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Tuesday
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Mindfulness in Parenting and Education, 7pm, Haymarket Theater (PTSA) | Monday-
Friday | Feb. 29-
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8th Annual Career Month Speaker Series New (Paly) | Monday
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| Career Month Kickoff Speaker, Alan Eustace, Haymarket Theater 12:05pm (Paly
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Future of Humanity Seminar, 1:50 - 2:55 pm, Paly Room 219
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Fundraiser for Paly Sports Boosters, 4pm-closing, Kirk's Steakburgers,
(Paly) New
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| Mar. 9
| Paly 2016 Grad Committee Mtg, 7:00 pm, 125 Southwood Dr., Palo Alto
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Paly MAC Boosters Meeting, 7 pm at Paly MAC ( Paly) New
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PALY MAC Open House, 7pm, Paly Media Arts Center New (Paly) | Wednesday
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Paly Sports Boosters Meeting, 7pm, Weinstein home, 3180 Ross Road ( Paly) New |
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PTSA and PTA Announcements
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Mindfulness in Parenting and Education: How to Improve Performance & Innovation with the Science of Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Well Being
Tues, Mar. 1, 7-9pm, Haymarket Theater
Dr. Shauna Shapiro offers scientific research and meditative practices for parents and educators interested in cultivating greater health, success and well being in their children and themselves. Drawing on current research in psychology, medicine and cognitive neuroscience, we will investigate the effects of mindfulness meditation on enhancing cognitive capacities needed for academic success as well as enhancing social and emotional intelligence, needed for success in life. The intention is to de-construct the idea that we are sacrificing performance, innovation, or academic success for social-emotional intelligence and wellness. Mindfulness actually enhances both cognitive academic capacities and social and emotional well being. The focus of the workshop will be on deepening our own personal experience of mindfulness so we can bring it more fully into our lives, as well as our children's lives. Dr. Shapiro will speak from 7-8:30pm, book signing from 8:30-9pm.
If you have questions for the presentation, please forward them to: Linda Van Gelder
Calling All Parents of 2017 Grads! Updated
The last year of High School is a very special time for our Seniors. Let's fill this year with celebrations and joyful memories. PTSA is looking for parents to organize Grad Week Activities for the 2016/2017 school year. We'd love fill the 2 remaining positions:
- Communication (In charge of communicating through emails and PALY Link)
- Coordinator (This coordinator has the job of coordinating with PTSA and the PALY administration on the graduation week long celebration.
- Grad Nite (Chair and Co-chair) -FILLED
- Picnic (Chair and Co-chair) - FILLED
- Transportation - FILLED
- Treasurer - FILLED
Please email cynthia@thamlock.com and be part of the team that make 2016/2017 even more extraordinary for our Seniors.
California State PTA 2016 Legislation Conference
Mon-Tues, Mar. 14-Mar. 15, Embassy Suites Hotel in Sacramento;
Whether you're experienced in speaking up for children or you are interested in learning about key issues and legislation that impacts education, children and families, the California State PTA Legislation Conference is for you.
Join other PTA volunteers to:
- Be a part of the statewide effort to strengthen education, health and safety for all children by engaging in PTA's advocacy goals and legislative priorities;
- Get the latest information from legislators and key officials about the most important issues for children and families including the continuing need for adequate funding for schools, the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs), and learn what legislators see on the horizon for CA schools; and
- Visit directly with the legislators who represent your community.
Adult event registration - $210 (Registration closes March 10)
Paly PTSA General Association Meetings
Thurs, March 24, and April 28, 8:30-10:00am, Paly Library Conference Room
Please join us for these important meetings. We will be voting to approve the slate of officers for the 2016-2017 PTSA Executive Board. This is a great time to learn more about what is happening at Paly. Contact: Linda van Gelder ( lindavang@sbcglobal.net)
STOP! The law requires bicyclists to come to full stop at STOP signs. This is especially important in rainy weather when cars cannot stop quickly on wet streets. Bicyclists who fail to stop put themselves and others at risk. Remember to signal your intent to stop (especially if you ar e riding in a pack). Come to a full stop behind the stop line and look for a safe gap in traffic before proceeding. Share the road safely.
