Talon Talk September 15, 2019

It is a challenge when we have over 2,100 students coming and going every day. Please review the pick-up and drop-off procedures below. We always ask that everyone be aware of students walking or on bikes and to take caution when driving near campus.

Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

When entering the front loop, do not pick-up or drop-off students in the red zone . This is not a loading and unloading zone. Stopping here is a major cause of the backups that occur in the loop and on Foothill Road. Loading or unloading in this area may subject you to a $100 fine.

Pull all the way forward before you stop to pick-up/drop-off students in either the LEFT (curbside) lane or the RIGHT lane. These areas are highlighted with green lines in the above picture. The MIDDLE lane is for exiting the lot only. If you stop in the right lane, you may block parking stalls so if someone needs to enter or exit a parking stall and you are in the way, please allow room for them to proceed by safely repositioning your vehicle if possible.

Again, do not drop off or pick up students in the middle lane. Only enter this lane after you have dropped off or picked up your student(s).

Student Device Initiative

Our 9-11 graders have PUSD issued Chromebooks for school use. Check out this link for information on the program.

If you have concerns about your device please see our site tech, Mr. Alvarez in B-25 during his office hours Mon/Wed lunch and Tues/Thurs flex.

PSAT & Altered Schedules for Oct 16-17

We will have altered schedules on October 16th and 17th, 2019. We will have an early and late bus service on October 16th to accommodate testers and non-testers, but on Thursday, October 17th, Wheels will run a normal schedule, so students riding the bus the day after the PSAT will arrive to school early and can go to the library. Wheels bus schedules will be on our website when finalized.

GetSet Mandatory Orientation

GetSet is an extra-curricular enrichment program for Tri-Valley high school girls with interests in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Through field trips, hands-on workshops and networking events, GetSet is designed to encourage the exploration of a variety of STEAM related careers and demonstrate the link between current classes and future careers.

Students interested in participating in the 2019 – 2020 GetSet program must attend one of the following mandatory orientations:

Thursday, September 19 after school or

Friday, September 20 at lunch

Location: Career Center in B-11

For more information, stop by the Career Center in B-11 or contact Ms. Wilson, Foothill College & Career Specialist at at [email protected]

Remember to Buy Your Yearbook Online

Our yearbooks frequently sell out!

If you want to be assured of receiving one, you must pre-order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com/ . Our school code is 7378. Please order by December 31, 2019 to guarantee delivery of your yearbook and free engraved name plate.

**New FHS Yearbook Website**

Yearbook is excited to announce their new, dedicated website! You can use the FHS Yearbook quick link on the Foothill website or go to www.bit.ly/fhsyearbook . Please drop by for all the yearbook ordering info you need, and be sure to check out our special pages for seniors and clubs!

Foothill Academic Assistance Starts Sept 3

Where: Room C-6

When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday After School until 4:00 pm.

Peer Tutoring: Get help in English, Math & Science!

Eager and qualified peer tutors are available to help you with all of your academic needs!

Please join us anytime you need help with your schoolwork.

Math Tutoring at Las Positas College

Las Positas staff and students are eager to provide high-quality math tutoring for any PUSD student. Students do need to complete the Fall 2019 Concurrent Enrollment Form pictured below before being able to enroll in the tutoring program. Please feel free to reach out to a Parent Liaison if you need assistance with the documentation.

Doggy Drop-in is Back!

This is "canine comfort" for those students in need. Students will need to be referred by a counselor or teacher to receive an invite.

The Counseling Department will also will be starting a 6-week Anxiety Support Group soon. Students will need to be referred by a counselor or teacher to receive invite.

Schedule Changes

The schedule change request period is now over. Any changes submitted until Sept 27 will be reviewed by an administrator and only approved in extreme circumstances - and after Sept 27, no requests will be considered.

Reflections Call for Entries!

All students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are encouraged to participate in the 2019-2020 PTA Reflections Awards!

It's easy to participate:

1. Reflect on this year's theme: Look Within,

2. Submit an original work inspired by the theme by October 5 . Entries fall in one of several categories

Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual Arts
Special Category

3. Celebrate your achievements at a Reflections arts showcase to be held at Foothill in late October. Advancing entries will be showcased at a district-wide Reflections event.

Click here for guidelines and entry forms.

PPIE Fall Gala Invitation - October 11

Join us at Castlewood Country Club for a special night out to celebrate and support our schools. Funding goes to support key staffing and grants at all Pleasanton USD schools -- including yours! So gather friends (we offer table discounts!) to:

Enjoy a reception with school principals and free wine pours - come for conversation!
Meet some amazing students who will showcase PPIE’s impact at our schools, perform classic and folk music, and share their personal journey
Socialize with fellow parents, PUSD Superintendent and School Board, City Council, and other local business and community leaders
Bid on great auction items -- including live tapings of The Voice and Wheel of Fortune, vacation homes, Warriors tickets, exciting vacations and more!

