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Calendar
Fri, Sep 18
Football vs. Branham, FS 4:30 PM, Var 7 PM, Football Field
Sun, Sep 20
Choir Concert and Potluck, 4 PM, Spangenberg
Mon, Sep 21
Site Council Meeting, 4 PM, Staff Lounge (see Agenda)
Thu, Sep 24
Instrumental Music Concert, 7:30 PM, Spangenberg
Mon, Sep 28-Fri, Oct 2
Not in Our Schools (NIOS) Week
Mon, Sep 28
Welcome Back/NIOS Food Truck Court, 5:30 PM, Parking Lot
Wed, Sep 30
Gunn Band & Orchestra Boosters Meetings, 7:15 PM, Staff Lounge
Thu, Oct 1
Staff Appreciation Korean Luncheon, 12:45 PM, Staff Lounge
Fri, Oct 2
Football vs. Los Altos, FS 4:30 PM, Var 7 PM, Football Field
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
Gizdich Ranch Pie Class of 2016 Fundraiser
Now til Oct 15
Two Berries takes the lead!!! Pumpkin trails at a distant second place. Is it the antioxidants?? The deep purple?? Speak up for your favorite while supporting the Class of 2016 - purchase delicious Gizdich Ranch Pies. Traditional Apple, Dutch Apple, Two Berry, Pumpkin and Apricot. Dutch Apple and Pumpkin are vegetarian (though not vegan). Made from local crops at Gizdich Ranch's Watsonville farm, these pies come frozen with easy baking directions. All proceeds benefit the Class of 2016 graduation activities. Eat locally! Support our seniors! Click here for more information and the order form. Sale ends October 15. Questions? Contact Christine Abraham at abraham.christine@gmail.com.
Freshman Parent Network Coffee: Meet SAC Director Tue, Sep 22, 8-10 AM, Staff Lounge All parents of the Class of 2019 are invited to join us on Tuesday morning for an informative chat with Communications teacher and Student Activities Director, Lisa Hall. She'll tell us all about the SAC and the fun plans that student leaders have crafted for Homecoming Week. Please remember to check in at the main school office for a nametag and parking pass. Parent coffee and conversation will begin at 8 AM; Ms. Hall will join us at 8:30 AM.
Save the Date -- PTA Sponsored Food Truck Court
Mon, Sep 28, 5:30-7:30 PM
More fun is still being finalized, so check next week's Gunn Connection for details and plan to join our Gunn community as we celebrate the start of another fabulous school year and launch Not In Our Schools Week! WELCOME BACK! GO TITANS!
News from the AC
Parents or Students: Want community service hours for tutoring A-, B-, C-, D- and E-period math and science and E-Period-Only French and Spanish for Gunn's FOS (Focus on Success) Classes? (If you don't read "Block-Schedulese" that means, "Tutors needed between 8:30-12:40.") Contact psteward@pausd.org or visit the AC Mon-Fri, 1-5 PM, ASAP. Thank you.
Pick Up School Photo Orders at the Student Activities Center
Students who ordered school pictures from Lifetouch Studios can come to the Student Activities Center to pickup their orders. The SAC open is Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM-4 PM and the new YMCA Teen Center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 pM. For questions, check https://sites.google.com/site/gunnstudentactivities or contact lhall@pausd.org.
A Worthy Cause: Gunn Junior Class Fund
Hey everybody! The Gunn Junior class invites the entire Gunn community to contribute to a worthy cause: the Junior class fund. The Class of 2017 has been fundraising since their freshmen year and all of their funds go toward covering the cost and providing scholarships for events such as the Spring prom (April 16) and grad night. Junior prom will be the first opportunity for juniors to see their hard work pay off, and we would like to plan an awesome event to reward them. The Junior class will be earning most of the money through various fundraisers throughout the year, but we will also accept direct donations to our class account by either: 1) writing a check to "Gunn High School" with "Attn: Junior Class" in the memo line (drop off at Gunn main office), or 2) visiting the student activities webstore and go to Product Categories > Class Fundraisers > Donate to Junior Class; payment can be made via credit card. And for those of you who want your employer to match your donation: 1) Gunn's tax ID is 94-2168440, and 2) make sure the donation is to "Gunn High School Junior Class Fund". Thanks for all your support! Chloe Sorensen, Leland Pama and Junior Class Council
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.
