February 1, 2020
February 5, 2020
February 10, 2020
Holiday
February 14, 2020
Minimum Day
February 15, 2020
February 17, 2020
Holiday
February 28, 2020
Principal's Friday Forum
9am in C-6
March 13, 2020
Holiday
March 16 to April 3, 2020
March 18, 2020
PTSA Election Meeting
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WHEELS Bus Schedule Change
Effective Monday, February 10, the morning bus schedule for Route 602 is changing to improve on-time arrival at Foothill. See new schedule in image below. For complete schedule information visit wheelsbus.com or call (925)455-7500
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2020 Bell Schedule 3/23-4/3
Click here for letter that was sent to all 11th graders regarding CAASP testing, and to see the schedule from
March 23 to April 3 which applies to the entire Foothill student body.
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Foothill Facilities Update:
We have some plans for Foothill coming up this summer. The traffic study is still continuing and should be wrapped up soon for recommendations coming for determining a final plan for the traffic flow. Below are some more details about the projects coming our way as part of the I-1 Bond roll out. Information about the projects going on around the district can be found
here
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**Security Fencing
**
Starting in June/July, perimeter fencing will be installed around Foothill's campus as part of the efforts to create a safer and more secure campus. The plans are being finalized, but the work will include some wrought iron fencing near the front of campus and some additional chainlink fencing near the rear of campus. Gates will be installed at various locations that match up with the existing walkways to allow for entry onto campus.
**Traffic Loop**
Starting in June/July, following the traffic study and finalized plans, the drop off area will be altered to accommodate additional traffic flow that exists on Foothill's campus and will also create a safer drop off area. This has been initiated by the construction of the new classroom building which requires a change to the flow and additional safety features incorporated. The work should be completed prior to school beginning, but we will provide updates as we get closer.
**New Career Technical Education/Science Building
**
Starting in the summer of 2020, once the state has approved the plan, the work will begin on the new building that will be located in the front portion of campus between the J building and the A building. The work is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2021. The building will house our Engineering, Computer Science and Biomedical Sciences programs and will free up other space on campus in classrooms to remove the portables upon completion of the building.
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A growth mindset and goals are vital to success both in school and beyond. In this month's newsletter, the FHS AVID team shares tips and resources on
Growth Mindset and Goal-Setting
If you missed the November AVID Newsletter on
Note Taking
, or the December newsletter on
F
inal Exam Check-in +Building Critical Thinking
click here
. You can also find it on the Foothill website under Academics, AVID.
Click image below for an enlarged, clickable pdf.
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Got Scheduling Questions?
Please see Important Information below:
Foothill Scheduling presentations:
- Freshman and Sophomore students received scheduling presentations earlier this week
- Juniors will receive a scheduling presentation in their US History class on Friday, 1/31, or Monday, 2/3
- If your student was absent this week and missed the counseling classroom scheduling presentations, students are welcome and encouraged to attend our make-up scheduling presentation next Wednesday, February 5th, during 2nd period in room C-6!
- Students can sign-up to meet with counselors during FLEX (February 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th) or drop-in during lunch
- Please visit our Counseling website for scheduling materials/instructions
- The scheduling window opens on Friday, February 1st and closes Saturday, February 15th at midnight
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EXTRA Scheduling Help is Available
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Spring Sports Begins Monday, February 10th
Any student-athlete planning on going out for a Spring sport has to be cleared before attending any practice, starting on February 10th. To review the process for athletic clearance, please visit the Foothill website and go to the Athletics link and locate "
Sports Packet
" for information. Thank you to those who were able to make it to the Spring Sports information night. We apologize for the confusion that night of changing locations and appreciate everyone's flexibility.
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Vaping Prevention Information
As you may know, our Pleasanton Unified Social Workers have created
this online Parent Education series
on the topic of substance abuse. There is a section dedicated to the topic of vaping, that has recently been updated that we wanted to bring to your attention. It is broken up into 3 smaller sections for easy viewing. We know that there is a lot of information out about the impacts of vaping on students, so we wanted to pass this along again to Foothill families to help have a conversation with your students:
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Youth Tobacco/Vaping Prevention Opportunity
You are invited to complete the following brief survey to share your opinions about tobacco (includes vaping) use in Pleasanton and potential changes to retail-related tobacco policies. This survey is being collected anonymously by
Bay Area Community Resources
and will help us to better protect the health and well-being of our community. As a thank you for completing the survey, you will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card (raffle drawings conducted weekly, starting Jan 13 until supplies last, winners notified by email). Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your opinions matter!
