Addison eAdvisorSeptember 14, 2014

Calendar: Upcoming Addison Events

Thurs, Sept 18 No Homework Day

Tues, Sept 23 ­ Fri, Sept 26 Book Fair, MP Room

Fri, Sept 26 Hoedown, Addison Blacktop, 5:30­8:30pm

Fri, Sept 26 5th Grade Bake Sale, during the Hoedown

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In This Issue

Principal Thoughts: ParentEd Night

Arches of Addison

Addison Auction Update

Book Fair NeedsVolunteers

Hoedown's Coming

Friday Lunch Orders

CommunityAnnouncements

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New! Principal Thoughts

Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you to all the families whojoined us on Monday night for ourparent education night. Our newSuperintendent, Dr. Max McGee,and I had an informal discussion withthe attendees regarding our background, philosophy oneducation, the Common Core State Standards, math,technology, and other important educational topics. Iappreciate the fact that the organizers took time forquestions from the audience so we could discuss otherimportant issues such as gender equity.

I would love to find a forum to continue our discussion sothat our community always feels they have a voice intheir child's education. I proposed an idea to our parentorganizers about creating an online forum such as aGoogle Doc or utilizing our Addison Facebook account forparents to pose questions. I could then reply online or

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Lunch Menus Principal:Amanda Boyce PTA Co­Presidents:Nishita Kothary &Komey Vishakan

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answer frequently asked questions in the eAdvisor. I willexplore this option with our PTA. I am very excited to welcome Joy Frick as our newAddison Clerk! Joy's first day in the office is Monday,September 15. She is a Palo Alto resident and currentlyhas two daughters at Paly. Joy currently runs thevolunteer program at the Paly College Center and hasworked as an aide at Walter Hays School. She is positive,upbeat, smart, and empathetic; we feel very fortunate towelcome her to Addison. Please stop by the front officethis week to say hello! Finally, I want to ask a special favor of families duringdrop off and pick up. Please leave your bikes outsidethe hallways as there has been some concerns fromstaff members about bike riding in the hallways and bikesthat are propped up against the buildings that blockdoors and class lines. Also, we ask all students andfamilies to please "walk your wheels" between 8am­3pm to avoid collisions during high traffic and schoolhours. Thanks for helping us keep all students safe! Amanda Boyce Principal, Addison School

New! Arches of Addison

Words do not suffice in conveyingour heartfelt gratitude to MelvinDumas. Thank you for everythingyou have done for Addison and moreimportantly, thank you for helping usraise, take care of, and protect ourkids. You will be missed. Thank youAddison staff, parents and the PTAfor organizing Melvin's farewellbreakfast. And thank you VictoriaThorp for organizing and collecting money for his gift. Thank you Victoria Thorp, Melissa Reller and LizaBaskind for organizing our first Parent Ed meeting of theyear, and principal Amanda Boyce and superintendent,Dr. McGee, who shared their vision and their goals forAddison and PAUSD.

This week, we continue our march in thanking all thevolunteers who work behind the scenes. Thank you LisaPerry and Peter Philips for keeping our kids safe on theroads and on their bikes. Thank you SumitaVasudeva for representing Addison on PAUSD's healthand wellness initiative. Thank you Elizabeth Price forfinding ways to protect our kids from the harmful effectsof the Californian sun. Thank you Lisa Taggart, Jennifer Cameron and Liza Baskind for protecting ourkids within the four walls of the school with Project

Cornerstone. Thank you Seema Arora for teaching ourkids the importance of sustainability and being green.

New! Addison Auction: 1001 Addison Nights

Salaam Addison Community!

Last week, we rubbed our magical genie lamp. We made some wishes and POOF, asthe song says, "Here we are once again luring you to thebest night of the year..." We wished for donations and you've really started todeliver! However, we still need MORE...more parties, morevacation homes, more sports tickets, more items, more ofeverything!!! In order to give you some inspiration and toentice those of you still on the fence about attending theauction, we thought you would like a little sneak peak intosome of the fun and exciting items we have in store for you.

