Hold the date! Saturday, October 2, 2010 - Palo Alto "Masked " Black & White Ball
www.ThePaloAltoBlackandWhiteBall.org
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Palo Alto Black & White Ball
Hold the date! Saturday, October 2, 2010 - Palo Alto "Masked " Black & White Ball
www.ThePaloAltoBlackandWhiteBall.org
Message from Noreen Likins
Dear Gunn Community
It is exceedingly hard to leave a job that I love and enjoy very much but after much soul searching I have decided that this will be my last year at Gunn. I have been here for twelve years, six as Assistant Principal with responsibility for Guidance Services and six as Principal. I have been privileged to work with a great staff, amazing students and a wonderful administrative team. And I could not have asked for a more supportive parent community. Through these twelve years, working together, I believe we have done a lot to make Gunn a more caring community and to improve what we do and how we do it. Of course it is the staff that has done the work that makes Gunn the great school it is, and to them the credit should go. I will, however, admit to turning over a few rocks along the way that have helped to clear the path. From my biased vantage point, Gunn is a great place to teach and to learn.
I have reached a time in my life that I have to move on. Life is too short not to stop and smell the roses and my job does not allow me the time to do that. As you all know events here at Gunn over the past nine months have been very hard on all of us but while all of this has been going on, I lost my beloved sister Liz to cancer in August, and her husband Malcolm, who was really a brother to me, also died suddenly in November. The impact of it all has left me deeply saddened and very much aware that life is unpredictable. Always waiting until tomorrow to do things you want to do is not wise. My husband, Tod, has been retired for thirteen years and is patiently waiting for us to do some of the traveling we keep talking about but don’t have time to do. I want to spend time with family and friends in England. I want to take some classes. I want time to read the newspaper! It is time for me to look forward to the rest of my life.
The only reason we are all here at Gunn is for our students and it has always been my goal to do that which is best for each of them. It is my hope that Gunn will always be a high school that puts students first. If I have a legacy, may it be just that.
My grateful thanks to you all.
Noreen Likins
It is exceedingly hard to leave a job that I love and enjoy very much but after much soul searching I have decided that this will be my last year at Gunn. I have been here for twelve years, six as Assistant Principal with responsibility for Guidance Services and six as Principal. I have been privileged to work with a great staff, amazing students and a wonderful administrative team. And I could not have asked for a more supportive parent community. Through these twelve years, working together, I believe we have done a lot to make Gunn a more caring community and to improve what we do and how we do it. Of course it is the staff that has done the work that makes Gunn the great school it is, and to them the credit should go. I will, however, admit to turning over a few rocks along the way that have helped to clear the path. From my biased vantage point, Gunn is a great place to teach and to learn.
I have reached a time in my life that I have to move on. Life is too short not to stop and smell the roses and my job does not allow me the time to do that. As you all know events here at Gunn over the past nine months have been very hard on all of us but while all of this has been going on, I lost my beloved sister Liz to cancer in August, and her husband Malcolm, who was really a brother to me, also died suddenly in November. The impact of it all has left me deeply saddened and very much aware that life is unpredictable. Always waiting until tomorrow to do things you want to do is not wise. My husband, Tod, has been retired for thirteen years and is patiently waiting for us to do some of the traveling we keep talking about but don’t have time to do. I want to spend time with family and friends in England. I want to take some classes. I want time to read the newspaper! It is time for me to look forward to the rest of my life.
The only reason we are all here at Gunn is for our students and it has always been my goal to do that which is best for each of them. It is my hope that Gunn will always be a high school that puts students first. If I have a legacy, may it be just that.
My grateful thanks to you all.
Noreen Likins
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Notes from PAUSD School Board Meeting and Special Study Session February 9, 2010
Prepared by Lauren Janov, PTAC Advocacy Chair
Board Packet accessible at:
http://pausd.org/community/board/downloads/brd_packet/item_011.pdf
A. Staff Overview and Proposal
Overview
PAUSD staff explained the review process and budget situation outlining efforts already undertaken:
Assuming passage of the higher parcel tax this May, increased revenues by permanent transfer of deferred maintenance to general fund and PiE funding Spectra Arts, as well as, using $2.1 of estimated surplus, PAUSD will still need to make $3.7 million in cuts (the total structural deficit is $7.6 million) for 2010-11. Not factored in to these cuts are the additional cuts that PAUSD will need to make if the federal government does not bail out CA to the tune of $7 billion. We will know this school year whether this will happen or not.
