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Paly Sports Booster Fundraiser at Olive Garden, All Day ( Paly) New | | Tuesday | Nov. 3 | Great Minds at Campus, 7pm, MAC (Paly) | | Thursday | Nov. 4 |
Speaker Event following PTSA General Assn. Meeting, 8:30am, LCR ( PTSA) Updated | Fri-Sat
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Nov. 12-13
| Paly Theatre presents:Homer's The Odyssey, 7:30pm,
Haymarket Theater ( Paly) New | Sunday
| Nov. 8
| Paly Theatre presents:Homer's The Odyssey, 2pm,
Haymarket Theater (Paly) New
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| Nov. 10
| Paly Sports Booster Fundraiser at Paxti's Pizza, All Day (Paly) New
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Turkey Feast, Lunchtime ( PTSA) |
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Speaker Event Following PTSA Meeting Updated
Thursday, Nov. 4, 8:30-10am, Library Conference Room (LCR)
Who supports the students at Paly besides the teachers? How can parents help their children advocate for themselves? What is a day in the life of a principal like? Learn more about these and other questions you have from Carolyn Benfield. Carolyn was a Paly parent and has been working at Paly for 18 years. She is the principal's secretary and has great Viking Spirit and her finger on the pulse of Paly. Following a short business meeting and an update on Sources of Strength at Paly (led by Jonathan Frecceri - Wellness Coordinator and Josh Bloom - Social Emotional Learning TOSA), Carolyn will speak briefly and answer questions. Contact: Linda van Gelder ( lindavang@sbcglobal.net).
Hope, Help, Strength - Sources of Strength in Palo Alto New
Thurs, Nov. 12, 7-8:30pm, Spangenberg Theatre at Gunn High School
Families, students and community members are invited to learn about Sources of Strength.
Guest speaker is Dr. Shashank Joshi (Stanford University)
Dawn Billman and Lori Buechler, Paly Parent Education Co-chairs
Latte Cart Coordinator and Volunteers Needed Nov. 18, Jan. 20, Mar. 16, Apr. 20 The position for Latte Cart Coordinator is currently open and we need a coordinator to continue this tradition. The dates have been reserved and the previous coordinator will help transition the new volunteer. Please contact Linda Van Gelder ( lindavang@sbcglobal.net), PTSA President, for more information. The PTSA provides for a Latte Cart vendor to come to Paly each month for faculty and staff. On four more of the Latte Cart days, parents provide treats to go with the coffee. This year's remaining dates are: Nov. 18, Jan. 20, Mar. 16, and Apr. 20 (all Wednesdays). At these 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 Beth Martin ( bmartin@pausd.org) to be added to the volunteer list. Your help and support for this tradition is greatly appreciated!
Turkey Feast - Volunteers & Donations Still Needed! Updated
Friday, November 20, morning food drop-off; event during lunchtimeWe only have half the food and cash donations needed! Still need more pies, turkeys and cash donations 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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Two more restaurant fundraisers benefitting Paly Sports Boosters! New
Tuesday, November 3, Olive Garden (on El Camino), All Day
Tuesday, November 10, Paxti's Pizza (on Emerson St), All Day
The last two restaurant fundraisers of the season benefiting Paly Sports Boosters will be at Olive Garden on El Camino (November 3rd) and Paxti's Pizza downtown on Emerson (November 10th). Both of these fine restaurants are generously donating 10% of their entire day's sales to Paly Athletics! No flyer necessary. So grab a friend or your entire family and head over for lunch or dinner at either (or both!) of these restaurants. Thanks for supporting Paly Sports Boosters and Paly Athletics!
Upcoming Traffic Issue
The City is replacing the sewer line on Churchill between Alma and Bryant, and this road section may be closed to cars in one or both directions due to construction. The contractor will maintain access for cyclists during construction if at all possible. To increase the safety of our many students who bike to Paly using this segment, please avoid driving your car on this part of Churchill in the morning and afternoon commute times. If you must drive, please be extra careful around cyclists and construction workers. Please note that drivers are prohibited from crossing Alma westbound on Churchill before 8:30am.
