PV Booster Club:
For
sponsorship opportunities, please go to
Sea King for Life - $10,000
Oarsman Foundation
Silver Sea King - $1500
Cindy and Paul Campbell
The Draffen Family
Alison and Rick Mayer
Georgene and George Mitsanas
Colleen and Craig Quinn
Bronze Sea King - $500
Jennifer and Anthony Chen, MD
Alyson and Dean Decker
Lori and Steve Fechner
Michelle and Bob Fullerton
Anne and Sal Gonzales
Diane and Scott Imbach
The Jellison Family
Michelle and John Katnik
Gina and Greg Kirkpatrick
PVHS Girls Volleyball Team
Alex and Michael Smith
Lisa and Kevin Templeton
Libby and Mike Thomas
Glen and Natalie Walker
Nicole and Graham Walker
Family Sea King - $250
Lisa and Joe Balcom
Lisa and Steve Donahue
The Emery Family
Debbie and Brian Haag
Sheryl and Rich Heffernan
Heidi and Erin Hoffman
Marisa and John Kunich
Doug Laurin and Elisa Anhalt
Amber and Ken McAuley
Ed and Della Wirtz
Stephanie and Sandro Winkworth
Proud Sea King - $100
Dana and Brad Chelf
Tanya and Brad Drawer
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AP exam registration is approaching. Please click
HERE to register and pay for your AP exam(s) on the Total Registration site. Registration begins on or after Feb 27th. You can't register before then.
1. AP Examinations will be given from May 1-12, 2017. The tests are given during two sessions each day: morning (8:00 AM-12 noon) and afternoon (12 noon-4:00 PM). Click HERE for the exam schedule.
2. The 2017 AP Test price is $100 per test
- Students will be able to register for AP exams online from Feb. 27 - March 12, 2017.
- Late Fee of $50.00 will apply to students who register between March 6- March 12, 2017.
- The last day to register for an AP exam is March 12th, 2017.
- Students will register for exams online through Total Registration.net. This will be made available on pvhigh.com on February 27th, 2017.
- Students wishing to apply for a need-based fee reduction must see Associate Principal, Mrs. Ramirez by Friday, March 3rd.
- Refunds will not be issued unless the student drops the class, moves out of the area or has illness/injury confirmed by a physician.
- If you live outside of PVPUSD or attend Peninsula High School, you can not take an AP Exam at PVHS.
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Academics:
Math Honor Society
Congratulations to the Math Honor Society members who took the AMC 10A/12A exam (Note: the entire school took AMC 10B/12B and those results are pending).
AMC 12A
1st - Michael Truong
2nd - Angelina Norris
3rd - Sully Chen
AMC 10A
1st - Curtis Liu
2nd - Youngeun Eric Kim
3rd - Laura Gong
In addition, Michael Truong, Eric Kim, and Curtis Liu have qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME), a 3-hour, 15-question competition. C
ongratulations to these three students on this huge accomplishment.
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Moody's Mega Math Challenge (M3)
How did you spend your Saturday? Five juniors and seniors -- Sully Chen, Matthew Lee, Angelina Norris, Brent Usui, and Nathan Tsai -- spent their Saturday competing in the Moody's Mega Math Challenge (M3), a 14-hour applied math competition. They are working on collecting and analyzing data, and writing a 20-page research paper within a 14-hour deadline as this update is being written. Best of luck on this new competition for PVHS's Math Honor Society!
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PVIT and WISE
It was a busy Engineer's Week for PVIT and WISE (Women in Science and Engineering). Congratulations to the First Robotics team who finished their build season by their deadline at 9pm on Tuesday night. The robot is literally bagged and ready for their two major competitions on March.
The Aerospace Engineering class toured Boeing's High Bay and test lab, and made bottle rockets with PVIT mentor Ron Lee! Students also attended the Boeing Internship meeting -- students interested in the internship should turn in applications to Ms. Lichter.
PVIT and WISE
(Women in Science and Engineering) made a Rube Goldberg machine on Friday at lunch.
Everyone was late for class because we couldn't stop until we got it working!!
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The Point - Journalism Staff
Do you like writing, talking to people, or taking pictures? Are you interested in current events? Do you want to improve business skills and sell ads? Apply to be a member of The Point journalism staff and join our family! We are looking for talented and passionate writers, photographers, business people, and reporters. Pick up an application from Ms. Ruiz in Room 414 or find it here on her edlio page http://bit.ly/2mgv2Eg
Applications are due March 10.
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Amgen Biotech Experience
Marie Kuhn was selected with 30 other biology teachers from the SoCal area to attend a teacher retreat at Amgen.
