DON'T MISS YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Thursday evening, I had an opportunity to see the Pen Drama production of Young Frankenstein.  Our students are incredibly talented and they had me laughing from start to finish.  Mel Brooks would be impressed with their performances.  The show is rated PG13.  Following is the summary of the plot,

 "Frankenstein returns to Transylvania and the old ancestral castle, where he is awaited by the faithful houseboy Igor, the lab assistant Inga, and the mysterious housekeeper Frau Blucher, whose very name causes horses to rear in fright. The young man had always rejected his grandfather's medical experiments as impossible, but he changes his mind after he discovers a book entitled: "How I Did It" by Victor Frankenstein. Now all that's involved is a little grave-robbing and a trip to the handy local Brain Depository, and the Frankenstein family is back in business." Ebert

 

 

BLACK AND GOLD THIS SATURDAY

Thank you Peninsula High community for your support of this Saturday's Black and Gold Affaire.  Your generosity is unbelievable and greatly appreciated by our student athletes. Thank you to all those who have worked so hard to make this year's event the "best ever." I am looking forward to a fun evening.

 

 

WORLD LANGUAGE WEEK

Peninsula will be celebrating World Language Week, Monday 3/09 through Friday 3/13.  We are fortunate to offer 5 languages of study here at Peninsula: Chinese, French, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish. (Greek language will be added to the Peninsula High curriculum next year)  The students of the World Language classes are anxious and excited to share their chosen languages of study with everyone.  Each day a different language will be performing at lunch in the amphitheater.  Please join us at lunch for cultural activities as we celebrate diversity and cultural awareness.  Parents are welcome; just check in at the Main Office.

WORLD LANGUAGE WEEK 2015 PERFORMANCES:

3/9 (Monday)

Spanish 1: dancing bachata to "Darte un beso" by Prince Royce

Spanish 2: singing "Mal de Amores" by Juan Magan

Spanish 3H & 3MCR: dancing the jarabe tapat�o (a traditional Mexican dance)

Spanish 4: dancing to the salsa version of "Bailando" by Isaac Delgato

3/10 (Tuesday)

French 1: parade with masks created by the students

French 2: dancing to "Toi, toi, mon toi" by Elli Medeiros

French 3: dancing to "Alors on danse" and "Papaoutai" (honoring Belgium artist Stromae)

3/11 (Wednesday)

Chinese 1: singing/dancing to "I believe"

Chinese 2: Chinese drums

Chinese 3/3H: singing/dancing to "I'll make a man out of you"

Chinese 4/4AP: singing/dancing to "I love Chinese food"

Laura Marqueton: singing (accompanied by Steve Fu on the guitar)

Laura Wang: Guzheng - Chinese zither

3/12 (Thursday)

Japanese 3/3H/4: "Awa" folk dance

Visiting students from Japan: "Yokai dance"

Kurohyo (Black Panther) Taiko drum team: "Renshuu"

Karate & Aikido demonstrations

Narumi dance group: "Naruko" folk dance

Ramune drinking competition

3/13 (Friday)

Latin Students: carnival of Latin-oriented activities

 

MASAO "MAS" TAKAHSHI TO VISIT PEN HIGH TOMORROW

AP US History students have viewed the movie, "The Unknown Warriors" and are looking forward to meeting 91 year old Masao "Mas" Takahashi, a highly decorated second generation Japanese American (Nisei) veteran from World War II that was awarded the Bronze Star and Congressional Gold Medal. Mas served as a rifleman, and B.A.R Technical Sergeant with the 100th Infantry Battalion. The Battalion's reputation led to the formation of the segregated Army unit, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT). Their courageous exploits on the battlefields of Europe were legendary. Mas was involved in the Champagne Campaign in France and the Po Valley and Gothic Line operations in Italy. By the end of the war, the 100th/442nd RCT ultimately distinguished itself as the most highly decorated unit by size and length of service in the 238-year history of the U.S. Army. Mas is one of the original members to help form the "Go For Broke" organization that preserves the legacy of extraordinary service by Japanese Americans during World War II. Peninsula High is truly honored that Mr. Takahashi will be sharing his story with our AP US History students.

 

THREE PEN IDOL CONTEST WINNERS TO COMPETE ON MARCH 11
Zoe Council, Carina Kan, Rebecca Mu are the three winners of the Peninsula High Idol Contest sponsored by Freedom4U. Come cheer your Peninsula Idols to victory on March 11, at 7:30 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.  See me if you need tickets. 