For more information on safe school commutes, go to
http://saferoutes.paloaltopta.org/index.shtml and http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/pln/transit/saferoutes.asp
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed 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. |
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AP Test Registration
For information and to register, please go to http://www.paly.net/news/2016-ap-exam-registration-info
 Career Month Kick-off Speaker, Google's former VP of Knowledge and World-Record Setting Space Jumper Alan Eustace in Theater: Mon. 2/29 12:05pm. Free Lunch to first 300 students New
Mon. Feb 29 - Thurs. Mar 10
For 2 weeks during lunchtime, students are invited to enjoy free lunch while networking with and being inspired by dynamic local professionals as they share their journey of finding passion in work and life. Learn more about individual speakers here. Parent volunteers and donations are needed to make this yearly event a success. See complete schedule here; with wide a range of interests something for everyone! Lunch is served to the first 250 students each day in library rooms, (300 on first day in theater). Parents, we so appreciate your help! Please click here for parent sign-up/donation information. For more information and videos of past speakers, check out Paly.net/careermonth and Getinvolvedpa.com. To make a financial contribution to Career Month activities, please mail check to PAHS, Attn: Christina Owen, Career & Community Engagement Advisor. Questions? Palycareermonth@gmail.com.
 8th Annual Paly Career Month Lunchtime Speaker Series Volunteers and Donations Needed
Feb 29 - Mar 10
For 2 weeks during lunchtime, students are invited to the library to enjoy free lunch while networking with and being inspired by dynamic local professionals as they share their journey of finding passion in work and life. Parent volunteers and donations are needed to make this yearly event a success! See this year's schedule here; with wide a range of interests something for everyone! Lunch is served to the first 250 students each day, first-come, first-served. Be sure to arrive on time! Parents, we so appreciate your help! Please click here for parent sign-up/donation information. Happy Career Month!
Future of Humanity Seminar for Paly Students New
Tuesday, Mar 1, 1:50 - 2:55 pm, Paly Room 219
Paly students are invited to watch Oxford University professor Nick Bostrom's talk titled The End of Humanity, followed by a discussion of Existential Risks led by Alan Walworth, a Paly parent with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from U.C. Berkeley. For additional details, please see http://future.yousa.net. Contact: Alan Walworth, alan.walworth@gmail.com. Attention Students and Parents of Class of 2016 New
- By now you should have received a mailer at home detailing all of the Senior Grad Events. If not, you can pick up the packet in the Paly main office. Note that April 30 is the deadline to order tickets for the reduced price of $255 for both the Senior Class Picnic and Grad Night Party. The price goes up beginning May 1. - For scholarships, the correct contact is Susan Shultz at sshultz@pausd.org or 650.329.3712. - If you'd like to help with grad events, look for the separate announcement in this and future Paly Link emails. - For more information, contact palygradevents@gmail.com.
 Another Restaurant Fundraiser benefiting Paly Sports Boosters New
Wed, Mar.2, 4PM to closing, Kirk's Steakburgers, Town & Country
Join Paly Sports Boosters and enjoy a juicy burger at Kirk's Steakburgers located in Town & Country Village. 20% of your purchases after 4PM till closing will benefit all sports at Paly. Eat in or order out! Great place for a team dinner! Thanks for supporting Paly Sports Boosters and Paly Athletics.
PALY 2016 Grad Committee Meeting - please come! New Wed, Mar. 9, 7pm, 125 Southwood Dr., Palo Alto (nearest cross street is Center) at the home of Terri Valenti Please join the PALY 2K16 Grad Committee for a planning meeting for Grad Night for the PALY Class of 2016. There are a variety of areas in which you can help: slideshow, decorations, party activities, etc. In an attempt to keep costs down, we are seeking the following donated items for use during our event:
- Unused envelopes, 5x7 or 4x6, of any color (they do not need to match)
- Decorations in school colors of green, white, silver or gold. Examples include green balloons, tablecloths, streamers, floral paper, glow sticks, confetti, etc.
