Peninsula Alums Play Key Role In State Radio Conference
May 9, 2008
Leland Smith
Three
distinguished and highly-successful Peninsula High School alumni
will be among the mentor speakers who will address students
during the first-ever Washington State High School Radio Awards
and Conference on Thursday, May 15.
Peninsula High School will host the conference which will
include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions with industry
professionals, and an awards ceremony. Students and staff from
six high school radio stations from throughout Washington will
attend the conference which opens at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s
Milt Boyd Auditorium.Full Story
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PHS Robotics Team Attends Regional Tournament
May 6, 2008
Cameron McMillan(as seen in
the KP News)
Peninsula High School is the first school to have a Botball team in the Pacific Northwest, which includes Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The team attended a regional competition in California in April, winning Judge's Choice Awards for "Best Sportsmanship" and "Best Presentation."
Botball is a robotics competition that is sponsored by the KISS Institute for
Practical Robotics (KISS stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid,"
which is also the institute's motto).
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China Exchange
April 28, 2008
Dori Mosich
The
students and staff who were selected to participate in
the China Exchange came back with memories to last a
lifetime. Peninsula High School has a sister school in
Jinan China, Jinan No.1 High School. The first few days
after landing in China the participants toured around
Beijing taking in the sights of the Forbidden City, the
Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and an invigorating hike
up the Great Wall. While riding on the bus from one site
to another we drove by several of the venues for the
2008 Olympics. Upon arriving at Jinan No.1 High School
the students and staff were treated like royalty.
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AP Testing Starts On May 5th!
April 28, 2008
Mary Lyssand
The
testing for all AP students begins on May 5th and will
run until May 15th. This is an important piece of the AP
process where students are tested on the knowledge
learned through their classes this year. The test is
graded on a 1 to 5 scale with 3 or higher considered a
passing grade. Many colleges waive classes or post
credits to a transcript for a 3 or higher score. The
schedule below is the testing schedule which includes
dates, times and locations. Students who are taking the
Calculus, Statistics and Chemistry examinations need to
bring a calculator. The testing environment is very
secure and cell phones and other electronic equipment
are banned from the testing locations. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact our AP
Coordinator, Mary Lyssand, at 253 530-4438 or at
lyssandm@psd401.net.
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Peninsula Reads!
March 27, 2008
Elizabeth Duffey
Peninsula
students will continue reading through the summer again
this year. This year students have the opportunity to
join one of a large number of “mini-book clubs,” led by
PHS staff, or led by PHS students. In the past we have
had a one-book summer reading plan: Fast Food Nation by
Eric Schlosser in 2006 and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott
Card in 2007. This summer, in order to address our PHS
mission—Continuous learning through rigor, relevance,
and relationships—we are having individualized book
selections, led by a staff member or student. Full
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Maegan
Jackson
As described by one of her teachers, “Maegan Jackson is a fascinating young lady.”
She is involved in Key Club, GSA, CIP, and she volunteers at Minter Creek Elementary. She and
Kaila Bailey teach American Sign Language to Kindergartners there every other Monday, and she
helps out Mrs. Eaton with Art club on Wednesdays. Maegan also baby-sits for the Minter Creek PTA
meetings. Her work with Community Inclusion Program has given her a confidence and realization
that she can work with people of all abilities. Her favorite subjects are English and art, as she
loves to read and design her own clothes. At home she loves to bead, scrap book, and she is currently
re-decorating her bedroom. Maegan has given herself a Hindu inspired nickname, “Marichi.”
One teacher says, “Marichi embodies an intensely colorful outlook on life. Her class work reflects
her unique color chrome perspective.” Another teacher states; “Maegan is an intelligent,
caring and responsible person.“ Maegan is well on her way to attaining her goal of one day being
an Art Therapist.
Teacher of the Week
Mike
Miller
Mike Miller is an integral and valuable member of our PHS staff. Mr. Miller has many roles at Peninsula,
such as, ASB Advisor, teacher of Leadership and Health, and WASL Coordinator. Mr. Miller fosters positive
relationships with all of his students and maintains a good rapport with staff and community members as well.
One of his leadership students said this about Mr. Miller; “We’ve made a bond that will continue
after I leave, since he’s just as much a friend as a teacher. He develops good working relationships
with his students, as well as friendships.” Mr. Miller is well-respected and liked by all who work with
him. His hard work to make student run programs succeed is acknowledged and appreciated.
Para-Educator of the Week
Carmen
Murray
Carmen Murray has been an awesome Para-educator at PHS for
over 20 years. She has an amazing ability to recognize and honor
each student’s individual style, interests, and abilities. The
art produced by the students she mentors is all their own unique
work and many of these pieces have won awards. Carmen’s presence
in a classroom is contribution to all students and the teacher.
Her hope, encouragement, focus and compassion make her an
exceptional person to work with young adults. The personal
attention she gives to all students creates a positive link to
school and success. Carmen is a fabulous artist, and shares her
talents with the Community Inclusion Program. She and the
students create beautiful art pieces for the annual CIP auction.
We are fortunate to have such a warm, caring and talented
Para-educator on our staff.