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PAUSD & PTAC
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
Education Update Meeting: Testing Our Children
Sat, Sep 19, 10-11:30 AM, Hillview Middle School Library, 1100 Elder Ave, Menlo Park
Is the new, online, standardized, test of Common Core principles working? What did we learn from this year's testing? Please join Assemblyman Rich Gordon and education leaders to explore the very latest results and discuss how we can get the most out of the tests. Among other things, we will delve into technical problems, opt-outs, whether there is evidence that children are mastering Common Core concepts, and what can be improved. FREE. Please join Assemblyman Rich Gordon and a panel of experts for this important discussion. Info or to RSVP: http://asmdc.org/sba, or (650) 691-2121.
Challenge Success Parent Ed Event Sparking Creativity: Imagining Tomorrow's Schools
Fri, Sep 25, 7-9 PM, Stanford Memorial Auditorium
Challenge Success invites you to our biggest parent education event of the year. This year's keynote speaker will be Tony Wagner, author and Expert in Residence at Harvard University's new Innovation Lab. He will be joined by Challenge Success Co-Founders, Dr. Denise Pope and Dr. Madeline Levine, for an interactive discussion on fostering creativity in schools and at home. Students attend for free. Adult tickets are $10 per person. Purchase tickets at http://www.challengesuccess.org/sparking-creativity-imagining-tomorrows-schools/
Stanford YMCA Community Health Fair
Sat, Sep 26, 10 AM-3 PM, Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
This is a health and wellness event featuring: Panels & Workshops with Doctors and Medical Professionals, Group Exercise Demonstrations, Ask-a-Doctor Booth, Wellness Consultations, Children's Activities and a Nonprofit Open House. For more information contact: Joshua Selo at (650) 842 7152, or joshua.selo@ymcasv.org.
Mitchell Park Library Teen Events
Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd
Blind Date with a Banned Book, Sun, Sep 27-Sat, Oct 3
The library will be celebrating Banned Books Week in the Teen Zone. Teens can go on a blind date with a banned book on display. Checkout wrapped up books, take them home, read and review them for a chance to win a prize.
Teen Banned Book to Movie, Tue, Sep 29, 4-6 PM
The library will be hosting a movie based on a banned book. Bring your friends after school. Refreshments provided.
Teen Read Week, Tue, Oct 20, 4-6 PM
Teen Tuesday event at Mitchell Park Library. Enjoy a break from everything to watch a newly released movie packed with adventure. Snacks provided.
Chinese Star Contest for K-12 Students
Register by Sep 28
Parents/guardians are encouraged to register their children for the 2nd Annual San Jose-Silicon Valley Chinese Star Contest for K-12 Students by September 28th. Students from any language background can participate in the Painting/Drawing and Team Video categories. This contest provides an opportunity for students to develop global awareness and apply 21st century skills. First prize winners from the grade 9-12 group will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a free 7-day trip to Beijing, China. The trip will begin between April 9-13, 2016. Register at http://www.sfsu.edu/~ci/ .
Bike Palo Alto!
Sun, Oct 4, 1-4 PM, El Carmelo Elementary, Bryant/Loma Verde
Join the 6th annual Bike Palo Alto! Sunday, October 4th, 1-4 PM.
Discover Palo Alto's great bike routes! Bike Palo Alto! is a free, family-friendly event, no pre-registration necessary. Just bring your bike and helmet and be ready to have some fun! Start at El Carmelo School (Bryant & Loma Verde). Free ice cream and other treats along the way! Volunteers for tabling, handing out treats, setup are warmly welcomed. Email Joan Marx at joan_marx@arczip.com. Event highlights:
* Did you know you never need to ride on El Camino? Palo Alto has great,
quiet bike routes with undercrossings, paths and boulevards to nearly
every destination.
* Bring your bike by for a free safety check and basic maintenance.
* Learn tips on how to bike safely on public streets and get a free helmet fitting to make sure your helmet is ready to protect you.
* Get a great local bike map with the best bike routes from Mt. View to Palo Alto to the Baylands and Menlo Park.
American Conservatory Theater presents "A Christmas Carol"
Dec 4-27, ACT's Geary Theater, 415 Geary St, San Francisco
See Gunn Alum Lauren Hart in the role of Ghost of Christmas Past. Tickets available for purchase at https://tickets.act-sf.org/online/. Discount code GHOST for Dec 4-11 and 26-27 shows.
Palo Alto Chinese School is Accepting New Students
Palo Alto Chinese School has been serving the community in Chinese language instructions for 53 years, and is still accepting new enrollment. Class meets every Friday 7-9 PM at JLS Middle School. There are two tracks. The Mandarin track is offered from Preschool-Grade 12, for students from heritage families. The Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) track is offered from K-Grade 7, for students with little exposure to Chinese language. For more info, check http://www.paloaltochineseschool.org/ or email admission@paloaltochineseschool.org.
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