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Hope you can join us for our first virtual coffee chat of the school year with our school counselors! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from your counselors and get your questions answered!

Follow Dr. Kuykendall on Instagram @pvphsprincipal for his weekly messages about what's happening on campus.

CDPH Guidance page: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Schools/SymptomGuidance.aspx

COVID-19 Guidance page: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/covidcommunity/

COLLEGE REP VISITS

College Career Center welcomes Juniors and Seniors to attend in-person College Rep Visits which continue through October in the CCC. A full schedule is available on SchooLinks and all students MUST have a signed Teacher Permission Slip turned in 24 hours prior to the event to attend (even if they do not have a class during the time of meeting). Colleges visiting this week include University of Maryland, Washington University in St. Louis, Vassar, American University, University of the Pacific, Loyola Marymount, UCSD and many more. A full schedule of visits, instructions on how to sign up to attend, and to access the Teacher Permission Slip can be found here https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/CCC-CollegeRepVisits Colleges are still in the process of signing up for times to visit Peninsula so make sure you check back regularly. All Rep visits are for students only.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE NIGHT: UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID

Nancy Shafer of the PVPHS College Career Center presents Paying for College: Understanding Financial Aid on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30P in the PAC. This is deep dive into financial aid, what it is, how to find it and some of the pitfalls. All are welcome as it never too early to start learning about college financial aid.

Seniors: The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will not open until December 1st. The application year you want to use is 2025-2026 (the year you will be attending college). Make sure to check college websites for their financial aid application deadlines.

Alternative Schedule for the PSAT on October 16th

On October 16th Peninsula High School is hosting the PSAT/NMSQT for all 10th and 11th graders that registered. The test will take place in the morning, with a shortened day to follow the end of the test. More specific instructions regarding testing will be sent to students that registered for the exam. Below you will find the schedule for the day. Only test takers will be at school in the morning. All other students need to arrive to school with enough time to make it to their first class.

7:45am – doors will open for PSAT rooms

8:00am – PSAT will begin

Before 11:10am – exam will end

School Day Starts for All Students (update to start at 11:15)

0 Period: 11:15am – 11:40am

1st Period: 11:45am – 12:10pm

2nd Period: 12:15pm – 12:40pm

Lunch: 12:40pm – 1:15pm

3rd Period: 1:20pm – 1:45pm

4th Period: 1: 50pm – 2:15pm

5th Period: 2:20pm – 2:45pm

6th Period: 2:50pm – 3:15pm

FRESHMEN PARENTS/GUARDIANS, SAVE THE DATE!

If you are a FIRST-TIME high school parent/guardian of a freshman student, or just want a refresher course, please join us on Wednesday, 10/16, at 8:30am in the Main Gym. Please park in the student parking lot in front of the Main Gym. We will be discussing high school policies, procedures and overall transition to high school.

We look forward to seeing you! - PEN School Counselors

Last week, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Society) had a Sudoku workshop in Mr. Buda's room (S50). Students had fun playing a game involving math! It was awesome to have kids laughing and having fun with math!!

Panthers, it's time to lace up for the 16th annual Skechers Walk! Every year, our district unites to raise thousands of dollars in support of our 18 PVUSD schools and vital programs. As one of our biggest fundraisers, this walk directly funds incredible initiatives like the SMERT Building, the College & Career Center, the Science Fair, and so much more. If you can’t make it day-of, no worries! You can register as a virtual walker and still support our district. Let’s rally together and make this year our best yet. Register today!

Calling all artistic Panthers!

The annual PTSA Reflections program is in full swing and we encourage your participation. The deadline for entries is October 24th, 2024.

Each year, the PTA Reflections program offers students a platform to express their unique perspectives and interpretation of a student-created theme. For the 2024-2025 school year, the theme is “Accepting Imperfection,” which serves as a powerful reminder that our flaws and mistakes are just as much a part of us as our strengths and are a natural and beautiful part of being human.

To find more information go to the link below and then click on the PV Peninsula icon and enter. Also, on the entry form, please enter the email address that you’re most likely to check so we can contact you if needed.

https://pvpcouncilofptas.memberplanet.com/Reflections-Art-Program.html

Please reach out to Yvette D’Elia with your questions:

pvphsreflections@gmail.com

Movie night!

Come to the fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. to watch Coraline. Concessions such as popcorn, baked goods, and hot chocolate will be sold, so bring some money for food, drinks, and remember to also bring blankets and pillows to get comfortable. Bring your friends and join us on Tuesday!