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Calendar
Fri-Sat, Mar 18-26
Gunn Theatre: "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Spangenberg (click here for show times and tickets)
Thu, Mar 24
Gunn and Paly Night Rally, 7 PM, Titan Gym
Mon-Thu, Mar 28-31
Alternate Schedules (see Calendar)
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Jack Bowen, author of book "The Dream Weaver," comes to Gunn!
Tue, Mar 22, 4-5 PM, Gunn Library, event is open to the public
The One Salon Gunn club is fortunate to invite Jack Bowen, author of the best-selling philosophy novel "The Dream Weaver," as a guest speaker the coming Tuesday! Bowen will draw on major themes from all three of his books, though most prominently from "The Dream Weaver," such as Meaning, Morality, and the Self, all framed in our own everyday experience. Bowen is a graduate of Stanford University and has taught philosophy at the high school and college level for the past 16 years.
New to College in the USA?
Thu, Mar 24 & 31, 7 PM, College & Career Center portable
If you are new to the USA college system and would like to attend two evenings (Mar 24 and Mar 31) Linda Kirsch will be running 90-minute presentations to discuss this at 7 PM in the College & Career Center portable. Please send her your name ( lkirsch@pausd.org) and your student's name and grade.
Gunn Choir Guest Artist Concert
Wed, Mar 30, 7:30 PM, Spangenberg
Join the Gunn Choir and their guests, the Fond du Lac High School Choirs, as they join together for a combined concert on March 30. Tickets are $7 ($5 for students in high school or younger) and are available at the door. If you have a Choir Booster Pass, that will be your ticket. Questions? Contact EJ Hong ( ej@ejhong.com) or Liz Matchett ( lizmatchett@yahoo.com). See you there!
Proposed Candidates for 2016-17 Gunn PTSA Executive Board
Election on Thu, Apr 14, 6:30 PM, Staff Lounge
The slate of candidates for the 2016-17 Gunn High School PTSA Executive Board is below. Members may nominate additional candidates from the floor before the vote at the April meeting. We encourage all Gunn PTSA members to attend the April meeting and vote in the election of next year's officers: 6:30 PM, Gunn Staff Lounge, April 14, 2016.
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President...........................................
Co-President.....................................
Executive Vice President..................
VP Community Activities...................
Co-VP Community Activities.............
VP Ways & Means............................
VP Communications..........................
Secretary...........................................
Co-Secretary.....................................
Treasurer...........................................
Auditor...............................................
Parliamentarian.................................
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Keri Wagner
Ann Xu
Liz Dong
Paul Sakuma
Annie Bedichek
Kimberly Eng Lee
Cinnamon Chu
Heather Hadlock
Colleen Petersen
[no nominee]
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Send Your Nomination In for Annual Recognition of Gunn Volunteers and Staff Deadline: Fri, Apr 15 Each year, Gunn's PTSA gives special recognition to Gunn volunteers (staff, parents, and/or community members) for outstanding volunteer service to Gunn. We need everyone's input to recognize those very special individuals! Who made your life easier? Who do you appreciate for their dedication to the Gunn community? Make sure they get the recognition they deserve, and take a minute or two to nominate your favorite volunteer. Click here to submit your nomination, and complete it no later than Friday, April 15 (earlier is appreciated!). All volunteers are invited to attend the Volunteer Luncheon on May 18 in the Bow Gym. Questions: contact Norma Hesterman, nhesterman@pausd.org or Barbara Best, barbarabest@gmail.com.
FROM THE PREVIOUS ISSUE:
Spice Up 2016! Eat at Spice Kit to Support Grad Night
Sat-Sun, Mar 19-20, 11 AM-9 PM, Spice Kit, 340 California Ave, Palo Alto
Spice Kit will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit Senior Grad Night. Eat in or take out. Simply identify yourself as a Gunn student/parent and 20% of your purchase will be donated to help support the Class of 2016.
Rent Your Prom Tux Right at Gunn--can't get easier than this!
Rent your Prom tux from Savvi formal wear by Tuxedos and More and receive a $50 off Prom rental coupon (not needed to order), plus Tuxedos and More will donate $10 to Gunn Grad Night Party with each rental. They are the slim fit specialists and have a wide color selection of vests and ties to complement your date's dress. Fittings can't get any easier: Luis from Tuxedos and More will be on the Gunn campus March 21st and 28th, 12-5 PM, to take measurements and a $40 deposit (can be called in). Easier still...you will have the option of having your tux home delivered via FedEx for a $15 shipping fee. Look for the sign outside of RC-8, the ASB classroom. Or, if you prefer, visit Tuxedos and More at 824 E Campbell Ave in Campbell, (408) 559-2063. Remember, for an additional rebate donation, get your corsage flowers at Nature's Alley, 2675C Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, (650) 326-3632. (Keep in mind the PALY prom is the same night, April 16th, so place both orders early!)
IN THE GUNN CONNECTION EXTRA:
ACS - Resilience: How to Help Our Teens Stay Strong... read more.
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Gunn Athletics
Join Gunn Sports Boosters
Love sports? Looking for a way to participate? Sports Boosters needs you. Please consider being a part of the board next year! We are looking for parents to come and help with athletics at Gunn! Most jobs are only 2-3 hours a month! Contact Carol ( Cjkib@sbcglobal.net) or anyone on the board for questions.
