OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR!
Join us on
Saturday, May 13 for an evening of Spanish cuisine and cocktails where you will enjoy the beautiful oceanfront views of Terranea Resort. The evening includes a sit-down dinner, live music, stunning student performances, and amazing live and silent auctions.
Attire: come dressed in elegant whites!
Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Terranea Resort 5:30 pm
We look forward to having you join us for a great evening of entertainment, good food and good friends, all while supporting our stellar schools!
Still need tickets? Click
HERE and buy your tickets today!
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Are you ready to shop for a good cause? The PEF Online Auction is now open!
Help PEF reach their goal to continue to support the amazing programs throughout PVPUSD!
Click
HERE and start bidding now! Check back often as new items will continue to be added!
MAIN EVENT ONLINE AUCTION IS OPEN THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd!
Visit
www.maineventauction.com
today! There are some great items including school site specials, spa packages, sport camps, dance lessons, sporting events, orthodontic packages, restaurant experiences and a private air tour of Los Angeles.
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Thank you to Korean parent group for donating funds for our staff lounge
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Academics:
AP Exam Student Info Pack
All students taking AP exams need to fill out their AP student packs for testing. AP Testing will be held on May 1st- May 12th. Students need to complete the AP student pack in person at the Associate Principal's office Tuesday, April 25th through Thursday April 27th.
This is required for all students taking AP exams. You also will be confirming what exams you will be completing during the AP testing sessions. The deadline to complete your student pack and confirm your AP exams is this Thursday, so do not delay!
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CAST EXAM | CA Science Test (CAST), Late Start "A" Day Wednesday, April 26th
11th Grade Students Only
All testing takes place in the Gym on Chromebooks. Report to class first and then go to the gym. This year the test is a pilot for the state of CA.
For more information about the exam:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/caasppscience.asp
Alpha Last Name
First Group (A-Kn) 9:50am-10:50am Location: Gym
Second Group (Ko-Z) 11:20am-12:20pm Location: Gym
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PVHS Alum Elle Meyers, currently at TCU, visited Ms. Varela's Women's Studies class to discuss Human Trafficking.
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Aerospace Corp Visit
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Women's Studies Class PVHS Alumni Guest Speaker
PVHS Alum Elle Meyers, currently at TCU, visited Ms. Varela's Women's Studies class to discuss Human Trafficking.
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WANTED PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE THEIR CAREERS WITH PVHS STUDENTS:
The Career Club is planning PVHS's first "Occupation Exploration" panel discussion on Tuesday, May 16, 6 p.m.-8 PM in the CCC. The panel currently hosts an advertising/media expert, corporate finance consultant, sports investigative journalist and automotive supply-chain executive. We would like to further expand to additional profession to educate, inspire, if not excite young people to embrace career paths beyond the labels of lawyers, doctors and/or teachers.
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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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Counseling and College & Career Center:
Attention ALL Seniors:
Free donuts are being provided to any senior who completes the Senior Destination and Scholarship Questionnaire on Naviance!
ALL SENIORS ARE ASKED TO FILL OUT IT OUT REGARDLESS OF YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATION AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU'VE BEEN OFFERED ANY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP!
Any senior who has been offered or awarded ANY ATHLETIC AND/OR MERIT scholarship (including from schools you will not be attending) should fill out this questionnaire and indicate the total amount of each scholarship in order to be eligible to receive a silver honor cord to be worn at graduation. (Your individual scholarship amount is never disclosed).
Stop by the computer lab at nutrition on April 24th, 25th, 27th and 28th during nutrition to fill out the questionnaire and get your free donut! Silver Cords for scholarships will be distributed at a later time.
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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].
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Sea King Wellness -- Be Balanced & Love Life
April's Wellness Topic: Healthy Choices
The month of April will focus on the Wellness Topic of Healthy Choices!
Help Your Student Polish Their Digital Footprint!
Read this article will help families understand a student's digital footprint and the potential impact on college admissions. Click
HERE to read the article!
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Activities:
Thank you PVHS Be The Change Leadership Program for planning Diversity Week!
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Visual & Performing Arts:
PVHS Annual Student Art Show
The exhibition will be on display from April 14 - May 1.
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Choreo Dance Member, Miranda Kim, Finalist for the NDEO Artistic Merit, Leadership, and Academic Achievement Award
Palos Verdes High School senior, and four year Choreo dance member Miranda Kim recently became a finalist for the National Dance Education Organization Artistic Merit, Leadership, and Academic Achievement Award. It is truly a great honor since Miranda was competing against students from across the nation for this recognition. Miranda is an exceptional young lady and a great representative of Palos Verdes High School and Sea King Dance. The solo performance that she submitted was also performed at our recent Choreo dance concert "Vocabulary of Dance".
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Athletics:
Boys Golf:
The Sea Kings were in action in the Villa Park Classic on Monday. The team won the invitational by 5 shots over Brea Olinda HS. Patrick McNary and Michael Sanzone each shot 1 under par for the round.
The Sea Kings also racked up two wins in league play against West Torrance this week.
Boys Volleyball:
It was a big win for the Sea Kings on Thursday! PV took down Mira Costa 3-1 at home, defeating the Mustangs for the second straight year. PV also had a 3-0 win at Inglewood and now sit at 5-2 in Bay League play this season.
Girls Lacrosse:
PV split two big Bay League games this week. PV won at Mira Costa by a score of 17-11 but then lost to Redondo 14-6 at home on Friday. Pv has split the season series with Redondo, so a co-Bay League Championship is still in play for the Sea Kings!
Boys Lacrosse:
This week had 2 big wins and 1 narrow defeat for PV. The team had a very close 8-7 loss against state power La Costa Canyon. The boys bounced back with a 26-2 win over Redondo and a 12-3 win over Mira Costa.
Baseball:
Baseball had a light schedule this week, but made the most of it. The team hosted St Bernard's in tournament play on Saturday and came away with a convincing 20-2 victory. PV moves on to the semifinals of the tournament.
Softball:
PV scored a big Bay League win over Redondo Union this week. The team won 3-1 and now is tied with Redondo for 2nd in the league behind Mira Costa. The second round of play will be vital in determining league champs and berths to the CIF playoffs!
Boys Tennis:
Boys Tennis was in action against Mira Costa this week. The team lost 10-8 but showed signs of improvement since the first round of Bay League play. A big week, including the Ojai Tournament is on tap for PV!
Track and Field:
PV wrapped up the Bay League team season with a dual meet at rival Peninsula. PV was victorious in both the boys and the girls genders and both teams secured 3rd place in the Bay League. Ian Irish and Will Boss each won 3 events and Camille Hines won 4 events for the Sea Kings.
On Saturday PV was in action in the South Bay Championships. PV's lone South Bay Champion was Grace Catena, who won the 3200m title for the second consecutive year.
PV will compete in the Bay League prelims this Saturday.
The boys and girls swim teams hosted Mira Costa this week in a Bay League contest. Mira Costa prevailed in both divisions but some of PV's times were their fastest of the season. The Sea Kings host Peninsula on Thursday for the last home meet and last Bay League dual meet of the season.
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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.
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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