To register for the Gala, buy tickets here. In the meantime, please see a brief, fun video to view what PPIE funds at our schools - and why. We look forward to seeing you on October 11 for a fun night out!

Sincerely,

Steve McCoy-Thompson

Executive Director, PPIE

College Readiness Workshops

The City of Pleasanton is pleased to offer the following College Readiness Workshops to parents and students. Free with registration at www.pleasantonfun.com (Under Family>Other)

Sept. 19: College "Fit" Over Rankings

What matters, what doesn't, and what to do when it comes to college admissions. Learn why college engagement matters more than selectivity. Course #16681

Oct. 10: Funding Your College Educations

Learn the basics about Financial Aid, how and when to apply, who qualifies and how eligibility is determined. Course #16682

Nov. 7: A Smart Step After High School

Learn the facts about community college. Discover the long term resilience and academic success for community college transfer students. Course #16883

Vision for the Future

Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Save the date for this upcoming conference and learn about options after high school includingL

Vocational Programs
Adult Education
Community College
University
Lifelong Learning

October 26th from 8:30am to 1:30 pm at Chabot College in Hayward. For parents and students age 14 and older.

Attend a Free Screening of "Angst"

Free documentary designed to raise awareness about anxiety.

A Heads-Up for Seniors from the Counseling Department!

Counselors will be meeting with all seniors to discuss post-high school plans, and will be reviewing the college application process beginning the second week of September.

Every senior who plans to apply directly to a four-year college will receive a packet of information detailing everything you need to know about the college application process. In order to best prepare for these meetings, start making a list of colleges you want to apply to and feel free to come with questions for your counselors. Parents, please review these packets with your students. This is a very exciting time for our seniors!

If you are planning to go to community college or a trade school or maybe have a unique plan for you, please let your counselor know. We will check in with you briefly now, and more detailed information regarding community college applications will come to your student in October.

Senior Portraits

Welcome, class of 2020! Check the FHS Yearbook website for important announcements and links to questionnaires, voting forms, senior ad info, etc.

Senior Portraits must be taken before the end of winter break in order to be published in yearbook. Your best bet is to take your portraits during the summer after junior year. Click here to connect to Studio One and make your appointment today!

Senior Yearbook Ads

Attention senior families! Congratulate your student and express your pride and love with an ad in the 2020 yearbook. Ads are $90 if ordered before September 1st and $110 from September 1 to October 31, 2018. Senior ads are available on a space-available basis, so be sure to place yours as soon as possible! Click here for details.

Senior Parents!

The Senior Parents Class of 2020 Parents website is now live! This website is run by a group of volunteer Senior parents.

Senior year is an exciting and busy year! With your support and help, this Senior Parents group will be putting on activities outside of the school umbrella to help make your student's senior year an exciting one. We will need many volunteers and all must be cleared by the school district to help at any event. Get your PUSD Volunteer Clearance out of the way by filling out the online Volunteer Clearance Form .

How do I get involved or get plugged into to events such as Disney Grad Nite and Baccalaureate which are not sponsored by PUSD?

1. Sign up for email updates by completing the Google form

CLASS OF 2020 PARENTS

2. Join our Facebook group here. The name of the group is "Foothill Class of 2020 Families"

3. Check out ALL of the pages on our site and get the important dates in your calendars!

Disney Grad Nite is back this year! Click here for details

Have questions?

Please contact Shawna Lombardi, Senior Parents Committee Chair at [email protected] and be sure to check out our website.

Sports Packets for Athletes

To tryout for a sport at Foothill High School, all athletes need to register online through our Home Campus program. We are asking that you go to the Foothill website ( foothillfalcons.org ) click on Athletes and Activities, then Sports Packet . Please read the instructions and you will be guided to the Home Campus Link where you will register for the sport you would like to participate in. After registering you will need to turn in a signed copy of the Confirmation Message and the Emergency form. If you were unable to upload a current physical for your athlete, please include that with the Confirmation Message and Emergency form. You will be able to tell online when your athlete has been cleared. We will also be sending you messages through this program, such as if your physical has expired or is close to expiring.

Please turn in your packets for the season you will be playing in after the Parent Sports Meeting:

Winter sports meeting will be ~ October 2019
Spring sports meeting will be ~ January 2020
(20-21) Fall Sports meeting will ~ April 2020

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