FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
California Blue Ribbon School
Community of Character: Self-Discipline
Thursday January 29, 2009
Mile by mile, life's a trial. Yard by yard, it's not so hard. Inch by inch, it's a cinch. - Proverb
CLUBS and ACTIVITIES
Unless otherwise indicated, meeting take place during Lunch
Alzheimer’s Awareness Club Tuesdays in J-12
American Cancer Society Thursdays in B-13
American Sign Lang.(ASL) Thursday s in B-21
Amnesty International Fridays in B-14
Art Club Wednesdays in F-3
Athletes Club Thursdays(Bi-Weekly) in D-22
Bay Area Music Thurs in B-14
Best Buddies Club Thursdays in A-11
Bio-Explore Club Tuesdays in J-2
Craft Club Alter. Wednesdays in F-2
Cricket Club Mondays in I-7
CSF First and Third Wednesdays in MP
Dance Team Club Tuesdays in Breezeway
Destination Imagination Monthly Fri. In B-12
DECA Thursdays in A-4
Earth Club Fridays in J-12
Fight Against Human Trafficking Mon in B-12
Film Discussion Club Thurs/Fri in B-7
Fish Club Wednesdays in B-2
Foothill Ultimate Frisbee Tuesdays in D-30
Foothill Unicef Club Fridays in D-9
French Club
Futsal Thursdays in Small/Large Gym
Gay/ Straight Alliance Thursdays in B-6
German Thursdays in B-33
Homework Club – after school Mon-Thurs I-5
Indian Dance Club Fridays in J-1
Interact Tuesdays in B-8
Invisible Children:
Japanese Club Tuesdays in B-34
EVENTS
JV/V Boys Soccer vs De La Salle @ FHS
Wrestling vs SRV @ FHS
JSA Mondays in B-14
Key Club Thursdays in B-15
Latin Club Fridays in B-4
Latin Dance Club Mondays in B-30
Love is the Movmt.– Depres. Aware. Alt Thur A-23
Mu Alpha Theta Thursdays in D-24
Multi-Cultural Thursdays in D-17
Muslim Student Assoc. Fridays in D-10
National Honor Society Tuesdays in D-16
ONE Club Fridays in D-17
Open Source Club Fridays in P-6
Persian Club Mondays in B-11
Physics Club Tuesdays (monthly) J-6
Poetry and Verse Club Wednesdays in B-4
Preventing Animal Cruelty Fridays in D-29
Psychology Club Wednesdays in B-15
Robotics Club Alter. Tuesdays in I-7
Rubik’s Cube Club in Wednesdays in D-24
Science Olympiad Mondays in D-27
Spanish Club Alter. Tuesdays in B-28
Speech and Debate Club
Spoken Word Club Fridays in D-11
STEP Club 2nd & 4th Mondays in D-24
Table Tennis Club Thursdays in the Small Gym
Teen Health Education Mondays in J-1
Teens Reaching Out (TRO) Tuesdays in D-28
Uganda Club Fridays in I-8
Universal Music Club Mondays in J-1
WISER Thursdays in B-12
Seniors mark on your
calendar!! Seniors will have their '09 class
No Early Release for any team
picture taken on the quad on Wed., 2/4. The picture will
be taken at 8:30 in the morning.
Go to FHS website for Sports Schedules
www.foothillfalcons.org
GO FALCONS!!!
SENIORS: The final order date for
**TODAYThere will be a mandatory Track and
Field Meeting Thursday in D-11 @ lunch
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
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cap/gown and graduation announcements is
Friday, January 30 during lunch in the quad.
This is the FINAL order date so all seniors
must place their cap and gown order at this
time.
AP INFORMATION MEETING DURING
LUNCH
At lunch during the next two weeks there will be
informational meetings on next years AP courses. If
you plan on taking an AP class next year you must
attend the meeting of the course you want to take.
AP Human Geography
AP Art
AP Spanish
AP Physics
AP Biology
AP Lang. & Comp.
Wed. 1/28
Thur. 1/29
Fri. 1/30
Mon. 2/2
Mon. 2/2
Tues. 2/3
D-21
F-3
B-22
J-6
J-1
B-7
2009/2010 SCHEDULES
Incoming Freshmen: Schedule forms will be distributed to
middle schools prior to this date, and will be due at this meeting.
Freshman parents who cannot attend this meeting should attend
the make-up scheduling TBA.