 

NEWS FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

 

TWO GREAT PERFORMANCES COMING SOON!
3/11/15 Choir Spring Concert 7:30 pm. Rolling Hills United Methodist Church.
26438 Crenshaw Boulevard
Sell out is possible for this popular event! Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by contacting  pvphschoirboosters@gmail.com.

3/17/15 HARMONY CONCERT, PVPHS and PVHS will perform at the Norris Center for the Performing Arts, 27570 Norris Center Drive. $30 adults, $20 ages 12 and under through www.norriscenter.com

 

 

SUCCESS AT MAYFAIR HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL

On Thursday, March 5, the Peninsula HS Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra attended the Mayfair HS Orchestra Festival. Both groups performed in concert for a panel of 3 judges and also participated in graded sight reading. Both of our fine ensembles earned superior ratings in sight reading (that's the best you can do). In addition the Chamber Orchestra received 2 excellent ratings and 1 superior rating for their concert performance. The Symphonic Orchestra received 2 superior ratings and 1 excellent rating for their concert performance. As always, the students conducted themselves with poise and represented Peninsula HS with pride.

Congratulations Peninsula HS Orchestra!!

Orchestra Festival

 ADVANCED JAZZ BAND PERFORMS AT PASADENA CC

On Saturday, March 7 the Peninsula HS Advanced Jazz Band, Intermediate Jazz Band, and Jazz Combo performed at the Pasadena City College Jazz Day. Each group gave excellent performances for expert Jazz educators all of whom provided the students with very complimentary feedback. The event was non-competitive but the students performed at a high degree of excellence and conducted themselves with great professionalism.

The Jazz bands will give their final festival performance at the Irvine Jazz Festival on March 21st.

Go Peninsula Jazz Band!!

Advanced Jazz Band at Pasadena City College

 

 

NEWS FROM THE LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT

 

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY (ASB)

ASB is a family of 35 leaders who are either elected or appointed onto ASB. This leadership group's mission is to make the experience of every Panther a fun and memorable one. Members of this class plan and organize events including Homecoming, Pep Rallies, Class Competitions, Grinchmas, Winter Formal, Prom, Walk for Life, and much more. 2 members of ASB oversee Peninsula's cheering section, The Zoo. 2 members of ASB oversee the more than 100 student-run clubs. Senior members of this class organize the senior class events, including Senior Week, Senior Sunrise, Senior Sunset, Senior Ditch Day, Senior Breakfast, Baccalaureate and Graduation. ASB members also have a lot of fun attending Leadership Camp in the mountains together in September.

Both elected and appointed ASB applications are available now in the Activities Office, S20. Applications are also available online at our Activities Website, https://sites.google.com/site/pvphsactivities/
Applications for an elected position are due Friday, March 20 and applications for an appointed position are due Friday, April 10.
Questions regarding ASB can be directed toward our Activities Director, Season Pollock at pollocks@pvpusd.net or 310-377-4888 x220

PEN ASB

LINK CREW

Link Crew is looking for outgoing, diligent, and kind Leaders for the 2015-16 school year! If you are a current 10th or 11th grade student, consider applying for this program that makes a tremendously positive impact on the lives of freshmen and transfer students. Applications are available in P103 and are due by Thursday, March 26th to Ms. Dibble. For further information, feel free to contact Ms. Dibble at dibbler@pvpusd.net.

 

PLUS (Peer Leaders Uniting Students):

The PLUS Program is a peer-to-peer student leadership model that equips students with the tools to identify and address the critical issues that impact our high school campus. PLUS students host monthly forums where they serve as facilitators for group discussion and activities between a selected group of students from a variety of backgrounds on campus. Based on the information gathered from the monthly forums, PLUS students develop and implement programs that will help support and/or educate our student body on these issues. In addition, PLUS students oversee Red and Yellow Ribbon Weeks, as well as serve as peer mentors to middle school students in our district.

 

Peer Leaders Uniting Students (PLUS) applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office or S20. Applications are due Wednesday, April 22 by 3pm to Mrs. Lopez. Small group interviews will be held after school the week of April 27th. There will be two lunch time presentations on March 19th and April 9th for students to gather more information about the program and to hear from current PLUS students about their firsthand experiences of being a PLUS leader. Feel free to contact Mrs. Lopez at lopezc@pvpusd.net for additional information.

