PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
August 22, 2021
SPECIAL BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
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Ms. Dibble and @pvphsLinkCrew welcomed Freshmen, Sophomores, and Transfer students (back) to Peninsula campus last week |
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Orientations included themed tours of campus. Link Crew Leaders Tyler Schmitz (Woody) and Sarah Takami (Buzz) led their toys on an adventure while Leaders Riley Yang (left) and Jessica Mendez (right) had a howling good time rescuing their Dalmatian clad freshmen from first day of school scaries! |
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Freshmen and new students playing games and getting to know their mentor Link Crew Leaders. Safe, masked, fun was had by all! |
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IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
Please read ALL of the information below to ensure a successful and safe start to school.
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First Week of School: Bell Schedule
Wednesday (8/25) - Minimum Day
Thursday and Friday (8/26-8/27) - Regular Bell Schedule
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Makeup Picture Day/ID Cards
Make-Up Picture Day will still be Wednesday, August 25 (1st Day of School) but the times have changed based on GRADE LEVEL.
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Juniors (11th) and Seniors (12th) - 7:00am - 9:00am - After completing pictures/IDs, students will go directly to class. Enter through the SMERT gate and the line will start on the poolside of the Main Gym.
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Freshmen (9th) and Sophomores (10th) - 12:00pm - 2:30pm - This is directly after school. The line will start on the poolside of the Main Gym. Students should report to their classes in the morning.
*ASB ($65) and Link Crew ($30) ID stamp forms WILL be accepted on the Make-Up day. Make checks payable to PVPHS. Agenda Book forms will NOT be accepted. Agenda Books ($20) will be sold separately at another time.
Students who need to replace their ID due to an error, can do so from 12:00pm -2:30pm. Please have your student ID number ready for the photographer.
PICTURE DAY THANK YOU AND MORE HELP NEEDED
Thank you to all the volunteers who worked on Picture Day and Picture Day set up, 8/16-8/17, both inside and outside of the gym. We appreciate the time you took out of your day to help the students of PVPHS.
We still need more HELP!! We are short of volunteers for Late Picture Day on the first day of school, 8/25. The time is 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
We also need help the afternoon of 8/25 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm. If you would like to help, please email pvphsptsa@gmail.com with your name and contact information.
Textbook Pick-Up
Students needing to pick up textbooks can do so at the following times. Bring your ID/or ID number, your class schedule, and textbook form (extras will be available).
Monday, August 22 - 8:00am - 3:30pm
Wednesday, August 25 - 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Lockers
Students still needing to select a locker can do so at any time. Place a lock on any open locker and return the Locker Assignment Form. Please note the form requires parent's signature. Return the completed form to the Attendance Office.
Schedule Change Requests
Schedule Change Requests are no longer being accepted electronically. Students still needing to request changes should pick up a hard copy form in the Counseling Office starting Wednesday (8/21).
Some students have struggled to see their schedules online in Aeries or on the Aeries app. If you are looking at your schedule online and it doesn't look correct or is missing a class you know you have, you must deselect the box marked "View Current Term". It will then allow you to see all of your classes. If you are using the Aeries app and having the same issue, you may have to toggle between the "Current Term" and "Future Term" to see your full schedule. This seems to be happening with semester courses more frequently.
If you are still unable to view your schedule, please contact the Aeries help desk through the district at help@pvpusd.net
COVID Safety Protocols and Procedures
Please read the following site reminders and updated information from our district.
- Per District direction- effective immediately PVPHS will require masking at all times on campus with the exception of eating or drinking. Students will be allowed mask breaks if they are outside and more than 6 feet away from other individuals.
- Before entering campus, all students must show they have completed the Covid screening by showing a "green screen" on their phone. An alternative option will be available for students without phones.
Hint: Save this website on your phone for easy access! Students from last year recommend doing the screener at home and taking a screenshot of the green screen with the correct date to show staff to avoid internet issues on campus.
Campus Entry Points
Students can enter campus and be screened at three entry points (yellow stars on map below) starting at 6:30 am:
- The Main Gate
- The Cafeteria Gate
- The SMERT Gate (7:30 am - 8:05 am)
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Protocols for Athletics and PE
- All spectators at Athletic events must wear a mask, no matter if they are indoor or outdoor events
- Athletes will need to wear masks at all times indoors and "as tolerated" outdoors
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Food Services
PVPUSD is offering FREE breakfast and lunch to all students. This program will run throughout the 2021-2022 school year for all K-12 school sites. Check out more information here: https://pvpusdschoolnutrition.net
Stay Informed
PVPHS is so excited to welcome back our Panthers to campus full time! Please help us to do so by following all COVID procedures and protocols. Any updates will be communicated via Principal's Updates, Aeries Communications and our school website: https://pvphs.pvpusd.net
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Freshmen interested in running for Class President or Class Vice-President and being a part of ASB should download the 2021-2022 Freshman Election Packet. All applications are due in P115 by Tuesday, August 31 at 12:35pm.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Attention all Juniors and Seniors. It's that time of year again...National Honor Society is looking for some great NEW members. If you have a total unweighted GPA of 3.65 or higher (check current eligibility list HERE) and are interested in submitting a Candidate Information Packet (C.I.P.) for consideration, you must attend a MANDATORY information meeting on Sept 1, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Location TBD. We will go over the guidelines and expectations for NHS as well as how to fill out your packet. This meeting will provide you with information regarding what is considered acceptable community service, citizenship, and meritorious leadership. Please make a reservation and make sure you attend as your attendance is required to submit a C.I.P. for consideration. Meeting reservation form.
