 CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WEEK MAY 22-29
So who are our classified employees that we will honor this week? They are the glue that holds Peninsula High together. Without them, Peninsula High could not function. Classified employees are the secretaries who greet you with a smile each day and answer our phones. They are the ones behind the scenes tending to our fields and landscape, securing our school, cleaning our classrooms, fixing our facilities, setting up for events, checking out textbooks, helping us in computer labs, collecting our money, paying our bills, ordering our buses for events, preparing our lunches, and so much more. Every aspect of Peninsula High is impacted
by a classified school employee. Classified school employees play crucial roles in education to ensure that our school operates smoothly. So please take a moment during Classified Employee Week this week to say thank you to our classified employees.
ARTS THURSDAY
FILM FESTIVAL, THEN STUDENT ART SHOW OPENING
NEW STUDENT ART GALLERY AT PEN
Since its opening in January, the art department has been celebrating the addition of the Bradbury-Smith Gallery to the Peninsula campus. The Bradbury-Smith Gallery, named after former long-time Peninsula art educators David Bradbury and Pat Smith, serves as a space to showcase student artwork from the drawing & painting, photography, ceramics, and glass-blowing classes. The art department invites all members of the community to attend the opening of the annual Student Art Show in the gallery this Thursday, May 25, 5-7 PM.
In past years, the art show was held off site, making it difficult for the Pen student body to see the artwork of their peers. This onsite gallery makes the show accessible to everyone. Thank you to Mr. Karg, Mr, Meade, Ms. Nyman, Mr. Stiles, and Art Department Chair Seth Cohen for making this dream a reality.
STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL - THURSDAY AT 4 PM
The 3rd Annual PVPHS Student Film Festival is Thursday, May 25 at 4pm in the PAC. Come see the best of what our Digital Media students have created this year. Tickets are $5 at the door and support the Digital Media programs here at PVPHS. Students from Video Production, Digital Animation and Graphic Design compete for the coveted Panther D'Or Award.
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS HONORED
Last October members of Peninsula's National Art Honor Society were invited to participate in the painting of a large scale community mural at Ernie Howlett Park by Pen alumna Marianna DeSalles. From October to December multiple NAHS members helped in completing the mural by donating their Saturday and Sunday mornings to paint.
Recently the city of Rolling Hills Estates honored the fourteen student participants at the mural's ribbon cutting ceremony held at Ernie Howlett Park on May 15th.
Student Honorees
Isabella Ampudia
Sara Fang
Ciro Fidaleo
Jenny Ghaly
Katie Hsu
Wendy Hui
Meher Jhangiani
Ivory MacCraken
Katie Mitani
Temishi Onnekikami
Corrina Rehm
Connor Tumelty
Adeline Wang
Steffanie Yoon
ART SENIORS HONORED AT NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY BANQUET
On Thursday, May 18 NAHS held their annual banquet celebrating their achievements for this year and recognizing the outgoing seniors. Certificates, speeches, and cords were given by outgoing board members Temishi Onnekikami, Adeline Wang, Corrina Rehm, Meher Jhangiani, and Wendy Hui and NAHS adviser Jamie Nyman.
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NAHS Members and Adviser Jamie Nyman
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PEN STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ARTS ALIVE
Last Friday, for the 4th consecutive year, members of National Art Honor Society, led by NAHS sponsor and Peninsula art teacher Jamie Nyman, participated in Arts Alive, a program held for the students at Dapplegray Elementary School. They volunteered in various workshops focused on ceramics, crafting, mural painting, and more.
THIS AFTERNOON IS THE LAST PERFORMANCE OF THE DRAMA STUDENT PRODUCTION
PENINSULA DRAMA NOMINATED FOR TWO JERRY HERMAN AWARDS
Nominations for the 6th Annual Jerry Herman Awards have been released.