 SERVICE LEARNING

Service Learning Leadership is a UC approved elective course welcoming all grade levels. Students in Service Learning have the opportunity to raise awareness and promote compassion on our campus as well as to take action in our local and global communities. Service Learning students are able to plan their own service related events/projects and are also able to work on established school philanthropic traditions such as our Walk for Life and the Willenberg Exchange. Service Learning is best suited for students who are willing t take initiative, be enthusiastic and have a willingness and drive to serve others. Please email Ms. Myrick with questions: myrickh@pvpusd.net.

Applications are available in the North Dance Room and S20 and are due by May 8th by 3pm to Ms. Myrick. For more information regarding the class, please attend lunch time presentations on March 12th or April 22nd in the CCC.

 PRINCIPAL'S ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC)

The PAC represents the student body and reports the good and the bad, the successes and failures, the concerns and the recommendation of their peers to the administration.  Student members are chosen by application.  By providing honest assessments and facts, the Principal's Advisory Council helps the Principal improve the quality of the education and the four-year experience of each and every Panther.

 

The council meets four times a year and from within the council there is a PAC Board that meets twice a month.  Applications are available in the Main Office.

 SUPPORT SSL BY DONATING USED ITEMS

Need Motivation to Clean Out Your Closet?!  Service Learning Leadership is holding a Goodwill donation drive on March 21^st, from 8am-12pm in the Peninsula student parking lot by the Kelly Johnson Fieldhouse. Bring your gently used items on the day of the drive or begin bringing in items to Heather Myrick in the North Dance Room any time. We can store the items until 3/21.

All donations will allow Service Learning Leadership to receive sufficient funds to implement service projects.  Thank you for your support and the leadership students hope you will find time to do some spring cleaning before the 3/21! Please email Heather Myrick with questions: myrickh@pvpusd.net. Please see flyer attached for further info.

 

QUEST PARENT MEETING

The third and final Quest Parent Meeting will be Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 7:00-8:00pm at Palos Verdes Intermediate School (PVIS). Dr. Donnie Watson, Program Director from Torrance Memorial's Thelma McMillen Center will be presenting on Recent Trends in Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Experimentation. As quickly as the internet changes, so do the substances in our community. Please take this opportunity to educate yourself on terms, signs and symptoms.

These meetings are for parents only and require no RSVP. For more information, please contact Christine Lopez, Safe School at lopezc@pvpusd.net or (310) 377-4888 ext. 274.

 

NEWS FROM THE SMERT DEPARTMENT

 

DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Science and Engineering Fair will be held this year on Wednesday March 11 at the South Coast Botanical Gardens. Thank you to PEF and PVPUSD for supporting this event. Over 120 research projects from Peninsula HS and PVHS will be presented and will be competing for awards and prizes. The ultimate grand prize is that 2 student projects will be selected to compete in the INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR being held this year in Pittsburg, PA in May. This is the largest high school science competition in the world in which students from over 70 countries compete for as much as $125,000.00 in prize money for the first place overall award. Other lesser amounts as well as college scholarships and computers are also presented to students placing in the INTEL competition.

If you wish to see award winning projects and the hard work by so many students after a year of research, you are invited to the public viewing session from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

The awards ceremony will be held at 3:30 PM and all winners in 15 categories and the grand prize winners will be announced.

SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES STILL NEEDED

With the huge increase in entries this year, judges are desperately needed. No experience in judging is necessary but knowledge in any field of science and math is an asset.

Judging takes place on Wednesday, March 11 from 8:00 am until 12:30 am.

If you are available or interested and would like more details, please contact: Peter Starodub e-mail: starodub@pvpusd.net    or phone (310) 766-9666.

 

NATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCES BOWL COMPETITION:

On Saturday, February 28, 2015, The Pen OCEAN SCIENCE BOWL TEAM participated in the annual competition at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. The team was led by co-presidents Michael McFarland & Regina Lee. Other members included Jillian Ambler, Krislyn Jobes, and Valeria Lazaro. The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) competition is a nationally recognized and highly acclaimed high school academic competition that provides a forum for talented students to test their knowledge of the marine sciences. The competition encourages students to learn more about the oceans and to raise public understanding of the national investment in ocean-related research. About 2,000 students from more than 300 high schools nationwide participate in this academic competition every year, answering questions about biology, chemistry, geology and physics of the oceans, as well as navigation, geography and related history and literature. Our school's team this year had all brand new members. The team learned much this year and is preparing for next year's competition. Our team members were also able to interact with the JPL's scientists and staff. The whole team is very excited to be coming back next year!

