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October 15, 2017
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SKECHERS WALK - HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET?
The Annual Skechers Walk is Sunday, October 29th. The 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, 4,000 PVPUSD walkers generated $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 even have to show up on 10/29 (although we'd love to have you!) -- you can sign up to walk virtually and stay in your pajamas and think about all the good you've done!
Then click on "Join Team" in the upper right corner and 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.
Thank you for your support!
WE NEED EVERYONE TO SIGN UP! Our Skechers committee has come up with the following incentives:
At 350 Walkers - There will be a Vaseline-covered slide at the Pep Rally on November 1. Mr. Kuykendall, Mr. Wanmer, and two of our coaches will compete!
At 450 Walkers - Several of our teachers will get pied in the face at the Pep Rally on November 1
At 500 Walkers - Mr. Kuykendall and Mr. Wanmer will compete in the Cockroach in the Mouth Competition at the Pep Rally on November 1!
And if Pen and PV hit a combined 1100 Walkers - Mr. Kuykendall and Mr. Park will each take a pie to the face during halftime at the Pen/PV football game.
REACHING OUT TO YOUNGSTERS IN OUR DISTRICT
At last Friday's home football game, band students from the District's intermediate schools played alongside our Marching Band. At halftime, we were all entertained by members of the Junior Spirit Corp - a group of PV District students in grades K through 8 - who worked with the PVPHS Cheer and Song Teams this past week to learn cheers and routines which they performed for us at the game.
YOU CAN SIT WITH US
 Brought you by Service Learning Leadership
Looking for a new opportunity to meet other students? Are you new to Peninsula or looking for a place to connect to others? Service Learning Leadership has a place for students to come and hang out with each other during lunch! There will be games, activities and ice breakers to connect with our school community. Come by the back right corner of the amphitheater by the Counseling Office. We will be there all week, and we look forward to meeting you.
HALLOWEEN INFORMATION
 To those who may be wearing costumes to school on October 31, please be sensitive to the fact that Peninsula High School is a culturally diverse community. Let's have fun, but let's be respectful.
· No masks may be worn; faces may not be covered.
· No weapons of any kind, or toys that resemble weapons.
· No costumes with wheels (skates, skateboards, etc.).
· No projectiles (silly string, water guns, balloons filled with anything).
· No drugs or alcohol references or overtones.
· No costumes that may be offensive to any race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic status.
· Boys must wear shirts.
· Undergarments may not be visible.
· Clothes must be of appropriate length.
· No bathing suits may be worn.
· Shoes are required.
Students who do not abide by the Halloween Dress Code will be subject to immediate disciplinary action. The Halloween Contest Costume will take place at lunch, on October 31.
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN)
On Saturday, September 23rd, our PVPHS Model United Nations team competed in
 their first conference of the year at SOCOMUN, the Southern California Model UN held at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. The first conference of the year is designed as a training, instructional conference for new delegates, but at a highly competitive level. The conference had over 1500 delegates from 30 other top tier schools but our delegates came in with great speeches, caucusing skills, comments, and questions and left with 20 resolutions and 16 awards!
Congratulations to the following award winners:
Commendation Awards: Marcus Kim, JJ Abele, Yuya Fujisawa, Brianna Cho, Noam Elroi, Lilli Warren-Johnston, Kakeru Kobayashi, Emily Bengston, Aishani Ramireddy, Sydney Bambardekar
Outstanding Delegates
: Kareem Shaheen, Nikita de Vleeschouwer, Mishal Syed, Melody Haratian
Best Delegates/Gavel Awards: Fiona Yang, Christina An
Congratulations Panther delegates and thank you to the student advisors, Kelly Van Boxtel, Grace Whitten, Lucie Abele, and Roopsha Chatterjee, for leading the team!
SPEECH AND DEBATE NEWS
Last weekend the Trevian Invitational was held at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois. Six Peninsula students participated. The senior team of Atul Jalan and Brian Kong reached the octafinal round (top 16) and the junior team of Kevin Sun and Natasha Tieu reached the double-octafinal round (top 32). Brian was also recognized for being among the tournament's top twenty speakers.
Also, we have some more successes to announce from the Jack Howe Memorial Tournament at CSULB on October 1. Yasmeen Khan placed third in Original Advocacy for a speech she wrote advocating for a policy change in how sexual harassment is handled in public schools. Maili Tom placed first in Novice Thematic Interpretation with her presentation of the portrayal of Asian actors in television and film.
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FROM OUR NURSE - WENDY KELLER
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are now entering flu season. The CDC recommends the flu vaccination for anyone six months of age or older who does not have contraindications as a first step of protection. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu. Remember that you cannot get the flu from the vaccination. It is likely that, if you become ill, you were exposed to the virus prior to getting the vaccination. If after the two-week period you still become ill, the antibodies produced by getting the vaccination will reduce the severity of illness that you experience. This also will reduce the days lost from school and the stress that students feel when missing in-class assignments or exams. You can find more information HERE on the CDC website and by speaking with your student's physician. Make sure to wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes with your sleeve or a tissue, and stay home when you are sick. New research has shown that the protection lasts for six months, so we have entered the appropriate time period to get the vaccination. Most pharmacies and doctors have them in stock now. I got mine!