If you have any items you would like to donate please bring them to the meeting (or give them to a committee member that will be attending). For information, email Terri Valenti at palygradevents@gmail.com.
Paly MAC Boosters Meeting New
Wed, March 9th, 7 pm at Paly MAC
We are always looking to grow our volunteer community for MAC Boosters! Whether you would like to be called on for individual projects or would like to lead a new effort or lead one of our existing fundraisers, we can use you and your valuable input. For more information about MAC Boosters, visit us at http://paly.net/boosters/media-arts-boosters.
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Paly Theatre presents:Shakespeare's Macbeth
March 4,5, 7:30pm, March 6, 2pm, Haymarket Theatre
Love, House of Cards? Well then, you shouldn't miss Shakespeare's terrifying story of vicious murder, political mayhem, and guilt-ridden madness -MACBETH- in production now at Palo Alto High School. Set by director Kathleen Woods in current times, this classic examination of the power of evil is as topical now as it will ever be; endless warfare, substance abuse, sexual deviation and a diseased willingness to do whatever it takes to win the crown never seem to go out of fashion.
MACBETH. Go see it. It's bloody good.
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PALY MEDIA ARTS CENTER - OPEN HOUSE for Parents and Students New Tuesday, March 15th 7 - 8:30 pm, Paly Media Arts Center Please join us for the first annual Paly Media Arts Center (MAC) Open House and let your students show you their work and see where all the award-winning Paly publications are created. This is a great opportunity to see students' photography exhibits and to see Paly students busy creating their newspaper, The Campanile, and other publications. Drinks and dessert will be served. For questions email : Kim Robins - korobins@yahoo.com
Paly Sports Boosters Meeting New
Wed, March 16th, 7pm, Weinstein home, 3180 Ross Road
Come to the March Paly Sports Boosters meeting at the home of co-president, Christy Weinstein. We'll get an update from Athletic Director Kathi Bowers about the spring sports season and Athletics plans for next school year. (Did you know CCS moved up the fall season start date to August 5th next year?) Our annual auction is coming up on Saturday, April 30th and every team is expected to donate an auction item/experience/party, etc. Come hear how you can help!
TEDx speaker series is looking for donations New Sat, Mar. 26, 9:30am-2:30pm, Haymarket Theatre, Palo Alto High School This year marks the third annual TEDxPaloAltoHighSchool, an independently organized TED speaker conference, which seeks to inspire others to rethink what they know. Although many TEDx conferences charge for admission, the student organizers of the event want to ensure accessibility for this educational opportunity. Therefore, the event will be free of charge. To offset the costs of stage design, video production, and theater management, TEDx is taking donations from members of the community. Every donor is greatly appreciated, and will receive acknowledgments in the TEDx program and TEDx promotional materials. All donors will receive a tax deductible receipt for their donation. If you would like to donate, please email your name to tedxpahs@gmail.com.
The Hidden Logic of Teenagers Tues, Mar. 29, 7-9pm, Gunn High School's Spangenberg Theatre Join Michael Riera, Ph.D., one of the country's foremost authorities on children and teenagers. This highly anticipated speaker is finally coming to Palo Alto and tickets are on sale now on a first come first serve basis. This event is expected to sell out so please get your tickets ASAP! Discussion topics include: Why teenagers seem more stressed now than in previous generations and how parents can help. Regulating teen behavior. Improving communication. Increasing parental influence. Nurturing hope for your teen and for you.
Attention spring sports parents: Viking Sports Magazine Viking Sports Magazine is creating a full-color, glossy sports program that will include schedules and Rosters of all spring sports, as well as some candid photos and stories on athletes. We would like to offer parents and local business owners the opportunity to advertise in this program. The unique aspect of this publication will be to provide a chance for parents to include a "young athlete" ad; if you have adorable photos of your child as a little leaguer, for instance, we can create an ad for you. If you are a local business owner and would like to support the Viking, that would also be much appreciated. Ad rates are as follows: Quarter-page $125 Half-page $200 Full-page $350 We intend to print 1000 copies for free distribution at spring sports events. Please contact Viking adviser Brian Wilson at bwilson@pausd.org if you are interested in advertising or if you have any questions.
