Paly Community Update
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Hello Viking Students and Families!
We are excited to welcome students back on August 10th! The Paly staff members have all been busy preparing and are looking forward to reconnecting with students. We would like to provide additional information to help our students prepare for the upcoming school year.
Freshmen and New Student Orientation
On Tuesday, August 9th ASB and Link Crew will be hosting Freshmen & New Student Orientation from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Our new students will learn about all of the things that make Paly such a great community, including our wonderful staff and departments, programs, and athletics, along with who to go to for what and how to stay connected.
At the orientation students will:
Take a tour of the campus led by present Paly student.
Be able receive answers to questions from a present Paly students or staff members.
Get a student school photo taken.
Receive their student ID card.
Receive Paly merchandise
Receive food near the end of the orientation.
When: Tuesday, August 9
Time: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
Where: Meet at the Paly Quad
Please note: students are expected to attend their entire orientation session.
Picture Day Information
Monday, August 8
10th Graders--9:00 am - 12:30 pm
12th Graders--1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 9
11th Graders--10:00 am - 2:30 pm
9th Graders--photos will be taken during orientation
All pictures will be taken in the Peery Athletic Center--SMALL GYM--Enter by the doors closest to Baseball Field/Batting Cages*. Please arrive anytime during your designated class time.
Additional Picture Information:
- Please use the link and ID below, to order your student's school picture. This site will close after picture day and a proof will be generated for purchases after picture day, usually 3 -4 weeks after picture day.
Order your child’s school pictures--prior to picture day-- at mylifetouch.com. Pictures can also be ordered the day of picture days.
Order with your student's School ID or this Picture Day ID: EVTKSFBTF
Photo Day Message from LifeTouch Photography
**PLEASE NOTE** All students' faces must be recognizable and visible in all ID photos. Use of hats, glasses, and excessive makeup is prohibited. We reserve the right to not take an ID photo if on site photography staff or school staff deems it inappropriate.Make-up Picture Day
If you are unable to take your picture during any of the above times, make up days have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Required Annual Data Update
It is critical to have updated and accurate contact information. Here are the procedures to access and complete this information:
Login to id.pausd.org
Launch Infinite Campus
On the left side menu in Infinite Campus, click "More"
Click "Online Registration"
Click "start" next to 22-23 Annual Data Update
ASB Cards, Lockers and Textbooks
Students can purchase their 2022-2023 ASB Card and check out lockers at the ASB Office, which is now located at the South side of the Peery Building (baseball field side). Lockers can be checked out anytime, beginning the first day of school. Textbooks will be checked out to students during their classes, beginning the first week of school.
First Week of School Information and Schedule
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Students will be attending all 7 classes, including a short advisory session. On the second day of school, we will be having a motivational speaker at Paly. Students will be scheduled in one of two assemblies in the morning. On Friday, August 12, we will be presenting student expectations during an extended fifth period, and during lunch we will be having pep rally and ice cream social in the Paly Quad. Schedules for our first week are below:
Paly Schedule for August 10 - 12
Paly Athletics Information and Tryouts
The PALY Athletics Program offers a variety of competitive sports throughout the school year. The opening date for Fall sport tryouts is Friday, August 5th. For details on how your student can participate, visit our website at https://palyathletics.com/how-to-join-a-team/.
You are invited to the Fall Athletic Parent Meeting on Thursday, August 11th at 7:30 pm, Peery Center’s Main Gym. The Athletic Department staff and coaches will be there to greet you and provide sport specific program details.
Please visit www.palythletics.com for all sports inquiries. There you will find athletic registration, team schedules, ticket purchases, donations and more. #SkoVIKES!!
Sports Season Overview
Paly Electronic Portal Access
For new students, and those in need of a review, the procedures for logging into the Paly portal called Rapid Identity follow below. You will need to log into the portal to participate in the first days of school activities.
You can access Rapid Identity at - https://id.pausd.org/
To login to Rapid Identity, you will need to enter the following:
Student id (950xxxx) number
Student password or the default password (for those of you that are new)
The default password formula is (First initial of FirstName, First initial of LastName, !, (Birthday in the format mmddyy) for new students to PAUSD.
Student Name: Tony Stark
Birthday: 05/29/1970
Default Password is: ts!052970
(First initial of FirstName, First initial of LastName, !, Birthday in the format mmddyy) Please note the inclusion of an exclamation point after the first two initials
Once in the portal, there are links to Infinite Campus and Schoology, as well as other resources. You can access your class schedule in Infinite Campus and your course content, zoom course links, and email in Schoology. Take some time before school starts to attempt logging in and exploring the resources available in Rapid Identity.