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Nia is a therapy dog from the BARK organization
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Nia promotes wellness on our campus
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ATTENTION SENIORS
The CSU application window is open. The deadline is November 30. At this time, CSU Apply is experiencing glitches with coursework. It should be corrected but if there any problems, please contact Julie Arico at
aricoj@pvpusd.net
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Senior Athletes - Planning to play NCAA Division 1 or Division 2 sports in college? If so, please register with the NCAA here. and s
end in an official transcript ordered from Mrs. Juge in the Counseling Office. To verify that your PVPHS coursework will meet NCAA requirements, you can submit a request to your counselor asking for a review.
SoCal Roc (SCROC) CLASSES
SCROC is now enrolling for its 2nd quarter 9 week classes - Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), Banking and Financial Services, and Business Entrepreneur. Classes begin November 6th. Come to the Counseling Office to sign up to speak with a SCROC counselor. The deadline for enrollment is Thursday, November 2.
PARENTS OF FRESHMEN
Please mark your calendars for "The Freshman Parent Presentation" this week on Wednesday, October 18th at the Palos Verdes Public Library's Community Room. We will be delivering the same presentation twice (8:30 am-9:30 am and 1:30 pm-2:30 pm).
WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP STUDENTS
Please remember to sign in with Mrs. Jo in the Counseling Office on Thursdays between 10 am and 2:30 pm.
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COLLEGE REP VISITS
Colleges visit the CCC during the fall to share information with students and the CCC. Check Naviance or the CCC website to view the list of colleges booked to visit PVPHS. Students sign up on Naviance and must read the College Rep Visit Procedures found on the Naviance homepage. Students, please remember: Teacher permission is required for attendance during class time and must be requested 48 hours in advance. Contact Julie Arico with any questions.
FINANCIAL AID FOR SENIORS
FAFSA is now open. We will be having a "How to Fill out the FAFSA" presentation on October 25th at 6:30pm in the PAC.
CSS PROFILE
Are you planning to apply for financial aid at a private college? If so, you need to know what the CSS Profile is, when it is due, and who requires it. For helpful videos explaining the CSS Profile visit: student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile or Khan Academy.
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ALL SPORTS KICK-OFF PARTY - WHAT A GREAT PARTY!
Thank you to Mark and Rosa Easton for opening their beautiful home, once again, to the Peninsula High athletic community. Co-Chairs Dee Scott and Ceci Watts did a fantastic job organizing the event. Thank you to the ABC board for hosting the taco bar - delicious! It was great to visit with so many Panther parents, coaches, and Peninsula administration and staff.
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Thank you to our event chairs and our hosts for a fabulous evening!
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ABC MEMBERSHIP
Thank you to our current Athletic Booster Club members for your continued support of PVPHS Athletic Programs. Your support does not go unnoticed!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE ABC!
ABC Membership online registration is quick and easy.
UPCOMING PENINSULA ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB EVENTS
Wednesday, November 8, 6:30pm
. ABC Meeting. CCC. Please join us! It's a great place to find out what's happening in the world of Panther sports! Special guests include Pen High fall sports team captains.
Friday, December 9, 11am
. Fall Boutique in the Pen High gym - Holiday shopping at its best. Vendors include: Olive Oils, GUS Vintage, Mrs. Tovie's Toffee, Andrea Bowman by Andi B (purses, accessories, sheet sets,) Baby Jade, Stella and Dot (fashion jewelry & accessories,) Charter Oak Preserves, Sweet Sugar Bath, Pampered Chef, Alpaca By Karim (sweaters, sterling silver jewelry), Helle Catallo, Classy Chargers, Got Purseonality (Purses from $20-$200 and up), Den's Japanese Tea, PTSA and ABC Panther gear, plus more!
Saturday, March 17, 2018, A Black & Gold Affaire at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. The biggest fundraiser of the year for Peninsula athletics! Interested in helping on a committee? Contact Christina Britt at frassobrit@gmail.com
GO PANTHERS!
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VARSITY SPORTS COMPETITIONS ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK
Everyone is invited to come out and cheer on our Panthers - admission is free!
Girls' Tennis - Tuesday against Redondo @ 2:30pm
Boys' Water Polo - Tuesday against Chadwick @ 3pm
Girls' Volleyball - Tuesday against Redondo @ 4:30pm
Girls' Tennis - Wednesday against Dana Hills @ 2:30pm
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Eat at Chipotle this Wednesday from 4-7pm.
Tell the cashier you are there to support Pen Spirit!
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Follow Pen High on the following official sites
@pvphs_principal
@pvphsasb
@pvphszoo
@pvphs_panthers
@pvphs_athletics
Have a great week!
Brent Kuykendall
Principal
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