APC

Parents Club Pro-Tip

MEET OUR OFFICE ATTENDANCE TEAM!
 
Tina Gullberg, Attendance & Health Clerk
Tina joined the Acalanes office team six years ago. She moved to the Bay Area from Utah nine years ago with her husband, Trig, their son, Ethan, and daughter, Eliza. Ethan graduated from Acalanes in 2021 and Eliza is now a senior at Acalanes.
 
Anisa Stanton, Attendance Clerk
Anisa is new to Acalanes and just joined the team this summer. She’s lived in the Bay Area her whole life and started dancing at the age of 3! She did many productions, including the Nutcracker, and loved seeing the joy in her community! She started working in the school district in January 2020 with transition students at Del Valle as an instructional aide. She worked at Miramonte briefly in the Wellness Center and at Campolindo for the last 3 years in the Special Education program. She’s greatly enjoyed working with students and focusing on getting her BA in psychology as well. Be sure to stop by and give Anisa a warm Acalanes welcome!
 
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Q&A
 
How do I report absences or late arrivals?
Parents/Guardians need to report absences, late arrivals or early dismissals to the 24-hour attendance line (925-980-3973) or send an email to ahsattendance@auhsdschools.org. Absences not excused after 24 hours will become cuts.
 
How do I excuse my student for an appointment or early release during the day?
Please report any early releases as soon as possible so the office can have your student’s pass ready to go. Call the 24-hour attendance line and leave a message or send an email. The messages are checked frequently. But if your student needs to leave right away, please call the office directly at 925-280-3970 ext. 7126. If your student does not know about the appointment please let us know so we can make arrangements to have the student sent to the office.
 
How does my student sign out once I have called the attendance line/sent an email?
Your student needs to come to the attendance office before the class they are leaving early from to pick up an off-campus pass. This is their ticket to get out of class. Once they have their pass they can leave class at the designated time, come back to the attendance office to scan the QR code and sign out. If they return the same day, they will return to the attendance office to sign in and pick up a re-admit slip. Signing in/out from the office is mandatory for safety reasons.
 
Can tardies be excused? Yes, with a medical or dental note and a student sign in. Otherwise, parents cannot excuse tardiness.
 
For more detailed information, visit the District website attendance reporting.

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Parent Education

SEED High School Presents: Understanding and Supporting Teen Behavior with Peter J. Alter: A Guide for Parents. Tuesday, Sep 24 at 7pm in the Acalanes High School Library. This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of behavioral challenges faced by teenagers with disabilities, utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Tailored for parents and caregivers, the session focuses on practical strategies for understanding, assessing, and addressing various behavioral issues within this demographic. Click here to register!

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

Important September Dates

Sep 15-Oct 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 25 Door Decorations Due for Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 27 California Native American Day
Sep 30 Black Student Union (BSU) Summit

Thank you to the families that helped to make the Latinos Unidos Potluck a success! Yummy food and the sharing of cultures was enjoyed by all who attended. But the celebrations don’t end there. The students in the Latinos Unidos Club invite us to help represent National Hispanic Heritage Month by decorating doors to celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic culture in America. Please  sign up here to support our students.
 
Native American Day is a holiday observed in several US states in celebration of Native American culture. To learn more about activities here in California, please visit https://www.nativeamericanday.org/.

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APC Membership & Fundraising

You can still donate to Acalanes Parents Club! Your donation goes directly to AHS and supports important programs that greatly benefit all Acalanes students and staff. These programs include:

  • Peer Tutoring
  • College & Career Services
  • Campus Enhancements
  • Parent Education
  • Staff & Teacher Development
  • Communications
  • Grant Programs
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • And more . . .

If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please consider doing so here. The suggested amount is $350 but any amount is welcome and greatly appreciated.
 
Every donor receives a new APC tote! If you didn’t have a chance to pick yours up at Back to School Night, please reach out to cdaughters@yahoo.com. All APC members will also receive access to the online AHS student/family directory in the next few weeks.
 
