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Slides from Middle and High School Preview Nights

November 15, 2018

Slides from the Middle and High School Preview Nights Whether you missed the evenings or attended and want to see the slides in detail, please find below a link to each of the slide sets. We hope you found the evenings to be informative and helpful! Middle School Preview Nights For parents with kids entering…

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Helpful Tips for Parents of 5th and 8th Graders

November 15, 2018

Tips and Tricks for Parents with Kids Transitioning from 5th and 8th Grades From PiE Parents for Parents! Read this in Mandarin or Spanish! Moving from Elementary to Middle School: Practice the route to/from school a few times over the summer. Allow your child to do it solo at least once before the first day.…

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Middle and High School Preview Nights 2018

September 19, 2018

Read this in Mandarin or Spanish! Slides from: JLS Middle School Preview Night Fletcher Middle School Preview Night Greene Middle School Preview Night Slides from: Gunn High School Preview Night Paly High School Preview Night Wondering about the next big step in school? Come for a preview of what to expect for the move to…

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Partners in Education (PiE) Launches $5.85 Million Fundraising Campaign

August 13, 2018

PiE funds critical programs and staffing positions for all PAUSD schools, with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), the Arts, and Wellness and Support. (August 11, 2018) PALO ALTO, CA – Partners in Education (PiE) announced today the launch of the 2018-19 fundraising campaign, which aims to secure $5.85 million in donations…

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The Slice – Spring 2018

May 24, 2018

[responsive][/responsive] This year’s campaign represents a tremendous effort, involving 137 volunteers, thousands of volunteer hours, and over 4,000 donors—truly a community endeavor. As a result, PiE was able to give Palo Alto schools $5.75 million for next school year. As we look forward to next year, it is important to take a moment to reflect…

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Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE) Gives $5.75 Million to Palo Alto Public Schools

March 29, 2018

Nonprofit foundation powered by parent volunteers aims to overcome challenge of funding an excellent public school education (March 20, 2018) PALO ALTO, CA – Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE), announced today they will give $5.75 million to the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) for use in the 2018-19 school year. The gift was made…

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The Slice – Fall 2017

December 14, 2017

[responsive][/responsive] PiE is such an integral part of our schools, that it is hard to imagine them without it. Yet many PiE-funded programs that are a core part of a PAUSD education today, did not exist 10-15 years ago or were only available in a handful of schools. This issue of Slice explores PiE—how it works…

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Partners in Education (PiE) Launches $5.1 Million Fundraising Campaign

August 14, 2017

PiE funding provides critical staffing resources at all PAUSD schools in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), The Arts, and Wellness and Support (August 10, 2017) PALO ALTO, CA – Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE) announced today the launch of its 2017-18 fundraising campaign, which aims to secure $5.1 million in donations…

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5th and 8th Grade Rising Parent Information Evenings

August 10, 2017

Read this in Mandarin or Spanish! Wondering about the next big step in school? Come learn about what to expect for the move to 6th grade and 9th grade! The school Principal and other school staff will give you insight on the school and what you can look forward to in this new chapter. Parents…

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The Slice – Spring 2017

May 19, 2017

[responsive][/responsive] A Well-Rounded Education In interviews, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning creator of Hamilton: An American Musical, often says, “Art saved my life.” Miranda is an ardent supporter of funding for the arts in public education. He also believes that the values learned through creative pursuits can apply to many parts of one’s life. Palo Alto schools are…

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