Principal's Update | April 24,2022 | Palos Verdes Intermediate

Sea Kings Families,

Our 7th-grade students returned from Pali Science Camp this week and the trip was a huge success. They learned about science, but hopefully more about the ways of the world. Letting go may be one of life's toughest challenges for a parent to manage (my oldest leaves for college in the fall), but there may be no better time to practice the balancing act than middle school. Parents and students face the same pressures from the constant barrage of social media pressure to keep up or define success. Students need our guidance, but our relationships with our kids must not be the cost- balance is key. As a parent, if we can remember that we can't control how the world treats our kids, but we can equip our kids to be resilient and embrace failure as an antecedent to success, we strengthen our relationships and support their long-term growth. The days are long but the years are fast.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for our first 'Coffee With The Principal' event. Be sure to click the news and alert below to submit your question.

Be Well...

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SOUTH BAY INTERMEDIATE TRACK MEET

Our PVIS team is primarily rostered through our PE teachers and their upcoming Track and Field Unit. If your student is enrolled in ISPE, coach Reid will be holding special try-outs for them at PV High School on May 2ND at 430 PM Go, Sea Kings!

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10 Tips For Doing Well on High School Entrance Exams - Educational Endeavors

Next week we start our CAASPP Testing. This will be our first administration of the CAASPP in three years. As we progress out from the pandemic and online learning, assessments like these are instrumental in helping to identify and quantify learning loss. Standardized assessments, classroom work, and grades are also measures used to assess student learning. We appreciate our community for your support in recognizing the importance of the CAASPP assessment. The schedule and some helpful links with tips for student preparation are included below.

Thank you.

HELPFUL LINKS

https://www.kumon.com/resources/5-easy-tips-to-prepare-for-standardized-testing-season/

https://blog.edpuzzle.com/teaching-today/prepare-students-for-standardized-testing/

https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/tips-for-easing-test-anxiety

Block Scheduling on Testing Days:

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News & Announcements

Connect With Your School Counselor and/or Support Specialist

Our support staff is here to support you. Learn more about schedule changes, counseling support, and more.

Coffee with the Principal

PVIS community you are invited to attend a Coffee with the Principal forum.

CAASPP TESTING

Next week we start our CAASPP Testing. This will be our first administration of the CAASPP in three years.

SOUTH BAY INTERMEDIATE TRACK MEET

MAY 24TH

Yearbook Sales Open!

Please follow the link to purchase a PVIS 2021-22 yearbook! Hurry to order prices go up soon!

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Activities

We are looking forward to celebrating our 8th graders. Learn how you can help here.

8th Grade Universal Studios Trip

Friday, May 20th 7:30am - 6:00pm

SUMMER PEP 2022 |June 21 - July 15, 2022

Students entering the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the fall can enroll in classes at Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Intermediate School or Miraleste Intermediate School for Summer PEP 2022.

Spring Parent Education Trilogy

The District is excited to offer a Spring Parent Education Trilogy beginning 4/21 at 6:00. Please click the links on the flyer to register.

FREE VIRTUAL TUTORS AVAILABLE

PVPUSD has partnered with Air Tutors to provide additional support for our students.

April 27th Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda

5:30pm Open Session

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