APC in Action

Dons Dialogue
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first evening Dons Dialogue. Principal Shawn led the discussion with an exciting review of Acalanes’ academic success with recent data on AP test scores. We heard more about the inspiring Breaking Down the Walls program and recent parent feedback through our WASC school accreditation process.
 
If you were not able to attend, you can view slides here or listen to the recording here.
 
Volunteer Service Awards
The 2022-23 volunteer program year has kicked off for the Acalanes and President’s Service Awards so please make sure your student is logging those hours! It’s a great opportunity for students to give back AND be recognized for their service. Visit the ServiceAward page under Get Informed on the APC website to learn more and find the forms. You can also email communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com with any questions.
 
Six APC Fall Grants Have Been Awarded
Thank you to the parents and staff who submitted proposals for an APC Grant this fall.  We had a healthy number of submissions and are pleased to announce that four grants have been awarded through APC and two additional grants will be supported through our partnership with LPIE. Please click here for more information on awarded grants.
 
Pizza with Dr. Z! How to Study Math
Peer Tutoring will host “Pizza With Dr. Z,” on Thursday, Oct 28 at lunch. Acalanes Math Department Head, Vicki Zalewski, will lead students in a discussion on best practices for staying on top of math concepts and will also give tips on how to study for assessments. Pizza will be provided to the first 40 students who attend!
 
Peer tutoring aims to better the educational, social and emotional well-being of all Acalanes High School students and gives students the skills necessary to succeed in academics and life post high school. Peer Tutoring is off to a great start this year, with over 1000 student visits to date! Thank you to the Acalanes Parents Club, who fully funds this important student program.
 
Peer tutoring is located in Room 107. Hours are: Academy, 7th period, lunch and every day 1 hour after school.
 
Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Contact APC here with any questions.

APC Fall Grants Have Been Awarded
Thank you to the parents and staff who submitted proposals for an APC Grant this Fall.  We had a healthy number of submissions and are pleased to announce four grants have been awarded through APC and two additional grants will be supported through our partnership with LPIE:

• Members of the Black Student Union (BSU) will attend a field trip (with other Acalanes Union district high school students) to San Francisco to tour the Museum of the African Diaspora. 
• A book entitled How She Did It by Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery will go to each member of the women’s cross country team. The authors are professional runners who interview other female runners on their path to success.
• A new sturdy carport-type covering (wind and weather resistant) will go up to shelter visual arts students working outside. This expanded space will allow students to work on larger and outdoor projects throughout the school year.
• Planting materials will be purchased for the revitalization of the Acalanes garden area outside 505/507 wing. Please click here to read more about the AHS Garden Restoration Group, their plans and how you can help.
• Spanish 3 students will experience a cultural evening at Pena Pachamama in San Francisco. Supported by LPIE.
• The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will come to Acalanes to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They will also host a Playshop on campus for students to participate and perform. Supported by LPIE.

Pizza with Dr. Z! How to Study Math
Peer Tutoring will host “Pizza With Dr. Z,” on Thursday, Oct 28 at lunch. Acalanes Math Department Head, Vicki Zalewski, will lead students in a discussion on best practices for staying on top of math concepts and will also give tips on how to study for assessments. Pizza will be provided to the first 40 students who attend!
 
Peer tutoring aims to better the educational, social and emotional well-being of all Acalanes High School students and gives students the skills necessary to succeed in academics and life post high school. Peer Tutoring is off to a great start this year, with over 1000 student visits to date this year! Thank you to the Acalanes Parents Club, who fully funds this important student program.
 
Peer tutoring is located in Room 107. Hours are: Academy, 7th period, lunch and every day 1 hour after school.
 
Meet our Outstanding Acalanes Custodial Team!
Earlier this month, APC honored National Custodian Day by presenting our hardworking custodial team with a full platter of fresh baked goodies. This invaluable team works day and night to take care of our campus and keep our students safe. Next time you are on campus and see one of these hardworking Dons, please give them a wave and thank them for all they do for our students and the Acalanes community.
 
From left to right; Rosabel, Francisco, Daniel, Jorge, Edgar, Federico. Plus Pedram, not in photo.
 
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Friday, Oct 7 was a Snack Attack Day for the Acalanes Staff!

Thank you to our Staff Appreciation team, Jennifer McCarthy and Kendra Uffelman, for creating this yummy Snack Bar for all our Acalanes Staff. Your generous donations to APC allow us to make sure the staff know how much we appreciate all they do to support our students.

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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to get more involved with little time commitment? Do you have any Webmaster or WordPress experience? If so, APC could use your help! We are looking for a Webmaster for next year who could shadow and be trained by our current webmaster. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our APC VPCommunications or Webmaster directly.

Save the Date for our October Dons Dialogue, Wednesday, October 19 at 5:30pm.
 
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If you are not receiving class specific emails from your class liaisons, register for your class here on our website.

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The APC Fall Grant application window is open for one more week! We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted by Friday, Sept 23 to Nicole Sanders, APC GrantsCoordinator, or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
 
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Please join us this Friday, Sept 16 at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center for our monthly Dons Dialogue. You will hear all about whats happening on campus directly from Principal Shawn, plus valuable open Q&A time. APC will provide coffee and treats. All parents/caregivers welcome. 

APC Fall Grant Application Window is Now Open! We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted by Friday, Sept 16 to Nicole Sanders, APC Grants Coordinator, or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
 
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Volunteer and Get Involved! School is back in full swing and so are the supporting activities that make Acalanes a welcoming and wonderful place for our students. Several organizations rely on parent volunteers to assist in achieving their missions, including APC. Please complete this form to let us know how you’re interested in helping this year. It’s your opportunity to get involved and connected at Acalanes, and we’d love to see you out there!
 
APC Fall Grant Application Window is Now Open! We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted before Friday, Sept 16 to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
 
Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Contact APC here with any questions.

APC Fall Grant Application Window is Now Open! We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted before Friday, Sept 16 to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
 
Peer Tutoring is now open in room 107! Peer Tutoring aims to better the educational, social and emotional well-being of all AHS students. Junior and Senior student tutors are available to help in almost any AHS academic subject and students are also welcome to use the room to do homework, read, study or just chill out.  Peer Tutoring is open everyday during Lunch, Academy, 7th period and after school – encourage your student to stop in.  
 
Thank you Acalanes Parents Club! Peer Tutoring is 100% funded by APC.
 
We could not operate without your donations.
 
Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what’s  happening at Acalanes, plus get timely reminders for important dates.
 
Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

Peer Tutoring is Open for Business! Peer Tutoring aims to better the educational, social and emotional well-being of all Acalanes High School students and give them the skills necessary to succeed in academics and life post high school.
 
The program opens again tomorrow in Room 107, a new welcoming and spacious location with two new Co-Directors, Kristen Labrosse & Angela Ketcham. While our Junior and Senior student tutors are there to help in almost any AHS academic subject if needed, that’s not all that Peer Tutoring is for! Students are welcome to use the room to do homework, read, study or just chill out. Encourage your student to drop by and say hi!
 
Hours week of Aug 22: Lunch, 7th period, and every day 1 hour after school.
Open during Academy starting August 26!
 
Thank you, Acalanes Parents Club! Peer Tutoring is 100% funded by APC. We could not operate without your donations.
 
Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what’s  happening at Acalanes, plus get timely reminders for important dates.
 
Please reach out to APC here with any questions. with any questions.