Dear Andrew P. Hill Families,

Happy February! This month, we proudly celebrate Black History Month, a time to honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history and in our communities today. At Andrew P. Hill, we believe that diversity is our strength. Recognizing and embracing the diverse backgrounds of our students and families helps create a more inclusive and vibrant learning environment where everyone feels valued and seen.

In addition to Black History Month, we are excited to celebrate Multicultural Week this week. Our students have been working hard to showcase the beauty of our diverse cultures through various activities and events. We will culminate the week with a spirited Multicultural Rally on Thursday, where students will share performances and displays that reflect their cultural pride and heritage.

As part of Black History Month, we encourage families to engage in conversations at home about the significant achievements of Black leaders, artists, scientists, and activists who have shaped history and continue to inspire us today. Learning about figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and many others helps us understand the importance of equity, justice, and the ongoing fight for civil rights.

Please note that we have late start days this week and next week. This provides students with additional rest and staff with valuable time for professional development.

Thank you for your continued support. Let's make this February a month of learning, celebration, and unity.

- Miss Hoang

IB Learning Profile Trait of the Month: In February, FALCONS strive to be Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

IB Question of the Week: What is the relationship between knowledge and culture?

IB Program: Attention sophomores: applications for students interested in joining the IB diploma program are now available in the learning center during break and lunch. Applications are due at the end of February. Please see Mr. Winsatt for more information.

IB Theater: The IB Theater Class of 2025 proudly presents "The Election" by Don Zolids, the story of an ASB election that goes horribly wrong. Three shows: Wednesday through Friday, February 5, 6 and 7. The show starts at 6:00 and five dollar donations are accepted at the door. We hope you can attend!

• Monday: 2/3 (Late Start - Staff Meeting; Multicultural Week)

• Morning Staff Meeting (8:30 - 9:50 AM)

• School Site Council - Big Basin (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Tuesday: 2/4 (Late Start - Staff Meeting; Multicultural Week)

• Morning Staff Meeting (8:30 - 9:50 AM)

• Girls Basketball at James Lick (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Varsity Girls Soccer at Mt. Pleasant (6:00 - 8:00 PM)

• Wrestling vs. Prospect - Senior Night (6:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Wednesday: 2/5 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7; Multicultural Week)

• Boys Soccer at Sobrato (5:00 - 9:00 PM)

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

• Thursday: 2/6 (Block - 2, 4, Rally, 6; Multicultural Week)

• Multicultural Rally (12:09 - 1:16 PM)

• Girls Soccer vs Oak Grove (5:00 - 9:00 PM)

• Girls Basketball at Overfelt (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Spring Guitar Recital (5:30 - 6:30 PM)

• Wrestling vs. James Lick (6:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Friday: 2/7 (Regular; Multicultural Week)

• Boys Soccer at Live Oak (5:00 - 9:00 PM)

• JV Boys Basketball vs. UPA (7:00 - 8:30 PM)

• Saturday: 2/8 (No School)

• Saturday Scholars - Student Union (8:30 - 12:30 PM)

Later start on Monday, Feb. 3 & Tuesday, Feb. 4- Student Union & offices are closed 8:00am-10:00am

Singleton Parking Lot gates will be closed at 10:15am on Monday, Feb. 3 & Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Rest of the week will follow our regular bell schedule:

• Odd blocks on Wednesday, Feb. 5
• Even blocks on Thursday, Feb. 6-- Multicultural Rally
  • 6th period class ends at 3:30pm
• All classes on Friday, Feb. 7

Singleton Parking Lot gates will be closed at 9:00am the rest of the week (Wed-Friday).

Thursday, February 6, all students get out at 3:30pm

• Monday, February 3-- Special late start
• Tuesday, February 4-- Special late start
• Wednesday, February 5-- Odd block schedule
• Thursday, February 6-- Even block with Rally-- 6th period ends at 3:30pm
• Friday, February 7-- All classes schedule

📢 Multicultural Week is Coming! 🎉🌍

Falcons, get ready to celebrate Multicultural Week from February 3 - 7, 2025! 🎭🎶🌎

Join us for a week filled with spirit days, lunchtime activities, and incredible performances showcasing the diverse cultures within our Falcon community. Keep an eye out for updates on spirit day themes and special events!

We are excited to feature performances from our talented student clubs, including:
✨ FSU
✨ Folklórico
✨ VSA
✨ Haze

Plus, we’ll have special cultural performances from Rising Phoenix Lion Dance 🦁 and a Native American performance group!

Don’t miss this amazing celebration of culture, heritage, and unity! Stay tuned for more details! 🎉🌏✨

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.

Boys Volleyball: Remind boys interested in boys volleyball to be cleared on athletic clearance before trying out after school 5-6pm for the first two weeks of February. Meet near the small gym.

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

Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship - Application Deadline Extended!

New Deadline: February 7, 2025

We are excited to announce that the Cesar E. Chavez Family Vision Scholarship application deadline has been extended to February 7, 2025!