February 3, 2009
Letters A-I: MP 6-7pm
Letters J-L: MP 7:15-8:15pm
Letters M-S: Small Gym 6-7pm
Letters T-Z: Small Gym 7:15-8:15pm
If you do not receive a schedule form from your
student, please ask for it. If we do not receive a
schedule form by Feb. 3, we will create one for your
student.
Peer Tutoring . . .
If you need some help with a class … contact Mr.
Loew (D-28) or Ms Fleming (B-33) and they will try to
match you with another student to help you!!!
Laws of Life Art Contest
$50.00 cash prize to winner
& recognition at event!
Art work requirements:
8.5” X 11”, Black, white &/or grey
Must include following text:
Foothill High School, Laws of Life
2009, Respect, Honesty, Responsibility,
Integrity, Compassion, Self-discipline
Deadline for Art: Feb. 13, 2009
Turn into Mrs. Fields (F-3)
DETENTIONS & SATURDAY SCHOOL:!@%!!!
The pink copies of your Detention & Saturday School slip IS YOUR
ONLY REMINDER that you have a detention to serve. This form
tells you when and where………
Detentions (Always in A-5 at 7:30)
Saturdays (Always in C-6 at 8:00)
DON’T BE LATE
Seniors:
Grad Night Tickets
Good news! The January price hike for this year's
Grad Night tickets has been delayed by two full
months. Seniors have until March 15 to buy tickets
at the discounted price of $145. The ticket price
jumps to $175 in mid-March. More good news! You
can buy your Grad Night tickets in three easy
installments of $50, $50 and $45. Contact Barb
Barrett at bsbarrett5@comcast.net or 846-3217 to
sign up. If you need financial assistance, please see
Susan Shanker in the counseling office. Can't
remember if you've already bought a Grad Night
ticket? Check the ticket list posted near the front
office. If you cannot attend Grad Night, please
inform Barb Barrett at bsbarrett5@comcast.net.
On Graduation Night, Friday, June 12, you get a fun filled
night with all your friends at City Beach in Fremont. MUSIC,
FOOD, GAMES, PING PONG & POOL TABLES, ROCK
CLIMBING AND LOTS OF SURPRISES!! We have party
buses scheduled to pick up and return everyone right here
at the school. NO DRIVING NEEDED!!!! For more
information on Grad Night, look at the Foothill website
under Senior Information.
Also, pick up your Grad Night forms in the office from in a
box in the Activities Bookcase. They need to be filled out
and returned to her with a check to get your name on the
Grad Night List!!
Teen Health Education Club Event
Teen Health Education Club is holding a depression and
suicide workshop in the Pleasanton Public Library for
teens on Thursday, January 29th 6-7:30pm. This workshop
includes guest speakers, Mercedes Coleman, from Teens 4
Life, with an introduction by Mayor Hosterman. There will
be snacks, door prizes & games.
Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP)
The APYLP, a non-profit organization, reaches out to Asian
and Pacific Islander youths in California to build their
understanding of what it means to be an Asian Pacific Islander
American. This organization selects 50 Junior and Senior
Students to attend a 4 day and 3 night conference April 25,2009. For more information and application forms please
visit the
APYLP website: htt://www.apylp.org
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Homework Club is in I - 5
Everyday - 2:48 - 4:15.
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**Safe RidesOn Friday and Saturday nights, if you need a ride
home because you or your ride is under the
influence or just to tired to drive safely, you
can call TriValley Safe Rides. They will give
you a FREE, SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL ride home from 9pm
to 1am. (You must be 18 years old or younger.)
So if you need a ride, call Safe Rides 416-6810
If you would like to be a part of Safe Rides, let
us know at trivalleysaferides@live.com. To be
part of the Safe Rides Crew, you must be 15 to 21
years old.
LIBRARY NEWS-OPEN, OPEN, OPEN!
The newly renovated library is open!
7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
7:15 a.m. to 2:48 p.m. Friday
The AABC is offering six $500 scholarships to
Foothill seniors. The deadline for applications is
April 13th, 2009. Seniors can get an application
form with more information from Mrs. Bing in the
Counseling Office or pick up an application in the
library."