Powerful New Library Research Tool OneSearch Discovery Students can find reliable books, e-books, newspaper and journal articles using the powerful new OneSearch Discovery research tool http://www.paly.net/academics/library. At home they will need their library login password available on Schoology and via My PAUSD. Rachel Kellerman, Paly Teacher Librarian
C Magazine: Subscription now open! We're C Magazine, Paly's arts and culture publication, and we'd love for you to subscribe. Get each issue delivered straight to your inbox - plus, if you'd like, exclusive playlists, updates on local art events, and select stories before the print magazine comes out!
Adolescent Counseling Services Blog - Understanding and Coping with Anxiety This article was written by Deborah Sloss, LCSW, our site supervisor at JLS Middle school. http://www.acs-teens.org/understanding-and-coping-with-anxiety/
School Commute Alert: Construction on Kingsley between Alma and Emerson The City of Palo Alto Utilities Engineering Division will replace and upgrade the water utility distribution system on Kingsley between Alma and Emerson. See map on the second page here. Work will occur between the hours of 9am and 4pm for approximately one month. Construction will start on the south side of Embarcadero at Kingsley and Alma and will move to the north side of Embarcadero at Kingsley and Emerson. During construction, the affected blocks will be closed to vehicular traffic and detours will be posted. While the sidewalks will remain open, students who usually bike on the sidewalks on Embarcadero between 9am and 4pm are encouraged to avoid the Embarcadero Road underpass and use the Homer Avenue Tunnel or Churchill Road instead. See Paly's Walk and Roll Map for alternate routes. Questions about this project can be directed to Construction Engineer Marina Ezrina at 650-566-4519 or marina.ezrina@cityofpaloalto.org.
Paly Sports Boosters - Tiny Prints Fundraiser for Graduation Announcements
The Paly Sports Boosters has partnered with Tiny Prints to help with the ordering and printing of your Graduation Announcements. Tiny Prints is a leading retailer of premium personalized photo cards and has been recognized for their high quality prints and unmatched customer service. Each card ordered is also hand reviewed before it's printed to ensure quality and accuracy. To start your order through Tiny Prints, please click on the link below which will lead you to our co-branded Tiny Prints Storefront. From here, you can shop for any product on the Tiny Prints site or review a few of our favorite choices. Paly Sports Boosters Personalized Link: http://www.tinyprints.com/storefront/palysportsboosters
Fiery Arts Glass Workshops at Palo Alto High School March 19-20, April 16-17, May 21-22, June 4-5, 9-3 pm at Paly's Glass Studio Weekend glass workshops are available to the public: students, parents and community members. The 2 day weekend workshop will focus on beginning glass blowing techniques. Repeating students progress from their last session. Advanced Sign up required. Class limit is 4. Teens and adults. NEW price, $425 per person. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto High School Fiery Arts. To sign up, contact: David Camner, founder of Paly Glass, dcamner@pausd.org |
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
Meetings With College And Career Advisors Updated Juniors may now schedule individual meetings with college and career advisors. Students will be required to complete the POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING SURVEY in Naviance (click the "About Me" tab in the top navigation panel, then look under the "Surveys to Take" section in the left-hand navigation panel), print it out, and present this form to the C&CC before they can schedule their first appointment by stopping by the C&CC. If you've misplaced your Naviance login information or need your password reset, please contact Ms. Larson ( klarson@pausd.org) or drop by Guidance or the C&CC. At the College Center, students wanting to schedule 1st (or repeat) appointments will be asked to complete an appointment request form; within 1 week, they will receive an email from their College Advisor notifying them of their scheduled meeting date and time. Students should add their College Advisor's email address (scernobori@pausd.org or aerber@pausd.org) in their contact list so the email doesn't get filtered to their email provider's SPAM folder. If students don't receive an email appointment within a week, please email your College Advisor. Students using an email provider that offers a calendar feature (like Yahoo or Google) should verify the calendar is set to the Pacific time zone, rather than another default time zone, so the emailed appointment indicates the correct time. Students can meet with college advisors during their prep period, during Tutorial, or after school. - Students with last names starting with A-K will meet with Ms. Cernobori
- Students with last names L-Z will meet with Ms. Erber.