2011-12 expect an additional $2.6 deficit, including 14% increase in classified staff pension costs because of 25% market decline. Open questions are whether parcel tax will pass, what the increased cost for certificated staff pension costs will be (Cathy Mak: "may be drastic"), and health benefit, enrollment and state budget adjustments.
Cuts:
What PAUSD does not recommend:
What PAUSD recommends be cut:
Operations ($1.67 million), including:
Staffing ($1.56 million), including:
Other ($92,500) - reducing primary language tutors to serve only the neediest students (being more selective about when hourly employees are called in by sites, continue to serve free and reduced lunch kids). Impact will mostly be felt in primaries, because of the pressing need in secondary schools for students to understand content and stakes for college. Anticipate that parents will pay privately.
Areas they will study/focus on for future potential savings**
B. Impression of Effect of PTAC Survey
Scott Bowers thought the PTAC survey was extensive and provided "wonderful" input. Without the survey PAUSD would not have been able to reach as many people. Melissa Caswell thanked the PTA for the survey.
No support for PTAC's most popular idea - going online with classes - because of impression that it would not save money and the administrative investment needed to get the o9f State of California sign off on required classes.
There were no cuts specified that were on the rest of PA PTAC survey's most popular cut list - reducing top administrative staff (put in “focus” area) and requiring supplemental programs like lunch and summer school to be fully self-funding (PAUSD proposed reducing the costs but not eliminating district subsidies).
On the other hand, there were no cuts that were specified on PA PTAC least favorite cut list either - guidance/college/career counseling, parent teacher conferences, reading specialists, janitorial, and traveling music and PE, other than middle school class size increases mentioned above.
C. Topics of Concern:
1. Transfer $35/student of site discretionary funds to district
Staff reported that principals supported this, but this was of concern to 4 board members (Barb Mitchell, Barb Klausner, Camille Townsend and Melissa Caswell). Camille Townsend was particularly concerned about the impact of this on the middle and high schools. Staff will come back with more details on impact to classroom. Melissa Caswell wanted to see how it would feel in the classroom without this money.
Kevin Skelley said that the increased PiE funding will results in approximately $15-$20/student extra at the sites (amount will depend on the actual enrollment numbers for 2010-2011)
PA PTAC Survey: 31% recommended $20 reduction
2. 25% reduction in site rental income
Camille Townsend was particularly concerned about the impact of this on the middle and high schools. Melissa Caswell wanted to see how it would feel in the classroom without this money.
PTAC 62% recommended 50% reduction
3. Increase class sizes
Increase elementary by 1 student (K-3: 22, G4 & 5: 24)
[PTAC Survey: 61% recommended increase from 21 to 22]
Increase middle school 6th grades by 2 students (G6:26, G 7 & 8: 26, G 7 & 8 Math and English: 24)
[PTAC Survey: 26% recommended increase by 3]
Increase 9th and 10th grade math and English classes by 1 (from 22 to 23)
[PTAC Survey: 36% recommended increase by 2]
Dana Tom was concerned that the current class size in 9th and 10th grade English was too large already and Barb Klausner agreed that care should be taken when increasing these classes. A Gunn English teacher spoke very eloquently against increasing English class sizes too - noting the impact on teachers who tend both to the intellectual as well as social and emotional needs of their students - a life and death matter. Camille Townsend said she too would hate to increase high school class sizes. Melissa Caswell was particularly concerned about middle school.
Kevin Skelly said he would revisit the middle and high school cut decisions; initially staff wanted to spread the a pain.
