Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Late Start Schedule Today

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

GENERAL

THE PEN IS BACK

The first issue of The Pen is available online! Check out Peninsula’s own student newspaper here.

KRISPY KREME FUNDRAISER

Satisfy your sugar craving and buy a Krispy Kreme donut from Link Crew TODAY during the late start from 9:00 to 10:10 am. A booth will be outside the Main Gym and another outside the Main Office. Donuts are $2 each. Cash and Apple Pay are accepted. Enjoy a yummy donut and help Link Crew.

BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD

Like to participate in the Biology Olympiad in February, come to P208 TODAY at lunch to learn how to sign up for the exam. The deadline to sign up is this weekend.

CORNERSTONE ALUMS

The senior picture of Cornerstone alumnae will be taken TODAY at 8:40 am at the school front lawn. Dress in regular school attire and be on time as late arrivals will not be included. Email [email protected] with questions.

PICKLEBALL TIME

The annual pickleball tournament starts TODAY at lunch. Come to the outdoor basketball hoops to watch and if you are a player, look for your game time coming in a Teams chat.

CAPITOL CONVOY

Learn how the state government works when you go to Sacramento with Capitol Convoy. You’ll meet with state legislators, develop leadership skills and advocate for Pen. Come to the meeting TODAY at lunch in the CCC and find out more. Applications may be submitted here.

MU ALPHA THETA

If you are interested in joining Mu Alpha  Theta, the Math National Honor Society, your completed candidate information packet, unofficial transcripts and $30 check must be submitted TODAY through Friday, Nov. 7 to S50 during lunch. You must be enrolled in pre-calculus or higher and maintain an A in all math classes (Bs in AP or honors classes). 

Email questions to [email protected].

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 Nov. 14. A special showing for Pen students is on Wednesday, Nov. 12 during Panther Time with pizza provided by the PTSA. An evening reception open to parents, students and guests will also be held on Nov. 12 starting at 6:00 pm. Winners in each category will be announced and awards distributed. 

PEF INSTRUMENT DRIVE

Do you have a violin you no longer play? Or a flute that is gathering dust? Drop off your gently used instruments at the Peninsula Education Foundation, 300-A Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates Wednesday, Nov. 12 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 on Thursday, 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.

COUNSELING

LAHC DUAL ENROLLMENT PREVIEWS

In conjunction with LA Harbor College, Pen offers a variety of dual enrollment classes for the spring semester. Open to current 11th and 12th grade students, each course earns weighted GPA credit as well as high school and college credit. Previews of classes including abnormal psychology, film appreciation, business law and more will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12 through Tuesday, Nov. 18. Contact Monica Hamilton at [email protected] for more details.

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

LA HARBOR COLLEGE REP VISIT

Representatives from LA Harbor College will be on campus at the CCC Monday, Nov. 10 during lunch to share information about their programs, admissions, student opportunities and more. Stop by and take advantage to learn about LAHC.

AT-HOME PRACTICE ACT/SAT TEST

The CCC is offering an at-home practice ACT or SAT test for sophomores and juniors on Saturday, Nov. 15. It will be a full-length, computer-based practice test that closely mirrors the official exams and give students an authentic testing experience. This is a practice test only. It is not official and not the PSAT. Students may register at the CCC TODAY through Thursday, Nov. 6 at Panther Time or lunch. A $20 donation is appreciated. Registration deadline is Nov. 6 by the end of lunch.

CLUBS

MATH TEAM

Join the Math Team for their general meeting TODAY in S44 at lunch. There are some shirts still available for $25 each. Email [email protected] with questions.

RED CROSS CLUB     

Get hands on practice and training for CPR at the Red Cross Club meeting TODAY at lunch in S46. You could save a life.

ATHLETICS

EARLY DISMISSAL: TENNIS

Please dismiss all varsity girls’ tennis players at 10:45 am today for their CIF match at Bonita High in La Verne.

EARLY DISMISSAL: CROSS COUNTRY

Please dismiss all cross-country team members at 10:45 am today for the Bay League Finals Cross Country race.

FINAL BOYS’ SOCCER TRYOUTS

Last chance to try out for the boys’ soccer team is TOMORROW, Nov. 6 at 2:30 pm at the stadium field. Email Coach Daley at [email protected] with questions.

CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER

The holidays will be here before you know it, so be sure to help the baseball team and order your holiday wreaths, garlands and Christmas tree from them. Wreaths and garlands must be ordered from a baseball team member or by contacting Dave Schreiner at [email protected] . You may also call (310) 200-5889 to place an order. Christmas trees may also be ordered at the same email and phone number or by clicking here. Deadline to order is TODAY.