Do you LOVE Tennis? Would you like to be 8 rows from thebaseline at the upcoming Australian Open? Now you'll have the chance to bid for theopportunity to hobnob with celebrities while you enjoy watching world­class tennisplayers and top entertainment artists!! We will have TWO 2­ day passes to the firstweek of the January 2015 Australian Open as part of our LIVE Auction this year ­ACE! Rumor has it that there might even be accommodations thrown in! More detailsto follow... If you're like us, you probably spend a lot of time wondering, what in the world shouldI make for dinner tonight? With a $50 gift card to Howie's Pizza located in Town &Country Village, you won't actually have to make anything. Just sit back and relaxwhile you and your family share a pizza. And how about a nice glass of wine with thatpizza? Laisez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll! A party experience that is fun forthe whole family, the annual Addison Cajun Crawfish Boil Party, is a unique NewOrleans experience without actually having to travel. There will be lots of cold drinksand plenty of spicy boiled crawfish (flown in live from the swamps of Louisiana!). Andof course there will be lots of extras, including favorites like alligator sausage, corn,artichokes, mushrooms and potatoes! There will be jambalaya, kid's food, crawfishraces, bouncing, sliding and movies for the kids! This one always sells out and we'dlove to see y'all there, so bid early and often! So there you have it. A small taste of what is in store for you at 1001 Addison Nightson Saturday, October 25, 2014! Don't forget to get your babysitter! There are stillsome spaces left for childcare... We hope to see you there! Your Auction Co­chairs, Hilary and Catherine

P.S. We'd like to make a special shout out to all of our amazing behind the scenesgenies who have been working tirelessly to find new and wonderful donation ideas for

all of you to spend your money on! Cindy Adwere­Boamah, Dolo Diaz, JenCheng, Melissa Hopkins, Gita Singh and Jane Rytina! Thank you!!!!

New! Book Fair Needs Volunteers!

Here is your chance to be a part of Addison's magnificent book fair! Sign up onthe Jooners website to lend a hand setting up, take a shift on the cash registers orhelp out on the floor. The book fair runs across four days, so we need plenty of handsto help. Whether you can spare one hour or several, you will be most welcome! When:

Tuesday, Sept 23, 10am­3:30pmWednesday, Sept 24, 8am­2pmThursday, Sept 25, 8am­3:30pmFriday, Sept 26, 8am­3pm & 5:30­8:30pm at the Hoedown!

And don't worry ­ it's not too late to purchase Book Fair Gift Certificates for thosespecial young readers in your lives. Gift Certificate Purchase Forms are available inthe front office. Scholarships for the book fair are available upon request ­ please seeNancy in the front office for details. 100% of the proceeds from the Book Fair go to Addison teachers and staff topurchase books for their classrooms. We will see you there! Addison Book Fair Team

New! Hoedown!

Round up your posse, and get your Western gear on... Come on down to the Addison Hoedown! It's on Friday, September 26 from 5:30­8:30pm. Chef ChadNewton and Parcel BBQ are providing all natural, sustainably grownand sourced BBQ. Music by the world­famous Byron Street Bandand square­dancing performances by kids and grown­ups

too. There's also the 5th grade bake sale and the last day of the Addison Book Fair.The event is free, but if you want the BBQ (and you know you do), food ticketsare $15 per person.

New! Friday Lunch Orders

All orders for Friday lunch, pizza as well as the other option, must be ordered onThursday morning. We usually have extra pizza for those who forget. However,selection is limited and there are no guarantees that all choices will be available. Ifyour child forgets to place his or her order on Thursday, please tell him or her tocome into the office Friday morning before school to let us know. We will make sure

they have lunch of some type. And please don't forget to pack a snack even when you don'tpack a lunch!

Community Announcements

Parent Information 2014 School Board Candidate ForumTues, Sept 16, 7­9pm, 25 Churchill, Board RoomCome learn about the five candidates running for school board. This is theopportunity to meet all the candidates, ask them questions and understand theirpriorities. This forum will be streamed on channel 28 and recorded by theMidpeninsula Community Media Center as well. Hosted by LMV & PTA Council.

For Parents New to Special Ed & Special NeedsWed, Sept 17, 7­9pm (hospitality 6:45pm), MP, Covington Elementary, 205Covington, Los AltosNew to special ed? Not so new, but still have lots of questions? Come meet Dr.Trenna Sutcliffe, a local developmental and behavioral pediatrician. She is an expertin over 18 different conditions, including anxiety, autism, ADHD, behavioraldisorders, CP and other developmental disabilities. We'll be talking about navigatingyour way through the path of education, family life, testing and more. This event isfree and open to all. No registration is needed. Sponsored by SELPA 1 CAC. Special Board Candidate ForumSat, Sept 20, 10am, Jordan Middle School, MP Room, 750 N California AvePlease join School Board candidates for debate and discussion of visions and plansfor our District. Issues they will discuss include Common Core adoption andassessment, parcel tax renewal, new school building and expansion, and social­emotional wellness as the PAUSD population continues to grow. This is a greatopportunity to speak directly to the candidates about your expectations andconcerns, and hear answers to pressing questions. Hosted by PASS and CAC forSpecial Education.