 

National Ocean Sciences Bowl

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

SCHOLAR QUIZ FINAL

The students won, but it was close!

Thank you to Peninsula High English teacher Sandi Sidella for making this year's Scholar Quiz a wonderful celebration of knowledge and healthy competition.  It came down to student team, "Anti Smelly Trees" and teacher team, "Apollo" before a packed gym during Friday's extended lunch.  Halfway through the competition, the teachers were up by 30 points and the faculty was feeling pretty confident that their team would win, when suddenly the student team surged with a strong finish.  Congratulations to Apollo members, Mark Greenberg, Don Frazier, Jade Garnet and Adam Garnet and AST members, Eric Mendez, Jamie Lee, Braeden Benedict and Ryan Landeza.  I can't wait for next year!

 

Scholar Quiz Final

THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS

Ashley Palmer and Tessa Southwell have been honored for their exemplary volunteer service with a Certificate of Excellence from The Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Certificates of Excellence are granted to the top 10 percent of all Prudential Spirit of Community Award applicants in each state. Shreya Ramayya was also one of our school's nominees this year. All three young ladies have been recognized with a President's Volunteer Service Award granted by the program on behalf of President Barack Obama for their significant amounts of service to the community. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes middle level and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service. Congratulations to Ashley, Tessa and Shreya!

 

SPEECH AND DEBATE NEWS

On February 27th and 28th members of the PVPHS Speech and Debate team competed in the West Bay Forensics League Individual Events State Qualifying Tournament. In the squad's best showing at the qualifier, Pen qualified competitors in every category in which they competed, producing league champions in several of those categories. Next week, the debate portion of the squad will attempt to qualify for state and add to Pen's representation at the California High School State Speech Association's Championships. The results of last weekend's competition:

International Extemp:

2nd Place: Gopika Jalan

State Qualifier: Jonas LeBarillec

Dramatic Interpretation:

State Qualifier: Amanda Bishop

Expository:

League Champion & State Qualifier: Jessica Brunnenmeyer

3rd Place & State Qualifier: Katherine Stam

Original Advocacy:

2nd Place & State Qualifier: Ru Ekanayake

1st Alternate Qualifier: Shannon Hearn

Dual Interpretation:

League Champion & State Qualifier: Cher Su & Jamie Park

Humorous Interpretation:

League Champion & State Qualifier: Sara Crossman

2nd Place & State Qualifier: Samantha Liu

Original Oratory:

League Champion: Amanda Bishop

2nd Place & State Qualifier: Gopika Jalan

Thematic Interpretation:

2nd Place & State Qualifier: Sofia Nam

3rd Place & State Qualifier: Jessica Xu

Impromptu:

League Champion & State Qualifier: Daniel Foltz

 

MUN NEWS

MUN attended a very competitive conference at UC Berkeley this past weekend!
Our students excelled once again with 16 total awards for our delegation competing against some 1500 students!  Those attending had the opportunity to see some of our Pen Alumni Chair Committees including Stacey Dojiri, Manu Vaish, and Eric Dumas!

AWARDS INCLUDE:

Research Awards:

Chris Torres

Sam Meyers

Bryan Hadley

Kai Kato

Joey Black

Ben Zuercher

Becca Mu

Katie Shewfelt

Commendation:

Joey Black

Ben Zuercher

Nic Wainwright

Karen Hadidjaja

Becca Mu

Katie Shewfelt

Outstanding :

Emily Yan

Susan Kim

Best Delegate:

Arman Ramezani

Hope Schmalzried

 

MUN at Berkeley

CAITLIN SEMKO - RPV TV INTERN GIVEN HER OWN SHOW

Peninsula High senior, Caitlin Semko, is the only intern at RPV TV (local Cox cable channel 33) that has ever been given her own show. Caitlin writes, edits, produces and appears on camera for the monthly show, "Community Calendar."  In addition to her show, Caitlin does feature reporting and public service announcements for RPV TV. Following is a link to some of her past shows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74nnECJK0Js 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtRsBYGce0I 

For more information on internships for Peninsula High students, please contact the internship coordinator, Mrs. Heather Gerber at gerberh@pvpusd.net 

