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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 28
Minimum Day, 1:19 PM dismissal
Fri, Sep 4
PTSA/Food Services BBQ, 12:35 PM, Staff Lounge and Quad
Mon, Sep 7
Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
Tue, Sep 8-Fri, Sep 11
Alternate schedule, see Calendar
Wed, Sep 9
Freshman Parents Night, 6:30-7:15 PM, Spangenberg
Sophomore Parents Night, 7:30-8:15 PM, Spangenberg
Thu, Sep 10
PTSA Meeting, 8:30 AM, Staff Lounge
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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Gunn
Today: Adjusted Bus Schedule
Fri, Aug 28
Today is a minimum day with dismissal at 1:19 PM. School trippers will depart Vets Hospital at 1:27 PM (88M), 1:29 PM (88L). An additional N/B 88 trip to Middlefield/Colorado will depart Vets Hospital at 1:31 PM. Questions, Russell Anstadt, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Russell.Anstadt@vta.org
Gunn School BBQ
Fri, Sep 4, 10 AM-2 PM, Staff Lounge and Quad
PTSA and PAUSD Food Services are hosting a school-wide BBQ for all Gunn students and staff on September 4th. We need parents between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to help set up, prep food, grill, serve, and clean up our Back to School BBQ for students. Please sign up here.
Gunn PTSA General Meeting
Thu, Sep 10, 9 AM, Staff Lounge
Our first PTSA General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, in the Gunn Staff Lounge. We will have an Executive Board meeting at 8:30 AM, followed by the General meeting at 9:00 AM. We will discuss and vote on the proposed budget for the 2015-2016 school year. The budget and the agenda are posted on the bulletin board outside of the Gunn office. All PTSA meetings are open.
Gizdich Pie Fundraiser
Now til Oct 15
Support the Class of 2016 by purchasing delicious Gizdich Ranch Pies. The pies are made from local crops in Gizdich Ranch's own Watsonville farm kitchen and come to us frozen, complete with easy baking directions. Five varieties to choose from: Traditional Apple, Dutch Apple, Two Berry, Pumpkin and Apricot. Both the Dutch Apple and the Pumpkin pies are vegetarian (though not vegan). All proceeds benefit the Class of 2016 graduation activities. Eat locally and support our graduating seniors! Click here for more information and the order form. Sale ends October 15. Questions? Contact Christine Abraham at abraham.christine@gmail.com
News From the Gunn Academic Center
Call for Physics Tutors - ALL Levels! Conceptual Physics, Physics, Physics H and AP Physics C tutors needed. Gunn students or parents who can tutor Conceptual Physics, Physics, Physics H and AP Physics C, come into the Gunn Academic Center and sign up now. Accepting applications now. We have Physics 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.
Field Trip Driver Essential Insurance Coverage
Parents who drive for sports and other field trips must complete a special driver form and have it approved and signed by the principal BEFORE the trip. This form must be accompanied by: 1) a copy of the driver's license AND, 2) a copy of the declaration page of the driver's insurance policy showing AMOUNTS of coverage. The district requires minimum coverage of $300,000 bodily injury per occurrence and $100,000 property damage per occurrence. (Forms received often have no declaration page attached or show inadequate property damage coverage. Cost of raising coverage is minimal.) EACH driver must complete a new form each school year, which will cover all field trips for the present school year. Questions: nhesterman@pausd.org
Needs of Home Economics Classes
The Interiors classes need interior magazines and samples of fabric, tile and wood. The Foods classes need recyclable type plastic food containers. One cup, two cup and quart sizes are most useful. Identified materials may be left in the main office or taken to K-5. Questions: cpeters@pausd.org or nhesterman@pausd.org.
Gunn Site Council 2015-16 Calendar
Mondays, 4-6 PM, Staff Lounge
Site Council meetings are on Mondays. Click here to see meeting dates this school year. IN THE GUNN CONNECTION EXTRA:  Senior Class Fundraiser: Gizdich Ranch Pie Sale....read more.
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PAUSD & PTAC
PiE $500K Back-to-School Challenge Grant
Now til Sep 5
PiE (Palo Alto Partners in Education) has launched 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 - from classroom aides, to elective class teachers, to caring counselors and mentors. PiE-funded staff make a difference for our Gunn students every day. We are currently in the final week of our $500,000 Back-to-School Challenge Grant. 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.
Palo Alto CAC Family Ice Cream Social
Sat, Sep 12, 3-5 PM, Mitchell Park Pine Grove Group Area (across the bridge from the Magical Playground)
Socialize with other families and meet the Director of Special Education and our District Superintendent. There will be food and drinks and ice cream! All families with children/teens with an IEP or 504 are welcome to attend.
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Community
Palo Alto Art Center Fall Registration for Children and Adults
Registration for fall classes began on Aug 21 for residents, and begins Aug 28 for non-residents. Adults can choose from a variety of ceramics courses, as well as classes in drawing, painting, jewelry fabrication and photography. Children and teens can experience classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, stop-motion animation, and photography. We will also offer a Creative Mapping class that ties in with our fall exhibition, Front Yard/Backstreet. Check out our Fall catalogue to get all the details on our upcoming classes and workshops.
