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Calendar
Fri, Sep 11
Korean Parents Network, 10 AM, 80 Roosevelt Circle
Sat, Sep 12
Chinese Parents Network, 12 PM, Juana Briones Park
Wed, Sep 16
Junior/Senior Parents Night, 7 PM, Spangenberg
Thu, Sep 17
Freshman Concert Band, 7 PM, Spangenberg
Fri, Sep 18
New Families Potluck, 5:30 PM, Library
Sun, Sep 20
Choir Concert and Potluck, 4 PM, Spangenberg
Mon, Sep 21
Site Council Meeting, 4 PM, 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
New Families Potluck
Fri, Sep 18, 5:30-7:30 PM, Library
New Families are invited to attend the annual New Families Potluck and meet staff, SEC students, PTSA parents and representatives from the Parent Networks for an informal evening of socializing, food and fun. Please bring a favorite snack or dish to share, whether it is homemade or store bought. Dessert, coffee and tea will be provided. Childcare for children under 12 is provided free of charge. Please RSVP to gunnpotluck@gmail.com.
Esta es una Cordial invitación a las familias nuevas en Gunn H.S. Tendremos una reunión el Jueves de 17 de Septiembre en la que compartiremos nuestra comidas y bebidas favoritas, conoceremos al personal que trabaja para la escuela, estudiantes, Padres que colaboran con las diferentes actividades. La reunión se llevará a cabo de 5:30 a 7:30 en la Biblioteca de la escuela, pueden traer algún plato para compartir, el Café, te y postres los proveerá la escuela, Habrá cuidado para los Niños menores de 12 años sin costo. Por favor reservar su asistencia a gunnpotluck@gmail.com.
Gunn Sports Families: Order Personalized Gunn Sports Gear
Online store open til Sep 18, so place your order today!
Show your colors and make it PERSONAL with sports gear from 31 Gifts. Gear up for a great season with sports gear that will have you and your student cheering! Choose from a Cinch Sac, Bleacher Blanket, Zip-top Tote Bag, Large Utility Tote, or browse the 31 Gifts catalog instead. There is something for everyone. Then personalize your item with your athlete's name, any sport logo, Gunn HS...the choices are endless. Ordering is easy: click on this link and your are ready to go! Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Gunn Boys Lacrosse team. Any questions, please contact Jill M. Spain at spainsdj@comcast.net.
Back to School Family Concert and Potluck
Sun, Sep 20, 4 PM, Spangenberg
Choir families are invited to the annual Back to School Family Concert and Potluck. Singers arrive at 3:00, parents drop off potluck dishes at 3:45, and the concert begins in Spangenberg at 4:00. After the concert, choir families will move to the area in front of the main office for a potluck feast. Bring lots of family with you! The concert is free and it is a great, informal way to kick off the year, hear our wonderful singers, and to celebrate together over good food. Please bring your favorite potluck dish to share (enough to feed 15 people). Don't forget to label your bowls and utensils, and if you can bring your own water bottle that would be terrific. See you there!
Join the Gunn Team at Walk to End Alzheimer's
Sat, Oct 10, Registration starts at 8 AM, Event starts at 10 AM, San Jose Arena Green
For the first time, Gunn High School will participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's event. Any Gunn student and their family is welcome to join. Pre-registration is recommended; visit act.alz.org and join the team Memory for Life/Gunn High School. There will be a three hour and a one mile option. For more information, please contact Brent Han at brentbread@gmail.com.
Gunn Sport Teams Still Taking New Athletes
It's not too late to join a sport team! Gunn's Football, Cross Country and Girl's Water Polo teams are still looking for new athletes who are interested in joining. Joining a sport team is a great way for the Gunn student to make new and lasting friendships, show Gunn spirit and pride, and get some excercise in too. If your Gunn student is interested in joining one of the sport teams, they can contact the team's coach or just show up at a practice and go for it! The coaches' contact information and team practice times are both listed on the Gunn website under the Athletics tab. GO TITANS!!
Fall Sports: Support Our Athletes...Make Your Athletic Participation Donation Today!
Do you have a student/athlete playing on a Fall sports team? Support Gunn athletes with your Athletic Participation Donation today! Our goal is 100% participation for all Fall teams. Last season the overall participation percentage was 70% for Fall. Let's exceed that percentage and reach our 100% goal! The suggested donation amount is $175 (your donation is the sole income of the Athletic Department) but 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. Please include your athlete's name and sport played when donating. Any questions, contact Jill M. Spain at spainsdj@comcast.net.
News from the AC: We Have Tutors!
