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| College Visits (C&CC ) New | Monday
| Oct. 19
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Paly Sports Boosters Fundraiser, all day, The Counter ( Paly) New | Monday
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Paly Robotics Parents & Boosters Mtg, 7:30pm, Rm 903 ( Paly) | | Tuesday | Oct. 20 |
Dig Pink Volleyball Match, 5:30 & 6:45pm, Gunn ( Paly) New | Wednesday
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| | Wednesday | Oct. 21 | Paly Sports Boosters Meeting, 7pm, 1401 Parkinson Ave. (Paly)
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Paly Jazz Bands & Orchestra Concert, 7pm, Haymarket ( Paly) | | Sunday | Oct. 25 |
Paly Choirs' Fall Concert, 4pm, Grace Lutheran Church ( Paly) New | Friday
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Sophomore Parent Network Mtg, 8:30am, 2311 Middlefield Rd ( Paly) | Saturday
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Paly Golf Team Halloween Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, 9-11am, Student Center ( Paly) | | Friday | Nov. 20 |
Turkey Feast, Lunchtime ( PTSA) New |
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PTSA and PTA Announcements
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Class of 2018 (Sophomores) Parent Network Meeting
Fri, Oct. 30, 8:30-10 am, home of Laili Javid, 2311 Middlefield Rd.
Jonathan Frecceri (Paly Therapist) will speak about Paly's new Sources of Strength/Paly Wellness Initiative Program. Many parents had questions about this program at our Sept. meeting. At this Oct. 30 meeting, we'll hear more details and answer more questions. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Contact Julia Kossack ( JuliaPalyParent@gmail.com) or Julie Tomz ( JulieTomz@gmail.com).
Latte Cart Volunteers Needed
Nov. 18, Jan. 20, Mar. 16, Apr. 20
The PTSA provides for a Latte Cart vendor to come to Paly each month for faculty and staff. There are five events in total and this years dates are as follows: Sept. 16, Nov. 18, Jan. 20, Mar. 16, and Apr. 20. At these five events, parents provide treats for the faculty and staff beginning at 7:00 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. If you would like to volunteer to bring in snacks ranging from breakfast baked goods, fruit, juice, water, etc., please email me for more information, Andrea Lamb ( annlamb67@gmail.com). Your help and support for this tradition is greatly appreciated! The position for Latte Cart Coordinator is currently open and I will help transition the new volunteer. Please contact Linda Van Gelder ( lindavang@sbcglobal.net, (650) 813-0135 or Andrea Lamb ( annlamb67@gmail.com) for more information.
Turkey Feast - Volunteers & Donations Needed! New
Friday, November 20, morning food drop-off; event during lunchtime
Pies, turkey and cash donations needed for this student & staff favorite extended lunchtime event which benefits the Ecumenical Hunger Program. We need pies of all varieties (no nuts, please), roasted turkeys, and/or cash donations. Please deliver all food to the Student Center the morning of November 20th. Sign up to volunteer or bring pies and turkeys here. Too busy to volunteer or interested in making a cash donation? Please contact Melissa Anderson, melissa@lookfamily.org.
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Spirit Week Volunteering!
Thru Oct. 22
The students begin float construction the weekend of October 17th and 18th with float building/decorating continuing during the week of Oct 19-22nd after school and through dinner. The food delivery sign ups are coming along - thank you! But we still need more parents to volunteer time during the days and evenings in the Auto Shop to help supervise and support the students as they create their floats. It's a great, fun and easy way to get involved!! Please sign up on this Google Doc: https://goo.gl/du7rYr Or contact Spirit Week Co-Chairs: Mego Tracy mego.tracy@gmail.com or Susan Scheel susanischeel@sbcglobal.netSpirit Week 2015
Week of October 19-23
Viking Parents - Spirit Week 2015 approaches. Arguably the biggest week of the year for students, Spirit Week is Homecoming taken to another level, with games and competitions held each day at lunch. Students dress up, build floats, created dances and cheer their hearts out for a full week. There are also opportunities for you to join in the fun, or just come and watch the show. For all things Spirit Week, please go to:
Paly Sports Boosters Participation Donations New
Ongoing Congratulations to the Boys' F/S and Varsity water polo teams for being the first & only Paly teams with 100% participation donations! Participation donations and other contributions to Paly Sports Boosters make it possible for Viking athletes to compete on the court, on the field and in the pool. Aside from coaches stipends, it covers all athletic expenses including league fees, uniforms, equipment, transportation and officiating. The suggested donation amount is $200 per athlete per season (though all donation amounts are accepted, appreciated and tax-deductible.) If you've already donated, THANK YOU! If you haven't, please support Paly Athletics and make your contribution today. You can donate online at paly.net/athletics or give a check payable to Paly Sports Boosters to your coach or mail/drop off to the Paly office (50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301). Go Vikings!
