Falcon Weekly Bulletin
Week of Monday, March 31 - Sunday, April 6, 2025
📣 Families! Here's What's Happening This Week:
Hello Falcon Families,
We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable 3-day weekend!
This week is a 4-day week, and starting Wednesday, we’ll be following our SBAC/CAST testing schedule. If you are a Junior or Senior, please make sure to check the schedule for your assigned testing time and location.
Next week, we’re excited to kick off FANTASTICS – Fun At Night Through Activities and Skits to Increase Class Spirit! 🎉
We’ll be celebrating with:
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Spirit Days
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Lunchtime games
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And our Night Rally on Friday!
This is a community event, and everyone is welcome! Come support our students as they play games, show off their class spirit, and perform on stage.
We’ll be selling tickets for $5 and event shirts for $12.
🌟 This year’s theme is DREAMWORKS! 🌟
As we wrap up the 5th grading period, please check in with your student about their grades and progress. Let’s finish strong together!
Looking forward to seeing you all at the rally and cheering on our Falcons!
With Falcon Pride,
- Miss Hoang
International Baccalaureate
IB Learning Profile Trait of the Month: In April, FALCONS strive to be Principled: We act with integrity and honestly, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
IB Question of the Week: Is it inevitable that historians will be affected by their own cultural context?
📆 Our Schedule This Week
Monday: 3/31 (No School)
Softball Alumni Game (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Golf vs. Oak Grove at Spring Valley (4:15 - 6:45 PM)
Badminton at Leigh (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Tuesday: 4/1 (Regular) - FANTASTICS Day 1
Baseball at Evergreen (4:00 - 6:30 PM)
Boys Volleyball vs. Silver Creek (5:30 - 8:30 PM)
Wednesday: 4/2 (SBAC Testing, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1/7) - FANTASTICS Day 2
Softball at Gunderson (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Golf vs. Oak Grove at Santa Teresa (4:45 - 7:15 PM)
Badminton at Evergreen Valley (6:00 - 8:30 PM)
Thursday: 4/3 (SBAC Testing, 1, 3, 5, 7) - FANTASTICS Day 3
Swimming at Live Oak (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Baseball vs. Evergreen (4:00 - 6:30 PM)
Track and Field vs. Independence (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Boys Volleyball at Oak Grove (5:30 - 8:30 PM)
Friday: 4/4 (SBAC Testing, 2, 4, 6, 7) - FANTASTICS Day 4
Softball vs. Independence (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Badminton at Leland (6:00 - 8:30 PM)
FANTASTICs Night Rally (6:00 -9:00 PM)
Special SBAC Testing Schedule (Apr. 2-8)
State tests in ELA, Math and Science for all 11th graders (Wednesday, Apr. 2 to Tuesday, Apr. 8)
Classes start on Tuesday, April 1 with Special SBAC Testing Schedules starting (April 2 - April 8)
- Monday, March 31-- no classes (Cesar Chavez Holiday)
- Tuesday, April 1-- all classes schedule (No SBAC testing)
- Wednesday, April 2-- SBAC ELA for all 11th graders & 12th graders Sex Ed graduation requirement
- Period 2 starts at 10:21am for all grade levels
- Students with 1st and 7th periods, need to attend 1st period class
- Thursday, April 3-- SBAC ELA for all 11th graders & 12th graders Sex Ed graduation requirement
- Period 1 starts at 10:51am for all grade levels
- Period 3 starts at 11:59am for all grade levels
- Friday, April 4-- SBAC Science for all 11th graders & 12th graders Sex Ed graduation requirement
- Period 2 starts at 10:51am for all grade levels
- Monday, April 7-- SBAC Math for all 11th graders
- Period 1 starts at 10:51am for all grade levels
- Period 3 starts at 11:59am for all grade levels
- Tuesday, April 8-- SBAC Math for all 11th graders
- Period 2 starts at 10:51am for all grade levels
Singleton Parking Lot gates will be closed at 9:00am each day.
🍕 Weekly Meal Menu
Attention Andrew Hill Students!
We will be implementing a new lunch serving system using Minga during brunch and lunch.
To make sure the process is smooth and efficient, please have the Minga app downloaded, logged in, and ready for scanning when you get your meals.
