PENINSULA HIGH NEEDS 750 MORE WALKERS

Are your books too heavy?

Do you wish Starbucks delivered to first period?

Are you tired of taking notes?

Do you sometimes forget to bring your lunch?

Drum Roll......................

 

CONCIERGE SERVICE FOR 4 STUDENTS

Peninsula High students who sign up for the Skechers Walk (virtual or real walkers) will be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to have one of Peninsula High's four administrators serve as their personal concierge for a day - there will be 4 winners!  The drawing will take place on October 28 during lunch. 

 

You and the members of your family (including pets) can sign up for the Skechers walk, giving you even more opportunities to win Concierge Service or other incentives.

CONCIERGE ADMINISTRATORS - READY TO SERVE

 

INCENTIVES

October 7 - Gift Card Drawings for $10 Gift Cards to "The HABIT" 

October 14 - Gift Card Drawings at Lunch to "The HABIT"

Congratulations to Friday's gift card winners: Scott Breitenstein, Daniel Louie, Ryan Breitenstein, Erik Hauschildt, Shefali Mistry, Matthew Giuliano, Camille Pulley, Lauren Frey, William Paik, and Nicole Hay

SKECHERS WALK RECAP

The Annual Skechers Walk is Sunday, October 23rd!

Registration fee is $30/walker (It is the number of walkers that counts, not the amount donated, so feel free to change the suggested amount of $50 to $30)

What goes to PEF? Skechers gives back the entire $30 registration fee PLUS a calculated amount of the sponsorship money. Last year, 4,300 PVPUSD walkersgenerated $240,000 for PVPUSD!  WOW!

Yes, you can register your entire family AND your dog. Any "thing" (person, animal) can register. No need for additional email addresses if you are registering in the same family.

You don't have to show up on 10/23 (although we'd love to have you!) -- you can sign up to walk or walk virtually - and stay in your pajamas and think about all the good you've done!

SIGN UP NOW!

 

Click on "Join Team" in the upper right corner, then fill out the form as a new or a returning participant.  (Note that the amount listed is $50, but feel free to change it to $30, which is the minimum)  Make sure that you identify Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation as the one organization you support. 

All those listed on the Peninsula High Team will have an opportunity to win gift cards to  the "The HABIT" on Friday, October 14 and 21 at lunchtime!  The sooner you sign up the more opportunities you will have to win.  Thank you for your support! 

PEF NEW VIDEO ON COUNSELING AND CAREER CENTER SERVICES

The following video shares one of the many programs at Peninsula High that PEF supports!  Another reason to support the Skechers Walk.

PEF Counseling Video

 

PSAT

Remember: students taking the PSAT or PSAT 8/9 next week must come to the pre-admin session this Wednesday morning to prepare their answer sheet. This is a Late Start Schedule day, so students with 0 Period should report to the gym at 8:15am and all others at 9am. Bring a #2 pencil (no mechanical pencils allowed!), id card, and a clipboard since you will be sitting in the bleachers. Not going to be at school this Wednesday? Please see Mrs. Blackwood in the Counseling Office on Tuesday to make other arrangements.

PENINSULA DRAMA'S FALL PLAY COVERS SHAKESPEARE - SORT OF

Can a few actors really cover all of Shakespeare's 37 plays in less than two hours? Come find out as the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Drama Department presents "The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged" by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Wingfield. This is not your usual hard to comprehend, Shakespeare-speak play - it is an hilarious, audience-participation Shakespeare parody!

The final three shows are on Friday at 4pm - featuring $5 tickets for students -and a double performance on Saturday @ 2pm and 7pm. 

PENINSULA HIGH VOTES

Mock Election results are in!  Students voted in the Mock Election on Tuesday, October 4th during 3rd Period. The Mock Election is sponsored by the PTSA with the hope of encouraging future civic engagement especially in this Presidential election year.  Rosa Easton, Rachel King and Allison Phillips organized the voting. (Winners in bold)

 

President and Vice President

Jill Stein/Ajamu Baraka                             10%

Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine                            43%

Gloria Estela La Riva/Dennis J Banks       8%

Donald J. Trump/Michael R. Pence           27%

Gary Johnson/Bill Weld                             12%

 

U.S. Senator

Loretta L. Sanchez-  Democrat                    63%

Kamala D. Harris - Democrat                      37%

 

U.S. House 33rd District

Ted Lieu- Democratic                                  64%

Kenneth Wright- Republican                       36%

 

State Assembly

David Hadley- Republican                          44%   

Al Muratsuchi- Democratic                          56%

 

County Supervisor

Janice Hahn- Democratic                           39%

Steve Napolitano- Republican                   38%

Ralph Pacheco- Democratic                      22%

           

51- SCHOOL BONDS. FUNDING FOR K - 12 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE  FACILITIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.

