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Sunday
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| Paly Theatre presents:Homer's The Odyssey, 2pm, Haymarket Theater
(Paly)
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| Nov. 12-13
| Paly Theatre presents:Homer's The Odyssey, 7:30pm, Haymarket Theater (Paly)
| Tuesday
| Nov. 10
| Paly Sports Booster Fundraiser at Paxti's Pizza, All Day (Paly) Updated
| Tuesday
| Nov. 10
| Friends of Paly Choirs Meeting, 7:30pm, Library (Paly) New
| Thursday
| Nov. 12
| Sources of Strength in Palo Alto, 7pm, Gunn Theater (PTSA) Updated
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Jr. Parent Networking Meeting ( PTSA) New | | Monday | Nov. 16 |
Celebrating the Acquisition of the Jeannie Barrage Archive ( Paly) New | | Friday | Nov. 20 |
Turkey Feast, Lunchtime ( PTSA) Updated |
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PTSA and PTA Announcements
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The Paly Student Directory is back online!!!
The Paly Student Directory has been offline for over a week due to problems with the ISP. During this period, Tangleworks, the Paly directory service provider, migrated the entire directory to a more reliable internet service provider. The Directory is back online as of Sunday morning and in full operation. We apologize for any inconveniences caused by the outage. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact: palydirectory@gmail.comYou can access the directory at: https://paly.tangledir.com/Hope, Help, Strength - Sources of Strength in Palo Alto Updated
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).
Please join us to learn how to continue the conversations of hope, help, and strength at home and in our families as well. Flyers in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean can be found on the Paly PTSA webpage (http://palyptsa.paloaltopta.org/).
Dawn Billman and Lori Buechler, Paly Parent Education Co-chairs
Jr. Parent Networking Meeting New
Fri, Nov. 13, 8:30-9:45am, 114 Walter Hays Drive
Please join us at the next Jr Parent Networking meeting for a parent led panel on the college application and attendance process --- as experienced parents tell us about what the process was like for them. lessons learned and what to look out for and to do. Refreshments welcome.
Thanks! Kathy and Mudita
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!
Volunteer Opportunity to Support Paly Teachers and Staff New
Show gratitude to our wonderful Paly teachers and staff by offering to chair either the Staff Holiday Lunch or the Staff Appreciation Week lunch. It's a small way to say "thanks" to all those at Paly who help our kids learn and thrive. If interested, please contact Cindy Roberts cinroberts@sbcglobal.net.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed New
The Paly Meals on Wheels program needs more volunteers to bring emergency meals to Paly families in crisis. If you're interested in being on the Meals on Wheels' list of volunteers, please email Liz Lee, Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator at liz@funghi.com. Please include your day and evening phone number(s).Are you a family in crisis and in need of help with some dinners delivered to your door? Send an email and we'll try to help. Please include any dietary restrictions. Questions? Call me at 650 843-0413.
Turkey Feast - Volunteers & Donations Still Needed! Updated
Friday, November 20, morning food drop-off; event during lunchtime
Lots of help still needed for this annual student & staff favorite extended lunchtime event which benefits the Ecumenical Hunger Program. We especially need roasted turkeys and cash donations. A few more volunteer spots available here. Interested in making a cash donation? Please contact Melissa Anderson, melissa@lookfamily.org
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Last Chance to Double Your Donation is Coming!
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From Nov 16th to Nov 20th, donations to PiE will be matched, dollar for dollar up to $200,000.
PiE funds over 250 caring adults at all PAUSD schools - including elementary, middle and high schools. From classroom aides, to elective class teachers, to caring counselors and mentors, PiE funded staff make a difference for our kids everyday.
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Last restaurant fundraiser benefitting Paly Sports Boosters! Updated
Tues, Nov. 10, Paxti's Pizza (on Emerson St), All Day
The last restaurant fundraiser of the season benefiting Paly Sports Boosters will be at Paxti's Pizza downtown on Emerson. This fine restaurant is 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 Paxti's. Thanks for supporting Paly Sports Boosters and Paly Athletics!
