD of his or her performance of a movement from a concerto or concert piece for soloist and orchestra, with a duration of approximately 5 to 15 minutes.  For more info:  Palo Alto Philharmonic, www.paphil.org  Or Geri Actor (408) 395-2911; geri.actor@comcast.net


Summer High School Student Exchange Opportunity in Oaxaca, Mexico (Palo Alto's Sister City) 
Application Deadline: January 12, 2015
Neighbors Abroad (www.neighborsabroad.org), Palo Alto's sister city organization, has sponsored a student exchange with Oaxaca, Mexico, since 1965.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students from Palo Alto to live as a member of a Oaxacan family.  Students significantly improve their Spanish language skills, learn about another culture, build new friendships, and get to experience this beautiful and historic city.  Dates of the exchange:  In Oaxaca for 3-5 weeks, then in Palo Alto for 3-5 weeks.  Cost: Approximately $1,000 plus spending money (includes round-trip airfare and a prorated amount towards chaperone's expenses).  Eligibility:  Applicants should be high school students at least 15 years old by June of 2015, who are studying Spanish at any level.  Get an application at the Family Information Meeting on Monday, November 24, 7:30pm, Cubberley Community Center, Room A-3, or by contacting Marion Mandell at marionb@sonic.net or 650.493.3798 or Lynne Russell at lynnerussell1@gmail.com (her daughter, a Gunn HS junior, participated in the exchange two years ago).
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