February 7th, 2021  Dear Sea Kings, See below for details on all things happening at PV High! Sincerely, Allan Tyner, Ed.D.  Principal

Student Spotlight Congratulations to Luke Hobus who signed this week to play volleyball at USC next year. Great job Zack on this huge accomplishment and Fight On!

Sea Kings! The 2021 PVHS Lip Dub is here! Thank you to everyone who participated and an extra special thanks to the Live from 205 editors: Johnny Granick, Erik Gresset, Aidan Gutierrez, Andre Lendi, Michael Sprengel, and Zoe Shafiezadeh. Click below to watch it or visit our YouTube channel to view all of our Virtual Open House videos produced by Live from 205 or click here to view our Interactive Map.

IMPORTANT YEARBOOK INFORMATION Dear Sea King Families, The school year of 2020-21 has proven to be a unique one but a year that will make history and what better way to capture all that you have endured than with the purchase of the Triton Yearbook. Especially for this year like no other, we have extended the $140.00 price of this year's book, but only for a limited time.  This year we will need to confirm all yearbook sales by February 20th. After that date, there will be no guarantee of yearbook availability. In this unsure and unusual time, we cannot gamble on sales at the end of the year nor can we rely on sales history. Do not miss this chance to purchase your yearbook. We would love for you to be the owner of this book at the end of the 2020-21 school year so take action NOW! If you have a yearbook question, please contact Patty Camp by email at camp@pvpusd.net. Please email rather than call the school with any inquiries. Purchase your 2020-21 yearbook HERE by February 20th and before you miss the opportunity.

Activities Updates Graduation regalia, announcements, class rings, letterman jackets, and more are now available to order at https://www.moongradservices.com/ or by downloading THIS BROCHURE and THIS ORDER FORM.  Please note that if you would like to order the Basic package, which includes cap, gown, tassel, and medallion, the cost is $40 plus tax and processing fee. You can find this in two spots.  On the website: The cap and gown unit is listed on page 2 of the “Individual Items” and  On the brochure: The cap and gown can be found in the green section labeled “Senior Pride.” If you purchase this package you will get to keep the gown, the tassel, the cap, and the medallion.  Students may also use a loaner gown, cap, medallion, and tassel at no cost to the student. The cost of using the loaner gown and cap is incurred by the school. To use a loaner gown, cap, tassel, and medallion, simply fill out THIS FORM by February 15, 2021. If you use the loaner gown, you will need to return the gown, cap, tassel, and medallion after the graduation ceremony. Please continue to check the Class of 2021 website for additional information and updates throughout the semester. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Maxfield at maxfieldj@pvpusd.net

Judges Needed for Annual Science Fair! The Palos Verdes Peninsula Science and Engineering Fair (PVPSEF) will be held digitally this year on February 11th for students in grades 9-12. We are looking for volunteers with backgrounds in the science and engineering fields to help judge student research projects. If you are interested in judging in this year's fair, please contact the science fair coordinator, Rebecca Egan, at eganr@pvpusd. net for more information.

Counseling Office Updates All Students: Course selection for next school year begins this Monday February 8th. Students should refer to their counselors google classroom for step-by-step instructions on how to complete course requests in aeries and submit their scheduling worksheet. The deadline to complete your course requests is February 18th. Students will then meet individually with their counselors to review and finalize their course requests.  All Students: The last day to drop or level down in a class for second semester with no impact to your transcript is February 19th. Leveling down is based on space availability. Contact your counselor via email or schedule a virtual meeting using the link below.  Click here to schedule a virtual appointment with your counselor: https://pvhs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/counseling-request-to-see-counselor

All Students: Would you like to meet with your counselor to discuss academics, college interests, or personal issues? We are here to help! Click below to make a virtual appointment with your counselor at a time convenient for you.   Please click here if you would like to schedule an appointment with your counselor or one of our student support specialists

Attention Seniors: A friendly reminder that you need to order midyear transcripts sent to colleges should any of your colleges require them. To order midyear transcripts please visit your counselor's senior google classroom and complete the midyear order form.

Attention Junior Students: We know you are worried about the college process amidst all of the changes with COVID. Please save the date for the junior guidance lesson on February 17th at 1:30 pm. At this lesson we will review important information regarding college admission, test-taking, research tools, and more. Register for the student junior lesson using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dB13iqtRSIi6xauQhkaAAw Attention Junior Parents: Please save the date for the junior parent presentation scheduled for February 10th at 5:30 pm. At this presentation counselors will be discussing the scheduling process of senior year, COVID 19 impacts on college admissions, post-secondary planning, college research tools and more. Register for the junior parent webinar using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uU-lMGmQQVeyg5UgVoLnhA

