APC

Staff Appreciation Fall Luncheon – Nov 16
APC is planning to treat our teachers and staff to a fall potluck lunch to show them how much we appreciate all that they do! The fall luncheon will take place on Wednesday, Nov 16. We will provide the entree, but are looking for help with sides and desserts. If you are able to contribute, please sign up here.

Finals Fuel – for Exam Week
Finals are just around the corner…and that means FINALS FUEL is back!

During finals week we provide snacks for the students during the brunch period.  
You can help refuel and recharge our Dons in several ways:

• Purchasing snacks and deliver directly to school Dec 5-7 to the College & Career Center.
• Purchasing from our Amazon Wish List and ship directly to Acalanes: College & Career Center.
• Donate money and we’ll shop for you.
• Volunteer: shop with us at Costco and/or hand out snacks on December 14, 15 &16.

 Please click on the Sign-up Genius and Amazon Wishlist for more information.

Thank you in advance for your support!

November Dons Dialogue – Friday, Nov 18 
Please join us for our November Dons Dialogue on Friday, Nov 18 at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center. This is the best way to stay in the know about what’s happening on campus. Plus, it’s always a fun way to connect with new and old friends…and we have coffee!

Meet and Greet for Transfer Parents
We’ve heard the feedback and requests for an opportunity for transfer parents to meet and connect. We hope you will join us for a casual Meet and Greet on Friday,  Nov 18immediately following our November Dons Dialogue.
 
A handful of experienced Acalanes parents will be on hand to help answer your questions. This will be your opportunity to connect with other transfer families, get answers to questions and hopefully meet some new friends. So please plan to bring your questions and appetite for a little nibble and some coffee!

When:  Friday, Nov 18 after Dons Dialogue (approx. 10am)
Where: Collaboration Center in the front quad (next to the Main Office)
RSVP:  Here on Evite

Thank you Dr. Z and Peer Tutoring!
Huge shout out to Dr. Z and our incredible Peer Tutoring program for hosting the Pizza with Dr. Z Math Seminar this week. As you can see, it was standing room only! It’s hard to pass up math time with Dr. Z and Pizza. 

All of this is possible thanks to your generous donations to APC. Be on the lookout for more valuable opportunities organized by Peer Tutoring.

Peer tutoring is located in Room 107. Hours are: Academy, 7th period, lunch and every day 1 hour after school.

 

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.
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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.