Acalanes! You are so generous. Together, we donated over 23,000 cans to the Contra Costa Food Bank and are providing food to those in our community who need it. Thank you! We are so appreciative and grateful and really proud to be a Don. #donsshowup
Equity Council
Acalanes is hosting its first student equity council on Friday, October 4th during academy. All equity-minded clubs will be represented, and we want to invite any students to opt in. We will discuss issues of equity and ways that we can support one another on campus.
6th Man Jersey. Students have asked and we are delivering!
Order a personalized 6th man jersey to wear to any athletic event including basketball! Jerseys can be customized with last name and graduation year on the back. Orders need to be placed by October 8 as they take 4 weeks to be produced and shipped (just in time for basketball season!).
Check them out-they are awesome!
Homecoming Updates
2019 Homecoming kicks off this week and the students couldn’t be more excited! The schedule of events is below. A few things to highlight:
Monday, Lunch: Unified Soccer on the field. Please encourage your student to show up and support our special education students as they compete.
Wednesday, 7pm: Student vs student dodgeball in the big gym. Please encourage your student to come watch or play. It is a definite highlight of the year for students.
Friday
5:30pm: Tailgate. All of the Lafayette community is invited! We will have games, activities, popcorn, and 2 student bands playing. Please come out!
7:00pm: Football Game
- Wear blue!
- Bring 1 or 2 canned foods to donate. This is the last chance for our community to come together and donate food to those who need a meal.
- There will be a halftime show with cheer, skit performances, Homecoming winner announcement, and a powder toss.
- Pep band and a DJ will be at the game.
Saturday, 7-10pm: Homecoming Dance. Tickets are on sale at lunch and online and prices increase at the door. The dance offers more than just music! There is a game truck, caricaturist, photo booth, air brush tattoos, tacos, boba, ice cream & a hypnotist. If your student wants to bring a guest, guest contracts are in the main office and due Wednesday.
Homecoming Week Events
Sunday 10am – 3pm
Hallway Decorating
Monday, the 23rd
Dress-up: Earth, Wind, Fire & Water
Seniors – Blue
Juniors – Red
Sophomore – White
Freshmen – Green
Lunch: Unified Soccer & tailgate
Tuesday, the 24th
Dress-up: Country vs Rock
Lunch: Tie Dye
Wednesday, the 25th
Dress-up: 70’s (hippie)
Lunch: Student vs. Staff Dodgeball
7 pm: Student vs. Student Dodgeball (class vs. class)
Thursday, the 26th
Dress-up: Subthemes
Seniors – Queen
Juniors – Beach Boys
Sophomores – Red +Devil + Black + Leather
Freshmen – Beatles/60s Fashion + Yellow
Lunch: Karaoke
Last DAY of Canned Food Drive
Friday, the 27th
Dress-up (day): Class Shirts or Class Color
Seniors – black
Juniors – grey
Sophomores – blue
Freshman – white
Academy: Homecoming Rally (Students only)
Lunch: Carnival
5:30 pm: Pre Game Tailgate for the Lafayette Community
7 pm: Homecoming Game (EVERYONE Wear Blue!)
Saturday, the 28th at 7:00pm
Homecoming Dance
Tickets are on sale via the Web Store or at lunch. Ticket prices are:
$15 with ASB
$30 without ASB
$45 for guests*
Prices increase by $5 at the door.
*Want to bring a guest? Fill out the guest contract (found in room 314) and submit to the main office by September 25th.
2019 Homecoming Shirt. For $5 Dons can purchase a limited edition Homecoming Shirt, Bleed Blue. Shirt can be purchased on the Web Store and at lunch before Wednesday-we are selling out so buy yours quick! Shirts will be distributed 5th period Friday and at the tailgate.
Spirit Wear is still available via the Acalanes Web Store. All spirit wear orders benefit the Class of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023! Spirit wear will be delivered to your students 5th period class.
6th Man Jersey. Order a personalized 6th man jersey to wear to any athletic event including basketball! Jerseys can be customized with last name and graduation year on the back. Orders need to be placed by October 8 as they take 4 weeks to be produced and shipped (just in time for basketball season!).
Not too late to buy ASB Cards
Parents: It is not too late to purchase an ASB (Associated Student Body) Card for your student. By purchasing an ASB Card, you are funding all student activities on the Acalanes campus and your student gets free entrance to any sporting event (non NCS) plus discounts on dances. Buy it today!
We Need Dance Chaperones
We are in need of 20 parents (currently have 8) for the Homecoming dance. We really need to ensure student safety and thus the importance of adults throughout the dance. Please consider chaperoning. We would be so grateful. Email Katherine Walton.
Homecoming Week Events
Sunday, the 22nd @ 10 am
Hallway Decorating
Monday, the 23rd
Dress-up: Earth, Wind & Fire
Lunch: Unified Soccer & tailgate
Tuesday, the 24th
Dress-up: Country vs Rock
Lunch: Tie Dye
Wednesday, the 25th
Dress-up: 70’s (hippie)
Lunch: Student vs. Staff Dodgeball
7 pm: Student vs. Student Dodgeball (class vs. class)
Thursday, the 26th
Dress-up: Subthemes
Lunch: Karaoke
Last DAY of canned food drive
Friday, the 27th
Dress-up: Class Shirts or Class Color (12: black, 11: grey, 10: blue, 9: white)
Academy: Homecoming Rally (Students only)
Lunch: Carnival
5:30 pm: Pre Game Tailgate for the Lafayette Community
7 pm: Homecoming Game (Wear Blue!)
Saturday, the 28th at 7 pm
Homecoming Dance
Tickets are now on sale via the Web Store or starting at lunch on Sept 16. Ticket prices are:
$15 with ASB
$30 without ASB
$45 for guests*
Prices increase by $5 at the door.
*Want to bring a guest? Fill out the guest contract (found in room 314) and submit to the main office by September 25th.
Homecoming Dance Tickets
Tickets are now on sale via the Web Store or starting at lunch on Sept 16. Ticket prices are:
$15 with ASB
$30 without ASB
$45 for guests*
Prices increase by $5 at the door.
*Want to bring a guest? Fill out the guest contract (found in room 314) and submit to the main office by September 25th.
Spirit Wear is still available
Spirit Wear is still available via the Acalanes Web Store. All spirit wear orders benefit the Class of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023! Spirit wear will be delivered to your students 5th period class.
2019 Homecoming Shirt
For $5 Dons can purchase a limited edition Homecoming Shirt, Bleed Blue. Shirt can be purchased on the Web Store and at lunch. Purchase by Sept 17 so you can wear it to the Homecoming Game on Sept 27.