Honor Your Gunn Student
Honor your Gunn student with a lifelong gift by purchasing a beautiful, permanent nameplate to be placed in the Gunn Titan Gym foyer. This gym is used for 90% of the Gunn events and will be seen by students, teachers, board members, administration and the community. This is also a 100% tax-deductible donation. 100% of the proceeds go to Boosters to be used to enhance Gunn Athletics through scholarships, replacing equipment, paying for buses and students to attend CCS games and building TEAM SPIRIT. Questions or want to order? Contact Pam Perez at pep@pamperez.com or (650) 223-9795. After school activities keep kids out of trouble, allow them to bond with students they may never meet and give them a sense of community.
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PAUSD / PTAC
Communication Health Interactive for Parent and Others (CHIPAO): Parent-Teen Communication Workshop
Mon, Mar 21, 7-8:30 PM, JLS Middle School Cafetorium, 480 E Meadow Dr
Please join us for an important community event supporting East Asian-American parents, although all parents are welcome. Parents are invited to attend without their children to offer more open and honest discussion about parent-teen communication challenges. The workshop will begin with scripted vignettes performed by volunteer actors addressing adolescent stressors, challenges, and difficult topics. Moderators will guide discussion throughout the workshop. The goal is to provide parents with different strategies, skills, and advice for communicating and connecting with their teen. Parents will have the opportunity to ask anonymous questions, suggest scenarios, or even participate in improvisational vignettes, if desired. Mandarin interpretation will be provided. For more information, contact harrison123@stanford.edu. Sponsored by Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in partnership with Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD).
Apply to Join CAC for Renaming Schools
Deadline: Mon, Mar 28, 4:30 PM
Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) invites its stakeholders to provide input as part of the school district's Citizens Advisory Committee for Renaming Schools (RSC). The school district authorized the establishment of this committee in early 2016 to research and review the names of all 17 PAUSD schools and submit recommendations for renaming one or more of the schools for the Board's consideration. The school district invites current Palo Alto residents, current Palo Alto Unified employees, current Palo Alto Unified students, graduates of PAUSD, and former employees who worked for PAUSD for a minimum of five years to consider applying for the committee. Applications can be downloaded from the school district’s website. The deadline to submit an application is 4:30 PM on Monday, March 28th, 2016. Completed applications should be sent to: Dr. Glenn "Max" McGee, Superintendent, Palo Alto Unified School District, 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, or emailed to msanchezlopez@pausd.org.
The committee will consist of four parents of current students, four members of the community at large, up to four alumni, two administrators, four faculty and staff, and up to four students. The committee members will meet every two or three weeks during the school year and the meetings will last between two or three hours. Additional work between meetings is likely and may require two to four hours per week. The committee will be formed by April 11, 2016 and their recommendations will be submitted to the Board by December 31, 2016.
Join the Palo Alto Council of PTAs
The Palo Alto Council of PTAs is looking for a few good candidates to help fill some vacancies on our roster for the 2016-17 school year. The Council works with the district staff, the Board of Education, community partners and the PTAs at all 17 schools to support the students and families of our district. It offers a great opportunity for individuals to get a broader view our district and build bridges between schools/PTAs in service of the broader community. The current 2016-17 roster is posted at http://ptac.paloaltopta.org/2016-17-ptac-board-nominees/. If you are interested in any of the open positions, send an email to ptacouncil@paloaltopta.org and specify the position that you are interested in.
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Community
Palo Alto Summer Camp Fair
Thu, Mar 24, 6:30-8 PM, Addison School Multi-Purpose Room
Discover terrific summer camps (for grades K-12) all around Palo Alto, meet camp vendors in person, and get help planning a summer your entire family will love. Free to attend. Free pizza for the first 100 to arrive, plus activities for kids, snacks, giveaways, and camp discounts. More info: http://camps.activityhero.com/pacampfair.
YES! Youth Empowerment - Stress Management & Social Connection
Thu & Fri, 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat & Sun 10 AM-3 PM, Mar 31-Apr 3, Gunn High School, Dance Room
When youth (13-18 yo) are given clear strategies and specific tools to manage stress and emotions in a healthy way, they exhibit greater confidence and motivation to succeed in school and make healthy choices when faced with life's challenges. Fun games, stretching, and social connections! Registration: tinyurl.com/yespaloalto. Cost $200. Scholarships applications, sign up by March 27th. Organizer: Irene, (510) 299-5669; ireneyamane@gmail.com.
Informational Coffee for All Students Matter
Tue, Apr 19, 10 AM
If you've wondered what All Students Matter is all about, then please join other local parents who are already volunteering with us in the classroom of K-4th grade students to learn more. We invite you for coffee and refreshments while you hear about how you can make a true difference in the life of students in east Menlo Park and East Palo Alto by volunteering for an hour a week. Please e-mail jkc_kennedy@yahoo.com to RSVP and learn of the location. www.allstudentsmatter.org
Stanford University Sleep Study
The Stanford University Department of Psychiatry is currently conducting a study to help teens (14-18) go to bed earlier and wake up earlier. The treatment involves use of a light device that is placed by the child's bedside and flashes periodically throughout the night. Teens also meet for four sessions with a licensed psychologist or doctoral therapist under the supervision of a licensed psychologist at Stanford University to learn about sleep and strategies to improve sleep. The paid study requires completing a sleep diary daily for five weeks. Please contact the Teen Sleep Study at teensleep@stanford.edu or (650) 725-7767. Teen Classes & Volunteering at the Palo Alto Art Center Unleash the creativity in your teen by signing up for Art Classes. The Art Center offers classes in ceramics, painting and sculpture on Monday - Saturdays. Classes are held at the Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd, and the Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd. Online Registration is open now! All Art Classes are listed on the website. The Art Center is currently taking applications for Counselor in Training (CIT) positions for its summer camps. Click here for more information and the application packet. Questions? Please contact Rebecca Passarello, rebecca.passarello@cityofpaloalto.org, or (650) 617-3509.
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