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Academics:
PVPSS Summer School Information
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School (PVPSS) high school program will once again be available for all students entering 9th through 12th grade in the fall. The program will take place on the Palos Verdes High School campus beginning June 19 through July 7 (1st semester) and July 10 through July 27 (2nd semester.)
Online registration will begin at 7:00 pm on each of the following nights:
- Tuesday, March 28, for incoming Seniors
- Wednesday, March 29, for incoming Juniors
- Thursday, March 30, for incoming Sophomores
- Monday, April 17, for incoming Freshman
All courses offered, either for enrichment or recovery, are "UC approved" and meet the stringent requirements of PVPUSD toward high school graduation and college pre-requisite credit. Speak to your counselor regarding specifics.
There is limited space available and enrollment is on a "first come, first serve" basis. Visit our website at www.pvpss.com to get an advanced look at the list of course offerings and teacher assignments.
Note the limited online offerings available this year. Students are eligible to register for an online class, and are also eligible to enroll in the PVPSS on site summer program. Strong discretion is advised in considering enrollment in either or both, as content is quite rigorous.
Should you have questions or concerns, please visit our website or contact our Summer School Help Desk at (310) 378-8695.
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LA County Science Fair Results
Over 1000 students competed at the LA County Science Fair this weekend and our SeaKing Science Researchers were outstanding. Each school in LA County can send up to 13 projects and out of our 13 projects, 8 out of 13 received Honorable Mention or better in their category and 6 out of 13 students received Special Awards.
Congratulations to everyone for their hard work in this research cycle.
2nd place and will advance to CA Science Fair
Matthew Lee-Animal Biology
3rd place
Onyi Onyeador-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lane Karlitz-Behavioral/Social Sciences
Andrew Wang-Earth and Space Sciences
Laura Gong-Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Honorable Mention
Felicia Lin-Animal Biology
Piper Ireland-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Michael Liu and Margaret Tajirian-Engineering Applications
Madeline Babros-Animal Biology
Francesca Ramos-Chemistry
Kevin Liu-Math and Computer Sciences
Joy Lee-Environmental Management
Heather Robinson-Plant Biology and Physiology
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Office of Naval Research Award
Professional Engineers in California Government
Southern California Paleontological Society
UCLA Brain Research Institute
Peter and Helen Bing For Earthwatch Expedition-Scholarship for 10-12 day Research Expedition
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Chinese Language Newspaper 5th Edition Available Now
Refresh Your Research Skills - Join PVPUSD Librarians for Information Power Workshops: Choose a date - 3/18 or 3/25
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Counseling and College & Career Center:
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NCAA Information:
Basics regarding recruitment and eligibility, presented by Alex Garfio, Assistant Athletic Director at USC -- Check out this presentation from our workshop last week!
Click
to view the presentation!
Juniors and Seniors hoping to play D1 or D2 sports in college-
Make sure you've registered with the eligibility center. (eligibilitycenter.org). Once this has occurred, request transcripts be sent. Forms to pay for this are in the counseling office and payment can be made in the student store. Once, paid, place the form in Ms. Lichter's box in the counseling office.
Questions? See Ms. Lichter.
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Upcoming Events from the College and Career Center:
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COLLEGE CAREER CENTER NEWS
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps:
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].
Scholarship Deadlines through March 31:
We are coming to the end of scholarship season so, 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.
MARCH 27 - SOUTH BAY BUSINESS WOMEN'S
ASSOC - forwomen who are graduating high school seniors; preferences given to those residing in the South Bay; candidates must be planning to enroll full-time in college in Fall 2017; applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. To apply, log onto http://sbbwa.com/scholarships/high-school-applications. Applications may also be downloaded from NAVIANCE.
MARCH 29
- ANDREW SAKURA MEMORIAL
- for male seniors only at PVHS; application includes an essay on one of three prompts relating to friendship. Applications may be downloaded from NAVIANCE.
MARCH 29 - CHEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
($2,000) - for high school seniors who plan to attend a CA State University or CA Community College as a 1st year student in the Fall 2017; must have a min. unweighted GPA of 3.0 and household income at or below CA State Low Income Level; scholarship is open to ALL majors and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT. To apply, log onto http://www.apcf.org/2017-chen-foundation-scholarship-program/
MARCH 29 - MARY P. WYATT
- PVHS seniors only; min 3.0 GPA; demonstrates financial need; actively helps others. Applications may be downloaded from NAVIANCE.
MARCH 29 - ROYAL BUSINESS BANK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
($1,000) - for local high school seniors who plan to attend a U.S. accredited 4-year college or CA/NV community college; must have a min. unweighted GPA of 3.0 and household income at or below CA State low income level; scholarship is open to ALL majors and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT. To apply, log onto http://www.apcf.org/2017-royal-business-bank-scholarship-program/
MARCH 29 - TAIWANESE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
($2,500) - students must be a high school senior, a US citizen AND a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen; plan to attend a university in Fall 2017; have an unweighted GPA of 3.0; have a household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level. To apply, log ontohttp://tascholarshipfund.org/
MARCH 30 - CAC EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ($2500)
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for juniors and seniors only; must complete a one page application along with an essay on the "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit during your College Years." To apply, log onto http://www.cacesf.org/
MARCH 30 - ILWU
- Three scholarships will be awarded to PVHS students; application includes an essay on labor leader Harry Bridges. Applications may be downloaded from NAVIANCE.
