Thursday, January 08, 2026
Regular Schedule Today
GENERAL
PHYSICS TEAM
Would you like to participate in the Physics Olympiad in February and the Physics Bowl in April? Then join the Physics Team which is open to all current and former physics students. All are encouraged to join and don’t think that you’d be “hurting the team.” Visit Mr. Greenberg in H61 or email him at [email protected] to get a registration form. Deadline to submit is Friday, Jan. 09.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The South Coast California Native Plant Society needs your help on Sunday, Jan. 11, Sunday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Mar.22 from 10 am to noon. Volunteers will help keep the garden at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center clean and healthy while gaining valuable gardening skills. You may also earn community service hours as well. Gloves and tools are provided. Email [email protected] to sign up.
COUNSELING
SOPHOMORE COUNSELING PROGRAM
Sophomores, take advantage of a special counseling program designed just for you and your parents. It will help you plan for academic growth, future course selection and long-term goals. You and a parent or guardian must attend one of the group presentations on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 8:30 am (location to be announced) or a virtual meeting Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:00 pm (link will be sent later). After the group meeting, an individual meeting time will be scheduled for the student and parent/guardian. Check with the Counseling Office for further details.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
CAREER EXPLORATION SEMINAR POSTPONED
Due to scheduling conflicts, the career exploration seminar scheduled for Jan. 14 has been postponed. The new date and additional information will be available soon.
BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE
Are you a junior interested in applying to be a delegate to Boys’ State or Girls’ State? Mark your calendar now for the upcoming information meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13 at lunch in the CCC. Current Panthers who participated in this leadership and citizenship program will be there to talk about their experiences and answer questions. Deadline to apply to Boys’ and Girls’ State is Jan. 22. Applications are available on the CCC page on Pen’s website.
AT-HOME PRACTICE ACT/SAT
The College and Career Center is offering an at-home practice test for sophomores and juniors on Saturday, Jan.24. It is a full length, computer based test that mirrors the official exams. This is a practice test only and is not official nor is it the PSAT. Students may register in the CCC TODAY through Friday, Jan. 16 during Panther Time or lunch. A $20 donation is appreciated. Deadline for registering is Friday, Jan. 16 by the end of lunch. See Mrs. Arico in the CCC with questions.
CLUBS
MATH TEAM
Join the Math Team for the first ASMA of the year TODAY during lunch in room S44. ASMA is a seven question test with calculators permitted. You can also earn 30 minutes of Mu Alpha Theta credit for participating.