Volume II Issue 5 ~ September 29th, 2019

1. Academics Spotlight Students in Mrs. Kuhn's Biology Honors class es wrapped up learning how to use taxonomic keys and then headed outside for a fun activity related to populations and carrying capacity. This variety of learning experiences are just some of the amazing things happening in our classrooms everyday!

2. Athletics Spotlight Boys Water Polo beat rival Mira Costa 13-8. The team plays @ Peninsula at 3pm on Monday. Girls Volleyball lost to Redondo Union in 3 sets. Girls Golf beat Peninsula 184-220. Keira Wang was 3 under and Francis Kim was 2 under. Great job girls!  Girls Tennis took 5th place in the Point Loma Invitational this past weekend. The girls b eat Canyon Crest Academy, San Dieguito Academy, and West Ranch and lost to Punaho from Hawaii

3. Yellow Ribbon Week This past week our Be the Change leadership organization hosted Yellow Ribbon Week. Yellow Ribbon Week focused on promoting and spreading kindness throughout campus. The school was decorated with positive messages and students were able to participate in activities such as friendship grams and chalk messages. Even Superintendent Dr. Cherniss stopped by to spread some kindness in a chalk message. BTC also partnered with My Saint My Hero for their Wave of Kindness Campaign. Staff members each were given 2 bracelets to give to anyone on campus to acknowledge kindness. The positive energy on campus this week was contagious. Thank you BTC for your great work!

4. AVID Spotlight AVID hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast last weekend. This event is a fundraisesr for the AVID program and provides a great opportunity for our AVID students to create memories and connections with their peers. The event was packed in attendance. Thank you to everyone who was there to support!

5. French Class Field Trip This week our French classes had the opportunity to go on a field trip to participate in the COLCOA french film festival. Whle there the students were able to screen a dramatic movie that made it's debut in North America called "In Your Hands". The french director even did a question and answer session in french and english after the screening. To end the day students enjoyed authentic crepes at the original farmer's market.

6. Back to School Night Back to School Night was a huge success. Each classroom was full of parents getting to learn a little bit more about the amazing academic programs and opportunities here at PV high. Parents were also able to stop by and talk to representatives for PEF, Booster Club, and PTSA, to learn how they can continue to support PV High. Thank you to everyone who attended and we can't wait to see you around campus!

7. Live from 205 Spotlight 205 Sports Producer, Sydney Myrick helped to boost the Booster Club by producing a promotional video that encouraged parents to support the Academics, Arts and Athletics here at PVHS. This video was played for all parents at Back to School and is featured on the PVHS Website. We are so proud of all our 205 students who participate and work hard all year both on campus and covering stories throughout southern California.

8. Leadership Spotlight Our leadership students are focused on community outreach across the hill. With this goal our ASB, Red Tide, Cheer, Song, Marching Band, and Color Guard all went to visit Lunada Bay Elementary this week to host a pep rally for the students. Our students love this opportunity to interact with our future Sea Kings and spread some positivity and spirit across the hill.

9. Student Spotlight Congratulations to Kate Lane, senior volleyball player, who was named Daily Breeze Girls Athlete of the Week. With this nomination Kate was also nominated for the Breeze Varsity Southern California Girls Athlete of the Week. Great job Kate!

10. Next week at a glance Monday: There is no school for students on Monday September 30th. This is a district wide staff development day. Girls Golf @ Wilson Invitational Boys Water Polo @ Peninsula Tuesday: Homecoming week starts today! Sail into the Week Tuesday! Wear stripes! And come to Movie Night at 6:00 p.m. in Senior Park to watch Pirates of the Caribbean! Free movie, Free Popcorn! Free FUN! Come to Move and Groove Yoga with Ms. Sheridan at lunch today. Today's musical inspiration is Khalid. All levels welcome and you don't need to bring anything. Come to the mindfulness room - room 518 - to energize and tune into yourself!  Boys Water Polo vs. Redondo Girls Golf @ Redondo Girls Volleyball vs. Peninsula Wednesday: Wake up and Walk the Plank Wednesday. Pajama Day kings! Also.....Wanted Wednesday! Find the Red Tide captains and solve the riddle for a chance to win a Red Tide shirt! First one to solve the riddle wins the day! Thursday : Aye Aye Islander! Wear your best tropical gear and come to the RALLY at Lunch! Free leis and otter pops! Girls Golf vs. Redondo Girls Tennis @ Palisades FASFA workshop 6pm in the MPR Friday : ARR Tide day! Come see the Sophomore and junior court be crowned at nutrition and then wear black to the game and enjoy seeing the Homecoming Halftime! Boys Water Polo host S&R Sport 2D Showcase Cross country PV Invitational Homecoming Football game vs. Mira Costa Don't miss out on the Homecoming dance on Saturday October 5th from 7-10pm. Wear your ARR Tide shirts (mandatory and unaltered) to the Foam Dance in the back of Senior Park! Enter through the MPR and bring your ID. This is NOT a date dance! Bring your friends! The more the merrier! Tickets to the dance are on sale in the Student Store all week! $25 with ASB and $35 without! Includes shirt, entrance to the dance, snacks at the dance and fun! General Info

“Look Within” is the theme for the 2019-2020 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. PVHS students are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas: Dance Choreography Literature Photography Film Production Music Composition Visual Arts. Entry form and rules are available  here . Enter today and show us your Sea King talent! Deadline for submission is October 11. Entries are collected in the PVHS Library.

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