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.
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Great Minds At Campus
Tues, Nov. 3, 7pm, MAC
Paly's Media Arts Boosters continues its series of "Great Minds At Campus" speaker events. John Markoff (Paly '67), Senior Writer (Science and Technology) for the New York Times, will be discussing his new book, Machines of Loving Grace: The Quest for Common Ground Between Humans and Robots. Tickets are $10 adult/ $5 student, and must be purchased in advance through paly-macgmac-markoff.eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit Media Arts Boosters, which supports projects and initiatives of Paly's various media arts programs. Please contact Michele Dulik with questions, mdulik6@gmail.com
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 Paly Theatre presents: Homer's The Odyssey New
Fri. Nov. 6, Sat. Nov. 7, Thurs. Nov. 12, and Fri. November 13 @ 7:30pm
Sun. Nov. 8 @ 2pm at the Palo Alto High School Haymarket Theatre, 50 Embarcadero Rd. Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" is a brilliant, witty and captivating portrayal of an age-old story? of the Hero's journey. This classic brings to life the story of Odysseus's ten-year struggle to find his way home. Monsters, seductive Sirens, love and loss all weave together in this compelling tale. Students & Seniors $7.00, Adults $10.00, reserved seats are available at http://palytheatre.seatyourself.biz or at the door. Box office opens one hour prior to curtain.
Support Paly Cheer and Dance with our Holiday Pie Fundraiser! New
Fri, Nov. 20 (order deadline), Fri. Dec. 11 (pie delivery)
Enjoy delicious holiday pies while supporting your Cheer and Dance teams! Apple, Berry, and Pumpkin Pies are available. They are flash-frozen from Gidzich Farms in Watsonville and are simply scrumptious! Thank you for supporting our Paly Cheer/Dance teams, and helping them get to Nationals! Get all the details at: http://www.palycheer.net/holiday-pies.html
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
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 To sign up, contact: David Camner, founder of Paly Glass, dcamner@pausd.org
Paly Sports Boosters Participation Donations
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!
Paly Sports Booster Passes good for all Paly home games!
Paly Gym Floorboards for Sale
Ongoing
Your last chance to own a piece of Paly history! Multiple sizes of these commemorative pieces of the Paly gym floor available. Proceeds benefit Paly Athletics. Contact Melissa Anderson melissa@lookfamily.org or see flyer for more details.
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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.
Oxbridge Academic Programs New
Mon., Nov. 9 - 11:35 am on the Quad Oxbridge Academic Programs are aimed at academically advanced students in grades 8-12 who have the desire to enrich their studies through experiential learning. They offer programs in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Montpellier, Barcelona, and New York. Their courses span all disciplines, including the sciences, the arts, the humanities and of course languages, as well as business, politics, creative writing, and many others. For more information please visit www.oxbridgeprograms.com
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.