- Students interested in community college (for career/vocational training, Associates degrees, or preparation for transfer) will meet with Mrs. Laguna.
Any student-in any grade level--can drop in at brunch and/or lunch Advisory to ask advisors questions. Since the months of April and May are very busy in the C&CC, it is advisable to make an appointment in advance. During the first meeting with a college advisor, it is preferable to meet with just the student (parents might want to attend subsequent meetings).
Summer Program Opportunity! Come meet Abbey Road representative Sean Tallen New
Wed, Mar. 9, lunchtime, Paly Quad
Abbey Road Summer Programs was founded in 2000 by Stanford Alum, Dr. Arthur Kian, and provides French, Spanish, and Italian language immersion, along with Art, Photography, Film, and History programs in the most beautiful cities throughout Europe. Our teaching method emphasizes personalized hands-on learning and cultural and language immersion. We offer either home-stay or apartment living accommodations. Check out this e-brochure for more information!
Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science Conference Sat, March 12, 8:15am-3pm, Skyline College, San Bruno At this conference for 6-12th grade young women, students have the opportunity to meet women who use math and science in their careers. Over 100 women working in related fields will lead hands-on workshops that include experiments and a discussion of career options and educational requirements. For more info and to register: www.skylinecollege.edu/eyh
College Rep VisitsThere are no college visits on camps until March: ON CAMPUS: Dartmouth College 3/17/16 10:45am OFF CAMPUS: None scheduled
Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through March 9, 2016 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. Buick Achievers Scholarship Programs: Deadline 2/29 C.A.C.A 2016 National Essay Contest: Deadline 2/29
Buddhist Tzu Chi Scholars: Deadline 3/1
Colleges that Change Lives (CTCL) Scholarship: Deadline 3/1
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship: Deadline 3/1
Queens University of Charlotte - The Gossett Jewish Leadership Scholarship: Deadline 3/1
Questbridge College Prep Scholarship: Deadline 3/9 New
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Parent-Child Communication Workshop Mon, Mar 14, 7 - 8:30 PM, Paly Haymarket Theater, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto Mon, Mar 21, 7 - 8:30 PM, JLS Middle School Cafetorium, 480 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto The workshop will begin with scripted vignettes about teen stressors. Moderators will guide discussion to provide parents with different strategies, skills and advice for communicating and connecting with their child. Mandarin translation provided. Sponsors: Stanford Department of Behavioral Sciences and PAUSD. Questions: Harrison123@stanford.edu
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Community Service and Service-Learning
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Classroom Volunteers Needed - An Hour a Week Could Change a Student's Life
Have you enjoyed volunteering in your child's classroom? Then consider visiting a classroom in east Menlo Park or East Palo Alto. Our All Students Matter volunteers work once a week for about an hour on reading and math skills with kids in grades K-4. Sign up now to start in September. Training will be provided. To learn more or sign up, visit www.allstudentsmatter.org or contact Keri Tully at keritully@gmail.com.
Holocaust Center: Day of Learning, March 20, San Francisco Free Event!
REGISTER NOW Students (grades 8 - 12) and educators from all public and private schools throughout California are invited to gain a deeper understanding about the Holocaust and patterns of genocide in order to inspire moral courage and social responsibility in the future.This year's Day of Learning will focus on children who became refugees as a result of the Holocaust and how their experiences are echoed by millions of children around the world today. Attendees will also see a live theatrical performance of The Pianist of Willesden Lane, from acclaimed concert pianist and author Mona Golabek, which tells the true story of her mother as a young refugee during World War II. Register here by March 11th. The Day of Learning is a free program and lunch is provided.
