January 15, 2016 - Palm Valley School

Our Mission
Palm Valley School is a learning community that educates,
nurtures, and challenges each student to contribute to
our global society
Our Values
Exploration and inquiry
Inspiring, passionate, and innovative teaching
Academic, artistic, athletic growth
Trust, respect, and partnership
Diverse community
Responsibility to self and others
January 15, 2016
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18 - Martin Luther King Day - SCHOOL CLOSED
19-20 - MS/US Athletic Pictures - 3:40-4:40 pm
20 - PA New Year’s Breakfast and Coffee w/ Head of School - LS E1-3 - 8:15 am
20 - PA Executive Board Meeting - Lower School E1-3 - 9:15 am
21 - 5th Grade Move Up Day - MPR - 9:00 am-12:15 pm
22 - Preschool Free Dress Day
22 - MS/US Winter Concert - Gym - 2:00 pm
23 - SAT from 8 to noon
25-28 - Upper School Exam Week - MS/US UNBLOCKED
28 - 4th Grade to Mission San Juan Capistrano
29 - End of Quarter 2
29 - Preschool Free Dress Day
29 - Preschool Jungle Cruise - 10:00-11:15 am
29 - MS Pajama Day and Afternoon Movie
29 - Upper School Half Day
30 - PA Color Run Fundraiser - Gates Open @ 8:00 am; Run @ 9:30 am
31 - Science Open House - 1:00-4:00 pm
Annual Fund 2015-2016
A giant thank you to those of you who have already donated to this year's
Annual Fund. Your support and participation is critical to the Palm Valley
School's continued success. The thermometers outside each division are
rising! The first of the grades to reach 100%, wins a free dress day and
pizza lunch. Be sure to donate today by sending in the pledge envelope you
received in the mail or by going to our website at www.pvs.org. The Class
competition ends January 21 at midnight and the winning class will be
announced at the January 22 All School Assembly.
Thank You
Volume 2015/2016
Issue 17
Jan. 15, 2016
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Palm Valley School Annual Fund
Donors 2015-2016
Thank You for Your Support!
The Firebird Founders' Circle ($25,000+)
Judy Davis - Trustee
Doug and Jeanie Eberts
Tim Jochen and Lee Erwin - Trustee
Harvey and Missy Jabara
Paul and Carrie Stone - Trustee
The Leadership Circle ($5,000+)
Hetal and Roshni Bhakta
Saied and Cindy Habibipour
JP and Shelley Jefferson
Alise and Andreas Mauritzson - Trustee
David and Manny Mulé - Trustee
Susan and Timothy Rice
The Headmaster's Circle ($10,000+)
Bryan and Mary Jensen
Gail and Bryan Kocen - Trustee
Thanksgiving Alumni Reunion Event
The Phoenix Club ($2,500+)
Dee Dee and Greg Barton
Tom Clarke - Trustee
Greene Family
Marc and Jackie Hoffing
Jason and Kelley Huskey - Trustee
Brian and Angela Mauerman
Sarah Milmet
Janis Neighbors - Grandparent
Laura and Walter Neil - Trustee
Leslie Scheil
Brian and Cherise Sonderman
The Red and Black Club (Young Alumni Leadership Level - $1,000+)
John Armor and Mario Koppe
Andrew and Beth Bentley
Clifford and Angela Brown
Assad and Bahar Darawal
Donald and Yvonne Dougher
Bob and Julie Graves
Sara Habibipour - Student
Virgil and Theresa Hall in Honor of Mrs. Ferguson
Richard and Alice Hope - Grandparents
Jennifer and Dave Jenkins - Trustee
Henry and Christa Jones
The Kirkpatrick Family in honor of Norman Cohen, Faculty
Karen and Jack Makkai - Trustee
Mike and Lisa Olson
Moraino and Lisa Patencio
Robert Piano
Eric and Orli Presser
Ken Sarkis
John and Samara Shay - Trustee
Koushan Siami and Mojgaun Shams
Timothy and Jessica Spry
Eliya Toledano - Student
Toria Towery - Student
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Palm Valley School Annual Fund
Donors 2015-2016
Thank You for Your Support!
