Sea Kings Families,

PVIS is the best intermediate school around, and our community is second to none. I am grateful to lead this school and work with some of the best people I have ever come to know. Despite this, like any other school in the world, we have challenges to face and overcome for the betterment of our kids. The challenges typically come in waves and can seem all-encompassing. Still, I am always reenergized by our community and their willingness to offer support- again, a second-to-none community. 

Upon return from spring break, I invite you to join me for a few Coffee with the Principal events. This will give us an excellent opportunity to speak openly, ask questions, and, most importantly, collaborate. More info will be emailed. 

In closing, I would like to share a bit of my wife's Chamorro (Guam) cultural practice for harmony. Let it be whatever it is to you.. A great reminder,  a reset, or a boost as we begin to close our year.

Dr. Katherine Augon’s concept of Inafa’Maolek:

Inafa'maolek is a Chamorro practice of good harmony within and for our community by practicing these six values:

1. "Respetu"- respect for each other always.

2. "Mangine"- Respect for elders and persons of authority.

3. "Mamahlao"- To be humble.

4. "Chenchule"- To give or donate.

5. "Che'lu" - Relationships with siblings,  and with the community, we are all family.

6. "Patgon"- Children are valued, and raising them is everyone's responsibility.

Please read the important information and reminders below:

COLOR BATTLE

• Color Battle Fundraising Event, Friday (3/25) 11 AM- 12:15 PM (min day dismissal). Please remember that while the colored powder is all-natural, participating students will be covered in it when they leave campus.
• Friday (3/25), minimum day dismissal (schedule here).

SPRING BREAK

• Spring break 3/28-4/1. Recommended using District provided COVID test kits April 3, 2022. Please report positive cases to administration/District testing services.

• Capture firsts, lasts, and everything in-between in the Palos Verdes Intermediate School yearbook. Reserve your copy before the prices increases on Friday, March 25, 2022.

• 7th-grade students attending Camp Pali (4/20-4/22). Please be on the lookout for an email directly from Pali requesting medical & other camp information for your student's visit.

• Please also remember COVID testing schedule/timeline, mandatory for attending Camp Pali. 
  • All staff and students attending an overnight field trip must have a certified confirmed negative rapid COVID test within 24 hours of leaving for the overnight field trip.

     

    All unvaccinated students must have a certified confirmed negative PCR test within 48 hours of the overnight field trip in addition to a confirmed negative rapid COVID test (detailed above).

     

    Students and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 within 90 days prior to the start of the trip are exempt from the testing requirement upon presentation of a doctor's confirmation to the principal's designee.