PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, October 16, 2020
GENERAL
FEED THE STUDENTS
Now through winter break, the cafeteria is offering curbside pickup for a FREE breakfast and lunch every school day from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Come to the Gate 3 entrance before Basswood where the line forms outside the gym. This program is open to any student 18 and under and recipients do not need to be enrolled in PVPUSD. No pre-order required. All meals include an entrée, choice of milk and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Menus are at pvpusdschoolnutrition.net.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION
AP examination forms and payments will be collected next week during a drive-thru, drop-off event from Monday, Oct. 19 to Friday, Oct. 23 ONLY. Bring your completed form, payment and school ID card. Fill out only one form no matter how many exams you are taking and write one check or exact change cash for all the exams you are taking. Checks must be made out to PVPHS AP with the student's name in the memo line and do not staple the payment to the form. The fee is $100 per exam; AP Seminar is $150. If you fail to make the drop off, there is a $50 late fee per test. Forms and payments will not be accepted early, only at the drop off. The drop off schedule is as follows:
Monday, Oct. 19
| (2:00 to 4:00 pm)
| Last names from A to Da
| Tuesday, Oct. 20
| (2:00 to 4:00 pm)
| Last names from De to J
| Wednesday, Oct. 21
| (Noon to 2:00 pm)
| Last names from K to Me
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| (2:00 to 4:00 pm)
| Last names from Mi to Sh
| Thursday, Oct. 22
| (2:00 to 4:00 pm) | Last names from Si to Z | | Friday, Oct. 23 | (9:00 am to 1:00 pm) | For all students who missed their assigned slot |
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THE PEN NEWSPAPER
The first issue of The Pen is now available online. Read about Panther opinions, local news, athletics and national events that help shape our school. Prefer to actually hold the newspaper while you read it? It's easy to subscribe to The Pen at the school webstore on Peninsula's website and you'll receive all issues in the mail. If you want to advertise, email thepen.business@gmail.com.
ONLINE A.C.T. PREP
DB Academics is offering their annual weekend ACT bootcamp to help students prepare for the upcoming test. This is also a fundraiser for the PTSA. Go to dbacademics.com to register or to get more information. The bootcamp will be online via Zoom TOMORROW, Oct. 17 from 9:00 to 10:30 am and on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
PANTHER CARDS
You can get discounts at local eateries and businesses and help the PVPHS athletic program and our Athletic Booster Club at the same time when you purchase a Panther Card online or by mail. Valid through the end of 2021, Panther Cards are only $20 each or 3 for $50. Pay online with a credit card here or mail in your check made out to PVPHS ABC along with the form you may download here. Everybody wins!
AGENDA BOOKS
If you haven't picked up your agenda book or one was missing from your Spirit Pack, come to the Main Office during school hours to pick one up. Agenda books are also available for sale at $10 each (check or exact change cash).
PTSA MEMBERSHIP
Join the PTSA and support the valuable work it does for Peninsula. Two of its fall programs, the Reflections Arts program and mock elections, are adapted to an online format so students may still continue to participate. Other programs are in the process of being adapted to an online format as well. In addition, the PTSA provides teacher start-up funds to augment distance learning needs through the Classroom Supply Fund. Support your PTSA and join today by clicking here.
COLLEGE CAREER CENTER
VIRTUAL COLLEGE REP VISITS
The CCC has scheduled virtual college visits through November. Two to three schools will be combined per visit and PVPHS students are expected to have cameras on during the entire event. You must register on Naviance in order to attend. Included in this week's visits are: University of Redlands; Loyola Marymount; Washington State; Pitzer; and Scripps. The complete schedule and instructions are on Naviance or click here.
CLUBS
CLUB CHARTERS OPEN
Interested in starting a club? The chartering process is now open and will be completely online. Click on this link to get the club information packet including guidelines and deadlines. The link to the online form to submit is here. Deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 23.
LGBT UNITED CLUB
The LGBT United Club has created a TEAMS page to help everyone stay in touch during distance learning. Everyone is welcome to participate. If you're interested, email your preferred name, preferred pronoun, and student ID number to lgbtunitedca@gmail.com. Email Mrs. Donahoe, advisor, with questions at donahoem@pvpusd.net
ATHLETICS
SWIM CLUB
Students interested in joining Pen's swim club should contact Coach Katie Draffen at draffenk@pvpusd.net. You need to complete the athletic clearance process and submit a current physical to participate.
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!
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