Teachers were able to speak with Amgen biotech research scientists, were shown how the biotech program we teach our students is put into practice in the real world, and took a fascinating tour of the Amgen lab facilities. Vice President of Drug Product, Sam Guhan, was the keynote speaker.
It was a great day of collaboration and learning!
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Refresh Your Research Skills - Join PVPUSD Librarians for Information Power Workshops: Choose a date - 3/4, 3/18 or 3/25
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National Youth Science Camp
The National Youth Science Camp is a residential science education program for young STEM enthusiasts the summer after they graduate from high school. Students from around the country (two are selected to represent each state and Washington, D.C.) are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies, and have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime.
For more information, please click HERE
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Counseling and College & Career Center:
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Upcoming Events from the College and Career Center:
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Upcoming Events from the College and Career Center:
COLLEGE CAREER CENTER NEWS
2017 LA BioMed Summer Fellowship Program:
This program provides LA County graduating high school seniors and high school juniors the opportunity to work in an exciting biomedical research environment. Selected students will spend eight weeks assisting their assigned mentors, who are accomplished medical scientists involved in cutting edge biomedical research. The summer fellows are exposed to ongoing research projects and participate in a well defined protocol that can be completed during the summer program. Fellowships begin on June 19th, 2017 and continue through August 11th, 2017. Students will work full time and receive a total stipend of $2,200. Students will be selected on the basis of merit. Further details about this opportunity can be found online at http://labiomed.org/summer-fellowship. To apply, go to http://labiomed.org/summer-fellowship-application. Applications are due no later than March 22, 2017.
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
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There is a new South Bay Unit for the Navy Sea Cadet Corp (Ages 13-17) and the Navy League Cadet Corp (Ages 10-13). Students will have the opportunity to participate in Aviation, Field and Medical Training, Leadership Development, Military Police Science, Scuba Diving, Sailing and Photo-Journalism. Cadets train aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Vessels and can meet Sea Cadets from around the world in their International Exchange Program. For more details, please contact Ensign Doug Irvine, USNSCC via phone at 310.977.5183 or email: [email protected]
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SENIORS
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Cal Grant Awards are already being generated by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). In order to qualify you must meet GPA and financial need criteria. The Cal Grant GPA data was successfully uploaded by PVHS in November (unless you opted out). In order to be considered for the Cal Grant Awards, seniors must also submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you have NOT filed the FAFSA, please do so before the deadline posted by the college/university to which you applied.
To manage your Cal Grants online
, the CSAC has created WebGrants 4 Students (WGS). To create an account, please log onto https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp. Creating an account will allow you to view updates and make corrections if necessar
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Scholarship Deadlines through March 1
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We are in the midst of scholarship season! NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY. To access more information on these scholarships and others, please log onto NAVIANCE. Click on the COLLEGES tab and then scroll down to SCHOLARSHIPS and MONEY. Click on SCHOLARSHIP LIST. At this point, select the scholarship of interest. In many cases, you will be directed to a website for the application. In other instances, you may be able to download the application directly from NAVIANCE.
February 28
- LA MILITARY CHARITABLE CLUB
(varies) - seniors only; must be a child of an active, retired service member or current or retired Dept. of Defense employee; awarded on academic performance, extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership, and applicant's character. To apply, log onto http://lamcf.weebly.com/
February 28
- META FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
($2,000 - $7,500) - students must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of Hispanic origin meet the following criteria: be applying and then accepted at an accredited college; have a min. 3.00 GPA. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated leadership and shown involvement and participation in civic activities in school/communities. To apply, log onto www.meta-foundation.org
March 1
- NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE
(varies) - seniors only; awarded based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities. Scholarship RENEWABLE for each year in college. Applications are available on NAVIANCE and are also in the College and Career Center.
March 1
- PEF SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
($1,500) -
seniors only; must be currently enrolled in the PVPUSD and maintained enrollment for two years prior to graduation; need to write max. 500 word essay on the following topic "How has PEF funding enhanced students' educational experience?". To apply, log onto http://www.pvpef.org/senior-scholarship-program/
March 1
- SONS OF ITALY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
($500 - $5,000) - seniors only; must be wholly or partially of Italian Descent; selection based on scholastic record, activities evidencing leadership, financial need, written personal goals statement, essay of Italian Origin, and letters of recommendation. To apply, log onto http://www.sonsofitalyca.org/
March 1
- SONS OF ITALY LANGUAGE STUDY GRANT
(varies) - seniors only; Italian Language Study Grants are available for a one-month complete immersion summer course in Italian language at an Italian College; applicants must be wholly or partially of Italian Descent; selection based on scholastic record, activities evidencing leadership, financial need, written personal goals statement, essay of Italian Origin, and letters of recommendation. To apply, log onto http://www.sonsofitalyca.org/
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Sea King Wellness -- Be Balanced & Love Life
This Month's Focus: Healthy Relationships
The month of February is Teen Dating Awareness Month. It is critical that families talk about the importance of healthy relationships. The video and handout below can be utilized to encourage conversations betweens parents and kids regarding the values and expectations surrounding relationships.