4. Focus area
Examine technology savings (i.e. electronic v. printing)
Did not offer online classes as an option for cost savings now or later. Staff did not feel it would generate much savings because of staff's continued involvement. PTAC rep mentioned that Gunn and Paly already had a private pay model in place where HS credits could be offered for certain off site and online classes; they agreed that that model would generate savings. Scott Bowers thought courses would need state approval first, and wanted IS and principals to weigh in on this.
Barb Klausner, Melissa Caswell and Camille Townsend all inquired further about this.
In PTAC survey this was supported by 83% - the most popular option.
5. Reducing primary language tutors to serve only the neediest students
Melissa Caswell wanted to know what the impact on kids would be. Three staff members (2 ELD tutors and 1 librarian) spoke out against this cut, one saying that kids specifically come to our district because of this program and another saying parents have said they are willing to contribute toward its costs.
Kevin Skelly said he was open to suggestions; he wants to keep the tutors for the middle and high school students as well as low income elementary students.
6. Professional Development
Camille Townsend expressed concern about continued investment in professional development for elementary math program that has not yet been shown to work. People who contacted her want to be assured that money spent on professional development will be beneficial. We need to make sure it is the best curriculum. We need to keep our eye on it.
Barb Klausner said that she is a strong proponent of professional development and wants to see where PAUSD is now with its professional development plan.
7. Cuts at 25 Churchill’s Administrative Offices
Barb Klausner wanted to see an organization chart.
Kevin Skelly said most hiring decisions will be driven by the kinds of people they find.
8. More info needed
Barb Mitchell: Wants a list of PAUSD expenses that have grown faster than enrollment and inflation and wants the list of 25 cuts to be ranked in order of importance, incase revenues pick up and items restored.
Dana Tom: Wants suggestions now about what to cut if Parcel Tax does not pass.
D. PiE Announcement
PiE announced $2.9 million collected for 2009-2010, $330,000 over goal. It will be picking up the cost of K-5 Spectra Arts resulting in $65,000 PAUSD savings.
Board Packet accessible at:
http://pausd.org/community/board/downloads/brd_packet/item_011.pdf
A. Staff Overview and Proposal
Overview
PAUSD staff explained the review process and budget situation outlining efforts already undertaken:
2011-12 expect an additional $2.6 deficit, including 14% increase in classified staff pension costs because of 25% market decline. Open questions are whether parcel tax will pass, what the increased cost for certificated staff pension costs will be (Cathy Mak: "may be drastic"), and health benefit, enrollment and state budget adjustments.
Cuts:
What PAUSD does not recommend:
Operations ($1.67 million), including:
Areas they will study/focus on for future potential savings**
Scott Bowers thought the PTAC survey was extensive and provided "wonderful" input. Without the survey PAUSD would not have been able to reach as many people. Melissa Caswell thanked the PTA for the survey.
No support for PTAC's most popular idea - going online with classes - because of impression that it would not save money and the administrative investment needed to get the o9f State of California sign off on required classes.
There were no cuts specified that were on the rest of PA PTAC survey's most popular cut list - reducing top administrative staff (put in “focus” area) and requiring supplemental programs like lunch and summer school to be fully self-funding (PAUSD proposed reducing the costs but not eliminating district subsidies).
On the other hand, there were no cuts that were specified on PA PTAC least favorite cut list either - guidance/college/career counseling, parent teacher conferences, reading specialists, janitorial, and traveling music and PE, other than middle school class size increases mentioned above.
C. Topics of Concern:
1. Transfer $35/student of site discretionary funds to district
Staff reported that principals supported this, but this was of concern to 4 board members (Barb Mitchell, Barb Klausner, Camille Townsend and Melissa Caswell). Camille Townsend was particularly concerned about the impact of this on the middle and high schools. Staff will come back with more details on impact to classroom. Melissa Caswell wanted to see how it would feel in the classroom without this money.
Kevin Skelley said that the increased PiE funding will results in approximately $15-$20/student extra at the sites (amount will depend on the actual enrollment numbers for 2010-2011)
PA PTAC Survey: 31% recommended $20 reduction
2. 25% reduction in site rental income
Camille Townsend was particularly concerned about the impact of this on the middle and high schools. Melissa Caswell wanted to see how it would feel in the classroom without this money.