MARCH 30 - PVHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
($500) -
PVHS seniors only; short application and an essay not to exceed two pages about contributions you have made to the Sea King Community and your plans to support involvement of PVHS Alumni with PVHS/PV Community. Applications may be downloaded from NAVIANCE.
MARCH 30
- PVP LION'S CLUB -
seniors only; one scholarship given to a student majoring in the arts; remaining scholarships given to students pursuing other endeavors; min GPA of 3.0, service, leadership, financial need considered. Applications may be downloaded from NAVIANCE.
MARCH 30
- SEAN
HEFFERNAN MEMORIAL
- graduating senior who shows academic achievement, community service; must include original artwork (includes photography, poem, writing, sculpture, etc.) and an essay on caring. Applications may be downloaded from NAVIANCE.
MARCH 31 - HARRY BRANDEL
- seniors only; must be a resident of PVE and attending college in the Fall 2017 with amajor of architecture, landscape, civil engineering, land use planning or the fine arts. Applications may be downloaded from NAVIANCE.
MARCH 31- JACL GARDENA VALLEY
(varies) - seniors only; must be of Japanese-American ancestry; min 2.5 GPA; emphasis on Japanese American community involvement and volunteerism. To apply, log onto http://www.southbayjacl.org/scholarship_sb.html
MARCH 31 - JACL JANICE KOBATA ZOEGER MEMORIAL
(varies) - seniors only, must be of Japanese-American ancestry and planning to pursue a degree in any field relating to biological sciences, foreign or ancient language or business. To apply, log onto http://www.southbayjacl.org/scholarship_sb.html
MARCH 31 - JACL KIICHI EGASHIRA MEMORIAL
($500 - $2,000) - seniors only; must be of Japanese-American ancestry and planning to pursue a degree in physical or biological sciences, engineering or mathematics. To apply, log onto http://www.southbayjacl.org/scholarship_sb.html
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Sea King Wellness -- Be Balanced & Love Life
This Month's Focus: Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a valuable tool to aid in stress reduction, focus, and calming anxiety, to name a few benefits. It is a great tool for students, parents, and teachers to utilize in daily practice.
Still interested in looking into how mindfulness can impact your teen's daily life. The video below gives a brief overview of how to start the practice.
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Click HERE for helpful apps to download related to mindfulness. Great to download for you and your students!
Click HERE for an article about how mindfulness can help in increasing empathy.
The video below highlights
teens talking about how mindfulness has helped them. Use this as a conversation starter with your kids to talk incorporating mindfulness into daily practice.
Interested in learning more about Mindfulness? Beach Cities Health District is offering an upcoming workshop on this topic! Click
HERE for more details!
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Amazing 15min TED talk for Parents:
 Julie Lythcott-Haims, former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford. This TED talk and is a "must watch" for all families, especially our incoming 9th grade families, as part of our Wellness Program! Check it out!
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April's Wellness Topic: Healthy Choices
The month of April will focus on the Wellness Topic of Healthy Choices!
Our student and parent education activity will focus on the dangers of distracted driving with an assembly for students, as well as a parent education night.
Impact Teen Drivers will be presented on April 13th in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol. A student assembly will be held during the school day. The parent presentation will be held at 6:30 pm. Please mark your calendars. More details to come!
As a preview to next month's education presentations, we have included a video below about the risks of texting and driving.
Watch the Full Hour - America's New Deadly Obsession - Video
Would you get in your car and drive after having four drinks? Statistics show that talking on the phone or texting while driving is just as dangerous as driving drunk.
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Visual & Performing Arts:
Out of the Blue: A PVHS Photo Student Exhibition March 17- April 3.
At the Palos Verdes Peninsula Library.
Come Support our talented photography students.
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Drama brings home 2 trophies from the Fullerton College High School Theater Festival this past weekend! One in Musical Theater and one in Tech Olympics.
Left: The Cast of "The Drowsy Chaperone" |
Right: Tech Olympics Captains - Nicole Nilsson & Jack Matson
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MUSICAL HIT 'PIPPIN' SET TO TAKE THE STAGE AT PV HIGH
One of the most-performed and beloved musicals in theater history, PIPPIN, will be presented by the Palos Verdes High School Drama Department for eight performances April 14-23. Heir to the Frankish thrown, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh, and the intrigues of political power. In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in the extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the un-extraordinary moments that happen every day. With an unforgettable score from the four-time Grammy-winner, three-time Oscar-winner, and musical theatre giant Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Children of Eden), PIPPIN promises to entertain.
