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January 7, 2018
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Bay League competition
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PEN OFFERS SUPPORT FOR FINAL EXAMS
"Learn from others, and try to be the best you can be. Success is the by-product of that preparation." -John Wooden
Final exams for the 1st semester are coming up next week, January 16-19. We have many programs in place to help students prepare:
LINK CREW'S ANNUAL COOKIES, COCOA, AND CRAM EVENT
Coming THIS week in the CCC! Link Crew is excited to welcome all freshmen to study for their finals in the CCC after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3-5pm! Cookies and cocoa will be served, and knowledgeable Link Crew Leaders will be on hand to help answer any questions freshmen might have about Biology, Geometry, World History...you name it! Come by yourself or with friends!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFERS FREE TUTORING
 As finals approach, this is a reminder for students about the National Honor Society's free lunchtime tutoring program for the 2017-2018 school year. United by a commitment to service and scholarship, NHS members provide free, friendly tutoring in a wide variety of academic areas. We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity, which is available at designated NHS tables in the library during lunch. If you have any questions or would like additional information, do not hesitate to contact NHS at
penhighnhs@gmail.com or email adviser, Mrs. Okamoto (H65), at
okamotob@pvpusd.net. For students who need additional assistance, private tutoring is available. Please use the
NHS WEBSITE to sign-up for additional tutoring in all subject areas.
FREE MATH TUTORING
Don't forget that Pen High has free tutoring in math, every morning from 7-8AM in room S44.
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WALK FOR LIFE
 Our annual Walk for Life cancer fundraiser and carnival, benefiting City of Hope and the Cancer Support Community, is on Thursday, February 15, 2018. This is always a very important and memorable day for our school community.
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e are looking for sponsors! Sponsors will have their logo or family name on the back of our Walk for Life shirts which will be worn by over 2,000 students and community members. A Walk for Life Sponsorship is $150. Download the
WFL SPONSOR FORM
and return to school by January 19th to ensure your family name or business logo gets on our WFL t-shirts! We greatly appreciate your consideration and generosity. Last year our Panther Family came together to raise nearly $50,000 for City of Hope and Cancer Support Community.
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WINTER FORMAL IS COMING
Students who have attended a Peninsula High Winter Formal say it's one of their favorite experiences of high school! 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders may attend this special event. This year's Winter Formal is at
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, located at 6933 Hollywood Blvd. Formal is Saturday, February 3rd from 7 pm until 11 pm, and includes dinner, dancing, viewing of wax characters, interactive activities, a 4-D Marvel Movie, and even a personal wax hand souvenir. The museum will be closed to anyone not associated with Peninsula High, and Peninsula students who attend will have access to all FOUR levels of the museum, including the rooftop, which overlooks Hollywood Blvd!
Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 12th. They are $90 with ASB and $100 without ASB from Friday, January 12th through Wednesday, January 24th. Prices go up on Thursday, January 25th to $100 with ASB and $110 without ASB. The last day to buy tickets is Wednesday, January 31st
Every student who attends Winter Formal must turn in a permission slip/transportation form to the Student Store at the time they purchase their ticket. This form will be available to download at
pvphs.com under 'Panther Picks'. On this form parents/guardians need to indicate if they will be having their student ride the school-chaperoned charter bus to formal, or if the parents/guardians will be taking responsibility for the transportation to and from formal.
NEW EXHIBIT IN THE BRADBURY SMITH ART GALLERY
Pen High photography teacher Mr. Stiles has announced
The Best of the Best Fall Semester Photography Show. Opening Monday, January 8th for one week in the
Bradbury Smith Art Gallery on campus. The gallery will be open during lunch and Panther Time each day. The gallery is located near Panther Hall across from P112. Parents and community members who would like to view the exhibit can come at lunch time after checking in at the Main Office first, or may contact Mr. Stiles to arrange a special time to visit:
stilesj@pvpusd.net.
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Setting up for The Best of the Best Fall Semester Photography Show
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PRESS FRIENDS NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING
 Start the new year with a fun way to give back and make a difference. PressFriends is an all-volunteer, student-led nonprofit. Sign up and join our team of mentors! PressFriends was founded by Pen High grads in 2008. We offer over 100 chances to volunteer every year, and mentor 400 under-served youth annually. You don't need to be a great writer, you just need to like working with kids. We have guidelines that make mentoring easy. We also have leadership opportunities after you volunteer 25 hours in one year in our after-school newspaper clubs. Signup for the training
HERE.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY CONTEST 
Peninsula High juniors have been invited to participate in the annual Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely essay contest in honor of Black History Month. This is an exciting opportunity for our students to celebrate the life of
VADM Gravely
, a great "Man of Many Firsts". Contest winners will receive cash prizes, the opportunity to read their essay at the Gravely Celebration Experience event on the Battleship Iowa in San Pedro on February 15, and an all expenses paid field trip for themselves and their US History class to tour the Battleship Iowa. The essay must be 250-500 words and submitted by the
deadline
- January 27, 2018. Click HERE for more contest rules and information.