Dig Pink Volleyball Match vs Los Altos to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research and Education New
Tues, Oct. 20, 5:30 pm JV, 6:45 pm Varsity at GUNN High School
4th Annual Dig Pink Volleyball match vs Los Altos High School. Come support the Lady Vikes as they take on Los Altos High School volleyball team in our 4th annual Dig Pink match at Gunn HS, Bow gym. FREE ADMISSION. Wear pink and make it a PINK OUT! Bake sale to raise funds open at 5pm. Donate to the Side Out Foundation at the match or online https://www.side-out.org/cb/campaigns/campaign/10574).
The Paly Sports Boosters Holiday Tree Fundraiser
Pre-Order Your Tree Today! (Now - through November 1st)
Get a head start on your Holiday preparations and support the Paly Sports Boosters at the same time! We're doing things a little differently this year, and doing pre-ordering of Christmas Trees. In order to participate, simply complete the tree pre-order form and drop it off in the office with your payment by November 1st or buy your tree online at: https://2015palysportsboostersholidaytreefundraiser.eventbrite.com.
Then, during our Tree Distribution Weekend, (December 4th-6th) you and your family will come to our tree lot to pick-out your tree. Yes, you still get to pick out your tree. These beautiful Noble and Douglas Fir trees will come directly from Oregon and arrive within 72 hours of being cut. Distribution Weekend will include Holiday Festivities, Holiday gift vendors, entertainment, food, and of course your chance to pick up Paly Gear for all your Holiday needs.
All tree, garland and wreath sales are 50% Tax Deductible and Allproceeds benefit all of Paly's sports programs. THANK YOU for supporting the Paly Sports Boosters.
The Counter Palo Alto fundraiser benefitting Paly Sports Boosters NewMon, Oct. 19, all day Another get-out-of-cooking restaurant fundraiser! Come enjoy dinner at The Counter Palo Alto and support Paly Athletics. 15% of your check at The Counter will benefit all sports at Paly. Come for lunch! Come for dinner! Eat in or order out! Catering works, too! Thanks for supporting Paly Sports Boosters and Paly Athletics. (Must present flyer with order.) Paly Robotics Parents and Boosters Meeting Mon, Oct. 19, 7:30 m, Paly Robotics Lab (Room 903) Parents and robotics boosters: Come to the Boosters Board of Directors meeting to find out about and support the team. If you have questions email palyroboticsboosters@gmail.comPaly Sports Boosters Meeting Wed, Oct. 21, 7pm Anderson home, 1401 Parkinson Ave Join us for the monthly Paly Sports Boosters meeting at the home of co-president, Melissa Anderson. We'll get an update from Athletic Director Kathi Bowers and hear about our upcoming Holiday Tree Fundraising Program (you can pre-order your tree in October!) Paly Jazz Bands & Orchestra Concert Thurs, Oct. 22, 7pm, Haymarket Theatre The Paly Instrumental Music Department presents the Jazz Bands & Orchestra in their debut concert of the year with Jeff Willner conducting. Free admission.
