November 15th, 2020  Dear Sea Kings, Please see below for updates on everything happening at PVHS. We encourage everyone to continue to check our Distance Learning webpage for additional updates and information as well. On our school webpage you will also find quick links for technology help, scheduling a meeting with your counselor, and reporting an issue anonymously. Check the right hand side of the main webpage for access to all three links. Sincerely, Allan Tyner, Ed. D  Principal

Student Spotlight This week PVHS celebrated 13 student athletes who participated in the first National Signing Day. Congratulations to all on this amazing achievement!

2020 Homecoming Court Congratulations to your 2020 Homecoming Court Winners! Freshmen Prince Michael Decker Freshmen Princess Ashlyn Jensen Sophomore Prince Peter Kraemer Sophomore Princess McKenna Butcher Junior Prince Alexander Rusich Junior Princess Anna Terrell Senior King Aidan Eliason Senior Queen Daisy Robertson

ASB Updates Hey Sea Kings! Thanksgiving is upon us and it’s time to be grateful for what we have! Celebrate with us this week and participate in our daily activities or spread the kindness and "Gobble" a friend or family member. Monday: Mi familia Monday-thank your family and tag @pvasb!  Tuesday: Team Tuesday. Be sure to tell your teammates how grateful you are for them!  Wednesday: West Coast Wednesday. Tell us why we live in the best place!  Thursday: Thankful Thursday. What are you thankful for?  Friday: Friend Friday! Tell your friends you love them!

We also have Thankful “Gobbled” grams on our ASB Instagram page! Print them off and “gobble” your friends or even pay it forward and do an act of kindness!   Let’s show our Gratitude Sea Kings! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Counseling Office Updates Seniors- If you need a counselor letter of recommendation please reach out to your counselor directly as the deadline has passed. Attention 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. Unsure why you would see your counselor? Check out the Top 10 reasons to See your Counselor below. Top 10 Reasons to See Your Counselor Please click here if you would like to schedule an appointment with your counselor or one of our student support specialists Students your counselors know virtual learning is not easy. Now more than ever it is important to practice Self Care for your physical and mental well being. Use these tips to help you practice Self Care during virtual learning.

As a South Bay Families Connected partner school district, our teens have access to the new SBFC Virtual Teen Center. This was created by local teens from the South Bay community who understand the challenges that teens are facing during these current times. These teens have produced videos and curated resources to help support teens mental health and wellness. It is their goal to help others with practicing self-care and kindness, encourage teens to connect with their passions and remind the teen community they are not alone during these challenging times. Check out the resources at the link below.   https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/virtual-teen-center

Attention current 11th grade students. If you took the pre-ACT last year, your scores are available in Aeries under "test scores." Also be sure to look for an email from Ms. Carpenter to sign up for the PSAT in January. The PSAT is only being offered to current 11th grade students.

College and Career Center Updates

All current PVHS Chinese students and those who have completed Chinese program (1-5) are welcome to join the National Chinese Honor Society. We have great community service opportunities where your talents and passion to help others will shine. Click here for the application.

PTSA Updates Please see below for updates to the PTSA Bylaws. PTSA Bylaw Changes Even with all the challenges our kids are facing in these uncertain times, they are still creating art. I am delighted to be able to share with you the first-ever PVPUSD Council of PTAs All-Schools Reflections Art Gallery.   This link will take you to the PVPUSD Council of PTAs Reflections Gallery, where you'll be able to access the online galleries for every elementary, middle, and high school Reflections program.   Enjoy the creativity of our students as they interpret this year's Reflections theme: "I Matter Because ..."

Next Week at a Glance

Monday November 16th A Day Tuesday November 17th B-Day Wednesday November 18th Minimum A-Day. Click here for the bell schedule. Science National Honor Society is having its first general meeting and guest speaker event. The general meeting will start at 12:40 pm. Then, at 1:00 pm, the guest speaker, Natavan Dudkina, will begin her presentation, “Chemistry as a Central Science”, highlighting exciting, innovative applications from different branches of chemical research (a full description and Zoom code can be found on our google classroom - class code: cmqruk6). If you have any questions, feel free to email snhs.pvhs@gmail.com. Thursday November 19th B-Day “Terrific 10” Virtual College Programming for Grades 9-12. Click here for more information. Friday November 20th All Period Day (Normal Wednesday Schedule). Click here for the bell schedule. Happy Thanksgiving break Sea Kings!