During an eight month period this school year, 37 eligible high school productions were attended by adjudicators and scored in multiple creative, technical and performance categories, much like Broadway's Tony® Awards. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School's The Music Man has been nominated for two awards:
11th grader Lucas Grenda has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Marcellus Washburn and the Chorus has been nominated for Best Ensemble.
The awards, hosted by KABC7 Entertainment reporter George Penacchio, will take place Monday, June 5 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
HERE is a complete list of nominees.
PEN YEARBOOK BEING PRINTED
Anna Ashai, Nicole Suppelsa, and Claire Kim-Narita had the opportunity to visit the plant in Kansas where our school yearbook is being printed.
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Anna Ashai, Nicole Suppelsa, and Claire Kim-Narita
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COED CHOREO SHOW
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re-sale tickets are available from a COED Choreo Member.
ADELINE WANG HONORED AT MOCK TRIAL NATIONALS
Adeline Wang attended the
Mock Trial Nationals that were held in Hartford, CT.
She competed on the California team and was awarded 1st place Artist!
This is the highest award our Mock Trial Program has won in its 26 year history.
CHLOE GREEN WINS POSTER CONTEST
Chloe Green has won ,
the Poster Contest for the 60th Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show in support of Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Chloe's photo will be used for the official poster that will be on display throughout the Peninsula. In addition, the Peninsula High Art Department will receive $1,500 and an additional $1,500 will be given to Children's Hospital of Los Angeles in the winning student's name. Cash prizes are awarded to the first through fifth place winners.
The award will be presented to Chloe at 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 24 at the PVUSD Board Meeting at the District Office. It is noteworthy that Chloe received first place and her second entry received fourth place. Congratulations Chloe!
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 PURCHASE THE PVPHS AWARD WINNING LITERARY MAGAZINE
The award winning literary magazine (Beard Full of Butterflies) of PVPHS will be published in late May. They are currently selling advance copies as there will not be any extra copies printed. If you are interested in ordering a copy (cost is $10 each), please email Mrs. Okamoto at
[email protected] no later than Tuesday, May 23rd. THANK YOU so much for supporting the PVPHS literary magazine. It is a wonderful piece of literary magic! It has amazing photos, drawings, doodles, poems, and short stories. This year's magazine is truly unique!
 MUSIC UPDATE
The Marching Band and Color Guard performed yesterday at the Music in the Parks - Knotts Berry Farm Music Festival. The students first performed at Segerstrom High School in Santa Ana and then they traveled to Knott's.
2017-2018 Color Guard Audition Workshops will be held this week on May 23rd, 24th and 25th, in the Kelly Johnson FieldHouse from 3:15 - 5:15 PM.
Thursday, May 25th - Spring Jazz Concert, Kelly Johnson FieldHouse, 7:00 PM, ticket price will be $7 for non-booster members. Booster members attend for free! Get ready for a sound that will astound at the final Jazz Band Concert of the year.
Thursday, June 1st - Tri-M Scholarship Concert, PAC, 5:00 PM, ticket price will be $5 for non TRI-M members, TRI-M members attend for free!
Friday and Saturday - June 2nd and 3rd, PVPHS Choir Spring Concert, Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 7:30 PM.
Tickets are available by emailing
[email protected] - Presale: $8 for students and $10 for adults,and if seats are still available the night of the show, at the door: $12 for students with student ID and $15 for adults
 SLL BLOOD DRIVE ON MAY 26
Did you know? One pint of blood has the potential to save up to three lives! Please sign up for the UCLA Blood Drive hosted by Service Learning Leadership on Friday, May 26th. Students, parents, staff and community members are encouraged to sign up. Parental consent is required for all students! Questions? Please contact Mrs. Myrick at
[email protected]. Each donor will also receive a free movie ticket!
AVID BANQUET
Mr Mullen's graduating senior AVID classes celebrated their four years of being in the Peninsula AVID program with a dinner where they were awarded their stoles. The students credit the AVID program for preparing them for college and beyond. The students gave Mr Mullen a book with photos and thank you notes! Such a nice way to end their 4 years together!
