Talon Talk Newsletter
S ebastian Bull, Principal
February 15, 2019
Check school calendar on foothillfalcons.org for the most current calendar information

February 15
Minimum Day
and
Deadline to submit
2019-20 schedule
requests online

February 18
Presidents Day Holiday

February 21
Cash for College Workshop
6pm @ AVHS Library

February 23

March 1
Senior community
service hours due

March 9
Principal's Friday Forum
9am in Room C-6

March 9
Junior Prom

March 15
No School

March 20
PTSA Election Meeting

March 26

Scheduling Window Closes Today 2/15
The scheduling window opened February 1st and closes TODAY, February 15th at midnight. Our Counseling website has materials and instructions regarding scheduling.  
Yearbooks
There are only 35 yearbooks available for preorder. We expect to sell out again this year, so if you want to be sure your child gets one, place your order today at  www.yearbookordercenter.com , school code 7378. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Richey at  hrichey@pleasantonusd.net .
Foothill PTSA Slate of Officers
The Nominating Committee of Foothill PTSA would like to present the following slate for 2019-2020:

President: Debi White
Treasurer: Susan Lem
Exec. VP: Heather Hoyle
VP Membership: Sharon Gutierrez
VP Programs: Huiling Song
Secretary: Jenny Huang
Auditor: Sangita Patel

Nominations will also be taken from the floor during our March Association Meeting on March 20th. Everyone is welcome to attend, only current Foothill PTSA members may vote.

Nominating Committee:
Madelyn Conrad, Huiling Song, Tammy Yau, Jun Xue (alternate)
Join Stomper at the PPIE Run for Education!
Register now to run OR stroll with friends at the PPIE Run for Education on April 14, starting at 7:50 am at the Alameda County Fair Grounds. We also have prizes for teaches and staff who support the Run! Name a teacher or staff who Inspired your child to run (select their name when you register at  www.ppierun.com ) - all staff who are named by 5 or more students will get a gift, such as a 5-day family pass to Bay Club (the new ClubSport) OR tickets to an A’s game.  Register now for the Early Bird Special and be sure to name a teacher or staff member so we can recognize them with a gift! 100% of net proceeds fund key staff and programs at your school, so come for a great time to support your school!
Summer Programs
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahn's District office is seeking motivated students interested in handling many different responsibilities in district office including – constituent services, policy research, casework and office administration.  Summer internships are open to rising high school juniors, rising high school seniors, rising college freshmen and college upperclassmen.

For details on this and other summer programs, visit the College & Career Center's SUMMER PROGRAMS page .
TV30 Coach of the Year
Did you have a high school Coach this academic year that made a difference in your sports training and will also have a positive impact on the rest of your life? Now you have a chance to thank that person by nominating him or her for Tri-Valley Sports Final Outstanding High School Coach of the Year Award. Click here for details. Nomination deadline is April 7th.
February is Career and Technical Education Month®(CTE)
CTE Month® takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.
CTE is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields, including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and management and many more. CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Anxiety/Depression Resources for Parents
As a follow-up to the screenings of "Angst" at Foothill this week, offered here is a collection of resources for parents.
Volunteer as an Outdoor Ed Counselor
Attention Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors! Do you love working with kids? Do you love spending time out in nature? Consider volunteering as an Outdoor Ed Counselor and join us for a week of fun in the redwood forest, at the beach, a tide pool and
more! Develop and sharpen leadership skills! Earn up to 100 community service hours! Receive a reference letter for college, internship and job applications! Be a hero to a 5th or 6th grader.

  • February 19-22 - Donlon Elementary (were due 1/31)
  • May 13-17 - Alisal Elementary
  • May 21-24 - Lydiksen Elementary

Applications can be picked up from the office by Mrs. Col ó n. Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator, Natalie Oppliger at natalie@exploringnewhorizons.org or (650)879-0608.
Hello, Parents of Students with IEP's and 504's
You're invited to Student Support Services' Spring Parent Coffee on February 20th, 9:30-10:30am at the PUSD District Office at 4665 Bernal Avenue in the Bernal Room.
Disability Resource Center (DRC) Open House at Las Positas College
Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM   in Room 1620 in the cafeteria. Attendees will learn about the services and accommodations that are offered for eligible students with disabilities, what steps and documentation are required to be part of the Disability Resource Center, and about the differences between high school IEPs/504s and a community college Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP). Following the presentation, DRC staff and counselors will be available to answer specific follow up questions, to give center tours, and to demo some of the alternative media technology resources that our students are able to use.
 
