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Published by the Foothill PFA March 21
, 2018
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Important Dates
Mar 22 -
Mixed Choir Early Spring Choral Concert,
7pm-8 pm
, MU
Mar 23 -
Coffee with Dave @
Mar 23 -
6th Grade Dance
@ 2:45 pm - 4 pm in the MU
Mar 23 -
7th/8th Grade Dance
@ 7 pm - 9 pm in the MU
Mar 24 -
Color Run - Foothill Field @
9 am - 11 am
Mar 29 - Third Quarter Report Cards ~ last class of the day
Mar 30 -
NO SCHOOL
Cesar Chavez Holiday
Apr 2 - Apr 6 - Spring Break
For the complete Foothill calendar, click
here
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From the Foothill Office Staff:
Current 6th Graders:
- Please bring in proof of Tdap immunization before June 29 to Mary Shepherd in the Foothill Office shepherdm@mdusd.org
- Your child may already have the Tdap booster. Please check the latest immunization record provided to you by your child's doctor.
- Proof of Tdap is required for 7th Grade entry per California State Law
- If you child does not have proof on file at school, they will not be able to start 7th Grade for the 2018-2019 school year until we have proof on file.
8th Graders:
The 8th Grade Activity Packet will go home with students on Wednesday, March 21, during period 2 class.
This packet contains all pertinent information for:
- 8th Grade Activity day
- Promotion Day
- Promotion Party
The letter of intent, permission slip and donation is due back to the Foothill Office on or before, Thursday, March 29.
Walk-Thru:
Mark your calendar for Walk-Thru on Thursday, August 9 from 1pm to 7pm.
The
first day of school
for the 2018-2019 school year is
Thursday, August 16
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Lost and Found Items:
Please check the lost and found bin outside of the Multi-Use Room for any lost or misplaced items.
There are PE Clothes, Jackets, Water Bottles and Misc. Items.
All items will be donated to charity at the end of the quarter, Friday, March 23.
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PFA Meeting Tonight at 7pm in the library
Please plan to attend tonight's PFA meeting in the Library. Hear from Mrs. Bush, faculty and PFA chairs about upcoming activities on and around campus. Everyone is welcome and your attendance is always appreciated!
Click HERE for tonight's meeting agenda.
The PFA needs YOU in 2018/2019! Be a part of the PFA volunteer team that helps make Foothill great. We have quite a few position openings for next year.
- 8th Grade Activities Committee - (4-6 volunteer team)
- Teacher Appreciation Committee - (5-6 volunteer team)
- Book Fair Chair/Co-chairs
- Enews publisher
- Magazine Drive Chair/Co-chairs
- Health Fair Chair and committee
- Directory Advertising
- Emergency Preparation
- Kick-Off Day - FormSite online forms volunteer
- Directory Advertising
- Campus Beautification / Facilities Enhancements Chair
Opportunities available to meet a variety of interest levels and time commitments. If you have questions or are interested in getting more involved next year, contact Melissa Sunbury at
president.foothillpfa@gmail.com
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Dine & Donate for Foothill at CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
Enjoy dinner out while helping support the Foothill PFA! We've "reserved a table" for you.
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 785 Oak Grove at corner of Treat Blvd..
Wednesday, March 28th, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Bring copy of attached flyer or show on your phone.
50% of proceeds goes back to Foothill!
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Give to the Foothill Education Fund
It's never to late to make a tax-deductible gift to the Foothill Education Fund. We are still short of our budgeted goal year-end donations greatly appreciated.
The Education Fund supports:
- Reduced math & science class sizes in all grades
- School-wide technology upgrades
- Lunchtime library access for students
- Computer lab instructional assistant
- Crossing Guards
- Technology support for students and faculty
Click Here to access our online donation link
Don't forget to get your donation matched by your employer. This is FREE MONEY for our school!
It only takes a minute to submit a matching request and it makes a really big difference for our school. The information you will need is simply:
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Sign-up today for an After School Sport!
3 v 3 Coed Basketball:
Fun small sided games after running drills with coaches who are there to get the fundamentals down and make basketball fun! Great for beginners and intermediate players. Teams are randomized each day so it's a new group of teammates each time!
Season and Dates:
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
3:30-4:30 PM
3/20 - 5/3
Come try out the program the first week! Invite friends too!
Boys Competitive Basketball Training 2.0:
Come out and get competitive training from this season's 8A competitive coach! Former Northgate Basketball Coach, Coach Mark, has constructed a training program for all types of skill levels to reach their next goals. The program is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who want to take their competitive skills to the next level and beyond! All trainings will be held in Foothill Gym.
Season and Dates:
Mondays and Wednesdays,
4:30 - 6:00 PM
4/9 - 5/23
Registration Deadline: 3/27
Girls Competitive Volleyball Training 1.0:
If you are interested in taking the next steps in your volleyball career, this training is here for you. Our coach, a D2 bound volleyball commit, is ready to help players who are serious about getting to the next level of volleyball reach their goals. Drills will focus on improving all skills, whether beginner level or advanced level of play. The program is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders of all skill levels! All trainings will be held in Foothill Gym.
