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Addison eAdvisor
September 03, 2012
In This Issue
Principal Thoughts: Staff
Transitions
Principal Coffee: Project
Cornerstone
Addison Auction: Addison
in Wonderland!
Lice Patrol: Volunteers
Needed
Support Our Kids: Give
Early to PiE!
Bringing Up Bicyclists
eScrip: Dine Out, Earn
Money
Community
Announcements
Calendar
Addison Elementary
Google Calendar
Web Calendar
Months of Sept/Oct
Daily kinder dismissal
12:00 noon
Every Wednesday
Grades 1-5:
1:15pm dismissal
Monday Sept 03
Labor Day
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday Sept 05
PTA Mtg
8:30-10:00, AKC
Friday Sept 7
Principal Coffee and
Project Cornerstone
Parent Ed Event
8:15-9:45am, MP Rm
Lice Check Training
8:15am, Library
Lice Check (various
times depending on
classroom)
Wednesday Sept 12
Birthday Book Club
Principal Thoughts
Dear Addison Parents,
Thank you all so much for coming to
Back To School Night last week. The
teachers all worked hard preparing for
you and I know they appreciate your
support. We are lucky to have a such
a fantastic staff, and introducing them
is always one of my favorite parts of
the school year. Speaking of which,
I want to thank those of you who donate to Palo Alto
Partners in Education (PiE) for helping us with some of that
staff. As you know PiE funds the instructional aides, Bill the
Science guy, and SPECTRA art, among other things!
In today's newsletter I want to summarize the changes in
the staff at the start of this new school year. We are sorry
to say good-bye to some old friends, but happy to have
some fantastic new people join us.
We welcome Mrs. Sarah Jados to kindergarten (room 3)
and Mrs. Katie Bramlett to fourth grade (room 12).
Sylvie Cordova, who also teaches at Duveneck, is
teaching one day a week (Thursday) in third grade, with
Mrs. Wang who teachers on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday.
We have two student teachers who have joined us this
year. Frances Foster (who many of you already know as
a former Addison parent, PTA President and instructional
aide) is a student teacher in fourth grade with Mrs. Ando.
Patty Yewdell is student teaching in fifth grade with
Mrs. Kageyama. Both of these individuals have fit right
into the staff and are already working hard with our kids!
Tanya Meyers has joined us from Juana Briones as our
new teacher for English Language Learners, and
Kim Kallman is replacing Sabrina Cheng, our speech
and language specialist, who is out on maternity leave.
On our instructional aide staff, there have been a few
changes: Aldo Quintero, and Bubba and Sarrie
Paguirigan (who you read about last week) have
accepted new positions elsewhere. Instructional aides who
are new to the staff this year include Molly Naughton and
Brandi Walters. Molly is supporting kindergarten and
second grade classrooms, while Brandi Walters is helping
with student activities and kindergarten P.E.
The beginning of the year is filled with transitions. I
appreciate everyone's warm welcome to these new folks
and well wishes for those who have moved on.

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1:15pm, Library
Quick Links
Online Directory
Addison website
Report Your Student's
Absence
Parent Education
Sports Opportunities for
Kids
Palo Alto Council of PTAs
Palo Alto Unified PTA en
Espanol
See you around Addison,
Jocelyn Garcia-Thome
Principal, Addison School
Project Cornerstone at First Principal Coffee
Principal Coffee,
Building Developmental Assets,
by Project Cornerstone
Friday, Sept. 7, 8:15-9:45am
Addison MP Room
We are pleased to present our first Addison Principal
Coffee of the 2012/2013 school year, coupled with Project
Cornerstone's, "Building Developmental Assets" talk.
Ms. Garcia-Thome will 'kick off' the coffee with highlights
of the new school year within the Palo Alto Unified School
District (PAUSD) and at Addison.
What's For Lunch?
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eScrip
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and Addison will
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Vendors include: Amazon!
PTA Information
Want to publish an article or
event in our newsletter?
Send a short write-up to
addisonadvisor@gmail.com
before four p.m. on Monday
for publication the following
Monday.
Principal: Jocelyn
Garcia-Thome
PTA Co-Presidents:
Diana Modica
Vibha Akkaraju
Editor of the Week:
Anneka Cerny
Project Cornerstone will talk about the 2010 survey in
which they surveyed over 4,000 students within the
PAUSD. The survey measured developmental assets, which
are the positive values, skills, relationships and
experiences that help young people grow up to be healthy,
caring and responsible adults.
What did the survey reveal about how Palo Alto
kids perceive the support they receive from
their community?
How can we as parents start to affect these
Developmental Assets for our children in
elementary school?
What are concrete ways we can give our children the
support they need through instilling positive values,
constructive use of time, clear boundaries, social
competencies, a commitment to learning and more?
Come find out how Palo Alto youth are doing and how you
can make a difference.
Addison in Wonderland!
Hello Addison!
It is very exciting to hear
everyone talking about the
auction, Addison in Wonderland!