You can reserve your spot today at: https://lpcdrcopenhouse.eventbrite.com/ . For questions and more information, contact Ana España at (925) 424-1513 or by email at  aespana@laspositascollege.edu .

Also....

Jason Jones, EdD, Director of the Disabled Student Programs and Services at Las Positas College will also be presenting on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 , 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the Pleasanton Middle School MPR. Topics include:
  • The mission of the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS)
  • What students need to do to be a part of the DSPS program
  • What the DSPS program can and can’t do for students
  • The difference between a high school IEP/504 Plan and a college Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP)
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) and the role of parents
Click here to register for this free event, or go to tinyurl.com/Feb2019SNC. If you have any questions about this event, how to register, or request an interpreter (ASL or spoken language), email snc.events@pleasantonpta.org.
New Tri-Valley SAT Testing Center
Las Positas College has been designated as a new SAT Testing Center for Saturday, March 9, 2019 . This is a wonderful option for our students in the Tri-Valley area who plan on taking the exam this Spring.
The Las Positas College 3/9  SAT Test Center  date is posted on the College Board website. Registration is now OPEN!

LAS POSITAS COLLEGE
Address:3000 Campus Hill Dr, Livermore, CA 94551
Center Code: 35724
Parent Resources on Vaping
Resources for parents who would like information about tobacco prevention that they can discuss at home are available at Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
Check Out These PUSD Adult Ed Offerings!
Upcoming winter and spring classes:
Computer Classes  (starts 2/5 & 4/9) - Advance your skills in MS Word, MS Office and Keyboarding & Typing. 
Learn Conversational Italian  (starts 2/5 & 3/12) - Attend one of these beginner level classes to learn conversational Italian. 
Learn Conversational Mandarin  (starts 2/19 & 4/9) - These beginner level conversational Mandarin classes will cover basic phrases, reading and writing simple words, and exploring Chinese culture.
Personal Best is Enough  (starts 2/19) - Learn strategies to support a healthy view of success for your preteen or teen.
Learn Conversational Spanish  (starts 2/21 & 4/11) - These beginner level conversational Spanish classes will increase your confidence in participating in simple to more complex conversations.  
Modern Day Substance Use Education  (starts 2/26) - This free informational class is designed to provide an overview of the most current information on Alcoholism, Addiction and other Substance Use Disorders.
Bullet Journaling  (starts 2/28) - A bullet journal combines functionality and creativity that will give you a new inspiration to reach your goals. Fee includes a starter pack and creative supplies.
Successful Couples  (starts 3/4) - Ideal for newly engaged couples and those in their first few years of a committed relationship or marriage. Our two instructors will help you learn what makes a committed relationship work, tools for building intimacy, and conflict resolution skills.  
Creativity Fix  (starts 3/5) - A fun class to spark your imagination and creativity. Explore the world through color, painting, collage, printmaking-- no drawing skills required.
Adult Improv Class  (starts 3/6) - Improvisation acting for adults; teach your mind to move quickly and enhance your everyday life skills.
Musical Theater Dance  (starts 3/6) - Whether you're looking to brush up on theater dance or interested in getting a solid workout, dancing to musicals will get you there in a fun way. 
Wheel Thrown Pottery  (starts 3/6 & 4/10) - Join us for a 4 week session, where we can leave our life stresses behind and enjoy the engaging medium of clay and a fully tactile experience in learning the potter's wheel.
Figure Drawing From the Live Model  (starts 3/7) -    For all skill levels, this is a chance to paint or draw from the professional artists model.
Spring Inspired Cooking  (starts 3/8) - Let the flavors, aromas, and produce of spring inspire you. Make spring vegetable minestrone, roast spring lamb with potatoes, and strawberries and cream mille feuille for dessert.
Easter Sweets  (starts 3/29) - Enjoy Easter celebrations baking and tasting traditional sweets from around the world. Travel to the UK to make hot cross buns, stop in Spain to make torrijas, and end in Greece learning to make their famous kourabiedes.
Feria De Sevilla Inspired Cooking  (starts 4/12) - In this Spanish inspired cooking class you will learn to make gazacho, paella, and churros with chocolate sauce. 
Local Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
Amador Valley Scholarships , Inc. offers scholarships to graduating seniors from Foothill, Village and Amador High Schools who plan to attend community college, vocational/technical schools, 4 year colleges/universities. Students fill out one (1) application and will be considered for eleven (11) scholarships.
The online application is now live through 3pm on March 15, 2019 and can be found at:

