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Week of September 3, 2024
  • Academic Center: Free After School Tutoring Available! You can get after-school tutoring in the Gunn Library starting Tuesday, September 3rd! We offer up to AP Biology in Room E, and all levels of Math in Rooms F and G.  Come on in and meet the peer tutors and get some homework help.  No appointment needed. 
    • The Academic Center is recruiting the following tutors.  
      • 4th period Analysis H and Chem H
      • 4th Period Alg 2/Trig A and Chem 
      • AP Bio/APUSH/Alg 2 Trig H/Pre-calc tutor during 5th period, Tuesdays or Wednesdays after school 
      • U.S. Government Wednesday 
      • Chemistry Wednesday or Friday 
      • 7th period Chem H
Apply to get a tutor or be a tutor, go to tinyurl.com/GunnTutor. 

 

  • The Fall Club Charter Application is Due Today/Tuesday!  Interested in fostering a special community? Creating a brand new club catered towards unique interests? Fill out the fall club charter form to start or renew a club! The form will close on Tuesday, September 3rd at 4:30 pm  FALL CLUB CHARTER APPLICATION

 

  • HEY TITANS! Make sure to come to the Fall Sports Rally THIS FRIDAY @ LUNCH in the Titan Gym and wear RED! Sign up at tinyurl.com/GunnFSR to participate in the balloon relay game — we need 5 participants from each class! SEE YOU THERE 

 

  • Buy your ASB card now and SAVE MONEY on PROM, HOCO, MERCH, YEARBOOK, SPORTS GAMES, and more!  Purchase in the SAC or on the titan webstore  Regular ASB cards are 25$ and ASB Lightning pass are 50$. (Swipe to see all the discount details).  All funds support student activities such as homecoming, rallies, and other spirit events
    • If you bought an ASB card/ Lightning Pass - bring your ID card in to the Student Activities Center to have it punched!  The First Home Football Game is 9/6  - make sure you have your card punched for entry.

 

  • The Oracle, Gunn's student newspaper, is looking for your opinion for our September 20 issue. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. The survey will close Wednesday, Sept. 11, so please fill it out before then.

 

  • Parking Enforcement Begins on 9/10:  Ticketing in the Gunn parking lots begins on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The Palo Alto Police Department will ticket any car that does not have an appropriate parking permit  visible.  Only students who have a 24-25 Parking Permit should park on campus starting on 9/10.  If you wish to purchase a parking permit, the Student Activities Center is taking a waiting list at this time - we do not have any available permits for sale.  Additional spaces may become available once parking enforcement begins and we have a chance to asses available space in the lot.

 

  • Final Photo Day - Last Chance!  If you missed out the photo day on 8/13 or New Student Orientation, you have one last chance chance to get your photo taken on Wednesday, 9/10 in the Spangenberg Lobby, from 9:00am - 1pm!  If you have not had a photo taken yet, you will need to register:  GSP-REGISTER.COM
    • This Make Up Photo Day is for: 
    • Newly registered students
    • Students who missed the registration days
    • Image issues (who reached out to Generations specifically)
    • Picture package retakes (those who ordered and are returning their picture package for a new photo)
    • IMPORTANT: Students who had their picture taken and ID card printed already will not receive a new ID card upon having their Make-up day picture taken.

 

 

 

Week of August 26, 2024

 

  • Titan Talks: Join Principal Stratton and Assistant Principals for the first "Titan Talks" of the year, Tuesday August 27, at lunch in the main office. Titan Talks are monthly drop in sessions for students- come in and chat with admin about what is on your mind- no appt necessary! 

 

  • The Academic Center is recruiting tutors now. If you are interested in becoming a Gunn tutor in the Academic Center, go to tinyurl.com/GunnTutor to apply. We are very interested in prep-period tutors, one-on-one tutors, and after-school drop-In Tutors. If you have questions, contact psteward@pausd.org or visit the Academic Center in Room D2, attached to the Library.

 

  • 8/20 Board Meeting Summary:  Thank you to all of the students who showed up and participated in the first school-board meeting! Swipe through the carousel to learn more about what the Board discussed. For a more detailed summary, click the linktree to access the meeting notes. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to DM @gunnsbr or email philyoonseo@gmail.com to get in contact with Yoonseo, Gunn's Board Rep!

 

  • The Fall Club Charter Application is now live online!  Interested in fostering a special community? Creating a brand new club catered towards unique interests? Fill out the fall club charter form to start or renew a club! The form will close on September 3rd at 4:30 pm  FALL CLUB CHARTER APPLICATION

 

  • Parking Permits are on sale in the Student Activities Office: 
    • Until Tuesday, 8/27: Permits will be available to Seniors only who live past El Camino, Foothill, Page Mill, and Adobe Creek.   
    • Starting Wednesday, 8/28, any senior can purchase a permit until sold out.  
    • Cost is $135 and forms are available in the SAO or at this link. 
    • Permits are sold on a first come, first served basis.
    • Juniors who may have a special circumstance that requires driving to school may apply for an exception HERE
    • No permits will be sold to 9th or 10th graders.

