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LPIE

August 15, 2023

Welcome back to school – we hope you had a wonderful and relaxing summer!
Check out LPIE’s latest video featuring some great kids (maybe your child is one of them!) and how we benefit every student in Lafayette public schools.
We hope you will take the time to consider a gift that is meaningful to your family. Every dollar counts towards giving our children the chance to excel to their potential. It’s an investment in our children, our community, and our future. ARE YOU IN?

And please join us at our Back To LPIE event on Friday, Aug 18 at 6pm. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

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College & Career

August 15, 2023

Seniors

Senior Parent Night: Thursday, Sept 7 in the Library from 6-7pm. Join Debbie Levy and the senior class liaisons to learn about the upcoming year and college & career planning.
College Application Academy Support: Remind your student to come to Academy sessions in the CCC. You can also schedule an appointment here.
Friday, Sept 1: Common App – Everything you need to know!
Wednesday, Sept 6: Common App – Everything you need to know!
Wednesday, Sept 13 & Friday, Sept 15: Essay Workshops
Monday, Sept 20 – UC App 101
Essay Help The College Essay Guy also offers quick, informative free workshops to inspire your students for UCs, the Common App, and more.

Juniors

Digital Practice PSAT and ACT Exams: Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sept 9, Sept 16, and Sept 23 from 9am-1pm with Revolution Prep.

Sophomores/Frosh

Have your student explore their personality traits with this free assessment.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support

Student Activities

August 15, 2023

Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year! To new families, welcome to the Acalanes community! We are so glad you are here. A few announcements and reminders as we start the year:

ASB Stickers: Thank you to all who have purchased the ASB Sticker via the webstore! There is still time to purchase and this money drives student activities at Acalanes. ASB costs $100 and the sticker gets printed on the ID Card. Perks include:

Free spirit shirt
Discounts at local businesses
Free admission to home athletic events
Discounts to on campus dances

Acalanes Spirit Wear Webstore: Looking for new Acalanes gear? Check out our summer webstore open now through Friday, Aug 18. All proceeds benefit the Classes of ‘24, ‘25, ‘26 & ‘27!

Dons Day: Encourage your student to check out their class table tomorrow morning, along with the 12 clubs who will be tabling. It is a great way to get connected!

Frosh Orientation is tomorrow from 12-1:30pm and is all student led. Students will check in at the PAC. Transfer orientation is from 11:30am-12:30pm and students will meet in front of the flagpole.

New and Returning Club Applications: Anyone can start a club at Acalanes and we encourage students to do so. Club applications will be available for any new or returning club on Monday, Aug 21 and due on Thursday, Aug 31. There is a mandatory meeting at lunch on Wednesday, Aug 23 in room 314 for anyone interested in starting or renewing a club.

Welcome Back Dance: Our Welcome Back Dance is on Friday, Aug 25 from 7-9pm. Held in the big gym, it is a great night of connection, activities and dancing. It is free for students with ASB and $10 without ASB. We are in need of adult chaperones and donations of snacks. If willing, please check out the sign up genius .

Class Shirts: Friday, Aug 18 is the last chance to order your class shirt via the webstore. Students typically wear their class shirts to rallies and other on campus events and this is a great fundraiser for each class. Shirts will be distributed in mid Sept during lunch – more details coming soon!

A few additional important dates:
Oct 9-14: Homecoming 2023
Apr 27: Junior & Senior Prom

My goal is that every student at Acalanes is connected to one activity outside of class. I am always happy to meet with students and/or parents about on campus programming and opportunities. If I can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Looking to stay informed? Follow us on Instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.

Katherine Walton, Activities Director

Counseling

August 15, 2023

Counselor assignments are by last name:
A-Em Anne Schonauer
En-Kr Erika Vasquez
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin

New Counselor: We welcome Erika Vasquez to our team this year! Erika previously worked for 11 years as a counselor at Miramonte High School. She will take over the En-Kr alpha.

Schedule Changes: Counselors received many requests over the summer from students to change their schedule and they have made all changes currently possible. Students will receive their schedules on Dons Day, and may begin requesting a schedule change starting the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug 15. We will be making schedule changes through the first ten days of school (ending on Monday, Aug 28). Please understand that all changes are subject to availability. A schedule change request form will be posted to our website on Tuesday, Aug 15 and this will be the only way students may request a schedule change.