Yes                    71%

No                     29%

 

56- CIGARETTE TAX TO FUND HEALTHCARE, TOBACCO USE PREVENTION, RESEARCH, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Yes                 84%

No                   16%

 

57-CRIMINAL SENTENCES. PAROLE. JUVENILE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AND SENTENCING.

Yes                  77%

No                    23%

 

62- DEATH PENALTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.

Yes                 55%

No                   45%

 

63- FIREARMS. AMMUNITION SALES. INITIATIVE STATUTE.

Yes                  78%

No                   22%

 

64- MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

Yes                  58%

No                   42%

 

HOMECOMING IS ALMOST HERE!

AL MURATSUCHI TO VISIT PENINSULA HIGH

Two weeks ago, David Hadley spoke with students at Peninsula High at lunch in the library.  We are pleased to now welcome Al Muratsuchi will be on campus at lunch in the library on Friday, October 14.   Thank you to the Peninsula High Historic Debate Club for sponsoring these visits.

 

LOOKING FOR PARENTS TO SHARE THEIR CAREERS AT OUR ANNUAL CAREER FAIR

The Peninsula High College Career Center (CCC) is hosting the 2016 Career Fair on Wednesday, November 16th. We are currently seeking participants who are willing to share their career path and experience with our students at our 4 hour long Career Fair.   The event will run from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (periods 1 through 4, and lunch).  As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to speak with students who are interested in learning more about what you do and what education/experience was required to get where you are today.  This is an event where our students can really learn about possible future careers so the more volunteers we get the better.  If you are interested in volunteering for the day or would like more information please email Julie Arico at  aricoj@pvpusd.net   

SAFETY MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. AUSTIN

Please read the following message from our Superintendent addressing the "clown" issue: Creepy Clowns

 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PRGRAM

Interested in starting your own business or nonprofit?  Check out the Young Entrepreneurs Program sponsored by the PVP Chamber of Commerce.   Learn how to transform an idea into a real business plan, pitch your business to a panel of investors to receive startup funding, and then launch your business at a trade show.  Applications now being accepted. Come to the Information Session next Tuesday during lunch in the College and Career Center or find more information on the Chamber of Commerce website  

MORE INFORMATION HERE

 

PTSA NATIONAL REFLECTIONS PROGRAM

The National PTSA Reflections Program deadline is approaching.  Peninsula High students have been very successful in Reflections over the years, with many of their entries winning at the Council and District levels and placing at the State level.  All entries are due on October 14 in the Pen Student Store. 

SERVICE LEARNING VISITS HOMEBOYS

The Peninsula High Service Learning Leadership class took their annual field trip to Homeboy Industries this week. It's always an invaluable learning experience for students as they get to experience the inner workings of both a nonprofit and a social enterprise side by side. Students heard the life story of one of Homeboy Industries many success stories in order to understand the incredible work the organization accomplishes. SLL students are always grateful for and inspired by this day! 

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Light refreshments will be served.

KOREAN THANKSGIVING REPORTED IN KOREAN NEWSPAPER

The recent Korean Thanksgiving Celebration as featured in a Korean Newspaper.  Read the article

SPEECH AND DEBATE NEWS

Last Weekend, the Peninsula Speech and Debate Team went to the West Bay Forensics League Tournament at Narbonne High School.  In Public Forum Debate, Kaila Kim and Daniel Tseng won 2nd place; Catherine Kim and Sungyoung Lee won 7th place; Jay Majmudar and Samal Senaratna finished 10th.  In Policy Debate, Natasha Tieu and Kaylen Ng won 1st place, Kevin Liu and Julian Anderson got 2nd.  In Lincoln Douglas Debate, Jonas Le Barillec won 4th place and Kristen Lu placed in the top ten with a 2-1 record. 

 

MOCK TRIAL PREPARING FOR NOVEMBER COMPETITION

The final touches of our Pen High Courtroom are in place.  Thanks to Pen parent, Tony Molino, Mock Trial now has its own display case, podium and logo, just in time for their competition that starts in November.

MOCK TRIAL DISPLAY CASE AND PODIUM

PENINSULA HIGH IN PINK FOR FRIDAY'S GAME

Thank you Panthers for cheering on Football and Volleyball in a sea of pink. 

PINK PANTHERS CARE