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Calendar
Mon-Sat, Oct 19-24
Homecoming Week (click here for a complete list of events):
- Fri: Football vs. Monta Vista, JV 4:30 PM, Var 7 PM, Football Field
- Sat: Homecoming Dance, 7:30 PM, Bow Gym
Tue, Oct 27
Hispanic Parents Network Meeting, 7 PM, Staff Lounge
Wed, Oct 28
Band & Orchestra Boosters Meeting, 7:15 PM, Staff Lounge
Thu, Oct 29
Orchestra Concert, 7 PM, Spangenberg
Fri, Oct 30
Junior-Senior Parents Meeting, 8 AM, Staff Lounge
Fall Jazz Concert, 7:30 PM, Spangenberg
Mon, Nov 2
Site Council Meeting, 7 PM, Library
Thu, Nov 5
Sophomore Parents Meeting, 6:30 PM, Esther's German Bakery
Thu-Sat, Nov 5-7
Fall Show, 7:30 PM, Little Theatre
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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Come Support Gunn High School Cheer and Dance Teams!
Tue, Oct 27, 5-9 PM, Armadillo Willy's, 1031 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos
Armadillo Willy's will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit our cheer and dance teams. Eat in or take out. Simply identify yourself as a supporter of Gunn Cheer and Dance teams and up to 20% of your purchases will be donated to help support the team on their way to National competitions. Go Gunn Titans!
Fall Jazz Concert
Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 PM, Spangenberg
Don't miss the Fall Jazz Concert on Friday, October 30th at 7:30 PM in the Spangenberg Theatre. The Terman Jazz Band, JLS Jazz Band, Gunn Jazz II, and the Gunn Big Band Jazz Ensemble will all be performing at the concert!
Henry M. Gunn High School Theatre Department presents "Our Town," by Thornton Wilder
Nov 5, 6 PM; Nov 6-7, 12-14, 7:30 PM; Nov 10, 4 PM, Studio Theatre, Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto
TICKETS: Available at http://www.gunntheatre.org/, the Gunn Student Activities Office, or at the door. Opening Night Gala (Nov 5): all tickets $20. Other performances: $8 Students/$10 General in advance, or $10 Students/$12 General at the door.
All-Grade Parent Network Meeting
Fri, Nov 13, 8-10 AM, PE Classroom
The PTSA Parent Networks invite all grades to meet with Principal Herrmann on Friday, November 13th from 8:00-10am in the PE classroom (located on the N-building side, which is on the left as you face the entrance of Bow Gym). We will be joined at 8:30 AM by Denise and some of her staff. Please RSVP here so we have enough coffee. And remember to pick up a parking pass from the office. If you have comments and questions in advance of the meeting and during the year, we have created a simple online GUNN PARENT FEEDBACK FORM to foster communication with our school staff. PTSA will compile your submissions and pass them along to administration. Submissions can be anonymous, but should be constructive. Some answers may be included in the school's "Titan Talk" email, and some answers may be provided in a Principal's Coffee event. As always, notes from Parent Network meetings and any answers given in that forum will be posted to the networks.
PTSA Positions Available
PTSA has approved a budget for the 2015-16 school year, and we have a nearly complete roster of parent volunteers ( http://gunn.paloaltopta.org/docs/GunnPTSARoster.pdf). If you are interested in any of the remaining vacant positions - Senior Awards Night/Chair (usually a Junior parent) or Staff Appreciation Week Chairs, please contact Barbara Best, barbarabest@gmail.com. Fall Sports Athletic Participation Donation: Let's Reach our 100% Goal! Currently the overall participation percentage for Fall athletic teams is 67%. With a goal of 100% from all teams, we still need an additional 33% donations to reach our goal. If you have made your donation, thank you!! If you have not donated, you can donate online at www.GunnSportsBoosters.com or by check payable to Gunn Sports Boosters. Please include your athlete's name and sport played when donating. The suggested donation amount is $175 but all donation amounts are accepted and appreciated. Without this donation, the Athletic Department does not have the budget to cover the expenses so that our athletes can compete. Please support Gunn Athletics and make your donation today!! Questions contact Jill Spain at spainsdj@comcast.net.
Volunteer Leaders Needed for Senior Graduation Celebrations
Tue, Oct 27, 2 PM, Staff Lounge, first meeting
The Senior Graduation Celebrations organizers are seeking additional volunteers to take on lead roles for Fundraising, Transportation, and Hospitality subcommittees. Time commitment is minimal, increasing as Graduation approaches. The first Executive Committee meeting is planned for Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 2 PM in the Staff Lounge. If interested, please contact Vicki Dempsey | vldempsey@yahoo.com or Jeannette Foley | jipf@thefoleys.com.
