Paly Link

A PTSA publication
Sunday, March 27, 2016
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Calendar
WednesdayMar. 30
Paly Dance & Cheer Tryouts - Open Workshop, 3:45, Paly Dance Studio (Paly)
ThursdayMar. 31
Treats on the Quad (PTSA) New
ThursdayApril 28Superintendent & Principal Coffee, 8:30am, Paly library (PTSA) New

PTSA and PTA AnnouncementsPTSA
Check out the Paly PTSA website
Notes from Two March Parent Ed Events  New
Notes are available online from the "Mindfulness in Parenting and Education" with Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D and from "What Your Teen Wants to Tell You...But Can't" with a panel of Paly students. The notes can be found at http://palyptsa.paloaltopta.org/. 

Come Kick Off Spring Break with Treats on the Quad
Thurs, March 31
Parents are welcome to come join the fun as we treat our teens to goodies galore. Let's show our kids how much we appreciate them with a casual social called Treats on the Quad. Better yet, sign up to bring a treat, pop/bag popcorn or pass out trays of treats or help with a few other volunteer jobs we have available. Hope to see all of you there. Questions? Write to Jill Gold <jillgold@gmail.com> or Cindy Roberts cinroberts@sbcglobal.net

Superintendent and Principal Coffee
Thurs, April 28, 8:30-10:00am, Paly Library Conference Room
Superintendent Max McGee and Principal Kim Diorio are the special guests for a coffee following our final PTSA general association meeting of the year. Please come for an informative Q&A session and enjoy the coffee and company. Contact: Linda van Gelder.

New Resources To Support Students
The Mental Health and Wellness Staff at Paly have created two new ways for students to reach out and refer themselves or a friend/classmate for support. Parents can be helpful by making sure they are aware of these resources:
1.  Refer-A-Friend Boxes -  two Refer-A-Friend Boxes on campus that are monitored 1x/day during the school day, mounted on the wall in the Tower hallway next to Guidance, as well as the wall next to the library exit door leading into the quad.  These boxes are intended to be a means for students to write the name of a friend that they are concerned about and would like someone on the Paly Support team to check in with.  If they would like to remain anonymous, they can choose to do so.
2. Palysupport@pausd.org - Students (or parents) can choose to e-mail Palysupport@pausd.org with concerns or referral information.  The e-mail is monitored daily during school hours by the School Psychologists and Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator.
Thank you for your support in making this a safe and welcoming school for all of our students.

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 are 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. 

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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The Hidden Logic of Teenagers 
Tues, March 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.
The event will be simultaneously translated in Spanish and Mandarin. Seating is limited. Registration will close once capacity is reached. The tickets are available through  http://riera.eventbrite.com/Co-sponsored by the Parent Education Committees of JLS, Jordan, Terman, PALY, and Gunn.

Seminar for Paly Students on Futures Studies  New
Tuesday, Mar 29, 1:50 - 2:55 pm, Paly Room 219
Short videos will be shown on the nature of Futures Studies and the role of Futures Studies in Australian education, followed by a discussion of the feasibility of serious study of the future 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.

Paly Cheer and Dance Try-outs 
Open Workshop: Wed, March 30, 3:45-5:15, Paly Dance Studio
Tryouts: Mon-Fri, April 11-15, Paly Dance Studio
Paly Cheer and Dance try-outs are approaching.  The Paly Cheer and Dance Teams are looking for gymnasts, dancers and spirited students to try-out for the 2016-2017 squad.  We are holding an open workshop for interested middle and high school students.  This is a no pressure/no commitment workshop.  For more information contact Hilary McDaniel at hmcdaniel@pausd.org or visit our website at www.palycheer.net.

Rise Together Education  
Rise Together Education, Palo Alto High School's newly formed foundation, has some exciting opportunities for students to get involved and help make a difference in the lives of Paly students who cannot afford the cost of college. You can also help by "liking" our Facebook page!  https://facebook.com/risetogethereducation/

First, Rise Together Ed. is now accepting mentorship applications for current Juniors and Seniors, and scholarship applications for Seniors who qualify for reduced or free lunch. Deadline to apply:  March 31, 2016

In addition, Rise Together Ed. currently has two open Board Member positions that are reserved for Palo Alto High School students who are passionate about contributing to the Paly community and representing the voice of Palo Alto High School's low-income student population.  These positions are non-voting board member positions, open to current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade Palo Alto High School students.  Deadline to apply:  March 31, 2016
 