Announcement from the City of Palo Alto transportation division bicycle and pedestrian program: New
Improvements for safe cycling, walking, and driving are planned for Churchill Ave. There will be a community meeting on Thurs. Oct. 22, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM to update citizens on the progress of phase 1 (from Castilleja Ave to El Camino Real) and plans for phase 2 (Caltrain tracks to Bryant St.). The meeting will be at Palo Alto High School, in the Media Arts Center Atrium and is open to all, not just Paly community members, so feel free to pass this on to neighbors. More information: Click "Download flyer for details" at http://paly.net/news/oct-22-churchill-area-improvements-community-meeting
Paly Choirs' Fall Concert New
Sun, Oct. 25, 4pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley Street
The Palo Alto High School Choral Program presents "Gems", a Fall Concert featuring classic choral repertoire from J.S. Bach, Randall Thompson, William Byrd, Claudio Monteverdi and more. The award-winning Paly Concert Choir will be joined by our Madrigal Singers, Spectrum Singers, Beginning Choir, Men's Chorus, and a cappella groups. Tickets at the door - $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, children under 12 free.
Paly Golf Team Halloween Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sat, Oct. 31, 9-11am, Palo Alto High School Student Center Please join the Palo Alto High School Boys & Girls Golf Teams for a Halloween Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Coach Knight and the Paly Golf Team dads are going to flip delicious pancakes which members of the Paly Golf Team will serve to you along with other scrumptious breakfast food and beverages. Grab your friends and family and come support your team! Ticket sales start Tuesday Oct 13th. Buy tickets from golf team members, Coach Knight or email Team Mom Pam Wagner ( pamelajillwagner@comcast.net). Tickets $10 per person. Paly Sports Boosters Olive Oil Fundraiser Through Dec. 18
The Paly Sports Booster's are pleased to announce that as part of our fundraising efforts this fall, we are pleased to bring you Cloud 9 Orchard products. Cloud 9 Orchard owner, May Chevallier and her family have been growing and producing their award winning premium olive oil on their farm in Monterey County since 2008. 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. This is your opportunity to order some award winning olive oils for yourself, or for your friends and family not to mention, they make great corporate gifts! We'll have two pick up dates, one will be prior to Thanksgiving (details to be announced) and the other date will be the weekend of our Holiday Tree Distribution, December 4th-6th. To order your olive oil, please contact May Chevallier at may@cloud9orchard.com or pick up an order form in the Paly Office.
Fiery Arts Glass Workshops at Palo Alto High School
Oct. 10-11, Nov. 14-15, or Dec. 12-13, 9-3 pm at Paly's Glass Studio
Yes, we have a glass studio at Paly. These workshops are open to the public, students and parents. Here's your chance to learn to blow glass at Paly. Workshops do fill up, 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. Workshop flyer
Paly Sports Booster Passes good for all Paly home games!
See http://paly.net/boosters/sports-boosters for more information. Purchase passes for admittance to all home games so that you don't have to stand in ticket lines! Students, $30, Single $40, Family $60; Seniors $20 |
College & Career Center
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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 Rep VisitsStudents must have their teacher's permission one day in advance if missing class. Pick up a form in the C&CC, or download it. Bring the signed form the day of the visit to ensure the absence from class is cleared and marked as an activity rather than a truancy. College visits scheduled for the next two weeks are listed below. For a full list of all visits through Spring, login to Naviance using your user ID and password or login as a Guest with no password. Click on the "Colleges" tab then click "view all upcoming college visits" within the "my colleges" section. Due to increased student attendance and limited space in the College Center, we are no longer able to permit parents to attend college representative visits, please click to read more information about this policy.