If you have any questions or need help with the app, feel free to reach out!
Student Activities
🎉 GET READY FOR FANTASTICS! 🎉
Fun at Night Through Activities & Skits To Increase Class Spirit
Mark your calendars for April 4, 2025, because the BIGGEST spirit event of the year is going down from 6:00 - 9:00 PM in the Main Gym! 🔥
🎭 Get ready for EPIC skits, wild games, and unforgettable moments that will bring your class spirit to life! It's your time to shine and show who's got the most energy, creativity, and hype!
🍗 Come hungry because we're bringing the food truck heat with Chubby's Chicken and Churros El Guerro serving up the good stuff all night long.
👕 Tickets and Shirt Sales start TODAY at the Bank!
Snag your ticket, grab your class shirt, and rep your squad with pride. Don't wait—quantities are limited!
💥 Don’t miss out on the fun, the food, and the friendly competition. Let’s make this a night to remember!
Who’s bringing the spirit? WE ARE! 🙌
ASB Cards:
Attention all student Falcons! ASB cards are currently on sale. ASB cards allow students:
- Free admission to home sporting events
- Free admission to East Side Union High School District away sporting events
- Discount at Dances
- Discount at School Events
- Discount on Yearbook
- Discount on Senior Activities
Please purchase your ASB card for $30 at the school bank!
Athletics
Athletic Game Tickets:
You can now Purchase Athletic Game Tickets ONLINE
Tickets will be $1 more for each ticket purchase. You can also scan the QR Code.
🙌 Senior Section
✨ Andrew P. Hill High School Presents: Senior Prom 2025! ✨
🌙 Theme: Under The Stars
📍 Venue: The Glass House
📅 Date: April 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
🎟 Ticket Prices & Sales Dates:
🔹 March 10-14: $100 w/ ASB | $105 w/o ASB
🔹 March 17-21: $105 w/ ASB | $110 w/o ASB
🔹 March 24-28: $110 w/ ASB | $115 w/o ASB
🔹 March 31-April 4: $110 w/ ASB | $115 w/o ASB
🔹 April 7-11: $110 w/ ASB | $115 w/o ASB
🔹 Guests: $115
🎫 Tickets available at the School Bank!
Don't miss out on a magical night filled with dancing, memories, and celebrating with your classmates. Get your tickets early for the best price! 🌟
Attention Seniors!
We are excited to announce that senior stoles are now available for purchase! These stoles are a special way to celebrate your journey at Andrew P. Hill High School and will be worn during your graduation ceremony.
To order your senior stole, please follow these steps:
- Order Deadline: April 11, 2025
- Cost: $20 + $5 for each customization
- Form: Turn in completed to the Bank
- Payment Options: Pay at the Bank
- Pick-up Information: Stoles will be available for pick-up 1 week before Graduation.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to add a personal touch to your graduation attire. Whether you're wearing it to represent your academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, or simply as a keepsake, the senior stole is a meaningful way to mark this milestone.
For any questions or to place your order, contact Miss Hoang: hoangh@esuhsd.org.
Congratulations on making it this far—let’s make the final stretch memorable!
🎓 Graduation Gifts Pre-Order! 🎉
Celebrate your graduate with memorable gifts at the Andrew P. Hill High School graduation ceremony!
🌸 Available Items:
- Beautiful Bouquets
- Orchid Leis
- Graduation Kukui Necklaces
- Graduation Bears
👕 Custom Grad T-Shirts
- Features every graduate’s name!
- Perfect keepsake to remember this milestone.
📦 How to Order:
Pre-order now using the link or QR code and pick up your items at our graduation kiosk!
✅ Don't miss out on making graduation day extra special with these memorable gifts!
College and Career Center Advisers:
DCAC: Ms. Elvia | elviav01@berkeley.edu (510)326-5811
10,000 Degrees: Ms. Diana | diana.chavez@10000degrees.org
Cal-SOAP: Alexis | almavill@ucsc.edu
Cal-SOAP: Daniel | damanduj@ucsc.edu
Cal-SOAP: Nhi | ngvo@ucsc.edu
Interclub Council
📚 Yearbook Pre-Orders Are Now Open! 📚
Don't miss out on securing your 2024 Yearbook!
