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Week of May 12, 2024
  • School Board Meeting on 5/13:  Hi Titans, the LAST school-board meeting of this semester will be held this Tuesday (5/13) at the District Office. The board plans to open collective bargaining agreements with PAEA and CSEA, in addition to discussing the priority goals for the 2025-26 PAUSD Promise. As always, feel free to email yl45980@pausd.us or DM @gunnsbr with any questions or concerns. Hope to see you there!

 

  • Message from The Olympian about yearbook distribution:  The yearbook will be here in a few weeks! Yearbooks will be distributed May 27, 28 and 29 after school. May 27 is a seniors-only distribution day, and all grades will be able to pick up their yearbooks starting on May 28.

 

  • Yearbook distribution will happen after school in the Spangenberg quad area (in front of P-115). This will be for pre-ordered yearbooks only. Remaining yearbooks will be for sale — while supplies last — in person only at the Student Activities Center once distribution starts (only seniors will be able to purchase the first day of distribution). 
    • You can check to see if you pre-ordered a yearbook using this link.
    • Distribution will happen after school in the Spangenberg quad area.
      • Bring a photo ID so that we can make sure yearbooks get to the right students
      • You can only pick up your own yearbook, not anyone else’s yearbook (this includes siblings)
      • Once we are done with the May 29 distribution day, students with pre-ordered yearbooks can pick up their yearbook at the Student Activities Center
      • Questions? Please contact The Olympian adviser Kristy Blackburn at kblackburn@pausd.org.
  • AAPI Panel in Flex Room During PRIME:  Hi Titans! Please join us this Wednesday during PRIME at the flex room for a community based discussion surrounding AAPI mental health. Sign up through Ms. Halls prime on flexisched by this Wednesday! 

 

  • Chipotle Fundraiser for the Class of 2027! Hey Titans! Drop by after school on Monday, 5/12 any time between 4-8pm at the 2675 El Camino Real Chipotle to support your Sophomore class! Make sure to show the flyer (Attached below) at checkout or use the code Q4FZ7KJ at checkout for pickup orders

 

  • The City of Palo Alto is engaging with the community to develop locally preferred locations and design concepts for additional bicycle and pedestrian crossings above or below the Caltrain corridor in the southern part of the City. Community feedback will help inform every aspect of this project, including the selection of preferred crossing locations, designs, and improvements along the corridor.
    • Take a quick survey to share how you travel around south Palo Alto and provide your feedback on potential new bike and pedestrian crossings! Your input will help shape the development of this project. Deadline to complete the survey is May 15, 2025.
    • For more information, visit the project website.

 

  • PAUSD Senior Spotlight!  PAUSD wants to celebrate YOUR achievements and next steps on our #PAUSD social media channels! Whether you're heading to college, starting a career, joining the military, taking a gap year, or pursuing any other exciting path - we want to highlight your journey.  Share your story with us by submitting this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/NtZDuvYY7GXZ186J8

 

  • Senior Panoramic Picture - Purchasing Info:  you wish to purchase one, you will be able to order online at gsp-photos.com and enter Gallery Code: HENRYGUNNPANO25 (will take two weeks before the photo will be posted to view)

 

  • Music Auditions for Graduation:  If you would like to audition to perform a musical selection at the Graduation ceremony, please complete the linked form!  Form closes on 5/19.  If you have questions, talk to Mr. Summers or Ms. Hall.  Link to Graduation Musical Performance Audition Sign-Ups

 

  • Realized that you still need to order your cap and gown unit?  To get to the Cap, Tassel and Gown Package please do the following:
    • Start here:  https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1006004/Henry-Gunn-High-School/ 
      • Select the “Graduation” Button under “Show your Titan Pride”
      • Scroll down past the package deals (unless you want to purchase that) to “SHOP GRADUATION PRODUCTS” and click the “shop now” button
      • On the “graduation products” page, scroll down to “Cap & Gown” 
      • Select “Cap and Gown Unit” for $50.00 (includes school tassel)
        • NOTE - the Cap and Gown Unit comes with a tassel in Gunn colors and the year.  When the ordering form asks you if you want to order a "keepsake tassel" (which is a tassel upgrade), you may choose "no thanks" and you will still get a basic tassel.
        • Your package will be delivered directly to your home
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  • SENIORS - MISSED PICKING UP YOUR CAP AND GOWN?  You can visit the Main Office to pick up your package. 

 

  • Cap Decorating for Graduation:  If you are planning to decorate your cap for graduation, all decorations must be school appropriate and cannot be 3D (flat designs only due to visibility issues at event).

 

  • Grad Images, Gunn’s official Graduation photographer, will be at Graduation to capture your images during the ceremony.  Don’t forget to Pre-Register at gradimages.com/preregistration prior to the event to share your photos with loved ones and to receive 20% off your photo order of $50 or more!

 

Week of May 5, 2024
  • As a reminder we have a late start schedule on Monday, May 5th. School begins for students at 10:15.  The schedule is below: 
    • NO ZERO PERIOD
    • Staff PD (9:00-10:00)
    • Brunch (10:00-10:05)
    • Period 1 (10:15-10:50)
    • Period 2 (11:00-11:35)
    • Period 3 (11:45-12:20)
    • Lunch (12:20-12:50)
    • Period 4 (1:00-1:35)
    • Period 5 (1:45-2:20)
    • Period 6 (2:30-3:05)
    • Period 7 (3:15-3:50)

 

  • City fo Palo Alto Bike and Pedestrian Survey:  The City of Palo Alto is engaging with the community to develop locally preferred locations and design concepts for additional bicycle and pedestrian crossings above or below the Caltrain corridor in the southern part of the City. Community feedback will help inform every aspect of this project, including the selection of preferred crossing locations, designs, and improvements along the corridor.
    • Take a quick survey to share how you travel around south Palo Alto and provide your feedback on potential new bike and pedestrian crossings! Your input will help shape the development of this project. Deadline to complete the survey is May 15, 2025.
    • For more information, visit the project website.