Click
HERE for an article outlining the Signs of a Healthy Relationship.
The video below was created by the student council of a Byng High School to illustrate potential concerns in unhealthy teen relationships.
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Dr. Wendy Mogel - "Myths and Misconceptions: The Hidden Blessing of Raising Teenagers"
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Activities:
Project Runway This Week -- Get your tickets now before they SELL OUT!!
10th Annual Project Runway Fashion Show
March 1, 2 2017 in the MPR at 7pm
Benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation, Greater Los Angeles
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Remember the Tritons Walk Huge Success This Weekend!
PVHS held the 5th annual Remember the Tritons Walk this weekend, benefiting the UCLA JCCF. Over the past five years, the Sea King community has raised over $100,000 for the JCCF, earning a place on their major donor memorial. Thank you to all of the sponsors and walkers for helping us make this tremendous donation to an important organization.
Thank you to Mrs. Kostrencich and our BTC students
for their organization of this amazing event!
The Sea King Community had a great time walking through clouds of color!
Such a fun addition this year to "Color Out Cancer"!
Sea King Family Fun Day was a great way to end the day!
Sack races, games, face painting, puppies and a velcro wall!
Thank you to all of the clubs and teams that came out to support this event!
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Great visits this week with Saitama Sakae High School in Japan!
Thank you PAC and ASB for welcoming our visitors this week!
New friends were made by all!
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Heart Mountain Screening
Friday, 5/12, 9 AM - 10 AM - Screening Legacy of Heart Mountain and Q&A with David Ono
Peninsula Center Library
Community Room
A screening of
The Legacy of Heart Mountain
details the imprisonment of Japanese Americans in concentration camps, and what daily life looked like inside the camps from 9 - 9:30 AM. Join the film's producer, writer, and narrator, and ABC7 anchor, David Ono after the film for a Q&A.
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Visual & Performing Arts:
2017 PVHS STUDENT PHOTO CONTEST
The Annual Sean Heffernan Student Photo Contest
THEME: NATURE
DEADLINE: Fri. MARCH 3, 2017.
Drop off matted photo print to room 211, Ms Jimenez.
In coordination with Sean's Run Event on March 19, the Heffernan Family and PVHS hold this annual photo contest in dedication to Sean, their son and a former PVHS student. Celebrate Sean's life by entering your best photo of the things he loved the most: landscape and nature.
For further details read the attachment or stop by Ms Jimenez's room 211 to pick up an entry form.
Enter today.
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Palos Verdes Intermediate School Presents Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR.
Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature's most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. The ever-curious Alice's journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit. Her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and raps with a bubble blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Featuring updated songs from Disney's animated motion picture, this musical is a fun and fast paced take on the classic tale.
Alice in Wonderland JR. is Palos Verdes Intermediate School's 11
th annual Winter Musical.
The show features direction by Sharon Palmer, Vocal Direction by Sue Secrist, Choreography by Laura Whitesides, and costumes by Linda Zimmerman.
The cast and crew of Alice in Wonderland JR. includes Odinachi Anene, Maya Baba, Elise Basic, Prudence Bhattarai, Delaney Burns, Jaden Camel, Sarah Cartmill, Brooke Cleveland, Taylor Cowling, Tina Cui, Rachelle Dale, Meera David, Neela David, Aidan Forsey, Paige Foster, Sam Garrant, Julia Gazdik, Harmony Ishikawa, Camila Jongsma, Mark Lee, Kenzie McLay, Lisa Miao, Simone Ochalek, Ryan Olarte, Brynn Ottolia, Eden Paddock, Dune Palmer, Jett Palmer, Samantha Rosenfeld, Zoe Shafizadeh, Amrutha Srivatsav, Toby Stoler, Nikko Tamberg, Madison Wendel, Reed Woodland, Kiley Wynn, and Ivan Zhivaga.
Alice In Wonderland, JR. is produced by Chauntelle O'Loughlin
The show runs from March 2
nd through March 11
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Staff Recognition:
Staff and Community Partners Recognition for Educational Excellence and
Support!
On 2/22/17 the Southwest SELPA Community Advisory Committee hosted the 4th Annual Staff and Community Partners Recognition for Educational Excellence and
Support.
This was an opportunity for parents and family members of students in special education to nominate staff whom they feel have made a difference in the life of a child with disabilities.
