From the Activities Director

Acalanes will host the Special Olympics on Friday, Apr 21. It is a wonderful event attended by schools throughout the county. Parents– we also need your help at the Special Olympics – please sign up to volunteer HERE!
 
Encourage your student to apply to be a new crew leader for the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking for 40-50 current sophomores and juniors to serve in this role and welcome the Class of 2027 and then work with them throughout their first year at Acalanes. You can find the application here and they are due on Wednesday, Apr 19.
 
The Diversity Board is hosting the annual Cultural Fair on Thursday, Apr 20 from 5-7pm in the big gym. If you sign up, you get to represent a country of your choosing! There will be food, entertainment, music, and much more. If you are interested, review the sign–upgenius.
 
Junior and Senior Prom: Invitations for junior and senior prom will be handed out in English classes on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Prom is Saturday, May 13 at SF City Hall! It is going to be a wonderful, fun evening with dinner, photos and various activities for students to enjoy. Tickets are on sale via the Acalanes webstore and prices are $95 for Acalanes juniors/seniors and $135 for outside guests or 9th or 10th graders. All students must turn in a filled out permission form when getting a bus assignment. Bus assignments start Apr 27. Questions? Email Katherine Walton.
 
Next Steps With the Don: Administration will be facilitating a 2nd student forum on Wednesday, Apr 11 at lunch in room 314 if students are interested in continuing the conversation around the question, What does a Don Stand for? If interested in seeing the educational presentation, students will present at the Dons Dialogue on Wednesday, Apr 19 to any parents interested, followed by a survey.
 
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Tonight, Acalanes is hosting the annual Powderpuff Flag Football tournament from 5-8pm on the field! Come by to watch teams compete in this all-girls flag football tournament. All are welcome!  

Acalanes will host the Special Olympics on Friday, Apr 21. It is a wonderful event attended by schools throughout the county. We need about 100 student volunteers so if your student is interested in helping, please encourage them to come to room 314 to get a permission form and sign up for a volunteer slot. Parents– we also need your help at the Special Olympics – please sign up to volunteer HERE!
 
Calling all 2027 families! Only a couple days left to order your exclusive Class of 2027 spirit pack! The deadline is this coming Friday, Mar 31 – place your order today!
 
Garden Work Days – We Need You!
We are almost done with the meditation garden and need help to get the plants in! Today there is a work party from 8 AM-12 PM. We will be adding soil to the meditation garden space and then planting native and low water plants!! Fill out this form if you can come!
 
Encourage your student to sign up for our annual Talent Show on Thursday, Apr 20 at 7pm in the PAC! Applications to perform are due Thursday, Mar 30 and all talents are welcome!
 
The Diversity Board is hosting the annual Cultural Fair on Thursday, Apr 20 from 5-7pm in the big gym. If you sign up, you get to represent a country of your choosing! There will be food, entertainment, music, and much more. If you are interested, review the sign–upgenius.
 
Next Steps With the Don: Administration will be facilitating a student forum on Wednesday, Mar 29 during academy in the library if students are interested in continuing the conversation. The same presentation will be presented at the Dons Dialogue on Wednesday, Apr 19 to any parents interested, followed by a survey sent out to the community.
 
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Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

It’s the musical, Legally Blond! Don’t miss this opportunity to see our annual musical beginning this Wednesday through Saturday. Students have worked incredibly hard on the production! Buy your ticket today! If you are coming to Wednesday’s opening night, please plan to come to the pre-musical tailgate at 6pm in the front quad.
 
Might your student be interested in supporting the Legally Blonde production on Mar 22-25? They can sign up here to bring pink-themed food for the Legally Blonde tailgate on Wednesday. Instructions are in the SignUpGenius!
 
Acalanes will host the Special Olympics on Friday, Apr 21. It is a wonderful event attended by schools throughout the county. We need about 100 student volunteers so if your student is interested in helping, please encourage them to come to room 314 to get a permission form and sign up for a volunteer slot. Parents– we also need your help at the Special Olympics – please sign up to volunteer HERE!
 
Calling all 2027 families! Only a couple more weeks to order your exclusive Class of 2027 spirit pack! The deadline is Friday, Mar 31 – place your order today!
 
Garden Work Days – We Need You!
We are almost done with the meditation garden and need help to get the plants in!
Please come Sunday, Mar 19 from 9am-1pm and/or Sunday, Mary 26 from 8am-12pm. We will be adding soil to the meditation garden space and then planting native and low water plants!! Fill out this form if you can come!
 
