Falcon Weekly Bulletin

Hello Falcon Families,

Welcome back from February Break! We’re excited to have our students return as we begin a new grading period. Although we have a long stretch ahead until our next break on Cesar Chavez Day at the end of the month, we’re looking forward to a productive and engaging period.

This week, we're kicking things off with our E-Sports Falcon Olympics—a fantastic opportunity for our students to come together, build community, and have a lot of fun as we finish February.

Wishing everyone a warm welcome back and a great start to the new grading period!

Best,

- Miss Hoang

IB Learning Profile Trait of the Month: In February, FALCONS strive to be Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

IB Question of the Week: Given access to the same facts, how is it possible that there can be disagreement between experts on a political issue?

IB Program: Attention sophomores: applications for students interested in joining the IB diploma program are now available in the learning center during break and lunch. Applications are due at the end of February. Please see Mr. Winsatt for more information.

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)

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 Esports Olympics is Coming! 🎮

Are you ready to compete and show off your gaming skills? Join us for the Falcon Esports Olympics from February 25-28, 2025!

🔹 Informational Meeting:

• 📅 Monday, February 24th during lunch
• 📍 Location: Room 212

🔥 Event Details:

• 📅 Dates: February 25 - 28, 2025 during lunch
• 📍 Location: Room 212
• 🎮 Teams: 2 players per team
• 🏆 Prize: $50 DoorDash Gift Card

For more details, visit Room 407. Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up! Don't miss your chance to compete and win big!

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!

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.

✨ Andrew P. Hill High School Presents: Senior Prom 2025! ✨

🌙 Theme: Under The Stars
📍 Venue: The Glass House
📅 Date: April 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

🎟 Ticket Prices & Sales Dates:
🔹 Special Price: $80 (Feb 10-11)
🔹 Feb 24-28: $90 w/ ASB | $95 w/o ASB
🔹 March 3-7: $95 w/ ASB | $100 w/o ASB
🔹 March 10-14: $100 w/ ASB | $105 w/o ASB
🔹 March 17-21: $105 w/ ASB | $110 w/o ASB
🔹 March 24-28: $110 w/ ASB | $115 w/o ASB
🔹 March 31-April 4: $100 w/ ASB | $105 w/o ASB
🔹 April 7-11: $110 w/ ASB | $115 w/o ASB
🔹 Guests: $115

🎫 Tickets available at the School Bank!

Don't miss out on a magical night filled with dancing, memories, and celebrating with your classmates. Get your tickets early for the best price! 🌟

🎓 Seniors, It’s Time to Make Your Mark! 🎓

📢 Senior Superlatives & Quotes Submissions are NOW OPEN!

Class of 2025, this is your chance to vote for senior superlatives and submit your senior quotes to be featured in the yearbook! Don't miss out on leaving your legacy.

📌 Superlatives: Who’s most likely to be President? The next big influencer? The class clown? Cast your votes and celebrate your classmates!

📝 Senior Quotes: Share a meaningful, funny, or inspiring quote that represents you—just make sure it’s school-appropriate!

📅 Deadline to submit: March 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
🔗 Submission Link:

• Senior Superlatives
• Senior Quotes

Let’s make this yearbook one to remember! 🌟

Financial Aid: Seniors, the financial aid priority deadline for FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is Monday, March 3rd. If you applied to private universities or public universities such as UC’s or CSU’s, you must fill out this application before the deadline. Just a reminder, community colleges and some trade schools accept these financial aid applications as well. If you miss this deadline you will miss out on financial aid to help you pay for your education. You can stop by the Learning Center during lunch to get help from college advisers. School lunch will be provided. To get started on an application, you will need to know your social security number (if you have one), and have your or your parents 2023 taxes. The College and Career Center is also available to help, it is typically open every day until 4:30pm. There will be assistance provided over the break as well. Please check out the flyer for dates, times, and more information. (Please note, there was a financial aid workshop scheduled at Andrew Hill but it has since been cancelled)

Community Colleges: Seniors, local community colleges will be visiting us! These include San Jose City College, Evergreen Valley College, De Anza College, Foothill College, Mission College, and West Valley College. They will be sharing information about their school and having an application workshop afterwards so you can get started on your application. 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! Here’s the link to sign up.

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)

Attention ASB Senate and Interclub Council Members!

