Falcon Weekly Bulletin

Dear Falcon Families,

We are excited to be heading into our second full week of school on a regular schedule. Let’s keep the momentum going and start the year strong!

📅 This Week’s Highlights:

Thursday – AHHS Program & Resource Fair (6th Period & After School)
Join us for our annual Program & Resource Fair, featuring stations, games, a rally, possible prizes, and more! This is a great opportunity for students to learn about the amazing programs and resources available at Andrew Hill.

Friday – Welcome Back Food Fair & Carnival (7th Period & After School until 4:30 PM)
Head to the Basketball Courts for carnival games, inflatables, and water activities. Limited concessions will be available.

✅ Attendance Matters!
Strong attendance from the start helps students stay on track academically and connected to our school community. Let’s set the tone for a successful year by being present and engaged every day.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Go Falcons! 💛🖤

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: In what ways do values affect the production of knowledge?

• Monday: 08/11 (Regular)

• Lunch Time Activity - Sticky Note Walls of Goals, Kindness Cards, and Compliment Tag (Lunch)

• Tuesday: 08/12 (Regular)

• Lunch Time Activity - Guess that Song (Lunch)

• Wednesday: 08/13 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7)

• Lunch Time Activity - Welcome Back Relay Race (Lunch)

• Thursday: 08/14 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Resource Fair)

• Spirit Day - Andrew P. Hill Colors/Merch (All-Day)

• Lunch Time Activity - Can I get your Autograph? (Lunch)

• Andrew P. Hill High School Resource Fair - C-Quad (12:45 - 2:23 PM)

• Welcome Back Rally - Large Gym (1:30 - 2:23 PM)

• Friday: 08/15 (Regular)

• Lunch Time Activity - Water Fun (Lunch)

• Welcome Back Carnival - C - Quad (3:00 - 4:30 PM)

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!

🎉 First Day of School Activities! 🎉
Join us in the Main Quad for some fun and Falcon spirit!

🎮 Giant Games
🎶 Music
🖍️ Chalk Art
💫 Friendship Bracelets

Come hang out, make new friends, and celebrate the start of the school year! 💛🖤
We can’t wait to see you there, Falcons! 🦅

🗓️ Welcome Back Week: August 11–15, 2025

Welcome back, Falcons! We're kicking off the school year with a fun-filled week of activities to celebrate our Andrew Hill community and the amazing programs we have on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to participate and help bring our Falcon family together!

Daily Activities:

• Monday: Sticky Note Wall of Goals, Kindness Card Drop, & Compliment Tag
• Tuesday: Welcome Back Relay Race
• Wednesday: Can I Get Your Autograph? – Sign your Welcome Back Class Banner!
• Thursday: Welcome Back Resource Fair & Rally (1:45–3:30 PM)
• Friday: Welcome Back Carnival (3:00–4:30 PM)

🎨 Spirit Days

• Thursday: Andrew Hill Colors/Merch (keep an eye out for opportunities to get gear!)

📣 Thursday Rally & Resource Fair – August 14, 2025 (1:45–3:30 PM)

Come out and celebrate what makes Andrew Hill great!

• Play games

• Learn about clubs and programs

• Meet your teachers and classmates

• Enjoy free food & otter pops!

🎪 Friday: Welcome Back Carnival – August 15, 2025 (3:00–4:30 PM)

Don’t miss our first-ever Welcome Back Carnival!
There will be games, snacks, and activities to help you end the week with fun and Falcon pride!

🧭 Freshmen Orientation Recap

On Friday, August 1, 2025, thirty-five amazing Link Leaders welcomed approximately 250 freshmen to Andrew Hill during our annual Freshmen Orientation!

📦 If you are a freshman who did not receive your welcome gift, please stop by Room 407 to pick it up!

Picture Day: Save the Date! Picture Day will be on Friday, September 26, 2025.

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.

Senior Sunrise:

~65 seniors kicked-off their senior year on the football field this morning at Senior Sunrise! They came together to watch the sunrise on their senior year & had an opportunity to write their senior letters. Senior letters will be given back to seniors at the Senior Pool Party! If you are a senior who would like participate, come to room 407! If you have any questions, please ask a senior officer or Miss Hoang!

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 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!

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.

✅ Missed Lessons = Missed Opportunities
Even one day out can mean falling behind on key lessons, activities, and class discussions.

📈 School Today, Success Tomorrow
Consistent attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic progress—and opens doors to future opportunities.

💪 Resilience in Action
Being present every day builds habits of responsibility, perseverance, and grit.

👯 Stronger Friendships
Daily attendance helps students form strong social bonds and feel more connected at school.

🧠 Healthier Habits
A consistent routine supports mental and physical wellness—for kids and families.

Need support getting your child to school?
We’re here to help. If your child is hesitant to come to school!

Let’s make 2025–2026 a year of growth, connection, and daily learning—for every student, every day.

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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