Week of 11/2
Week of 11/2: The University of Iowa 11/2/15 8:15 AM Simmons College 11/2/15 10:15 AM Southern Oregon University 11/2/15 12:45 PM St. Olaf College 11/3/15 8:15 AM Grinnell College 11/3/15 12:15 PM University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 11/4/15 8:15 AM Menlo College 11/4/15 10:45 AM Lesley University 11/5/15 8:15 AM Week of 11/9 (ALL NEW): The University of Arizona 11/10/15 9:00 AM MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences 11/12/15 1:00 PM University of Oregon 11/12/15 1:45 PM OFF-CAMPUS Visits for weeks of 11/2 and 11/9: (All New) (Details - Naviance/colleges/upcoming visits click "information") California State University, Dominguez Hills 11/7/15 At CSU Dominguez Hills Sonoma State University 11/7/15 Rohnert Park, CA California State University, Channel Islands 11/7/15 1:00 PM CSU - Channel Islands School of the Art Institute of Chicago 11/8/15 12:00 PM San Francisco Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 11/13/15 San Jose Cal Maritime 11/14/15 Vallejo Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through November 15, 2015 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 for more information about scholarship resources. Bennington Young Writers Awards: Deadline 11/1 University of Kansas KU Scholarship: Deadline 11/1 (need to submit completed college application by this date to be considered) University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars Program: See Ms. Cernobori in the College Center by 11/1 to be considered for PALY nomination Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Scholars Program: See Ms. Cernobori in the College Center by 11/1 to be considered for PALY nomination Points Scholarship: Deadline 11/3 Boston University - Trustee Scholarship Program: Deadline 11/15 NewHendrix College - Hays Memorial Scholarship: Deadline 11/15 New Seattle University -The Sullivan Leadership Award: Deadline 11/15 New
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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!
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Navigating School Services for Children With Special Needs:Two Sessions New
Tue, Nov 3 & 10, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Av. Palo Alto 94301
The first workshop will cover how to make the transition from early intervention programs to school district special education services, what should happen in the assessment process, how to establish measurable goals and objectives, when to mainstream, and the concept of inclusion. The second workshop will cover your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, how to establish a collaborative/team-oriented relationship with the school district, and related school-based services and the resources available when parents/service providers and school district personnel don't agree. There will be time for personalized questions and answers. With Diana Blank, LCSW, $45 for single workshop, $90 for both. Register here.
CPR for Adults, Children and Infants (all ages) New
Wed, Nov 4, 6 - 9 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Av. Palo Alto 94301
This three-hour hands-on class will focus on the skills needed in an emergency including CPR practice with mannequins and an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Upon completion of the class, you will receive an American Heart Association Adult, Child and Infant Heartsaver CPR certification valid for 2 years. These certificates will be mailed within two weeks of the scheduled class. This class is for parents and caregivers. This class does not qualify for the day care licensing requirement. Program begins promptly at 6:00 PM. With: Susan Schmitz, RN, BSN, PHN, former cardiovascular surgical nurse. $80. Register here.
The 2015-2016 Children's Theatre Ten Minute Playwriting Contest New
Announcing the 2015 - 2016 Children's Theatre Ten Minute Playwriting Contest. Students in grade 3 - 12 may submit original work. Submissions will be accepted October 26 - December 18, 2015. Click for more information and to download an application.
Palo Alto Children's Theatre Presents Roald Dahl's "THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant) New
Nov 5-7, 13-14, 7pm; Nov 7-8, 14-15, 2pm; Nov 11-12 at 4:30pm; 1305 Middlefield Road
Join the Palo Alto Children's Theatre for Roald Dahl's "THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant)"! When Sophie encounters a giant in the middle of the night, she thinks she's about to be eaten! Lucky for her, this giant turns out to be the Big Friendly Giant, and together they embark on an adventure that will save the children of England! Running time: approximately 60 minutes. View full performance schedule and purchase tickets online: www.cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre or call (650) 463-4970.
Gunn High School Theatre presents OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder
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.
We Need to Hear From You!!
Sat, Nov. 7, 10-11:30 am on Stanford Campus
Stanford mental health professionals are conducting research focus groups with local youth and parents. With your input, we want to help build better mental health support for our families. The focus groups are for youth ages 14 - 19, Asian American youth ages 14 - 19, parents/guardians of youth between 14 & 19 years old and Asian American parents/guardians of youth between 14 &19- Not necessarily from the same family. Each participant will be given a $40 gift card. Info: Vicki Harrison, harrison123@stanford.edu.
