“It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!” — Winnie the Pooh

Happy fall! 🌰 🍂

Hello Andrew Hill Families,

As we transition into Fall and approach the end of the first grading period, we encourage you to check in with your students, especially with the changing weather. This is a great time to ensure they are staying healthy, focused, and prepared. With just two weeks left until break, let's push to finish the quarter strong together!

Things to keep on your radar:

• College and Career Night is this Monday at Independence High School. It's a great opportunity for students to explore future pathways!
• Movie Night is this Thursday on campus, with free popcorn for freshmen! Come enjoy a fun evening with the community.

Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,
Miss Hoang

IB Learning Profile Trait of the Month: In September, FALCONS strive to be Balanced: We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives -- intellectual, physical, and emotional - to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

IB Question of the Week: What are the implications of having, or not having, knowledge?

• Monday: 09/23 (Regular)

• Falcon Olympics - Kickball (12:33 - 1:03 PM)

• ESUHSD College and Career Night - Independence (5:00 - 8:00 PM)

• Art & Poetry in Community - Arte y Poesía en Comunidad (5:30 - 7:30 PM)

• Tuesday: 09/24 (Regular)

• Girls Tennis at Gunderson (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Girls Flag Football at Willow Glen (7:00 - 9:00 PM)

• Wednesday: 09/25 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7)

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

• Thursday: 09/26 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Entire Staff)

• Girls Flag Football at Pioneer (7:00 - 9:00 PM)

• Friday: 09/27 (Normal)

• Football at Yerba Buena (4:30 - 10:00 PM)

• Girls Volleyball at Santa Teresa (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• 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)

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.

Hey Falcons!

Get ready to show off your skills in the Falcon Olympics Kickball Tournament! The tournament will run from September 23 to September 27, so start rallying your teams and preparing for some fun competition. Whether you’re a kickball pro or just want to have fun with friends, everyone is welcome to participate! 8 players minimum!

Join us at the meeting to learn more about sign-ups, teams, and game schedules. Let’s make the Falcon Olympics one to remember!

Go Falcons!

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!

Picture Day was on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. If you missed picture day, there is a make-up day on October 4, 2024. If you would like to order your photos, you can do so online. The code is EVTMKXWF7.

🎬 Get Ready for a Spooky Movie Night! 👻

Join us for our first Movie Night of the year, welcoming the Halloween season with a horror-themed flick! 🎃 The movie will be PG-13, so get ready for some chills and thrills.

🗓️ When: Thursday, September 26, from 7-10 PM
📍 Where: Main Quad (outdoors)
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

Bring your blankets and pillows to get comfy under the stars as we enjoy the movie outside! 🌙✨

Feeling hungry? We’ve got you covered with concessions, including hot chocolate, cup noodles, popcorn, chips, candy, and much more! 🍫🍿

And the best part – YOU get to choose the movie! Voting starts this Thursday. Make sure to check out our Instagram and Minga poll to cast your vote! 🗳️👀

Bonus: If you need a place to hang out before Movie Night, come to ASB (room 407) to watch the Thursday Night football game – Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants. The game starts at 5:15 PM, so stop by and catch some action before the movie! 🏈

Don’t miss out on a frightfully fun night! See you there! 👻🎥🍿

Hello Seniors!

We're gearing up for an exciting prom season and need your help! We're seeking volunteers to assist with a fundraising event at the Stanford Concession on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Your support will directly contribute to lowering the cost of prom tickets.

If you're interested in volunteering, please message us on our Instagram page. Every bit of help makes a big difference! Thank you for your support!

Keep an eye out for senior updates here!

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)

🎃 Join Us for a Spooky Good Time at Andrew P. Hill High School!

We’re excited to invite all community members and students K-12 to our Community Trick-or-Treat Event on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 12-2 PM!

This year’s theme is Pokémon, and we’ve got an afternoon packed with fun:

• Explore our Spooky Haunted House
• Enjoy trick-or-treating opportunities throughout the event.
• Get in the Halloween spirit with our Halloween Door Decorating Contest, where you can vote on your favorite decorated doors!
• Plus, there will be treats for sale to satisfy your sweet tooth.

