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BELL SCHEDULES

Monday	December 5, 2022
Period 0	7:30am - 8:20am
Period 1	8:30am - 9:26am
Period 2	9:36am - 10:32am
Period 3	10:40am - 11:36am
Period 4	11:44am - 12:42pm
Lunch	12:42pm - 1:22pm
Period 5	1:30pm - 2:26pm
Period 6	2:34pm - 3:30pm
Period 7	3:30pm - 4:26pm

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday	December 6-8, 2022
Period 0	7:30am - 8:20am
Period 1/3/3	8:30am - 9:45am
Period 2/4/4	9:55am - 11:10am
Advisory Period	11:18am - 12:04pm
Lunch	12:04pm - 12:44pm
Period 5/1/5	12:52pm - 2:07pm
Period 6/2/6	2:15pm - 3:30pm
Period 7	3:38pm - 4:28pm

Friday	December 9, 2022
Period 0	7:30am - 8:20am
Period 1	8:30am - 9:17am
Period 2	9:27am - 10:14am
Period 3	10:22am - 11:09am
Period 4	11:17am - 12:08pm
Lunch	12:08pm - 12:48pm
Period 5	12:56pm - 1:43pm
Period 6	1:51pm - 2:38pm
Period 7	2:46pm - 3:36pm

The AHS Office of School Counseling has just issued its winter edition of its newsletter. Please check it out as it is filled with important news, dates and deadlines. Get ready for the holidays! (Just click on the headling to access it.)

ALA ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP!!!

The Alhambra Latino Association announces its annual scholarship. This year, ALA will be awarding $1,000.00 to three individuals - one from each district high school - who wish to further their education. Applications are due on Thursday, March 17th. Click on the headline to download the application.

Last Chance: Please fill out the Community Schools Grant Survey!

Deadline Extended until December 9th at 4:00pm! We need these schools to complete this survey: AHS, Emery Park, Fremont, Garfield, Granada, Marguerita, Northrup, Ramona, SGHS, and Ynez. Click on the headline to access the survey.

PRE-SALE FOR YEARBOOK STARTS ON DECEMBER 1ST!

The AHS Student Bank will be having a pre-sale of the brand new yearbook beginning on Thursday, December 1st, and will last until Friday, December 16th. The price for pre-sale is only $70, but if you have an ASB membership it's only $65. Come order your yearbook now!

Cafeteria Menus

Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the school cafeteria menus.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE HANOVER SURVEY FOR A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT.

As part of our application process for the Community Schools Grant at Alhambra HS, we have been asked to complete this 15 minute survey to provide important data and input. The survey link will be sent out to families via Blackboard. Please support Alhambra HS for this Community Schools grant. It can result in significant resources for our school. The survey can be accessed by click on the headline above. Thank you so much for your time and participation.

2023 STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH SOUTH KOREA BEING PLANNED!

AHS is currently in the process of coordinating a foreign exchange program to Jeonnam, South Korea. In February 2023, 22 students will be visiting AHS, and will stay with 11 AHS host families (2 per home). They will follow the class schedule of the host student, practices, and activities. After the nine day homestay, they will experience tourist sites, amusement parks, and activities here in So. Cal. Then during our spring break in March 2023, you will visit and stay with them in Jeonnam, South Korea, experience their campus, sites, activities, culture, and get a tour of Seoul. Feel free to ask Mr. Pineda any questions in IT3 or by email at [email protected]

JOIN US FOR UPCOMING COLLEGE TOURS!

The AHS College & Center will be having some upcoming college visitations: UCLA on December 1st! at 8:30am! Go to the College & Career for more info.

CHROMEBOOK PICKUP TIMES AND LOCATIONS HAVE CHANGED!

For all issues (exchanges, loaners, tech issues, etc.) please go to room B11 from 8:00am to 10:00am. Otherwise, go to the Office of Instruction in the Principal's Office in the D Building from 10:00am to 12:00pm. For all other times, an AHS Tech ticket (email) needs to be filled out and submitted.

"AUSD Connection" Parent Newsletter

Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the issues of "AUSD Connection" (our digital parent newsletter), which is published the Friday after each regular Board of Education meeting.

COLLEGE BOARD PRESENTS "REAL TALK: NY CAREERS EDITION - BLACK IN TECH"

The College Board continues with its virtual college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. The first set of career events this month will feature young Black professionals in the tech, sports, and entertainment industries. Students will be exposed to new career paths and receive advice on how they can achieve success wherever they land. Click on the headline to find the link.

LOST AND FOUND LOCATED IN STUDENTS SUPPORT SERVICES

If you have misplaced an article of clothing or a belonging, pleaese go to the Student Support Services Office in the A Building. Several items have already been found since the beginning of school. See Ms. Brenda Lima.

