Dear Andrew P. Hill High School Families,

As we approach the end of the semester, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication our students have shown throughout. This week marks the final push with finals week upon us, a time that can bring a mix of anticipation and stress.

I encourage our students to reach out for support if needed, and remember, our teachers and staff are here to help you succeed. Once finals are completed, a well-deserved break awaits! We will have two weeks of Winter Break to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.

During this festive season, I wish everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday. May this time be filled with warmth and cheer, regardless of how you choose to celebrate. We look forward to seeing all the wonderful things our students will continue to achieve in the new year.

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

Warm regards,

Miss Hoang

IB Learning Profile Trait of the Month: In December, FALCONS strive to be Thinkers: We exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems., and make reasoned, ethnical decisions.

IB Question of the Week: Why do we seek knowledge?

• Monday: 12/16 (Regular)

• Boys Basketball at Gunn (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Tuesday: 12/17 (Regular)

• Girls Soccer vs. Gilroy (5:00 - 9:00 PM)

• Girls Basketball vs. Del Mar (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Wednesday: 12/18 (Special Schedule - Finals 1, 2, 7)

• No Student Activities/Athletics

• Thursday: 12/19 (Special Schedule - Finals 3, 4)

• Varsity Girls Basketball vs. McDonald (3:00 - 4:30 PM)

• Boys Basketball vs. Gilroy (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Friday: 12/20 (Special Schedule - Finals 5, 6)

• Boys Soccer vs. Salinas (4:00 - 8:00 PM)

• Girls Basketball at Hayward (3:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Saturday: 12/21 (Special Schedule - Finals 5, 6)

• Boys Basketball at North Salinas (12:00 - 3:00 PM)

• Girls Basketball at Hayward (3:00 - 6:00 PM)

Week will end with Special Final's Schedule on Wednesday, Dec. 18, Thursday, Dec. 19 and Friday, Dec. 20.

• Monday, Dec. 16-- all classes
• Tuesday, Dec. 17-- all classes
• Wednesday, Dec. 18-- Periods 1, 2 & 7
• Thursday, Dec. 19-- Periods 3 & 4 (Student Union and Offices close at 2:00pm)
• Friday, Dec. 20-- Periods 5 & 6 (Student Union and Offices close at 2:00pm)

Singleton Parking Lot gates will be closed by 9:00am each day (Monday through Friday).

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.

🏀 Get Your Season Passes for Basketball! 🏀

Don't miss a minute of the action this season! Boys' and Girls' Basketball season passes are now available for purchase. Enjoy all the games, support our teams, and save with a season pass!

Season Pass Pricing:

• Adult Pass: $56
• Senior Pass (65+): $42
• Child Pass (under 18): $7

Secure your pass now and cheer on our teams as they give it their all on the court! 🎉

For more information or to purchase your pass, please go to Go Fan!

Winterfest Door Decorating Winners:

• Most Magical Door: Golden Falcons.
• Most Creative Door Interact.
• Best Use of Theme: ASB
• Best Character Representation: Softball.

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!

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

Senior Portraits:

Class of 2025, please take a moment to schedule your senior portrait in the San Jose Studio. The scheduling site is now ready for you to self-schedule your senior portraits. Please use the link provided to reserve a day and time for your appointment.

Click on this link Prestige Studio Scheduling

1. Create an account by entering a user name and password ( or log in if you already have an account)
   
2. Click on Book Appointment button
3. Select the Prestige Location using select button on the right (San Carlos and San Jose are on page 2)
4. Enter your school's name and locate your school on the list
5. Select Session Option by checking the box on the right of the session you desire
6. Confirm the Selection
7. Select a Date and Time that works best
8. Enter parent/guardian information
9. Enter Student Information
10. Finalize Appointment (You should be able to see confirmation page and email)

NEW DATES!

January ASB Senate Meeting: Save the Date! ASB Senate will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 during 4th Period in Dahl Hall! Learn more about upcoming club events, like Multicultural Week. Please send your representatives!

January Interclub Council Meeting: Save the Date! Interclub Council will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 during lunch in Dahl Hall. Learn more about about upcoming club events, like Multicultural Week, and your accounts. See you there!

🌨️ “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says 'Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.'” - Lewis Carroll

• Here's a post from National Geographic that explains what a season is, and describes seasons in different parts of the world. It's a resource for 6th - 12th.
• From Education World, a great list of winter-themed resources, across all subjects and ages (and it's not too overwhelming!)
• Here's a really cool list of science experiments for winter. No cold and snow where you are? No worries. A freezer will suffice :)

Drivers Ed:

• When: January 11, 18, 25, & February 1, 2025
• Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Location: Dahl Hall (S100)
• Requirements: Students must attend all four sessions to receive a completion certificate.

Please fill out this google form to sign-up!

If you have any questions, please email Miss Hoang (hoangh@esuhsd.org) or Monserrat Flores (monserrat.flores@svefoundation.org).

Lost and Found:

Falcons! Have you lost your water bottle, sweater, tray, swim clothes, PE clothes, or some smaller items, then come on down to the attendance office and claim your items.

ASSETs:

Join any of our after school special interest classes (linked).

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.

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

9th Grade

11TH GRADE LAST NAMES: O - Z

Jenna Braga

408.347.4168

bragaj@esuhsd.org

10th Grade

11TH GRADE LAST NAMES: A - J

Areli Flores

408.347.4166

floresa@esuhsd.org

REMIND: text @flores2027 to the number 81010

Type your last and first name

11th Grade

Polet Ramirez

408.347.4167

ramirezpo@esuhsd.org

12th Grade

11TH GRADE LAST NAMES: K - N

BaoVy Nguyen

408.347.4133

nguyenb@esuhsd.org

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!

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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