Falcon Weekly Bulletin
March 27 - April 2, 2023 Announcements
International Baccalaureate
- In March, FALCONS strive to be Knowledgeable: We explore concepts, ideas, and issues that have local and global significance. We acquire in-depth knowledge for a range of disciplines.
- In April, FALCONS strive to be Principled: We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness. We take responsibility for our own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
IB Question of the Week: Is it inevitable that historians will be affected by their own cultural context?
Events
Events this Week:
Monday: 03/27 (Regular)
Golf vs. Oak Grove at Spring Valley (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Varsity Baseball vs. Mt. Pleasant (4:30 - 7:00 PM)
Badminton vs. Piedmont Hills (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Tuesday: 03/28 (Regular)
Cyber High - Room 407 (7:30 - 8:30 AM)
Varsity Softball vs. San Jose (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Boys Volleyball at Oak Grove (5:30 - 8:30 PM)
Wednesday: 03/29 (Block - 1, 3, 5, 7)
Varsity Baseball at Overfelt (4:30 - 7:00 PM)
Badminton vs. Independence (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Thursday: 03/30 (Block - 2, 4, 6, Pathway)
Swimming vs. Overfelt (3:00 - 5:00 PM)
Varsity Softball vs. Del Mar (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Track and Field vs. Lincoln (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Golf vs. Oak Grove at Los Lagos (4:30 - 6:30 PM)
Boys Volleyball vs. Overfelt (5:30 - 8:30 PM)
Friday: 03/31 (No School)
Varsity Baseball at Overfelt (4:30 - 7:00 PM)
Badminton at Valley Christian (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
Saturday: 04/01 (No School)
VSA Annual Cultural Show (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Athletics
Athletic Game Tickets:
You can now Purchase Athletic Game Tickets ONLINE.
Tickets will be $1 more for each ticket purchase. You can also scan the QR Code.
Football:
Interested in playing football? Sign up to join the football team! Weight room starts at 4:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Field conditioning follows after. Sign-up Here or you can sign up by scanning the QR code on the flyers around school.Activities
Leadership Applications Due:
If you are interested in joining Leadership next year and/or running for office, applications are due Monday, March 27. If you have any questions, come to room 407!
VSA (Vietnamese Student Association):
Are you free this April fools? Andrew Hill’s VSA club is having an upcoming cultural show on Saturday, April 1st from 5-8pm! Come purchase tickets over at the student bank!!
Fantastics:
FANTASTICS (Fun At Night Through Activities and Skits To Increase Class Spirit): Come join your fellow Falcons for the "battle of the classes". If you are interested in participating, reach out to a leadership student for more information. Tickets are now being sold at the school bank or online at our student store! Get your tickets now!
FANTASTICS Spirit Days Include:
Monday: Black Out/White Out
Tuesday: Partner in Crime
Wednesday: Dynamic Duo/Trio
Thursdays: Adventure Day
Friday: Cartoon Day
Come to the main quad for spirit count!
Prom: Masquerade
Seniors! Prom is 1 month away. Celebrate your last year in High School with your friends at Hotel Valencia on April 29, 2023. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is Masquerade. Tickets are now available at the School Bank starting at $130. Admission and Food are included. Get your tickets early before prices go up!
Yearbook - Purchase & Advertisements for Sale:
Buy your Yearbook Today! Here is a sneak peak at the cover of our yearbook. They are available for purchase at the School Bank for $100. You can also buy yearbook ads for your graduating senior, friends, and family. Here is the link to upload your text & pictures. For more information, please come to room 407.
New Hope March Madness:
Didn’t get a chance to play in the Falcon Olympics - Basketball? You will have another opportunity to play in a Basketball Tournament. New Hope will be hosting a March Madness Basketball Tournament from March 29 & 30, 2023 in the Big Gym. You can sign-up here. Keep an eye out for flyers.
