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Jan. 2013 PTO newsletter - updating FHS parents
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January Event Highlights
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Tentative - check website for updates and complete calendar
1/7 Late Start
1/9 PTO meeting & Principal's Roundtable - 10:30am
1/10 PSAT Review - 6:30pm
1/19 Winter Formal Dance
1/21 NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
1/22 Order of the Knight Lunch
1/29 to 1/31 Final Exams
1/31 End of 1st Semester
2/1 NO SCHOOL for Students
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Save Your Spare Change
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Looking ahead...
The Pennies for Patients collection, which supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is Feb. 4th - 20th. If interested in helping this cause, begin saving your change!
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First Day Back is Late Start
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Foothill will be on a Late Start schedule on Monday, January 7.
0 period will begin at 9:00am and 1st period will begin at 9:44am. 6th period will end at the regular time of 2:48pm.
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Principal's Message
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 Foothill High has a new website, which is managed by Schoolwires. All TUSD schools have gone to the same format so our new look is different than our previous one. You can get to the new site a few ways:
We are working to upload information to this new website so your patience is appreciated.
Plan ahead!! Work will begin on the new Tartan track sometime between March and April with an August completion date. The new track facility will also contain approximately 50 new parking spaces for community and school use. Al Marzilli, Foothill High School Principal
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PTO Presidents' Message
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We hope you have enjoyed the Holidays with friends and family and we would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. We are happy to report that thanks to YOUR donations to Nena's Presence last month, over 45 needy Foothill families were also able to enjoy the Holidays a little more. Theresa Duran from the FHS Counseling Dept. coordinated the donations; she began the program a few years ago in memory of her sister, Nena. With the support of the PTO, Ed Fund, ASB, AVID and the Foothill Recycling Center, a total of $2400 in gift cards and holiday gifts, four Christmas trees, eight turkeys and other food items were distributed to Foothill families just before winter break.
Amongst the PTO events coming up this month is the Order of the Knight luncheon on January 22. This wonderful event is held twice a year and is organized and funded by the PTO. Teachers and staff are able to select one or two students that exemplify the Knight spirit. The students may or may not have the highest grades in their class, but they demonstrate outstanding citizenship or work ethic. Students attend the luncheon with the teacher who nominated them. After lunch, which is set up and served by PTO volunteers, Mr. Marzilli makes a brief speech and then all students' names are read. Since so few students are honored each year, this is a very significant achievement and the PTO is excited to be a part of what we affectionately refer to as "OOK"! (If you would like to donate drinks for and/or help at this event, please see the OOK article below.)
Jo Hodgetts & Kerry Racanelli, Foothill PTO Co-Presidents
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Message about Drugs in the Foothill area
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Parents,
Please be aware that we have seen a few instances of drug use on or around campus this semester, specifically the use of marijuana. As a proactive approach to keeping drugs off the Foothill campus, we would like to share some information with you.
First of all, please take a few moments to speak with your children about drugs and their negative effects/consequences. If you notice that your child has unusually red eyes, a reduced ability to concentrate, an excessive amount of laughter, and an increased appetite, keep a look out for suspicious items. These items may include rolling papers, pipes, or clothes with a strong skunk like smell. This smell comes from burning marijuana plant material, is especially strongest on the user's hand or face, and is very difficult to cover up.
Please also be on the lookout for small pills known as "Pure Gold". These pills have the appearance of a Vitamin E pill but contain an extracted form of THC (a toxin found in Marijuana plant material). A less pure form of this oil, and much more dangerous, is called Ear Wax Hash, or Honey Oil, and has the appearance of dirty wax that is gold in color (or if Nitrogen based will have a lime green tint).
If you suspect that your child is using or is in possession of drugs, alcohol, and/or narcotics, please feel free to contact the school and speak with an Assistant Principal or counselor. 
Joshua Porter
Assistant Principal, Foothill High School
714-730-7487
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TESTING INFO: PSAT, PLAN & AP
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PSAT Results
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PLAN Tickets
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AP Test Tickets
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PSAT Interpretation Night is January 10 at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria.