Primera Reunión de Familias Hispanas de Gunn
Tue, Oct 27, 7 PM, Staff Lounge
Esta es una cordial invitación a la primera reunión para las familias hispanas de Gunn High School el próximo Martes 27 de Octubre, de 7 a 8:30 PM en el Staff Lounge de la escuela, el cual está situado junto a la oficina principal frente de los parqueaderos. La idea principal es conocernos, compartir un rato agradable, y comentar acerca de los planes para este año de nuestra red de Padres. Tendremos te y postre para todos, si desea compartir un plato o postre siéntase en libertad de traerlo. Tendremos cuidado de niños disponible. Por favor confirme su asistencia a nuestra dirección de correo gunnhispanicparents@gmail.com con el número de personas que asistirán y si desea servicio de cuidado de niños.
Needed: History Tutor for G Period
Tuesdays at 2:20 PM, Thursdays at 1:25 PM, or Fridays at 2:35 PM
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Community
Two Weeks. Fifty Events. Unleash Your Inner Scientist.
Oct 22-Nov 7, Bay-Area-wide, and Sat, Nov 7, 10 AM-4 PM, AT&T Park
The 5th annual Bay Area Science Festival returns with over 50 events throughout the Bay Area. Over 200 science, technology, and engineering organizations will present the fun and excitement of science through hands-on, interactive exhibits, science-themed performances and demonstrations, and family-oriented entertainment (K-12). Full festival schedule can be found at http://www.bayareascience.org. And be sure to join us at the free hands-on science Discovery Day at AT&T Park on November 7th, from 10 AM-4 PM.
Steve Silberman on "The Legacy of Autism and Future of Neurodiversity"
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30-7:30 PM, and 7:30-8 PM, book signing and short reception, 100 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park
Today, more than 3.5 million Americans have an autism spectrum disorder and the condition remains misunderstood and stigmatized. In his book, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, Steve Silberman delves into the forgotten history of the condition and provides long-sought understanding to the autism puzzle. Join in conversation with Steve on the subject of autism, his research, and his journey to publishing this rich and engaging book. Free and open to the public -- appropriate for all parents. For more information and to reserve your free ticket, click here.
Job Readiness Workshops for Youth
Sat, Oct 24, Nov 7, 14, 1-4 PM, Adobe South, Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
IQ650 is a new organization that provides job readiness skills for youth. Check out their free workshops -- take one or take them all. Sign up or learn more! http://www.iq650.com/workshopsSaturday, October 24, 1-4 PM - Build your Resume
Saturday, November 7, 1-4 PM - Building your social network & the Informational Interview
Saturday, November 14, 1-4 PM - Preparing for a Job Interview
Iron Into Steel: Horsemanship with Cliff Evans
Sun, Oct 25, 1-4 PM, Ravenswood Horse Ranch, 1103 Weeks St, East Palo Alto
Iron Into Steel's six-week program, designed to help youth transition successfully into adulthood, will kick off with a session on horsemanship with rodeo competitor Cliff Evans. Cost of the six-week program is $600. Visit the website for details on the full program. Contact Chaia May for more information at chaia@learningplay.org.
The 2015-2016 Children's Theatre Ten-Minute Playwriting Contest
Developing Healthy Habits with Your Kids
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30-7:30 PM, 100 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park
With one-third of all children in the U.S. overweight or obese, Joanna Strober saw a critical need for a solution to help children and teens reduce their weight and stay healthy. Fueled by the desire to solve this problem for her own family and others, Joanna started Kurbo. Based on research from Stanford and other top universities, Kurbo puts the power into the hands of kids and teens by helping them set goals, develop healthy eating and exercise habits, and lose weight. Free and open to the public -- appropriate for all parents, and middle and high school-aged children. For more information and to reserve your free ticket, click here.
Palo Alto Children's Theatre Presents Roald Dahl's "The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)"
Nov 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7 PM, Nov 7, 8, 14, 15 at 2 PM, Nov 11, 12 at 4:30 PM, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
Join the Palo Alto Children's Theatre for Roald Dahl's "The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)"! When Sophie encounters a giant in the middle of the night, she thinks she's about to be eaten! Lucky for her, this giant turns out to be the Big Friendly Giant, and together they embark on an adventure that will save the children of England! Running time: approx. 60 minutes. View full performance schedule and purchase tickets online: www.cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre, or call (650) 463-4970.
We Need to Hear From You!!
Sat, Nov 7, 10-11:30 AM, Stanford Campus
Stanford mental health professionals are conducting research focus groups with local youth and parents. With your input, we want to help build better mental health support for our families. The focus groups are for youth ages 14-19, Asian-American youth ages 14-19, parents/guardians of youth between 14 and 19 years old, and Asian-American parents/guardians of youth between 14 and 19 -- not necessarily from the same family. Each participant will be given a $40 gift card. Info: Vicki Harrison, harrison123@stanford.edu.
