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Acalanes Parent Club – Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Update
As we continue the 2025-2026 school year, the Campus Culture Committee (CCC) is focusing on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus. We are also working closely with staff on issues that impact our students.
We recognize that supporting our students starts with supporting parents — which is why part of our mission is to ensure parents feel cared for through mental health and wellness support. This year, we launched a 3-Part Wellness Workshop Series which began in September and continues with Part 2 during our November in-person meeting.

October Days to Remember

• All October: LGBTQ History Month
• All October: Filipino American History Month
• Oct 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• Oct 20: Diwali

Join Us Monthly! (In-Person & Virtual Meetings)
Meeting Schedule | 6:00-7:30pm

• Oct 20 – Virtual
• Nov 17 – In-Person (Part 2 of the Wellness Workshop Series)
• Dec – No Meeting
• Jan 12 – Virtual
• Feb 9 – In-Person
• Mar 16 – Virtual
• Apr 20 – In-Person (Last Meeting)
• May – No Meeting

If you’d like to get involved, please email us at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com. All are welcome!
💙 Reminder: Acalanes is a No Hate Zone
If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
Submit a BIRT Report Here »

As we continue the 2025-2026 school year, the Campus Culture Committee (CCC) is focusing on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus. We are also working closely with staff on issues that impact our students.
We recognize that supporting our students starts with supporting parents — which is why part of our mission is to ensure parents feel cared for through mental health and wellness support. This year, we launched a 3-Part Wellness Workshop Series which began in September and continues with Part 2 during our November in-person meeting.

October Days to Remember

• All October: LGBTQ History Month
• All October: Filipino American History Month
• Oct 10: World Mental Health Day
• Oct 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• Oct 20: Diwali

World Mental Health Day – Oct 10
 The goal of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. It’s an opportunity for everyone working in this space to highlight their efforts and advocate for making mental health care a reality for all.

Join Us Monthly! (In-Person & Virtual Meetings)
Meeting Schedule | 6:00-7:30 PM

• Oct 20 – Virtual
• Nov 17 – In-Person (Part 2 of the Wellness Workshop Series)
• Dec – No Meeting
• Jan 12 – Virtual
• Feb 9 – In-Person
• Mar 16 – Virtual
• Apr 20 – In-Person (Last Meeting)
• May – No Meeting

If you’d like to get involved, please email us at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com. All are welcome!

💙 Reminder: Acalanes is a No Hate Zone
If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
Submit a BIRT Report Here »

Black African American Advisory Meeting


Acalanes Parent Club – Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Update
Sept 15–Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month

We are the Acalanes Parent Club (APC) Campus Culture Committee (CCC) – formerly known as DEIB. This year, we are focused on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus and working closely with staff on issues that impact our students. We believe that supporting students begins with supporting parents – which is why our mission includes providing mental health support, opportunities for connection, and a strong collective voice for families.

2025–26 Monthly Meeting Schedule

• October 20 – Virtual
• November 17 – In-Person
• December – No Meeting
• January 12 – Virtual
• February 9 – In-Person
• March 16 – Virtual
• April 20 – In-Person (Last Meeting of the Year)
• May – No Meeting

Acalanes is a No Hate Zone.
If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT). Let’s continue working together to ensure a safe, inclusive campus for all.

Questions?  Email us: diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com

Black African American Advisory Meeting


Acalanes Parent Club – Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Update
Sept 15–Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept 25: California Native American Day

We are the Acalanes Parent Club (APC) Campus Culture Committee (CCC) – formerly known as DEIB. This year, we are focused on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus and working closely with staff on issues that impact our students. We believe that supporting students begins with supporting parents – which is why our mission includes providing mental health support, opportunities for connection, and a strong collective voice for families.

💙 Thank You!
 A big thank you to the families who helped make our first Wellness & Community Building Workshop for Parents a success! Supporting students can sometimes be challenging and can cause us to forget about our own well-being. Coming together as a parent community helps us stay strong – for ourselves and for our students. The Sept 15 workshop was just the beginning! Be on the lookout for upcoming workshop dates throughout the school year; but in the meantime, you can join us for one of our scheduled monthly meetings:

2025–26 Monthly Meeting Schedule

• October 20 – Virtual
• November 17 – In-Person
• December – No Meeting
• January 12 – Virtual
• February 9 – In-Person
• March 16 – Virtual
• April 20 – In-Person (Last Meeting of the Year)
• May – No Meeting

California Native American Day – Sept 25
California Native American Day is a celebration of Native American culture and contributions. Learn more about events and activities happening throughout California at nativeamericanday.org.
If you would like to get involved or if your student group needs support, please email us at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com. All are welcome!

Acalanes is a No Hate Zone.
If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT). Let’s continue working together to ensure a safe, inclusive campus for all.

Questions?  Email us: diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com

Black African American Advisory Meeting


Celebrating Culture & Community at Acalanes
As we step into September, we recognize and celebrate important cultural moments that enrich our community:

• Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15): Honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans.
• Rosh Hashanah (Sept 22-24): Wishing a sweet and meaningful New Year to all who observe this important Jewish holiday.