SCORE reports will be returned immediately before the meeting.
DISCUSSION: Myths and facts related to preparing for the SAT Reasoning test
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ATTN Sophomores:
PLAN is a practice exam for the ACT.
PLAN TEST will be given Sat., February 23th at 7:30am.
TICKETS must be purchased ahead of time, from February 11th-19th at the Student Store for $30.
CONTACT the FHS Counseling Office if you have questions.
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Advanced Placement Students
AP TESTS will be given from May 6th-16th.
TICKETS will be on sale at the Student Store from January 28 - February 8. Cost of each exam is $90. Click here for more info.
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SENIOR PARENTS: Grad Knight tickets are at LOWER price until Feb. 14.
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Grad Knight ticket prices increase after Feb 14, so purchase your ticket NOW. 
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ASB Activities - Winter Formal is January 19th
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Jan. 11th is the Winter Formal Assembly, leading into Winter Formal Spirit Week the 14th-18th. Then get ready to make it rain at "A Knight in the Amazon"! Winter Formal is January 19th in the Foothill Event Center, 8-11pm. Having the dance at school helps minimize the cost. For lower price, please buy your tickets early. Ticket sales are as follows:
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Couples Ticket Prices
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Single Ticket Prices
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Jan. 7th-11th $75 w/ ASB; $80 w/out ASB
Jan. 14th-16th $85 w/ ASB; $90 w/out ASB
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Jan. 7th-21st $50 w/ ASB; $55 w/out ASB
Jan. 14th-16th $60 w/ ASB; $65 w/out ASB
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Parents/Guardians: You must sign a permission slip before your student can
purchase tickets. For Winter Formal permission slip, click here.
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Your Help and Donations are Needed - Order of the Knights Luncheon honors students
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The Order of the Knights Luncheon is a PTO-sponsored event honoring students nominated by teachers and staff in areas such as integrity and leadership. The luncheon will be held on January 22 in the Event Center. Donations and help are needed with: 
- DRINK DONATIONS - Water bottles and soda cans (24), drop off at the office by 1:30pm on Friday, January 18
- LUNCH SERVERS needed - 11:45-1:30, Tuesday, January 22
Thank you very much. If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact Neddie Bokosky [email protected] or Elaine Collin [email protected] or 714-299-3665.
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Barnes & Noble Book Fair is February 3rd - 17th
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Looking ahead...
Our Barnes & Noble book fair is right around the corner, just in time for second semester reading and study materials. It is February 3rd-17th at The Marketplace. Mention FHS at check-out and a portion of the purchase price will be donated to our library. Thank you!
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Thank you VOLUNTEERS!
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"A volunteer is a person who can see what others cannot see; who can feel what most do not feel. Often, such gifted persons do not think of themselves as volunteers, but as citizens - citizens in the fullest sense: partners in civilization." Former President George Bush
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Foothill is so fortunate to have a supportive community of volunteers who donate thousands of hours to make our PTO student, staff and parent programs possible. Although we can't thank everyone by name (literally hundreds), we would like to send our heartfelt appreciation and special "kudos" to:
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Merci Beaucoup
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Holiday Spectacular
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 Joan McBride for organizing our first ACE program of the year, "What's Cooking". Jim Kamuran, Nutrition Manager for the TUSD, discussed how to prepare for a career in the culinary arts, sharing his own career path which began at the Ritz Carlton. He finished with a brief cooking demonstration. More than 40 students attended and some were lucky enough to sample the layered salad accompanied by a sauce/dressing made with cr�me fraiche and scallions! Keep an eye out for our next program in February/March which will feature a presentation on careers in the financial industry or social work/psychology.
