An Aca Leader is a role model that shows leadership and plays a big role throughout our school community. Each week, one student who stands out is chosen to be our week’s Aca Leader. This week we are proud to have chosen Scarlett Pappalardo, a senior on the Varsity Softball team. Our Aca Leader has made such an impact on their team and represents what an Aca Leader is!
Thank you for your enthusiasm & support for student activities. Katherine Walton, the Student Activities Director, is out on maternity leave. For any student activity questions, please contact Kat Bautista.
Student Activities
College & Career
Seniors
- DVC Done-in-one-Day Registration Rocks Saturday, May 7. Get everything done for DVC by registering for this event.
Juniors
- College Essay Workshops at Acalanes Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 22 in the am. Details to follow, but students will brainstorm and create outlines for their college essays.
- Additionally, the College Essay Guy offers insightful sessions on the college essay process. Students leave with tangible ideas and drafts too! Our school is registeredand courses are FREE! I highly recommend checking some of these out! They are a fun and simple way to start/finish essays.
- Community College Summer Classes Open: Enrollment for summer courses at California Community Colleges has begun. You can likely take them asynchronously at many schools. If you’d like to explore a subject you are passionate about, click here.
Sophomores/Freshmen
- Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge: Virtual event on Wednesday, May 4 at 4pm to 6pm. Student Registration Link Click Here and Adults & TeacherRegistration Link Click Here
Counseling
Counselor assignments are by last name.
A-Dr Anne Schonauer
Du-Kr Christine Todd
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin
Summer School Applications Available
If your student has D or F grades currently or from past semesters and they want to make them up, they can enroll in our SummerSchool program. F grades in required classes need to be made up, D grades can be made up to stay 4-year college-eligible. Please have your student see their counselor to sign up.
Junior Meetings
Counselors recently presented to juniors in their USH classes and provided information about post-high school planning and Naviance. Counselors are calling in juniors individually to review graduation requirements and discuss summer/fall plans regarding college application prep. Students interested in 4-year colleges are encouraged to also make an individual appointment with Debbie Levy, our College and Career Advisor.
School Nurse
Is it too early to start supporting students for FINALS? Just a reminder that parents can help support their students by:
- Encouraging sufficient sleep: Help support your students prioritizing getting at least 8-10 hours of sleep per night
- Optimal Nutrition: provide an abundance and variety of “nutrient-dense” food choices, meals and snacks
- Positive emotional connection: build in regular (even if brief) opportunities to connect together as a family (without “checking in”/evaluating how school academics are going).
- Physical activity: encourage healthy opportunities for physical activity and fresh air
- Support them in having a dedicated study space that has minimal distractions and is decluttered
COVID-19 Information is essential the same:
- New Masking Mandate As of Saturday, Mar 12, the state masking mandate has transitioned from “required” to “strongly recommended”. While masks will no longer be required, “masks remain one of the most effective and simplest safety mitigation layers to prevent transmission of COVID-19 infections” (CDPH). Masks will still be available to those who need or want one. Students who return after Day 5 of Covid infection must mask through Day 10.
- Remain Alert to COVID symptoms, continue to report COVID+ cases to us (especially Attendance) and keep your students home when they are ill.
- COVID Isolation, Quarantines and Test Kits The current guidelines for return to school after COVID illness require a negative COVID test (if returning before 10 days). Please see Principal Shawn’s COVID FAQ’s for more details. We continue to update policy based on the County Health Department guidance.
Please be in touch with me to discuss any medical, health, or wellness concerns.
Stay healthy and be well,
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG: acalanesschoolnurse
Performing Arts
Mark your May calendars because you don’t want to miss any of these upcoming musical events!
Join Music Director Lauren Gibson as she hosts two concerts:
- Tuesday, May 10 at 7pm in the AHS Performing Arts Center. Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble are performing. Admission is free, $5 donation suggested for adults.
- Thursday, May 12 at 7pm in the AHS Performing Arts Center. Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band are performing. Admission is free, $5 donation suggested for adults.
Concert at the Res (Lafayette Reservoir) Saturday, May 14 from 11am to 12:30pm at Lafayette Reservoir, Outdoor Stage. Lafayette Rotarians are hosting an afternoon of wonderful music featuring local bands including Acalanes High School Wind Ensemble, Stanley Middle School, Bentley School and the Rossmoor Big Band.This annual concert helps to raise money to supply Lamorinda and Bay Area Schools with new instruments for their music programs. Live entertainment and food and drinks for purchase. Free admission.