COUNSELING OFFICE:
2/2
2/2
2/13
2/15
2/15
2/15
2/16
2/21
2/27
2/28
2/28
3/6
3/15
3/15
3/15
*3/15
3/21
3/24
3/31
3/31
*4/14
4/24
*5/1
6/20
6/27
11/05/09
Burger King
Calif. Assoc. of Collectors (CAC)
Nor. Cal. Scholarship Foundation
Daughters of the American Re
National Co-op Scholarship Program
Best Buy
Ronald McDonald House Charities
E-Quality Scholarship Collaborative
Kaiser Permanente Asian Scholarship
Cal State University Fresno
Don & Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation
Sammy Awards
Italian Catholic Federation
Save Me a Spot in College
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
NCGA (Nor Cal Golf Assoc.)
Maltese Cross Foundation
No. Cal. Cherry Blossom
Janice m. Scott Memorial Fund
San Ramon Valley Medical Group
AABC Scholarship
FAB Scholarship
Ryan Gordon Memorial Soccer Scholarship
Abbott & Fenner
Big Sun Scholarship
Voice of Democracy
The AABC is offering six $500 scholarships to Foothill
seniors. The deadline for applications is April 13th,
2009. Seniors can get an application form with more
information from Mrs. Bing in the Counseling Office or
pick up an application in the library.
CAREER CENTER NEWS:
Anyone wanting a work permit so they can work- be
sure to get their "request for a work permit" from
Mrs. Barker in the Career Center.
See Mrs. Barker in the Career Center if you want to
learn more!
BECOME A COLLEGE STUDENT FOR A DAY!
UC Irvine Stay Over Program (SOP)
Great program if you are trying to decide which college to attend
after graduation from FHS. Students will be hosted from Jan 14,
2009 through March 5, Monday through Thursday only $25.00 no
refundable application fee, which includes 2 meals. You will
experience life in the residence halls, have meals in the dining
commons, attend your host's classes and learn more about the
clubs, activities and resources the UC Irvine has to offer.
QUESTIONS CALL (949)824-5167 or, EMAIL sop@uci.edu,
ORwww.housing.uci.edu
Students may request schedule changes for second
semester now and through the first 5 days of second
semester. All requests for level changes (such as
Alg II to Math III), ROP class drops, AP/honors drops
must be approved by the administrator who oversees
that department. Only seniors can TA and for a
maximum of one year. All requests must be on a
schedule change form that is signed by the student's
parent/guardian.
Santa Clara University has a Spring Engineering
Education Day (SEEDS)
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS:
Summer Engineering Seminar (SES): Outstanding
On Going - Wendy’s H.S. Heisman Award
On Going – University of Dayton
On Going – The American Legion
On Going – Carnegie Mellon University
On Going – College Bound Network
*1/30
SVEC Engineering Awards
1/31
Simon Youth Foundation
2/1
Phi Delta Kappa
2/2
Young Epidemiology Scholars
During four Saturdays in April, students from the SF
Bay area participate in both lecture and hands-on
courses taught by engineering faculty. Application
deadline is Feb 6, 2009
http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/s
eeds.cfm
summer experience offering specially designed classes,
spanning several fields of engineering, taught by
engineering faculty.
The program provides students with the opportunity to
work together creatively to solve problems while
learning what engineers can do to improve the world.
Application deadline is March 20, 2009. Application and
brochure can be found at:
http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm
CSU East Bay
African American Education Summit
Saturday, Feb 21, 2009
www.csueastbay.edu/AFEducationSummit
Students, Parents, and Educators are invited to attend
these events to learn more about college admission,
financial aid, and student support services.
On-the-Spot Admission opportunity for eligible
high school seniors.
See Mrs. Barker in FHS Career Center for more details
on what you need to do to take advantage of this
opportunity! Events to be held at:
CSU, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Hayward, CA
Pre-Nursing Health Sciences Information
Session
TODAYThurs. January 29, 2009
6:00-8:00 pm\
CSU East Bay Concord
4700 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Concord, CA
Reserve your spot today register online at
www.concord.csueastbay.edu
or phone 925-602-6700 Questions contact Annie
Chandler, Asst. Dir. Enrollment Dev.
925-602-8638 or E-mail:
annie.chandler@csueastbay.edu
**Indicates New Item on bulletin
**dAiLy
Fix
"42.7% of all statistics are made up on
the spot"
Short Funny Quote by, Unkown.
**Did You Know This
?!?
The first known marketer of the flushing toilet
was Thomas Crapper.
Staff Info
**Please display your Parking Permit on
your car!
2/2 ILT Main Conf. 3:00
2/4 School Site Counsel 3:30
2/9 Lincoln’s B-day – Holiday
2/11 Character Ed
2/16 Washington’s B-day – Holiday
2/23 Staff Meeting C-6 3:00