ATTEND THE ONLINE POETRY OUT LOUD COMPETITION!!!

Come support the students representing Alhambra High School at the online Poetry Out Loud Event on Wednesday, October 28th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm! Students will compete to move on to the district level of competition. Click on the headline to access the link to register to attend.

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GET READY! CASH FOR COLLEGE WEEK BEGINS OCT. 26TH!!!

Starting next Monday, October 26th, Cash For College Week begins with financial aid seminars regarding FAFSA and the Dream Act! Monday's seminar will be in English; Tuesday in Spanish; and Wednesday in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese. On Thursday, the seminar will cover the Dream Act AB540. And on Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm, parents can make a special appointment to meet with an advisor. Please RSVP the day before by 3:00pm, and a link will be emailed to you by 1:00pm the following day. Click on the headline to download the flyer.

What's in your bag (week of October 26th)?

Click on the headline for a list of what we will be serving on October 26th, 28th, and 29th. Please note that, due to the K-12 pupil-free day on Friday, October 30th, there will be no meal service on that day. But an additional distribution day has been scheduled on Thursday, October 29th to make sure students students have meals for the weekend.

AHS NOW OFFERING ACADEMIC TUTORIAL EVERYDAY AFTER CLASSES!!!

AHS will now be hosting Academic Tutoring after classes in the Dream Resource Center Zoom Room from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. Tutoring subjects include English, Spanish, Mandarin, Science (except Physics), GFSF, and Integrated Math. In addition, there is tutoring for Google Slides, Flipgrid, Kami, DocHub, Adobe Photoshop, and Premier Pro. Please click on the flyer to see more information.

Schedule Change for Meal Services

Due to the pupil-free days at the end of the month, we have made changes to our serving schedule for October 29th through November 2nd. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to see details for each revised serving date.

Trick-or-Treat at the Curbsite

Have a little fun and dress up in your Halloween costume when you come to pick up your meal bag on Wednesday, October 28th (curbside locations only). Click on the headline for more information.

Applying for College During the Pandemic

In a year like no other, our high school seniors (and their parents) may be wondering how the college admission process will be different. Click on the headline to be linked to an article in LAist about college applications for the Class of 2021 (featuring Lupita Martinez, USC College Advisor at Alhambra High School).

STILL IN NEED OF A LAPTOP?

K-12 students who are enrolled in a school within the AUSD may request a laptop for the school year for online distance learning purposes. Please fill out and submit the Technology Request form application. Applicants will need an Student I.D. #.

Do You Know an AUSD Employee who Should be Named a Game Changer?

Who will be the next AUSD staff members to be named Game Changers? Nominate an employee who goes "Above & Beyond" by October 21st to make them eligible for this employee recognition and $100 from First Credit Union. Last month's Game Changers were Justin Kouch (nurse at Ynez School) and Daniel Jimenez (custodian with Facilities Services). It's almost time to choose our Game Changers for October. To nominate a deserving employee, click on the headline to go to to the employee recognition webpage. Click on one of the two badges you want to choose and fill out the short nomination form.

Parents: Please apply for Free or Reduced Meals

The USDA has extended the waiver that will allow us to continue to provide free meals to ALL children. But parents should still apply for free or reduced meals NOW if their child is eligible. There are important benefits for both your child and our school district. Funding for Alhambra Unified School District is directly affected by how many students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals, so every student who qualifies provides the District with extra funding that is vital for school programs. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE for more information and a QR code with a direct link (or visit the Food and Nutrition Services page to sign up).

Letter from the Superintendent (School Waiver Information)

Superintendent Jaramillo emailed an important letter to all AUSD parents today. If you did not receive it through the Blackboard Connect system, please click on the headline to read it here.

THE OCTOBER 2020/ISSUE #2 OF THE COUNSELING OFFICE NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE!!!

The Office of School Counseling is ready to help!!! Here is the latest issue of the newsletter chalk filled with helpful information. Click on the headline to download and read.

Community Conversations - ADDITIONAL SESSIONS ADDED

As we continue a school year like no other, the Superintendent and Board of Education members would like to hear directly from our parents. Please click on the headline to sign up for one of our Community Conversation sessions. These will beheld in a small group Zoom meeting (less than 25 people) so we can engage in a dialogue about this school year. Note: Additional sessions on November 12th and December 3rd were added.

Cellphone Hot Spot

Cellphone Hot Spot: How to tether your cellphone to a computer if you do not have internet access at home.

