May 15
PTSA Meeting
7pm in C-6
May 27
Memorial Day No School
May 29
Finals
Mandatory Senior Graduation Practice
(not May 25)
May 30
Finals
May 31
Finals
Last Day of School
Graduation Ceremony
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PTSA Meeting Tonight!
Join us for the last PTSA Membership Meeting of the year tonight at 7pm in Room C-6. Learn where your PTSA & PPIE donations went this year. Guest speaker is PPIE Executive Director Steve McCoy-Thompson.
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Yearbooks Distribution
Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors on Tuesday, May 21 and to 9th-11th graders Wednesday, May 22 in 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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DECA Students Compete for the Glass
Foothill DECA students who had competed previously at the district and state level, moved on to the international level at ICDC (International Career Development Conference).
Before the competition, the students had to undergo heavy preparation and with the help of their peers and advisor, this group of ICDC competitors were ready to take on any challenge presented. Tami Raaker, Foothill DECA’s advisor described this conference ,”as the pinnacle point in the DECA journey. Competition at this level is intense. To watch my students perform at their peak with passion and dedication is one of my greatest rewards in teaching.”
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Goodies for Graduates
Visit
bit.ly/Kahuna2019
to order goodies for graduates! Select items will be available for purchase at the event, but make sure you preorder to reserve your favorites! Proceeds benefit the Class of 2019.
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PUSD Stakeholder Survey Extended to 5/17
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
Counselors
recently sent 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. Completed summer school registration forms must be returned to the Counseling Office at your student's school by Thursday, May 17th.
We recommend signing up early, as space is limited. 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
.
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Get Ready for Reflections 2019-2020
Reflections is a PTA arts competition that gives students confidence in their abilities to explore ideas and learn through the arts. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. Each year thousands of students in preschool through grade 12 create and submit original works in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Students are encouraged to start reflecting on the 2019-20 theme "Look Within" and work on their entries over the summer, as entries will be due sometime mid-October.
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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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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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2019 Committed Athletes Luncheon
(please arrive by
11:30
)
All Senior student-athletes that have committed to play in college are invited to a luncheon to celebrate your hard work and success! You and your parents are asked to come to the MPR for a delicious pasta lunch provided by Eddie Papas for the athletes and their parents to celebrate our 2019 committed athletes.
Please wear your college shirt or sweatshirt - everything else will be provided for your table! You are welcome to invite Foothill friends to join us during their lunch period for pictures and desserts only. We look forward to celebrating with you.
If you are a 2019 college commit student-athlete and have not received an invitation to join in the celebration please contact Tiffany Alley at (925) 963-6702
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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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Graduation
!
Graduation Tickets
Each family will receive 6 graduation tickets. Once the ceremony starts, if space permits, the gates will be open to non-ticketed guests.
Graduation Caps
Students are permitted to decorate their caps, if they wish. All decorations must be approved the night of graduation by their teacher giving diplomas, must be appropriate, and must have nothing taller than 1/4 inch on it. Students with inappropriate caps will have their cap taken and will be given a blank cap.
Graduation Checkout
All students received a graduation checkout form in their Civics/Econ class. Please clear all library/cafe/old textbook debt by Monday, 5/23 and complete the checkout process on Tues 5/28 or Thurs 5/30 at the office. Students with debts will not be able to get their graduation tickets or walk in the ceremony.
Graduation Practice
Mandatory for all seniors who are walking in the ceremony. 12:30-2:30 on Wed, 5/29 - meet in the football field stands.
Graduation
Fri 5/31- students need to arrive at their assigned area (assigned at grad practice) at 4:45. Gates open at 4:45pm for guests.
Parking for Graduation
Parking will be extremely limited. Please plan to carpool. Families with handicapped passes will be allowed to park on the grass near the stadium.
Handicapped Seating
Families with elderly member or other health concerns needing to be seated in a covered area can email Lisa Gardner at
[email protected]
to request handicapped seating on the field. Each handicapped person will be allowed one companion (each student receives 6 tickets total).
Diplomas/Certificates
Students must pick up their actual diplomas or certificates after t
he ceremony, behind the stage.
Graduation Pictures
Parents will be able to buy a keepsake picture of their student on stage accepting his/her diploma.
Click here
for information.
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Local Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
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Many scholarships are listed in Naviance. They are added on a continuing basis so check back often.
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Update Talon Talk Subscription
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You can also update your e-mail profile
here
. 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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Deadlines for Talon Talk article submissions are the 10th and 22nd of each month. Please include all pertinent info -- who, what, where, when, why and, if applicable, how much does it cost. Send to
[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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