✨ Special Offer: Get FREE custom pages when you purchase and design your yearbook before April 1, 2025! ✨
It's the perfect chance to make your yearbook truly yours by adding personalized memories, photos, and messages.
👉 How to Order:
- Go to the link: Purchase Your Yearbook
- Customize your pages before the deadline to get the free offer.
Hurry, time is running out! Order today to create a keepsake that will last a lifetime.
CAS: Are you a club, sports team, performer, volunteer, or independent seller interested in being part of our Night Market? Come to Mr. Winsatt's theater room during lunch today (Mon 3/24) for our meeting! Part of proceeds will go to communities affected by the LA fires.
General Announcements
ASSETs Offerings
Before & After-School Tutoring:
Attention! Before and after-school tutoring starts this week in room 407! Need help in your classes? We’re here to help! Open every day! Can’t make it in person? Check out Paper.co on our school website for online tutoring for all subjects, 24 hrs a day, every day!
School Culture and Traditions: Check out our school website for lots of great information, and to hear our 8 Claps fight song that we are learning for all our games.
Opportunities/Volunteer
Calling all high school-age youth in Santa Clara County!
Do you:
⬥ Care about issues affecting your school and community?
⬥ Want to take action, but aren’t sure where to start?
⬥ Want to build the knowledge, skills, and attitude to become a better leader?
⬥ Want to connect with like-minded peers and work on projects to build youth power?
If you said yes to any of the above: apply for Critical Connections Summer, a free 4 week social justice leadership summer program that connects young people to build youth power and work towards social justice solutions that transform our communities!
Program Format
⬥ The 4 week program runs from July 2 to July 24. We will meet 2 days a week, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10:30 AM-3 PM (lunch will be provided!). Participants should also reserve the afternoon of Saturday, July 19 for an in-person community event (subject to change).
⬥ Sessions will occur entirely in person at the SBYC office in East San Jose. Support for transportation to and from the office is available.
⬥ In this program, participants will:
Connect social and political issues to your personal experiences
Learn about and practice community organizing
Practice hands-on leadership skills
Build a supportive community with like-minded youth
Receive personalized mentorship and leadership development
Organize an action project
⬥ This program is free of cost to participate. Stipends are available for students in financial need.
Who should apply?
All Santa Clara County high school students (current high schoolers, or 8th graders entering high school) are welcome to apply for this program! As an Asian American organization, we will center Asian American experiences in our program, but all high school students are welcome. No previous skills or experience is required to apply.
How do I apply?
Apply at bit.ly/ccsapply2025. We offer two deadlines for application: a priority deadline and final deadline. The priority deadline is Sunday, April 13 at 11:59 PM and the final deadline is Sunday, May 11 at 11:59 PM.
Where can I learn more?
Learn more at our website or Instagram. Please also don’t hesitate to reach out to Vivian at vivian.kuang@youthchangemakers.org for any questions!
Falcon Way
Wellness Center Information
What kind of issues does the Mental Health & Wellness Center address?
The center addresses a wide variety of issues such as:
Stress/anxiety symptoms
Low mood/depression symptoms
Sexual orientation/gender identity questions
Family/home Issues
Chronic illness
Substance use
Violence and abuse
Peer relationships/social supports
Cultural supports
Crisis support (during school hours)
Off-site resources & referrals
Tools available for students to use in the center include:
- Art therapy tools
- Calming techniques
- Fidgets tools other manipulatives
- Aromatherapy
- Sound therapy
- Sensory materials (including tea)
- Learning materials, magazines, and books
Counseling Corner
11TH GRADE LAST NAMES: O - Z
Jenna Braga
408.347.4168
11TH GRADE LAST NAMES: A - J
Areli Flores
408.347.4166
REMIND: text @flores2027 to the number 81010
Type your last and first name
Polet Ramirez
408.347.4167
11TH GRADE LAST NAMES: K - N
BaoVy Nguyen
408.347.4133
Want to Support Our Falcon Community?
Are you a Falcon alumni or parent who wants to support our Falcon community? Please send an email to hoangh@esuhsd.org for more information and volunteer opportunities!
Announcements Request
Thank you Andrew Hill! Have a great week! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Miss Hoang: hoangh@esuhsd.org. If you would like to submit an announcement, please use this google form.
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