Two Weeks. Fifty Events. Unleash Your Inner Scientist
Through Nov. 7, Bay Area-wide; Sat, Nov. 7, 10am-4pm, AT&T Park
The 5th annual Bay Area Science Festival returns with over 50 events throughout the Bay Area. Over 200 science, technology, and engineering organizations will present the fun and excitement of science through hands-on, interactive exhibits, science-themed performances and demonstrations, and family-oriented entertainment (K-12). Full festival schedule can be found at http://www.bayareascience.org. And be sure to join us at the free hands-on science Discovery Day at AT&T Park on 11/7/15 from 10am-4pm.
Rad American Women A-Z: A Conversation with Author Kate Schatz and Artist Miriam Klein Stahl
Sat, Nov. 7, 4pm, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way
Join an honest and engaging discussion with Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl about their new book, Rad American Women A-Z. Kate and Miriam are both mothers and teachers, so they're no stranger to entertaining young folks-audience participation is encouraged as they discuss how to be rad! Books will be on sale at the event. Miriam will also be silk-screening, so bring a t-shirt, onesie, or other clothing item if you want to rock your own Rad American Women A-Z gear! Tickets are $10 General Public/$5 Children under 18. http://paloaltojcc.org/Events/a-conversation-with-author-kate-schatz-and-artist-miriam-klein-stahl
Free Internship Workshops
Sat, Nov. 7 and 14, 1-4 pm, 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
Participate in WALK THE WALL Sun, Nov. 8, 1-3pm, 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 - HomeSpanish Immersion Opportunity for High School Students in Oaxaca, Mexico
(Summer 2016)
Information meeting: Mon, Nov. 16, 7 pm, Room A-3, Cubberley Community Center
If living in a beautiful and historic city, improving your Spanish language skills, learning about another culture, and building new friendships is something you'd like to do, come to the family information meeting about Neighbors Abroad's student exchange. Neighbors Abroad, Palo Alto's sister city organization, has sponsored a summer student exchange with Oaxaca, Mexico, since 1965. Applicants should be high school students at least 15 years old by June of 2016 who are studying Spanish at any level.
Veteran's Day Recognition Event
Mon, Nov. 9, 4pm, King Plaza (in front of City Hall)
In the spirit of community please join us in saluting all the men and women who have served our country and the families who support them. The Mobile Vet Center, Mobile Medical Outreach and public safety vehicles will be open for tours. The city will host an art table to create 'Thank You' cards to be sent to service members oversees. Firefighter John Preston, a military vet, and his band will provide music. For more information, please contact Janice Svendsen at 329-2015 or janice.svendsen@cityofpaloalto.org
Special Happiness Program in Palo Alto | Discover Your Unlimited Power by Art of Living Foundation
Special Happiness Program taught by Annelies Richmond. Annelies is the Director of teacher training programs at the Art of Living and is incredible in enabling people to own their power. Please visit http://bit.ly/HappyPeninsula to register for her Happiness Program, taught at Gunn High School Nov. 12-16 (weeknights 7-9:30pm, weekend 9:30am-3:30pm).
Special Workshop on Leadership and Mindfulness
The following free community event is also offered:
Yoga At the Park Sat, Oct.31 and Nov. 7, 11:30am-12:30pm
Let's Talk (SELPA 1 CAC) New
Mon, Nov 9, 10 AM - 12, Orchard Community Room, Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road
Let's Talk - A chance to ask questions and share ideas, resources, and support with other parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health challenges, etc. All are welcome, participants must respect confidentiality. This parent education event is sponsored by the SELPA 1 CAC ( www.selpa1cac.org) an all-volunteer group of parents of children with special needs. The event is free and open to anyone who feels they might benefit. No registration is necessary
6th District Legislative Round Table New
Thur, Nov 12, 7 - 8:30 PM, 589 W. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale (Fremont Union High School District Office) Professional Learning Center (back building)
Come share ideas with our locally elected California legislators and their staff on topics such as increased school funding, early childhood education, hungry students and more. RSVPs appreciated, but not required: advocacy@capta6.org
Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Sat, Nov. 14, 8pm; First Baptist Church, 305 N. California Ave.
