Dear Falcon Families,

Happy Spring! As the season brings new beginnings and growth, we’re excited to see our students continuing to thrive and engage in their learning.

This week is a regular week, and we’re wrapping up the grading period. To support our students during this time, we’re holding office hours for additional help. Please encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with their teachers and ensure they’re on track.

Looking ahead, next week will be a 4-day week, so please note the shortened schedule as we move forward.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best,

Miss Hoang

IB Learning Profile Trait of the Month: In March, FALCONS strive to be Knowledgeable: We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

IB Question of the Week: How might technology exacerbate or mitigate unequal access, and divides in our access, to knowledge?

• Monday: 3/24 (Regular)

• Powderpuff Falcon Olympics Information Session - Dahl Hall (Lunch - 12:33 - 1:03 PM)

• Varsity Softball at MaDonald (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Golf vs. Independence at Spring Valley (4:30 - 7:00 PM)

• Tuesday: 3/25 (Regular)

• Baseball vs. Prospect (4:00 - 6:30 PM)

• Swimming vs. Gunderson (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Boys Volleyball vs. Sobrato (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Wednesday: 3/26 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7)

• Golf vs. Independence at Los Lagos (4:00 - 6:30 PM)

• Softball at Overfelt; JV vs. Overfelt (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Badminton at Independence (6:00 - 8:30 PM)

• Thursday: 3/27 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Entire Staff)

• Swimming vs. Del Mar (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Baseball at Prospect (4:00 - 6:30 PM)

• Track and Field vs. Silver Creek (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Boys Volleyball vs. Santa Teresa (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Friday: 3/28 (Regular)

• Softball vs. Mt. Pleasant (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

Students are on the regular week schedule. The schedules below begin the week of Monday, August 12.

• On Thursdays all students start at 8:30am, be ready for more morning traffic.
• On Thursdays all students get out at 2:23pm, be ready for more after school traffic.
  • Student Union and all offices close at 2:30pm every Thursday (will open next day at 8:00am)
• Singleton Parking lot gates will be closed around 9:00am
• Singleton Pedestrian gate will be closed at the start of 2nd period (9:40am most days)

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!

🎉 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!

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.

PowderPuff Football Class Competition Announcement!

Get ready to cheer on your classmates as we kick off the annual PowderPuff Football Class Competition! 🏈✨

Join us next Tuesday and Wednesday to support your class and watch some amazing plays on the field. Each class will be battling it out for the title, so bring your school spirit and be ready to cheer loud and proud!

When: Tuesday & Wednesday - March 25 & 26, 2025
Where: Football Field - Jack Germain Stadium
Time: Lunch

Don't miss out on the fun – let's show our school spirit and make this event one to remember! 🥳

✨ 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:

1. Order Deadline: April 11, 2025
2. Cost: $20 + $5 for each customization
3. Form: Turn in completed to the Bank
4. Payment Options: Pay at the Bank
5. 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

📚 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:

1. Go to the link: Purchase Your Yearbook
2. 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.

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.

Dear Students,

We’re excited to invite you to our Paint Night on March 27th, happening in Room 105 of the Art Building, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. We’ll provide all painting supplies, snacks, and drinks! No prior painting experience is required—just come to relax, have fun, and connect with others. Whether you want to express your artistic side or simply take a creative break from the stresses of school, we’d love for you to join us! This event is open to everyone, so feel free to bring your friends along for a fun and relaxing afternoon. We can’t wait to see you there!

Best regards,

FAM

🎨 Join the Anti-Bullying Poster Contest! 🎉

Andrew Hill students, it's time to showcase your creativity and stand against bullying! We're hosting an Anti-Bullying Awareness Poster Contest to promote kindness, inclusiveness, and unity across our campus.

✅ Purpose:
Create an original poster to raise awareness about anti-bullying. The winning designs will be shared school-wide!

💡 Possible Topics:

• Verbal/physical bullying
• Cyberbullying
• Homo- or transphobia
• Relationship violence
• Racism, sexism, ageism, and more
• Kindness, inclusiveness, unity

🎨 Criteria:

• Submissions can be digital or paper copies
• Any style: black/white, color, painting, pencil, pen, or ink
• No copied templates—original work only!
• Open to Andrew Hill students only

🏆 Prizes:
Winners will receive a gift card of their choice (Target, Amazon, DoorDash, Starbucks):
🥇 1st Place: $100
🥈 2nd Place: $50
🥉 3rd Place: $25

• 🌱 The spring season gets its name from the verb "spring." It's a nod to the flowers and plants springing up, springing open, and bursting into blossom.
• 🐣 The word itself comes from the Old English word "springan," which means "to leap, burst forth, fly up; spread, grow."
• 🌸 During the 14th century, the word came to describe the spring season, the time when plants wake from their winter sleep and bloom.
• 🌅 Before that, the word "Lent" was used to describe the season: "In the past it was the main word for ‘spring.' Lent surfaced as ‘lencten,' that is, ‘lengten': the season got its name because in spring days lengthen." (full article here)

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.

🚨 Exciting Opportunity for All Students! 🚨

Do you have an interest in technology, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence? Here’s your chance to dive into the world of Cybersecurity and AI this summer at the Cyber-AI Summer Camp 2025 hosted by San Jose State University!

What’s the Camp About?
This FREE camp is an awesome way for high school students to learn about cutting-edge fields like Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. You’ll get hands-on experience, learn from professionals, and gain skills that will be valuable for your future career!

Key Details:

• Dates: July 21st – July 25th, 2025
• Location: San Jose State University campus
• Eligibility: All high school students (Grades 9-12)
• Cost: Absolutely FREE (funded by the WITH-Cyber Program!)
• What’s Included?: Devices and meals are provided!
• Application Deadline: March 25th, 2025

How to Apply:

Fill out the application form here: Google Form

This is an amazing chance to learn new things, meet cool people, and experience something that can help you shape your future. Don’t miss out!

If you have any questions or need help applying, feel free to ask me!

Let’s make this summer unforgettable! 🚀

🌎 Join Us for the Great American Litter Pick-Up! 🌎

The Melody Serenade Neighborhood Association invites you to be a part of The Great American Litter Pick-Up! Let's work together to keep our community clean and beautiful.

📅 Date: Saturday, March 29th
📍 Location: Melody Park
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Cleaning supplies and snacks will be provided for all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to give back to the neighborhood, meet your neighbors, and make a difference!

🔗 RSVP here: Eventbrite Link

For questions, please email gloria.yllan@sbcglobal.net.

Let’s come together and show our community some love! 💚♻️

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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