Season and Dates:
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
4:30 - 6:00 PM
4/10 - 5/24
Registration Deadline: 3/27
Girls Intramural Volleyball:
Want to come try out volleyball in a fun and open environment? Come out for our Girls Intramural Volleyball Season! This great for beginners program is coached by some of the highest quality players in the area who focus on getting down the fundamentals and learning about the sport of volleyball before moving to some intermediate and maybe even advanced skills towards the end of the season! Teams are created and will play against one another twice a week with a practice session in the middle of the week. We'll even compete against Walnut Creek Intermediate throughout the season before our JAMBOREE at the end of the season!
Season and Dates:
Tuesdays through Thursdays,
3:30 - 4:30 PM
4/24 - 5/31
Registration Deadline: 4/12
Sign-ups are now online!
Click here to get registered and check out some of our other programs!
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Keep Shopping with Foothill's Special Link for Amazon
Remember, you can support Foothill every time you shop Amazon. Foothill's special link earns up to
5% for Foothill each time you shop!
and then bookmark it to the top of your browser. Ask your student to help you :)
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Don't Forget to Order Your Yearbook!
Yearbooks
for the 2017-2018 school year are available to purchase online.
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Online Parent Community
Need to ask a question, get reminders about upcoming PFA activities or connect with other parents at Foothill? Join the
Foothill Middle School Parents group on Facebook. Once logged in, request to join the group.
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Community Announcements
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Meeting & Open House for Contra Costa School of Performing Arts "CoCo SPA"
CoCo SPA is hosting an information meeting for new prospective families who want to learn about the school, meet the school leadership, receive a a general overview of their program, begin the enrollment process, and get questions answered
. Don't miss out!
Location: The SPA Campus, 2730 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Registration: No registration necessary! All are welcome.
Date/Time: Thursday, April 12th, 6:00 PM
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Looking for a w
ay to have your son give back to his community while gaining personal, leadership and community serv
ice skills? Boys team charity (btc) is a volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation of parents and sons in
philanthropic projects in their communities. The Diablo League of btc is accepting applications starting March 2 for rising 7th-12th grade boys.
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San Francisco Science Day Trip - Friday March 30, 2018 Cost $85
This 8-hour day trip begins by taking students to NorCal's famous California Academy of Sciences; a natural history museum in Golden Gate Park San Francisco, California that is among the largest museums of natural history in the world. It is home to over 26 million specimens with over 40,000 living organisms. The Academy began in 1853 as a learned society and still carries out a large amount of original research, with exhibits and education becoming significant endeavors of the museum during the 20th century and houses the Kimball Natural History Museum, Morrison Planetarium, Rain Forests of the World and the Steinhart Aquarium. At noon students load the buses eating lunch en route to The Exploratorium at Fisherman's Wharf Pier 15 which isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception-a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity. Step inside a tornado, turn upside down in a curved mirror, count rings on a 300-year-old tree, build your own electrical circuits, and explore more than 600 hands-on exhibits.
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U.C. Berkeley Business Academy for Youth
The U.C. Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) provides a two-week introduction to the business world from the Haas School of Business. B-BAY, now in its 10th year, introduces youth from around the world to the disciplines and skills that make business work. B-BAY students learn from BerkeleyHaas faculty, PhD candidates and corporate guest speakers who are at the top of their field. Class projects and presentations give students hands-on experience in a safe learning environment-all on the vibrant
UC Berkeley campus.
There are three two week sessions running from :
June 16 - August 4, 2018 from 9:00 - 3:30 pm
Where: U.C. Berkeley Haas School of Business
Who: Middle School Age Students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th grades) High School Students (rising 10th - 12th grades)
What: an invaluable introduction to the business world
Program: Detailed instructions and applications are available on
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Boy Scouts Troop 810 invites all interested 6th graders to come fishing with us on March 31. Heather Farms pond will be planting fish on March 30, and we were told a little secret on where the fish will be hiding, so this is the perfect opportunity to actually catch a fish.
When is the event? Saturday, March 31 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where are we meeting? At Heather Farms pond,
301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek
. We will be meeting at the building next to the pond. Come look for a bunch of boys with fishing poles.
What to bring?
A fishing pole, tackle hooks, bait (little red fish eggs) - if you don't have any of these, don't worry, we will have extras, just let us know.
What will we be doing? Fishing, learning how to tie knots, cleaning and cooking the fish you catch - don't worry, we will have other food if no fish is caught!
Troop 810 Scouts enjoy weekly troop meetings, monthly camp outs that include canoeing, hiking and snow camping, a rigorous merit badge program, and numerous activities towards achieving the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship and personal fitness training. Troop 810 was established in 1966 and has over 155 Eagle Scouts. We meet most Tuesdays at Foothill Middle School at 7:30 pm.
For more information and to RSVP,
please contact Dorene Soe at
dalouie8@yahoo.com
so that we can make sure we have enough equipment and just in case of weather, we can notify you if plans change.
925-932-0733
Please RSVP by March 24.
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If you know of an interesting community event or activity that you think the Foothill Community would benefit from knowing about, please send the information to
foothill.enews@gmail.com so we can pass it along. Community Announcements will be included in the regular e-Gazette that is published the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
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