STUDENTS: Join us for a Community Conversation

The Board of Education and the Superintendent enjoy meeting with students during these informal chat sessions. Students in Gr. 6-12: CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO join us for a session via Zoom and share what is on your mind. Middle school meetings are scheduled for November 3rd & March 23rd and high school meetings are scheduled for November 17th & March 23rd.

PARENTS: Join us for a Community Conversation!

The Board of Education and the Superintendent enjoy meeting with community members during these informal chat sessions. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO join us for a session via Zoom and share what is on your mind. Meetings are scheduled for 6:30pm on September 29th, October 20th, January 19th, February 16th, and April 27th.

JOIN OUR AHS PTA!!!

Join our high school PTA organization!!! We are committed to building up our wonderful school to support our students. Just click on the image to access the QR Code. Funds received go towards student scholarship and teacher mini-grants.

School Safety Town Hall

Thank you to those of you who joined us at the August 4th Virtual Town Hall. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access a copy of the presentation slides. For more information about Gateway to Success, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ausd.us/gatewaytosuccess when it is ready.

AHS ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER DEBUTS!!!

The all-new AHS Athletics Newsletter debuts this month! It is designed to help all athletes and their parents navigate through all aspects of Fall sports. Click on the headline to access the newsletter.

2022-2023 Student Calendar

At the February 22nd Board of Education meeting, the student calendar for next year was approved. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a copy.

Alhambra USD Named San Gabriel Valley's FAVORITE SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUSD is grateful to the readers and advertisers ofthe Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News for voting us as the San Gabriel Valley's FAVORITE SCHOOL DISTRICT! This recognition is especially meaningful as we have watched with pride as our entire school community (staff, students, families, and local organizations) worked together to thrive during a time of unprecedented challenges. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to see all of this year's Readers Choice Awardees.

Welcome Back, AUSD -- TRANSLATIONS NOW AVAILBLE!

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download Superintendent Jaramillo's a welcome back letter to families. The letter includes updates for the 2022-23 school year, including our current COVID-19 protocols and procedures. We are excited to welcome our students back to our campuses next Tuesday, August 9th! (UPDATED 08/03: Linked letter now includes Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese translations)

CHECK OUT THE AUSD FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES WEBSITE!

Students applying for a free/reduced lunch this year may be eligible for a fee waiver for AP Exams and College applications. Go to the updated AUSD Food & Nutrition website to find out more information. Click on the headline to access the website.

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Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1905)

Alhambra High School, Main Street looking west

Alhambra High School, Typical Classroom (circa 1925)

Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1930s)

Alhambra High School, Main Street 1934

Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1940s)

AHS Class of Spring 1950

Alhambra High School, Main Street looking west

Alhambra High School 1957

D Building at twilight

D Building

D Building at twilight

C Building

"On a clear day..."

Textbook organizing prior to Drive Thru Pick Up

Moor Important Dates

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFO ON DECEMBER 13

Virtually join us to learn more about the Samuels Family Latino & African American High School Internship Program (LA-HIP), a paid internship program, offered at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Preview the dates below, and please click the button to register for the session based on your availability! Students and parents are welcome. (Meeting Time: December 13, 2022 07:00 PM in Pacific Standard Time.)

NEXT PTA MEETING SET FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH.

The next PTA Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 14th, at 6:30pm in the Principal's Conference Room. Please join us and input your ideas.

GET READY FOR FINALS!!!

Get ready for the end of the semester. Start preparing for finals now as they will begin on Monday, December 19 (periods 1 & 4), Tuesday, December 20 (periods 2 & 5) and on Wednesday, December 21 (periods 3 & 6).

NEXT SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) MEETING CHANGED TO JANUARY 18TH, 2023!

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held online on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, on Zoom beginning at 4:00pm. Join us and help plan school decisions.

2022 - 2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR RELEASED!

Attached you will find next year's school calendar. Please plan accordingly.

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5 Weeks left of the first semester!!!

Get your work done!

CONGRATULATIONS TO SPEECH & DEBATE!

Congrats to the AHS Speech & Debate for being named Chapter of the Year for the East Los Angeles District!!! This award, based on student participation throughout the past school year, is the highest recognition a school can receive from the NSDA. Alhambra is one of only 109 chapters to receive this award this year.

