Talon Talk October 1, 2018

Bus schedule for 10/11 will not change, even though we have an altered schedule, so students taking the bus will arrive a little early the day after PSAT.

Here's a link to the letter sent on September 11th about altered schedules on October 10 and 11.

Room assignments for PSAT will be emailed to all students who registered via Total Registration so students please check your email.

New! To help with communication, FHS admin has set up a REMIND for anyone interested in receive text notifications from FHS.

Click Here to Sign Up for REMIND Texts from FHS

IEPs and 504s: The Basics and Beyond

Wednesday October 3, 7:00-8:30

Wondering if your struggling child qualifies for Special Education or Section 504 accommodations? How do they differ?
Learn how to ensure an effective IEP through appropriate baselines, robust goals, timely progress reports and FAPE.
Has your child received services for years, but you're still dealing with a few challenges?

The Pleasanton PTA Council Special Needs Committee is offering a free information event with three different break-out sessions about IEP’s and 504’s. All three sessions will begin with a short presentation and will be followed by a question and answer period. Parents are encouraged to come with questions. Ample time will be allotted for questions and answers. Here is the link to more information about the event and how to register.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iep-504-basics-and-beyond-tickets-50204803920?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

Reflections Call for Entries!

Less than 2 weeks remaining for students to submit entries for Foothill PTSA's Reflections program! Works can fall under one of several categories:

Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual Arts

Create an original work inspired by the theme " Heroes Around Me " and turn it in October 10-12 in the Foothill Main office. Participants will be invited to a Reflections arts showcase to be held at Foothill on November 5. Advancing entries will be showcased at a district-wide Reflections event on December 3, 2018 at the Firehouse Arts Center.

Click here for guidelines and entry forms.

The P-Town Bowl Car Giveaway

There is less than a month left to enter for your chance to win a new Chevy Cruze while supporting Foothill at the same time! Read all about this exciting new program by clicking here . Tickets available for purchase from FAB, Band Boosters, Foothill ASB and the Senior Activities parent group.

Door Dash Prohibited in PUSD

Reminder: The practice of receiving food orders from vendors such as Door Dash or Uber Eats is not allowed due to health and safety concerns.

"Angst" Film Screening October 17

Angst is a film that explores anxiety its causes, effects and what we can do about it. Following the screening is a panel discussion which will include Beth Christensen, LMFT and Elise Greenaway, PUSD Social Worker. Free registration at pleasantonfun.com, course# 11485. Parents are encouraged to attend with their kids 11 years old and above.

Student Leadership Fundraiser

Plan a PaintNite out with friends! Have fun while helping FHS ASB (Associated Student Body) raise funds for events and activities on campus! Sign up here .

Drinking Water Testing

PUSD will be testing for lead in drinking water in accordance with state law , which requires community water systems to test lead levels in drinking water at all California K-12 public school sites that were constructed before January 1, 2010. The State defined threshold for acceptable levels of lead in drinking water is 15 parts per billion (ppb).

We are coordinating with the City of Pleasanton (City), our water provider, to conduct this testing, which will take place between September 17 and October 4 in the mornings prior to the start of school. We’ll be testing a minimum of five locations at all school sites District-wide and expect to receive results prior to the end of the year.

The City will be sending the samples for analysis and notifying the District of the results. If any location shows more than 15 ppb of lead, the District will immediately begin remediation efforts.

Additional information about the testing program is available at:

https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/documents/leadsamplinginschools/faqs_lead_in_schools_final.pdf

https://www.calwater.com/waterquality/lead-in-schools/

Calling All Talented Decorators

PPIE's Fall Gala promises to be a spectacular evening yet again, and the organization seeks talented table decorators to enhance the experience while raising funds for PUSD programs.

The committee is working with PPIE and each school site to collect donated centerpieces for display on each table at the PPIE Gala on Friday, October 12th. This year's theme is Harvest Moon. Ideally, donors use the theme and creatively incorporate it into their centerpieces, which will then be used as prizes for a game that attendees can participate in (raising funds for PPIE to use to enhance our school staffing). We would like one to two centerpieces per school to create a beautiful dining room full of different interpretations of the theme.

For more information, details or questions, please email Tasha Buser via the PTSA at [email protected]

PPIE Night of the Stars

This year's PPIE gala will take place on October 12, 2018 at Castlewood Country Club

PPIE is happy to report that they're expanding Fall Gala seats to accommodate the many people who want to attend on October 12. If interested, please go to http://ppie.org/night-of-the-stars/ to register soon for a lovely evening at Castlewood Country Club with free wine pours starting at 6 pm where you can meet our principals, delicious sit-down dinner at 7:30, inspiring presentations and fun auction items like 4 tickets to see a live taping of The Voice in L.A! AND don’t forget to VOTE on what PPIE should fund at your school - go to www.ppie.org to VOTE. Thanks for your support!

Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased via EventBrite . Tables for 10 are also available at a discounted rate of $700.

