Falcon Weekly Bulletin

Sharing Best Wishes for 2025

Dear Andrew Hill Families,

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable winter break, filled with time to relax and recharge. As we begin the second semester, we’re excited for the opportunities and experiences the new year will bring for our students and school community.

Let’s start this semester with renewed energy and enthusiasm as we continue to work together in support of our students’ success. I am looking forward to the growth and achievements we’ll celebrate in the coming months. Whether your student is continuing their academic journey, participating in extracurricular activities, or discovering new passions, there’s so much to look forward to.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful start to the year. Let’s make this semester one to remember!

Warm regards,

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: As knowers, do we have a moral duty to examine our own assumptions and biases?

• Monday: 1/6 (Late Start - 1, 3, 5, 7)

• Morning PD Staff Meeting (8:30 - 10:00 PM)

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

• Tuesday: 1/7 (Late Start - 2, 4, 6, 7)

• Morning PD Staff Meeting (8:30 - 10:00 PM)

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

• Girls Basketball vs. Leigh (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Wednesday: 1/8 Block - 1, 3, 5, 7)

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

• Boys Basketball at Del Mar (6:00 - 9:00 PM)

• Wrestling at San Jose High (6:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Thursday: 1/9 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Staff Meeting - Department)

• Falcon Olympics - Track & Field Information Meeting - Dahl Hall (Lunch - 12:09 - 12:39 PM)

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

• Girls Basketball vs. Piedmont Hills (5:30 - 8:30 PM)

• Friday: 1/10 (Regular)

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

• Saturday: 1/11 (No School)

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

Late start on Monday, Jan. 6 & Tuesday, Jan. 7- Student Union & offices are closed 8:00am-10:00am

Singleton Parking Lot gates will be closed at 10:15am on Monday, Jan. 6 & Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Rest of the week will follow our regular bell schedule:

• Odd blocks on Wednesday, Jan. 8
• Even blocks on Thursday, Jan. 9-- Collaboration
  • Student Union and offices close at 2:30pm
• All classes on Friday, Jan. 10

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

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!

Baseball:

Baseball will be conducting Preseason lifting and training for anyone who is interested in joining the team. If anyone is interested, please see Coach Madsen in Room 404.

Falcon Olympics Track and Field Informational Meeting

Attention, Falcons! 🦅 Are you ready to compete and show your school spirit? Join us for the Falcon Olympics Track and Field Informational Meeting!

Come learn all about the upcoming track and field events, how to sign up, and what you can expect from this exciting opportunity. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to try something new, there’s a spot for you!

Date: January 9, 2025
Time: During Lunch
Location: Dahl Hall

Falcon Olympics Track and Field will take place from January 13–16 during lunch on the Jack Germaine Field.

Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of something special. See you there!

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!

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)

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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