 

  • Seniors Panoramic Picture - Purchasing Info:  you wish to purchase one, you will be able to order online at gsp-photos.com and enter Gallery Code: HENRYGUNNPANO25 (will take two weeks before the photo will be posted to view).

 

 

  • Cap & Gown Delivery Day and Time, May 8th at Lunch - Mark your Calendars:
    • Pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed by Jostens on Thursday, 5/8 at lunch.  Location next to the Student Activities Center.  If you forgot to order a cap and gown, call Jostens at 877-475-7027 or visit Jostens.com 
    • Not sure if you ordered?  Check Here
    • Students who are borrowing gowns - you will be contacted directly by Mrs. Main.

 

  • Are you a graduating senior with a parent or guardian who is a member of the Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA)? If so, you are eligible to apply for a $1000 scholarship from PAEA! Fill out this very short application form . The deadline is Friday, May 9th.

 

  • PAUSD Senior Spotlight!  PAUSD wants to celebrate YOUR achievements and next steps on our #PAUSD social media channels! Whether you're heading to college, starting a career, joining the military, taking a gap year, or pursuing any other exciting path - we want to highlight your journey.  Share your story with us by submitting this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/NtZDuvYY7GXZ186J8 

 

  • Music Auditions for Graduation:  If you would like to audition to perform a musical selection at the Graduation ceremony, please complete the linked form!  Form closes on 5/19.  If you have questions, talk to Mr. Summers or Ms. Hall.  Link to Graduation Musical Performance Audition Sign-Ups

 

Week of April 28, 2024
  • Any found items from Prom will be in the Student Activities Center - if you lost something, come by the SAC to see if we found your item!

 

  • School Board Meeting Recap: Hi Titans! Look through the graphics to see the summary to the April 22nd school-board meeting. There's just one more meeting to go in the school year!  Update on Board Operations: The Board has made an executive decision to limit Open Forum to 30 minutes. The rest of the speakers will be delayed to after Information Items. As usual, students remain as first-priority speakers.

 

  • Global Cultures Week:  Schedule of Events!
    • Monday Lunch (April 28th) - Lion Dancing with Chinese Culture Club
    • Tuesday Lunch (April 29th) - Joy-Dance Club K-Pop Performance
    • Wednesday Lunch (April 30th) - Global Tastings *menu coming soon!
    • Thursday Lunch (May 1st) - Cultural Club Showcase
    • Friday Lunch (May 2nd) - Mariachi band
    • Friday (Study Hall) - International Short Films in Spangenberg!

 

  • Staff Appreciation - Share some Words of Thanks!   Offer some words of thanks and appreciation to any Gunn staff member!  The form will be open until Friday, May 2 at 5pm.  All the responses will be checked and sorted and delivered to each staff member during Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9).  https://tinyurl.com/GunnStaffThanks  Or https://forms.gle/BRo38GNcmUg6eHTd7  You can write a short or long response--it's up to you. You can also fill out the form as often as you like, for as many staff as you want to acknowledge. It would be great if we received responses for all the 213 or so staff members at Gunn--that's our goal. Thank you for taking the time to give the Gunn staff some love and respect. Again, this form will be open until Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5PM. Please spread the word!

 

  • Sophomore Game Night:  Hey Sophomores! Drop by this Friday after school from 6 - 8pm for a fun evening of board games, card games, Jeopardy, and snacks. There will be prizes for winners of the games as well as a prize drawing, so make sure to stop by!

 

  • If you would like to audition to speak at the Graduation ceremony, please complete the linked form by Wednesday, April 30th at the start of PRIME.  Auditions will take place after school at the English Office Lunchroom.  If you  have questions, talk to Mr. Dunlap or Ms. Hall.  Link to Graduation Speech Audition Signups:  https://goo.gl/mRtcZF

 

  • Panoramic Picture will be on Friday, May 2nd!  The Panoramic Picture will be taken on Friday during Study Hall - if you wish to purchase one, you will be able to order online at gsp-photos.com and enter Gallery Code: HENRYGUNNPANO25 one week after the photo has been taken!

 

 

  • Cap & Gown Delivery Day and Time, May 8th at Lunch - Mark your Calendars:
    • Pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed by Jostens on Thursday, 5/8 at lunch.  Location next to the Student Activities Center.  If you forgot to order a cap and gown, call Jostens at 877-475-7027 or visit Jostens.com 
    • Not sure if you ordered?  Check Here
    • Students who are borrowing gowns - you will be contacted directly by Mrs. Main.

 

  • Are you a graduating senior with a parent or guardian who is a member of the Palo Alto Educators Association (PAEA)? If so, you are eligible to apply for a $1000 scholarship from PAEA! Fill out this very short application form . The deadline is Friday, May 9th.

 

  • PAUSD Senior Spotlight!  PAUSD wants to celebrate YOUR achievements and next steps on our #PAUSD social media channels! Whether you're heading to college, starting a career, joining the military, taking a gap year, or pursuing any other exciting path - we want to highlight your journey.  Share your story with us by submitting this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/NtZDuvYY7GXZ186J8  Let's show our community the amazing places our graduates are headed!