March 1
Senior community
service hours due
March 2
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SENIOR REMINDER- Deadline to submit FAFSA or Dream Act Application
March 8
Principal's Friday Forum
9am in Room C-6
Cinderella
Spring Musical Opens
March 9
Junior Prom
March 15
No School
March 20
PTSA Election Meeting
March 21
Field Trip to UC Merced
March 26
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Heads Up from the FHS Counseling Team
Please check your PUSD email next week regarding a notice from Mr. Bull and course selections for next year. The notice will encourage all families to review student's course requests for next school year and allow you to make any changes by March 22nd by completing and submitting a hard copy of the form provided to the FHS Registrar's office.
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Foothill/Amador Spring Musical: Cinderella
Falcons, Dons, students and teachers are coming together to make Broadway magic! For the 25th year both high schools are coming together to present a Broadway take on
Cinderella
. The musical opens on March 8 and runs through March 17 at the Firehouse Arts Center.
Click here to enjoy this piece of Broadway!
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Is your child addicted to
social media? Are you?
Foothill parents are invited to attend a screening of "
Like"
on
Wednesday, March 13 at 7pm in the Foothill MPR
.
"
Like"
was created to explore the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain. The filmmakers believe there is power, empathy, and self-reflection in watching as a community. Watching together can spark change, help us understand our habits, and give us permission to talk about important issues. On Thursday, March 14, we will be showing "
Like"
to students in all flex period classrooms. I
f you would like to see a short preview and more information about
"
Like",
please visit their website
here
.
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AVHS/FHS We the People Teams Fundraiser Dinner
Join us on
Sunday, March 17th
at 5:30 - 7:30pm for the AVHS/FHS We the People Teams Fundraiser Dinner in the Amador MPR. The dinner will benefit BOTH Pleasanton teams! We are very lucky to have a special guest speaker U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell joining us.
Dinner Agenda:
5:30 Buffet Dinner & Remarks and Q&A with US Rep Swalwell
6:30 Demonstration by AVHS and FHS We the People Teams
7:15 Raffle
Anyone is welcome! The more the merrier and the better fundraising for the teams! Tickets are $50.00 which is a bargain for a full dinner, a special speaker AND entertainment by our We The People Teams.
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Pleasanton Run for Education - April 14th, 2019
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Yearbooks
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
[email protected]
.
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Firefighter Expo March 2nd
- What does it take to become a California firefighter?
- How do I start down the path toward a career in the fire service?
Learn the answers to these questions and more on Saturday, March 2 from 10am to 1pm in Livermore. MEET FIRE DEPT RECRUITERS AND ENJOY A FREE BBQ. Families are welcome. Click on flyer below and
watch this video to learn more about this event
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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)
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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 teachers 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
- 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 [email protected] or (650)879-0608.
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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.
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Parent Resources on Vaping
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Juniors & Seniors: Field Trip to UC Merced!
We will be going on a field trip to
UC Merced on March 21.
If interested, see Mrs. Olsen in the Counseling Department to pick up field trip forms or
email her at
[email protected]
and she can email you the forms to fill out.
DEADLINE TO RETURN FORMS IS MARCH 14th. Free bus provided
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SENIOR REMINDER!
The deadline to submit your FAFSA or Dream Act Application is this Saturday, March 2nd!
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Local Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
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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:
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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.
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The Ryan Comer Scholarship
Open to any Pleasanton student who plans to attend a
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Foothill PTSA Scholarships
Several $500 scholarships will be offered to students who have
demonstrated exceptional work to enrich their school and/or community. Open to any Foothill High School senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA, who will attend an accredited 4-year university/college, or a 2-year community college or trade/technical school in the fall semester/quarter following graduation. Click here for details. Applications due April 15, 2019.
Click here for details
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Bay East Association of Realtors Foundation Scholarships
Applications available online for seniors with a minimum 3.5 (cumulative) GPA. Finalists will be required to participate in an in-person interview in Pleasanton on June 21. Questions? Please
email Jessica Arnold
. Applications due by midnight on May 5, 2019.
Click here for details.
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More scholarships available in Naviance. They are added on a continuing basis so check back often.
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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.
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From the Senior Parents Committee
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)
Safe and Sober Grad Night at Dave and Buster's
(optional, non-PUSD-sponsored event)
.
Not to be confused with the
Disney Grad Trip!
All seniors invited, forms and check for $50 due by
March 15th
.
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Fundraisers going on
- ‘FHS Day with the Oakland A’s’ Join us for a fun day with the Oakland A's on April 20. We have secured a section on the Field level just for FHS families! Click on link above for details. Open to EVERYONE, not just senior families. Buy tickets by March 15th
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The next Senior Activities Parents meeting will be on March 5th at 7pm in the Library
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