January 31st, 2021  Dear Sea Kings, See below for details on all things happening at PV High! Sincerely, Allan Tyner, Ed.D.  Principal

Student Spotlight Five PVHS music students made the WIBC (Western International Band Conference) Honor Bands. The Festival is normally held in Seattle, but it's being held virtually this year on Feb. 20 and 21st. These students will get to work with accomplished musicians in the music world, including Joe Alessi, Allen Vizzutti, Julian Bliss, Pat Sheridan, Frank Ticheli and dozens of others. It's an incredible opportunity. Students representing PVHS in the WIBC Honors Bands are: Calvin Barnum, Junior Trumpet Player Zusan Hu, Sophomore Alto Saxophone Player Sam Malekzadeh, Junior Baritone Saxophone Player William Sasaki, Junior Trumpet Player Johanna Walter, Freshman Clarinet Player

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: 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. 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 SAT and/or 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. SAT: Saturday, February 20, 9:00 AM (PST) – Deadline to register: February 5th! ACT: Saturday, March 6, 9:00 AM (PST) – Deadline to register: February 22nd! REGISTER HERE

Next Week at a Glance Monday February 1st A Day School Site Council meeting at 3pm via Zoom. Please contact SSC Chair Cathy Fresch at queenbee98@cox.net for the link or click here for the agenda Tuesday February 2nd B Day Future Sea Kings! Join Dr. Tyner virtually during our fouth and final Principal's Forum. The presentation at 2pm will focus on our Special Education program and at 3pm will be our general presentation. Dr. Tyner will share with you all of the wonderful things we have to offer at Palos Verdes High School. From our strong academic classes, winning athletic programs, focus on student wellness, and more, you can be sure to learn what life as a Sea King is all about. Click here to register. Wednesday February 3rd All Period Day. Click here for the bell schedule. Thursday February 4th A Day Friday February 5th B Day