Talon Talk August 2, 2018

Talon Talk Newsletter

Sebastian Bull, Principal

August 2, 2018

Foothill Registration Information

The start of a new, outstanding school year is just around the corner on August 13th ! Please read this newsletter for important back-to-school dates and events.

New 2018-19 Bell Schedule

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Quick Calendar

August 1

Online Registration Opens

August 3

Office reopens

August 6

Orientation for new-to-PUSD students & parents

10 to 11:30am in Library

August 6

Walk-Through Registration

August 7

Walk-Through Registration

August 8

Orientation for Freshmen & new Foothill students

10am to noon in Large Gym

August 10

Makeup Walk-Through Registration

11am to 2pm in front of Admin Office

August 13

First Day of School

September 5

Back to School Night

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Registration: Online and Walk-Through

All new and returning students can start registering online starting August 1st.

Step 1 is to register online in FutureFund.
Step 2 is to register online in "Q".
Step 3 is Walk-Through Registration on August 6th & 7th. Remember to complete online registration before coming to Walk-Through.
Students should come to Walk-Through accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Walk-Through Schedule on Monday, August 6:

Last name ending

A-B Noon-1:30

C-D 1:30-3

E-H 3-4:30

I-K 4:30-5:45

Walk-Through Schedule on Tuesday, August 7:

Last name ending

L-M Noon-1:30

N-R 1:30-3

S-T 3-4:30

U-Z 4:30-5:45

Walk-Through Registration starts in the Small Gym. Remember to bring printed copies of your FutureFund receipt and Q confirmation (printout from Q with "Student" section expanded). If you do not have them with you, go to the Library first where computers and printers will be available for you to register and/or print copies, then bring them with you to the Small Gym.
Bring cash or several checks with you as most groups (for example, ASB who will be selling class shirts) will not be set up to accept credit card payments.
Students will then proceed to the Multi-Purpose (MP) room for student ID photos and class schedules.
To order photos, click here for a printable order form or order online here.
Students can only request schedule changes at Walk-Through and during 1st week of school if they are in the wrong level of a class (such as Spanish 3 instead of Spanish 2) , missing a period altogether, or missing a graduation/college requirement. The 2nd week of school, students can request all other changes.
If you are completing outside coursework in the summer and need to provide proof of completion, we recommend you bring an official transcript (in an unopened envelope) to Walk-Through Registration
Click here for answers to just about any other question you may have about Online and Walk-Through Registration.

Walk-Through Volunteers Still Needed

Please take a second to volunteer to take a shift. Reconnect with friends after the summer! Recruit your buddies, neighbors, but only adults... please. We especially need help with MAIN volunteers during 3-6:15 pm on both days. Sign Up Here

Welcome, Newcomers!

Students and parents who are new to Pleasanton are invited to attend a New-to-PUSD orientation on Monday, August 6th from 10-11:30 am in the Foothill Library. Counselors and administrators will be on hand to answer parents questions while Peer Advocates will take students on a campus tour.

Freshman and new students! Join ASB and Leadership students for a separate student-only orientation on Wednesday, August 8th from 10am to noon in the Large Gym.

Senior Activities

Senior year is an exciting and busy year. Be sure to stop by the Senior Activities table at Walk-Through Registration and sign up for email alerts to keep up to date regarding Graduation, After Ball Breakfast, Grad Nite and much more!

In order to make it a successful year for our students we need many volunteers and all must be cleared by the school district to help at any event. Please fill out a Volunteer Clearance Form and turn it in at Walk-Through or drop it off at the FHS office right away.

August 14: Grad Nite @ Disneyland $75 deposit due. (Not a school-sponsored event)

September 5: Senior Picnic at Waterworld

October 29: Final deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads, $100

Senior portraits must be taken by November 29th for portraits to be included in the yearbook.

Grad Nite is back at Disneyland this year! The cost is $315 per student, and is May 31 - June 2, 2019. To secure your spot, bring your $75 deposit to the Senior Activities Table at Walk-Through Registration. The first deposit is due by August 14th. Grad Nite at Disneyland is not a school-sponsored event.

Check the Senior Information page throughout the year for the latest information and be sure to sign up for the Class of 2019 email list by opting in here.

School Starts August 13th

The Pleasanton School District calendar for the next school year, 2018 - 2019, is posted here

As in previous years, you must notify Foothill if your student will miss any days the first week of school. Please notify the office as soon as possible.

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