Falcon Weekly Bulletin

Falcon Families,

We are officially heading into our second full week of school, and it’s been wonderful to see our students settling into routines and building consistency in their learning, activities, and sports. Thank you for supporting a strong start to the year!

Here are this week’s highlights:

• Monday, August 18 – Class & Club Advisor Meeting

• Tuesday, August 19 – August ASB Senate Meeting and Interclub Council

• Wednesday, August 20 – PM Coffee with the Principal and Fall Sports Parent Meeting

• Friday, August 22 – AM Coffee with the Principal

• Saturday, August 23 – Football Scrimmage at Washington High

As we move forward, our focus remains on consistency—building strong daily habits, staying engaged, and finding ways to get involved in our Falcon community. Whether through clubs, sports, leadership, or classroom learning, every student has opportunities to thrive and contribute.

Thank you for partnering with us to make this school year meaningful and successful!

With Falcon Pride,

- Miss Hoang

IB Learning Profile Trait of the Month: In August, FALCONS strive to be Open-Minded: We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

IB Question of the Week: What counts as knowledge?

Students are on the regular week schedule. The schedules below begin the week of Monday, August 11.

• 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!

🏅 Falcon Olympics Are Back! 🏅

Think you have what it takes to be a Falcon Olympian? 🦅

Students and staff compete side by side in our intermural sports bracket — and everyone is welcome to join in!

✨ First Up: Kickball!

• Info Meeting: Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ Lunch in Dahl Hall

• Game Week: August 25–29, 2025

Come to the meeting to sign up your team and get ready to play!

📅 Falcon Olympics Schedule 2025–2026

• Aug 25–29 → Kickball

• Sept 8–12 → Soccer

• Oct 13–17 → Trivia

• Nov 3–7 → Volleyball

• Jan 26–30 → Track & Field

• Mar 2–6 → E-Sports

• Apr 27–May 1 → Flag Football

🎉 Don’t miss out — get engaged during lunch, bring your friends, and rep your Falcon pride!

✨ Welcome Back Week Recap ✨

We had an incredible first week of school celebrating Welcome Back Week! Thank you to everyone who showed their Falcon spirit and helped kick off the school year with so much energy.

🏅 Welcome Back Rally
Our first rally of the year brought the entire Falcon family together in the gym. Students cheered on their classes, enjoyed performances, and set the tone for an exciting year ahead. The energy was great! Falcon pride was in full effect!

🎉 Welcome Back Carnival
On Friday, the quad transformed into a carnival space filled with games, music, and activities. Students had the chance to hang out, connect with friends, and celebrate the start of the school year in a fun and relaxed way.

💛 Thank You!

A huge thank you to our ASB students, advisors, and staff who worked hard behind the scenes to make these events possible. And of course, thank you to all the Falcons who came out, participated, and brought the spirit. You made Welcome Back Week unforgettable!

Here’s to a year filled with even more spirit, community, and memories. 🦅💛

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.

Fall Sports Parent Meeting:

Attention all Fall Student Athletes! There is a very important Student and Parent meeting on Wednesday August 20th at 7 pm in the Learning Center. Come and learn everything you need to know about athletics!!

🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓

Two big things to keep on your radar:

✨ Prom Committee Sign-Ups
Want a say in planning the biggest night of senior year? Join Prom Committee! Sign-ups will be coming soon — keep an eye out for details at lunch and in your email.

📸 Senior Portraits
It’s time to schedule your senior portraits! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in the yearbook. More information on dates, locations, and booking will be shared soon.

Let’s make the Class of 2026 unforgettable! 🦅💛

Class/Club Advisor Meeting: Save the Date! Advisors, please come to Dahl Hall on Monday, August 18, 2025 during lunch for class/club advisor updates. Your time here will be added to your supervision hours!

August ASB Senate: Save the Date! ASB Senate will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 during 4th Period in Dahl Hall. Give feedback on Back-to-School events and learn more about upcoming events. Please send your class representative!

August Interclub Council Meeting: Save the Date! Interclub Council will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 during lunch in Dahl Hall. Learn more about constitution updates, club policies and procedures and upcoming events. Please send your cabinet!

Club Day - Club Rush, and Club Carnival: This year, Club Day will be on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Club Rush will take place during lunch in the main quad. It is an opportunity for you to meet and greet, and join a club of your choice. After-school there will be Club Carnival where you can meet advisors & club members, play games, enjoy music, and buy snacks from 3:30-5:00 PM in the main quad before open house!

Yearbook: Calling all students! Interested in making memories? Expressing yourself creatively? Taking photos? Editing skills? Learning real-world skills you can apply to your next job? Yearbook is looking for new staffers. All positions are open! Come to room 407 after 6th period on Thursdays! Look for Miss Hoang. For more information, come to room 407.

Club Application & Renewal Information!

Don’t forget to submit your Club Renewal or New Club Application to stay active this year. Keep the legacy going—mentor your future leaders and finish strong!

Questions? Come see Miss Hoang in Room 407.

2025 - 2026 Club Application and Renewal Form Instructions

2025 - 2026 Club Application and Renewal Preliminary Budget

2025 - 2026 Club Constitution and Bylaws Guidelines Template

2025 - 2026 Club Constitution Template Simpler Version

2025 - 2026 AHHS Spring Finance Training

2025 - 2026 Club/Class Finance Training Quiz

The Golden Falcons are looking for new cast and crew members. We are working on a Fantasy/Comedy Film called "Tavern Troubles" Send interested students to room 111. Thank you!

Open Swim:

Come to the pool and swim on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:14 to 5:45 for open swim! Cool off and have some fun! See Ms Rachel in attendance for more info.

ASSETs

Keep an eye out for Offerings!

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.

Science Camp Cabin Leaders Needed
Earn Community Service Hours
Walden West – Saratoga, CA
September 29 – October 3, 2025 (Overnight)

Shirakawa School is looking for high school students to volunteer as cabin leaders for our 6th grade Science Camp at Walden West in Saratoga. This is a 5-day overnight program filled with outdoor learning and team building.

What you’ll do:

• Mentor and lead a group of 6th grade students

• Participate in outdoor science and leadership activities

• Earn community service hours

• Gain valuable leadership experience

Location: Walden West Science Camp, Saratoga
Dates: September 29 – October 3, 2025

Overnight stay required
Open to responsible and enthusiastic high school students

More info at: https://www.waldenwestfoundation.org
Questions? Contact Ms. Jade Lee at jlee@fmsd.org

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

BaoVy Nguyen

408.347.4133

nguyenb@esuhsd.org

10th Grade

Jenna Braga

408.347.4168

bragaj@esuhsd.org

11th Grade

Areli Flores

408.347.4166

floresa@esuhsd.org

REMIND: text @flores2027 to the number 81010

Type your last and first name

12th Grade

Polet Ramirez

408.347.4167

ramirezpo@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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