PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
GENERAL
PAL-ENTINE DAY
Hey 9th graders! Link Crew is hosting a fun filled meetup for all freshmen this Thursday, Feb. 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. There will be breakout rooms for games like Minecraft, Pictionary and more. Another room gives advice to help you choose your sophomore classes and a different room for watching Shrek! You'll be entered into a raffle for some sweet prizes just by coming to the meeting with your camera on. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring your friends and meet new ones. The link to join will be posted to the Link Crew Group TEAMS page ten minutes before the fun begins.
SPRING SEMESTER AP EXAM SIGN-UP
Seniors enrolled in U.S. Gov or Econ for second semester who did not prepay for their AP in the fall must complete this AP Spring Econ/Gov Exam Registration form and return it with payment to the Main Office by this Friday, Feb. 12. A $50 late fee will be collected for all forms received after Feb. 12. Not sure if you've already paid? Email Mrs. Breitenstein at [email protected] for help.
CAPS & GOWNS
Seniors may place orders for graduation caps and gowns, class rings, and letterman jackets online. Click here to download the brochure which includes additional details and the order form. NOTE: if you order the basic package, which includes cap, gown, tassel and medallion, the cost is $40 plus tax and processing fee. It is in the green section of the order form under "Senior Pride" and is listed as "Cap and Gown Unit." If you purchase this unit, you keep the cap, gown, tassel and medallion. Students may also use a loaner gown, cap, medallion at no cost. To use the loaner package, which is paid for by our school, fill out the form here by Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. If you choose the loaner package, all items must be returned to Peninsula following the graduation ceremony. Orders may be placed at moongradservices.com.
SENIOR PORTRAITS
If you have not had your senior picture taken, upload a portrait to eShare with the school code 7435 so it may be placed in the yearbook. Deadline to submit is this Friday, Feb. 12. Follow the detailed instructions for taking a portrait here.
FOOD & FUNDS
Enjoy some Hawaiian food and help the PTSA at the same time on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 11:00 to 3:00. Come to Big Island Eats at the Promenade, mention the PTSA when you place your order and a percentage of your total will be donated to our PTSA. Big Island Eats is owned by a Peninsula High family.
COFFEE WITH THE PTSA BOARD
Enjoy a casual Zoom get together with the PTSA board members TOMORROW, Feb. 10 at 9:00 am. Register here.
JNHS
Join the Japanese National Honor Society for a Valentine event on Friday, Feb. 12 at 4:00 pm on Zoom. You'll learn about the differences between Japanese and American Valentine's Day celebrations as well as enjoy a chocolate cooking/decorating lesson. The link will be sent to those who sign up here.
PTSA BOOK CLUB
Meet with Panther families to discuss The Color of Law at the first PTSA Book Club meeting this Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9:00 to 10:30 am on Zoom. The Color of Law details how federal housing policies in the 1940s and 1950s mandated segregation and hindered Black families from buying their own homes. Shereen Walter, Director of Legislation for the state PTA and Carol Kocivar, past president of the California PTA and current legislative advocate are the guest facilitators. Register here.
A.I. SUMMER SCHOOL
AI Scholars Live Online is a 10 session, pre-college enrichment program that exposes 9th to 12th grade students to fundamental AI concepts. Taught by a team of Stanford graduate students, each participant receives a personalized learning experience with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. There are multiple dates open for both the spring semester and summer school programs. Students may apply here by February 15 for the spring semester and learn more by perusing the brochure. You may also go to the website for additional information.
COUNSELING
SMERT CLASSES
Interested in engineering or computer science? Want to learn more about Pen's SMERT courses? Then come to the information sessions with Mr. Twiet to see if one these classes might be a good fit for your 2021-2022 schedule. There are three sessions TOMORROW, Feb. 10. Click here for the first session at 12:15 pm to get information on Computer Science AP A Java. At 12:35 pm, click here for information about AP Computer Science Principles. Then, at 12:55 pm, click here for information on the Engineering program.
COURSE SELECTIONS 2021-2022
Students need to log into their Aeries accounts to make their course requests for the 2021-2022 school year. The portal opens TODAY and closes Friday, Feb. 19. Some of your classes may have already been added following recommendations from your teachers. These classes may not be removed by students, but you may select a different course. If you do not meet the prerequisite (review the Course Description Handbook for prerequisites), then you must submit a Request for Placement form and submit it to your counselor by May 28.
You must also complete the scheduling form by clicking on the link for your counselor:
Counselors will meet individually with each student. Courses must be entered into the Aeries student portal and the scheduling form completed before the counselor meetings take place. FRESHMEN will be seen through their English class March 8 to 19. SOPHOMORES are being seen through the sophomore counseling program which will take place throughout the spring semester. JUNIORS will be seen through their English class February 22 to March 5.
If you are planning to take Summer School, please review this link. The link will give you access to information about PVPSS, out of district forms, online schools that are A-G and NCAA as well as information about community college courses and dual enrollment. The deadline for these forms to be returned to counselors is May 28.
COLLEGE CAREER CENTER
COLLEGE ESSENTIALS TOOLKIT SERIES
"Show Me the Money: Tips, Secrets and Strategies to Get More Money for College" is the topic for the next College Essential Toolkit virtual series on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 pm. Ms. Stephanie Hancock, founder of College Aid Consulting, will review various aspects of financial aid. Attendees will also learn about the Expected Family Contribution, Net Price Calculators and more. Go to the CCC web pages for additional information or register here.
FREE PRACTICE S.A.T & A.C.T. TESTS
Mark your calendars juniors and sophomores-there is a free, full length practice SAT test on February 20 and a free, full length practice ACT test on March 6. Both tests are proctored and virtual and begin promptly at 9:00 am. Students may sign up for one or both tests. Register here or go to the CCC pages on Pen's website. A confirmation email will be sent the week of the test.
CLUBS
MATH TEAM
Join the Math Team TODAY at 12:25 pm for CAML 5. The Math Team returns to competition on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 12:25 pm for ASMA 4. Email [email protected] if you want to join or have any questions.
PTNAA
The Pediatric Therapy Network Athletic Association club Zoom meeting is TOMORROW, Feb. 10 at 12:15 pm. If you are interested in sports and helping children with special needs, this is the club for you. You may sign up using the Link Tree on PTNAA's Instagram account (@ptnaa_pvphs) or email [email protected]. You'll receive the meeting link via email.
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