 

  • Wondering where to make your Student Activities Purchases?  Buy your ASB Card/ Lightning Pass (gets you discounts on events, apparel and the yearbook), subscribe to the Oracle, buy your yearbook, and more in the Student Activities Center or online at the Titan Webstore:  https://gunn-titans-store.myschoolcentral.com/ 

 

  • If you bought an ASB card/ Lightning Pass - bring your ID card in to the Student Activities Center to have it punched!  The First Home Football Game is 9/6  - make sure you have your card punched for entry.

 

  • Frosh Class Elections this Week!  Elections Assembly for 9th graders during PRIME in Spangenberg - meet your candidates and vote!

 

 

 

Week of August 19, 2024
  • ​​​​​​Parking Permits will go on sale in the Student Activities Office for seniors only in the following order.  
    • From 8/21 - 8/27: Permits will be available to Seniors who live past El Camino, Foothill, Page Mill, and Adobe Creek.   
    • Starting Wednesday, 8/28, any senior can purchase a permit until sold out.  Cost is $135 and forms are available in the SAO.
    • Permits are sold on a first come, first served basis.Juniors who may have a special circumstance that requires driving to school may apply for an exception. No permits will be sold to 9th or 10th graders.

 

  • Keep Track of Events with the Student Executive Council:  Besides Schoology, Check out all the ways you can find out information and pick your favorite to follow/ like!
    • Student Activities Website: https://www.gunnsec.org
    • TikTok: @gunnhstitans
    • Instagram: @gunnhstitans
    • Snapchat: @gunn_sec
    • YouTube: Gunn Student Activities
    • Facebook: @GunnStudentActivities

 

  • The first PAUSD school-board meeting is coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m., at 25 Churchill Ave. All students are welcome to join the meeting and speak about issues you feel are important during the open forum or comment on one of the agenda items. If you have an issue you want to speak about, fill out the form at tinyurl.com/gunnsbr, email philyoonseo@gmail.com, or DM @gunnsbr on Instagram. Yoonseo Lee, Gunn’s school-board representative, will then work with you to make sure your voice is heard at the meeting. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!

 

  • Welcome Back Dance on 8/23 from 7:30-10:30 on the senior quad. The theme is "Summer Sunset" and come dressed in casual tropical clothing (pink, teal, orange, yellow, etc.) --- make sure to bring your Student ID and tropical vibes for entry!!   Enjoy FREE chips and water, and play some ping-pong, cornhole, and jenga to take a break from the dance floor. Tickets are $5 with CURRENT GUNN ID -  buy pre-sale at https://gunn-titans-store.myschoolcentral.com and in the SAC until Thursday at 4:pm or at the door.  No Guests for the first dance.

 

  • The Fall Club Charter Application is now live online!  If you are thinking about starting a club this fall, complete the online form and all requirements no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, September 3rd. 

 

  • Teen Advisory Board Applications:  Are you interested in making an impact in our community? Planning events? Having fun? Join the Teen Advisory Board to plan and host fun, monthly events for teens! Apply at Tinyurl.com/TABAPP24Hey Titans! Are you interested in climate activism? Do you want to learn more about and influence Palo Alto's climate policy? Are you starting a climate/sustainability related project that you'd like resources and support for? You should join the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition (PASCC)! Go to tinyurl.com/pascc2024 to learn more and join. 

 

  • Wondering where to make your Student Activities Purchases?  Buy your ASB Card/ Lightning Pass (gets you discounts on events, apparel and the yearbook), subscribe to the Oracle, buy your yearbook, and more in the Student Activities Center or online at the Titan Webstore:  https://gunn-titans-store.myschoolcentral.com/ If you bought an ASB card/ Lightning Pass - bring your ID card in to the Student Activities Center to have it punched!  Want a Student Planner/ Binder Reminder?  We’ve got ‘em in the SAC!  Come pick one up - they are FREE!

 

  • 9th Grade: CLASS ELECTIONS - Run for Office!  Are you part of the Class of 2028?  Represent the 9th Grade Class at Gunn!  Read about the positions and responsibilities at the Gunn HS Student Activities Website at https://www.gunnsec.org/9th-grade-class-elections.html and look over the application to see if Student Executive Council is for you.  Applications will be due this Friday, August 23rd! 

 

  • Sophomore Class:Join Sophomore Class Airbands and Floats!  tinyurl.com/airfloats27

 

  • Junior Class:Join Junior Class Airbands and Floats! https://tinyurl.com/jnrairbands24 https://tinyurl.com/jnrfloats24

 

  • Senior Class:Join Senior Class Airbands and Floats!  Tinyurl.com/airbands25tinyurl.com/floats25

 

  • The Academic Center is recruiting tutors now. If you are interested in becoming a Gunn tutor in the Academic Center, go to tinyurl.com/GunnTutor to apply. We are very interested in prep-period tutors, one-on-one tutors, and after-school drop-In Tutors. If you have questions, contact psteward@pausd.org or visit the Academic Center in Room D2, attached to the Library.