PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
September 12, 2021
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This Week's Bell Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday - Regular Bell Schedule
Wednesday - Late Start Schedule
NO SCHOOL THURSDAY
PENCAST WITH DR. K
Click on the image for a video message from Principal Kuykendall.
Parent's We Need YOU!
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is seeking volunteers for the parent and community member positions on the 2021-21 School Site Council.
 
According to the California Education Code, the function of School Site Council is to:
  1. Measure effectiveness of improvement strategies at the school
  2. Seek input from school advisory committees
  3. Reaffirm or revise school goals
  4. Revise improvement strategies and expenditures
  5. Recommend the approved Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) to the governing board
  6. Monitor implementation of the SPSA

It is important to have parents involved in the decisions at Peninsula High. The position is a two-year term, and no prior experience is necessary.

If more volunteers than needed apply, then an election will be held via the Principal's Update on Sunday, September 12. The parent/community members receiving the greatest number of votes will be elected to the committee. Those receiving the next greatest number of votes will be declared the duly elected alternates. Please note that meetings are open to all members of the Peninsula High School community. However, only elected committee members are able to vote.

To nominate yourself or another, fill out THIS FORM by DEADLINE EXTENDED: Friday, September 17 at noon.

Questions? Please email Mrs. Katie Clovis at [email protected]
American Mathematics Competition (AMC)
All students enrolled in math classes at Peninsula High are invited to participate in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) which will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Peninsula High School. According to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the AMC 10 and AMC 12 are “America’s longest-running and most prestigious math contests. Many well-known colleges and universities request scores from these contests and use them for recruiting and admissions.” You may learn more about these competitions at amc.maa.org. 
 
Interested students should sign up for the AMC 10 or the AMC 12 through this Google Form. Students must complete the registration form before they may continue the process. Registration is open between Thursday, September 9, 2021 and  Wednesday, September 15, 2021. After registration has closed, students will be directed to make the $5 online payment through the PVPHS webstore from Monday, September 20, 2021 through Friday, September 24, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. 
CSF
You may be eligible to join California’s oldest honor society, the California Scholarship Federation. Check the lists outside of H65 and the Hawthorne Office to see if you qualify. If your name is not on the list, please see or email the advisor as it may be a clerical error. 
Applications are available in H65 and the Hawthorne Office. Fall collection begins next Monday, Aug. 30 at lunch in H65 only. Collections end Wednesday, Sept. 15 at lunch, but don’t wait until the last minute to turn in the form. Membership is $25 and make out the check to PVPHS-CSF with the student’s name on the memo line. Freshmen are not eligible to apply at this time as they have not yet earned grades in high school. No late applications are accepted, and you must use the official PVPHS application form. Contact Mrs. Okamoto at [email protected] with questions.
Seeking Actors and Crew for Drama Production
Peninsula Drama returns to the stage this Fall with J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls.

If you would like to be a part of the production, information and crew applications can be found at www.peninsuladrama.com. Please contact Mr Cohen at [email protected] if you have any questions. 
Auditions - September 28
Now Hiring AVID Tutors 
The Pen High AVID program is currently hiring tutors for this year. Applicants must be a high school graduate and working towards a college degree (okay if they are taking a semester / year off) or have completed college. Anyone interested can contact Mike Spalding at:   [email protected].   
  
A great AVID tutor is someone with a solid understanding of a few high school level courses. Some of our AVID tutors are strong in math & science while others are strong in English or a foreign language.   
   
Our tutor schedule this year is:    
Mondays & Wednesdays -- 8:00 to 12:15  
Tuesdays & Thursdays -- 9:00 to 1:50  
Some tutors work only Mon & Wed while others work only Tues & Thurs. We even have tutors that wish to work all four days (Mon - Thurs). There are no tutorials on Fridays.  
 
We are hoping to begin tutorials by the week of September 27 and they will run through early June. There will be a tutor training before the start of tutorials. Pay rate is $15.14/hr.  
 
Being an AVID tutor is a very fun and engaging job. It is an especially great job and resume builder for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in education (teaching, counseling, school admin).  
 
Anyone interested can contact Mike Spalding at: [email protected]. 

Attention Students: 
  
SoCal ROC Fall 2021 semester courses begin Monday, September 13th! In-person classes have now been added to our Fall courses! Earn high school elective credits while learning valuable skills and preparing for a future career. Courses are after school and FREE for high school students! Contact your Career Guidance Specialist for more information and to enroll - Mrs. Rocio Pineda-Contreras at 310-224-4240 or [email protected]. 

