May 2
Block Schedule
Periods 2/4/6
May 6
Josten's caps & gowns delivery
May 10
Principal's Friday Forum
9am in Library
May 11
Senior Ball
May 25
Mandatory Senior Graduation Practice
May 27
Memorial Day No School
May 31
Last Day of School
Graduation Ceremony
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Yearbooks Distribution
Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors on Tuesday, May 21 and to 9th-11th graders Wednesday, May 22. (Students will come with their English classes.)
If you forgot to pre-order a yearbook: We will be selling any leftover books beginning after school May 22 on a first-come, first-served basis, $125 cash.
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End of Year Volunteers Needed!
Foothill staff is in tremendous need of much-appreciated volunteers from all grade levels to help with the graduation season bustle!
Volunteering is a great way to get a sneak peek at what you can expect when your students are seniors.
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PUSD Stakeholder Survey Due May 8
You should have received an email invitation with a link to the survey. The online survey is compatible with any computer, tablet, or smartphone. There’s also a “save and continue later” feature that allows you to complete the survey at your convenience.
This survey was started last year as part of an ongoing commitment to listening and engaging our school community in how we best serve our students. The survey will be open to all PUSD families, staff, students in grades 6-12, and new this year, community members.
The survey questions address areas like academic preparation, professional development, student support, family involvement, safety, and more. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
The survey is offered in English, Spanish and Chinese and all survey responses are confidential.
Your input will give us insights into how we can best serve our students, families, and staff. We look forward to learning from your input to help our educational community thrive.
Thank you in advance for your participation and input!
PUSD Leadership
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A Note From Counseling
All junior families will be receiving Junior Status Letters in the mail within the next week or two. These letters will help identify whether your student is on track for 4-year college, 2-year college, or may be deficient for graduation. Counselors will be meeting with all juniors this month to get to know them and start the conversation around post high school plans and finding the right college fit.
Counselors will also be sending home summer school recommendations to all students who have received a D or F in one or more classes.
If your student received a D or F on the March 23
report card, it is advisable to secure a spot in summer school.
Courses can be cancelled after June 1 if your student passes those courses by emailing
[email protected]
.
Additional information regarding summer school can be found here
https://tinyurl.com/SummerProgramsPUSD.
SENIORS
! May 1st is National Decision Day! Make sure you have notified the college you plan to attend and have submitted any last minute items required by the individual school. Let your counselor know what you have decided to do next year. We want to share in the excitement with you!
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Senior Ball Info
May 11th, 2019
7:00pm to 11:00pm
California Academy of Sciences
Theme: "Under the Sea"
-Arrive at FHS for check-in at 5:00 pm.
-Buses begin loading at 5:30 pm (first in line = first to leave)
-Transportation back to FHS: Boarding buses back from SF at 11 pm. ETA Midnight.
-Ticket sales: April 17 - May 3. Ticket prices are as follows:
- April 17 - April 26: $155 with ASB sticker | $175 without ASB
- April 29 - May 2: $165 with ASB sticker | $185 without ASB
- May 3: $190 with ASB sticker | $190 without ASB
-Students must turn in a dance form at the time of ticket purchase.
-Students must bring a completed Emergency Medical Form in order to board the bus to Ball. Forms will be given to each student at the time of ticket purchase or are available below.
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Talon Times Hot Off the Presses!
Foothill Journalism is ready to announce the release of its 2019 spring issue! This issue features a variety of opinion and editorial columns about a diverse array of issues as well as student submissions of their own fiction pieces and artwork.
Click here for the latest issue.
Founded in 2017, the team publishes the Talon Times quarterly and is looking for interested writers, reporters, photographers, and designers to join its staff. Weekly meetings are in D-12, Mrs. Crawbuck's room, during lunch on Wednesdays. Any questions or concerns can be directed to their email,
[email protected].
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Thanks from PPIE
Thank you for joining our 7th Annual Run for Education at Alameda County Fairgrounds. The weather was great, the crowds were strong, and the kids absolutely loved being with Stomper of the Oakland A’s! Thanks to you and your support, we raised a new record $113,000 net which helps fund librarians, reading and math intervention, support counselors and more at your school. Equally important, the event provides a valuable sense of community - as you can see from this quote.
There were thousands of people of all colors and backgrounds, from different walks of life, of various fitness levels coming together for one purpose: walking and/ or running for better education, better community, and better future. I saw the beautiful social fabric of our community, and suddenly felt such belonging and gratitude. As a first generation immigrant from China, occasionally I have felt rootless and unsecured. Now I see a united community, and felt the spirit of the pioneer era when people all worked together to build their communities. Now I know this is my community and my home.
Thank you again for your support!
Steve McCoy-Thompson
PPIE Executive Director
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Check out PUSD's 2019 Youth and Young Adult Summer Enrichment classes!
Click here for the
flyer
and
online catalog
(with live registration links). There is a great selection of arts, writing and culinary classes, in addition to an all day
STEAM camp
!
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Support Foothill's Choir, Band, Orchestra and Color Guard program while enjoying the 2019 Alameda County Fair!
