Dear Sea King Families, 

Wow, where did October go? I can't believe we head into the month of November this week. This morning, I am headed out to the Skechers Walk and then up to school for the matinee of our fall play, One Man, Two Guvnors. These events are just two examples of our community coming together and celebrating our district, our school, and our kids! If you still want the chance to support PVHS with our Skechers goal, it is not too late to register as a walker - just click HERE. And there are still tickets available for the fall play next weekend so come out, have a laugh and support the arts at PVHS - just click HERE for tickets. 

I do want to remind our Sea King community about Halloween expectations at PVHS. While we want a fun and exciting day tomorrow, it is important for our students to adhere to the expectations outlined below so that we can continue this tradition in a safe and respectful manner. We have reviewed the expectations with all students via Live from 205 and posters around campus. Parents, we would appreciate your support in reminding your students of the importance of these Halloween guidelines.

Inappropriate costumes will not be tolerated, as students will be expected to change from their costumes and disciplinary consequences will be issued. Additionally, students are advised to not have costume accessories that include fake or toy weapons, projectiles, or any throwing objects. Let's have a fun day while continuing to be safe, kind, and respectful to our fellow Sea Kings!

Let's be amazing this week, Sea Kings!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Trista Ramirez 

PVHS Principal

This Week at a Glance

Monday 10/31 - B Day

Tuesday 11/1 - A Day

Wednesday 11/2 - Late Start B Day

Thursday 11/3 - A Day

Friday 11/4 - B Day

Halloween Dress Code at PVHS

PVHS wants all students to enjoy Halloween at our school, and it is therefore important that all students adhere to the following rules if dressing up in costume on October 31st. Students who do not adhere to the Halloween Dress Code will be subject to disciplinary consequences.  

1) No Costumes are allowed that may be offensive to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic status.

2) No drug or alcohol references are permitted

3) No weapons of any kind, or toys resembling weapons.

4) No projectiles are tolerated. This includes silly string, water guns, balloons filled with anything, or any throwable objects.

5) No costumes with wheels of any kind

6) No masks may be worn on campus and faces must not be covered.

7) Students must be able to fit in their desks

8) No stickers

Costumes must align with the PVHS Dress Code 

• Dress must be of appropriate length
• No exposure of private body parts or undergarments
• Shoes are required

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and pit of One Man, Two Guvnors for an incredible opening weekend!

This performance is the perfect showcase of the extraordinary talent in the drama department that we have at Palos Verdes High School. Don’t miss your chance to see this high-flying, laugh-a-minute comedy.

Just 4 performances left! 

The posters have been hung around school to share their advice with their fellow Sea Kings! Great job by our Spanish 3 students in using their language skills and educating their peers! 

Library Author Talk with Deb Caletti

National Book Award Finalist and Printz Honor Recipient Deb Caletti will be joining us via ZOOM for an informal Q&A, Friday, Nov. 4th at lunch in the library. The Sea King Library Club is reading A HEART IN A BODY IN THE WORLD (2018), currently, a nominee for the CA Young Readers Medal Award (YA) but Ms. Caletti is the author of twenty books for teens, adults, and kids, including her most recent YA novel, THE EPIC STORY OF EVERY LIVING THING (2022). All are welcome to join us. Participants do not have to have read her books to attend. Students interested in reading, writing, or publishing are encouraged to join us! RSVP here: bit.ly/pvauthor 

(The library will be closed to all other business that day from 12:00-12:50.)

THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS TONY AWARD-WINNING

SMASH HIT ‘ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS’

Set in the seaside town of Brighton Beach, England in 1963, Francis Henshall (the title's "one man") is looking to make his mark. Fired from a skiffle band and in search of work, Henshall agrees to work for small-time gangster Roscoe Crabbe (who is actually Roscoe’s twin sister Rachel in disguise), and for Stanley Stubbers (a criminal in hiding), both of whom are linked in a tangled web of schemes and romantic associations... none of which Francis can keep straight. In order to keep both of his jobs, Francis, who is also working on a romance of his own, must keep his “two guvnors” from discovering each other. Inspired by the 18th-century Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, Richard Bean’s internationally acclaimed smash-hit is sure to leave you in stitches!! Performances run November 4th-5th at 7:00pm, October 30th and November 6th at 2:00pm, and November 3rd at 4:00pm. This production is recommended for ages 13 and over. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and may be purchased online at www.pvhsdrama.com or at the door if seats are still available. For further information, please visit the website.

College & Career Center Updates & Events

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and DEADLINES:

OCTOBER 31 - COCA COLA SCHOLARS ($20,000) – this is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Students who will be graduating in the 2022-2023 academic school year may apply at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

NOVEMBER 14 - ELKS CLUB MVS FOUNDATION (up to $50,000) – seniors only; local/district/state/national competition; applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, community service, and financial need. Large emphasis on academics. To apply, log onto https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

PVPUSD Student Board Policy Handbook

Please see the link below to the PVPUSD Student Board Policy Handbook. It is also located on the main district website under the Parent & Students tab. The handbook was updated in June 2022 and includes the pertinent and updated board policies related to students. 

Student Board Policy Handbook

To view the 22-23 bell schedules,

click HERE. 

Just a reminder, all students in grades 9-11 are required to stay on campus during lunch unless they have an off-campus pass. 

Please remind your students!

Counseling Department Update

Important Dates from the Counseling Department

• November 4th - Last day to drop with “W”

Driving Reminder

When exiting PVHS through the baseball field (between 2pm-4pm) on Chelsea Road, please remember you can only make a right turn only between 2pm - 4pm. No left turns are permitted during these hours. PVEPD has issued warnings this past week, however, they will be issuing tickets moving forward. 

PTSA News and Important Info

PTSA would like to extend a warm welcome to all Sea King families!

Click here to join!

Attend monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9 am in the MPR. Each month you will hear from various speakers including our principal, Dr. Ramirez, PVPUSD Administration, PVPUSD School Board Members, and others on campus!

To provide feedback, please submit your questions/issues/suggestions here.