📍 The event will be held in the 100 & 200 buildings at Andrew P. Hill High School.

We hope to see you there for an afternoon of fun, fright, and community spirit!

🕒 Date: October 26, 2024
🕑 Time: 12-2 PM
📍 Location: Andrew P. Hill High School, 100 & 200 buildings

Join the MESA program!

We are excited to share information about the MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Association) program at Andrew Hill High School! MESA is a program that supports students from underrepresented and underserved communities who want to major in STEM fields. Our goal is to help you transfer to four-year colleges and advance your STEM education.

Benefits of Joining MESA:

• Academic support
• Help with transferring to four-year colleges
• Scholarships and internships
• Community building
• Connections to industry professionals
• Visits to college campuses
• Hands-on project-based learning

When: MESA meets every Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in room 213. If you’re interested in science, technology, engineering, or math, we encourage you to join us and take advantage of these great opportunities!

For more information, contact Ms. Liu in room 213. We look forward to seeing you!

Gay Straight Alliance:

Hello Falcons! Are you an ally for the LGBTQ+ community? Do you need a safe space to share your emotions? Do you wish to meet with others like you? Then come to room C-116 right by the stairs at lunch on Thursdays!

Volunteers Needed for Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon & 10K

This year's race will be held on Sunday, October 6. There are several volunteer opportunities Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6, 2024.

St. Jude Children's Reach Hospital is our National Charity, and our volunteer efforts support the runners and walkers raising money to support the St Jude mission. We also continue to have a close partnership with the San Jose Sports Authority.

Help Us Make This Event Spectacular!

Click Here to Register

Available Shifts Include:

• Health & Fitness Expo – Friday, October 4

• Shift time: 12:00pm-6:00pm

• Health & Fitness Expo – Saturday, October 5

• Morning Shift: 8:00am-1:30pm

• Afternoon Shift: 12:30pm-5:30pm

• All Day Shift: 8:00am-5:30pm

• 5K Race – Saturday, October 5

• Shift time: 6:00am-10:30am

• KidsRock – Saturday, October 5

• Shift time: 8:00am-10:30am

• Half Marathon & 10K – Sunday, October 6

• Start Line

• Start Line Gear Check: 6:00am-9:00am

• Finish Line: 6:30am-1:30pm

• Finish Line Gear Pickup: 8:00am-1:30pm

• Water Station - Sunday, October 6

• Shift time depends on the location. Must reach out to the Volunteer Director for more information.

Volunteers Receive:

• Official Race Crew T-Shirt

• Race Crew Drawstring Backpack

• Refreshments and snacks

• Parking provided

• Satisfaction of helping others and giving back!

• Community service verification if needed

The Volunteer Registration Link: https://competitorgroupinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=79389

If you have any questions, contact:

Susan Reese -Volunteer Director

Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon

cell: 912-308-6755 (EST)

rnrsanjose@ironmanvolunteers.com

Lost and Found:

If you lost any items, especially glasses, please come to the attendance office to claim your belongings!

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

**CURRENTLY ON LEAVE**

408.347.4167

ramirezpo@esuhsd.org

12th Grade

11TH GRADE LAST NAMES: K - N

BaoVy Nguyen

408.347.4133

nguyenb@esuhsd.org

2024 College & Career Night

Monday, September 23, 2024 | 5 PM - 8 PM

Independence High School - 617 N. Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95133

You’re invited to our district-wide College & Career Night!

You’ll meet college and community representatives from over 100 organizations! Among those attending will be California's UC system, Cal State Universities, and private colleges from across the country. There will also be a financial aid and college application workshop to help with your college plans. We hope to see you there!

Workshops will be hosted in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Learn about admission requirements, financial aid and get all your questions answered.

September is Attendance Awareness Month and YOU Matter! Your attendance today shapes your success tomorrow, so make it count! Make sure you’re attending all your classes because Attendance Matters!

To make things even more exciting, the 4th period class with the best attendance rate this month will win a pizza party! 🍕 Will your class step up to the challenge and take the top spot?

Let’s show up, stay focused, and make this month count, Falcons!

Are you a Falcon alumni or parent who wants to support our Falcon community? Please send an email to andrewhillasb407@gmail.com 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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