Any questions, please contact PVPHS NHS adviser, Mrs Borstel via Teams or by email at borstelp@pvpusd.net
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California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Applications
California Scholarship Federation (California's OLDEST honor society) begins their fall collection on August 30th.
Collections are at lunch August 30th – September 15th. Check the eligibility lists (HERE) and outside of H65 and the Hawthorne Office to see if you qualify.
Applications are in the Hawthorne Office and H65. Apps are accepted in (location to be determined – will be in the bulletin) during lunch ONLY. Collections end September 15th @ lunch BUT DON’T wait until the last day to turn in the form!! Membership is $25 (if paying with a check, make it payable to PVPHS – CSF and put the student’s name on the memo line). Freshmen may not apply this time as they have not yet earned grades in high school. Come and be a part of this AWESOME student recognition program!
Please note…if you are name is not on the list, please see adviser as it may be a clerical error.
Remember…NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED and you must use the official PVPHS application from campus.
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Technology Student Association (TSA) National Final Competition Success for PVPHS student competitors
Over the summer, PVPHS students advanced to participate in Technology Student Association National Final competition in the following events: Biotechnology Design, Board Game Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Coding, Cybersecurity, Debating Technology Issues, Digital Video Production, Essays on Technology, Engineering Design, Fashion Design and Technology, Future Technology Teacher, IT Fundamentals Preparation, Music Production, Prepared Presentation, Software Development. The following students achieved great success in the Nation. Congratulation to all students who competed! Special thanks to recent graduates Aksh Garg and Ian Miller who provided tremendous contribution and leadership to our TSA chapter during their high school years.
First Place in Software Development: Aksh Garg, Justin Liu, Rithvik Veturi
Seventh Place in Coding: Aksh Garg, Akash Anand
Seventh Place in Music Production: Ian Miller, Adina Pak, Vanessa Niu
California TSA Coach/Advisor Of The Year: Chaz Lee
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization for students who are engaged in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). PVPHS chapter of TSA is actively recruiting new members for the upcoming season.
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Software Development: Aksh Garg, Justin Liu, Rithvik Veturi |
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Coding: Aksh Garg, Akash Anand |
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Music Production: Ian Miller, Adina Pak, Vanessa Niu |
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SCHOOLINKS: STUDENTS ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT NOW
PVPUSD is launching our new college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks. SchooLinks helps students discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create an individualized career and academic plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals. SchooLinks is now accessible to our students. All students need to log on and activate their account by following the directions below. Information can also be found here: https://bit.ly/PVPHSCCC
How to Login as a Student
1. Log in to your PVPUSD Student Portal
2. Click on the “SchooLinks” Tile to launch program
3. Choose Single Sign On (SSO) with Google
4. Use your PVPUSD student email address & password
Once you log in you will be prompted to complete the “Find Your Path” Assessment (approximate time: 10 minutes). Complete this lesson and you can begin to access and explore the SchooLinks site.
VIRTUAL COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE SERIES BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2nd
The College Career Center of Palos Verdes Peninsula High will once again provide safe, up to date and extensive resources to our students, families and the PVPUSD community. In order to keep students, families, and our presenters safe we will provide all presentations virtually this Fall. A complete list of events is available and each presentation will require pre-registration at https://bit.ly/PVPHSCCC
Registration opens about 1 week prior and closes the day before the event. These events will not be recorded.
Our first event is on Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30P. Tim Brunold, Dean of Admissions at University of Southern California will discuss the ever changing landscape of College Admissions, the impact of COVID, the overall college application process and the continued importance of students finding the right fit. Registration will begin on Wednesday, August 25th.
CLASS OF 2022 & CLASS OF 2023
College Representative visits will begin on September 9th! College Reps are just beginning to sign up so check out who will be here and register to attend on SchooLinks. This list changes every day so make sure to check back often. Students will attend College Rep visits in the CCC while the College Rep joins us virtually. You must register on SchooLinks to attend and you must provide a teacher permission slip. All details about how to register and attend can be found at https://bit.ly/PVPHSCCC “Students Attending College Rep Visits”. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Arico aricoj@pvpusd.net
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THE PENINSULA ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB WELCOMES OUR NEW FRESHMEN AND RETURNING ATHLETES, PARENTS, FRIENDS & ALUMNI!
The mission of the Athletic Booster Club (ABC) is to support all students and the community that benefits from the athletic facilities at Peninsula High School. The ABC Board Members works closely with the PVPHS Principal, Athletic Director and Administration to prioritize the allocations of funds to support a variety of initiatives, including:
- Athletic trainers
- Capital improvements to athletic facilities
- New scoreboards
- Concession stands
- Expanded trainer and equipment rooms
- Track, field and court maintenance
- Tuff sheds for team storage
You are encouraged to show your support for the Athletic Booster Club and become a member. Click the ABC Website www.pvphsabc.com to join today.
The ABC Website also has an online merchandise store where you can purchase select Panther gear all year long.
We appreciate your support of our student athletes and look forward to another great year of Panther Sports!
Please note the ABC website did experience some recent technical difficulties and has since been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you when trying to join ABC.
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Sincerely,
Dr. Brent Kuykendall
Principal
All District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Title IX Contact: Richard Licciardello, 310-378-9966 x 417
Section 504 Contact: Michael Bosler, 310-378-9966 x 444
375 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
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