PTAC 62% recommended 50% reduction
3. Increase class sizes
Increase elementary by 1 student (K-3: 22, G4 & 5: 24)
[PTAC Survey: 61% recommended increase from 21 to 22]
Increase middle school 6th grades by 2 students (G6:26, G 7 & 8: 26, G 7 & 8 Math and English: 24)
[PTAC Survey: 26% recommended increase by 3]
Increase 9th and 10th grade math and English classes by 1 (from 22 to 23)
[PTAC Survey: 36% recommended increase by 2]
Dana Tom was concerned that the current class size in 9th and 10th grade English was too large already and Barb Klausner agreed that care should be taken when increasing these classes. A Gunn English teacher spoke very eloquently against increasing English class sizes too - noting the impact on teachers who tend both to the intellectual as well as social and emotional needs of their students - a life and death matter. Camille Townsend said she too would hate to increase high school class sizes. Melissa Caswell was particularly concerned about middle school.
Kevin Skelly said he would revisit the middle and high school cut decisions; initially staff wanted to spread the a pain.
4. Focus area
Examine technology savings (i.e. electronic v. printing)
Did not offer online classes as an option for cost savings now or later. Staff did not feel it would generate much savings because of staff's continued involvement. PTAC rep mentioned that Gunn and Paly already had a private pay model in place where HS credits could be offered for certain off site and online classes; they agreed that that model would generate savings. Scott Bowers thought courses would need state approval first, and wanted IS and principals to weigh in on this.
Barb Klausner, Melissa Caswell and Camille Townsend all inquired further about this.
In PTAC survey this was supported by 83% - the most popular option.
5. Reducing primary language tutors to serve only the neediest students
Melissa Caswell wanted to know what the impact on kids would be. Three staff members (2 ELD tutors and 1 librarian) spoke out against this cut, one saying that kids specifically come to our district because of this program and another saying parents have said they are willing to contribute toward its costs.
Kevin Skelly said he was open to suggestions; he wants to keep the tutors for the middle and high school students as well as low income elementary students.
6. Professional Development
Camille Townsend expressed concern about continued investment in professional development for elementary math program that has not yet been shown to work. People who contacted her want to be assured that money spent on professional development will be beneficial. We need to make sure it is the best curriculum. We need to keep our eye on it.
Barb Klausner said that she is a strong proponent of professional development and wants to see where PAUSD is now with its professional development plan.
7. Cuts at 25 Churchill’s Administrative Offices
Barb Klausner wanted to see an organization chart.
Kevin Skelly said most hiring decisions will be driven by the kinds of people they find.
8. More info needed
Barb Mitchell: Wants a list of PAUSD expenses that have grown faster than enrollment and inflation and wants the list of 25 cuts to be ranked in order of importance, incase revenues pick up and items restored.
Dana Tom: Wants suggestions now about what to cut if Parcel Tax does not pass.
D. PiE Announcement
PiE announced $2.9 million collected for 2009-2010, $330,000 over goal. It will be picking up the cost of K-5 Spectra Arts resulting in $65,000 PAUSD savings.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
2010 California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
James Lubbe, Dean of Students 650-354-8260
jlubbe@pausd.org
The 2010 California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) will be administered on March 16th and 17th to all sophomores. Juniors and seniors who have not met the requirements will also take the test.
On March 16th and 17th, Gunn High School will administer the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)to all sophomore students. All students, except eligible students with disabilities, must satisfy the CAHSEE requirement in addition to meeting District graduation requirements in order to receive a high school diploma. Students who score 350 (or higher) for both the English Language (ELA) and Mathematics sections meet the CAHSEE requirement. Students planning to attend a college or university may have additional requirements to meet.
On both days, students taking the test will report to their assigned testing room with their Gunn ID. Testing room assignments will be posted soon on InClass and around campus.
