UCLA Center for Mindful Awareness has a new version of their app, now called UCLA Mindful. It’s basic, very accessible, and FREE.
2019-20 Acalanes and President’s Volunteer Service Awards
Acalanes sponsors two Volunteer Service awards programs to provide students with the opportunity to be recognized for their strong commitment to volunteerism. There are two levels of awards, the nationally recognized President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Acalanes Volunteer Service Award. Students may apply for one or the other depending on the total number of verified service hours during a 12-month period. Applications are due in early April 2020. For more details on the program requirements and application, click here. Forms can also be found in the Counseling Office.
Homecoming 2019: one for the memory books!
From the halls to the dress up days to dodgeball, skits, the game & the dance, it was a really fun week. So many students participated! A huge thank you to parent liaisons for all their support & all the parents who chaperoned at the dance. Collectively, the Acalanes community donated over 10,000 cans to the Contra Costa Food Bank! That is truly incredible.
Results of Canned Food Drive
Acalanes! You are so generous. Together, we donated over 23,000 cans to the Contra Costa Food Bank and are providing food to those in our community who need it. Thank you! We are so appreciative and grateful and really proud to be a Don. #donsshowup
Equity Council
Acalanes is hosting its first student equity council on Friday, October 4th during academy. All equity-minded clubs will be represented, and we want to invite any students to opt in. We will discuss issues of equity and ways that we can support one another on campus.
Wellness Center
I am thrilled to be working with the Acalanes Unified High School District (AUHSD) this year!
I am currently attending St. Mary’s College where I have successfully obtained my School Counseling credential, and am now finishing the Marriage, Family Therapy portion of my Masters in Counseling. I have been in the education field for about 10 years, beginning as a teacher and now moving into a more therapeutic space with students. When I’m not at work, I’m spending time with my family and friends, traveling around the world, or relaxing with a great book or movie.
I believe we all have a story to tell, that our experiences and relationships impact who we are, and that sometimes we fall off our paths and need support to see the way. I look forward to giving my all and working with the AUHSD community this year!
1st Quarter Ends October 11
Students can still drop a class (depending on requirements and credit status) until the end of the quarter. Quarter grades will be updated on School Loop by October 16. Quarter grades are not on transcripts, but serve as a progress report at the half-way point in the semester.
Seniors: Pay for Official Transcripts
A reminder to pay for official transcripts for your college apps on the Web Store. Registrar Mrs. Finn will make sure they get sent right away or let your counselor know that transcripts are ready to send along with other documents.
CSF for Juniors and Seniors
The deadline to turn in CSF applications and pay dues is Monday, September 30. (Tomorrow!) CSF is an honor society and students need to be a member 4 semesters, including senior year, to get the award. Juniors who are interested need to start now, if they haven’t already.