Moor Calendar

8 Dec

THURSDAY: MANDATORY PERIOD-BY-PERIOD

Location: D101

8 Dec

THURSDAY: WELLNESS WORKSHOP #3 - SELF CARE

Time: 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM

Location: C122

9 Dec

FRIDAY: COLLAB SCHEDULE

Location: AHS

9 Dec

FRIDAY: COLLAB - WASC HOME GROUP

Time: 2:45 PM – 3:36 PM

Location: VARIOUS CLASSROOMS

9 Dec

FRIDAY: WIND BAND CONCERT

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

13 Dec

TUESDAY: COFFEE WITH THE COUNSELORS

Time: 8:15 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: C122

14 Dec

WEDNESDAY: PTA MEETING

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: PRINCIPAL'S CONFERENCE ROOM

16 Dec

FRIDAY: COLLAB SCHEDULE

Location: AHS

16 Dec

FRIDAY: YEARBOOK PRE-SALE ENDS

Location: STUDENT BANK

16 Dec

FRIDAY: COLLAB - DEPT. PLC

Time: 2:45 PM – 3:36 PM

Location: DEPT. CHAIR CLASSROOMS

19 Dec

MONDAY: FINALS PERIODS 1 & 4

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Location: AHS

20 Dec

TUESDAY: FINALS PERIODS 2 & 5

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Location: AHS

21 Dec

WEDNESDAY: FINALS PERIODS 3 & 6

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:40 PM

Location: AHS

22 Dec

THURSDAY: PUPIL FREE DAY

Location: AHS

23 Dec

FRIDAY: WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL HOLIDAY)

Location: AHS

26 Dec

MONDAY: WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL HOLIDAY)

Location: AHS

27 Dec

TUESDAY: WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL HOLIDAY)

Location: AHS

28 Dec

WEDNESDAY: WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL HOLIDAY)

Location: AHS

29 Dec

THURSDAY: WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL HOLIDAY)

Location: AHS

29 Dec

THURSDAY: DECEMBER PAY WARRANT PICKUP

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM

Location: AUSD OFFICE

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SMALL ALL MALE 2020

COUNSELOR CORNER

_{NEW Counselor Last Name Assignments for 2022-2023 (updated as of July 18, 2022):}

_{Ms. Jing Wu: A-Espinoza + Health Sciences Academy}

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_{Ms. Ana Dacaret: Estevez-Jaurequi + 9th & 10th Poder Students}

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_{Ms. Carol Lam-Jones: Jian - Ngu + ECP Students}

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_{Ms. Mayela Del Rio: Nguyen-Serratos + 10th & 12th Grade Poder Students + SEI Spanish Speaking Students}

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

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_{Ms. Anny Cruz: Mental Health Counselor}

_{[email protected] - Click here to make an appointment}

_{Ms. Elizabeth Lopez-Mondragon: Mental Health Counselor}

_{[email protected] - Click here to make an appointment}

_{Ms. Janice Liu: Career Technical Education (CTE)}

_{[email protected]}

_{Please follow the counselors' messages on alhambrahscounseling on Instagram!}

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POM DRILL 2020

AHS PTA CORNER

Welcome to our new AHS PTA Corner! Our PTA parents have been working very hard all year raising money for the school and supporting our students.

To join the Alhambra High School PTA, click here.

Next PTA Meeting: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 @ 6:00pm in the Principal's Conference Room.

Grad Night is ON!!! May 30 - 31, 2023 at Disneyland!!! Please let us know if you would like to chaperone (full clearance will be needed).

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC)

Our next School Site Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18, 2023 @ 4:00pm.

Future Meeting Dates:

January 18, 2023 @ 4:00pm (via Zoom)

Last Meeting Date:

November 16 @ 4:00pm (via Zoom)

Meeting Agenda: (click on headline)

Meeting Link: Click here.

CSF (CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION) INFO

The Alhambra High School chapter of CSF remains active! Your semester report card is the basis for CSF membership, so aim for strong grades this semester. Please click on the headline above to access the info sheet.

To access the Google Classroom codes to apply for CSF, click here.

COLLEGE PREP PRESENTATIONS

12/10 Cash For College

9:00am - 12:00pm @ MKHS

The following Cal States have closed their registration: Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Bakersfield and Cal State San Jose.

All of the rest of the Cal States registration are still open.

The following Cal Polys have closed their registration: Cal Poly San Luis Obsipo.

The following Cal Polys still have their registration still open: Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly Humboldt

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT ORDERING

CURRENT STUDENTS

Current students can get the first five (5) official or unofficial for free of charge, beyond that there’ll be a charge and a credit card is required. Use the link below:

https://ausdca.scriborder.com (Click on the first icon on the left of the website.)

ALUMNI

All alumni also need to request a transcript via online and a credit card is required.

https://ausdca.scriborder.com (Click on the 2nd icon on the left of the website.)

The costs will vary depending on the type of transcript.