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Back To School Curriculum Night
(An event for parents only) 5:45- 6:45pm Grades 3-5
6:45 – 7:00pm Meeting in MP Room
7:00 – 8:00pm Grades K-2
Girl Scout Parent Information Night
Palo Verde MP room Tuesday, September 17 at 6.30pm
Find out how Girl Scouting helps girls grow strong by having fun, learing skills, performing service, and developing leadership.
Learn about Girl Scouting in our community, how troops are formed, and how your K-12 girl can participate.
Children are welcome to attend with their adult.
If you have questions in advance of the meeting, please contact school coordinator at theivanai_p(at)hotmail(dot)com
If you already know you want to join, please visit http://www.girlscoutsofpaloalto.org and fill out an interest card by clicking “Join us”
From Last Week Want to submit news to Palo Verde eNews, or Voice?
Send your announcement to paloverdevoice (at) gmail (dot) com. For eNews, add “For eNews” in the subject line, and all submissions must be made by 2 pm Monday. For Voice, add “For Voice” in the subject line, and submissions due date is the last Friday of the month to be published in next Voice. Please include a brief description as well as date, time, location, and contact information. Do not include attachments.
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If your child(ren) has graduated from Palo Verde Elementary or your family is no longer part of the school, please unsubscribe from our e-news mailing list. This will enable us to keep costs down and add incoming kindergarten and new families to our list. To unsubscribe please scroll down to the bottom of this email and click on “safeunsubscribe’. Alternatively you can send email to paloverdevoice (at) gmail (dot) com and request removal of the email addresses that receive our e-news. YARD DUTY: HAVE LUNCH WITH YOUR CHILD
Please consider volunteering during lunch at Palo Verde. Only sign up for once this school year if this is what you can do. If you can come once a month or once a week, it will be even better!
Research shows that youth whose parents are actively involved in their schooling are more engaged in school. Every parent, every day can positively affect kids’ lives.
The more adults are present during recess, the safer the playground will be. Children really enjoy seeing their parents, their friends’ parents, or a new caring adult with a smile on her/his face.
Logistics:
* Sign-up online go to: http://tinyurl.com/pvyardduty or contact Katie Renati at windkatie(at)gmail(dot)com * Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday = 12pm-12:45pm Wednesday: 11:45am-12:30pm
Kindergartners starts lunch hours on October 14. * Children play for the first half, and then eat at their designated tables. Bell will ring when it is time to sit down and eat. * Go to the office and sign in/out using the volunteer sheet on the counter. Vest & walkie-talkies will be available in office. * Once you sign up, we will email you a sheet with general guidelines. There will be a staff person in charge if you have questions onsite. * Any questions call or email Katie Renati, 650-520-0750 or windkatie(at)gmail(dot)com PTA Special Ed/Inclusion Representative
Did you know that 1,600 students in PAUSD receive Special Services? That is about 13% of the student population, which is almost 80 children at a typical 500 student Elementary school.
Being a PTA Special Ed/Inclusion Rep means representing kids with special learning needs and their parents on your campus. In this role, you can have a very positive impact at your school.
You help to create a sense of community among special ed parents at your school, in mainstream as well as SAI classes, including those who’s children are just being identified and
don’t yet have an IEP or 504. You can also help to raise awareness of learning differences in your school community, and promote an inclusive school culture.
It can take as little or as much time as you are able to give. You can expect to spend 26 hours a month in this role. It helps to share the role between two people.
Responsibilities:
· Host at least 2 social events a year (coffee or similar), for all parents of kids with IEPs, 504s, or learning differences
· Introduce yourself & your role to the school principal, the PTA president, chair of site council, any special ed teachers
· Be available to help connect parents with resources
· Help publicize Special Ed/Inclusion (CAC) events by posting flyers at your school
Interested?
Contact volunteer coordinator Alison Guan, alisonguan(at)gmail(dot)com or 4152442058
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Silicone Valley BoyChoir
600 Homer Ave, Palo alto Auditions through Aug 30th, 2013 The Silicon Valley Boychoir will hold auditions through August 30 by appointment. Auditions are open to 2nd-6th grade boys. Older 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. info@svboychoir.org or call 650-424-1242.
Adolescents Needed for a Brain Imaging Research Study
September -December,
SRI International 333 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park SRI International is recruiting boys and girls aged 12 – 18 for a brain imaging research study. Participants can earn $400 a year. The study is funded by the National Institute of Health. All participant information will be carefully protected; For more information please call Dr. Prouty at 650-859-2605 or email at brain@sri.com or follow this link to our website: http://www.sri.com/work/projects/brain-development-across-adolescence SCHOOL FUNDING UPDATE!
SAVE THE DATE: Sat Sep 7
at Sixth District PTA’s Leadership Day
We have a new funding formula (called LCFF) for our schools, but California remains 49th in per-pupil funding. Will LCFF get us back to adequate funding? How will it impact YOUR child’s school? With this new info, plus PTA advocacy training, let’s work together to raise CA schools from worst back to first! “Now, More Than Ever,” our children need each of us!
SAVE THE DATE: Sat Sep 7, at Sixth District PTA’s Leadership Day. Morning, ending by 2 p.m. $15 includes workshops and lunch. Info: Nancy, advocacy@capta6.org.
Are you the parent of an elementary aged child who has experienced challenges in school and/or a child with a documented disability (IEP or 504 plan)?
I am a Stanford graduate student studying sociology and law (and a mother of three). I am a conducting an interview-based study on parental decision-making when children are in challenging situations in school. Those challenges could be: Academic underperformance , Difficulty interacting socially, Behavior difficulties, or A documented disability for which he/she receives services. I need research participants who are parents of an elementary-age child (grades K-5) who are willing to sit for a one-hour interview. Questions will concern your role in helping your child succeed in school, including how and when you interact with teachers, administrators, other parents, and service providers. This research is completely confidential, with only myself having access to identifying information. Your participation will take approximately 1 hour, and the interview will take place at a time and place convenient for you. If you are interested, please contact me, LaToya Baldwin Clark, at (215) 779-1690 or at ljb@stanford.edu. latoyabaldwinclark.com Norcal Crew Open House
Saturday Sept 7 from 9am to 12 noon Norcal Crew is looking for middle and high school aged athletes. Crew is an all inclusive, no experience necessary sport – everyone rows, everyone competes. Professional coaches will teach your kids all they need to know. Scholarships are available! Meet the coaches, other families and rowers at the Open House. Come for food, drink, demonstrations and camaraderie! RSVP to admin@norcalcrew.org visit: Norcalcrew.org Emergency Preparedness and Home Safety Faire
El Carmelo Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room Developing Social Skills at Home:
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – meeting is 9 to 11 am. Covington Elementary School Multi, 205 Covington, Los Altos 94024. What can parents do to encourage social thinking at home? Lani Hessen, Occupational Therapist and Clinic Director of KidSpace therapy center in Mountain View, will discuss ways to use the curriculum from therapy so that they can be generalized to the outside world. Techniques for both older and younger children will be addressed, including: · How to structure play dates Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – meeting is 9 to 11 am. Hospitality begins at 8:45am. Covington Elementary School Multi, 205 Covington, Los Altos 94024. This parent education event is sponsored by the SELPA 1 CAC (www.selpa1cac.org) All of our events are free and open to anyone who feels they might benefit. No registration is necessary. Join a class at the Museum of American Heritage
351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 321-1004 There are two classes this fall to choose from: Electrostatics and Electromagnetism Beginning Electronics Saturdays, November 2, 9, & 16 from 1pm-4pm |