Click here to purchase tickets on the Fair website
. Be sure to enter the following
codes
for the music programs to receive credit for your purchase:
FHSChoir
to support FHS Choir
FHS BAND
to support FHS Band, Guard and Orchestra
Our music programs will receive a portion of each purchase of 2019 Fair admission tickets, Fun Packs, Carnival Wristbands and Season Passes. You can purchase your tickets directly from the Alameda County Fair Website and
print them at home
.
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A Message from FAB President Derek Perez
We are asking for your help to fund Foothill’s needs this year.
Foothill High School is in need of some much-needed support for the replacement of our widely-used sports field. As you likely know, the Stadium Field is in bad shape. Not only is it an eye sore, but its condition also creates safety hazards for our athletes, band members, students and guests.
Although referred to as the "Football Field", make no mistake about it, many other sports, students and clubs use this essential asset for their activities. Over 2,000 kids per year use the facility!
Your support will ensure future generations of Foothill students can use a field on which they are both safe on, and proud of!
Right now the cost of the field is approximately $950,000. Thanks to the efforts of the district, Foothill High School, the Foothill Band, FHS PTSA and the Athletic Boosters, we've managed to raise most of the funds! With that being said, we're still in desperate need of more to complete this project.
So please,
click here
to donate to help support this cause. Be a part of history. Keep our students safe, and our legacy strong!
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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.
Anxiety Support Group for Students
The Counseling Department will be starting a 5-week Anxiety Support Group soon. Students will need to be referred by a counselor or teacher to receive invite.
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Parent Resources on Vaping
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College Connection Fair at St Mary's College
Meet representatives from approximately 170 colleges and universities. Attend information sessions on admissions, financial aid, athletics, and more. For details, please visit
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Dublin CHP Explorers Open House May 15
Dublin CHP is hosting an open house looking for Explorers! This is a great opportunity for someone between 15-21 years old thinking of a career in law enforcement or just looking for a way to better their community.
May 15, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Dublin CHP-4999 Gleason Drive, Dublin CA.
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Senior Scholarships Recognitions
Foothill is planning a Senior Scholarships Brunch on Tuesday, May 28th to recognize students who have accepted scholarships. If you have ACCEPTED any non-athletic scholarships and you would like to be recognized,
click here for the Senior Scholarships Self-Reporting Form
.
By submitting the form, you are giving FHS permission to post your name and said scholarship in a public forum.
Submit form by May 7th
.
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Senior Parents: About Debt Clearances
Parents of seniors: please have your student clear any textbook debt (return books from past years to their teachers) and pay any food services or library debt this month. We will be running a debt list at the beginning of the May, and students with outstanding balances will not be able to walk in the graduation ceremony.
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Local Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
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Pleasanton North Rotary Scholarships
Each year Pleasanton North Rotary awards scholarships
to Foothill High School graduating seniors
. This year we will be awarding three $1,000 Memorial Scholarships. The Scholarships will be awarded in memory of Chuck Pickens, the first President of Pleasanton North Rotary; Robin Barnett; a former teacher at Foothill High School, and Stephen Parker, a 1978 graduate of Foothill. The Scholarship Committee considers the following:
1st: Service to the Community
2nd: School Involvement (clubs, sports, etc.)
3rd: Scholastic Achievements
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CSEA Pleasanton Chapter Scholarships
California School Employees Association Chapter 155 (Pleasanton) is prepared to offer scholarships to graduating seniors who have been accepted at accredited colleges, universities, or post high school training institutions. Parent must be employed by PUSD and be a member in good standing with CSEA Chapter 155. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, April 26, 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 Naviance often.
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From the Senior Activities Parent Committee:
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Junior parents!
A fun and exciting way to keep up with your senior student next year is to get involved with the Senior Activities Parents Committee for the class of 2020. We will be meeting for the first time with Class of 2019 parents to share what the committee does, identify leads role and plan for Walk-Through Registration on August 5-6. The Senior Activities Parents Committee organizes a number of events that are not PUSD-sponsored, but that aim to provide memorable experiences for seniors as they launch into the world. The meeting will take place on May 7th at 7pm in the Foothill Library.
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Senior Memory Collages
(OPTIONAL)
To be displayed at After the Ball Breakfast and
Grad Night (NOT A PUSD SPONSORED EVENT)
Deadline: Friday, May 10th, 2019
Drop off location: FHS Office, Senior Collage Box
SIZE: 11"x14"
This is an optional tradition at Foothill. Each year, parents may create a photo collage of their student. Collages will be displayed at the after-the-ball breakfast (May 11th) and Grad Night (May 31st). This is a great surprise and unique keepsake for your graduate.
HOW TO MAKE THE COLLAGES:
From Cathie Payne, Senior Activities Committee Chair
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. You'll want to stay on the main Talon Talk list to continue getting the school newsletter. You should also choose the year your student graduates so that you can get e-mails targeted at specific grade levels, especially during senior year.
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[email protected]
Talon Talk is a twice monthly online publication brought to you the 1st and 15th of each month by the Foothill Parent Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) in cooperation with Foothill High School Administration.
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