Encourage your student to sign up for our annual Talent Show on Thursday, Apr 20 at 7pm in the PAC! Applications to perform are due Thursday, Mar 30 and all talents are welcome!
 
The Diversity Board is hosting the annual Cultural Fair on Thursday, Apr 20 from 5-7pm in the big gym. If you sign up, you get to represent a country of your choosing! There will be food, entertainment, music, and much more. If you are interested, review the sign–upgenius.
 
Next Steps With the Don: Last week students engaged in educational lessons about the history of Acalanes and our mascot, the Don. Administration will be facilitating a student forum on Wednesday, Mar 29 during academy in the library if students are interested in continuing the conversation. The same presentation will be presented at the Dons Dialogue on Wednesday, Apr 19 to any parents interested, followed by a survey sent out to the community.
 
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Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

Women’s Excellence Month
Check out the calendar of events! Students have planned a full month of great activities, including:

• Movie Night in the library Tuesday, Mar 14 at 6pm
• Club events throughout the month of March to celebrate and educate

A Look at Acalanes and the History of the Don
In response to an ongoing conversation regarding our mascot in our school community, the Associated Student Body and a representative student group have reflected on our Acalanes mascot. This week, during academy, student facilitators will be leading educational presentations about our mascot and its history. Following the presentations, there will be two open student forums to hear student opinions and voices. We will also present to parent groups throughout the month of April and release a survey to  students, alumni, and parents to gather feedback and opinions in order to inform our next steps, if any. Student government looks forward to the opportunity to hear from our constituents in the coming weeks.
 
Acalanes Job Fair – this Wednesday during lunch
Check out the list of confirmed employers for our Acalanes Job Fair. Remind your student to get ready, get prepared and seek out employment opportunities!
 
Acalanes is hosting a clothing drive with Youth Homes, a non-profit that provides services to underserved youth in the Bay Area. The drive continues through Wednesday, Mar 15 and you/your student can drop new or used clothes in the collection bins by the front office.
 
The Acalanes Community Outreach Board is holding a fundraiser for Turkey and Syria in response to the earthquakes that those countries have recently faced. There are jars throughout classrooms for cash and checks and we have an online donation pagewhere people can donate. For more information about the earthquakes, check out this World Vision website.
 
Might your student be interested in supporting the Legally Blonde production on Mar 22-25? They can sign up here to bring pink-themed food for the Legally Blonde tailgate on Mar 22 at 6pm. Instructions are in the SignUpGenius!
 
Acalanes will host the Special Olympics on Friday, Apr 21. It is a wonderful event attended by schools throughout the county. We need about 100 student volunteers- if your student is interested in helping, please encourage them to come to room 314 to get a permission form and sign up for a volunteer slot. Parents- we also need your help at the Special Olympics – please sign up to volunteer HERE!
 
2022-2023 Clubs
It is not too late to join a club! Encourage your student to check one or two out. You can view all clubs here.
 
Gratitude Grams
Want to show appreciation to friends, family and staff? Buy a gratitude gram on the webstore filled with fun toys and snacks. Embrace the attitude of gratitude!
 
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
 
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

Women’s Excellence Month
Check out the calendar of events! Students have planned a full month of great activities, including:

• Open Mic Night at Sideboard on Thursday, Mar 9 at 5pm
• Movie Night in the library Tuesday, Mar 14 at 6pm
• Club events throughout the month of March to celebrate and educate

Acalanes Job Fair – Wednesday, Mar 15 at lunch
Check out the list of confirmed employers for our Acalanes Job Fair. Remind your student to get ready, get prepared and seek out employment opportunities!
 
Acalanes is hosting a clothing drive with Youth Homes, a non-profit that provides services to underserved youth in the Bay Area. The drive continues through Mar 15 and you/your student can drop new or used clothes in the collection bins by the front office.
 
The Acalanes Community Outreach Board is holding a fundraiser for Turkey and Syria in response to the earthquakes that those countries have recently faced. There are going to be jars throughout classrooms for cash and checks and we have an online donation pagewhere students can donate. For more information about the earthquakes, check out this World Vision website.
 
Might your student be interested in supporting the Legally Blonde production on Mar 22-25? They can sign up here to bring pink-themed food for the Legally Blonde tailgate on Mar 22 at 6pm. Instructions are in the SignUpGenius!
 
