February 14th, 2021
Dear Sea Kings,
Happy Valentine's Day! See below for details on all things happening at PV High. Remember this upcoming week has an adjusted schedule and Wednesday is a minimum B-day, not an all period day.
Sincerely,
Allan Tyner, Ed.D.
Principal
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Student Spotlight
We had 78 PVHS researchers enter and compete this week at the Virtual Palos Verdes Peninsula Science and Engineering Fair. This year it was especially unique to have students develop their investigative questions, run their experiments, and then prepare for the first-ever virtual fair to present their findings to the scientific community during the pandemic and while doing distance learning. Pretty impressive! Science Research is a Period 7 class where students work independently and outside the school day to further their scientific knowledge in an area of science that they choose. All PVHS researchers are to be commended for their commitment to excellence and resilience.
Category Award Winners
Animal Sciences
1st place-Andrea Lin
2nd place-Connor Mackey, Aidan O'Donnell, Ronan Volman
3rd place-Rohan Gianchandani
Behavioral/Social Sciences
1st place-Lily Kresser, Audrey Munro
2nd place-Jasmine Alagoz, William Bray
Biochemistry/Chemistry
1st place-Asha Timm
3rd place-Anne-Sophie Corry
Biomedical and Health Sciences
1st place-Sasha Chehrzadeh
3rd place-Richard Criley, Williams Criley, Kai Mohl
Earth/Environmental Sciences
1st place-Abbie Maemoto
Microbiology
2nd place-Nolan Brandt, Phillipe Wiederkehr
Physics and Astronomy
2nd place-Daniel Belzberg, Kapil Dheeriya, John Kim
Plant Sciences
1st place-Kaylin Lee, Emma Nelson, Hana Tomizawa
2nd place-Sarah Keller
3rd place-Ben Trotter
Special Awards
American Meteorological Society
Calvin Barnum, Izzy Farrow
Samantha Laurin, Adela Riggs
American Psychological Award
Milana Herrera
Association of Women Geoscientists Award
Aurora Khatibi Garrity
ASM Materials Education Foundation Award
David Maemoto
Harvard Club of California Physical Science Award
Ava Simpson
NASA Earth System Science Award
Janna Lee
RICOH Sustainable Development Award
Noah Lin, Karl Velazquez
United States Air Force Award
Jenna Chow
USC Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Awards
9th grade-Gia Bohorquez
11th grade-Milana Herrera
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February 12, 2021 was Lunar New Year. Ms. Wei's Chinese students held virtual celebrations by making dumplings, writing calligraphy, making Ox paper lanterns, and researching this holiday. They learned a lot and had so much fun. Ms. Wei and her students wish all PVHS families a safe and healthy Year of Ox!
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Remember the Tritons Virtual One Step at a Time Walkathon
February 16-21, 2021
Registration and Donation link:
Unite the fight in honor of Dr. Keely Hafer, Associate Principal, and Coach Brian Edelman, Boys Basketball, benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
To participate in this event with your family and friends visit the link above, walk your mileage between 2/16-21, and donate/encourage donations by Wednesday 2/24.
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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.
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Activities Updates
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
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Counseling Office Updates
All Students: Course selection for next school year has started. 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.
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We’re on Instagram! Follow us @PVHSCounseling_
PVHS Counselors are on Instagram and we want to connect with you. Follow our handle: @PVHSCounseling_ for updates, announcements, and program information from your counselors.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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Visit our PVPUSD Families Connected page for recent PVPUSD parent education videos and a wide array of free youth wellness resources.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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College and Career Center Updates |
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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!
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SCHOLARSHIPS for the SENIOR CLASS OF 2021 - We are currently in the midst of scholarship season for our LOCAL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS! Please consider applying for these scholarships because, soon, they will be gone! Check out the Daily Bulletin & Naviance regularly for scholarship opportunities. For a complete list, CLICK HERE. You’ve got to be in it, to win it!
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Upcoming Sports Tryout Information
Girls Lacrosse - February 19th 4pm
Boys Tennis - February 20th 9am
Swim Team - February 20th 8am
Boys Golf - February 22nd 3pm
Girls Tennis - February 23rd 3pm
Girls Golf - February 23rd 3pm
All Athletes must clear first to tryout at:
A current Physical is needed to clear.
Also, please fill out the COVID Waiver form in Permission Click:
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Next Week at a Glance
Monday February 15th
Tuesday February 16th
- A Day
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Remember the Tritons Walk starts today! To participate in this event with your family and friends visit the link here, walk your mileage between 2/16-21, and donate/encourage donations by Wednesday 2/24.
- Chipotle Fundraiser from 4-8pm benefiting Remember the Tritons Walk and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
Wednesday February 17th
Thursday February 18th
Friday February 19th
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