The University of Montana, Missoula 10/19/15 8:15 AM
Brown University 10/19/15 9:15 AM
Northwestern University 10/19/15 10:15 AM
Skidmore College 10/19/15 11:15 AM
Marymount California University 10/19/15 12:45 PM
Arizona State University 10/19/15 1:45 PM
Amherst College 10/19/15 2:30 PM (NEW)
Brandeis University 10/20/15 8:15 AM
Baylor University 10/20/15 9:00 AM
Dickinson College 10/20/15 10:00 AM
Macalester College 10/20/15 10:45 AM
Linfield College 10/20/15 12:15 PM
The University of Alabama 10/20/15 1:00 PM
Colorado College 10/20/15 2:00 PM
University of Kansas 10/21/15 8:15 AM
Juniata College 10/21/15 9:00 AM
Pomona College 10/21/15 10:00 AM (NEW)
Middlebury College 10/21/15 10:45 AM
Marquette University 10/21/15 12:15 PM
California Lutheran University 10/21/15 1:00 PM
University of Michigan 10/21/15 2:00 PM
University of California, Santa Barbara 10/21/15 2:45 PM
Carleton College 10/22/15 8:15 AM
Carroll College (Montana) 10/22/15 9:00 AM (NEW)
Columbia University 10/22/15 10:00 AM
Mills College 10/22/15 10:45 AM
Case Western Reserve University 10/23/15 8:15 AM
University of San Diego 10/23/15 10:45 AM
Boston University 10/23/15 2:45 PM
Week of 10/26 (ALL NEW):
Emerson College 10/26/15 8:15 AM
Merrimack College 10/26/15 9:15 AM
University of California, Santa Cruz 10/26/15 10:15 AM
Barnard College 10/26/15 11:15 AM
California Institute of the Arts 10/26/15 12:45 PM
Art Room - 5th period
Bennington College 10/26/15 1:45 PM
Reed College 10/26/15 2:30 PM
American Jewish University 10/27/15 8:15 AM
Smith College 10/27/15 9:00 AM
McGill University 10/28/15 8:15 AM
Western Washington University 10/28/15 9:00 AM
University of Rochester 10/28/15 10:00 AM
Berklee College of Music 10/28/15 10:45 AM
University of Waterloo 10/28/15 1:00 PM
Virginia Commonwealth University 10/28/15 2:00 PM
Bates College 10/28/15 2:45 PM
Seattle University 10/29/15 8:15 AM
Oregon State University 10/29/15 9:00 AM
Occidental College 10/29/15 10:00 AM
Rhode Island School of Design 10/29/15 10:45 AM
Lasell College 10/29/15 12:15 PM
The Ohio State University 10/29/15 1:00 PM
Syracuse University 10/30/15 8:15 AM
Technion Israel Institute of Technology 10/30/15 9:00 AM
Trinity College 10/30/15 10:00 AM
Knox College 10/30/15 10:45 AM
Lehigh University 10/30/15 1:00 PM
Goucher College 10/30/15 2:45 PM
OFF-CAMPUS Visits for weeks of 10/19 and 10/26:
(Details - Naviance/colleges/upcoming visits click "information")
Boston College 10/19/15 7:00 PM San Jose
University of Notre Dame 10/19/15 7:00 PM Atherton (NEW)
California State University, San Bernardino 10/24/15 8:30 AM CSU San Bernardino
California State University, Chico 10/24/15 9:00 AM Chico
California State University, Sacramento 10/24/15 1:00 PM CSU Sacramento
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 10/25/15 3:30 PM San Jose
University of Miami 10/26/15 7:00 PM San Mateo
Humboldt State University 10/30/15 Humboldt State University
Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through October 31
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 Navianceusing 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.
Seton Hall University Pirates Pitch Competition: Deadline 10/18
Davidson College - Belk Scholarship: Deadline for PALY nomination 10/24
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships: Deadline 10/25
Neuroscience Research Prize: Deadline 10/28
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Community Service
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Get Involved! Students: Pursue Your Interests with Community Service
While community service is not a graduation requirement in PAUSD, roughly one-third of students do complete 100 hours or more while in high school as a way to pursue their interests and passions, and share talents and skills. Discover the hundreds of ways you can Get Involved by perusing the stories found in these resources: videos, essays, photos, and more!
Make a Difference Day
Saturday, Oct. 24, 8:30am-2pm, King Plaza, 250 Hamilton Ave.,
All Ages Welcome!
Join the Palo Alto YMCA Family, the City of Palo Alto, and Youth Community Service on National Make a Difference Day! The day will kick off with breakfast and a guest speaker. Groups will then go out to volunteer at various service sites around the area. After their community service activities, all groups will come back to King Plaza for lunch and to participate in a community art reflection.