The Marywood-Palm Valley Society ($100+)
Lisa Marie Barker - Student
Stacey Barker - Student
Tiffany Barker - Student
Bauder Family & Adam
Golan & Jasmine Bosnino ‘15 - Alumni
Robert and Lenore Briskman - Grandparents
Jim and Dena Burke
Courtney Capetz - Student
Marianne Capetz - Student
John and Tonya Carr
Angeline Carroll - Student
Chase Carroll - Student
Lawrence Carroll - Student
Curt and Becky Chaffins
Hugo Chavez
Kelly Cronin
Cuevas Family
Sara Dawson and Craig Traupane
Manuel and Karen De Jesus
Nicole Diaz - Student
Adrienne DuBarry Walter
Peter and Stephanie Galgano
David and Laurie Greenberg
Hal and Larie Hall
Sally Hawthorne and Greg Rotman
Steven and Zahida Howard
Samantha Jacobs Chavez ‘07 - Alum
Megan Jefferson - Student
Sarah Jefferson - Student
David Kocen - Student
Sam Kocen ‘15 - Alum
Joseph Kaufmann ‘81 - Alum
Nick Kaufmann - Student
The Marywood-Palm Valley Society
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Oliver Kaufmann - Student
Christopher and Mary Ann Knight
Andrew and Adrienne Laule
Katherine Laule - Grandparent
Lindsey Leavitt
Michele LeBrett
Matthew Makkai ‘14 - Alum
Billy Mills ‘14 - Alum
Leo Milmet - Student
Michael and Christina Monroe
Brian and Bebsabe Morrison
David and Paige Nick
Patricia Riccio - Grandparent
Jacqueline Romo - Grandparent
Caroline Scheil - Student
Thomas and Renee Scheil - Grandparents
Barry Schnell
Lewis and Cynthia Shea - Grandparents
Andrea Randall Shih
Eric and Christina Sloan
Charles and Debra Sonderman - Grandparents
Jake Sonderman - Student
Luke Sonderman - Student
Daniel & Milo Stewart ‘13 - Alumni
Jackie Sutton ‘15 - Alum
Kyra Tanner - Student
Evelyn Thurman - Student
Paul and Melissa Welch
Qingguo and Luo Li Xu
Allen Zeman - Grandparent
Jingwen Zhu ‘15 - Alum
Friend of Palm Valley School ($1+)
Anonymous Donor on behalf of Maverick Avent, Adam Gamliel,
Diani Howard, Lily Jones, Levi Kassinove, Kyle Knight, Kathryn Peet-Greenburg,
Augustin Perthus, Bianca Torres, Aryah Yeasley - Students in Honor of Ms. Palmer
Anonymous Donor on behalf of Jack Bartholomew-Young, Jade De Jesus,
Lucas Dolemo, Lexie Eberts, Nathan Hubert, Dilen Kakar, Zachary Kazmouz,
Nathen Leavitt, Jordan Levy, Grace Milloway, Jake Presser, Myles Rotman,
Brynn Shih, Thomas Steinke – Students in Honor of Mrs. Levy
Macks Avent - Student
Madden Avent - Student
Maverick Avent - Student
Steve and Victoria Johnson
Vivian Just
Debra Temple in Honor of Mrs. Rice
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Palm Valley School Annual Fund
Donors 2015-2016
Thank You for Your Support!