NEW WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS ON CAMPUS
 Over the winter break, four new water bottle filling stations were installed on our campus. Bottle Filling Stations provide a rapid way to fill re-usable water bottles and help reduce our dependency on plastic water bottles which often end up as landfill waste. Each Bottle Filling Station includes a digital counter readout to track the number of plastic bottles saved from our landfills.
The funds for this project came from our PTSA - thank you!.
The Student Store has re-usable water bottles with the Peninsula High Panther logo on sale for $10.
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 Flu season is upon us. Some of the symptoms of the flu are: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, sometimes diarrhea and vomiting.
Please keep your child home if they have flu symptoms. Students can not return to school until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (for example, Tylenol or Ibuprofen or any medication containing those medications). If your child is too sick to come to school as we approach finals, have him/her maintain contact with their teacher. If he/she is unable to come to school during finals, obtain a doctor note stating that your child must stay home due to him/her being contagious. Upon return to school, your child can work with his/her teachers and counselor to make up finals.
The flu virus is highly contagious and is spread mainly from person to person through droplets made when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk. The flu virus also may spread when people touch something with the flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes or nose. To help prevent the spread of the flu, stay away from others as much as possible to keep from infecting others. If you must leave home (for example to go to the doctor), wear a mask if you have one or cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or by sneezing into your elbow, not your hands. Wash your hands often to keep from spreading the flu to others.
Thank you---Wendy Keller RN, School Nurse
UPCOMING STRESS RELIEF PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS 
Parents: Is your child stressed by exams, college admissions, SAT scores, finals, AP Prep, etc.... ?. How can you support your teen's academic success AND emotional well-being? Join us on Wednesday, January 17 at 6:00 pm in the College and Career Center. Nancy Lachapelle, a psychologist in private practice and the mother of two PVPHS graduates will discuss these issues and provide parenting tips to support your child's academic and personal well-being. Doors open at 6 pm for refreshments with the presentation from 6:30 - 8:00, including a time for questions and answers. For further information you may contact librarian Silvia Gutierrez at x602.
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PSAT & PSAT 8/9 PICKUP
Students who took the PSAT or PSAT 8/9 last October should pick up their exam books and official score sheets on Monday or Tuesday this week in front of the Student Store during Panther Time or lunch. Students must show their id card in order to pick up the materials. The returned test books are excellent resources for preparing for the SAT exam.
2ND SEMESTER CLASSES
The 2nd semester begins on Monday, January 22nd. Students who need to make any changes to their spring semester schedule should see their counselor as soon as possible.
Start planning now to take those SCROC classes you've always wanted to explore. Deadline to sign up is Thursday, Jan. 25. Courses begin on Monday, Jan. 29. Classes are free for Pen students, and transportation is provided. Come to the Counseling Office to sign up and learn more about the class offerings.
COUNSELORS' FRESHMAN LESSON RESULTS
On November 28th, 2017, the PVPHS counseling team conducted a guidance lesson for the entire freshman class. The lesson was designed specifically for freshman and covered learning styles, academic strategies, graduation requirements, college requirements, and resources on campus. The goal of the lesson is to ensure students make a strong transition into their rigorous high school curriculum. Click HERE to view the presentation slides. A sample of students were given an anonymous pre/post survey to ensure the effectiveness of the material. The results from the survey are below.
COUNSELORS' SOPHOMORE LESSON RESULTS
On December 5th, 2017, the PVPHS counseling team conducted a guidance lesson for the entire sophomore class. The discussion-based lesson covered four different vignettes, each covering a social-emotional issue that a typical high school student might face: * Vignette #1: A student has grown depressed and suicidal in the face of academic pressure. * Vignette #2: A student is facing peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol. * Vignette #3: A student is being pressured to cross his/her own boundaries in a dating relationship. * Vignette #4: A transgender student describes the challenges they face at school. After the vignette is read, students discuss the issue and possible responses to the situation. The discussion is followed by relevant statistics, coping skills, and support resources. The goal of the lesson is to have students proactively consider how they themselves would respond when facing a difficult situation. Our hope is that the coping skills and resources discussed in the lesson will become a part of the student's own support system. Click HERE to view the presentation slides. An anonymous pre/post test was given to a sample of students. The results are below:
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JUNIOR COLLEGE APP PRESENTATION
Pen High Juniors and their parents are invited to a presentation to learn about preparing for the college application process in the gym on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30pm. Contact Mrs. Arico in the CCC with questions.
CAL GRANTS
California Student Aid Commission has started the process of offering Cal Grant Awards for those attending college in California next year. Seniors who completed the FAFSA application are automatically considered for Cal Grants, unless you opted out of the GPA Verification process earlier this year. GPA Verification has been processed for Peninsula High School, if you believe for any reason that your GPA was not uploaded, please see Mrs. Shafer in the CCC immediately. Please check your email often for updates. Students should log onto Cal Grants through the
csac.ca.gov website and register for a Web Grants 4 Students account. These accounts provide you with the resources, information and tools needed to assist you with the college financial aid process. WGS will allow you to manage your Cal Grant account(s) online by letting you view updates, make school changes, make address changes, make corrections, and post leave of absence requests.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please check
Naviance for Scholarship opportunities! Some great National and Local scholarships are available with applications due starting in early January. Check back regularly as new scholarship opportunities become available and are updated throughout January.