Acalanes will host the Special Olympics on Friday, Apr 21. It is a wonderful event attended by schools throughout the county. We need about 100 student volunteers- if your student is interested in helping, please encourage them to come to room 314 to get a permission form and sign up for a volunteer slot. Acalanes Parents! We also need your help at the Special Olympics – please sign up to volunteer HERE!
 
2022-2023 Clubs
It is not too late to join a club! Encourage your student to check one or two out. You can view all clubs here.
 
Gratitude Grams
Want to show appreciation to friends, family and staff? Buy a gratitude gram on the webstore filled with fun toys and snacks. Embrace the attitude of gratitude!
 
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
 
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

It’s SPIRIT WEEK at Acalanes this week! Encourage your student to participate in dress-up days, attend staff/student basketball in the gym and get ready for our March Madness rally on Friday.
Monday: ACA Fan Day (wear Acalanes gear)
Tuesday: Athletes and Mathletes
Wednesday: BBQ vs. Soccer Parent
Thursday: Business Attire
Friday: Jersey Day
 
3 v 3 Staff/Student Basketball begins on Monday at lunch and we have 14 teams ready to compete for the golden trophy. Mr. Morford won it last year – who will take it this year?
 
Wednesday during academy in the library is a dialogue & discussion on the pressure of being a female in sports. This is being led by the Female Athlete Board, club leaders and leadership.
 
ASB & Class Officer Elections
Please encourage your student to vote for next year’s ASB officers and class officers. We are incredibly proud of every student choosing to run for office.
 
Is your student looking for community service hours? If so, they should consider attending Brown Bag Lunch Day on Sunday, Mar 5!
This is a community service event that distributes lunches to the homeless in San Francisco. Click the link to sign up/learn more: Brown Bag Lunch Google Form
 
Powderpuff
Students can play by themselves or with a friend! Sign up here by Tuesday, Feb 28.
Any senior guys interested in being a coach for our annual PowderPuff Girls Flag Football tournament can sign up here by Tuesday, Feb 28.
 
Acalanes Job Fair
On Wednesday, Mar 15 at lunch we are hosting our first ever Job Fair. As of today, we have 15 confirmed businesses attending with more confirming everyday. Every business present is hiring students! Start talking about it now and encourage your student to check it out!
 
2022-2023 Clubs
It is not too late to join a club!  Encourage your student to check 1 or 2 out. You can view all clubs here.
 
Gratitude Grams
Want to show appreciation to friends, family and staff? Buy a gratitude gram on the webstore filled with fun toys and snacks. Embrace the attitude of gratitude!
 
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
 
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

Acalanes celebrates Black Excellence Month! We challenge all from the Acalanes community to get involved, learn something, celebrate and opt in. Students can check out the calendar of events here – encourage your student to attend an event or two!
 
Our spring spirit webstore closes this Tuesday, Feb 21. Don’t forget to place your order! Items will be available for pick-up at the end of March. Check it all out here.
 
Is your student looking for community service hours? Two opportunities:
Join the Acalanes Green Team to work on creating a more sustainable school community. Help students sort trash at trash stations in the frosh and sophomore quads. Students can sign up here! We will have our first informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb 22 at lunch!
 
Brown Bag Lunch Day
Volunteer for Brown Bag Lunch Day on Sunday, Mar 5! Brown Bag Lunch Day is a community service event that distributes lunches to the homeless in San Francisco. Click the link to sign up/learn more: Brown Bag Lunch Google Form
 
The Class Cup will continue this week with volleyball. Each grade has one team to participate in the event. Everyone is welcome to join! Come support your class and have fun!!! Students can sign up here and check out the current points standings here.
 
3v3 March Madness Basketball will be Mar 1-3 during lunch in the big gym. Students can sign up to play in teams of 3- 2 students and 1 staff member. Only one student per team can be a current Acalanes Basketball player.
 
2022-2023 Clubs
It is not too late to join a club!  Encourage your student to check 1 or 2 out. You can view all clubs here.
 
Gratitude Grams
Want to show appreciation to friends, family and staff? Buy a gratitude gram on the webstore filled with fun toys and snacks. Embrace the attitude of gratitude!
 
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
 
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

Acalanes celebrates Black Excellence Month! We challenge all from the Acalanes community to get involved, learn something, celebrate and opt in. Students can check out the calendar of events here – encourage your student to attend an event or two!
 
It’s LOVE Week at Acalanes!

