Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Late Start Schedule Today

Zero period begins at 9:30 am; first period at 10:15

GENERAL

REFLECTIONS EXHIBIT

All of the more than 60 entries to the Reflections art contest will be on display at the Bradbury-Smith Art Gallery behind the library now through Friday, Nov. 14. An evening reception open to parents, students and guests will be held tonight starting at 6:00 pm. Winners in each category will be announced and awards distributed at the reception. 

ELVES NEEDED

It’s almost time for the annual holiday visit by the Willenberg students to Pen and elves are needed. You will be a buddy to a Willenberg student on Thursday, Dec. 11 and take them to do crafts, play basketball, and go caroling. Then at lunch, they’ll perform a concert for the Panthers. Fill out the form under Panther Picks on the website or in your grade level Teams. Deadline for applying is Friday, Nov. 21.

PEF INSTRUMENT DRIVE

Do you have a violin you no longer play? Or a flute gathering dust? Drop off your gently used instruments at the Peninsula Education Foundation, 300-A Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates TODAY through Friday, Nov. 14 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm where they will find a second life. The PEF will have them repaired and refurbished so they may be played again. For further information, call (310) 378-3378 or email [email protected]. 

ADVANCED INTERNSHIP WEBINAR

You will receive valuable information on internships and summer advanced internships at the PVPUSD webinar, Think Internships, Think Future: Why It Starts Now TOMORROW, Nov. 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. You’ll learn how internships can shape your future goals as well as discover opportunities. Watch the Bulletin for the upcoming link to join.

CHOIRCOPIA

Listen to some catchy tunes from your favorite pop artists when the choir performs at their pop-up concert Tuesday, Nov. 18 at lunch outside S33. Don’t miss it!

NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the growing impact of this disease on children and youth. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes may affect young people and require attention from families, schools and health professionals. For more information about diabetes in children, click here. Data about Type 1 diabetes is available here. Material regarding prevention of Type 2 diabetes in children may be accessed here.

FREE FOOD

Don’t forget that Pen offers free breakfasts and lunches to students all year long. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 7:15 to 8:30 am as well as during Panther Time at both the cart outside the library and the cafeteria. Free lunches are offered at the cafeteria and the outside cart. If you want to buy food or snacks, remember Pen’s food service is cashless, so be sure to have money loaded on your Titan account.

COUNSELING

LAHC DUAL ENROLLMENT PREVIEWS

If you are a junior or senior, learn more about the dual enrollment opportunities at LA Harbor College this week. TODAY at lunch in S45, there is a presentation about the abnormal psychology class. TOMORROW, Nov. 13 at lunch in H45, explore film appreciation. Friday, Nov. 14, come to S52 for business law information. Next week, on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at lunch, there are two presentations in S52: one for college 101 and the other for data visualization in social sciences. Contact the Counseling Office for more information.

CLUBS

GSA CLUB

Come to the Gender Sexuality Alliance club meeting TODAY at lunch in H12. There will be ice cream and a safe environment.

ATHLETICS

FREE LACROSSE CAMP

To celebrate National Native American Heritage month, the girls’ lacrosse program is sponsoring a free Celebrate Lacrosse camp on Saturday, Nov. 15 on the stadium field from 9:30 am to noon. All are welcome, no experience or equipment needed. Just be sure to fill out the interest form before Saturday. Sticks, googles, helmets, mouth guards and fun will be provided. Bring your cleats or running shoes.

FUNDRAISER & GAME

Come and cheer on the girls’ water polo team when they take on Culver City, Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 3:30 pm. After all the cheering, you’ll need a hearty dinner so go to MOD Pizza after the game and continue to support the team. Mention the girls’ water polo team when ordering or if ordering online, use the code MODGIVES20. Either way, 20% of your order comes back to the team. A win in or out of the pool.

 SWIM TEAM TRYOUTS

Mark Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 am on your calendar. It’s time for swim team tryouts. If you are new to the team or on JV last year, you must attend. Varsity swimmers must send their most recent swim meet times to Coach Bellows. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to the Athletic Clearance page on the website prior to tryouts. Contact Coach Bellows at [email protected] with questions.