Faculty & Staff
Sue Bajaj
Ivan Barbosa
Jorge Barraza
Michelle Bateman
Kenton Buck
Miguel Castro
Tonya Carr
Becky Chaffins
Jennifer Clark ‘92
Susan Deshpande
Kate DiMeno
Susan Farley
Colleen Ferguson
Francene Fisher
Domita Garza
Alastair Gilmour
Bob Graves
Jessica Graves
Laurie Greenberg
Stephanie Greenwood
Chris Griffin
Mark Guidry
Larie Hall
Raquel Hanson
Kyle Henning
Tom Hernandez
Mabel Huerta
Benito Jeronimo
Jeff Jeronimo
Erika Kaban
Matt Krause
Jackie Leany
Alyssa Lee
Elaine Lemieux
Anne Levy
Kelly Levy
Jack Makkai
Adrian Macias
Elizabeth Marron
Briana Mayeda
Rosemarie McDonnell
Raphael McGrew
Emily McKee ‘08
Dorothy Morden
Manny Mulé
Amyjoy Nebergall
Lisa Olson
Desireé Palmer
Samantha Pieper
Susan Rice
Shayami Ristaino
Tasha Romo
Doug & Nancy Sackett
Manuel Sandova
Ken Sarkis
Leslie Scheil
Patti Schnure
Andee Steinman
James Steinman ‘11
Amanda Swan
Heather Sweet
Jeri Lynn Urosevic
Annette Van Vliet
Susie Zachik
Mark Zalin
Robin Zeldin
The 1952 Society (Estate Gifts)
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To find more information about used uniforms, The Spirit Store, fundraising opportunities,
and other flyers, please see the online version of the Phoenix at pvs.org.
Science Open House: We all love the hands-on nature of science at Palm Valley! From the
SmartLab to robotics, egg drops off the top of the gym to forensic science in Biology class, our
students have fun participating in our science curriculum. Come play and learn with us!
On Sunday, January 31 from 1:00-4:00 pm, we will feature active science exploration all over
campus for Preschoolers through Upper Schoolers. This event is open to the public, so bring your
friends and neighbors as well!
News from the Upper School:
*Senior Spotlight: Suzannah Schmidt
Suzannah Schmidt has been a student at Palm Valley School since the 7th grade. She has dedicated her elective time to assisting Mrs. Van Vliet in the Kindergarten. She plans to attend Humboldt
State in the fall.
What do you appreciate the most in your friends?
Probably their acceptance. No matter what kind of
mood I'm in they always try to help me feel better…
usually by giving me cookies...
What is your desired occupation?
I want to be a teacher, or a therapist for a prison
rehabilitation program. Hopefully I will make it to the
Peace Corps, so that I can help people all around the
world. I'm not really sure what exactly I want to do
but my main goal is to make a difference in people's lives.
Who is your favorite heroine in history?
Josephine Baker. She adopted 12 kids of different
ethnicities and religions to make the point that
anyone is capable of loving anyone no matter the
differences. She also had a pet cheetah that walked on
a leash so yeah that's pretty rad.
Suzannah puts the final touches on her
customized Senior Parking Space.
For what fault have you most toleration?
When I go to someone’s house and they forget to ask if I'm hungry...
What is your favorite food and drink?
I like tacos and pasta. I'll even put pasta in my taco shells! I also mostly live on candy, fruit, and
brussel sprouts.
What is your idea of happiness? Misery?
My idea of happiness is eating a huge piece of red velvet cake and then taking a nap with my two
puppies. Misery would be a world without puppies.
Your favorite Palm Valley memory?
Slight background...last year I worked as a TA for the Kindergarten class. Anyways, my birthday
last year fell during the mid-term exam week. One day, a couple hours before my test, Ms. Graves
called me and said that my teacher needed to speak to the class about the exam. I got to school
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early and none of my classmates were there
so I decided to study while I waited for them.
Unbeknownst to me, it was all a trick! All of
the sudden, Mrs. Van Vliet and the whole
Kindergarten class walked through the
courtyard doors with balloons and handmade cards! They sang Happy Birthday in
both English AND French, pretty impressive!
It was so thoughtful and sneaky I never saw
it coming. They thanked me for helping out
but really I consider myself the lucky one!
