WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

Late Start Schedule Today

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, OCTOBER 02

GENERAL

ACADEMIC DECATHALON

Freshmen--want pizza? Like to learn more about Aca Dec? Come to P105 at lunch TODAY to discover Academic Decathalon and enjoy free pizza.

BAND FUNDRAISER

Come to the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 4 and help support Peninsula’s band. For only $10, you’ll have pancakes until you can eat no more. Show up at the covered lunch area between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and you’ll enjoy food, bingo and prizes.

BLACK OUT FOOTBALL       

Pull up to South High this Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 pm for the Black Out football game. It’s night football and a totally different vibe. Come to school dressed in all black and carry your hype over to the game. Go Panthers!

YEARBOOK CONTRIBUTORS

If you are interested in writing stories and capturing soon to be nostalgic moments, consider joining the staff of Pen’s award winning yearbook, La Pantera. Writers, videographers, photographers and more are needed. Contact [email protected] for more information and follow on Instagram @pvphs_yearbook.

CHECK-MATES

If chess is your game, don’t miss the multigenerational meet at the Malaga Cove Library Galley in Palos Verdes Estates on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Chess players from third grade and up are welcome. Caregivers must stay with children for the entire event. Call (310) 377-9584, extension 603 for more information.

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.

FREE E-BIKE SAFETY COURSE

Do you have an e-bike you’d like to ride to school and still need to fulfill the safety requirement? Come to the free, e-bike safety course offered by Pedego Palos Verdes on Friday, Oct. 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the PVE City Hall. There will be swag, tire checks, bike service coupon and food. Register at pvestates.org/ebikesafety.

CELEBRATE AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY

Are you an artist, photographer or writer who wants to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday? The Daughters of the American Revolution, Point Vicente chapter, is sponsoring two contests to promote good citizenship and American heritage. There is the potential for monetary awards and national recognition. The topic for the Junior American Citizen contest is celebrating 250 years of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The second contest is an essay and video depiction of a figure from the American Revolution era and discuss how he/she influenced the revolution and contributed to the founding of our nation. Deadline for submitting is Nov. 1. For more details on the Junior American Citizen contest, email [email protected]. Information on the American history and patriot contest is available by emailing [email protected].

COUNSELING

LEVEL CHANGE DEADLINE

If you want to level down in a class, the deadline to complete the request is this Friday, Oct. 3. 

FRESHMEN PARENT ORIENTATION

Attention freshmen parents--Circle Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 8:30 to 9:30 am on your calendar because that’s when Pen’s counselors welcome you virtually to discuss what parents need to know in order to help your freshmen navigate this year.

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

COLLEGE REP VISITS

Rep visits are in full swing through the end of October. The full list is at Maia Learning and be sure to get your signed teacher permission slip in on time.

ATHLETICS

EARLY DISMISSAL: TENNIS

Please excuse all varsity and JV tennis players at 1:15 pm today for their match at South Torrance.

EARLY DISMISSAL: CROSS COUNTRY

Please dismiss all members of the cross-country team after third period today for their competition. Participants meet at the Field House by 12:40 pm.

EARLY DISMISSAL: WATER POLO

Please excuse the varsity boys’ water polo team from fifth period today for their home game against Mira Costa.

GIRLS’ WATER POLO TRYOUTS

Looking for a sport that is fun in the water and competitive? Come to the girls’ water polo tryouts this Friday, Oct. 3 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm at the pool. No experience necessary; just a positive attitude. For more information, see Coach Kim on the pool deck during sixth period or email him at [email protected].