APC Fundraiser at Local Kitchens
There will be an APC fundraiser at Local Kitchens all day on Dec 5 Please enter the coupon code APC24 when ordering online or in store, and the Acalanes Parents Club will receive 25% of your order. Support APC while enjoying a delicious and easy lunch or dinner!.
APC Membership & Fundraising
Parents Club Pro-Tip
Yield at the “Shark’s Teeth” for Dons
This fall, the city installed a raised crosswalk by the school entrance to improve safety. Please give pedestrians space by stopping at the “Shark’s Teeth”. These triangles indicate where vehicles (autos and bikes) must stop when there are pedestrians crossing. Please also pass this tip on to any Dons who are new to driving.
Thanks for your help in keeping our students safe!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Important December Dates
- Dec 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Dec 8 Bodhi Day
- Dec 10 Human Rights Day
- Dec 25 Christmas
- Dec 25-Jan 2 Hanukkah
- Dec 26- Jan 8 Kwanzaa
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni) is said to have attained enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.
The month of December is a time set aside by many to celebrate a variety of traditions and enjoy time with family, friends and community. If you have some information you feel is important for our committee to share about a celebration you partake in, please let us know.
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.
To be more involved please reach out to our DEIB committee at diversityandinclusion@
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.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Important November Dates
- National Native American History Month
- Nov 13-19 Tansgender Awareness Week
- Nov 18 ACA DEIB community meeting 6pm
- Nov 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Nov 28 Thanksgiving
- Nov 29 Native American Heritage Day
Please join the Acalanes DEIB Committee in the Collaboration Center tomorrow, Monday, Nov 18 at 6pm. Our 3rd meeting will include discussions about recent racist incidents on campus and how we can support families and students during the next few months.
Transgender Awareness Week, observed November 13 to November 19, is a one-week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which memorializes victims of transphobic violence. TDoR occurs annually on Nov 20, when transgender advocates raise awareness of the transgender community through education and advocacy activities.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. We ask families and staff to support those who may need a little extra care on this special, but often difficult, day.
To be more involved please reach out to our DEIB committee at diversityandinclusion@
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.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Important November Dates
- National Native American History Month
- Nov 11 Veterans Day
- Nov 13-19 Tansgender Awareness Week
- Nov 18 ACA DEIB community meeting 6pm
- Nov 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Nov 28 Thanksgiving
- Nov 29 Native American Heritage Day
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on Nov 11, honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It began and now coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are commemorated in other countries, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
Transgender Awareness Week, observed from Nov 13 to Nov 19, is a one week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which memorializes victims of transphobic violence. TDoR occurs annually on Nov 20, when transgender advocates raise awareness of the transgender community through education and advocacy activities.
To be more involved please reach out to our DEIB committee at diversityandinclusion@
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.
Parent Education
Virtual Parent Education Night: Song for Charlie- Fentanyl Awareness
Thursday, Nov 7 from 6:30-9pm
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Important November Dates
- National Native American History Month
- Nov 11 Veterans Day
- Nov 13-19 Transgender Awareness Week
- Nov 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Nov 28 Thanksgiving
- Nov 29 Native American Heritage Day
Election day falls in just a few days and we understand that this is a time in our community that may bring up different emotions. Teachers and staff have been gathering to be sure they are holding safe spaces for our kids to have conversations and ask questions about all that is swirling around them. We ask all families to do this as well. Please find the time to center yourself before engaging in emotional conversations. We are our kids’ first role models and as such we hope to put forth a sense of calm and strength. If you need help with this please reach out to our DEIB committee at diversityandinclusion@
On Aug 3, 1990, President of the United States George H.W. Bush declared the month of November as Native American Heritage Month.This commemorative month aims to provide a platform for Native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. This gives Native people the opportunity to express to their community, including city, county and state officials, their concerns and solutions for building bridges of understanding and friendship in their local area.
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.
Parents Club Pro-Tip
STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK OUT THE CAFETERIA!
Did you know that Acalanes offers free breakfast, brunch and lunch for all students? Our amazing cafeteria staff prepares a variety of tasty baked goods and meals from scratch every day, making it easy for our students to stay fueled for success. As a reminder, Acalanes is a closed campus, so students are not allowed to leave during lunch. Encourage your students to take full advantage of the free meals on campus – or take a few extra minutes to pack a lunch in the morning.
If you’d like to see the cafeteria in action, please sign up here to come help out at lunch. We have a fun new volunteer opportunity available on Mon, Wed and Fri at lunch. Sign up here.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Important October/Early November Dates
- LGBTQ History Month
- Filipino American History Month
- Oct 31 – Nov 1 Diwali
- Nov 1 All Saints Day
- Nov 1-2 Day of the Dead (el Dia de Muertos or el Dia de los Muertos)
Many clubs on campus hold events at lunch or afters chool to celebrate their heritage. We ask all parents to remind your kids to join in on this fun and learn about cultures outside of their own. While it may seem nerve wracking, please know that the clubs have asked for more involvement school wide!
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kartika – between mid-Sept and mid-Nov. The celebrations generally last five or six days.
All Saints’ Day in the Christian church commemorates all the saints of the church, both known and unknown, who have attained heaven. It is celebrated on Nov 1 in the Western churches and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in the Eastern churches. In Roman Catholicism, the feast is usually a holy day of obligation. It is part of the three-day triduum dedicated to remembering the dead, beginning with Halloween (Oct 31) and followed by All Saints’ Day (Nov 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov 2).
The Day of the Dead (Spanish: el Día de Muertos or el Día de los Muertos) is a holiday traditionally celebrated on Nov 1 and 2, though other days, such as Oct 31 or Nov 6, may be included depending on the locality. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died.
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.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Important October Dates
- LGBTQ History Month
- Filipino American History Month
- Oct 21 6pm APC DEIB Committee meeting
- Oct 31 Diwali
Please join us for our third general DEIB Committee meeting!We will meet in the Collaboration Center on Monday, Oct 21 at 6pm to support the students and administration in bringing an even greater sense of belonging to our school. Discussions will be based on current issues on our campus and upcoming cultural celebrations which may need additional parent support. There will be snacks and drinks and an opportunity to meet others who want everyone to feel welcome. Remember, “ALL ARE WELCOME HERE”.
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.
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.