Come join the Palo Alto Philharmonic for a night filled with beautiful chamber music. We are excited to present selections of Dvorak: (Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81), Reinecke: (Trio für Klavier, Oboe und Horn, a-Moll, op. 188), Strauss: (Serenade in E-flat Major, Op. 7) and Actor: (Fanfare for 8 Horns). Tickets: General Admission $22, Seniors $18, and Student tickets $10. Tickets are available in advance from www.paphil.org or at the door one half-hour before the performance. This concert venue is wheelchair accessible.
Alternative Pathways Through High School (SELPA 1 CAC) New
Wed, Nov 18, 7 - 9 PM, Covington Elementary School MP Room, 205 Covington, Los Altos
High school students with unusual learning, social, or emotional needs often need "customized" high school programs in order to succeed. Come and hear about some options in our community. For more information, see www.selpa1cac.org.
The Mask You Live In - Film Screening New
Wed, Nov 18, 7 - 9 PM, Parents Place, 200 Channing Av. Palo Alto 94301
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School and Parents Place invite you to attend a screening of The Mask You Live In, which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. This film explores boys' struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America's narrow definition of modern masculinity, repressed emotions, and gender stereotypes. Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media weigh in, presenting empirical evidence of what some are calling the "boy crisis" and offering tactics to combat it. Following the screening there will be a community conversation with experts from Parent Place. This is the youth version of this film and it is appropriate for middle school age students and up. $10. Register here.
Social Skills Treatment Study New
Stanford Psychiatry
Does your son need help to improve his social skills? We are conducting a behavioral treatment study to help children with developmental disabilities learn eye contact and social skills. Participation involves: a 3-4 day visit to Stanford, cognitive testing, awake MRI scan, and intensive behavioral intervention. Inclusion criteria: male children age 8-15 years, diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability, and does not experience seizures. Families will receive a report of the cognitive testing and a $100 honorarium for their time. To determine your child's eligibility for the study, please complete a brief survey: https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AUOIKqWIJ6gN1j
Help Improve The City's Free Shuttle Service
Many PAUSD secondary school students use the City of Palo Alto Free Shuttle to commute to school. The city is considering improvements to the Shuttle service and they are seeking community input to guide their planning process. Here is the link to a one-minute survey: http://cityofpaloalto.org/shuttle Fill it out to help the city understand how they can serve students better. To learn more or to provide more input, contact the City of Palo Alto Transportation Department at shuttle@CityofPaloAlto.org or call 650-329-2442.
Adopt A Teacher Who Needs Your Support
Make a real difference for a teacher and his/her students by "adopting" a K-8 teacher in East Palo Alto or east Menlo Park for a school year. Provide the teacher with encouraging notes and/or small gifts of appreciation, school supplies and support for two class parties. Financial commitment $500-600, time commitment very flexible. It's easy and fun to adopt a teacher with friends. Learn more or sign up at http://ravenswoodef.org/adopt-a-teacher/ or by contacting Jennifer Wythes Vettel at jwvettel@yahoo.com.
Directing Change
"Directing Change" is a film contest (final deadline for film submission is Mar 1, 2016) for California high school students to help reduce mental illness stigma & support suicide prevention. Directing Change is part of Each Mind Matters, California's Mental Health Movement. Each Mind Matters serves as the megaphone to amplify the voices of all people who want to put an end to stigma related to mental health and create a community where everyone feels comfortable reaching out for the support they deserve. For more information visit: eachmindmatters.org. For information on contest rules, various deadlines and FAQs please visit http://www.directingchange.org/
Love Art and Art History?
Weekly meetings held every Friday, 9:30-11 am at Art Education, 25F Churchill AvenueVolunteer 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
The Legischool Project: Essay and Editorial Cartoon Contests
This year's essay contest 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 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
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.
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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