Friends of Paly Choirs Monthly Meeting New Tues, Nov. 10, 7:30pm, Library Please join us for an update on all things choir! We will be discussing plans for our upcoming Madrigal Feaste so please join us to help make this event a success! Questions? Please contact us at fopc@palychoirs.com.
California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) New
Tues, Nov. 10 during tutorial
The CHKS is being administered to 11th grade students on Tuesday, November 10 during tutorial.
The CHKS is the largest statewide survey of resiliency, protective factors and risk behaviors in the nation and has led to a better understanding of the relationship between students' health behaviors and academic performances. Palo Alto Unified School District utilizes CHKS to inform policies, practices and programs for our schools at site-level and also district-level.
On Tuesday, juniors will remain with their 6th period teacher to take the survey. It is 56 questions and will take 30-45 minutes, depending on the person. If juniors have a 6th period prep, they should to proceed to P2 right after lunch to take the survey. It is important that all juniors participate in this survey since the data is used to make program decisions. It is completely anonymous (no identifying data collected) so it must be done in one sitting.
Thank you, in advance, for your participation in this important survey as we work to create a happy, successful learning environment for all students.
Performing Arts Center Boosters New The new Performing Arts Center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2016. This new facility is a state-of-the-art 25,100 square foot theatre that will accommodate the three performing arts groups at Paly, and the 450 students per year that participate in them: drama, vocal music and instrumental music. It will also host assemblies, parent's meetings, and presentations. The Paly Performing Arts Center Boosters group has been formed to raise funds for items that the staff has determined are necessary for the facility, but that fall outside of the scope of the bond funds, such as a grand piano, new risers for choir, new music stands and chairs, and additional wireless mics. You can contribute to this effort by purchasing a seat with your name on it! Please go to www.palypab.com for more information and you can make your donation there. 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 December 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.
 Paly Theatre presents: Homer's The Odyssey New
Thurs. Nov. 12, and Fri. November 13 @ 7:30pm 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.
Celebrating the Acquisition of the Jeannie Barroga Archive New
Mon, Nov. 16, 7pm, Paly Haymarket Theatre
The Stanford University Green Library Special Collections In Cooperation with TheatreWorks, Stanford University Asian American Theatre Project (AATP) and the Palo Alto High School Theatre Department Present Readings of Ms. Barroga's plays.
The Palo Alto Area is special to award-winning Filipino-American playwright Jeannie Barroga, who was formerly the Literary Manager of TheatreWorks (1985-2002). TheatreWorks produced Ms. Barroga's Talk-Story and Sistersoul (directed by PAHS Drama professor Kathleen Woods). The Palo Alto reading is an opportunity for budding theatre students to witness and aid development of an ongoing play-in-progress.
Support Paly Cheer and Dance with our Holiday Pie Fundraiser!
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
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Shop Paly Glass for Holiday Gifts @ the Fiery Arts Winter Glass Sale New
Fri, Dec. 4, 3-6 pm and Sat, Dec. 5, 11am-4pm INSIDE the Tower Building
Exquisite Paly-designed reindeer, hand blown ornaments, candy canes, acorns, apples, Palo Alto trees, pears, penguins, pomegranates, pumpkins and more for sale. PALY GLASS is a triple win - it makes impressive gifts, your proceeds benefit Paly's Sculpture classes and there's easy parking. The glass is hand made by instructors, alums, and students. Free demonstrations, hot apple cider and cookies too. Like us on Facebook or check out our website. Contact: PalyFieryArts@gmail.com or Nancy Kawakita. |
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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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.