Internet Service Provider Technical Support numbers

Technical Support contact information for local Internet Service Providers

Family Guide to Distance Learning

The District has created this guide to help our families as you adjust to the Distance Learning platform. Within this guide, we hope you will find answers to some of your most pressing questions, as well as contact information if you need further information. Please click on the headline to access the AUSD Family Guide to Distance Learning.

NEED HELP JOINING GOOGLE CLASSROOM?

If you need help joining Google Classroom, please watch the following video. Click on the headline to access it.

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Textbook organizing prior to Drive Thru Pick Up

D Bldg. at twilight

"On a clear day..."

NEW DISTANCE LEARNING BELL SCHEDULE - UPDATED AS OF SEPT. 17TH

Schedule A/Regular Schedule: 5 Day Weeks

Mondays/Thursdays	Wednesdays	Tuesdays/Fridays
Period 7: 7:10am-8:22am	Extended Home Learning: (Independent) 8:30am-10:40am	Period 0: 7:10am-8:22am
Period 1: 8:30am-9:42am		Period 2: 8:30am-9:42am
Period 3: 9:50am-11:02am	Homeroom (Period 4): 10:40am-11:40am	Period 4: 9:50am-11:02am
Period 5: 11:10am-12:22pm	Extended Home Learning:(Independent) 11:40am-12:25pm	Period 6: 11:10am-12:22pm

Lunch: 12:25pm-1:25pm	Lunch: 12:25pm-1:25pm	Lunch: 12:25pm-1:25pm

Extended Home Learning: Staff Office Hours 1:25pm-3:30pm	Extended Home Learning: Staff Office Hours 1:25pm-3:30pm	Extended Home Learning: Staff Office Hours 1:25pm-3:30pm

Schedule B/Weeks with Skip Wednesdays (Due to Pupil Free Day or PD)

Aug. 13 & 14

Weeks of: Sept. 8 - 11/Oct. 26 - 29/Nov. 9 - 13/Dec. 14 - 17

1st Day & 3rd Day	2nd & 4th Day
Period 7: 7:10am-8:22am	Period 0: 7:10am-8:22am
Period 1: 8:30am-9:42am	Period 2: 8:30am-9:42am
Period 3: 9:50am-11:02am	Period 4: 9:50am-11:02am
Period 5: 11:10am-12:22pm	Period 6: 11:10am-12:22pm
Lunch: 12:25pm-1:25pm	Lunch: 12:25pm-1:25pm
Extended Home Learning: Staff Office Hours: 1:25pm-3:30pm	Extended Home Learning: Staff Office Hours: 1:25pm-3:30pm

Schedule E/Weeks with PD + Other

Sept. 3 & 4

Sept. 17 - 18, Dec. 14, - 15, Jan. 14 - 15, Feb. 25, - 26, May 24 - 25

Period 7: 7:06am-8:23am	Period 0: 7:06am-8-23am
Period 1: 8:30am-9:44am	Period 2: 8:30am-9:44am
Period 3: 9:52am-11:06am	Period 4: 9:52am-11:06am
Period 5: 11:13am-12:30pm	Period 6: 11:13am-12:30pm
No Extended Learning Hours	No Extended Learning Hours
No Teacher Office Hours	No Teacher Office Hours

September 17: Staff Professional Development	September 18: Staff Professional Development

Moor Important Dates

GET READY! CASH FOR COLLEGE WEEK BEGINS OCT. 26TH!!!

UC SANTA BARBARA VIRTUAL PRESENTATION SET FOR OCT. 28TH

THE UC Santa Barbara Virtual Presentation is set for Wednesday, October 28th, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Please click on the headline to access the RSVP form.

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL PRESENTATION SET FOR NOV. 2ND

The University of Southern Utah Virtual Presentation is set for Monday, October 2nd, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Please click on the headline to access the RSVP form.

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY VIRTUAL PRESENTATION SET FOR NOV. 3RD

The University of Kentucky Virtual Presentation is set for Tuesday, October 3rd, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Please click on the headline to access the RSVP form.

CIF ISSUES FALL SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT

On Monday, July 20th, the California Interscholastic Federation, CIF, announced that all Fall sports will begin with a modified calendar anticipated to begin either on December 14, 2020 or in January 2021 because of the current COVID-19 crisis. Spring sports will be moved forward as a result. Please click on the headline to access the full press release.

