Dear Families,

As we approach the end of the semester, we’re excited to share plans for Winterfest Week, happening during the last full week of classes before finals. Here’s what you need to know:

Special Schedule

• Thursday, December 12, 2024 and Friday, December 13, 2024 will be block schedule days with extended office hours and a staff meeting.
• Office Hours: On Thursday, students will have the opportunity to attend office hours to review material and prepare for finals. We also have Cookies & Cram for the freshmen on December 12, 2024 in the Learning Center.

Winterfest Celebration

We’re thrilled to invite our school community to join us for Winterfest on Thursday, December 12, 2024, after school!

• When: 3:30 - 7:00 PM
• Where: Main Quad
• What to Expect:
  • Performances showcasing student talent
  • Delicious food available for purchase
  • A cozy outdoor movie screening under the stars

This is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and our students’ hard work before diving into finals. Encourage your students to join the fun and take part in the festivities!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Let’s make Winterfest Week memorable!

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: Should some knowledge not be sought on ethical grounds?

• Monday: 12/09 (Regular) - Winterfest Spirit Day: Santa’s Workshop

• Spirit Count & Lunch Time Activity - Main Quad (Lunch: 12:33 - 1:03 PM)

• Tuesday: 12/10 (Regular) - Winterfest Spirit Day: Snowed-In

• Spirit Count & Lunch Time Activity - Main Quad (Lunch: 12:33 - 1:03 PM)

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

• Wednesday: 12/11 (Regular) - Winterfest Spirit Day: Ugly Sweater Day

• Spirit Count & Lunch Time Activity - Main Quad (Lunch: 12:33 - 1:03 PM)

• December VSA General Meeting - Dahl Hall (Lunch: 12:33 - 1:03 PM)

• Girls Soccer at Santa Teresa (5:00 - 9:00 PM)

• Thursday: 12/12 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7, Office Hours)

• Spirit Count & Lunch Time Activity - Main Quad (Lunch: 12:33 - 1:03 PM)

• Office Hours (2:00 - 3:30 PM)

• Cookies & Cram - Learning Center (2:00 - 3:30 PM)

• Winterfest - Main Quad (3:30 - 7:00 PM)

• Boys Soccer at Branham (4:00 - 8:00 PM)

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

• Winter Band Concert - Eschenfelder Hall (7:00 - 8:00 PM)

• Friday: 12/13 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Staff Meeting - Entire Staff)

• Spirit Count & Lunch Time Activity - Main Quad (Lunch: 12:33 - 1:03 PM)

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

• Saturday: 12/14 (No School)

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

Week of December 9 - 13 (No Thursday Collaboration Schedule this week)

• Monday, Dec. 9 will be regular all classes schedule (7 periods)
• Tuesday, Dec. 10 will be regular all classes schedule (7 periods)
• Wednesday, Dec. 11 will be regular all classes schedule (7 periods)

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!

We are thrilled to invite you to our Winterfest Carnival on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the Main Quad!

This year’s theme is Old Disney & Holiday Magic, and we’ve planned an exciting lineup of activities for the whole family to enjoy:

🎄 A photobooth to capture festive memories
🎥 A Holiday Disney movie on a 30-foot outdoor screen
🎶 Entertainment and performances
🍴 Food and craft stands hosted by our Andrew Hill clubs
✨ A magical tree-lighting ceremony
🚪 A door decorating showcase to spread holiday cheer

Bring your friends and family to share in the joy of the season as we celebrate our community and the holidays.

To add even more fun to the week, we’re hosting Spirit Days leading up to Winterfest:

• Monday (12/9): Santa’s Workshop – Dress as elves, reindeer, or anything workshop-related!
• Tuesday (12/10): Snowed In – Cozy Christmas PJs Day!
• Wednesday (12/11): Ugly Sweater Day – Wear your favorite holiday sweater!
• Thursday (12/12): Disney Day – Dress as your favorite Disney character for Winterfest!
• Friday (12/13): Mistletoe Match – Twin with a friend or group!

We can’t wait to see you all dressed up, full of holiday cheer, and enjoying the magic of Winterfest.

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)

Class of 2025: Cap & Gown Information

Seniors / Parents,

The Grad Company is our Cap & Gown vendor. You can place orders online anytime!

Click here to view the full Product Catalog. Catalogs and order forms will be handed out to all seniors on 11/4. Extra copies will be available in the main office, and also attached below.

Click here to visit our website.

Questions?

Call the Grad Company office at (925) 736 0679 or Mike Rabago cell (925) 876 7731.

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!

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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