Falcon Weekly Bulletin

Welcome to Tailgate Week, Andrew Hill Community!

We’re excited to kick off the school year with a week of Spirit Days, all leading up to our first home football game on Friday, September 13, 2024! This is the perfect time to show your Falcon pride, so let’s see everyone decked out in their best spirit wear throughout the week.

We’d also like to extend a special welcome to our freshmen! Link Crew is sponsoring the Freshmen Tailgate before the game. All freshmen get free food, their freshmen shirt, and free admission to the game—a perfect way to make your first home game an unforgettable experience!

Families, you're invited too! Join us for an exciting evening of football, fun, and community spirit. See you at the game!

Go Falcons!

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 counts as good evidence for a claim?

• Monday: 09/09 (Late Start - 1, 3, 5, 7)

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

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

• Girls Volleyball vs. South SF (5:30 - 9:00 PM)

• Tuesday: 09/10 (Late Start - 2, 4, 6, 7)

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

• Girls Tennis vs. Gilroy (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

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

• Wednesday: 09/11 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7)

• Cross Country at Montgomery Hill Park vs. SC, Chris (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
  

• Girls Volleyball vs. Notre Dame SJ (5:30 - 9:00 PM)

• Thursday: 09/12 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Office Hours)

• Office Hours (2:30 - 3:30 PM)

• Girls Tennis vs. Mt. Pleasant (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

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

• Friday: 09/13 (Normal)

• Freshmen Tailgate (3:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Robotics General Meeting - Dahl Hall (4:00 - 5:00 PM)

• Football vs. Westmont (4:30 - 10:00 PM)

• Varsity Girls Volleyball at Eastside College Prep (5:30 - 7:00 PM)

Later start on Monday, Sept. 9 & Tuesday, Sept. 10- Student Union & offices are closed 8:00am-10:00am

Singleton Parking Lot gates will be closed at 10:15am on Monday, Sept. 9 & Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Rest of the week will follow our regular bell schedule

• Odd blocks on Wednesday, Sept. 11
• Even blocks on Thursday, Sept. 12-- Office Hours
  • Student Union & Offices close at 2:30pm for Staff Meeting
• All classes on Friday, Sept. 13-- Marking Period 1 ends

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

Are you looking to earn some extra cash while gaining valuable work experience? Food Services is hiring student workers for the 2024-2025 school year in the Student Union! This is a fantastic opportunity to work on campus, make new friends, and start saving up.

• Starting Pay: $16 per hour
• Wage Increase: Starting September 2024, your pay will go up to $16.50 per hour!

Don’t miss out on this chance to join a great team, build your resume, and earn money while you're at it.

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.

Girls Basketball:

Attention all girls interested in playing basketball this winter! There is an important meeting on Wed, Sept 18th in S200 at Lunch. See you there! Go Falcons!

Hey Falcons!

Get ready to show off your skills in the Falcon Olympics Kickball Tournament! We’re kicking things off with an Information Meeting on Tuesday, September 19—don’t miss out if you want to be part of the action!

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!

Attention Falcons!

Get ready for Tailgate Week as we lead up to our first home football game this Friday, September 13, 2024! Show off your Falcon spirit by participating in these fun theme days:

• Monday: Neverbeast - Wear your PJs!
• Tuesday: Never Want to Grow Up - Dress up as a baby picture!
• Wednesday: Pixie Hallow Games - Rep your favorite jersey!
• Thursday: Seasons - Show off your class colors!
• Friday: Lost Boys - Go all out in camo!

Each day at lunch, join us for fun games:

• Monday: Snowball Scoop
• Tuesday: Baby Food Eating Contest
• Wednesday: Sprite Challenge
• Thursday: Egg Race
• Friday: (Stay tuned!)

Don’t forget the Freshmen Tailgate before the big game on Friday, hosted by Link Crew! Freshmen will get free food, their freshmen shirt, and free admission to the game.

Let’s all come together for an exciting week of fun and football! 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.

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)

ASB Senate Meeting: Save the Date! ASB Senate will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 during 4th Period in Dahl Hall! Learn more about constitution updates and upcoming events. Please send your representatives!

September Interclub Council Meeting: Save the Date! Interclub Council will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 during lunch in Dahl Hall. Learn more about upcoming events and your accounts. Please send your cabinet!

Robotics is having their first general meeting this Friday, September 13, 2024 after school in Dahl Hall from 4-5! Come join them for an overview on everything robotics, from their different sub-teams to the . If you’re interested in learning how to build a robot from scratch, programming it, or just want a community to be a part of, this is the club for you. No experience is needed.

BSU is having their 2nd general meeting on Monday, September 9th at lunch in Room S101! Snacks will be provided! Come and bring your friends to be a part of creating a safe and empowering space for all students of Black and African descent on campus! All are welcome and invited!

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

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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