Tri-Valley College & Career Fair

Monday, October 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Over 100 educational institutions are coming.

Representatives from UCs, CSUs, Private Colleges, Community Colleges, Out-of-State Colleges, Technical Schools, Apprenticeships, and the Military will be there. All students and their parents are invited to explore the many options available to them after high school!

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT FLYER

College Planning for 11th Grade Girls

An opportunity for current 11th grade girls and their parents to learn more about college planning. Presented 10/17 by Diane Keller, a former college advisor and AAUW member. Click here for details.

Field Trip to UC Davis

Attention Juniors & Seniors! We will be going on a field trip to UC Davis October 23rd. Transportation and lunch is provided.

If interested see Mrs. Olsen in the Counseling Department to pick up field trip forms or email her at [email protected] and she can send you the forms to fill out. Deadline to return forms is October 17.

Click HERE for flyer with more details.

Women Can Build Career Fair

This is exclusively for women, adults and junior/senior high school girls, interested in learning about the different construction trades. This is a hands-on fair with representatives from 14 to 17 different construction trades participating. To be held on Friday (no school at Foothill) Nov. 2nd at the Drywall/Lathers Training Center in Hayward from 9-2pm. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Senior Cap/Gown Orders

Senior s, please come to the Quad during lunchtime on Monday, October 1st or Tuesday, October 2nd to place your orders with Jostens. If you prefer to order online, you have until October 12 ^th to do so!

Email [email protected] to place your order.

FAFSA and CADAA Financial Aid Applications Open Today, October 1st

These financial aid applications for high school seniors open today. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens such as permanent residents should complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is used by undocumented students who meet the eligibility requirements of AB 540. The application can be found at www.caldreamact.org.

Cash for College Workshop

Senior Families! Need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth applications? Sari Haskell from AVHS and Molly Allen from FHS have been trained by Cash for College and have volunteered to organize a free workshop on Thursday, February 21 in the AVHS Library from 6-8pm - just before the March 2nd state deadline.

Seniors: Google Classroom Invite for Community Service Assignment

Seniors, check your emails and accept the Google Classroom invitation for the Class of 2019 to see the assignment that explains your graduation requirement of community service.

Counseling Updates for Seniors

Foothill Counselors will be finishing up our senior meetings to discuss post-high school plans and review the college application process through the month of October. If your counselor has not met with you yet, expect a meeting very soon.

Please remember that if you are applying to a private or out-of-state college, you must return your manila envelope to your counselor at least two weeks before your first application deadline, not including holidays. If you are applying early, please make sure to get your manila envelope to your counselor on time!

**A few reminders**

On the front of the manila envelope, only list private or out-of-state colleges you are applying to (do not list UC’s or CSU’s).

Remember to include:

Your name and an email that you check regularly
Due dates for each application
Indicate by checking the box provided if the school is not on the Common App

In the manila envelope include:

The completed student information sheet, also known as the yellow brag Sheet!

For private or out of state colleges not on the Common App, also include :

The completed secondary school report in your best handwriting, blue or black ink (Colleges will see this, so please be neat!)
Envelopes addressed to the college in your best handwriting, blue or black ink, with two stamps and leave the return address blank
Order official transcripts by completing the Senior Transcript Request Form

Mark your calendars now! Seniors may sign-up for our College Application Labs during FLEX time in room B-1 on the following dates:

Tuesday, October 16^th
Thursday, October 25^th
Tuesday, November 6^th
Tuesday, November 13^th
Thursday, November 15^th
Tuesday, November 27^th
Thursday, November 29^th

We realize that this is a very busy time of year, and completing college applications can be overwhelming. The college application labs are offered as an opportunity for students to work on their applications in the computer lab and ask additional questions. Students must sign-up in order to attend.

We strongly encourage you to attend the Financial Aid Night in the FHS MPR on Thursday, November 8 ^th at 6:30 pm!

As always, all students may complete an appointment slip request form to meet with their counselor individually. J

From the Senior Activities Parent Committee

Parents of Seniors, the Senior Activities Parent Committee for the Foothill Class of 2019 needs you! Attend our first parent meeting on Oc tober 10 ^th , at 7 pm in the FHS Library. We have lots to discuss, so please come and learn how you can help. https://sites.google.com/site/foothillseniorparents2019/ . We have also have Facebook group you can join called Foothill Senior Class 2019.

The Senior Activities Parent Committee would also like to let all senior families know that the first Disney Grad Nite payment is due on October 27 - $150 (or $225 if no deposit was made) . Contact Disney Grad Nite Chair [email protected] with questions

Other News for Seniors:

October 18^th– The first deadline for $90 senior yearbook ads (final deadline for $110 is November 1^st)

Fall Sports Schedules & Athletics Newsletter

In case you missed it, Fall Sports Schedules are on the Foothill website. They can be found under Athletics and Activities, Fall Sports Schedules . You can also click here to see the Fall Sports Schedules .

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