Jazz Cafe 2022 Friday, May 20 from 5:30 to 9pm in Stanley Middle School, Multi-Use Room. Always a popular community event, this year’s Jazz Cafe will feature talented Jazz Bands from Acalanes, Stanley Middle School, Campolindo and more. All will be coming together for an evening of music and to honor Mr. Bob Athayde after 35 years of inspirational service to the Lamorinda Community.
The APAB Board is seeking New Board Members. Are you interested in volunteering for a role that can make a difference in Acalanes’ performing arts? Acalanes Performing ArtsBoosters (APAB) is looking to fill open roles for next year. This is a great opportunity to get involved and connected to our performing arts community!
Open 2022-23 APAB roles:
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Publicity & Communications
In addition, Instrumental Music has the following board openings for the coming year (must have a student enrolled in Instrumental Music):
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Reception Committee
Please contact Paulie Proffett or Mary Beth Towery for more information.
LPIE
Last week we held a festive awards ceremony to announce the winners for Project LPIE.
Click here to view the complete list of all Project LPIE Winners!
Congratulations to all our talented Acalanes students who participated in Project LPIE 2022. It’s not too early to start thinking about projects for 2023.
Jennifer Palmer and Michele Colaco, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram
Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Baseball
Tuesday, May 10 Clayton Valley Charter HS at 4:00pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Thursday, May 12 Clayton Valley Charter HS at 4:00pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Softball
Tuesday, May 10 Campolindo HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, May 12 Varsity at Ygnacio Valley HS at 4:30pm.
Friday, May 13 Varsity at Skyline HS at 4:00pm.
Boys Volleyball
Tuesday, May 10 NCS Semifinals
May 12 NCS Championship
Boys Lacrosse
Tuesday, May 10 NCS Semifinals
Thursday, May 12 NCS Championship
Boys Tennis
Tuesday, May 10, Thursday, May 12 and Saturday, May 14 NCS Team Championships
Swimming
Friday, May 13 CIF Trials at Clovis West HS.
Saturday, May 14 CIF Finals at Clovis West HS.
Track & Field
Saturday, May 14 NCS Tri-Valley Championships at Freedom HS.
APC in Action
Thank you to the 2022 Nominating Committee for your hard work and dedication to filling our APC Executive Board positions. We are proud to announce our slate of nominees for the 2022-2023 school year. The formal vote by the general Parents Club membership will take place Friday, May 13 at Dons Dialogue and our APC General Meeting.
2022-2023 Parents Club Executive Board Nominees
President: Veronique Kuhner
VP Communications: Michele Colaco
VP Community Partners: Natasha Acuna
VP Fundraising: Lori MacLeod
VP Services: Raina Foster
VP Special Projects: Kelly Daggs
Co-Head Liaison & ACA Liaisons: Jen Dodge and Heidi Hambidge
Secretary: Nicole Long
Treasurer: Katharine Wallace
Assistant Treasurer: Eng Young
Auditor: Nina Ruebner
Past President/Parliamentarian: Kristen Labrosse
APC Membership & Fundraising
Buy a Brick, Leave a Legacy! There’s no better way to honor a Don than with a customized 2022 Legacy Brick on our Dons Legacy Wall. Prominently displayed in the Main Quad, our Dons Legacy Wall provides families a lasting way to recognize their special student, teacher, coach, team, performance group, club, and more. Purchase your brick through the Acalanes Web Store for $250. Contact Legacy Brick Coordinator Leanne Zimmerman with any questions.
Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
Mark your calendar for the AHS Senior Car Rally! Friday, May 20 at 5pm, Downtown Lafayette – Come one, come all! This community-wide celebration is a great way to cheer on Acalanes seniors and their families. Spectators will line Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Oakwood to the Lafayette Library. Groups (AHS teams, clubs, etc) can reserve an area on the route to watch the Car Rally together by emailing Car Rally Co-Chair Linda Choi. It’s a great night to stay and dine in Lafayette!
Volunteers needed for AHS Senior Car Rally! Join one of the best volunteering events of the year. Please consider signing up for a slot to help celebrate our graduates.