Flexible and Convenient Community Service Opportunity at Jordan Middle School
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Unity Day 2015 - When We Stand Together, No One Stands Alone
Wed, Oct. 21, all PAUSD schools
PAUSD will celebrate Unity Day 2015 to promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion in our school communities. Each school will participate in its own way, so find out what your school is doing. Join us in building a united voice of respect, WEAR ORANGE on Wednesday, October 21st! October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Awareness events are sponsored by PAUSD, and supported by the Palo Alto Council of PTA's, the Palo Alto CAC of SELPA 1, Parent Advocates for Student Success (PASS), and the LGBTQQ Committee. Questions: Ghislene Da Silva, gdasilva@pausd.org;(Student Services office) or contact your school PTA.
PAUSD IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES
PAUSD IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES for the "Coordinator for District Communications" position. The Coordinator is responsible for communicating key information about the district both internally and to the general public. The Coordinator is also responsible for promoting a better understanding of the school district's objectives, programs, and achievements; promoting a community climate of support for the district; and providing communication services to schools and departments. The district is looking for someone with experience in public relations, journalism, public school administration or a similar background. See job details and apply online here.
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Announcement from the City of Palo Alto transportation division bicycle and pedestrian program: New
Improvements for safe cycling, walking, and driving are planned for Churchill Ave. There will be a community meeting on Thurs. Oct. 22, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM to update citizens on the progress of phase 1 (from Castilleja Ave to El Camino Real) and plans for phase 2 (Caltrain tracks to Bryant St.). The meeting will be at Palo Alto High School, in the Media Arts Center Atrium and is open to all, not just Paly community members, so feel free to pass this on to neighbors. More information: Click "Download flyer for details" at http://paly.net/news/oct-22-churchill-area-improvements-community-meeting
SELPA1 CAC Mental Health Committee Teen Support Group
Intake interviews for this session will continue until October 15th.
The SELPA1 CAC Mental Health committee is forming a new adolescent/teen support group in partnership with CHAC (Community Health Awareness council of Mountain View - http://www.chacmv.org/ ), Mills-Peninsula Hospital of San Mateo, and several other location mental health organizations. Prospective participants should call Elizabeth Wilson from CHAC at 650-965-2020 for an intake interview.
Share your Passion & Expertise - Become an Advanced Authentic Research (AAR) Program Mentor to Gunn and/or Paly Student(s) Mentor Matching Oct 1-15 People with passion can change the world for the better, please let our Titans (Gunn) & Vikings (Paly) discover their passion with you... The AAR student application deadline is fast approaching, we are looking for more mentors. If you are willing to participate as a mentor or want to learn more about the role, please email jchoe@pausd.org or visit http://aar.pausd.org/ to learn more and apply online. Your time commitment can be flexible, as the AAR program will provide students the necessary support to allow this flexible time commitment. The Advanced Authentic Research (AAR) Program is a unique opportunity for PAUSD students in grades 10-12 to do original research in an area of their choosing. These students will bring passion, curiosity, and perseverance to the program. The students will be paired with mentors/advisors who are experts in the field of the student's choosing. It is possible for more than one student to work on a given project. The mentor will support and facilitate the student's work in the mentor's lab, office, or other appropriate environment. The student's research will be supported by the process oriented curriculum developed by the AAR team. The expectation is that students will spend about 60 hours per semester (3-4 hours per week) on their project. The program is offered as a Pass/Fail option and will earn 5 credits per semester. Learn more about the Advanced Authentic Research Program: https://www.pausd.org/programs/advanced-authentic-research-aar
Love Art and Art History?
Weekly meetings held every Friday, 9:30-11 am at Art Education, 25F Churchill Avenue
Volunteer docents needed to give presentations about the lives and work of Master Artists to PAUSD elementary students. Training provided by Arts Coordinator, Sharon Ferguson. Art History background preferred but not required. Flexible hours. For more information contact Art Education (650) 329-3939 or email Emily at emarshall@pausd.org
Participate in the 7
TH Annual Ride & Yoga For Ravenswood Fundraiser!