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The Upper School continues to hum along
in the New Year. We have big events coming
up. Semester exams will be the last week in
January. All students should have received
the general exam schedule via email, and it
was printed in last week's Phoenix. They all
should have received their Study Guides
early this week as well. This can be a
stressful time of year, especially for ninth
graders who are taking exams for the first
time. Please encourage your student to
reach out to teachers and staff with any
questions or concerns. Our goal is for
students to be successful, and we are here
to guide them through this experience.
Senior Lunch: Thank you to Suzannah
Schmidt and family for hosting senior lunch
last week. Please be aware that there will be
NO SENIOR LUNCH during exam
week. Senior Lunch will return during the
week of Winterim.
Winterim: Winterim will be the week
of February 1-5. Winterim is not an optional program and students are expected to
be on campus each and every day. Catalog
and registration forms will go out via email
on Monday, January 18. First come, first
served, so encourage your student to watch
their school email for the opportunity to sign
up first!
Upper School Building Hours: A reminder
that the Upper School Building, including
the classrooms and student lounge, are
open from 7:30 am-4:30 pm. Students on
the Upper School campus will only have
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access to the courtyard after 4:30 pm.
Grad Night for Class of 2016: A reminder
that Grad Night is Saturday, May 14. Tickets
will go on sale soon.
Winter Formal: The Upper School will host
a Winter Formal "Frosted Masquerade"
on Saturday, February 27 in the Gymnasium. More details to follow.
Send your encouragement and well wishes
along with our school Poetry Out Loud winner freshman Jackson Dean. On Saturday,
January 23, Jackson Dean (and a dozen of
his closest family members, friends, and
teachers) will travel to the Barbara and Art
Culver Center of the Arts in Riverside for the
county-level competition of Poetry Out Loud.
Jackson will recite the poem he won with
here at school, "Ode" by Arthur
O'Shaugnessy, plus an additional poem,
"Candles" by Carl Dennis. The winner of the
county competition will travel to Sacramento
for the State Finals in late February. The National Endowment of the Arts and the Poetry
Foundation have partnered with U.S. state
arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, a
contest that encourages the nation's youth
to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. After successful pilot
programs in Washington, D.C., and Chicago,
Poetry Out Loud was launched in high
schools nationwide in the spring of 2006
and has grown to involve millions of students across the country. Palm Valley has
done well in this competition, sending two
students to the State Finals in recent years.
Good luck, Jackson. May the bard be with
you.
News from College Counseling: College
Spotlight: The University of Dayton is a Roman Catholic university. It is one of three
Marianist universities and the largest private
university in the state of Ohio. There are
over 8,500 undergraduate students and over
80 degree programs. More than 150 patents
have been assigned to the University of Dayton, including the Domino’s Pizza hot bags.
Over 90% of the undergraduate students live
on campus, making it one of the most resi-
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dential campuses in the nation. It is also
Ms. Pieper’s hometown!
ples and specific examples (including current events) that support your conclusion.
SAT Registration Dates: Register at
sat.collegeboard.org
 March 5 (NEW SAT!!): Register by
 February 5
 May 7: Register by April 8
 June 4: Register by May 5
The California Association of Collectors will
award three scholarships to graduating seniors ranging from $1,500-$2,500 this year.
The scholarship is a one page application
and a 700-1,000 word essay on “The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining
Good Financial Credit During your College
Years”. The deadline to apply is January 20.
For more information and an application,
visit www.cacesf.org.
ACT Registration Dates: Register at
actstudent.org
 April 9: Register by March 4
 June 11: Register by May 6
Community Service Opportunities:
Students need 36 community service hours
each year with a registered nonprofit.