Rad American Women A-Z: A Conversation with Author Kate Schatz and Artist Miriam Klein Stahl
Sat, Nov 7, 4 PM, Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Join an honest and engaging discussion with Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl about their new book, Rad American Women A-Z. Kate and Miriam are both mothers and teachers, so they're no stranger to entertaining young folks-audience participation is encouraged as they discuss how to be rad! Books will be on sale at the event. Miriam will also be silk-screening, so bring a t-shirt, onesie, or other clothing item if you want to rock your own Rad American Women A-Z gear! Tickets are $10 General Public/$5 Children under 18. http://paloaltojcc.org/Events/a-conversation-with-author-kate-schatz-and-artist-miriam-klein-stahl
Help Disabled Orphans in China
Sun, Nov 8, 1-3 PM, Shoreline Lake
Veteran's Day Recognition Event
Mon, Nov 9, 4 PM, King Plaza (in front of City Hall)
In the spirit of community please join us in saluting all the men and women who have served our country and the families who support them. The Mobile Vet Center, Mobile Medical Outreach and public safety vehicles will be open for tours. The city will host an art table to create "Thank You" cards to be sent to service members overseas. Firefighter John Preston, a military vet, and his band will provide music. For more information, please contact Janice Svendsen at (650) 329-2015 or janice.svendsen@cityofpaloalto.org
Special Happiness Program in Palo Alto: Discover Your Unlimited Power by Art of Living Foundation
Thu-Mon, Nov 12-16, weeknights 7-9:30 PM, weekend 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Special Happiness Program taught by Annelies Richmond. Annelies is the Director of teacher training programs at the Art of Living and is incredible in enabling people to own their power. Please visit http://bit.ly/HappyPeninsula to register for her Happiness Program, taught at Gunn High School Nov 12-16 (weeknights 7-9:30 PM, weekend 9:30 AM-3:30 PM). The following are free community events offered: Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Sat, Nov 14, 8 PM, First Baptist Church, 305 North California Ave, Palo Alto Come join the Palo Alto Philharmonic for a night filled with beautiful chamber music. We are excited to present selections of Dvorak: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81; Reinecke: Trio für Klavier, Oboe und Horn, a-Moll, Op. 188; Strauss: Serenade in E-flat Major, Op. 7; and Actor: Fanfare for 8 Horns. Tickets: General Admission $22, Seniors $18, and Student tickets $10. Tickets are available in advance from www.paphil.org, or at the door one half-hour before the performance. This concert venue is wheelchair-accessible. Spanish Immersion Opportunity for High School Students in Oaxaca, Mexico (Summer 2016) Mon, Nov 16, 7 PM, Information Meeting, Rm A-3, Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto If living in a beautiful and historic city, improving your Spanish language skills, learning about another culture, and building new friendships is something you'd like to do, come to the family information meeting about Neighbors Abroad's student exchange. Neighbors Abroad, Palo Alto's sister city organization, has sponsored a summer student exchange with Oaxaca, Mexico, since 1965. Applicants should be high school students at least 15 years old by June of 2016 who are studying Spanish at any level. Application packets will be available and your questions will be answered. For questions, contact Marion at marionb@sonic.net or Lynne at lynnerussell1@gmail.com (parent of a Gunn HS senior who participated in the exchange). www.neighborsabroad.org Volunteer Tutors Needed Project Rally at EPATT, a game-changing nonprofit that combines tennis with tutoring, is looking for volunteers at Fairmeadow Elementary for K-1 students! Did you know that a child who doesn't read proficiently by 4th grade is four times more likely to drop out of high school? You can help change this early on! Make a difference in the life of an elementary-school student by working with them one-on-one in reading and social development. With as little as one hour a week, you can help change the game for your student and gain community service hours! No previous tutoring experience is needed; training and materials will be provided. For more information, please contact Shirley at info@projectrally.net. 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. Help Improve The City's Free Shuttle Service Many PAUSD secondary school students use the City of Palo Alto Free Shuttle to commute to school. The city is considering improvements to the Shuttle service and they are seeking community input to guide their planning process. Here is the link to a one-minute survey: http://cityofpaloalto.org/shuttle. Fill it out to help the city understand how they can serve students better. To learn more or to provide more input, contact the City of Palo Alto Transportation Department at shuttle@CityofPaloAlto.org or call (650) 329-2442. Student Video Contest "Directing Change" is a film contest (final deadline for film submission is Mar 1st, 2016) for California high school students to help reduce mental illness stigma and support suicide prevention. "Directing Change" is part of Each Mind Matters, California's mental health movement. Each Mind Matters serves as the megaphone to amplify the voices of all people who want to put an end to stigma related to mental health and create a community where everyone feels comfortable reaching out for the support they deserve. For more information visit: eachmindmatters.org. For information on contest rules, various deadlines and FAQs please visit http://www.directingchange.org/
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