Parent Education

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.

The Las Lomas PTSA invites you to attend a Parent Education series presentation on Dec 18 lead by by therapists Daniele Svingos and Annie Wright
 
“The Hidden Signs of Teen Suicide: A Therapist-Led Workshop”
Monday, Dec 18 at 7pm via Zoom
 
Parents and students who attend will learn:

• The state of adolescent mental health as a national crisis
• The discomfort we may have as parents talking about it, but the criticality of doing so
• The difference between active suicidality and suicidal ideation
• The risk factors that can lead to suicidal ideation in adolescents
• The “more obvious” warning signs of suicidal ideation
• The “less obvious” warning signs
• Steps we can take as parents to create a firm foundation for resilient mental health in our adolescent children
• Q&A

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 de-stress. 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!

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 its a great opportunity to make new friends or spend time with old friends.  Go Dons!

SONG FOR CHARLIE – VIDEO
Last week Acalanes Administration hosted an impactful presentation with Song for Charlie (family-run nonprofit) and local First Responders on the topic of Fentanyl and “Fake Pills”. It was great to see so many parents and caregivers in attendance. This was not the old drug presentations we saw as kids. The information is new and important for all to see. We highly recommend parents sit down with their students to view the video!
Song for Charlie Website and Presentation

HOW TO NAVIGATE LIFE – EVENT REMINDER
Campo DEIB Presents: “How to Navigate Life” Book Discussion
Wednesday, Oct 11 at 7pm
Campolindo High School Performing Arts Center
RSVP Now at Event Create.

Acalanes High School and APC present
INTERNET SAFETY NIGHT
Tuesday, Oct 24 at 6:30pm
Acalanes Performing Arts Center
Event is free for all parents/guardian. 

Campus and Gun Safety Event  • Tuesday, Oct 3 from 7-8pm
Acalanes Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Lafayette parents with students in grades K-12 can join us for a presentation and panel discussion on the important topic of campus and gun safety. Speakers include:

• City of Lafayette Mayor Carl Anduri
• Police Chief Ben Alldritt
• Lafayette School District Superintendent Dr. Brent Stephens
• Acalanes Unified High School District Superintendent Dr. John Nickerson
• Acalanes High School Principal Eric Shawn

We will hear about our city’s work to keep students and families safe from gun violence, and parents will learn how they can stay informed and do their part to keep our community safe.

GRADING WINDOWS AND REMINDERS
Parents/guardians should have received an email Friday morning from Parent Square with a Progress Report for your student(s). Note, the Progress Report shows just a snapshot of the grading status on Friday, Sep 15 and may already show something different in Canvas now.
1st Semester Grading Window:

• Q1 Progress Report: Sep 15
• Q1 Ends: Oct 13
• Q2 Progress Report: Nov 9
• Semester 1 Ends: Dec 22

The best way to support our students academically is not necessarily through these report cards but more so by being an “Observer” in Canvas and encouraging and assisting our students with self advocacy.
 
The Acalanes educational philosophy reinforces the learning over the points. When reviewing Canvas with your students please help your students keep this in mind.
 
For more detailed information on grading please refer to the Dons Dialogue slides or recording from Friday. Many parents found the discussion very helpful

Community Parent Education Night: What Everyone Needs to Know About the Drug Landscape Today
Presented by Song For Charlie, local law enforcement agencies, and the Acalanes administration

Thursday, Sep 28 • Acalanes Performing Arts Center (PAC)

• 5:30-6:30pm: Community Programming with Wellness, Counselors, AHS Admin and Lafayette Community Responders
• 6:30-8pm: Fentanyl Presentation by Song for Charlie
• RSVP here

See General Administration Announcements above for more details.

Campus and Gun Safety,

Tuesday, Oct 3 from 7-8pm, Acalanes Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Lafayette parents with students in grades K-12 can join us for a presentation and panel discussion on the important topic of campus and gun safety. Speakers include:

• City of Lafayette Mayor Carl Anduri
• Police Chief Ben Alldritt
• Lafayette School District Superintendent Dr. Brent Stephens
• Acalanes Unified High School District Superintendent Dr. John Nickerson
• Acalanes High School Principal Eric Shawn

We will hear about our city’s work to keep students and families safe from gun violence, and parents will learn how they can stay informed and do their part to keep our community safe.