PUMA BULLETIN

Week of January 30, 2012

PENINSULA IN THE COMMUNITY!

Congratulations to Ms. Berglund & Losa Veimau for volunteering at Habitat for Humanity on January 16th.  This was Ms. B's third day working with Habitat & Losa's second.  The PHS community is very proud of these two fabulous women.  Please inquire with them if you have projects at home that require a construction expert or if you want to be a part of any future volunteer days at Habitat for Humanity.

SCHOOL BOARD VISIT & NEW SCHOOL SITE

The PHS staff and students want to thank  Board of Trustee Steve Rogers for his visit on Tuesday.  Mr. Rogers' visit coincides with discussions at last week's Board meeting concerning a future location for PHS.  The San Mateo Daily Journal recently published an article which highlights the current status of this project, here is the link.

SWEATSHIRTS

Congratulations to Jose J. Barajas, as a result of winning and turning in his Star Card, Jose won a brand new PHS Sweatshirt.  Sweatshirts are here, please see Ms. Hytche in the office to purchase yours.  $30 for the classic look, $35 for the hoodie.

March 1^st is the deadline to purchase PHS senior sweatshirts.  You can get a hoodie or a crewneck. The price is $33.00 or $35.00.  See Ms. Rhodes.

Next Friday is the official start of Formal Fridays here at PHS. Wear your best fits. Whichever 4^th period class has the most participation will earn a prize. Leadership students will go to each 4th period class to take a tally of the students showing the most spirit. That class will win a prize!

Come by the Leadership and GSA table next Wednesday to get information on “why” it is wrong to be a bully. After the advisory, Leadership will host an informal discussion in the student lounge at lunch.

February starts a new 30-Day Challenge. Attend school everyday in the month of February and gets some free food.

Leadership wishes a very happy birthday to all February babies!

BLACK HISTORY

Are you aware that Black history Month started as Black History Week, then was two weeks then became a whole month? Yep. It was started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

Woodson chose the second week of February for Negro History Week because it marks the birthdays of two men who greatly influenced the black American population, Frederick Douglass, and Abraham Lincoln.

Seniors

The College and Career Center will be holding application workshops to help you fill out applications for the local community colleges in February.  More information will follow, so please stay tuned.

 

Attention All Students:
There will be a Black College Expo in Oakland on February 18^th from 9 am to 5 pm.  All students are eligible to attend.  Please see Ms. Jassal in the Career Center for more information.

 

Got Flexibility?

"Thursday February 2^nd, will be the first lunch time Dodge Ball game of the year! Meet in the gym at lunch if you are interested in playing."

DETENTION

 Wednesday after school mandatory detention has started. This means any student that cuts one or more periods or fails to serve lunchtime detention will be directed to attend after school detention on Wednesday.  There is a late bus that will provide transportation home.  Failure to attend this after school detention will result in a suspension!  Be here on time, stay all day, and you will have the privilege to leave early on Wednesdays at 1:45!!!

 

ELECTIVE CREDITS

Earn elective credits while promoting diversity on campus! The Gay-Straight Alliancemeets every Thursday in Room 114. Help us plan the Day of Silence and other activities to raise awareness about and combat homophobia and discrimination. See Ms. Clothier or Stefanie, club advisors, with any questions.

 

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