PEN RECEIVES GOLD RIBBON AWARD
On Monday, May 15, Peninsula High was honored to receive the Gold Ribbon Award from the California Department of Education. The SMERT Program was recognized for creating a positive learning atmosphere for our students.
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WELLS FARGO GRANT FOR SMERT PROGRAM
On Wednesday, May 17, Peninsula High's SMERT Program received a $1,000 grant for the SMERT Program. We were nominated by our local branch of Wells Fargo. If you bank at the Wells Fargo Branch at the Peninsula Center, please take a moment to thank manager Shaunci Trammel. We appreciate the support of our community partners.
 LEARN TO SPOT FAKE NEWS
Come to the College Career Center on Thursday, May 25 from 3:00-4:00 PM for an informative and interactive workshop focusing on fake news! Hosted by students Brady Sedillos and Rei Landsberger, this workshop will delve into how deceptive articles affect our society and how to spot them. Everyone is welcome! Special thanks to Mrs. Sidella for making this workshop possible though her Social Injustice project!
PENINSULA HIGH PTSA HONORARY SERVICE AWARDS
On Thursday, May 18, the Peninsula High PTSA honored several members of our Panther Community at a Breakfast held at the Red Onion. Thank you to the committee for their attention to every detail which resulted in a lovely celebration of volunteerism and Panther spirit.
VERY SPECIAL PERSON
Steve Howard
Jill Wussler
David Young and Larry Campbell
OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD
Katie Clovis
Christopher Mullen
Lara Patterson
HONORARY SERVICE AWARD
Fred Steiner
CONTINUING SERVICE AWARD
Maria Chura
Connie Paik
GOLDEN OAK AWARD
Paula Booth
Sandra Nemeth
On a personal note, thank you for your kind words and Lifetime Achievement Award. I love my Panther quilt and will cherish it forever. #PantherForever
PTSA SPONSORED INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON
Help Us Deliver a Culinary Adventure as a Tribute to Pen's Teachers and Staff
Do you love to cook? Do you like to cook?
Do you have a favorite restaurant you can order from?
The PVPHS PTSA International Luncheon is approaching and we need your help. This event is a favorite tradition for all Peninsula teachers and staff (over 230 people) and you can help us say thank you as we provide an amazing international end of the year spread.
What we need:
- Main Dishes: 10-15 hearty servings of your favorite "international" dish (Italian, Persian, Greek, Asian, Mexican, Indian, etc...) American food would also be great...Texas chili, Louisiana Jambalaya, Southern Fried Chicken, Hawaiian chicken, casseroles, etc...)
- "International" Side Dishes, Salads, Finger foods
- Desserts (cakes, cheesecakes, pies)
The event is Wednesday, May 31 in the main gym. Start thinking about what you could make, bake, cook, purchase, order and deliver that day. And, if you have a friend that you know would love to contribute also, but you know they are too busy cooking to have read this announcement, please send us their contact info and we'll ask them ourselves
Please contact the following PTSA members with your questions or commitments:
Please contribute to this very special event!
 PTSA NEEDS YOUR HELP WITH REGISTRATION
Registration Volunteer sign-ups are now available! Follow the link below to sign up for your favorite registration job. Never volunteered to help with registration?? Welcome, we would love to have your help. Over 100 panther parents volunteer each fall!
Make sure to include your first and last name and click SAVE after you have chosen your spot. Junior and senior registration times are in the morning and sophomore and freshmen registration time is in the afternoon. When you sign up to volunteer, your child will receive a wristband to enter the Registration Day Fast Pass line.
If you are a PVPUSD employee and would like to volunteer, please email Nancy Shafer at
[email protected]
. We have spots at registration that can only be filled by district personnel and we would love your help!
Registration Day is Monday, August 21 and Late Registration is Monday, August 28 (the first day of school).
ALUMNI NEWS
May 25th- Alumni Day
English classes will host recent graduates who will talk to the current seniors about their first year in college experience and what to expect.
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