Please save Thursday, Jan 19 from 5:30-7pm for an important parent education event, creating community dialogue in supporting LGBTQ youth. Speaker J. Jessie Cohen (biolinked here) will share a developmental model, as well as case studies and tips for parents. We hope to create a community of support for our parents of LGBTQ youth, and this is a critical step towards that future. A registration link will be available soon.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Parents Club Pro-Tip
This Pro-Tip comes from AHS Student Leaders. Parents may want to encourage your student to visit the RogerHub website to utilize their Final Grade Calculator. Some students find it helpful to calculate what score they need to achieve on their final exam in order to get the semester grade they desire in the class.
APC in Action
Finals Fuel – This Week!
Thank you to all the families that have made donations!
If you haven’t already, you can still make a Costco Run donation through this evening (you can do so via venmo to @sheryl-platt-1 or paypal to sheryl@slpdesigns.net) . We use the funds to purchase the fun snacks for all our students to refuel between exam periods.
Thank you to our volunteers who have signed up to pass out snacks! There are still a few spots available Thursday and Friday.
Please sign up here if you are interested in donating and/or working a shift.
APC Membership & Fundraising
Remember to keep ACA in mind for your holiday shopping! Every time you shop on Amazon, you could also be contributing to Acalanes – it’s never been so easy!
Click this link to shop smile.amazon.com and designate Acalanes Parents Club as your charity of choice!
And, since most of us also shop Amazon on our phones, don’t forget to add Smile to your Amazon app too. It’s super easy and you only have to do it once:
- After you’ve clicked the link above and joined Amazon Smile via your desktop or laptop, open the Amazon app on your phone
- Open settings within the app
- Tap AmazonSmile
- Tap the button for “turn on AmazonSmile”
Happy ACA shopping…and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
The month of December is a time set aside by many to celebrate a variety of traditionsand enjoy time with family, friends and community. We wish you peace and happiness throughout the holiday season.
Be well and we will see you in the new year!
Parents Club Pro-Tip
At our recent Dons Dialogue we heard some valuable pro-tips from seasoned student leaders that we want to share broadly:
- Check in with your students about finals. Encourage them to take advantage of the many resources available to help study and destress. Visit the APC website for a reminder of resources available. You can even print the handy exam schedule here.
- Encourage your student to visit the RogerHub website to utilize their Final Grade Calculator. Some students find it helpful to calculate what score they need to achieve on their final exam in order to get the semester grade they desire in the class.
Let’s face it, finals can be a stressful time not only for our students, but also us parents, so hang in there!
APC in Action
We have two great opportunities to treat our well deserving teachers, staff and students!
Staff Appreciation Holiday Cookie Exchange on Friday, Dec 9
We need lots of volunteers to pull this off and give our teachers and staff a much deserved treat. Please sign up here if you are able to bake and/or purchase holiday goodies.
Finals Fuel Help Needed!
Finals are almost here, which means it’s your last chance to help with FINALS FUEL! Come offer some snacks and some words of encouragement to our Dons as they wrap up the fall semester.
Please use this Sign–Up Genius for detailed information about signing up to volunteer or purchasing snacks for us to hand out.
We especially need volunteer help on Friday, Dec 16! Even if you’ve already signed up to help on a different day, come join us again if you can. We can’t do it without you!
Thank you for your support and GO DONS!!
APC Membership & Fundraising
Remember to keep ACA in mind for your holiday shopping! Every time you shop on Amazon, you could also be contributing to Acalanes – it’s never been so easy!
Click this link to shop smile.amazon.com and designate Acalanes Parents Club as your charity of choice!
And, since most of us also shop Amazon on our phones, don’t forget to add Smile to your Amazon app too. It’s super easy and you only have to do it once:
- After you’ve clicked the link above and joined Amazon Smile via your desktop or laptop, open the Amazon app on your phone
- Open settings within the app
- Tap AmazonSmile
- Tap the button for “turn on AmazonSmile”
Happy ACA shopping…and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Parent Education
Be sure to bookmark the AUHSD Parent Education website for all the information you need for AUHSD Parent Education events. And, great news! There are recordings of the past events in case you missed them!
Next event:
Parent Presentation by Contra Costa Crisis Center
Suicide Awareness
Tuesday, Dec 6 from 6-7pm
Register on Zoom here
Click here for more information on Wellness Parent Ed events.