Why the Extension? In response to the recent immigration-related events impacting our communities, we recognize that students and families are experiencing heightened stress and uncertainty. To provide additional support during this time, we have extended the application deadline.

Your Privacy Matters: We understand the concerns surrounding safety and privacy. Please rest assured that all application records are kept confidential. The well-being of our applicants and their families is our top priority.

We Encourage ALL Students to Apply: Whether or not you have straight A's, your story matters. We value every applicant and encourage you to share your unique journey. You don’t need to be the "typical" scholarship recipient to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Can unofficial transcripts be submitted?

  • Yes! As long as they include current grades.

• Are federal tax forms the only accepted financial documents?

  • No. If you've applied for financial aid, you can submit your application form instead.

• Can students sign the release form without a parent/guardian?

  • Yes, if the student will be 18 years old on or before February 28, 2025.

• Are there many applications submitted so far?

  • Not yet! This is a great opportunity, especially for students who may feel overlooked. Apply now and share your story!

Important Links:

• Application Form with Instructions and Resources

• Letter of Recommendation Template

  • One letter from a current teacher

  • One letter from someone of your choice (counselor, coach, mentor, etc.)

• Release Form

Next Steps:

1. Share this announcement with eligible students.

2. Encourage students to start preparing their essays and letters of recommendation ASAP.

3. Forward this message to spread the word!

Questions? Contact Teresa Chavez Gearin, Executive Director, at Teresa@chavezfamilyvision.org.

Visit: https://chavezfamilyvision.org/

Together, we can help students achieve their educational dreams.

¡Si Se Puede!

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)

February ASB Senate Meeting: Save the Date! ASB Senate will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 during 4th Period in Dahl Hall! Learn more about upcoming club events, like FANTASTICS. Please send your representatives!

February Interclub Council Meeting: Save the Date! Interclub Council will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 during lunch in Dahl Hall. Learn more about about upcoming club events, like FANTASTICS, and your accounts. See you there!

In 1925, A. Philip Randolph established The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), the first nationally recognized Black labor union in the United States.

Under Randolph's leadership, the BSCP expanded its mission to advocate for broader social and economic justice, paving the way for the modern Civil Rights Movement. Randolph went on to organize the famous March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

-- A. Phillip Randolph

📢 ELPAC Testing Information

🗓️ Testing Schedule:
📍 11th & 12th Grade: Monday, February 10 @ 8:30 AM
📍 9th & 10th Grade: Tuesday, February 11 @ 8:30 AM

A printout with student names and testing locations will be posted in the Learning Center, main quad, and C-quad windows. Students who are testing will also receive passes with their testing date and location.

🎟️ Incentives:
Students will receive a raffle ticket for attending testing and one additional ticket for each completed test (up to 5 total tickets). These tickets can be entered for a chance to win $20 gift cards and other great prizes!

Make sure to check your testing location and arrive on time! ⏰ Good luck, Falcons! 🦅✨

📢 Calling All Writers, Artists, and Filmmakers! 🎨📝🎥

The East Side Union High School District is hosting its 2024-2025 Writing, Art, & Video Contests, and YOU have the chance to showcase your creativity and win cash prizes! 💰🏆

🌟 Upcoming Contest Themes & Deadlines:
📅 Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta – Hope and Activism
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

📅 Immigrant Heritage & Experience – Contributions of Immigrants
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

💡 How to Participate:
✅ Respond to the provided quote with an original piece in writing, visual art, or video
✅ Submit your work to your school site coordinator by the deadline
✅ Compete for cash prizes up to $150!

Let your voice be heard, your art be seen, and your story be told! 🎭✍️

For questions, contact Nguyet Dinh at dinhn@esuhsd.org.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine—get creative and submit your work! ✨

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.

📢 Volunteer Opportunity for Andrew Hill Students!

Hey Falcons! 🦅 We need volunteers for the ESUHSD Family Engagement Conference happening on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Andrew Hill High School!

We’re looking for students to help with:
✅ Check-in – Welcome and register attendees!
✅ Navigators – Guide families to workshops and activities!

This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours (and letters of recommendations), develop leadership skills, and support our community. Plus, you’ll get to be part of an exciting event featuring workshops, activities, and raffle prizes!

If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up today! For more information, contact Miss Hoang!

Let’s show our Falcon pride and make this event a success! 🎉

Attention Andrew Hill students!

Looking for a way to earn community service hours while making a positive impact in your neighborhood? Join us this Saturday, February 8th, for a Beautify the Neighborhood event happening near Andrew Hill, at the corner of Cas and Cedro (by the Solari Park baseball fields).

We’ll be:

• Planting 6 native California shrubs to attract pollinators
• Weeding to prepare for more native plants this fall
• Picking up litter to help keep our community clean

Many of you walk by this area on your way to school—this is your chance to help make it more beautiful! Bring your friends, get involved, and show your Andrew Hill pride.

Sign up here: Beautify the Neighborhood Eventbrite

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!

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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