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THE 27TH ANNUAL A BLACK & GOLD AFFAIRE IS COMING SOON!
This year's event will be held on Saturday, March 17. A Black & Gold Affaire supports all Peninsula's athletic programs and facilities, and builds community support, benefiting every student. You will not want to miss getting involved in some way!
We ask that families of athletes in particular show support by either:
- Securing the donation of one auction item. Auction donation forms can be found HERE
- Becoming a sponsor - contact Julia Parton Rosas jkparton@msn.com for more information on becoming a sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities start at only $100!
Thank You to our A Black & Gold Affaire Event Sponsors as of Jan 4!
Varsity $1000-$2499
Steve and MaryBeth Kane
Junior Varsity $600-$999
The Callanan Family
The Campbell Family
Frosh/Soph $300-$500
Mark and Kendra Panfil
The Rosas Family
Panther Patron $100-$299
The Aiyegbusi Family
The Britt Family
Friends
Jennifer Hall
Become a sponsor today! Information about sponsorship levels and benefits can be fond HERE. Sponsorship forms can be found by visiting the ABC website at www.pvphsabc.com Thank you in advance for your support!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB TODAY
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VARSITY SPORTS
COMPETITIONS ON CAMPUS THIS
WEEK
Girls' Soccer
Tuesday @ 3pm vs. Mira Costa
FREE admission
Boys' Soccer
Friday @3pm vs Morningside
FREE admission
Girls' Water Polo
Wednesday @ 3pm vs Redondo
FREE admission
Girls' Basketball
Friday @ 6pm vs. Morningside
Admission is $8 for adults, $4 12U, and free with ASB
Boys' Basketball
Friday @ 7:30 vs Morningside
Admission is $8 for adults, $4 12U, and free with ASB
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ZOO REMINDERS
It was great to see a full house at Friday night's basketball game. Although it probably is not necessary because it is clear that Panthers understand the importance of respect and sportsmanship, following are our rules and guidelines:
Code of Conduct for Students at Athletic / Extra-Curricular Events
Students (including student groups such as the "Zoo") are expected to display outstanding behavior/sportsmanship during all school sponsored athletic events and extra-curricular activities. CIF has established guidelines for schools, athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators for all athletic events. In addition, all school and District rules and regulations that apply to student behavior during the regular school day (i.e. District Policies 5131, 5131.2, & 5131.7, Safe School Policies, etc.) also apply during school sponsored athletic events and extra-curricular activities.
Students will show respect for teammates, opponents, officials, coaches, and spectators by:
- Encouraging the home team, with positive reinforcement, regardless of the result of their play.
- Cheering for your team, not against the other team.
- Demonstrating concern for others by never berating or demeaning individual players and/or promoting behavior that might cause harm or injury to others.
- Not engaging in disrespectful conduct of any sort. This includes, but is not limited to, profanity, obscene gestures, offensive and/or discriminatory remarks, trash-talking, taunting, or other actions that demean individuals or the sport.
- Do not participate in any negative or demeaning cheers.
- Refraining from complaining or arguing about officials' calls or decisions during or after an athletic event.
- Letting the coaches coach; players play; and officials officiate.
- Displaying respect for other spectators/participants by refraining from insulting or fighting with other fans.
- Waiting for breaks in the action before leaving or returning to your seat.
- Respecting all facilities by using them safely and appropriately.
- Not using noisemakers of any kind which are prohibited under CIF rules.
- Wearing and/or displaying appropriate attire. CIF prohibits face and/or body painting.
Consequences for Violating the Student Code of Conduct
Depending on the severity of the violation:
- Individuals and/or groups may be given a verbal warning(s), escorted out of the event, suspended from attending future athletic/extra-curricular events, and/ or disciplined in accordance with District Policies 5144 & 5144.1.
- "Zoo" activities could be suspended or disbanded for part or all of the school year.
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
(Regular)
Period 0: 7a-7:55a
Period 1: 8a-8:53a
Period 2: 8:59a-9:52a
Panther Time: 9:52a-10:10a
Period 3: 10:15a-11:14a
Period 4: 11:20a-12:13p
Lunch: 12:13p-12:48p
Period 5: 12:54p-1:47p
Period 6: 1:52p-2:45p
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(Late Start)
Period 0: 9a-9:40a
Period 1: 9:45a-10:25a
Period 2: 10:30a-11:10a
Period 3: 11:15a-11:45a
Period 4: noon - 12:40p
Lunch: 12:40p-1:15p
Period 5: 1:20p-2:00p
Period 6: 2:05p-2:45p
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Follow Pen High on the following official sites
@pvphs_principal
@pvphsasb
@pvphszoo
@pvphs_panthers
@pvphs_athletics
@pvphs_store
Have a great week!
Brent Kuykendall
Principal
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