Sun, Oct. 11, 8am-1pm, 210 Park Lane, Atherton, CA Help fundraise for the Ravenswood Family Health Center, a community health center providing medical services to Silicon Valley's low-income residents, by participating in a 30- or 50-mile bike ride ($100 registration), or a 90-minute yoga class ($30 registration). We all prosper when everyone has access to healthcare - Ravenswood prevents thousands of ER visits every year, saving Silicon Valley hospitals and taxpayers millions of dollars. Event includes breakfast, coffee, and lunch for all, and a jersey (for bikers) or hand towel (for yogis) with advance registration. Helmets and yoga mats are bring-your-own. Riders and yogis of all ages are welcome; child care/Spanish translation services not provided. Visit www.4ravenswood.org or email jwurtz@ravenswoodfhc.org for more information or to register.
Auditions - The Nutcracker at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre
Oct 13 - 14, 4 - 6 pm, Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Announcing auditions for The Nutcracker, part of the 2015 - 2016 Main Stage Season at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre. Auditions are open to youth ages 8 - High School. For more information about what to prepare, rehearsal and performance dates, as well as FAQ's, please visit: www.cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre and click the AUDITIONS link. The Palo Alto Children's Theatre is a program of the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department, Arts and Sciences Division.
SAFE Silicon Valley - Student Support Meeting New
Sat, Oct. 17, 10-11:30am, Arrillaga Family Recreation Center at 700 Alma St, Menlo Park
SAFE (Student Advisors for Education) is a student community that strives to educate, mentor, and support fellow students, parents and teachers regarding the challenges and strengths of students with learning and attention differences. Parents are asked to drop off and pick up, but are welcome to come in and introduce themselves. If you are a first-time attendee and have any questions, please email sf@studentadvisors.org. FREE and open to students ages 13-19 interested in joining, so encourage your friends to join you. Register at
http://portal.parentseducationnetwork.org/event-2066436
Safety and Emergency Awareness and Preparedness Fair
Sun, Oct. 18, 2-5 pm at Addison Elementary School, 650 Addison Ave.
Are you prepared? Please come to the Emergency Preparedness (ePrep) and Home Safety Fair. Find out how to prepare your family for any type of emergency. Family and pet safety, hands only CPR demo, martial arts demo, bicycle safety. Free Admission and prizes - more info: vxqliu@gmail.com & ptac.paloaltopta.org.
Global Family Day at the Palo Alto Art Center
Sun, Oct. 18, 2 - 4:30 pm, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto
Celebrate our diverse community with the Art Center on Sunday, Oct. during free Global Family Day. There will be hands-on artmaking, including sugar skull decorating, Mandala-inspired bird feeders, community wish flags and Gyotaku-inspired leaf and fish prints. Festivities include live performances by Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance & Drum and Raices de Mexico, and a special project led by guests from Abilities United and Magical Bridge Playground. All activities are appropriate for ages 5 and up. For more information go to:
Teen Read Week
Tue, Oct 20, 4-6 pm , Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road
Teen Tuesday event at Mitchell Park Library. Enjoy a break from everything to watch a newly released movie packed with adventure. Snacks provided.
Suicide Prevention and Grieving
Wed, Oct . 21, 7-9pm Covington Elementary,School, 205 Covington, Los Altos
Presented by Charlotte Ross Fisher, who was the founding CEO at the Suicide Prevention & Crisis Center of San Mateo County for over 22 years and was Executive director of Youth Suicide National Center in Washington, DC. This event is free and registration is not required. This parent education event is sponsored by the SELPA 1 CAC. For more information, see www. Selpa1cac.org
SELPA 1 CAC. For more information, see www.selpa1cac.org. Jordan Middle School Drama Presents 'A Haunting We Will Go' Thurs-Fri, Oct 22-Oct 23, 7 pm; Sat, Oct 24, 2:30 pm; Jordan MP Room Just in time for Halloween, Jordan Middle School Drama Dept. presents "A Haunting We Will Go", a modern mystery-comedy. It promises to get you in the Halloween spirit as you join glamorous, young television producer Norma Corwin as she fulfills a childhood vow to spend a night alone in The Inn of the Three Sisters, an eerie and forbidding hotel famous for an unresolved murder, horrifying spirit manifestations and murderous intrigue. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Ticket prices are $5 for children/students and $10 for adults.