Performances are April 14-15 and 21-22 at 7:00pm, April 15, 22-23 at 2:00pm, and April 20 at 3:30pm in the MPR at Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Road in Palos Verdes Estates.
The production is recommended for ages 13 and over.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased at
www.pvhsdrama.com
or at the door if seats are still available. For further information, visit the website, or call (310) 378-8471, ext. 237
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Athletics:
Boys Golf:
It was an exciting week for our Golf team culminating with the Shark Invitational in Corona on Friday. The tournament field had 24 teams from Southern California and PV won by a total of 13 shots! Congratulations to our Golf team!
Girls Lacrosse:
Girls Lacrosse was in action this week with a home game against Chadwick. PV got out to an early lead and held on for the 20-12 win. PV is now 5-2 on the season with a game at Agoura HS on Monday!
Track and Field:
The Track and Field team was busy this week with two track meets. On Thursday, PV took on Redondo Union and Morningside. Both the boys and girls teams defeated Morningside and lost to Redondo. The teams are now both 2-2 in Bay League competition with the dual meet against Peninsula remaining.
On Saturday the distance runners traveled to Azusa Pacific University for the annual Distance Meet of Champions. Amongst the great performances, Ian Irish's 800m (half mile) performance stood out the most. Ian's time of 1:55.18 is a new school record and is the fastest time in all divisions of the Southern Section by a junior this year (3rd fastest overall).
Boys Lacrosse:
The Boys Lacrosse team racked up two big victories this week. First came a 15-3 win over local rival Peninsula HS. The team filled that with an 8-3 home victory over traditional lacrosse power Foothill HS. Great job boys!
Boys Volleyball:
This
week was the start of Bay League play for the Boys Volleyball team. PV hosted Inglewood HS and won 3-0. The team will have two league matches this week with Morningside on Thursday and at Bay League foe Mira Costa HS on Tuesday!
Baseball:
The wins keep coming for the Baseball team! The Kings were 3-0 this week and are now 8-1 on the season. The team tallied a 3-0 win over North Torrance before taking down both JW North and Buena in early rounds of tournament action. The team will have a busy week ahead in the annual Lions Tournament.
Softball:
After a rainout on Tuesday, the Softball team challenged South Torrance on Thursday. The Spartans came away with the victory 14-3. On Monday, PV will travel to Marine League power Banning HS before Bay League play begins.
Boys Tennis:
It was a very busy week for the Sea Kings on the tennis courts. PV defeated Inglewood and Torrance HS this week before dropping a match to Mira Costa by a score of 11-7. In another busy week, PV will take on Inglewood, Morningside, and Redondo Union in three key Bay League matches.
Swim
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The Swim team was in action this week with the South Bay Invitational hosted at Mira Costa HS. The meet spanned three days and several Sea Kings had good marks and advanced to the finals. A big meet with Bay League competitors Redondo Union looms ahead this week!
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Booster Club:
PVHS Arts, Academics, and Athletic Programs:
Improved Dance Facilities Fundraiser 2017
Let's come together as a community! Four hundred PVHS students, including those in Choreo, Song, Cheer, Intermediate Dance, Musical Theater, Drama, Jazz Band, Color Guard, Yoga, P.E. Dance, school clubs, and various academic programs utilize the dance facilities every day for training, preparation, and education. Rehearsals for pep rallies, shows, sports, and theatrical productions are also held in the dance facilities.
PVHS requires updated, properly sprung dance floors to ensure a safe and appropriate training environment. The sprung floors will help decrease injuries resulting from the poor condition of our existing floors which were installed in 1961. The estimated cost to upgrade the facilities is $60,000.00 and our goal is to complete this project no later than July 2017.
The PVHS Booster Club has generously contributed $12,500.00 with an additional $30,000.00 from the District and School Site Funds. $2,500.00 has been raised to date, and an additional $15,000.00 must still be raised to support this project. To reach our fundraising goal, we would appreciate $100.00 or more per family, but any donation will make a difference. Thank you for making great things happen at PVHS!
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PTSA:
PTSA Honorary Service Award - Nominations Now Open
PVP Council of PTAs scholarship for graduating seniors - application is available in each school's C&C department. $1,000 for a senior from each high school, $500 for a senior from Rancho del Mar.
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Come join us for the final 2016-17 All Pro Dads Breakfast! April 12th
Join us in PV High's Gym for our final 2016-17 All Pro Dads Breakfast!! D
ads, daughters and sons will gather on Wednesday, April 12th at 8am to hear our special guest s
peaker, Clay Helton, USC Head Football Coach, husband to Angela and father of three children (Reid, USC, Aubrey, PVHS and Turner, PVIS). Clay will share his 'Game Plan' for enhancing family relationships.
Faith, Family, Football! Reserve your spot today by RSVPing to Diane Imbach at
[email protected]!
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Executive Board Straw Ballot 2017
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
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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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