Survey link:
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Be Informed: the State of PUSD Facilities
Measure M
will be placed for voter consideration on the March 3rd ballot which affects PUSD facilities at Foothill High School and throughout Pleasanton Unified School District
For more information and to sign up for updates from the
Yes on Measure M
,
click here
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School Site Council Meeting Invitation
On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 3:30-4:30 in room C-6 we will be holding our next School Site Council meeting. At this meeting we will be reviewing, updating, and approving the Comprehensive School Safety Plan. We would like to invite the Foothill community to attend this meeting.
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Career Center Newsletter
Click
here or on image below for the Career Center's latest newsletter
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Seeking Input from Parents of Students with Special Needs
The Tri-Valley SELPA is hosting its annual
Transition and Resource Faire
on Saturday, February 29 at Dublin High School from 9:30-2:00. This event is free. There will be presentations, vendors serving families of students with special needs (preschool through adult, 504's and IEPs), a set of breakout sessions as well as discussion forums at the event. In preparation for this event, the Advisory Committee has created a
survey
in an effort to gather feedback from parents to understand areas of interest to arrange breakout sessions and discussion forums accordingly. Please consider taking just a few moments to complete so that this can be a meaningful day of learning and sharing that meets your needs.
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Financial Aid Night Presentation
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Need Applying for Financial Aid?
Senior families! Get one-on-one help submitting FAFSA and California Dream applications at the
free Cash for College Workshop to be held at Las Positas College on February 8.
Click here for details.
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Applying to a 4-Year University?
Your counselors have some important information for you. Please read!
Colleges
NOT
on Common App:
For those of you who have applied to out-of-state or private colleges NOT on the Common App, please check with their admissions offices to see if a mid-year report is required to be sent. A mid-year report includes your transcript with your first semester grades from senior year. The schools may or may not require it, but it's up to you to tell us! If they do want one, please bring a stamped, addressed envelope (1 stamp this time) to our registrar, Mrs. Burnett, as soon as you can.
Colleges on Common App:
Your counselors will automatically send a mid-year report to those colleges on Common App later this month.
UCs & CSUs:
We do not send mid-year reports to the UCs or CSUs because they do not require nor want them. It's important to continue checking your portals to ensure you have everything the UCs/CSUs need from you. If the portal says you need to submit a mid-year report, please see your counselor.
Had a recent schedule change?
It is your responsibility to inform your colleges that you have made a schedule change, especially for the UCs and CSUs. You can find more information regarding how to update the UCs with a schedule change here:
UC: After You Apply
We recommend you contact each CSU campus individually to see how they would like you to communicate the change with them.
Colleges on Common App will receive the update when your counselor sends the mid-year report, so you do not need to update Common App colleges. Other out-of-state and private colleges should be contacted individually so they can advise you how to proceed.
Thank you for reading and please feel free to see your counselor with any questions!
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Attending Las Positas College in the Fall?
If so, this event is for you!
On February 19th
we are offering a
one-of-a-kind
event to take seniors to the LPC campus to REGISTER for the upcoming school year. This field trip include an orientation, free bus transportation, and lunch.
This is the opportunity to register right there on campus with LPC staff ready to answer all of your questions!
See Mrs. O in the Counseling Department or email her at
[email protected]
to pick up field trip forms if interested.
DEADLINE TO RETURN FORMS IS FEBRUARY 11TH!
Space is limited! So don't delay!
Click
HERE
for flyer with more details!
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Thinking about going to, or have you already decided to go to Las Positas College?
Come to a presentation from a Las Positas representative and get all of your questions answered.
When: Tuesday, February 11th
Time: One Session at Lunch
One Session at FLEX
Where: Library
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Spotlight on Local Senior Scholarships
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Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer Club Scholarship
For Pleasanton RAGE high school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year or 2-year college, or a vocational or art school. To recognize and reward scholar athletes who demonstrate RAGE excellence in academic achievement and service to the community.
Click here for info and application. Application must be received by
February 15, 2020.
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Tri-Valley Retired Educators Scholarships
The Tri-Valley Retired Educators’ Scholarship is for students planning to enter the field of education as a teacher or counselor.
Click here
for information and application. Application deadline is
March 20, 2020.
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AVSI Scholarships for SENIORS
For graduating seniors from
Foothill
, Village and Amador High Schools.