Sophomore Counseling Appointments: Individual Sophomore Counseling Appointments will take place from March 8th – March 26th. At the sophomore counseling appointments sophomores and their parents will have an opportunity to meet with their child’s counselor to review course planning for junior and senior year, discuss post-secondary options and finalize course requests for junior year. To book an appointment you can either schedule it on your counselor's sophomore google classroom or click on the calendly links by counselor below: Mrs. Paula Stapleton ( A-Da): https://calendly.com/stapletonp/sophomore-counseling Ms. Megan Lichter (De-H): https://calendly.com/lichterm/sophomore-counseling Mrs. Kristin Nelson ( I-Mc): https://calendly.com/nelsonkristen/soph-counseling-apt Mrs. Merika McHugh: https://calendly.com/mchughcounseling/sophomore-counseling Ms. Heidi Shulman (S-Z): https://calendly.com/shulmanh/sophomore-planning-meeting

Attention Students:   SoCal ROC Spring semester online courses begin Monday, February 8th! There are still spaces available for Emergency Medical/First Responder, Kinesiology/Sports Medicine and Principles of Clinical Medical Assisting. Earn high school elective credits while learning valuable skills and exploring an essential career in the medical field! Courses are FREE for high school students! Contact your SoCal ROC Career Guidance Specialist, Rocio, for more information or to enroll today at 310-224-4240 or Rpcontreras@scroc.k12.ca.us.  Clinical Medical Assisting Course Kinesiology/Sports Medicine Course Emergency Frist Responder Course

Visit our PVPUSD Families Connected page for recent PVPUSD parent education videos and a wide array of free youth wellness resources.  For social-emotional support during this time when our families are struggling with loss on many different levels, we encourage you to visit the SBFC Coping with Grief page for insight and resources.  To help bring down the stress level in your home during distance learning, we invite you to check out the resources on the updated SBFC Coronavirus Support page and Mindfulness Parenting page. To support your teens with education and inspiration that will help them stave off drug and alcohol use, please visit the newly updated SBFC Vaping Facts for Teens Page and Opioid Awareness Page. Here are some recommended activities to empower you and your teens: Watch the full video of our Vaping Prevention Tour with Alex Gray with your teen and discuss the facts shared on the page.  Watch the Opioid Prevention videos together and alert your teen to the trending issue of Fentanyl.  Visit the SBFC Virtual Teen Center, a resource created by teens for teens, for more information and videos to help youth connect and destress in healthy ways. If you are a parent or caregiver looking to connect with support and information, visit the free weekly virtual Families Connected Parent Chat. The group is moderated by Dr. Moe Gelbart of the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center and focuses on various social-emotional wellness topics.

College and Career Center Updates

Sign up for Practice SAT/ACT Tests The PVHSCCC is happy to offer the opportunity for students in the 10th and 11th grades to take an online, FREE, full-length practice ACT. The test results are invaluable in helping students and their families understand which test might suit the student best, as well as provide the chance to determine an ideal testing and tutoring plan if desired. These practice tests are also a great opportunity to do just that… practice taking a college entrance exam! DATES & TIME – Pre-registration is required! Registration deadline is TWO WEEKS prior to each practice test. ACT: Saturday, March 6, 9:00 AM (PST) – Deadline to register: February 22nd! REGISTER HERE

Updates from the Peninsula Education Foundation  Thank you to everyone who participated in the first ever Virtual Skechers Friendship Walk in October 2020. Because of each of you we had 1,938 registered walkers representing the PVPUSD and next week we will be receiving a check for $159,943 from the Skechers Foundation that will go directly towards our pledge to the district to support vital teaching positions and programs throughout our schools during this school year. We could not have achieved this without your support!   Save the Date for Main Event 2021! Main Event will be broadcasting live this year on Saturday, May 1, 2021 so that everyone can join us from the comforts of home! Stay tuned for some great surprises as we lead up to the most amazing night to hit the screens!   Donate $1500 to PEF and you will be entered into a monthly drawing for a fabulous prize! Donate by February 28th and you will be entered to win dinner for two at Arthur J in Manhattan Beach and a bottle of Dom Perignon

Next Week at a Glance Monday February 8th A Day Tuesday February 9th B Day College Essentials Toolkit #3: Show me the Money: Tips, Secrets & Strategies to Get More Money for College! Presented by Stephanie Hancock, College Financial Aid Advisor This presentation will be very interesting to freshmen families, very important for sophomores and their families, but this presentation is of absolute importance for juniors and their families. We do hope to see you on Tuesday, February 9th @ 6:30pm. REGISTER HERE! Wednesday February 10th All Period Day. Click here for the bell schedule. Junior parent presentation at 5:30 pm. Register for the junior parent webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uU-lMGmQQVeyg5UgVoLnhA Thursday February 11th A Day PVPUSD Virtual Science and Engineering Fair. Good luck to all of our Sea Kings! PVPUSD invites parents to join us at 6pm for this important discussion focused on talking with your kids about race and racism. Please view the flyer below for webinar details. Registration for the event is required. The webinar will be recorded and posted at pvpusd.net/parented/ for later viewing. Register for the event here Friday February 12th B Day