Class Visits: Counselors will be looking to make grade level class visits beginning the end of August. More information coming in a week or two.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

August 15, 2023

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

APC is looking for a DEI coordinator this year, which supports the many clubs at Acalanes focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. This individual also works with other schools in our district to help foster community DEI. This role can be divided, so anyone interested can also grab a friend and share in the work of supporting ongoing inclusion and equity at our school.

Please reach out if you might be interested or have any questions!

In community,
APC DEI

Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

August 15, 2023

What is ACA You Ask?
Not only is “ACA” short for “Acalanes,” it is also the overarching, unifying theme that we at Acalanes High School represent on and off campus. Simply put, ACA (Acalanes Community Always) represents:

Connectivity between Acalanes students, teachers, staff members, alumni and the greater Lafayette community
Spirit and unity

These are characteristics that we all share as part of the Acalanes family, both during our time at Acalanes, and beyond as alumni. Our ACA spirit is on display daily in and outside of the classroom, and within our athletics, performing arts, student government, clubs, and Acalanes support organizations. We look forward to supporting ongoing programming that continues to build school spirit and supports our community and each other!

ACA Student Discounts!
As part of your student’s ASB card purchase, your student can get discounts or freebies at some favorite local business, such as

Diablo Foods
Johnny’s Donuts
Local Kitchens
Sideboard
And more!

Your student just needs to show their ASB card at checkout. See the full list of discounts here!

Important Dates!

Saturday and Sunday, Sept 23-24 is the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Sunday, Oct 22 is the Annual Lafayette Reservoir Run. Signup now and support our local schools.

APC in Action

August 15, 2023

Important reminders from APC to help make back to school time a success.

Dons Day is tomorrow, Monday, Aug 14 from 7:30-11:30am! Please complete your annual online registration in Aeries before coming to Dons Day. As a part of registration, please visit the Acalanes Web Store and check out how to support all Acalanes partners such as APC. You can also purchase yearbooks, class activity funds, ASB card, apparel and more!
If you are a 9th or 10th grade family and still need residency verification, please come to the collaboration center starting at 7:30am. Please bring all of the necessary proof of residency documentation listed here. We recommend bringing copies to expedite the process.
Frosh orientation will be held from 12-1:30pm and meets in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
New parent orientation meets in the Library from 12-1pm.
Transfer students are invited to meet near the flagpole at 11:30am for an orientation and tour.
In addition to Dons Day, Chromebooks will be available for pick up on the first day of school. Students may use their own devices if preferred.
Please remember there is an adjusted bell schedule for the first week of school.

Volunteer opportunities: In case you missed it in the registration process, please complete this volunteer form so we know what you’re interested in helping with this year. There are plenty of parent volunteer opportunities, starting with Homecoming this fall!

Please reach out to APC here with any questions

General Administration Announcements

August 15, 2023

Welcome Back! Please review all the important information included in Principal Shawn’s email from Friday, August 11. Click here to view the email in Aeries Parent Square.

First Week of School Schedule
We have an adjusted bell schedule for the first week of school. Please share with your students. Tuesday and Wednesday are Anchor Days (aka “see all days”), Thursday and Friday will follow the regular block schedule.

APC Membership & Fundraising

August 14, 2023

Acalanes Parents Club has committed nearly $185,000 to Acalanes this school year, which will provide vital services for our entire AHS community. As of today, we have yet to reach that goal and we need your help!

We are tremendously grateful for your support, which funds the following programs for all Acalanes students and staff:

*Peer Tutoring *College & Career Services *Campus Enhancements
*Parent Ed *Staff & Teacher Development *Grants Program
*Communications *Volunteer Opportunities *and more…

If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please consider doing so here. The suggested amount is $350 per student, but any amount is needed and greatly appreciated.

Another important source of funds is making your donations go twice as far with Corporate Matching. Please check if your company has a matching program and, if so, contact corpmatch@acalanesparentsclub.com for further information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Sports

August 14, 2023

This week’s can’t miss events:

Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Aug 15 host Carondelet HS scrimmage. Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 6:30pm
Wednesday, Aug 16 host Alumni game at 6:30 pm

Girls water polo
Thursday, Aug 17 at Carondelet HS scrimmage

Football
Friday, Aug 18 Napa HS, Vallejo HS, Windsor HS scrimmage at Napa HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm

You may view the 2023-2024 Athletic Update by clicking HERE.

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Sports

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