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2020-21 APC Executive Board Slate

May 4, 2020

Below is next year’s Acalanes Parents Club (APC) Board Slate. Thank you to all these terrific volunteers. For questions or comment on the slate, please email Meg Fellner, APC Parliamentarian.

Co-Presidents: Kristen Labrosse & Angela Ketcham
Co-VP Communications: Heidi Hambidge & Lisa Spiegler
VP Community Partners: Denise Cain
VP Fundraising: Kelly Daggs
VP Services: Veronique Kuhner
Head Liaison: Gayle Burleigh
Secretary: Raina Foster
Treasurer: Julie Koo
Asst. Treasurer: Katharine Wallace
Auditor: Melanie Brinkman
Past Pres/Parliamentarians: Dawn Brightbill & Sarah Cusumano

Counseling

April 27, 2020

Counselors are working from home and are still here to support our students. We miss seeing our students! Please contact us if you have questions or want to check in.

DVC summer classes: Diablo Valley College (DVC) published a schedule of summer classes. It looks like they are preparing to offer all summer classes online. If your student is looking to take a college course for enrichment purposes, it could be a good opportunity. Students need to apply to DVC online ahead of time. Check back with DVC after May 4 for a paperless concurrent enrollment process.

Transcripts Students can still request official transcripts on the webstore. Our registrar is processing requests regularly. Unofficial transcripts can be requested from our registrar or a counselor.

We want to remind you of some valuable community resources:

For non-life threatening mental health support: Contra Costa Crisis Center. Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121 available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for mental health needs.
www.211cc.org can help you reach other community resources.
In the event of a mental health emergency, please contact 911.

College & Career

April 27, 2020

Thursday, April 30 from 12n-pm AHS Virtual UCSB Admissions Rep Visit Parents and students welcome! Register here for the zoom link. Meet our admissions rep and hear new information about the process for the class of 2021.

Mandatory Senior Survey For Release of Final Transcripts to Attending College
We have prizes! $25 Gift certificate to Bed Bath and Beyond available to any senior who completes their survey by Friday, May 1 (8 winners).

Every Thursday from 7:30-8:30p Wendy’s C&CC Weekly Parent Check In
Join me each Thursday to answer any parent questions related to the college admissions process, summer programs, community college, Naviance, internships, jobs and more! Join Zoom meeting here. ID: 651 363 0875 & Password: DONS2020

Student Meetings
I will be available via School Loop or email: Wendy Reicher to support all students. Seniors and juniors: meet with me on the phone! To schedule appointments use this Calendly link. This can be students only or include parents as well.

CCC Website
Check for updates in the new section, “News and Updates during distance learning”.

Let’s Connect

We are live on Instagram! Follow the new AHS College & Career @acalanesccc
Facebook Page for Students Have your senior or junior join the College and Career Student FB page to post where they are going to college and share information about the process with each other. Lots of student posts are already up.

Naviance Portal Update
Senior parents: please ask your senior to update all college results on their Naviance Portal so that we can complete the senior survey and juniors can use the data in critical research. If they are having trouble, I am happy to help!

Freshman College Planning
Sophomore College Planning
Junior College Planning
Senior Checklist

Co-Presidents’ Message

April 25, 2020

Thank you to our amazing Dons community! Along with our partner schools in the district, in just one week we raised over $6,300 towards our goal of $10,000 and donated thousands of pounds of canned goods to our neighboring communities as part of the AUHSD Food Drive. There is still time to give! Donation bins are located near the Main Gym and online donations can be made here. Our Dons families also pushed Lafayette Community Foundation $4,600 closer to their $25,000 matching campaign goal. You can still support their effort here.

This week’s Community Can’t Be Canceled effort focuses on supporting Lafayette businesses who are still “open” while their brick and mortar stores are closed.

Let’s Celebrate Moms, Grads and Dads! Many local boutiques (think Amphora Nueva, Farmyard Darlings, Lemon, Luck, Venture, etc.) may appear to be closed but owners are happy to pull items, gift wrap and deliver them right to your doorstep. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is a great time to view a selection of gifts from our Lafayette retailers on the Lafayette Chamber’s website.

In addition to Principal Bell’s Dons Connection email to parents and students, he is also creating brief distance learning updates via video as well. You can check out his most recent videos here.

Dawn Brightbill and Sarah Cusumano

AUHSD Food Drive Better When Joined Together!

April 25, 2020

Acalanes has partnered with Campolindo, Miramonte and Las Lomas to support our neighbors in need. Keep up the great work by contributing to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties food bins placed at all AUHSD campuses to collect canned food and nonperishable items. Please follow county Shelter in Place guidelines should you choose to contribute. They are also in urgent need of monetary donations which you can do online here.

Lafayette Gifts for Mom!

April 25, 2020

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and Lafayette retailers have put together some great gift ideas to purchase for Mom. You can check out a selection of gifts from local businesses on the Lafayette Chamber’s website here. Buying local helps our Lafayette businesses survive and provides sales tax dollars to the City of Lafayette.

AHS Leadership Spurs Appreciation to our Local Grocery Stores

April 25, 2020

Our local grocery stores, including Diablo Foods, Safeway, Trader Joes and Whole Foods, are going out of their way to support our community by creating safe spaces to shop. These workers are putting their own health and safety on the line so that we can feed our families. AHS Leadership is spearheading an effort to “thank a grocery worker” wherever you shop by dropping off a handwritten note of thanks.

Due Friday, May 1: AHS & President’s Volunteer Service Awards Applications

April 25, 2020

The goal of the program is to recognize students for their efforts in giving back. Refer to AHS program qualification changes and application information here.

General Announcements

April 25, 2020

All incoming freshmen (current 8th graders) are invited to attend the webinar which will provide an overview of how new students can get involved at Acalanes. Incoming students will have a chance to connect with coaches from all fall, winter and spring sports, and learn about campus clubs and more. Watch your mailbox for a letter from Principal Bell on how to participate.

Peer Tutoring is Up and Running

April 25, 2020

For students interested in peer tutoring, email program coordinators Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. McCosker outlining the academic need. Students will be connected with the appropriate tutor(s); tutors will communicate directly with the student to set up a time to collaborate. Tutors will confirm their work with Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. McCosker, and provide proof of work to teachers as needed. Peer Tutoring is funded 100% by Acalanes Parents Club.

2020-21 APC Executive Board Slate

Counseling

College & Career

Co-Presidents’ Message

AUHSD Food Drive Better When Joined Together!

Lafayette Gifts for Mom!

AHS Leadership Spurs Appreciation to our Local Grocery Stores

Due Friday, May 1: AHS & President’s Volunteer Service Awards Applications

General Announcements

Peer Tutoring is Up and Running

Acalanes Parents Club

About Us

Support Organizations

Social Media

Peer Tutoring is Up and Running