The Career Builder Challenge, along with
The Clinton Foundation and PGA West,
need volunteers for its tournament January
18-24 in La Quinta. You must be able to attend volunteer training. To sign up as a volunteer and to get more information, please
visit
http://www.careerbuilderchallenge.com/
volunteers/new_volunteer_registration/
The Disability Sports Festival will be held
January 30 in the Palm Desert Civic Center
Park from 9 am-3 pm. Volunteers may contact the Facebook page at https://
www.facebook.com/Disability-SportsFestival-Coachella-Valley372374876241079/?fref=ts for more details
on how to volunteer.
Scholarships: We The People Essay Contest
(All Grades!): Students in grades 8-12, who
are at least 14 and no older than 19, are invited to write an essay to win scholarships
ranging from $500 to $5000. Deadline is
February 7. In 500-800 words, answer the
following question: The Founders believed in
the sanctity/vital importance of the individual liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
To what extent (or in what ways) has our
government compromised on these liberties
in the name of security or the general welfare? In your answer, incorporate the princi-
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If you have not done so, please “like” the
Palm Valley School Alumni Facebook Page at
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palmvalleyalumni/?fref=ts
News from the Middle School: Middle
School students are busily working to complete class assignments in anticipation of
the end of Quarter 2 and Semester 1
on January 29. This is a perfect time for
parents to check in on our online grade
book system, MyBackpack, to see how their
children are doing thus far. Teachers are
communicating directly with parents when a
little more effort and attention is needed to
finish the term successfully. Teachers can
be emailed if parents have questions regarding the grade status of their child. Any questions related to logging in to MyBackpack
can be sent along to Mr. Sackett, our Technology Director, [email protected].
The 6th grade students are anxiously awaiting Thursday, January 21, when our 5th
grade students will join 6th grade for a
"Moving Up" day in Middle School. That afternoon from 3:15 to 4:00 pm, parents and
5th graders are invited to join Mrs. Ferguson in the MPR for a presentation on life in
Middle School followed by questions and answers. This is a terrific opportunity for both
students and parents to become familiar
with our Middle School in anticipation of
our new 6th grade class joining Middle
School next fall.
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the term, the Middle School Leadership Council is planning a Pajama Day with an afternoon
movie in the MPR as our January Friday Fun activity. More news will come on this event next
week after our council meeting on Thursday at lunch in E4.
Communication is one of the key components of a Palm Valley education. Speaking before an
audience with confidence, command, and skill is a behavior we hope to instill in all of our students. Take the opportunity to give your child an experience that will help him/her grow in
speaking confidence, command and skill. Encourage your child to participate in the big event
that will happen on our campus on Saturday, February 6. We are hosting a valley-wide Middle
School Monologue Festival, inviting Middle School students, public and private to recite dramatic pieces and win trophies. So far we have only 15 students ambitious and brave enough to
take on the challenge of preparing a 1-3 minute memorized monologue. Convince your child of
the benefits of participation and register him/her in this event. For more information see the
flyer attached in this week’s Phoenix or call Mr. Sarkis at school or email him ([email protected]).
News from the Lower School:
*Our New Spotlight on Faculty: Desireé Palmer
Just talk to Desireé Palmer for a few minutes and you cannot help
but feel her excitement and enthusiasm. “The best thing about
teaching is being with the students, five days a week, building our
culture, and together, achieving things we never knew we could.”
Dez was born in Vacaville, California. She loves the outdoors, and
spent a lot of time hiking near wine country as she grew up. She
went to high school in Riverside, and spent her senior year living
with her best friend in Palmer, Alaska.
She attended the University of San Diego where she studied
English and Education. “The School of Leadership and Education
Sciences was full of compassionate and innovate teachers, which
I loved.” Dez has taken this experience and brought it to her own
Third Grade class. When you enter her classroom, you will see
collaboration and learning in a safe, nurturing environment.
“One of the highlights of the year so far is seeing the students
learn to resolve conflicts. An example was when the students disagreed over how to organize a
project. One student came up with a compromise and shared it with the others during the end
of the day Closing Circle routine. The conflict was resolved and each student was a part of the
solution.” Seeing her students grow academically and socially is quite rewarding.