From costumes to donation
ideas, you are all over it!!!!
Below are some important
reminders and deadlines for you
to be aware of:
We are taking donations now and anything goes!!!!
Please pick up and complete a donation form in the
office. All donations are due by September 21st. If
you need ideas, send us an email, we have a ton of
ideas!
Auction Tickets are on sale now through October 8th
for $25/person or at the door for $30/person, don't
miss out on the discount...buy them now!
Auction meetings start this week and are every
Wednesday at 7:30pm at the Sid's home, 554
Hawthorne Ave. If you are dying to let out your
creative juices or need a night out...please come,
everyone is welcome!

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More to come...
Corrie and Hilary
Lice Patrol - Volunteers Needed Immediately!
Would you like to volunteer for an important job at Addison?
Would it help to know that it only requires 3.5 hours of your time
over the course of the school year? And, is it nice to know that giving
said time for said job means being appreciated SO VERY much? Well
then, Lice Patrol is the volunteer opportunity for you!
It's a great way to get to know all the kids in your child's class. It
happens during the hour right before your child's pick-up time. All materials are
provided. You just have to attend one training, and 3 check times. That's it!
The dates required are: September 7 (8:30 training, then one hour before pick-up),
and January 11th and April 12th (one hour before pick-up).
Contact Kristy Frey, the lice patrol coordinator, if you are ready, willing, and able to
help with this important task.
Support Our Kids and Addison Through PiE
Because of huge state budget uncertainties,
Partners in Education (PiE) is looking to have its
biggest Back to School ever, with a challenge grant
that will match EVERY DOLLAR GIVEN through
September 7, up to a total of $300,000. Please
make a gift today to PiE! Your donation will enhance your child's experience at
Addison by funding a variety of enrichment and support programs that affect them
every day. Our suggested gift is $800 per child, but any amount that is meaningful to
your family, higher or lower, will be appreciated. You can donate online at
www.papie.org/donate.
Thank you in advance for helping to keep our schools strong for our kids through
PiE.
From the Addison PiE team: Andrea Helft, Sharon Hoffman , Susie Levine,
Victoria Thorp or Tara Wright.
Bringing Up Bicyclists
Bringing Up Bicyclists Class
Tuesday, September 25, 7-8:30pm
Who's it for: Parents of children in grades K-3
(this is an adult event)
Where: Addison MP Room
Every other year, Addison PTA brings this class to the Addison community. This class
teaches parents how to begin street cycling with their children, whether or not you
intend to commute to school by bicycle. It also offers safety and equipment
information. The class is taught by a qualified instructor from the League of American
Bicyclists. Please do not bring bikes.
Further questions, contact Peter Phillips or Sally-Ann Rudd
Earn Money for Addison While Dining Out
Did you know that you could help raise money for Addison
when you dine at some of your favorite restaurants?
It's easy--dine at a participating eScrip Restaurant, like Cafe
Epi, Sliderbar Cafe, Mantra, or Janta, and they will donate up
to 5% of your bill to Addison. All you need to do is register your credit card on the

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eScrip web site. To start earning today go to www.escrip.com and register your debit
or credit cards. Just remember to use the Addison Group ID # 125315459. To see a
full list of participating restaurants visit eScrip Dining. It's free, it's easy, and it helps
our kids!
Community Announcements
The Fall Course Catalog has arrived.
Register Now! Palo Alto Children's Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Click here to download the full brochure and explore our exciting offerings in theatre,
dance and music for the new season. Then sign up via Enjoy!
Register for Ragazzi Boys Chorus
By appointment through September, Redwood City
Ragazzi Boys Chorus offers a complete music education through a proven, awardwinning
choral program. Boys begin with one rehearsal per week of choral singing and
progress through a full course of choral/vocal and music theory instruction. Ragazzi
produces its own concert series, sings the National Anthem at a SF Giants Game,
tours (domestic and international), and collaborates with other prestigious Bay Area
arts organizations. No-stress auditions are for boys between the ages of 7 and 10; no
previous singing experience is required. Appointments: 650-342-8785 or email
ragazzi@ragazzi.org. More info: j.mp/N6aVVG. You Tube at j.mp/TIRPUF
Children's Library Bingo Birthday Bash
Wed, Sep 5, 3:30 pm; Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St, Palo Alto
Grades K-5 only! Registration is Required. Click here to register now! Come play
Bingo, eat cake, and celebrate the Children's Library 72nd Birthday!
Parenting Program: Balancing School and Extra Curricular Activities
Thurs, Sept. 6, 7pm; Downtown Library, 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto
Is your child overloaded with school and extra curricular activities? Learn how to find
the right balance to offset child and parent fatigue and exhaustion. Sponsored by
Parents Place and the Parents' Club of Palo Alto and Menlo Park (PAMP). Free Dinner
is provided. This is a parents only program! Registration is Required.
The Silicon Valley Boychoir Auditions for 2012-13
By appointment through Sep 7. Rehearsals begin the week of Aug 27.