Amador Valley Scholarships, Inc. is a community-based organization providing scholarships to students who will be attending a vocational,community college or 4-year college.
Students fill out one (1) application and will be considered for eleven (11) scholarships.
The online application is now live,
www.amadorvalleyscholarshipsinc.org. Applications be must received by
11pm on
March 20, 2020
.
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The Rotary Club of Pleasanton Scholarships
For graduating seniors. The Warren Annis Service Above Self Scholarship, Roger Dabney Memorial Scholarship, and the Harry Plett Memorial Scholarship are each awarded in honor of former distinguished Rotarians. Financial need is the main criteria for selection for all scholarships, other considerations are school and community activities, work experience, academic record, career & educational aspirations & goals as well as personal recommendations. Must plan to attend full-time at a community or 4-yr college, vocational, or trade school.
Applications due
March 31, 2020
.
Click here
for instructions.
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Pleasanton Police Officers Foundation
Members of the Pleasanton Police Officers Charitable Foundation will recognize graduating seniors by presenting 3 students with a financial award to assist with educational expense at the college of their choice.
Due April 10, 2020.
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The Foothill Athletic Boosters offers scholarships to graduating senior student-athletes who can best articulate how their experience as a Falcon athlete has prepared them to make a positive impact in this world.
Click here
for details. The deadline is April 12, 2020.
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Looking for More Scholarships?
Log into
Naviance
for to see all scholarships posted.
Some are valued at $500 to $5000 and more.
Steps:
- Login to Naviance
- Click on Colleges tab and, scroll all the way down to
- Scholarships and Money
Scholarships display in
Naviance
as they become available so keep checking back as new scholarships are added, open, and close throughout the year.
Scholarships and grants can be awarded by multiple sources: colleges and universities, businesses, companies, non-profits, and local individuals.
Click here
for more info on scholarships and financial aid. Applications, recommendations and essays are just some of the requirements that may take time, but it can be well worth it!
It's never too soon to explore colleges/majors and other post high school opportunities.
Naviance
is a great tool for this! Need help logging in? Contact your
alpha counselor
for assistance.
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Senior Parents!
The Senior Parents group organizes activities outside of the school umbrella to help make your student's senior year an exciting one.
How do you get informed about events such as Disney Grad Nite and Baccalaureate which are not sponsored by PUSD?
1. Sign up for email updates by completing the Google form
2. Join our Facebook group
here. The name of the group is
"Foothill Class of 2020 Families"
3. Check out ALL of the pages on
our website
and get the important dates in your calendars! tiny.cc/fhsclassof2020
Questions? Please contact Shawna Lombardi, Senior Parents Committee Chair at
[email protected].
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Graduation Ceremony Planning is Underway
Here is the link for parents to sign up for handicapped seating at graduation. Each graduating senior gets 6 tickets. They use their existing tickets and may request one seat, plus one caregiver seat, per handicapped/medically fragile person.
https://forms.gle/6gTo9Ypyw54PtdGa6
For more info on the Graduation Ceremony,
click here
.
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Sports Packets for Athletes
To try out for a sport at Foothill High School, you must first register on
AthleticClearance.com
. Complete instructions and forms can be found
on the Foothill website (foothillfalcons.org) by clicking on Athletics and Activities, then
Sports Packet
. After registering on
AthleticClearance.com
you will need to turn in a signed copy of the Confirmation Message, Emergency form, and current physical (if you were unable to upload it). You will be able to tell online when your athlete has been cleared. We will also be sending you messages through this program, such as if your physical has expired or is close to expiring.
Please turn in your packets for the season you will be playing in after the Parent Sports Meeting:
- Winter sports meeting was held on October 16, 2019
- Spring sports meeting will be ~ January 2020
- (20-21) Fall Sports meeting will ~ April 2020
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To unsubscribe, click on the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of this e-mail to remove yourself from the list.
You can also update your e-mail profile
here . You'll want to stay on the main Talon Talk list to continue getting the school newsletter. You should also choose the year your student graduates so that you can get e-mails targeted at specific grade levels, especially during senior year.
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Deadlines for Talon Talk article submissions are the 10th and 22nd of each month. Please include all pertinent info -- who, what, where, when, why and, if applicable, how much does it cost. Send to
[email protected]
Talon Talk is a twice monthly online publication brought to you the 1st and 15th of each month by the Foothill Parent Teacher-Student Organization (PTSA) in cooperation with school administration.
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