Help Create a Community Quilt
Oct. 23 & 24, 2:30-4:30 PM, Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto
Try your hand at painting on silk with Creative Ecology artist-in-residence Linda Gass. Working with Linda and volunteers, you can contribute to a community quilt that will be included in the exhibition of work Linda is creating during the in-the-gallery phase of her residency.
Ragazzi Boys Chorus and American Boychoir Joint Concert
Sat. Oct. 24, 7:30 pm, Aragon High School PAC, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo
Ragazzi Boys Chorus is proud to host and share the stage with the touring American Boychoir, one of the finest boy choirs in the United States. Enjoy choral classics in the rich boychoir tradition as two arts organizations, present an evening of gorgeous sound. The Ragazzi Boys Chorus provides musical education and performance opportunities for the 200 boys and young men throughout the Bay Area who participate in this internationally recognized program. The American Boychoir performs regularly with world-class orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.Tickets and info at http://ragazzi.org/performances/
Make a Difference Day
Sat, Oct. 24, 8:30am-2pm, King Plaza, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
All Ages Welcome!
Join the Palo Alto YMCA Family, the City of Palo Alto, and Youth Community Service on National Make a Difference Day! The day will kick off with breakfast and a guest speaker. Groups will then go out to volunteer at various service sites around the area. After their community service activities, all groups will come back to King Plaza for lunch and to participate in a community art reflection.
Free Internship Workshops
Sat. Oct. 24 and Nov. 7 and 14. 1-4 p.m., Mitchell Park Community Center
Take one or all free workshops. Oct. 24: Creating A Winning Resume, Nov. 7: Building a Network & Interview Skills; Nov.14: Refining Your Interview Skills. Preference given to juniors and seniors. Workshops are sponsored by IQ650 who is dedicated to connecting kids to meaningful business experiences via internships. Space is limited and register at iq650.com/workshops/. Preference given to juniors and seniors. Email for more info: future@iq650.com
Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Sat, Oct 24, 8 PM; Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra presents its Orchestra Concert I featuring Laura Griffiths, Principal Oboe of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. The concert features Concerto in D major for Oboe & small orchestra, by Richard Strauss, Adrienne Albert's Western Suite, and Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish) by Robert Schumann. General Admission $22, Seniors $18, and Student tickets $10. Tickets are available for online purchase until 24 hrs before the concert at http://www.paphil.org/pages/concerts/orch1.php or at the door one half-hour before the performance
Domestic Violence-It Couldn't Happen Here, Couldn't It? New
Wed, Oct. 28, 7- 9pm, El Palo Alto Room, Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd.