Looking for ways for students to have fun, collaborate with others, work with mentors, and share passions while giving back? Check out the resources from **Get Involved Project below (including opportunities calendar), also posted at Paly.net/service. Service-learning is supported by scholarly research as a way for students to find meaning, purpose, and Developmental Assets while navigating high school and beyond. Know of a community benefit organization or upcoming opportunity to share? Hundreds of nonprofits and grassroots programs have collaborated with Paly students to get involved in their interests while documenting 30,000-40,000 service-learning hours each year. Students write reflections, create programs, videos, slideshows, and service-learning magazines that inspire their collegues to make connections from classroom to community. See student-led Get Involved publications and website for list of vetted organizations by category. Email: Getinvolvedpaloalto@gmail.com. **Get Involved Project is a social venture created with, by, and for Palo Alto students. Our work is informed and inspired by the following: Dr. William Damon/Stanford, The Path to Purpose; service-learning Common Core advocate Katherine Berger Kaye, ; Richard N. Bolles, What Color is Your Parachute; and Dr. Denise Clark Pope/Stanford, www.challengesuccess.org. |
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Join the City of Palo Alto at one of two community meetings as we share your feedback on our Fall 2015 Palo Alto Shuttle Community Survey! New
Choose from TWO Meeting Times on Thursday, March 10th, 2016
When: 3:00-4:30 pm, Where: Embarcadero Room, Rinconada Library,1213, Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
When: 6:00-8:00 pm, Where: Community Room, Lucie Stern Community Center,1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Some of the items we will discuss:
* New service concepts for Palo Alto Shuttle Program
* New or modified shuttle routes
* Possible shuttle rebranding & awareness campaign
* Possible renaming of routes
For more information, please contact shuttle@cityofpaloalto.org or 650-329-2442, or view our website at www.cityofpaloalto.org/shuttle.
Full STEAM Ahead: Adaptation - Teen Program at Palo Alto Art Center New Sunday, March 20, 1-4 p.m. This workshop invites teens to expand their understanding and creativity around the interaction between science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) when it comes to adaptation. Participants begin in the gallery, learning about Creative Ecology artist-in-residence David Tomb and considering examples of avian, and other species, adaptation. Afterwards, teens enter the studio to develop individual projects combining elements of STEAM to explore and propose new ideas for means of human adaptation. Registration opens March 3 for Palo Alto Residents, March 10 for non-residents. For more information and to register, please visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/paloalto/Activity_Search/6578
Camp MAC (journalism summer camp) registration is now open! Don't miss out on an opportunity to experience Palo Alto High School's state-of-the-art Media Arts Center facilities this summer by participating in Camp MAC! Led by students of Paly's nationally recognized journalism program, Camp MAC introduces journalism to rising eighth and ninth grade students. Campers will learn 21st century literacy skills while building friendships across schools. Camp MAC is running a one-week session the week of Aug. 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds support Paly's Media Arts Boosters Program. For registration, prices, and more information, visit http://paly.io/campmac or contact palyjournalismcamp@gmail.com
Mid pen Media Center's - MC Sports Summer Broadcasting Camp Calling all Bay Area students who love sports, sports broadcasting or TV production! Students are invited to join us for a week-long Sports Broadcasting Camp. The Media Center's 5thannual MC Sports Broadcasting Summer Camp will be held in Palo Alto California at the Midpen Media Center. Students will have the opportunity to learn everything about Live Sports Broadcasting. No one offers such hands-on TV media broadcasting training and experience with access to professional equipment. Students learn valuable broadcasting skills from industry professionals, using our mobile TV production truck. Everyone will learn all crew positions; Directing, Graphics, Audio, Playback, Camera and on air Announcing. At the end of the week-long training the student crew will shoot a live local sporting event, which will be shown on local TV. And the fun doesn't stop there! All MC Sports Broadcasting Workshop graduates will be invited to join the MC Sports Crew to cover local high school sporting events during the school year. Games are broadcast "Live" on TV and simultaneously streamed on our website. MC Sports crew members receive valuable Community Service hours, a free meal and real-time hands-on "Live" sports broadcasting experience. Camp cost is $560 per student