2nd Annual Student Service FairThurs, Sept 25, 6­8 pm, Jordan Middle School, MP Room, 750 N California AveCome meet all the organizations that are here to help support you and yourchildren. Learn about resiliency, academic support, parent resources, mental healthservice, volunteer opportunities and much more. Student Nutrition Services will bedemonstrating cooking techniques and providing dinner (6­7pm). Childcare isprovided (5+). Spanish translation will be available. "Success By Design: Is It Possible?": Challenge Success Parent Ed EventFri, Sept 26, 7pm, Memorial Auditorium, Stanford An interactive discussion about the meaning of success and the common beliefsabout success that we convey to kids in our overly scheduled and competitive

society. Great speakers: Wendy Mogel (author: "The Blessing of a Skinned Knee"),Madeline Levine (author: "The Price of Privilege"), Dave Evans (co­founder,Electronic Arts), and Denise Clark Pope (author: "Doing School"). Admission $10.Free for 18 and under. High­schoolers are welcome. For details & registration goto http://challengesuccess.org. Challenge Success was created at Stanford'sGraduate School of Education. 2014 Palo Alto Emergency Preparedness & Home Safety FaireSun, Sept 28 from 1­4pm, MP Room, El Carmelo School, 3024 BryantThere will be fun raffles prizes, free gifts to the first 75 attendees, hands­onactivities for children. Most importantly you can learn to prepare for your safety andwell­being. Scoop ice cream truck will also be there to keep us cool.

Ask the Superintendent! Live TV ShowWed, Oct 8, on Channel 28Have a question that you would like to ask our new superintendent, Max McGee? Weare collecting questions to use during Dr. McGee's first live TV show on Wednesday,October 8 on Channel 28. The time of the show is still pending, but we will share itat a later time. This will be a live, call­in TV show, and we will also use the questionswe receive prior to the show to inform our community. Students, parents, and community members are welcome to send questions toTabitha Kappeler­Hurley, Communications Coordinator, PAUSD, 25 Churchill Ave.,Palo Alto, CA 94306 or via email at thurley@pausd.org. Questions must be receivedby October 1. Questions may be blended if a prominent theme emerges. Dependingon volume, we may not be able to ask all the questions we receive. Please contactTabitha Kappeler­Hurley at the email address above, if you have any questions.

After School Activities Fun Science Classes at the JMZ! Register now; classes begin on Tues, Sept 16, Junior Museum & ZooRegistration is open now for hands­on science enrichment classes at Palo Alto JuniorMuseum and Zoo beginning September 16. We offer interactive, age­appropriateclasses for preschoolers through 5th graders. Classes for K­5 are held after school atthe museum. Our fall topics include: Zoo Engineers, Locomotion, Dinosaurs,Electricity & Magnetism, and many more. Register at www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy.

Ragazzi's Music & Movement for BoysRegister now; class begins Mon, Sept 22, 178 Clinton St, Redwood CityRagazzi Boys Chorus class for active young boys ages 5 to 7 is now open. The classis tailored for boys with little or no previous musical experience. Child­developmental approach fosters boys' creativity and curiosity. Students explorerhythm games, channel their energy through music learning, and are exposed toconcepts they can apply in any musical setting. Cost is $200 per 10­week session;early­bird and sibling discounts available. For more info, contactragazzi@ragazzi.org or call 650­342­8785. Registration and more info availableat j.mp/1415RagMM. Ragazzi Boys Chorus AuditionsBy appointment through Sept, 178 Clinton St, Redwood CityRagazzi Boys Chorus, a CBS news "best choir of the Peninsula" will teach your boyto sing! Call to schedule a fun group audition for boys ages 7 to 10; no previoussinging experience or prepared piece required. Boys offered membership begin inSeptember and perform during the 2014­15 season, which aligns with Bay Areaschool calendars. Beginning singers meet one evening per week for choral singingand theory instruction. Ragazzi offers a complete music education which progresses

through a proven, award­winning choral program. Ragazzi performs its own concertseries, sings the National Anthem at a spring Giants game, tours domestically andinternationally, and collaborates with other prestigious Bay Area arts organizations.For appointments, visit www.ragazzi.org/Interested.htm or contactragazzi@ragazzi.org. For more info, visit www.ragazzi.org,http://www.ragazzi.org/WhyRagazziFY13.pdf or Ragazzi on youtube.

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