Hello Falcon Families,

Week 3 is all about getting involved! It's Club Week at Andrew P. Hill, and we've got a lot of exciting events lined up to help students connect with our school community.

Let's make this week a great one by getting involved and showing our Falcon pride!

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: How do the tools that we use shape the knowledge that we produce?

Events this Week: Week 3

• Monday: 08/19 (Regular)

• Class & Club Advisor Meeting - Dahl Hall (Lunch)

• School Site Council Monthly Meeting - Big Basin (4:15 - 6:15 PM)

• Tuesday: 08/20 (Regular)

• August ASB Senate - Dahl Hall (4th Period)
• August Interclub Council Meeting - Dahl Hall (Lunch)
• ELAC Monthly Meeting - Big Basin (5:30 - 6:30 PM)

• Wednesday: 08/21 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7)

• VSA First General Meeting - Dahl Hall (Lunch)

• Fall Sports Parent Meeting - Student Union Learning Center (6:00 - 7:00 PM)

• Thursday: 08/22 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Pathway/Group)

• Falcon Olympics: Soccer - Dahl Hall (Lunch)

• Friday: 08/23 (Regular)

• Girls Flag Football Scrimmage at Notre Dame (4:30 - 5:30 PM)

• Saturday: 08/24 (No School)

• Football Scrimmage vs. Archie Williams (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

• 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)

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.

Competitive Cheer: Our Falcon Cheer team is having try outs for the 2024-2025 competition Team! Try outs are Tuesday August 20th and Wednesday August 21st! Follow us on IG @ahhsfalconcheer the link for the application is in our BIO! You must complete the application prior to try outs! Once you apply, you will receive an email with the try out materials! See Ms. Eckley in 410 if you have any questions!

Hey Falcons! The first Falcon Olympics of the year is kicking off from August 26th to August 30th, and we’re starting with soccer on Jack Germaine Field during lunch! Gather your friends, form a team of 6, and get ready to compete.

Important Dates:

• Sign-Ups Start: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
• Informational Meeting: Thursday, August 22, 2024, during lunch in Dahl Hall
• Game Days: Monday, August 26, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024, during lunch on Jack Germaine Field.

The prize is $150 door dash order.

Don’t miss out on the chance to represent your class or club and show your Falcon pride. Let’s make this first Falcon Olympics unforgettable!

Go Falcons!

Theme for the Year: Andrew P. Hill Stories

This year, our theme for Andrew Hill Activities is "Andrew P. Hill Stories." We'll be diving into the rich history of our school and sharing stories from community members, alumni, staff, and students. All of our activities will center around these stories, celebrating our shared experiences and heritage and stories you might have heard growing up!. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please contact Miss Hoang in room 407. We can’t wait to hear from you and make this year truly memorable!

We're excited to introduce Minga to Andrew P. Hill High School this year! Minga is a fantastic platform designed to keep our school community connected and informed. With Minga, you can easily stay updated on school news, events, and activities, and engage with your peers and teachers. We'll also be using Minga for Digital IDs this year. If you don't have a phone, no worries—you can request a physical ID. Stay tuned for more information on how to sign up and get started!

Swimming after school 3 days a week! On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30 to 6 pm come to the pool deck to learn to swim and basic water safety. Pool deck will be open by 4:15 pm. No experience needed. Come on out and have some fun.

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 Friday, August 30, 2024, starting at 3:00 PM. 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/Club Advisor Meeting: Save the Date! Advisors, please come to Dahl Hall on Monday, August 19, 2024 (UPDATED DATE) during lunch for class/club advisor updates. Your time here will be added to your supervision hours!

ASB Senate Meeting: Save the Date! ASB Senate will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 during 4th Period in Dahl Hall! Learn more about constitution updates and upcoming events. Please send your representatives!

August Interclub Council Meeting: Save the Date! Interclub Council will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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, August 29, 2023. 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.

VSA First General Meeting: Hey Hey Hey! You're invited to our first general meeting of the school year on August 21, 2024 during lunch in Dahl Hall. Please come + bring your friends to learn more about this year's plans, join VSA, and meet our new OFFICER BOARD!

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! For more information, come to room 407 after your last period! Look for Miss Hoang .

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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