Lastly, Rise Together Ed. is hosting a logo design contest, open to all Paly students to enter and voted on by all Paly students.  The entries that receive the top three most votes by the student body will be submitted to Rise Together Ed.'s Board, to vote for the final winning entry.  Deadline to submit entry:  March 31, 2016
For more information about all three of these exciting opportunities or to make a donation, please visit our website: www.risetogethered.org
Mentorships/Scholarships: http://www.risetogethered.org/students

AP Test Registration
For information and to register, please go to http://www.paly.net/news/2016-ap-exam-registration-info
 
Attention Students and Parents of Class of 2016  
- 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.

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: Resilience- how to help our teens stay strong
This article is written by Charlotte Villemoes, ACS Site Supervisor, Woodside High School. http://www.acs-teens.org/resilience-how-to-help-our-teens-stay-strong/
 
Adolescent Counseling Services Blog - Understanding and Coping with Anxiety
This article was written by Deborah Sloss, LCSW, our site supervisor at JLS Middle school.
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
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 CCC
 
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

University of St. Andrews (Scotland) visit to Paly  New
A admissions representative from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland) will visit Paly's C&CC on Wed., Mar. 30 at 12:15.

Meetings With College And Career Advisors 
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).

CAL DAY at UC Berkley   
Sat, April 16, UC Berkeley Campus
Giant (annual) open house. Something for everyone! Tours, Events, & Info sessions--for incoming students, prospective students, alumni, kids, & the public.  Info, catalog, visitor info

On-campus College Visit Update
University of St. Andrews   3/31/16  C&CC  12:15 PM  NEW


Scholarships and contests/competitions expiring through April 6: 
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.

Mission College Scholarship: Deadline 3/28
Asian Pacific Community Fund - Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund: Deadline 3/31
Furman Scholars Program: Deadline 4/1
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Pre-Med Scholarship: Deadline 4/1 
Vietnamese Physician Association Of Northern California Scholarship: Deadline 4/1
Wineries of Santa Clara Valley Scholarship Collegiate Scholarships: Deadline 4/1
ABC7 Star Scholars: Deadline 4/6 New     
Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship: Deadline 4/6 New 

PAUSD
Citizens Advisory Committee for Renaming Schools
Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) invites its stakeholders to provide input as part of the school district's Citizens Advisory Committee for Renaming Schools (RSC). The school district authorized the establishment of this committee in early 2016 to research and review the names of all 17 PAUSD schools and submit recommendations for renaming one or more of the schools for the Board's consideration. The school district invites current Palo Alto residents, current Palo Alto Unified employees, current Palo Alto Unified students, graduates of PAUSD, and former employees who worked for PAUSD for a minimum of five years to consider applying for the committee. Applications can be downloaded from the school district's website. The deadline to submit an application is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28.
Completed applications should be sent to:
Dr. Glenn "Max" McGee, Superintendent
Palo Alto Unified School District
25 Churchill Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
 
The committee will consist of four parents of current students, four members of the community at large, up to four alumni, two administrators, four faculty and staff, and up to four students. The committee members will meet every two or three weeks during the school year and the meetings will last between two or three hours. Additional work between meetings is likely and may require two to four hours per week. The committee will be formed by April 11, 2016 and their recommendations will be submitted to the Board by December 31, 2016.
Community Service and Service-LearningCommSvc
 
Spring President's Award Ceremony  New
Did your student submit hours and reflection for the Spring President's Award ceremony? Forms are currently being verified and students will receive a confirmation email between now and April 11th. Please stay tuned, remind your student to check email. Questions? Contact the student awards committee: volunteer@getinvolvedpa.com. Congratulations to appromately 80 students who got involved in their interests and qualified for the President's Award for Volunteer Service this semester. That makes 270+ service-learning scholars for 2015-16 school year! 

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.

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. 
 
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Questions? Email info@getinvolvedpa.com
 
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. 
Community 
Help! Stanford researcher seeks high school students' help with 3-minute survey  New
Deadline: April 5, 2016
A Stanford researcher who is looking to understand high-school students' needs pertaining to extracurricular activities and college applications, requests high school students' help with a 3-minute survey! The data is 
anonymous- no information on name/gender/age/etc is collected. Your help is much appreciated in passing this link to your students to fill out. It'll take only 3 minutes of their time to help research!

