October 29, 2023

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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Monday & Tuesday - Regular Bell Schedule

Wednesday - Late Start

Thursday & Friday - Regular Bell Schedule

Halloween is on Tuesday!

For those who plan to wear a costume, have fun but you must abide by the following rules:

No costumes that may be offensive to any race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic status.
No masks that cover the entire face
No weapons of any kind, or toys that resemble weapons.
No costumes with wheels (skates, skateboards, etc.).
No projectiles (silly string, water guns, balloons filled with anything).
No drugs or alcohol references or overtones.
Bodies must be covered - no undergarments may be visible and no bathing suits may be worn.
Shoes are required.

Students who do not abide by the Halloween Dress Code will be subject to immediate disciplinary action.

HEALTH OFFICE UPDATE

As Flu Season approaches, it is important to be prepared & informed about how to protect yourself & your loved ones. Here is a brief guide on preparation & recognizing symptoms.

· Flu Shot: Recommended you & family members are up to date on flu vaccinations. It is a highly effective preventive measure.

· Hand Hygiene: Frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is essential. Use hand sanitizer when soap is unavailable.

· Respiratory Etiquette: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.

Identifying Symptoms: If you or someone in your family experiences any of the following symptoms, consider seeking medical advice as Covid-19 and RSV can present similarly to the flu.

Fever or chills Congestion or runny nose Cough

Headache Sore Throat Loss of taste/smell

Body Aches Shortness of Breath Fatigue

Please call the Health Office with any questions/concerns @ext. 42290 or 42293

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Follow Dr. Kuykendall on Instagram @pvphsprincipal for his weekly messages about what's happening on campus

COMMUNITY COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS

Santa Monica and El Camino Community Colleges will be here next week for Information Sessions. If you are considering attending or want more information about attending AFTER High School, please join us. Permission Slips are REQUIRED to attend and can be found in the CCC.

Santa Monica Community College - Wednesday, November 1 at 1:50P
El Camino Community College - Thursday, November 2 at 1:25P
Los Angeles harbor Community College – Wednesday, November 8 at 1:50

Financial Aid News for Class of 2024: Seniors, for this year only, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will NOT open until late December. Please DO NOT attempt to complete a FAFSA until the FAFSA for 2024-2025 is open. The FAFSA application year is for the year the student will be enrolled in college. The FAFSA that is open now is only for those student who are currently enrolled in college NOT for high school students.

CAPITOL CONVOY 2024 Student Applications are LIVE!

All high school students are invited to apply. Please apply by using the following link https://mp.gg/ufetizb

Applications are due on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Congratulations to the Mock Trial team on their performance in their recent scrimmage against Palos Verdes High School! Peninsula High's Mock Trial team boasts an impressive track record as an award-winning powerhouse. For months, these dedicated students have poured their hearts and time into rigorous preparation, in anticipation of their first match at the Downtown LA Courthouse. They are guided by a team of five former and current attorney coaches who help them with invaluable real-world expertise and insight. Their unwavering commitment to the art of trial advocacy and their unmatched preparation have set the stage for a compelling and successful season. The prosecution will compete on Nov. 2 and the defense on Nov. 8. Good luck to the Peninsula High Mock Trial team as they embark on their new season!

Looking for a good gift to bring to your Friendsgiving? You're in luck! Girls' Soccer has the perfect fundraiser for you. Girls' Soccer is doing a virtual fundraiser selling Double Good ultra-premium popcorn for 4 days from Monday, Oct 30 - Friday, Nov 3. Get all the details and support here: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/1sn7n74c. You can also ask any of the players for their link to their pop-up stores.

Last week, the Civil Engineering and Principles of Engineering classes took a trip to the West Basin Municipal Water district. While there, they reviewed the cycle of water treatment; from groundwater to drinking water treatment centers to wastewater treatment facilities, and finally to recycled water facilities like West Basin. They spent 20 minutes trying to filter water using household materials like turkey basters and cloth to minimize water turbidity. While taking a full tour of the facility, the students noted that water in treatment smelled like the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and the congealed soap on top looked like vanilla cold foam from Starbucks. After a short bus ride, the students arrived at the Roundhouse Aquarium to finish their day. They looked at the different animals, touched the ones available in the touch tank, and did a pH experiment to compare ocean and freshwater acid levels.

AVID Program and Rotary Interact Club Feed The Homeless In Long Beach

The AVID program and Rotary Interact Club joined up to feed 150 people experiencing homelessness last weekend at St Luke's Episcopal Church in Long Beach. A big thank you to the AVID families who donated all the food for this event and to the AVID classes that prepared the sack lunches ahead of time. AVID and the Rotary Interact Club will be serving the homeless at St Lukes two more times this school year.

Our community partner, South Bay Families Connected, offers our families a variety of youth wellness resources. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we feature their resource pages covering trending youth wellness topics on the minds of parents and caregivers: 

Supporting healthy social media and screen time management
Recognizing and supporting mental health challenges
Understanding and managing s tress and anxiety
Helping youth build healthy relationships and fostering empathy and compassion
Practicing mindful parenting

Visit our own PVPUSD Families Connected webpage for more youth wellness resources from PVPUSD and SBFC. 

The new allcove Beach Cities mental health and wellness center is now open and welcomes everyone 12-25 years old in your district! The center is designed FOR and BY youth to reduce stigma, embrace mental wellness, and provide access to a variety of services. You can go check out allcove on the 4th floor at 514 N. Prospect Ave. in Redondo Beach. allcove is open Tues.-Fri. 1 - 7 pm and Sat. 10 am - 2 pm. Check us out on Instagram @allcovebeachcities or the website for more info. on services offered. Also check out all the weekly events on this flyer or ask for a tour. allcove is now accepting applications for a Youth Advisory Group for the '23-'24 school year. If you are 16 or older and want to get some leadership experience and join the youth movement for mental health access in your community, please apply ASAP. The allcove YAG Application is due April 2nd. We can't wait to see you!

Sincerely,

Brent Kuykendall

GO PANTHERS!

**If you would like to submit an item for the Principal's Update, it must be emailed to kuykendallb@pvpusd.net by Thursday at 3:15 pm to be in that Sunday's update**

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Section 504 Contact: Michael Bosler, 310-378-9966 x 444

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