The following individuals from PVHS were honored:
Daniel Kilpatrick, Behavior Program Lead
Brian Mosich, Special Education Assistant
Hasmine Belmonte, Special Education Teacher
Lydia Ruvalcaba, Behavior Site Lead
Adam Hamler, Adaptive PE Teacher and PVHS Site Lead
Congratulations to all for their commitment to our students! We are so proud of you!
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Athletics:
Girls Basketball:
The girls hosted Thousand Oaks HS on Wednesday in the CIF Div 3AA Quarterfinals with a first-ever trip to the Semifinals on the line. Thousand Oaks was ultimately too strong and earned the SemiFinal spot by a score of 51-44.
The Girls Basketball team finished 20-10 on the year and had a first-ever trip out to Texas for a tournament. Congratulations to the players, coaches, and families for a great '16-'17 season.
Girls Soccer:
Along with a CIF division 2 championship last year, the Sea Kings received a bump up to the top division, Div 1, for this year's playoffs. Not afraid of any challenge or challenger, the team won their first playoff game and found themselves at Los Alamitos on Tuesday night. Los Alamitos came out strong and played great soccer throughout to earn the 4-0 victory and the spot in the CIF quarterfinals.
It was a great season for Girls Soccer as they went 18-4-3 overall and 9-0-1 in the Bay League to secure their 3rd consecutive Bay League Championship.
Congratulations to the players, coaches, and families for a great '16-'17 season.
Boys Soccer:
The team marches on! Boys soccer has advanced to the Div 1 CIF Semifinals after a big week and two victories! The team will now also participate in the CIF SoCal Regional Championship as well!
On Wednesday, PV hosted Downey and shut out the visitors 2-0. In the CIF Quarterfinals, PV drew familiar foe Loyola and hosted on Saturday. In front of a great crowd, PV was dominant and won 3-0 over the Cubs.
On Tuesday, PV will travel to Redlands East Valley HS for a game to be played at Citrus Valley HS at 7pm in the CIF Semifinals. A victory would get the Sea Kings to the CIF championship game on Saturday. The SoCal Regional games will begin on 3/7
There will be a Rooter Bus for Tuesday's game against Redlands East Valley. Stop my Mr. Meadows' office by noon on Monday to get a permission slip and reserve your seat.
Surf Team
The PV Surf Team faced a tough competitor in Mira Costa Friday morning at Torrance Beach. The conditions were a bit choppy and the weather and the water were cold but our surfers persevered. Unfortunately, they came up short and lost 102-66.
PV High had strong representation in men's shortboard with Briggs Peus coming in first place, Chad Brown and Charlie Winkworth in second and Rodney Buck placing second in their respective heats. Rodney Buck as usual, showed that he is a strong competitor and also placed second in longboarding and second in the bodyboard heat.
Boys Lacrosse
With the season about to start, stay up to date with your Boys Lacrosse news on twitter at: @PVHS_boysLAX
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PTSA:
PRESIDENT: Heather Haddon Matson
EXECUTIVE V.P.: Michelle Virgo
1st VP (Organization): Pam Griffiths
2nd VP (Hospitality): Open
3rd VP (Education): Irene Hill
4th VP (Community Service): Diane Imbach
5th VP (Communications): Krista Burns
6th VP (Ways & Means): Amber McAuley
7th VP (Legislation): Stephanie Carpenter
TREASURER: Katie Applewhite
FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Craig Quinn
AUDITOR: Ana Romero
RECORDING SECRETARY: Quinn Mulkey
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Megan Wescott
HISTORIAN: Anitra Bornheimer
Save the Date! March 6th at 6:30 p.m. PVHS PTA Presents SCREENAGERS: Growing up in the Digital Age, a documentary about the biggest issue of our time. More details to come!
Please join us in the MPR on February 28, 9am for the monthly PTA General Meeting.
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PEF:
Peninsula Education Foundation will award two $1,500 scholarships
to students in the graduation class of 2017 who are continuing their education at the post-secondary level. Applicants must be currently enrolled in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and maintained enrollment for two years prior to graduation. Application deadline is March 1, 2017 at 11:59 pm.
Only online applications will be accepted. The application and more detailed information can be found at www.pvpef.org under "Scholarships."
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WeTip AT PVHS
PVHS is part of the WeTip program, a toll-free hotline developed in 1972 that offers a safe and entirely anonymous method for students or parents to give tip information regarding bullying, vandalism, arson, drug/alcohol use, graffiti and more. WeTip operates its "800" toll-free lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. PVHS strives to be proactive rather than reactive.
Thanks for reading.
Have a great day Sea Kings!
Palos Verdes High School
(310) 378-8471
600 Cloyden Road
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
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