The multi-level choir is held after school in Palo Alto for boys ages 7 and up. Call Julia
Simon at 424-1242, email: info@svboychoir.org or visit: svboychoir.org
GET Ready - Girls' Engineering
Sept. 8th, 9:30 am-2:30 am, Cubberley Comm. Ctr, 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
GET Ready is an exciting event for young girls to get interested in engineering
through hands-on stations with awesome creations! Girls will also interact with high
school robotics teams and see a demo of their robot! Open to any girl in 4th to 6th
grade Cost: $7 for materials and food. Run by Space Cookies, FRC Robotics and Team
1868 Info: getreadyevent@gmail.com, www.getreadyevent.org
MOAH Science Night
Sun. Sept 9, MOAH, 351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto
Hands-on activities with static electricity, electromagnetic games and toys, theremin,
teslacoil; Tickets: $20 at door; $17 by Sept 5. Price includes pizza and beverages.
RSVP: admin@moah.org or 321-1004
Join Cub Scouts and Join the Fun!
Mon. Sept. 10, 6:30pm, Lucie Stern Community Center, Community Room
1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
For over 100 years the Cub Scout program has provided fun and adventure for boys
in grades 1-5. With a fun program for the school year, Scouting is a great way to
learn new things and make new friends. Addison's Cub Scout Pack 49 will hold it's first
meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, September 10th. Come learn about exciting events
like camping, hiking, Pinewood Derby, and Pack 49's participation in community
service events throughout the year. For more information please contact
Elizabeth Thompson or Steve Toteda.
Palo Alto Children's Theater

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Sat. Sept. 15, 7pm; Secret Garden, Children's Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
Celebrate the theater's 80th anniversary. Tickets: $80 per person, purchase by Aug
15th; proceeds benefit Children's Theater.
Classes at the Museum of American Heritage,
351 Homer Ave Palo Alto
Info: 321-1004 or admin@moah.org or www.moah.org/education
Electrostatics and Electromagnetism: Sat, Sept. 15 & 22, 10am-12pm
Learn the basics of the early electrical sciences (starting from early experiments
with static electricity up through the basics of electromagnetism) through stories,
hands on demonstrations, and the construction of take home projects.
Design for Superheroes: Sept. 15 & 22, 1pm-3pm
"Why do things look the way they do?" Beginning with some of the first industrial
designs, such as for cars and trains from nearly 100 years ago, students discover
the continuing influences of design in today's world. Class projects are design
challenges for objects such as banks, lunch boxes, bridges, and more.
How to Build a Crystal Radio: Sun, Sept. 16, 23, 30 & Oct. 7, 1-3:30 pm
Elements include: winding coils, drilling a mounting board, arranging
components, and wiring the set according to a schematic. Students will explore
the history of radio dating back to Tesla and Marconi. Basic radio theory,
modulation, headphone function, and reading radio schematics will also
be taught.
Palo Alto Black & White Ball
Sept. 29, 7pm-1am Lucie Stern Comm. Center 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
The Las Vegas-themed event, which traditionally brings in about 1,000 attendees, is
sponsored by the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation. The Black & White Ball, a longtime
community event. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Palo Alto community and a
myriad of local schools. Organizations that have received funds in the past from the
Ball include Youth Community Service, the Palo Alto Library Foundation, Partners in
Education, and Middle School Athletics. 2012 Black & White Ball Tickets: $150 $135
Early Bird Special Pricing (until Sept. 8, 2012) $100 - 35 years old and younger $100
per ticket - Groups of 10 or more, purchased at the same time Info: Patricia Emslie.
Get Free Downloadable Music from the Library!
Freegal, a new music download service, is now available to you from the Palo Alto City
Library. With over 3 million downloadable songs, including the Sony Music catalog,
Freegal Music Service greatly increases the size and diversity of the library's music
collection for all ages and all tastes. Download 3 songs each week free with your Palo
Alto library card. Free mobile apps for Freegal are available for your iPhone/iPod
Touch/iPad or Android mobile devices, too! Info: 329-2436.
Discover and go with Free Museum Passes!
Start making reservations for entertaining, educational family outings today! Discover
& Go is a new online service through the Palo Alto City Library providing free and
discount passes to a wide variety of Bay Area museums and other cultural
destinations. Discover & Go passes are available to Palo Alto Library cardholders age
16 and older. Valid ID is required for admission with passes to venues. Visit the
Library website for details or call 329-2436.
BYO-Water Bottle
Reusable water bottles provide a convenient and environmentally friendly means to
stay hydrated all day. In addition to water fountains and sinks located throughout
campuses, water towers are now available to students for hydration during lunchtime.
This new resource provides a great opportunity to remind parents and students to use
reusable water bottles throughout the day. Did your student take a reusable water
bottle to school today? Your student may know all about what can be composted, but
do you? All PAUSD campuses compost and recycle. While compost service is not
available to residences in Palo Alto, it is available to the commercial sector, which
includes your student's school.
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