Click HERE to see SCROC's Fall Schedule!
Are you interested in writing, art, business, or managing a social media page/website? Are you passionate about current events and want your voice to be heard? If so, join Peninsula High School’s award winning publication, The Pen! Email us at [email protected], check us out on social media @thepennewspaper, or swing by H52 during Panther Time for more information. 
Attention All Panther Parents!
Mark your calendars for the first Athletic Booster Club (ABC) general meeting of the school year on Monday, September 20 @ 7pm. This meeting will provide information for new and returning families on how to get involved and support athletics at Peninsula High School. You will be introduced to the various aspects of ABC – Events & Fundraising, Memberships, Merchandise, Communications, Team Liaisons and Finance.
You’ll also hear from our wonderful student athletes. Don’t miss this!
Visit WWW.PVPHSABC.COM to learn more about the Athletic Booster Club.
“See Beyond the Hill” was created out of a stringent desire to connect with women and to highlight their outstanding accomplishments here, on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The creators, Aura Imbarus and Corry Matthews are doing this with their first Conference on September 18th, 2021 at the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center. 
As part of the “giving back to our community”, “See Beyond the Hill,” is auctioning two items at our first event: 
 
First: a custom painting by Antonio Del Prete, highly awarded artist, who was received by Pope Francis at the Vatican City - all proceeds of which will be donated to the Peninsula Education Foundation in Palos Verdes 
 
Second: a Belle E’toile Signature Sterling Aqua enamel bangle bracelet sponsored by Medawar Fine Jewelers - all proceeds will be given as a scholarship to our Young Entrepreneur of 2021 during the conference. 
 
Tickets to the event: https://see-beyond-the-hill.square.site/ 
Bid and Support our Youth at: https://www.32auctions.com/SeeBeyondtheHill2021 
SCHOOLINKS – SET UP YOUR GUARDIAN ACCOUNT 
Once your student has activated their SchooLinks account guardians can have access to their student's account by following these easy steps. 
  
A)   STUDENTS ACTIVATE THEIR ACCOUNT 
1.      Log in to your PVPUSD Student Portal at portal.pvpusd.net 
2.      Click on the “SchooLinks” Tile to launch program 
3.      Choose Single Sign On (SSO) with Google DO NOT USE CLEVER 
4.      Use your PVPUSD student email address & password to log on 
5. Complete the Onboarding process (about 10 minutes) 
  
B)  STUDENTS SEND GUARDIAN A “CLAIM CODE” 
1.      From your Dashboard click on the Gear Icon , from drop down menu
choose Account Settings 
2.      Click on Your Guardians under Account Settings 
3.      Click on View Guardian Instructions and Unique Claim Code 
4.      Copy the message and send it to your parent/guardian in an email or
text 
C)   PARENTS CLAIM YOUR STUDENTS ACCOUNT 
1.      Once you receive the “Claim Code” from your student(s) 
2.      Visit app.schoolinks.com/claim-student in your computer or mobile
phone browser 
3.      Go through the claim process by entering YOUR STUDENTS unique,
case-sensitive claim code. Follow the instructions that appear on the
screen 
  
CLASS OF 2022 & 2023 
College Representative visits continue this week! Notre Dame, Syracuse, St. Mary’s of CA, and Rice to name a few are visiting this week! Check out all colleges currently scheduled to visit Peninsula HS students through the end of October on SchooLinks and remember that the list is revised daily. You must register to attend on SchooLinks and you must provide a teacher permission slip the day before the event. All details and instructions on how to register and attend can be found here https://bit.ly/PVPHSCCC “Students Attending College Rep Visits”. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Arico [email protected] 
 
College Knowledge Series: Understanding Financial Aid
Join us Tuesday, September 14th for the next session in the virtual College Knowledge Series: Understanding Financial Aid. The webinar will provide important updates and information regarding researching and applying for college financial aid and scholarships. Seniors, Juniors and parents are invited to attend.  Registration is required at https://bit.ly/PVPHSCCC by NOON the day of the event. A complete list of Virtual College Knowledge series is also available through the link provided above. These events will not be recorded. The slide deck will be available on the CCC website and may be downloaded in advance of the presentation. 
Covid Vaccine and Testing Available
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District will offer Covid-19 Testing at the following sites:
 
  • Miraleste Intermediate 
  • In front of the gym
  • Park and walk up
 
  • Palos Verdes High School
  • In front of Life Skills/Multi Purpose Room
  • Drive thru or walk up available
 
  • Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
  • In front of the Kelly Johnson Fieldhouse
  • Drive thru or walk up available
 
The Testing Sites will be CLOSED on the following dates:
 
  • Monday, September 6, Labor Day
  • Thursday, September 16, Local Holiday
  • Thursday, November 11, Veteran's Day Observance
Click on this link to REGISTER or scan the QR Code below. Be sure to complete your registration and submit your consent forms before you arrive at a testing site. Testing will be conducted on a first come, first served basis. If you are unsure of how the test works, please take a look at the self-swabbing video at the bottom of the page.

You are only required to register once. You may test at any of the locations above. 
Sincerely,

Dr. Brent Kuykendall
Principal


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Title IX Contact: Richard Licciardello, 310-378-9966 x 417 
Section 504 Contact: Michael Bosler, 310-378-9966 x 444 
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