Financial Literacy & StepFest:
Interested in Financial Literacy? Missed the presentation? It’s not too late to get your free $10 to kick start your finances! You can still download the STEP app and use the code SPRING10. Sign-up before the end of March for an opportunity for our school to win $25,000 and a free concert and for you to win a $10,000 scholarship.
Multicultural Week:
Multicultural Week is a time to celebrate and educate diversity through tradition, heritage, and food. We want to celebrate you and your culture. On April 17 - 21, 2023 we will be celebrating the cultures of our Falcon families through Lunch Time Activities, Spirit Days, and a Rally with performances. If you would like to participate in our Cultural Fashion Show, please fill out this form. If you would like your country represented in the flag parade, please fill out this form.General Announcements
Student Equity Council:
Actions Matter! Student Equity Club spent several weekends and many after school hours to make the C Boys and Girls Bathrooms nice and welcoming! We designed and painted the stalls. Our actions matter and affect other people! Let's keep the restrooms clean and nice for everyone to use!
Senior Stoles:
Senior Stoles are being sold at the School Bank until the end of April! Complete the order form, get it signed by the Program Advisor and submit the form along with the payment to the School Bank.
You Conference:
Hey Everybody, There's a free youth conference in Santa Clara County called "SLAM!" It's on Saturday, April 1 from 12 to 4 pm. This event is completely free. The focus will be on SPORTS, LEADERSHIP, ARTS and MEDIA. There will be guest speakers, a food truck, raffle prizes and free swag items. Everything is FREE! Visit tinyurl.com/YPSLAM23 to register. It will be at the East Valley YMCA @ 1975 S. White Road. Hope to see you there!
Heart Screening and Dental Screening:
Attention all students! We care about your health! There will be a Heart Screening and a Dental Screening on Thursday March 30th. Please register with the following links: https://forms.office.com/r/WUgSWvgFV9 and https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTc4MjY1. Any questions, see Ms Winterstein in S200.
Tutoring/Cyber High:
Attention! Before and after-school tutoring and Cyber High is in room 407! Need help in your classes? We’re here to help! Open every day! Can’t make it in person? Check out Paper.co on our school website for online tutoring for all subjects, 24 hrs a day, every day!
ASSETs:
Join any of our after school special interest classes by clicking on the AHHS ASSET link.
School Culture and Traditions:
Check out our school website for lots of great information, and to hear our 8 Claps fight song that we are learning for all our games.
Counseling Corner
This application is for current Andrew Hill students in Grades 9-12.
Deadline to submit the application is April 14, 2023 at 3pm.
Tentative Dates: June 20-July 21, 2023 (No school July 3-4)
Tentative Time: 8:30-2:45
*ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.
Please Note: All course selections will be reviewed and approved by your school counselor. CLASSES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. You will be notified of your acceptance by May 26, 2023.
Polet Ramirez
408.347.4167
BaoVy Nguyen
408.347.4133
Jenna Braga
408.347.4168
REMIND: Text @braga2024 to the number 81010
Type your last and first name
Areli Flores
408.347.4166
REMIND: text @flores2023 to the number 81010
Type your last and first name
Linh To
408.347.4161
Weekly Wellness
Mental Health Art Contest:
How does social media and the world around you influence how you see yourself & others?
Wellness Center Information
What kind of issues does the Mental Health & Wellness Center address?
The center addresses a wide variety of issues such as:
Stress/anxiety symptoms
Low mood/depression symptoms
Sexual orientation/gender identity questions
Family/home Issues
Chronic illness
Substance use
Violence and abuse
Peer relationships/social supports
Cultural supports
Crisis support (during school hours)
Off-site resources & referrals
Tools available for students to use in the center include:
- Art therapy tools
- Calming techniques
- Fidgets tools other manipulatives
- Aromatherapy
- Sound therapy
- Sensory materials (including tea)
- Learning materials, magazines, and books
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Location: 3200 Senter Road, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 408) 347-4100