2016 Palo Alto Speech and Debate Camp Week 1: June 13-17, Week 2: July 25-29, Paly Discover the wonders of public speaking! Conquer your fears once and for all! Learn to think on your feet! Registration for the Palo Alto Speech and Debate Camp is now open! For our eleventh year, we expect the best camp we have ever had, and we are expanding our program to fit this goal. We now offer not only Public Speaking and Debate programs, but also Impromptu Speech and Advanced LD Debate for returning students. The Palo Alto Speech and Debate Camp is the only summer camp in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides rising 6th through 10th graders with the best public speaking learning experience year after year. If you want to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to acquire valuable life skills, register today! More Info: http://palyspeechanddebatecamp.weebly.com/Contact: palyspeechanddebate@gmail.com
New Teen Program at Palo Alto Art Center
Runs through mid-April
COMPOSE YOURSELF is a new teen initiative structured in modules that offer participants access to a range of workshops around a central theme or concept over a two month period. The first Compose Yourself module, Shape Your Story, focuses on visual storytelling and provides workshops in photography, book-making, graphic novels and more. The module is comprised of seven artmaking workshops Thursday evenings at the Art Center, a weekend fieldtrip, an artist statement workshop, and an opportunity to display work at a public reception at the Art Center. Students can enroll in the entire module or pick and choose the workshops that interest them! For more information and to register, please visit
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/artcenter/classes/teens/classes_n_workshops.asp
Parent Chat: Peer to Peer Support
Every 2nd and 4th Tues, 7-8:30pm, Los Altos Library Orchard Room, 13 S. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos
Are you concerned about the emotional wellness of your child? Join Parent Chat: Peer to Peer Support hosted by the Mental Health Subcommittee of SELPA 1 CAC. All parents welcome to talk about children 14+. Professional guidance by Monique Kane LMFT.
Questions: Contact Donna Soo (650)-823-0997 or Trudy Palmer (650)-208-9116
Submit Your Art to Public Alchemy Exhibit The Cubberley Artist Studio Program invites artists to submit work for their inaugural 2016 no-fee entry, open exhibition, Public Alchemy. This open-ended theme is intended to encourage and draw upon a broad range of community perspectives, aesthetic responses, and media. Cubberley Community Center exists to support and cultivate a diverse range of community interests and groups. Public Alchemy seeks to build upon this foundation and make space for artistic exchange and dialogue within and between our neighboring communities. This exhibition is non-juried, and all forms and media are encouraged and will be exhibited, as space allows. Exhibition dates are Feb. 27-March 12. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/50493 Teen Arts Council Luminescense Film Festiva Submissions due: Mar. 2, 2016; Festival: Apr. 22, 2016, Location TBD This teen-run film festival promotes the art of filmmaking and the fun of doing so! Join them as they watch a variety of films made by teen filmmakers locally and around the country! Luminescence Film Festival is a Teen Arts Council event to emphasize the brilliance, excitement, and fun of the art of film making. Participants in Luminescence Film Festival, must be between 12 and 24. All genres of film are accepted. Maximum run time of film is 15 minutes. To submit a film, send a link of the video either from Youtube or Vimeo . If the video is accepted, it must also be submitted through a mailed flash drive, downloadable link, or any other hard copy version of the film. To get more information about Luminescence or just have general questions, contact Zack Gibson at zack@grant-gould.com.
Film Acting Workshop for Teen Actors Sun, Mar. 13, 20, April 10, 24, 1:30-4pm, Cubberley Community Center (Room D-1), The acclaimed A Theatre Near U's Winter Film Acting Workshop focuses entirely on the craft of the actor. In our course you'll learn techniques that can transform your screen performance into something special.