 

THE AUSTRIANS LEAVE AND THE JAPANESE ARRIVE

THANK YOU TO OUR PANTHER FAMILIES FOR HOSTING AUSTRIAN STUDENTS

Four days before the Austrian exchange students arrived, we still needed homes and the Panther family came to the rescue.  It really did take a village to make this visit special, so thank you to all who helped in big ways and small ways.  I believe this email from Pen parent, Janet Louie, sums it up:

"It was a wonderful experience for us to host Daniel Wachter and Alexander Stadler for 2 weeks.  I wanted to say thank you to the Luis', Quons and Ngs for rides for the two boys.  Thank you to Jonathan Low for taking them to the Korean BarBQ and Kory Joe for allowing them to shadow you each day, to Samuel Lui as a junior and to Emily Schluper for allowing them to shadow you as a sophomore for 1 day. Our freshman Daniel enjoyed being the host student as well.  Thank you to the Lai family for taking them out to dinner and for allowing them to experience a ride in a new Corvette and for driving other students on Saturday to and from Disneyland.  I appreciated Caroline Judge (another host family) taking the boys to Walmart and Laser Tag on Sunday after an exhausting soccer weekend for me with Daniel's games and referring 3 games as well. Thank you to Kako Silvestre and Jacquie Lew and Lisa Alon for yummy pasta, lasagna and sushi when I was too busy or too tired to cook.

It truly was a community effort and I am grateful for all of your help and support."

Thank you Panthers for truly being a family.....I can only image what the stuents are sharing back home about their first experience in the United States.  It was great to see them cheering our sports teams on and becoming honorary members of the "ZOO."  After one game, a mom shared that she was touched when they yelled, "WE WON!"  The "we" is important because this school community in so inclusive.  Thank You All!

 

STUDENTS FROM DAIICHI HIGH SCHOOL HAVE ARRIVED

Eighteen students and two teachers from Daiichi High School in Japan arrived yesterday to participate in our new exchange program from March 7- March 18. The visiting students will be shadowing their host sister/brother at Peninsula High.  This is a great opportunity to get to know young people from another culture and foster global awareness, international understanding, and life-long friendships.

The following Pen High students are participating in the program:

Shanaya Dias , 12th Grade

Melia Ewing , 9th Grade

Anna Farias , 10th Grade

Alex Fukunaga , 10th Grade

Sabrina Harnois , 10th Grade

Gillian Higa , 12th Grade

Caitlin Ige , 9th Grade

Michele Iseli , 12th Grade

Monique Jurado , 10th Grade

Hsiao Chi (Angel) Liu , 10th Grade

Samuel Lui , 11th Grade

Rachel Oda , 11th Grade

Kazuho Ogawa , 9th Grade

Diana Ro , 12rh Grade

Reed Schrier , 11th Grade

Orel Shilon , 10th Grade

Seve Silvestre, 9th Grade

Lisa Takai, 9th Grade

Kyle Watanabe, 10th Grade

Jack Yamaguchi, 10th Grade

Ge Zhan, 9th Grade

George Matsuo, 11th Grade - Hosting a teacher

Mrs. Kealy and Mrs. Iwami will be hosting a teacher

Kako Silvesre and Yumi Matsumoto - Parent Coordinators

Thank you to Silver Spur Principal, Jane Tasker and teacher Anita Oudega for helping us find homes and sharing in the experience. I am looking forward to tonight's welcome reception and extend my deep gratitude to Peninsula High School Japanese language teacher, Mrs. Iwami, for all her efforts in bringing this new exchange program to Peninsula High.

 

VARSITY DANCE NEWS

Great job Varsity Dance soloists! The girls dominated West High Spirit Day on February 27th.