Study guides are available in the Math and English Departments. Students who feel they need help preparing for CAHSEE should speak to their English and Math teachers and attend tutorial on a regular basis. In addition, Gunn will be offering free preparation classes for both the English Language and Mathematics sections of the test. Theresa Diola will teach the English preparation session and Chris Bell will teach the Mathematics preparation session. See the table below for dates, time, and room.
Recently released test questions may also be reviewed on the following CAHSEE website:
www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp
Due to this examination, the class schedule for all Gunn students will be changed during the testing week of March 15-19. Changes for the week of testing will be posted on InClass and around campus.
Students should see their counselor or Mr. Lubbe, Dean of Students, in the Main Office, if they have any questions.
James Lubbe, Dean of Students 650-354-8260
jlubbe@pausd.org
jlubbe@pausd.org
The 2010 California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) will be administered on March 16th and 17th to all sophomores. Juniors and seniors who have not met the requirements will also take the test.
On March 16th and 17th, Gunn High School will administer the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)to all sophomore students. All students, except eligible students with disabilities, must satisfy the CAHSEE requirement in addition to meeting District graduation requirements in order to receive a high school diploma. Students who score 350 (or higher) for both the English Language (ELA) and Mathematics sections meet the CAHSEE requirement. Students planning to attend a college or university may have additional requirements to meet.
On both days, students taking the test will report to their assigned testing room with their Gunn ID. Testing room assignments will be posted soon on InClass and around campus.
Study guides are available in the Math and English Departments. Students who feel they need help preparing for CAHSEE should speak to their English and Math teachers and attend tutorial on a regular basis. In addition, Gunn will be offering free preparation classes for both the English Language and Mathematics sections of the test. Theresa Diola will teach the English preparation session and Chris Bell will teach the Mathematics preparation session. See the table below for dates, time, and room.
English Language Arts | Mathematics |
|---|---|
Room L-11, 3:30-5 pm | Room M-4, 3:30-5 pm |
Tuesday, February 23 | Tuesday, February 23 |
Tuesday, March 2 | Tuesday, March 2 |
Tuesday, March 9 | Tuesday, March 9 |
Recently released test questions may also be reviewed on the following CAHSEE website:
www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp
Due to this examination, the class schedule for all Gunn students will be changed during the testing week of March 15-19. Changes for the week of testing will be posted on InClass and around campus.
Students should see their counselor or Mr. Lubbe, Dean of Students, in the Main Office, if they have any questions.
James Lubbe, Dean of Students 650-354-8260
jlubbe@pausd.org
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Recap of January 30th WBC Picketers
Dear Gunn Community,
Because most parents and students were not here on Friday January 30, several of you have asked that I send out a brief summary of what occurred when Fred Phelps's WBC came to picket the Gunn campus. Here is that summary.
We had a late start to school on Friday so that students and teachers would not have to run the gauntlet of the WBC hate signs and shouted slogans. Most students and parents heeded the recommendation that the best response to this group is really no response (because they crave publicity and they get it when the press turns up in force to cover counter-demonstrations), and chose to stay home. Thank you for your cooperation. It really helped. However, there were students who wanted to exercise their right to free speech and who let us know that they would be coming to counter the picketing.
About 30 staff turned up at 7:00 am to monitor the front of the school and make sure that any Gunn students who chose to come to counter-demonstrate stayed safely on our campus, and to monitor the Georgia and Miranda entrances to make sure that non-students did not enter. By 7:15 am they were all in place ready for the picketers and the school marquee was displaying appropriate quotations. PAPD was present on campus and police cars were on Arastradero.
At about 7:15 am quite a large number of students from local high schools (Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Fremont) arrived with signs and banners. A sizable number of Gunn alumni as well as members of local community groups showed up, including a contingent from a church in Los Gatos. All these people arranged themselves on the sidewalk in front of the library and along the edge of the road. Thus, the faces that were shown on the news and on the videos posted on Youtube are not only those of Gunn students and staff. Gunn students were all, by prior agreement, on the grass (i.e. on campus) behind them. At 7:15 am the Gunn GSA students (Gay Straight Alliance members) marched out with signs and began to sing. Many people joined them as they sang songs such as "Give Peace a Chance," "Lean on Me," and "This Little Light of Mine." Most students and staff were wearing T-shirts with slogans that supported and celebrated our diversity and unity. That was also true for many, many of the students at school that day. There was a great sense of camaraderie. All those who turned up to support Gunn were friendly and peaceful. At no point did any Gunn student cross the street to engage the picketers although a group of students with a camera from Los Altos High school did so, as did some adult community members.