This is a reminder that we have a meeting, February 24, 2025 during the scheduled times:

• Senate during 4th period
• ICC during lunch

Additionally, please note that our March meeting has been rescheduled to March 18th, 2025. Be sure to adjust your calendars accordingly.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

FSU:

FSU invites you to Pistahan sa East Side, a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture and heritage. It will be held on March 1st, 2025 at James Lick High School from 12:30 to 4 PM. There will be performances, food, and more. Tickets are now on sale for $10 online and $15 at the door. Please speak to Ms. Happy in Room C-105 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

📢 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:

Have you lost a phone, a black sweatshirt, or jacket, or other warm clothing? Have you lost a water bottle, a pair of slides, or an American flag? Do not despair! There is hope that you can once again be reunited with your belongings! Come to the attendance office and claim your beloved item or items. Please do so before March 7, when all unclaimed lost and found will be donated.

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! 🎉

Are you interested in hands-on farming, sustainability, and leadership? Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your skills while making a difference in your community!

Program Highlights:

• 5-week hands-on farming education on an urban farm in San Jose
• Leadership training to become a counselor for spring and summer camps (with a paid stipend!)
• Earn school service hours and receive a letter of recommendation at the end of the program
• Learn about farming, chickens, plants, sustainability, and more
• Take home fresh produce and seedlings for your family

When: Starting Tuesdays in March
Where: Garden to Table Silicon Valley - 200 W Taylor St, San Jose

Register here: Garden to Table SV projects@garden2tablesv.org

Questions? Contact: projects@garden2tablesv.org

Don’t miss this chance to grow, lead, and make an impact! 🌿

I want to share an amazing opportunity for you to express yourself and showcase your creativity! The Growing Up in America (GUA) Art, Essay, and Video Contest is now open for submissions, and I’d love for you to participate!

ABOUT THE CONTEST

Hosted by AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement) in partnership with NBC Bay Area, this contest is open to all K-12 students in the nine Bay Area counties. It’s a chance to share your story, express your identity, and win prizes through art, writing, or video.

THIS YEAR'S THEME: "FACING MY FEARS"

Fear is something we all experience—how has it shaped you? Have you ever overcome a fear, learned from it, or found courage because of it? This year’s theme asks you to reflect on these moments and creatively express your experience through:
🎨 Art
📝 Essays
📽 Videos

WHY PARTICIPATE?

✨ Win prizes and have your work showcased!
✨ Share your story and inspire others!
✨ Build your portfolio for college and future opportunities!

🎨💼 Workplace Readiness Week Poster Contest – Win Up to $1,500!

High school students in Santa Clara County are invited to participate in the 2025 Workplace Readiness Week Poster Contest, hosted by the County’s Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE). This contest is a great opportunity to showcase your creativity while educating young workers about their rights in the workplace.

Theme & Topics

Students will create a poster exploring topics such as:
✅ Local, State, and Federal Labor Laws
✅ The Role of the Labor Movement in Workers' Rights
✅ Why Knowing Your Rights as a Young Worker Matters

Prizes 🎉

🏆 1st Place: $1,500
🥈 2nd Place: $1,000
🥉 3rd Place: $500

Winning posters will be featured in the county’s Workplace Readiness Week awareness campaign!

📅 Submission Deadline: March 16, 2025
🔗 Learn more & submit your entry: bit.ly/YouthArtChallenge

Encourage students to participate and make their voices heard! 🚀

🌟 Join South Bay Youth Changemakers! 🌟

Are you a high school student looking to gain leadership and organizing skills, take action on community issues, and connect with like-minded youth? If so, South Bay Youth Changemakers (SBYC) is the perfect opportunity for you!

What is SBYC?

SBYC builds Asian American youth power in Santa Clara County by developing young leaders who organize for a more just and sustainable society. Through education and community action, SBYC empowers youth to transform social and economic institutions to prioritize people over profit and shape communities based on collective needs and values.

What We Do

🗳 Political Education Workshops – Learn about social justice topics affecting your community
📢 Community Action – Lead research projects, engage in public actions, and connect with local leaders
🗳 Voter Engagement – Educate and empower Asian American voters on key election issues
🌎 Community Exchanges – Learn about exciting organizing campaigns in the South Bay
🤝 In-Person Socials – Build relationships with like-minded youth

How to Get Involved

💡 Fill out the interest form: https://bit.ly/SBYC22interest
📲 Follow on Instagram: @sbyouthchangemakers
🌐 Visit the website: youthchangemakers.org
📩 Email for more info: info@youthchangemakers.org

Join a community of youth committed to making a positive change—we’d love to have you on board!

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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