Ronia Waltl:1^st Place- Freshman Lyrical

Robin Hollingsworth:1^st Place- Freshman Jazz

Kaitlyn Bates: 1^st Place- Sophomore Lyrical

Hannah Lee: 1^st Place- Junior Jazz

Bella Townsend: 2^nd Place-Junior Jazz

Rachel Oda: 1^st Place- Junior Lyrical

Renee Royles: 6^th Place- Senior Lyrical

Carla deMiranda: 5^th Place-Senior Lyrical

Jazmin Davis: 4^th Place-Senior Jazz

Kai Ogawa: 2^nd Place- Senior Lyrical

Akari Takahashi: 1^st Place- Senior Lyrical

 

Varsity Dance Solos

YESTERDAY'S DANCE RESULTS

The soloists of Varsity Dance did it again! The girls placed in the following categories at Wilson Golden Cup on March 7, 2015:

Akari Takahashi-1st place senior solo

Elenna Derkach-1st place junior solo

Brianna Leong-2nd place senior solo

Kai Ogawa-2nd place senior solo

Amy Suzuki-2nd place senior solo

Renee Royles-3rd place senior solo

 

 

 

Counseling Office & College Career Center (CCC) News

From Alicia Foulk, Associate Principal

 

Students have until May 8th at 3pm to drop a class with a "W" on the transcript.

Scheduling for 2015-16 classes: Please note that counselors will continue to meet with each student individually and approve course selections for the 2015-16 school year. This is an excellent opportunity for students to discuss the courses they plan on taking next school year.

 

SOPHOMORES! A reminder that the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) will be administered on Tuesday March 17^th and Wednesday March 18^th to all current 10^th grade students. This is a mandatory examination for all Sophomores. Room locations will be posted on March 16^th and included in the Principal's Update Sunday March 15^th. Sophomores must report to their test locations at 7:45 am on March 17^th and 18^th. Please contact Mrs. Foulk: foulk@pvpusd.net, with any questions.

 

Planning Ahead from the CCC:

Mark your calendars now for these two upcoming events. More details coming soon!

Inside College Admissions - Thursday, March 26th @ 7:00pm in the GYM with guest speaker Paul Kanarek.

RACC (Regional Admission Counselors of California) Mock Admissions Evening - Monday, April 13th @ 6:00pm. Students and parents will have the chance to see how an admission officer reads an application.

 

Scholarships: Seniors, March is the perfect time to get serious about scholarships. Here's a list of some of the local scholarships coming due soon:

• Water is Life Student Art Contest for all grades - due 3/13
• Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship = due 3/15
• South Bay Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship for Female Seniors - due 3/15
• California Credit Union Scholarship - due 3/20
• Jamie Frantz Memorial Scholarship - due 3/20
• Torchbearer's Foundation Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship for African American seniors - due 3/23
• Palos Verdes Lions Club Scholarship - due 3/26
• 2015 CAA/ESA Youth Scholarship Program - due 3/27
• Alegria Family Public Service Scholarship - due 3/27
• Palos Verdes Rotary Scholarship - due 3/30

All scholarships are listed on Naviance under the "scholarship list" on the College Tab where applications can be downloaded or filled on line.

 

Dear Senior/Junior Students and Parents/Guardians,

The PVPHS Counseling Dept. and College & Career Center (CCC) invite you to
Community College/ROTC/Military Academy Night of Information

When: Wednesday, March 11th @ 6:30 pm
Where: PVPHS Library and College & Career Center (CCC)
What: Both presentations will be given at 6:30pm and last about 1 hour. Question & Answer session will follow each presentation.

Please join representatives from El Camino College, Harbor College, Santa Monica College, UC and CSU, and current Community College students in the CCC at 6:30pm for a panel discussion regarding:
* El Camino College
* Harbor College
* Santa Monica College
* UC and CSU transfer requirements
* The Community College transfer to a 4 year college plan
* Requirements and Updates
* Honors/Transfer Program
* Financial Aid

Please join the ROTC/Academy representatives in the Library at 6:30pm.

ROTC - The LMU ROTC representative will discuss the requirements and obligations of an ROTC program.

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and Congressman Ted Lieu's Office will have representatives at PVPHS to discuss the academy nomination and application process.

Please contact Terri Lewallen at ext. 287 or lewallent@pvpusd.net if you have any questions.

 

OUT WITH WINTER AND IN WITH SPRING

Thank you to our Winter Athletes for such an enjoyable sports season.  All of our teams did well!  It was great fun to have so many playoff games.  I was proud of "The Zoo," whose spirited enthusiasm made for many memorable moments for both fans and our talented athletes. Let's keep supporting our athletes by showing up to games and competitions through the Spring season.  Go Panthers!

The Best Zoo Ever!

 

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Students are not allowed to park on residential streets surrounding the school.  Students have been parking on Fond Du Lac and blocking driveways.  Students will be ticketed by the Lomita Sheriff for parking on residential streets.

 

PLEASE BE PATIENT!

 

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th 

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