Falcon Weekly Bulletin

Dear Falcon Families,

Welcome back from the weekend! We have an exciting week ahead as we welcome our IB visitors to support us in our IB Accreditation process.

This week also marks Tết (Tết Nguyên Đán), the Vietnamese Lunar New Year! We are celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake, which symbolizes wisdom, adaptability, and growth. Tết is a time for renewal, family gatherings, and welcoming prosperity for the year ahead. Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! (Happy New Year!)

As we approach the end of the first grading period, a reminder that Office Hours will be held this Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30 PM—a great opportunity for students to get extra support before grades are finalized.

Looking ahead, please note that next week we will have a late start due to a morning staff meeting.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!

Best,

Miss Hoang

IB Learning Profile Trait of the Month: In January, FALCONS strive to be Risk-Takers: We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

IB Question of the Week: What role do political authorities and institutions play in knowledge-creation and distribution?

• Monday: 1/27 (Regular - IB Visit)

• Spring Sports Parent Meeting (6:00 - 7:00 PM)

• Tuesday: 1/28 (Regular - IB Visit)

• January ASB Senate (4th Period - 11:39 AM - 12:33 PM)

• January Interclub Council Meeting (Lunch - 12:33 - 1:03 PM)

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

• Varsity Girls Soccer vs. James Lick (7:00 - 9:00 PM)

• Wednesday: 1/29 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7)

• Tet Celebration - Main Quad (Lunch: 12:03 - 12:33 PM)

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

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

• Thursday: 1/30 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Staff Meeting - Office Hours)

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

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

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

• Friday: 1/31 (Regular)

• Boys Soccer vs. Leland (5:00 - 9:00 PM)

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

🎊 Tết/Lunar New Year Celebration! 🎊

Join us on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, during lunch as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake! 🐍✨

Enjoy exciting performances and a chance to receive red envelopes that can be redeemed for prizes! The Wood Snake symbolizes wisdom, adaptability, and transformation—marking a year of growth and opportunity.

Don't miss this chance to celebrate with our school community and embrace the traditions of Lunar New Year! 🧧🎶🎉

📢 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!

Spring Sports Meeting: Attention all spring athletes! The spring sport parent and student meeting is Monday 1/27 from 6-7 pm in the Leaning Center. Come learn about important rules and regulations that govern sports!

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.

Community College Visits: Seniors, local community colleges will be coming to Andrew Hill this Spring! They will be sharing information about their school and having an application workshop afterwards. If you are interested in any of them, sign up below to attend, or scan the purple community college flyer available in your Econ or Gov class! If you are unsure, consider signing up anyways to reserve your spot!

Community College Information Session: Seniors, are you thinking about community college and would like to learn more? During lunch today, Monday, January 27, at the Learning Center, there will be an informational presentation! You can learn more about your options and ask questions. If you can’t make it, visit room 401 (the College & Career Center) when you can!

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)

You will have an option to take your yearbook photos on campus.

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, March 28, 2025 during lunch in Dahl Hall. Learn more about about upcoming club events, like Multicultural Week, and your accounts. See you there!

Attention Andrew Hill High School Students!

Are you ready to make your voice heard? Do you love music, creativity, and media?

Introducing Resonate Radio: Powered by Spark, your very own student-led radio station!

Whether you’re into:

• Hosting your own show,

• Creating playlists that set the vibe,

• Producing podcasts, or

• Learning the ins and outs of broadcasting,

This is your chance to shine! No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Join Us:

Where: Eschenfelder Hall

When: Wednesday, January, 29 during Lunch

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something big—where your creativity meets the airwaves! Bring your energy, ideas, and passion, and let’s make some noise!

Questions? Reach out to Mr. Williams at williamsk@esuhsd.org.

GSA: On Thursday, January 30th, the GSA will be hosting a workshop about sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression in C-116 at lunch. Pizza will be provided! for more details, see Mr. Wood in room 403, or look for our flyers around campus!

FAM: 🎨 Come enjoy music and painting on mini canvases, hosted by the FAM Art Club. Materials will be provided, plus Arizona Tea & Takis. Everyone is welcome including staff! Date: Thursday, January 30th, Time: 3:30-5:30 PM, after school Location: Room 105 Sign up by Thursday at lunch in Room 105. Your art could even be featured on the club’s Instagram! 🌟

What does that mean? It’s a common Vietnamese and Mandarin greeting for Lunar New Year, meaning “Happy New Year!” In Vietnamese, you might also hear:

• Chúc bạn an khang thịnh vượng! (Wishing you peace, good health, and prosperity)
• Vạn sự như ý! (May everything go as you wish)

Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Year! 🎊

📢 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! 🎉

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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