The WBC pickets turned up promptly at 7:25 am as expected. They demonstrated for 30 minutes and then packed up and moved to the Stanford campus. By then, other Gunn students had started to arrive at school and were drawn to the entrance of school. We allowed them to gather and continue singing. The students were appropriate and supportive of each other. We began to shepherd them to class at about 8:20 am. By 8:25 am all was quiet at the front of the school and we started a normal day. We had an excellent rally at lunch time in the quad. The theme was "All you need is love" and many students performed. All in all, what began as negative and hateful turned into a truly great celebration of unity and diversity! It was the best community-building activity I have experienced in twelve years at Gunn.
The Gunn community is very grateful to PAPD, District Office staff, OUTLET and many community members for the support we received. The picketing passed without incident. It was a great "teachable moment" for us and the incident sparked great conversation and discussion.
Noreen Likins
Here is a link to a Youtube video of the event
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hTjRuSlVM8
Because most parents and students were not here on Friday January 30, several of you have asked that I send out a brief summary of what occurred when Fred Phelps's WBC came to picket the Gunn campus. Here is that summary.
We had a late start to school on Friday so that students and teachers would not have to run the gauntlet of the WBC hate signs and shouted slogans. Most students and parents heeded the recommendation that the best response to this group is really no response (because they crave publicity and they get it when the press turns up in force to cover counter-demonstrations), and chose to stay home. Thank you for your cooperation. It really helped. However, there were students who wanted to exercise their right to free speech and who let us know that they would be coming to counter the picketing.
About 30 staff turned up at 7:00 am to monitor the front of the school and make sure that any Gunn students who chose to come to counter-demonstrate stayed safely on our campus, and to monitor the Georgia and Miranda entrances to make sure that non-students did not enter. By 7:15 am they were all in place ready for the picketers and the school marquee was displaying appropriate quotations. PAPD was present on campus and police cars were on Arastradero.
At about 7:15 am quite a large number of students from local high schools (Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Fremont) arrived with signs and banners. A sizable number of Gunn alumni as well as members of local community groups showed up, including a contingent from a church in Los Gatos. All these people arranged themselves on the sidewalk in front of the library and along the edge of the road. Thus, the faces that were shown on the news and on the videos posted on Youtube are not only those of Gunn students and staff. Gunn students were all, by prior agreement, on the grass (i.e. on campus) behind them. At 7:15 am the Gunn GSA students (Gay Straight Alliance members) marched out with signs and began to sing. Many people joined them as they sang songs such as "Give Peace a Chance," "Lean on Me," and "This Little Light of Mine." Most students and staff were wearing T-shirts with slogans that supported and celebrated our diversity and unity. That was also true for many, many of the students at school that day. There was a great sense of camaraderie. All those who turned up to support Gunn were friendly and peaceful. At no point did any Gunn student cross the street to engage the picketers although a group of students with a camera from Los Altos High school did so, as did some adult community members.
The WBC pickets turned up promptly at 7:25 am as expected. They demonstrated for 30 minutes and then packed up and moved to the Stanford campus. By then, other Gunn students had started to arrive at school and were drawn to the entrance of school. We allowed them to gather and continue singing. The students were appropriate and supportive of each other. We began to shepherd them to class at about 8:20 am. By 8:25 am all was quiet at the front of the school and we started a normal day. We had an excellent rally at lunch time in the quad. The theme was "All you need is love" and many students performed. All in all, what began as negative and hateful turned into a truly great celebration of unity and diversity! It was the best community-building activity I have experienced in twelve years at Gunn.