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Leesa Carsten and Lisa Leandro for creating a memorable and mouthwatering holiday luncheon for our deserving teachers and staff. Special thanks to the enormous group of parents (it truly took a village) for setting up, serving, cleaning up and/or donating delicious desserts: Linda Barcelona, Tami Bengis, Peggy Bennett , Michele Bezich, Diana Brewer, Debbie Caillouette, Linda Carrillo, Stephanie Chiavatti, Elaine Collin, Andrea Dabrow, Megan Davis, Lise Flannery, Megan and Shannon Foss, Zeenat Gala, Robyn Geis, Kim Gilbert, Julie Hellmers, Christie Hicks, Jo Hodgetts, Susie Howe, Kristen Hudak, Jenny Hull, Raeleen Juliano, Jean Kwong, Elisa Letrondo, Tracie Metzner, Lisa Morgan, Kerry Racanelli, Shannon Reese, Gisella Rewers, Lorna Scherff, Missy Seeley, Andriana Sellers, Laura Simpson, Kathryn Thompson, Charlotte Wagner and Mariko Yamabe.
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FEF Dinner/Auction is March 23 - auction item donations are appreciated
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The Foothill Education Foundation is currently planning "Light Up The Knight", our annual dinner/auction fundraising event, which will be held March 23 at the Bower's Museum. The funds raised will be used to maintain, enrich, and expand the educational programs at our school, benefiting all students.
In order to make this event a huge success, we need YOUR help! We are asking FHS families to donate an item/service for our silent or live auction. Donations are tax deductible and will enhance your student's educational experience at Foothill. Below are some donation ideas, but all items are greatly appreciated:
*Tickets to a sporting event, concert, theater, movie, etc. 
*Host a dinner party, boat cruise, or donate restaurant gift cards
*Special event, e.g., meet-and-greet with a sports personality
*Airline tickets, vacation home/timeshare
*Sports/celebrity memorabilia
*Jewelry or Art
*Haircuts, Spa services
*Architecture services, Design services
*Gift certificates of any kind
If you have an item to donate (or know someone who does), please contact Cindy McCarthy at 714-931-3142 or Ann Jensen at 714-614-4276.
Thank you for your generous support of the Foothill Ed Fund and our students' education!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
2012-2013 Contributor Campaign Donors
as of 12/26/12
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Jim & Karen Baker Steven & Suzanne Bernardy*The Bianchetti Family The Brownstein Family Maynard & Sherri Carkhuff Chapman Medical Center Staff Ed & Terri Dainko Brenda & Lynn Davis Ray & Jeanne Diradoorian* Greg & Patty Ekstrom Carl & Valerie Ferraro Tony & Lori Fiduk Preston & Beth Flanigan |
The Folick Family
Julie & Alan Friedman
Frost & Gorbit Family
Robert & Alison Green
Klane & Amber Hales
Bob & Sue Henke
Makenzie & Taylor Hirz
Andrew Holden
The Hudack Family*
The Juliano Family &
Disney VoluntEARS*
Jeremy & Sandi Kaslow
Gary & Robin Kelley*
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The Kodzis Family*
Chris & Anne McCormack*
Sarah & Tim Randall
Art & Alice Rose
The Daniel & Francine Scinto
Foundation
Perry & Lois Secor
Michael & Sherrill Smith
Bob & Gitte Thacker
Kalovnna Virachith
Michael & Charlotte Waggoner*
Jim & Barb Walery
Scot & Dana Woodward
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*Special thanks to our Lifetime Donors for your 2012/2013 contribution.