Tri-Valley Retired Educators are pleased to offer scholarships to students planning to pursue a career in education. Application deadline is March 22nd. Click here for details.
Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare Auxiliary Scholarship 
Available to seniors with a 3.0 GPA or better, planning to enter a medical field of study. Completed applications are due no later than March 23. Click here for details.
The Ryan Comer Scholarship
Open to any Pleasanton student who plans to attend a
four-year college, has maintained a 3.0 grade point average or above during high school, and has participated in a high school. Due March 29 Click here for 2019 Ryan Comer Memorial Scholarship Application
Rotary Club of Pleasanton
Are you planning to continue your education beyond high school? This year the Rotary Club of Pleasanton is able to provide $30,000 in scholarships! Scholarships range from $250 - $6,000. Main criteria for selection is financial need. Must be a graduating senior from a Pleasanton high school or a graduating home-schooled Pleasanton resident. Must plan to attend a full-time at a community or 4-yr college, vocational, or trade school. Applications available at www.pleasantonrotary.org. Deadline is March 31, 2019.
*Dependents of Rotarians are NOT eligible.
The Nissen/Hansen Scholarship
Open to young women (seniors) who have attended Livermore, Granada, Amador Valley, Foothill, or Dublin High School for the past two years and who intend to further their education by attending college in the Fall of 2019. Due April 5th. Click here for scholarship application and details.
Pleasanton Police Officers Foundation
Members of the Pleasanton Police Officers Charitable Foundation will recognize graduating seniors by presenting each with a financial award to assist with educational expense at the college of their choice. Due April 5th.
FAB Senior Scholarships
Each spring, the Foothill Athletic Boosters (FAB) awards two (2) $1,000 scholarships and two (2) $1,500 scholarship with an academic component (min 3.75 GPA) 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. The deadline for submission April 14, 2019. Click here for details .
More scholarships available in Naviance. They are added on a continuing basis so check back often.
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 Community Service Hours Due 3/1
All seniors must complete their 20 hours of community service in order to graduate.  The deadline for submission in the Class of 2019 Google classroom online (all seniors have been invited) is March 1 . Community service from any year in high school counts. If student are not sure if they have uploaded community service proof, check the Google classroom. If a 1/1 shows as graded, they are done. Click here for more info or have students see Mrs. Coni Miller in the office.
From the Senior Parents Committee
Parents of Seniors, the Senior Activities Parent Committee for the Foothill Class of 2019 has a website:  https://sites.google.com/site/foothillseniorparents2019/. They also have Facebook group you can join called  Foothill Senior Class 2019.

We are also still looking for corporate sponsors for our Safe and Sober Grad Nite (optional, non-PUSD-sponsored event) It is going to be a fabulous event, but we need financial help to get us there! (sponsor letter attached)

Kindergarten pictures for Baccalaureate (optional, non-PUSD-sponsored event) - scan and send as jpg to Susan Weiglein at 2019FHSgrad@gmail.com . Put Student's Last Name, First Name, student ID# in the subject line.
Fundraisers going on!
Athletics Newsletter
Foothill sports fans -  sign up to receive the Foothill Athletics Boosters newsletter , the Fighting Falcon, to receive athletics news straight to your in-box. Winter Sports Schedules are now available on foothillfalcons.org under Athletics & Activities .
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