The AC has tutors. Increase your confidence and keep up with the workload in your classes. Get a Gunn Peer Tutor today. Come into the AC to request a tutor, or to become a peer tutor.
IN THE GUNN CONNECTION EXTRA: 
Gunn Lacrosse Team Fundraiser: Personalized Gunn Sports Gear...read more.
Parent Ed Event: Social-Emotional Health & Well-Being of Children with Special Needs...read more.
Korean Parents Network
Fri, Sep 11, 10 AM, 80 Roosevelt Circle
We welcome parents who are new to our community. Please come and join us as we plan our annual October Staff Luncheon. For more information contact Julia Byun at juliajbyun@yahoo.com.
Gunn Chinese Parents Network Back to School Picnic
Junior and Senior Parent Information Night
Wed, Sep 16, 7-9 PM, Spangenberg
Linda Kirsch will present items relating to junior and senior year. She will be followed by Vick O' Day, who will discuss college shopping with finances in mind.
Biology and Physics Tutors Needed
Hey, you. Hiding in the woodwork. Come out! We NEED you. The AC REALLY, REALLY needs AP Biology and Physics tutors at all levels.
Contact Pam Steward psteward@pausd.org in the Gunn AC if you can tutor. Student tutors earn Community Service hours. The need is great.
Lunchtime Receptionist Needed in Math Department
Can you spare 45 minutes one or two days a week? We are looking for a parent volunteer to act as a receptionist during the lunch hour. If you are interested, please contact Lynn Glover at lglover@pausd.org.
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PAUSD & PTAC
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.
Mindful Moms Group for PAUSD Moms of Teens and Preteens
Wednesdays, Sep 23-Nov 18 (no class Nov. 11), 7-9 PM, Gunn Library
All moms share a vital need for connection. Yet moms of adolescents are often so focused on their teens that they neglect their own health and wellbeing. To support our teens we must invest in our own self growth and self care. This 8-week group will empower you with evidence-based mindfulness tools to reduce stress and improve your mood so you can bring balance and stability to your home life. Andrea Castillo, PhD, has been teaching Mindfulness since 2007 and is a proud mom of a Gunn High School graduate. Cost: $299. Scholarships are available. To register please visit www.MindBodySpiritMoms.com. Preregistration is required.
For questions please contact Jaclyn at jaclyn.k.long@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Gunn PTSA.
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Community
Fridays, Sep 11-Dec 4, 4:05-4:50 PM and 5:05-5:55 PM, Castro Elementary School, 505 Escuela Ave, Mountain View
A program started 5 years ago by a Gunn student, come join us to teach elementary students Math through games and play! A wonderful volunteering opportunity for Gunn students to take on leadership roles and work closely with second-fifth graders on improving and building Math fluency. Volunteer hours count towards community service. For more information, please check out our blog. Interested? Sign up here. Contact: buddies4math@gmail.com.
Fiery Arts Glass Workshops
Sat & Sun, Sep 12-13, Oct 10-11, Nov 14-15, or Dec 12-13, 9 AM-3 PM, Palo Alto High School's Glass Studio, 50 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto
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. Each 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 four. Teens and adults. $375 per person. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto High School sculpture classes. Click here for information, and to sign up, contact dcamner@pausd.org.
Parent Ed Event: Social-Emotional Health & Well-Being of Children with Special Needs
Wed, Sep 16, 6:45-9 PM, Covington Elementary MP Room, 205 Covington Rd, Los Altos
School can sometimes lead to stress, depression, or self-injury for any student, and students with special needs are at higher risk. Project Cornerstone will discuss this from a preventative standpoint based on the Developmental Assets that apply to all children. A parent panel will also address mental health challenges from first-hand experience. Please join us! Sponsored by SELPA 1 CAC and the Palo Alto Sub-Commitee of SELPA 1. This event is free for the community, no registration needed.
The Ohlone Harvest Festival Needs Volunteers
Sat, Sep 19, 12-4 PM, Ohlone Elementary School, 950 Amarillo Ave, Palo Alto
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. Please contact Leena at leena8540@gmail.com.
3rd Annual Fiery Arts Fall Glass Sale at Palo Alto High School Fri, Sept. 25, 3-6pm & Sat, Sept. 26, 11am-4pm, in front of the Tower Bldg. "Walk the Wall" Sun, Nov 8, 1-3 PM, Meet at 1101 San Antonio Ave, Mountain View 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 around the world the ability to sign up, obtain sponsors, and walk to raise money for the many children in China who are abandoned due to disability. For more information about Walk the Wall, click here. For the event website, click here.
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