This forum will give residents a safe place to talk openly about this difficult subject. Seven expert panelists moderated by Major Karen Holman will discuss the psychological, legal, cultural and economic challenges facing domestic violence victims in Palo Alto, along with local resources available to assist them. Keynote address by Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara County Supervisor and head of Intimate Partner Violence Taskforce. Info: mary.constantino@cityofpaloalto.org Participate in WALK THE WALL Sun, Nov. 8; 1-3 PM, Walk-a-thon around Shoreline Lake Walk the Wall is a global movement organized by International China Concern to overcome abandonment in China. The annual walk-a-thon gives participants from K-12 to fundraise for the many children in China who are abandoned due to disability. For more information: https://youtu.be/sNZUpa1mEVc. Event website: Walk the Wall 2015 - San Francisco - HomeGunn High School Theatre presents OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder New Nov. 5, 6pm - Opening Night Performance and Gala, all tickets $20; Nov. 7, 12-14, 7:30pm, tix in advnce $8 Students/$10 General, at door $10 Students/$12 General; Tues, Nov. 10, 4pm, all tix $5 Tix available at gunntheatre.org, the Gunn Student Activities Office, or at the door until they sell out
The Legischool Project: Essay and Editorial Cartoon Contests This year's essay contest [http://www.csus.edu/calst/LegiSchool_contests/2015EssayFlyer.pdf] focuses on political participation among young people. What changes will increase participation among your peers? Winners receive round-trip travel to Sacramento to meet with state leaders and share their views. DEADLINE: November 18. T he editorial cartoon contest [http://www.csus.edu/calst/LegiSchool_contests/2015_Art_Contest.pdf] gives students a chance to think critically and express themselves creatively. Cartoons must be centered on a policy topic that affects California. All high school students are invited to participate. Winners receive cash prizes and their cartoons will be featured on KQED's website. DEADLINE: December 4. For more information: http://www.csus.edu/calst/contests.html Palo Alto Chinese School is Accepting New Students
Palo Alto Chinese School has been serving the community in Chinese language instructions for 53 years, and is still 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 - Grade 12, for students from heritage families. The Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) track is offered from K - Grade 7, for students with little exposure to Chinese language. For more info, check http://www.paloaltochineseschool.org/ or email admission@paloaltochineseschool.org.
Fall Classes at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre - Register Now!
Register today for Theatre, Music and Dance classes at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre! Highlights of the Fall Catalogue include Creative Dramatics, Intro to Acting, Shaking Shakespeare, Acting for Film, Prince and Princess Ballet, plus private acting and vocal classes - and much more! To start the registration process, please visit: www.cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre and click the CLASSES link. Buddies4Math: Help 2nd-5th Graders with Math, Earn Community Svc Hours Most Fridays from 4:05-5:55pm, 1st semester tutoring through Dec. 4 at Castro Elementary, 505 Escuela Ave., Mountain View Buddies4Math is a great opportunity to help elementary school students who struggle with math while earning community service hours and working with friends. The program has had incredible quantifiable (STAR test) results, due in part to the work of Paly student volunteers. Volunteering for all sessions throughout the year is roughly equivalent to half the requirements for the President's Volunteer Service Award. Buddies4Math seeks Paly students interesting in tutoring and also those willing to take on leadership positions in the program under the mentorship of current student leaders. Contact buddies4math@gmail.com or visit buddies4math.org for additional information.
Are you having your child (6m-13yo) vaccinated against the flu this fall?
Stanford University would appreciate your help in furthering seasonal flu research by volunteering your child for a study. Your participation will help scientists better understand the immune system by studying the responses to the flu vaccine. Your child will receive the same current FDA-licensed seasonal flu vaccine otherwise given by their pediatricians at no cost + $30 for every visit completed. A small blood sample or nasal swab may be collected.
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University Celebrates Artists at Work
Artists at Work on view through January 18, 2016
The Cantor Arts Center presents a major new exhibition, Artists at Work, which examines how artists become inspired, how artists make objects and how place impacts artists' work. Includes works by Édouard Manet, J. M. W. Turner, Thomas Hart Benton, Sol LeWitt, Richard Serra, Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and other renowned American and European artists. Also included are loaned works by contemporary artists Trevor Paglen, Garth Weiser, Hope Gangloff and Rachel Owens, among others. The Cantor Arts Center is open six days a week, Wed-Mon, 11 AM -5 PM, Thurs until 8 PM. Admission is free. The Cantor is located on the Stanford campus. Information: 650-723-4177, museum.stanford.edu.
Stanford Sleep Study Ongoing We are currently conducting a study to help teens (14-18) go to bed earlier and wake up earlier. The treatment involves use of a light device that is placed by the child's bedside and flashes periodically throughout the night. Teens also meet for four sessions with a licensed psychologist at Stanford University to learn about sleep and strategies to improve sleep. The paid study requires completing a sleep diary daily for five weeks. Please contact the Zeitzer Laboratory at teensleep@stanford.eduor (650) 725-7767. |
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