The Gunn community is very grateful to PAPD, District Office staff, OUTLET and many community members for the support we received. The picketing passed without incident. It was a great "teachable moment" for us and the incident sparked great conversation and discussion.
Noreen Likins
Here is a link to a Youtube video of the event
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hTjRuSlVM8
ORDER YOUR GIZDICH RANCH PIES NOW ‘TIL MARCH 4
Marilyn Putney, putneym@gmail.com
*ORDER YOUR GIZDICH RANCH PIES NOW ‘TIL MARCH 4 *
Orders now being taken for farm fresh pies from Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville. Choose from Apple, Sugar Free Apple, Olallieberry, and Pumpkin. The pies are $16 each or $15.00 each for 3 or more.
Two simple ways to order:
Email Ronda Breier at ronda@breiers.com
or
Order Forms are available in the SAC and Gunn front office or print one:
http://gunn.pausd.org/~activities/sac/index.htm
Pies come frozen – you bake at home
Place your order by Thursday, March 4th. Plan to PICK UP PIES Thursday, March 25th, 4-6 pm in front of the Gunn office/Bat Cave.
Please ask your friends, co-workers, family, and neighbors to buy PIES.
All proceeds benefit Gunn’s Senior Class Graduation Activities.
Questions? Contact Marilyn Putney at putneym@gmail.com
*ORDER YOUR GIZDICH RANCH PIES NOW ‘TIL MARCH 4 *
Orders now being taken for farm fresh pies from Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville. Choose from Apple, Sugar Free Apple, Olallieberry, and Pumpkin. The pies are $16 each or $15.00 each for 3 or more.
Two simple ways to order:
Email Ronda Breier at ronda@breiers.com
or
Order Forms are available in the SAC and Gunn front office or print one:
http://gunn.pausd.org/~activities/sac/index.htm
Pies come frozen – you bake at home
Place your order by Thursday, March 4th. Plan to PICK UP PIES Thursday, March 25th, 4-6 pm in front of the Gunn office/Bat Cave.
Please ask your friends, co-workers, family, and neighbors to buy PIES.
All proceeds benefit Gunn’s Senior Class Graduation Activities.
Questions? Contact Marilyn Putney at putneym@gmail.com
Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
Kim Nguyen, Publicity Chair, paco_publicity@yahoo.com
PALO ALTO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM AN UPLIFTING
COLLECTION OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE AGES
March 13th Concert features Double Reed Virtuoso, Peter Lemberg
Benjamin Simon, Conductor
PACO’s most senior of its five youth orchestras will perform an uplifting collection of classical and contemporary music under the direction of PACO music director, Benjamin Simon, on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. This dynamic program includes movements of four primary pieces plus chamber music performed by small ensembles of PACO members. PACO favorite Peter Lemberg returns with the oboe’s larger cousin, an instrument that is neither English nor a horn. Mozart’s beautiful Adagio is paired with Vincent Persichetti’s masterful Concerto for English Horn (1977), surrounded by two authentically English works: Handel’s Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 6 plus the delightful English Suite by Hubert Parry. The concert will take place at the new Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Hall on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Tickets are $15/adult, $10/senior and $5/student. For more information call 650-856-3848 or visit http://www.pacomusic.org/.
PALO ALTO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM AN UPLIFTING
COLLECTION OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE AGES
March 13th Concert features Double Reed Virtuoso, Peter Lemberg
Benjamin Simon, Conductor
PACO’s most senior of its five youth orchestras will perform an uplifting collection of classical and contemporary music under the direction of PACO music director, Benjamin Simon, on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. This dynamic program includes movements of four primary pieces plus chamber music performed by small ensembles of PACO members. PACO favorite Peter Lemberg returns with the oboe’s larger cousin, an instrument that is neither English nor a horn. Mozart’s beautiful Adagio is paired with Vincent Persichetti’s masterful Concerto for English Horn (1977), surrounded by two authentically English works: Handel’s Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 6 plus the delightful English Suite by Hubert Parry. The concert will take place at the new Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Hall on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Tickets are $15/adult, $10/senior and $5/student. For more information call 650-856-3848 or visit http://www.pacomusic.org/.
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