Dez spends her time outside of school wrestling with her two dogs and three cats, reading nonfiction or sci-fi fantasy, and “thinking of ways to make the world a better place.” If she could live
anywhere in the world it would be on a farm with her family and friends, and there would be a
hoedown every weekend.
Welcome to the Palm Valley team, Desireé!
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It has been another busy week in the Lower School. You can feel the energy when you walk onto the campus, and it’s contagious!
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Despite the inclement weather, students in
Kindergarten and Third grade were invited to
watch their Middle School Math buddies
launch rockets they had built in the First
Annual Mathletic Rocket Launch. The buddy
classes get together weekly and this was a
special treat!
Volunteers are needed to help with the
John Tracy Clinic Hearing Screening
on January 21 (Preschool) at 9:30-10:30
am and February 4 (Pre-K) at 9:30-10:30
am. Please let Mrs. Leany know if you can
help out.
Our Fourth Graders are busy building models of California Missions and conducting
experiments which will be on display during
the Science Open House on January 31.
Parent Association: All levels are welcome to
PVS's first ever COLOR RUN!!!! It is
on Saturday, January 30 at our beautiful
PVS campus. Registration has begun and is
only $25 if you pre-register at the LS, MS or
US Front Desk. The first 50 paid registered
participants will receive a free pair of cool
sunglasses. Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Place as well as Best Costumes! There is also
prizes for the Most Spirited Team and 1st
Place Team to cross the finish line.
Our Fifth Graders spent the day on January
7 at the Tolerance Center. They had the privilege of listening to a speaker describe her
family’s experience during the Holocaust.
They participated in The Butterfly Project in
which students learned about a child victim
of the Holocaust and created a butterfly to
memorialize and honor them.
In our colder winter weather, please remember our uniform guidelines. ANY sweaters or
sweatshirts worn inside must have the Palm
Valley logo.
News from the Preschool: Thank you to
Wyatt Palmer for donating a book to our
school library in honor of his birthday. This
tradition has really added to our library
collection so we are very appreciative of his
thoughtfulness.
Thank you Rasa Pelz for again creating our
wonderful monthly newsletter. Be sure to
read it online.
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The PA would like to invite all parents to the
New Year Breakfast and Coffee with the Head
on Wednesday, January 20 at 8:15 am in the
Lower School. Mrs. Rice will update us all on
the great things that have been happening at
Palm Valley School. She will also be available
to answer and questions. Start the New Year
off right by being informed about the best
school in the desert.
We received our December check from the
Box Tops for Education™ program and
earned $95.60. Way to go! We still need your
help clipping and turning in Box Tops. The
next submission deadline is March 1. We will
receive our last check of the school year in
April. Let’s finish the school year strong! We
will be sending collection tubs for Box Tops
for Education for each family in Preschool
and the Lower School, only one per family is
necessary. Please use the container to collect
box tops through the month of February.
Turn in what you have collected by February
25.
Don’t forget to purchase your Scrip gift cards
for all upcoming family events, birthdays and
Valentine’s Day! We have a large quantity on
hand and can easily order more, if needed.
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Remember, Scrip will be available for purchase in front of the Lower School the
first Friday of the month. You can also print
the order form in this Phoenix and drop at
the office. Thanks for all your continued support!
Join Shoparoo! This app makes fundraising
easy. Just take pictures of your shopping receipts and earn points and sweepstakes
entries for Palm Valley. With only 38 supporters, we have earned $1125 in points, but
more supporters are needed. Download the
app and start earning for the school today.
Sports News: Palm Valley’s Varsity Basketball Teams traveled to Catalina Island to take
on Avalon and couldn't quite get rid of their
sea legs. The boys team fell to the Lancers 79
-32 on Saturday, January 9. Michael Ma led
the scoring with 17 points with Holden Hartle
adding 6 points.