Raising Resilient Children Presentation Mon, Mar. 14, 7:30-9:30pm, Cubberley Community Center Theater Dr. Robert Brooks of Harvard Medical School will describe (a) why some children from birth have an easier time developing a positive self-image and resilience than others, (b) the importance of identifying and reinforcing each child's "islands of competence," and (c) specific strategies for nurturing self-discipline, problem-solving skills, responsibility, caring, hope, and resilience in our children. Presented by Friends of PreSchool Family. Register for your free tickets at: http://drrobertbrooks.eventbrite.comThe Palo Alto Swing Dance- a Gunn HS Music Fundraiser Sat, Mar. 5, 6:30-10pm, Lucie Stern Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Rd You are all invited to join the fun at the Inaugural Palo Alto Swing Dance, a fundraiser for the Gunn High School Music Department. Swing dance group lessons will be provided along with live music performed by the Gunn Jazz Bands throughout the evening. Each ticket includes swing dance lessons, light food, and non alcoholic drinks throughout the event. Multiple ticket options are available. Tickets & information can be found at www.paloaltoswingdance.eventbrite.com or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/797783626998473 Announcing DesignFarm's first ever design-a-thon for teens!!! DesignDaze 2016! New Weekend of April 22, 23 and 24 at Palo Alto High School Calling all teens: flex your creativity, network and compete for a chance to win cash prizes! Adults: sign up to be a mentor/coach or help brainstorm and champion for a need or problem challenge. Students will have fun identifying issues and creatively problem solving all the while building networks and connecting with local builders, coders and mentors. Over the course of an action-packed two and a half days, they'll apply design-thinking and build cool things that matter! The weekend culminates with team pitches to a VIP panel and awarding of two grand prizes, one for best social-good idea and one for best product (or service)-to-market idea. Each member of each winning team will receive a cash prize. Visit www.thedfarm.org for event details and registration. Also, check out our summer camps! If you're interested in being a mentor, helping sponsor, or volunteer for this event, also visit us at www.thedfarm.orgPaly Robotics Summer Camp 2016 (for middle school students, incoming 6th - incoming 9th) July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5, The Paly Robotics Lab (Room 903 at Palo Alto High School) Do you want your child to experience what it is like to design and build robots? Or how about learning how to program and create 3D animations? What about creating a business plan and promoting it with a website? This year, Paly Robotics will be hosting our annual summer camp for incoming middle school students (incoming 6th - 9th). There are three sessions to choose from - Robot Design and Hardware; Programming and 3D Animation; and Entrepreneurship and Website Design. For more information about our camp and the different sessions, visit palyrobotics.com/summercamp.
Donations for Costaņo Elementary's Library in East Palo Alto
Help to sponsor the refurbishment of the school library at Costaņo Elementary in East Palo Alto! This project is organized by the library at Jordan Middle School, in partnership with Access Books Bay Area, a new non-profit started by Jordan librarian Amanda Marchand. In order to complete the library refurbishment, Access Books needs to raise $20,000! So far, they have raised a little over $6,000. You can help them to reach their goal by donating at http://www.store.accessbooks.net/collections/access-books-bay-area, and you can double your impact through your employer's matching donation program. All funds will be used to purchase new hardcover books for the Costaņo school library, paint and supplies to repaint the walls, and new colorful furniture to make the library an inviting and comfortable place for children to spend time and explore new worlds. For more information, please visit http://www.accessbooks.net, or email amarchand@pausd.org.
Pediatric Weight Control Program When kids and families need more support to maintain a healthy weight, joining a program can be a life-changing step. The Stanford Children's Pediatric Weight Control Program is a six-month program to help kids aged 8 to 15 and their families develop life-long healthy habits. The program is now enrolling for January, with scholarships available for those who qualify. No referrals necessary, just call (650) 725-4424. Flier (English) http://www.stanfordchildrens.org/content-public/pdf/ppwcp-flyer.pdf Adopt A Teacher Who Needs Your SupportMake 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
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