Experience France! Teen Summer Ski/Ride Camp, (age 12-16) New
Sign-up Deadline April 1st  
Join world-class Snowbird Mountain School this summer for a skiing and riding adventure camp in Les2Alpes, France! Space available for 20 campers, intermediate abilities and above.This is an amazing opportunity that will help your child improve their skiing or snowboarding abilities, make personal decisions in a foreign country, learn about a different culture, make great friends and have a truly unforgettable summer experience.The mornings are for skiing and snowboarding at Les2Alpes and the afternoons are filled with activities like hiking, alpine slide, conversational French lessons and even a trip to Vizelle castle. Local accommodations and all meals are included in the camp. Airfare to Lyon France is NOT included. 
For contact information and to sign up, see the link http://www.snowbird.com/mountain-school/internationalskicamp/

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 visithttp://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 

Midtown Bicycle Boulevards: Concept Plans Review Meeting
Tue, March 29, 6:30-8:30pm, Ohlone Elementary School MP Room, 950 Amarillo Avenue
The City of Palo Alto seeks to improve walking and biking infrastructure for students as well as pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages.  You are invited to attend a public meeting to review the final draft concept plans for the Amarillo Avenue-Moreno Avenue, Bryant Street Update, Louis Road-Montrose Avenue, and Ross Road Bicycle Boulevards projects.  At this meeting, the City will provide you with a brief summary of the work that has been done to-date on these four bikeway projects, discuss some of the challenges that the public identified at previous meetings, and provide you with an opportunity to review the draft concept plans with us. More information is available by visitingwww.cityofpaloalto.org/bike, e-mailing transportation@cityofpaloalto.org, or calling 650-329-2520.

YES!   Youth Empowerment - Stress management & Social Connection
Mar 31-Apr 3.  Thu/Fri 6:30-9:30 PM,  Sat/Sun 10 AM-3 PM,  Gunn High School-Dance Room
When youth (13-18 yo) are given clear strategies and specific tools to manage stress and emotions in a healthy way, they exhibit greater confidence and motivation to succeed in school and make healthy choices when faced with life's challenges.   Fun games, stretching, and social connections!  Registration:  tinyurl.com/yespaloalto.  Cost $200.   Scholarships applications signup by March 27th. Organizer:  Irene 510.299.5669; ireneyamane@gmail.com

Informational Coffee for All Students Matter
Tue, Apr 19, 10 am
If you've wondered what All Students Matter is all about, then please join other local parents who are already volunteering with us in the classroom of K-4th grade students to learn more. We invite you for coffee and refreshments while you hear about how you can make a true difference in the life of students in east Menlo Park and East Palo Alto by volunteering for an hour a week. Please e-mail jkc_kennedy@yahoo.com to RSVP and learn of the location. www
Summer Rock Camp  New
Week 1: July 11 to July 15
Week 2: July 18 to July 22
Week 3: July 25 to July 29
Locally owned by Michael Finley, a former Paly graduate and parent of a Paly graduate, SRC immerses campers completely in live music and performance for a full week with long day sessions (9AM to 3PM) culminating in a Friday evening concert where they showcase their new music skills and featured songs crafted over the week in front of a live audience including family, friends, and peers.
Info:  www.summerrockcamp.com

Teen Classes & Volunteering at the Palo Alto Art Center
Unleash the creativity in your teen by signing up for Art Classes. The Art Center offers classes in ceramics, painting and sculpture on Monday - Saturdays. Classes are held at the Art Center (1313 Newell Road) and the Mitchell Park Community Center (3700 Middlefield Road). Online 
Registration is open now! All Art Classes are listed at  website. The Art Center is currently taking applications for Counselor in Training (CIT) positions for its summer camps. Click here for more information and the application packet. Questions? Please contact Rebecca Passarello (rebecca.passarello@cityofpaloalto.org or 650-617-3509).

Stanford Sleep Study
The Stanford University Department of Psychiatry is 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 or doctoral therapist under the supervision of 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 Teen Sleep Study at teensleep@stanford.edu or (650) 725-7767.

Americanized Chinese Parents
This is a club for Americanized Chinese Parents who embrace both the values of American culture and Chinese culture. In general, parents in this club speak English in their homes and value a balance of academics, social time, and extracurriculars. 
To be added to our mailing list, please email your name to: americanized.chinese.parents@gmail.com

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

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

Paly 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 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.
 
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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