Oxbridge Academic Programs 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 Visits Students 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 11/9:
The University of Arizona 11/10/15 9:00 AM
MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences 11/12/15 1PM
University of Oregon 11/12/15 1:45 PM
No visits Week of 11/16 OFF-CAMPUS Visits for week of 11/9: (Details - Naviance/colleges/upcoming visits click "information") School of the Art Institute of Chicago 11/8/15 12 PM San Francisco
Savannah College of Art and Design> 11/12/15 7 PM San Francisco (New) Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 11/13/15 San Jose Cal Maritime 11/14/15 Vallejo Southern Oregon University 11/14/15 10:00 AM San Jose No visits Week of 11/16 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. Boston University - Trustee Scholarship Program: Deadline 11/15
Hendrix College - Hays Memorial Scholarship: Deadline 11/15
Seattle University -The Sullivan Leadership Award: Deadline 11/15
University of Kansas KU Scholarship: Deadline 11/15 New |
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Is your child struggling in school? PAUSD informational sessions on IEPs & 504 plans
Session 1: Intro to Special Education, What's an IEP or 504 and does my child need one? New
Mon, Nov. 9, 9-10am, SDC Room, 25 Churchill Av. Palo Alto
If your child is struggling in school, they may qualify for support under an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan. This session is the first in a series and will provide an overview of available supports, and answer parent questions. (Session 2: Goal Setting will be held on January 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.) Presented by the PAUSD Special Education Department and Student Services Department. Co-sponsored by Palo Alto CAC, http://cacpaloalto.org/ |
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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
Tue, Nov. 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.
The 2015-2016 Children's Theatre Ten Minute Playwriting Contest
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 through December 18, 2015. Click for more information and to download an application.
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. Click for more information. Event website: Walk the Wall 2015 - San Francisco - Home
Palo Alto Children's Theatre Presents Roald Dahl's "THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant)"
Nov. 8, 14-15, 2pm; Nov. 11-12, 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.
Let's Talk (SELPA 1 CAC)
Mon, Nov. 9, 10am-12noon, 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
Veteran's Day Recognition Event Mon, Nov. 9, 4pmKing 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.orgOne Warm Coat Drive New
Through Tues, Nov. 10, box outside main office
Paly Girl Scouts will have a "One Warm Coat" collection box outside the main office from 11/5-11/10. We are collecting winter coats and rain jackets in good condition to distribute to those in our local communities who need them. For more information contact: girlscout689@yahoo.com
Gunn High School Theatre presents OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder
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.
"Executive Functioning: What it is and How to Support It" New
Wed, Nov 11, 6:30-81m, Children's Health Council, 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto
Free Internship Workshops Sat, Nov. 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.comCall for Jurors for Stanford Law School Mock Trials! New Sat or Sun, Nov. 14 or 15, 11:45am-5:30pm, Palo Alto Courthouse, 270 Grant Avenue
Volunteer to be a mock trial juror at the Palo Alto Courthouse! Stanford Law School's Trial Advocacy course culminates in realistic, student led mock trials. Law students will simulate a civil or criminal trial. Expect to hear opening statements, direct and cross examinations of witnesses, objections, and closing arguments. As a juror you will deliberate with your fellow jurors and render a verdict in the case. If you know of anyone else (groups or individuals) who may be interested, pass this information along. Both parents and students are welcome to participate. Contact Stephanie Basso sbasso@law.stanford.edu by November 11.
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).
6th District Legislative Round Table
Thur, Nov. 12, 7 -8:30pm 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. Spanish 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. Silicon Valley Boychoir Auditions New Mon-Tues, Nov. 16-17 The Silicon Valley Boychoir (based in Palo Alto) is holding auditions for the January semester at the choir's rehearsal location near downtown Palo Alto. Beginning levels are open to boys second grade and older. High school and middle school boys with experience may audition for upper levels. SVB provides a personalized approach to teaching singing, music theory, and sight-singing, and provides flexible scheduling for busy families. For an appointment e-mail info@svboychoir.org or call 650-424-1242
Alternative Pathways Through High School (SELPA 1 CAC)
Wed, Nov. 18, 7-9pm, 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
Wed, Nov. 18, 7-9pm, 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
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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