AUSD ISSUES REVISED STUDENT CALENDAR FOR 2020-2021!

To help you plan ahead, click the above headline to see the newly revised calendar dates for the next school year! We are still awaiting word for the LA County Office of Education if schools will return online, return physically or return in both conditions.

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SENIOR PARENT NIGHT VIRTUAL SLIDE PRESENTATION

On Thursday evening, September 24th, Alhambra HS held its annual Senior Parent Night (virtual, this time) to inform parents of the importance of seniors year and share what lies ahead for the year. Attached is the excellent slide presentation from that meeting. Please click on the headline and feel free to peruse it.

11TH GRADE VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING SLIDE SHOW

On October 8, 2020, Alhambra High School held its annual Junior Parent Meeting (virtual, this time) to inform parents of the importance of junior year and share what lies ahead for their child's senior year. Attached is the excellent slide presentation from that meeting. Please click on the headline and feel free to peruse it.

Moor Calendar

28 Oct

WEDNESDAY: 12TH GRADE PARENTS COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM

Location: ONLINE

28 Oct

WEDNESDAY: COLLAB MEETING - WASC FOCUS GROUPS

Time: 9:35 AM – 10:35 AM

Location: ONLINE VIA ZOOM

28 Oct

TEXTBOOK PICKUP

Time: 12 PM – 3 PM

Location: 2ND STREET GATE

28 Oct

WEDNESDAY: A.P. EXAM PAYMENTS TAKEN

Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: 2ND STREET GATE

28 Oct

UC SANTA BARBARA VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM

Location: ONLINE

28 Oct

POETRY OUT-LOUD COMPETITION

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Location: ONLINE

28 Oct

WEDNESDAY: CASH FOR COLLEGE SEMINAR/FAFSA IN CHINESE, MANDARIN, VIETNAMESE

Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: ONLINE

29 Oct

THURSDAY: CASH FOR COLLEGE SEMINAR/DREAM ACT AB540

Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: ONLINE

30 Oct

FRIDAY: DEADLINE FOR A.P. EXAM PAYMENTS

Location: ONLINE OR D BUILDING

30 Oct

FRIDAY: PUPIL & STAFF FREE DAY

Location: ONLINE

30 Oct

TEXTBOOK PICKUP

Time: 12 AM – 3 PM

Location: 2ND STREET GATE

30 Oct

FRIDAY: CASH FOR COLLEGE APPOINTMENTS

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

Location: ONLINE

2 Nov

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL PRSENTATION

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM

Location: ONLINE

3 Nov

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY VIRTUAL PRSENTATION

Time: 1 PM – 2 PM

Location: ONLINE

4 Nov

WEDNESDAY: COLLAB MEETING - DEPT. PLC (SUBJECT SPECIFIC)

Time: 9:35 AM – 10:35 AM

Location: ONLINE VIA ZOOM

5 Nov

THURSDAY: LOS LAUREADOS COMMITTEE MEETING

Time: 3:30 PM – 5 PM

Location: ONLINE

6 Nov

FRIDAY: 15 WEEK PROGRESS REPORTS GRADES DUE

Time: 8 AM

Location: ONLINE - POWERSCHOOL

10 Nov

TUESDAY: DEPT. CHAIR MEETING

Time: 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: ONLINE

11 Nov

WEDNESDAY: VETERAN'S DAY - SCHOOL HOLIDAY

Location: AHS

18 Nov

WEDNESDAY: COLLAB MEETING - ALL STAFF (WASC FOCUS GROUPS & PBIS)

Time: 9:35 AM – 10:35 AM

Location: ONLINE VIA ZOOM

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Welcome Back Video!

COUNSELOR CORNER

Because of the Covid-19 Quarantine, the Office of School Counseling presents its Moors News Newsletter to help keep students better informed about the school year and what to expect from its office. Contributions school-wide are accepted and featured. Happy reading!

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'MOOR NEWS' - The Newsletter from AHS Counseling

Click here for Moor News #2 (Oct. 2020)

Click here for Moor News #1 (Sept. 2020)

Moor News Archive

Click here for Moor News #1 (April 20, 2020)

Click here for Moor News #2 (April 27, 2020)

Click here for Moor News #3 (May 4, 2020)

Click here for Moor News #4 (May 11, 2020)

Click here for Moor News #5 (May 18, 2020)

Click here for Moors News Graduation Edition (May 2020)

Click here for Moor News #6 (May 26, 2020)

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Please follow the counselors' messages on alhambrahscounseling on Instagram!