Next APC Campus Culture Committee Meeting
Monday, Sept 15, 2025, | 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Acalanes Library
This special meeting will focus on Wellness Strategies— practical tools you can use to support your own well-being and that of our students. Whether you’re new or returning, we’d love for you to get involved!

Join Us Monthly! Campus Culture Committee Meeting Schedule | 6:00-7:30pm

• Sept 15 – In-Person
• Oct 20 – Virtual
• Nov 17 – In-Person
• Dec – No Meeting
• Jan 12 – Virtual
• Feb 9 – In-Person
• Mar 16 – Virtual
• Apr 20 – In-Person (Final Meeting)
• May – No Meeting

Acalanes is a No Hate Zone. If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT). Let’s continue working together to ensure a safe, inclusive campus for all.

Celebrating Culture & Community at Acalanes
As we step into September, we recognize and celebrate important cultural moments that enrich our community:

• Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15–Oct 15): Honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans.
• Rosh Hashanah (Sept 22–24): Wishing a sweet and meaningful New Year to all who observe this important Jewish holiday.

Next APC Campus Culture Committee Meeting
Monday, Sept 15, 2025, | 6:00–8:00pm
Location: Acalanes Library
This special meeting will focus on Wellness Strategies—practical tools you can use to support your own well-being and that of our students. Whether you’re new or returning, we’d love for you to get involved!
Here are opportunities to help in big or small ways, on campus or from home!
 
Join Us Monthly!
Campus Culture Committee Meeting Schedule | 6:00–7:30pm

• Sept 15 – In-Person
• Oct 20 – Virtual
• Nov 17 – In-Person
• Dec – No Meeting
• Jan 12 – Virtual
• Feb 9 – In-Person
• Mar 16 – Virtual
• Apr 20 – In-Person (Final Meeting)
• May – No Meeting

Acalanes is a No Hate Zone
If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT). Let’s continue working together to ensure a safe, inclusive campus for all.

The Acalanes Parent Club (APC) Campus Culture Committee (CCC), formerly known as DEIB, would like to welcome you to the 2025–26 school year! This year, our focus is on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus and working closely with staff on issues that have an impact on our students. We also recognize that supporting our students starts with supporting parents — so part of our mission is to ensure parents feel cared for through mental health support and a strong collective voice.

Join Us Monthly! (In-Person & Virtual Meetings)
Meeting Schedule | 6:00–7:30 PM
Sept 15 – In-Person
Oct 20 – Virtual
Nov 17 – In-Person
Dec – No Meeting
Jan 12 – Virtual
Feb 9 – In-Person
Mar 16 – Virtual
Apr 20 – In-Person (last meeting)
May – No Meeting

Reminder: Acalanes is a No Hate Zone. If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website. 

August Important Date:
August 26 – Women’s Equality Day
The Acalanes campus is a place of inclusivity and welcome for all. As we begin a new school year, the Community & Climate Committee invites students, parents, and staff to take small steps to help others feel a sense of belonging.

Student Challenge: Encourage your student to say “hello” to three students they’ve never met before. Ask them how it felt to connect with new peers—and imagine how meaningful it would be if someone welcomed you as you walked into work one morning.

Parent Challenge: Lead by example! At your next Acalanes event, say “hello” to two new parents and share your experience with us on social media.

Why August 26 Matters
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote and affirmed the importance of equal participation in democracy.

Together, small actions make our Acalanes community stronger, more welcoming, and more connected.

Interested in joining the Community & Climate Committee? Email us at:
diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com

Upcoming Important Dates:

• May is Asian/Pacific Heritage month
• May is Mental Health Awareness Month
• May is Jewish American Heritage Month
• June celebrates Pride, Juneteenth and the Summer Solstice.

As we approach the end of the year, we want to remind parents that inclusivity and belonging begin at home, and we hope your summer will be full of fun times with family and friends. Our community has worked hard to highlight different cultures, religions and genders throughout the school year and APC is grateful for their efforts and those of AUHSD.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with what the students are doing to celebrate all of these wonderful cultures and special dates. See you in the fall!

Upcoming Important Dates:

• May is Asian/Pacific Heritage month
• May is Mental Health Awareness Month
• May is Jewish American Heritage Month
• Campus Culture Committee Meeting  -May 19 –
• Invites were emailed but if you are not already on our mailing list, please contact us at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com
• June celebrates Pride, Juneteenth and the Summer Solstice.

June celebrates PRIDE and there are several resources to dig into on the AUHSD DEIB website including PFLAG. We have a local chapter in our own community and if you are in need of support, allyship or just a sense of belonging you can find them here. Our school also has a QSA club and AUHSD recognizes June as LGBTQIA+ Pride month in our district.
 
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday celebrated annually on Jun 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Early celebrations date back to 1866, at first involving church-centered community gatherings in Texas. They spread across the South among newly freed African American slaves and their descendants and became more commercialized in the 1920s and 1930s, often centering on a food festival. Participants in the Great Migration brought these celebrations to the rest of the country.
 
As we approach the end of the year we want to remind parents that inclusivity and belonging begin at home, and we hope your summer will be full of fun times with family and friends. Our community has worked hard to highlight different cultures, religions and genders throughout the school year and APC is grateful for their efforts and those of AUHSD.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with what the students are doing to celebrate all of these wonderful cultures and special dates.