Another important source of funding is making your donations go twice as far with corporate matching. Please check if your company has a matching program and reach out to corpmatch@acalanesparentsclub.org if so.
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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Parents Club Pro-Tip

DONS SHOW UP! Encourage your student to show up and participate in all the fun planned for homecoming week. There are so many different ways to get involved and it’s a great opportunity to make new friends or spend time with old friends.  Go Dons!

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Parent Education

Thriving, Engaged and Well-Balanced Students


Acalanes Adult Education
 provides comprehensive educational opportunities for adults aged eighteen and above. Situated at the Del Valle Education Center, adult learners have the privilege of enrolling in diverse courses, including Apple classes, Microsoft Excel, Creative Writing, English Language Learning (ESL), CPR Certification, Yoga, Money Management, History, Dreams and Nightmares, Estate Planning, Art, Crafting, Sewing, Fabric Collage, Crochet, World Languages (French, Italian, Russian, and Spanish) and many more. For further information, please visit auhsd.org/adulted. Additionally, you may access the Fall 2024 Course Catalog. To register online, visit https://tinyurl.com/AAEFall24Registration.

SEED High School Presents: Understanding and Supporting Teen Behavior with Peter J. Alter: A Guide for Parents. Tuesday, Sep 24 at 7pm in the Acalanes High School Library. This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of behavioral challenges faced by teenagers with disabilities, utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Tailored for parents, and caregivers, the session focuses on practical strategies for understanding, assessing, and addressing various behavioral issues within this demographic. Click here to register!

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

Important September Dates

Important September Dates

  • Sep 16 6-7pm: DEIB Committee meeting
  • Sep 15-Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Sep 19: Latinx Potluck (before the Campo/ACA volleyball game)
  • Sep 27: National Native American Day
  • Sep 30: Black Student Union (BSU) Summit

Our next APC DEIB Committee Meeting is Monday, Sep 16 in the Collaboration Center from 6-7pm. If you would like to get involved please email us at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com. There are ways to help both big and small, on campus or from the comfort of your own couch.
 The students in the Latinos Unidos Club invite us to help celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at a potluck prior to the girls VB game against Campo this Thursday, September 19th. If you are able to prepare a dish please sign up here . The club is also asking for help in door decorations to celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic culture in America. Please  sign up here to support our students.

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Parents Club Pro-Tip

ACADEMY WITH A PURPOSE
Our students attend academy on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:10-11:05am. Students use TeachMore (an online platform) to select where they would like to go for academy or teachers can also tag a student to attend their academy for test make-ups or targeted support.
 
Ask your student(s) where they are going for academy each week and encourage them to make a good selection. These periods are a great time to get homework completed, work on group projects or participate in enrichment activities. Peer Tutoring is always a valuable option during the academy periods as well.

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Thriving, Engaged and Well-Balanced Students

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acalanes Adult Education provides comprehensive educational opportunities for adults aged eighteen and above. Situated at the Del Valle Education Center, adult learners have the privilege of enrolling in diverse courses, including Apple classes, Microsoft Excel, Creative Writing, English Language Learning (ESL), CPR Certification, Yoga, Money Management, History, Dreams and Nightmares, Estate Planning, Art, Crafting, Sewing, Fabric Collage, Crochet, World Languages (French, Italian, Russian, and Spanish) and many more. For further information, please visit auhsd.org/adulted. Additionally, you may access the Fall 2024 Course Catalog. To register online, visit https://tinyurl.com/AAEFall24Registration.

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

Important September Dates

  • Sep 16 6-7pm: DEIB Committee meeting
  • Sep 15-Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Sep 19: Latinx Potluck (before the Campo/ACA volleyball game)
  • Sep 27: National Native American Day
  • Sep 30: Black Student Union (BSU) Summit

Our next APC DEIB Committee Meeting is Monday, Sep 16 in the Collaboration Center from 6-7pm. If you would like to get involved please email us at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com. There are ways to help both big and small, on campus or from the comfort of your own couch.
 
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep15 to Oct 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on Aug 17, 1988. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” At Acalanes, the students in the Latinos Unidos Club are celebrating and educating with door decorations, fun lunchtime games and activities and are also bringing in a speaker to learn more about the real life experience of an immigrant from Mexico. If you want to support our students in these efforts you can sign up here.

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