_{Counselor Last Name Assignments for 2020-2021:}

_{Ms. Jing Wu: A-Chem}

_{wu_jing@ausd.us}

_{Ms. Ana Dacaret: Chen-Hernandez + Poder 9th & 11th}

_{dacaret_ana@ausd.us}

_{Ms. Carol Lam-Jones: Herrera - MT + ECP Students}

_{lam-jones_carol@ausd.us}

_{Ms. Mayela Del Rio: Mu-Sb + SEI Students-Spanish}

_{delrio_mayela@ausd.us}

_{Ms. Mindy Schofield: Sc-Z + SEI Students-Mandarin & Cantonese}

_{schofield_mindy@ausd.us}

POM DRILL 2020

HS TRANSCRIPT ORDERING

If you are an alumnus of Alhambra High School, you may order your transcript online. Please go to this site: https://ausdca.scriborder.com/ or click HERE to order your high school transcript. It will take 3 - 5 business days and cost $2.00 plus a convenience fee.

AHS SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC)

Our next School Site Council meeting is scheduled for October 26th.

Welcome to our new members of SSC!!!

Student Representatives:
Diego Duran
Maria Romano
Emily Tea

Parent Representatives:
Julie Lai
Khai To

Teacher Representatives:
Ms. Miriam Contreras
Ms. Mary Ann Ng
Ms. Kumiko Sakata-Williams

Other staff:
Carol Lam-Jones

Please click on the headline to access the agenda for the next meeting.

FRESHMAN VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING SLIDE PRESENTATION

On Thursday evening, September 10th, Alhambra HS welcome all of the parents of freshman to the high school at held its annual Freshman Parent Night (virtual, this time). A very informative slide presentation was presented regarding all aspects of high school. Attached is the excellent slide presentation from that meeting. Please click on the headline and feel free to peruse it.

SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT VIRTUAL SLIDE PRESENTATION

On September 17th, Alhambra HS held its annual Sophomore Parent Night (virtual, this time) to inform parents of the importance of the sophomore year and to help prepare for the next three important years. Attached is the excellent slide presentation from that meeting. Please click on the headline and feel free to peruse it.

COLLEGE PREP EVENTS

AUGUST 1ST - THE UC COLLEGE SYSTEM OPENED UP ITS APPLICATION PROCESS. GO FOR IT!!!

OCTOBER 1ST - THE CAL STATE COLLEGE SYSTEM, THE LARGEST COLLEGE SYSTEM IN THE U.S., OPENED UP ITS APPLICATION PROCESS. LET'S DO THIS!

EOP DEADLINES - CHECK THIS OUT. CLICK HERE.

TEXTBOOK PICKUPS

AHS will now have quarantine textbook pickups beginning next week. Please drive southward on 2nd Street and follow ALL distance indicators including wearing a mask. Please bring your I.D. or a copy of your class schedule.

Dates: Wednesday, October 28th and Friday, October 30th (yes, we will be open on the Pupil Free Day)

Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Location: 2nd Street above Student Lunch pickup

Ms. Naylor/9th Honors: Great Expectations

Ms. Naylor/10th Honors: The Alchemist

Ms. Farfsing/10th Honors (1 section): Jane Eyre

Ms. Farfsing/11th Honors (3 sections): Color Purple

Mr. Collins/12th A.P.: The Importance of Being Earnest

Ms. Malonek/Physiology: Physiology book replacements as needed

Mr. Ernie Chen/Physics C: Physics textbook as needed

Mr. Lau/A.P. Government: Supplementary Amsco US Gov and Politics

If you still need books or to exchange incorrect books, please email the bookroom at hubner_mary@teachers.ausd.us.

Alhambra High School Home

Poder Parent Night

'MOOR NEWS' - The Newsletter from AHS Counseling

Counselor Last Name Assignments for 2020-2021:

AUGUST 1ST - THE UC COLLEGE SYSTEM OPENED UP ITS APPLICATION PROCESS. GO FOR IT!!!

OCTOBER 1ST - THE CAL STATE COLLEGE SYSTEM, THE LARGEST COLLEGE SYSTEM IN THE U.S., OPENED UP ITS APPLICATION PROCESS. LET'S DO THIS!

EOP DEADLINES - CHECK THIS OUT. CLICK HERE.

_{Counselor Last Name Assignments for 2020-2021:}