5:30 pm
Tues, Jan. 26
5:30 pm
Thurs, Jan. 28
5:30 pm
HOME
vs. Mesa Grande
Away @ Mesa Grande
vs. Mesa Grande
HOME
Boys Varsity Basketball:
Tues, Jan. 19
vs. Redlands Adventist
5:00 pm
Away @ Redlands Adventist
Thurs, Jan. 21
vs. Desert Chapel
7:00 pm
HOME
Tues, Jan. 26
vs. Mesa Grande
7:00 pm
Away @ Mesa Grande
Thurs, Jan. 28
vs. Mesa Grande
7:00 pm
HOME
Varsity Soccer:
Fri, Jan. 15
3:15 pm
Tues, Jan. 19
3:00 pm
Tues, Jan. 26
3:00 pm
Thurs, Jan. 28
3:00 pm
vs. Upland Christian
Away @ Upland Christian
vs. Desert Chapel
HOME
vs. Bloomington Christian
HOME
vs. Redlands Adventist
HOME
Both Varsity Teams awaiting to catch the ferry
back to the mainland after spending the day in
Catalina.
Sports Events:
Girls Varsity Basketball:
Tues, Jan. 19
vs. Redlands Adventist
3:30 pm
Away @ Redlands Adventist
Thurs, Jan. 21
vs. Desert Chapel
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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Sat
2
New Year’s
Day SCHOOL
CLOSED
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School
Resumes
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8
Ms. Mayeda’s
Class Tolerance
Education Center 9 am to 2:30 pm
Free Dress Day
- ALL SCHOOL
Hot Lunch Forms
Due
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12
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17
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19
Martin Luther
King Day
SCHOOL
CLOSED
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Science Open
House - 1-4 pm
PA Scrip, Spirit
Store, Used
Uniform Sales
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3rd Grade to the
Living Desert 9:00 am-2:00 pm
PS Free Dress Day
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PA Meeting at LS 8:15 am - New Year’s
Breakfast and Coffee
w/ Head of School
PA Executive Board 9:15 am
5th Grade Move
Up Day - MPR 9:00-12:15 pm
PS Free Dress Day
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4th Grade to
Mission San Juan
Capistrano - TBA
End of Quarter 2
Hot Lunch
Session 3
Starts
MS/US Athletic
Pictures - 3:40-4:40
MS/US Athletic
Pictures - 3:40-4:40
pm
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Pep Rally - Gym
- 1:45-2:30 pm
MS/US Winter
Concert - Gym 2:00 pm
PS Free Dress Day
PS Jungle Cruise 10-11:15
am
MS Pajama Day and
Afternoon Movie
US Half Day
Upper School Exam Week - MS/US Unblocked Week
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SAT from 8 to
noon
30
PA Color Run
Fundraiser - Gates
Open @ 8:00 am;
Race @ 9:30 am
February 2016
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
Wed
3
Thu
4
Begin Quarter
3/Semester 2
Middle School Unblocked
Winterim - Upper School
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14
8
15
9
10
Shakepeare
Monologue
Competition 1:50 - 3:20 pm MPR
PA General Meeting 8:15 am - E1-3
PA Executive Board
Meeting - 9:15 am E1-3
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Valentine’s
Day
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Mrs. Morden
Piano Recital 12:00-6:00 pm MPR
Sat
5
6
Free Dress - ALL
SCHOOL
Middle School
Monologue
Competition 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
PA Scrip, Spirit Store,
Used
Uniform Sales
11
12
RED OUT DAY
Free Dress for PS
2nd Grade Annual
Patriotic Performance - 9:30 am &
10:30 am - MPR
MS Valentine’s
Dance - 7:00-9:00
pm - MPR
13
Senior Night for
Sports
18
19
20
25
26
27
Preschool
Garden Party TBA
Free Dress for PS
US Winter Formal
- Gym - Time TBA
February Break - No Classes
22
School
Resumes
28
Fri
29
23
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