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WELCOME TO THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR!
This is the weekly PTA eNews, which you are receiving according to information filled out by you at the time of registration. If you wish to unsubscribe, scroll down to the bottom of this email and click "SafeUnsubscribe."
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Calendar
Fri, Aug 21
Principal's Coffee, 8:30 AM, Staff Lounge
Welcome Back Dance, 7:30 PM, Quad
Tue, Aug 25
Band & Orchestra Boosters Meeting (NEW DATE), 7:15 PM, Staff Lounge
Thu, Aug 27
Back to School Night
6-6:15 PM, attend Zero and H Period classes
6:20-6:50 PM, welcome and info, Spangenberg Theatre
7-9 PM, attend A-G Period classes
Fri, Aug 28
Minimum Day, 1:24 PM Dismissal
Fri, Sep 4
PTSA/Food Services BBQ, 12:35 PM, Staff Lounge and Quad
Mon, Sep 7
Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
For a complete calendar of all school events, go to the Gunn Calendar. For corrections or additions to the Calendar, contact Martha Elderon.
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News: From the Gunn Academic Center
Call for tutors! Gunn Students who want community service hours and a chance to "teach to learn," come into the Gunn Academic Center and sign up to become a tutor. Accepting applications now. We have students waiting for you!...Need a tutor? The AC is taking applications to get a tutor. Come sign up and we'll find you a match! Email: psteward@pausd.org with questions.
FROM THE PREVIOUS ISSUE:
Update: Back to School Help Still Needed
First two weeks of school
Help in Student Activities Center writing receipts, entering data, helping students in following shifts: 8:30-11:00, 11:00-1:30, 1:30-3:30. Sign up here.
Fri, Sep 4
Help needed to set up, grill, serve and clean up Back to School BBQ for students. Sign up here.
Athletic Participation Donation
Support Gunn Athletics and Gunn student/athletes by making your $175 Athletic Participation Donation today!! Your donation covers the expenses, league and tournament fees, transportation to games, referees, and medical supplies needed so that our student/athletes can compete in the CCS, CA State tournaments and other prestigious sporting events. Your donation is the sole income of the Athletic Department. Our goal is 100% team participation for all Gunn sports teams, so if the $175 donation would be a financial burden for your family, all donations ($25, $50, $100, etc.) are accepted and appreciated. Donate by check payable to Gunn Sports Boosters or go to www.GunnSportsBoosters.com and donate online. Any questions, contact Jill Spain at spainsdj@comcast.net.
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PAUSD & PTAC
PiE $500K Back-to-School Challenge Grant
Now until Sep 5
PiE (Palo Alto Partners in Education) is launching its 2015-2016 fundraising campaign for PAUSD schools, and we need the support of our whole community. 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. Right now, we have a Back-To-School Challenge Grant of $500,000. Every dollar donated to PiE between now and September 5th will be matched (up to $500K). Please join us and donate today. Together we strengthen our schools! Click here to donate online.
Spanish Immersion 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sat, Aug 22, 3-7 PM, Escondido Elementary School
It's hard to believe, but the Spanish Immersion Program is 20 years old! We invite everyone, especially current and former SI participants, to attend the Spanish Immersion 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 22nd, 3-7 PM, at Escondido Elementary School. Come and connect with former students, parents, teachers, and staff from the SI Program. Some former students and administrators will speak between 4:30 and 5:00 PM, and cake will be served at 5:30 PM. There will also be a potluck dinner - please bring something to share. To RSVP and get more details, please join the Facebook event: Spanish Immersion Palo Alto 20 Year Celebration. Thanks! Jill Bicknell, (650) 387-7076.
Matemagos Math Tutoring in Spanish: Help Kinder-1st Graders with Math, Gain Valuable Experience Volunteering
3:30-4:30 PM, Thursdays, Escondido Elementary School, Palo Alto
Sep 3, Tutor Orientation
1st Tutoring Session Sep 10th-Nov 12th
Matemagos provides a great opportunity to work with Kinder and First Grade Spanish Immersion students in math through fun and engaging games. Tutors gain valuable experience through service while using their Spanish language skills and giving back to the community. Contact matemagos.tutor@gmail.com for details.
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Community
Green Fest Expo by Project Enybody
Sun, Aug 30, 2-5 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center
Learn from interactive activities and experts the simple ways your family can be more green in a typical day, from greener recipes to digitized carpooling to Palo Alto's water cycle adn restriction. Enjoy live music, eat free ice cream and race through the scavenger hunt and relay to win amazing prizes. www.enybody.org
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