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Howard & Karin Hall
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Jim & Susan Hughes
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Jim & Elene Kiefus
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John & Beth Moore
Jeff & Cheryl Osborn
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John & Melissa Boland
Jeff & Deborah Brannon
Danny & Charlotte Chou
Bill & Mary Lynn Coffee
David & Karen Dvorman
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Jeff & Pam Filley
Jeff & Dana Fowler
The Gilchrist Family
The Healy Family
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Jeanne & Jay Haththotuwegama
Craig & Jo Hodgetts
John & Kate Horwitz
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Kurt & Cathie James
Stephen & Teri Jensen
Troy & Roseann Linaker
Marco & Kerry Racanelli
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Greg & Kathy Anhaltzer
The Anton Family
Jeff & Jeanne Arehart
Lonny & Nancy Blank
Mike & Neddie Bokosky
Scott & Denise Bolt
Kevin & Diana Brewer
Jorge & Julie Cisneros
David & Kathy Cobb
The Dickson Family
Mike & Lori Feeney
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The Fincher Family
Timothy & Lise Flannery
Jim & Alison Forkey
Molly Frodyma
Craig & Janice Furniss
Gary & Christine Goldhammer
Jim & Michelle Herkimer
Jon & Inmi Hornecker
Tom & Shawna Howard
Dave & Elizabeth Hunsaker
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Tom & Julie Kenny
Stephen & Cassy Mattessich
Yass & Mark McNeil
Mickey & Bridget Miller
Dan & Sue O'Bannon
The Oliver Family
Jim & Annette Panting
Mike & Kim Paquette
Frank & Amy Paulson
Dan & Laurie Peterson
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Linda & Christian Pran
Ed & Jill Rendl
Tom & Kathy Ricks
Richard & Karen Robert
Babek & Saman Sotoodeh
Matt & Shari Taylor
Mark & Lisa Telles
The Upshaw Family
Elana & Kelly Vaughn
The Watkins Family
Odell & Kathy Woodling
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Todd & Shelly Anderson
Mark & Bethny Avila
Mark & Katrin Bandhauer
Mike & Monique Bush
Brian & Lisa Halle
Drew & Sarah Hilinski
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Honorable Lance &
Ann Jensen
Mark & Elizabeth Johnson
John & Amy Lee
The McGaffigan Family
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Darish & Stephanie Mombeini
Hoang & Anne Nguyen
Melissa Milne Ogata
Kristi & Steve Pihl
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Martin & Jennifer Rigby
Richard & Hang Tran
Lino & Janet Valdivia
James & Lori Warden
John & Suzanne Wilcox
Jonathan & Paige Zak
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Tony & April Anderson
Charles & Lynn Baker
Steve & Mary Blanchard
Phil & Lynn Bradley
Paul & Margaret Cannon
Daniel & Kathryn Castillo
Mark & Tonya Cheney
The Cron Family
Tami Crosby
Greg & Honour
Del Crognale
The Do Family
The Duffy Family
Dave & Nancy Finley
Martin & Julie Florman
The Franke Family
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Spencer & Terese Garrett
Steve & Jennifer Gates
Jose & Mary Gonzalez
Leonard Gumilia
Theresa Hallock &
Chad Hallock
Scott & Cathleen Harris
The Hidalgo Family
Kristi Houssiere
Rich Hunsaker
Brett & Uli Howard
Keith & Nancy Jones
Matt & Tracy Jordan
The Kanemaru Family
Dave & Kristen Kaufman
Edmond & Jean Kwong
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Cristina Lacoste
Ric & Pam Maxson
The McCarthy Family
The McNamara Family
Stuart & Kathryn Melheim Shawn & Erin Miller
The Mottram Family
Wendy Myers
The Nailon Family
Nick & Janis Nisson
Tim & Michelle O'Donoghue
Bob & Debra Peters
Rose Marie Pitt, M.D., Inc.
Beth & Doug Raff
Chris & Stephanie Ragone
Robert W. Rapp
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Deloney & Ruth Richardson
Julio & Yanina Rios
Luis & Nancy Rodriguez
The Romo Family
The Scherff Family
David & Jennifer School
Jim & Melissa Seeley
Patrick & Crista Smyth
The Spatacean Family
Marilyn & Jack Stemper
Jim & Elizabeth Stevens
The Stinson Family
Robert & Cynthia Van Praet
Alice & Peter West
Paul & Patti Wilkins
Tim & Eileen Yount
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Thank You for Your Commitment to
Excellence in Education
We strive to correctly list all donors and apologize for any errors.
Please contact [email protected] with any necessary corrections.
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Foothill PTO - Our Purpose:
To educate the public and parents regarding the needs and goals of Foothill High School.
To promote understanding and cooperation among students, parents, faculty, Board of Trustees, Administration, and the community. To encourage a sound educational program.
To promote the best interests of the school.
This information is provided to you by Foothill PTO.
Roundtable Editor: Elise Boppell Co-Contributors: Kerry Racanelli and Jo Hodgetts
ASB Contributor: Allison Mann
Thank you to the many PTO volunteers and FHS staff who contribute articles.
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