Volunteering Opportunity at Foundation for a College Education's STEAM Middle School Program
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, during school year, 3:30-6:00 PM
STEAM is looking for Volunteer Tutors to work with middle school students from East Palo Alto on homework assignments and enrichment projects. This is a great opportunity to build your network, serve your community, and positively affect the learning experiences of our middle school students. Please contact clangston@collegefoundation.org for more information or to sign up!
Silicon Valley Boychoir Auditions
Fri, Aug 28
The Silicon Valley Boychoir (based in Palo Alto) is holding auditions for the 2015-2016 season by appointment on Friday, August 28. 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. Email: info@svboychoir.org or visit http://svboychoir.org
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
YCS Leadership Fellows
Wednesdays, Sep 2-Dec 2, 5-6:30 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center
Join YCS Leadership Fellows and become leaders through service with our afterschool program for high school students. Students will lead community events, research community needs, and respond with a service project that they create together. This is a great opportunity to meet people who share a passion for community involvement, have a positive impact, and make your voice heard while having an awesome time! September 2nd - December 2nd, Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Mitchell Park Community Center. Cost: $125, scholarships are available. Contact Ashley, ashley@youthcommunityservice.org, or go to YCS website to sign up.
Matemagos Math Tutoring in Spanish: Help Kinder-1st Graders with Math, Gain Valuable Experience Volunteering
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Tutor Orientation Sep 3
1st Tutoring Session, Sep 10-Nov 12, Escondido Elementary, Palo Alto
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.
The Parent Project: Proven Methods for Raising and Protecting Teens
Thursdays, Sep 3-Nov 19, 6-9 PM
For parents to improve their teen's social and academic engagement, discipline, and any aspect of the relationship. Parents will learn to stop arguing, control the use of electronics, improve school attendance and performance, prevent the use of drugs and alcohol, bad peer influence and run-aways; as well as to strengthen family unity and self-esteem. Childcare included for ages 3-15. Cost: $120 per adult, $155 per couple. Please contact: Dt. DuJuan Green, (650) 329-2274, Dujuan.green@cityofpaloalto.org, or Dt. Ben Lee, (650) 329-2174, Ben.lee@cityofpaloalto.org.
Gunn BEAM (Business, Entrepreneurship and Math Program)
Thu, Sep 3, 7-8:30 PM, Palo Alto Family YMCA, 3412 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Gunn BEAM is created through a unique public-private partnership. It consists of both lecture and externship components, and concludes with culminating projects presented and implemented in the city of Palo Alto by students. Local Palo Alto non-profits and small businesses are opening their doors to Gunn students to host them for their experiential learning. We welcome your participation in this kick-off event. Please come to learn more about Gunn BEAM, listen to behind-the-scene stories, and meet with our students, teachers, and mentors. Please register at http://gunn-beam-2015-kick-off.eventbrite.com by September 2.
Westly Foundation Prize for Young Innovators Solving Community Problems
Applications due Sep 15
The Westly Foundation is offering $20,000 prizes to innovators under age 29 with novel solutions to community problems. Applications are due on September 15th for the Westly Prize for Young Innovators of California. The Prize rewards committed and creative doers making the world a better place. Innovations must be prototyped, and can be non-profit or for-profit with a strong social purpose. High school students are eligible to win! Learn more and apply at http://www.westly.org/westly-prize.
The Ohlone Harvest Festival Needs Volunteers!
Sat, Sep 19, 12-4 PM, Ohlone Elementary School, 950 Amarillo Ave
Gunn students - earn community service hours by volunteering at The Ohlone Elementary School Harvest Festival! It's a fun day of games, food and music, and a fundraiser for the Ohlone Farm, our outdoor classroom. We need support from noon to 4 PM. Please contact: Leena at leena8540@gmail.com
Join Design Farm
Wednesdays or Thursdays, Sep 23-Dec 17, after school, Mitchell Park Community Center
Calling all teens! Rock your entrepreneurial spirit and join Design Farm! Ever wonder how people come up with great ideas? We'll show you how using the design thinking process! Do you have an idea but are feeling overwhelmed about how to move it forward? Connect with mentors to move your idea forward. In our program, we don't want to talk about design thinking, we do it! Harness your natural creativity to define why and when, and our mentors will show you how and when to make it real. Whether it's a widget, a social problem, or something for your own personal development. For more information and registration visit www.thedfarm.org or email info@thedfarm.org.
Palo Alto CAC Discussion List
This on-line group is a place where PAUSD parents can learn about Special Education events and resources in our community. It's also a forum for discussing issues with other PAUSD parents that arise in our children's schooling and life in general. To keep informed and/or to ask questions, sign up for the Palo Alto CAC Discussion Group here
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