• Monday we will hand out donut holes to our juniors.
• Tuesday we will make flower bouquets in the frosh quad.
• Wednesday we will have a dessert bar on the senior deck.
• Thursday we will make chocolate covered strawberries in the front quad.

Student Government 2023-2024
Current 8th graders: Applications are now available and are posted on the Acalanes home page. They are due tomorrow, Monday, Feb 13. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Walton.
 
Is your student looking for community service hours?
Join the Acalanes Green Team to work on creating a more sustainable school community. Help students sort trash at trash stations in the frosh and sophomore quads. Students can sign up here! We will have our first informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb 22 at lunch!
 
The Class Cup will continue Feb 22-24 with volleyball. Encourage your student to sign up and play! A link will be  in the Daily Bulletin.
 
3v3 March Madness Basketball will be Mar 1-3 during lunch in the big gym. Students can sign up to play in teams of 3- 2 students and 1 staff member. Only one student per team can be a current Acalanes Basketball player.
 
Looking for Acalanes spiritwear? Our spring spiritwear webstore is open along with EXCLUSIVE frosh spirit packs for the Class of 2027. Check it all out here. Last day to order from the spirit webstore is Tuesday, Feb 21.
 
2022-2023 Clubs
It is not too late to join a club!  Encourage your student to check 1 or 2 out. You can view all clubs here.
 
Gratitude Grams
Want to show appreciation to friends, family and staff? Buy a gratitude gram on the webstore filled with fun toys and snacks. Embrace the attitude of gratitude!
 
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
 
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

Acalanes celebrates Black Excellence Month! We challenge all from the Acalanes community to get involved, learn something, celebrate and opt in. Students can check out the calendar of events here – encourage your student to attend an event or two!
 
Where will The Force be this week? We’ll be at women’s basketball on Tuesday and Thursday. The FORCE shirts will be for sale at the game along with Dons rally towels. Join us!
 
Student Government 2023-2024
Current 8th graders: Applications are now available and are posted on the Acalanes home page. They are due Monday, Feb 13. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Walton.
 
Looking for Acalanes spiritwear? Our spring spiritwear webstore is now open along with EXCLUSIVE frosh spirit packs for the Class of 2027. Check it all out here.
 
2022-2023 Clubs
We had an amazing spring club day and are so excited for the current 59 active clubs on campus! Encourage your student to check 1 or 2 out. You can view all clubs here.
 
Gratitude Grams
Want to show appreciation to friends, family and staff? Buy a gratitude gram on the webstore filled with fun toys and snacks. Embrace the attitude of gratitude!
 
Calendar of events:
Feb 6 – Feb 13: Valentine Grams on sale (class of 2026 fundraiser)
Feb 7: Class of 2024 Chipotle fundraiser from 4-9pm
Feb 10: Acalanes Community equity lesson in class during academy
Feb 10: Black Student Union, Queer Student Alliance & Feminist Club host a dialogue at lunch in room 507.
Feb 10: Class of 2026 Pizza My Heart fundraiser from 4-10pm
 
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
 
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

Student Government 2023-2024
Is your student interested in participating in student government next year? Applications are now available and are due Friday, Feb 3 for current 9th, 10th and 11th graders. There are elected and appointed positions and there is a spot for everyone! For the full list of committees, check out the descriptions.

Current 8th graders: Applications are now available and are posted on the Acalanes home page. They are due Monday, Feb 13. If your student attends Stanley, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, Jan 31 during lunch in Ms. Shegoian’s room.
 
Looking for Acalanes spiritwear? Our spring spiritwear webstore is now open along with EXCLUSIVE frosh spirit packs for the Class of 2027. Check it all out here.
 
A Night in New Orleans – An All District Dance
On Friday, Feb 3 from 7-9pm, Acalanes will be hosting an all district dance. Tickets are $10 and available on Go Fan. Ticket prices include games, DJ, snacks & crafts. Sponsored by the Black Student Union.
 
Where will The Force be this week? We’ll be at boys basketball & boys soccer onThursday night!. The FORCE shirts will be for sale at the game along with Dons rally towels. Join us!
 
2022-2023 Clubs
We had an amazing spring club day and are so excited for the current 59 active clubs on campus! Encourage your student to check 1 or 2 out. You can view all clubs here.
 
Gratitude Grams
Want to show appreciation to friends, family and staff? Buy a gratitude gram on the webstore filled with fun toys and snacks. Embrace the attitude of gratitude.
 
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
 
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher