General Announcements

APC in Action

DONS DIALOGUE – FRIDAY, JAN 19 at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center
We hope to see you for our January Dons Dialogue. Join us to hear all about the course selection process and timeline from the Counseling Department. Plus, teachers will join us to discuss HSD/Ethnic Studies, PE Considerations, AP African American Studies, AP Psychology, Data Science & Statistics, and Instrumental Music & Beginning Band. And of course there will be Q&A time plus coffee and treats!

We know it’s hard to believe, but course selections for next year are due the week of February 5! So be sure to attend (and encourage your students to attend) all the events available to assist with the course selection process (Dons Dialogue, Open House & Course Preview and class academies).

WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED?
Help do something positive for our school and students?
APC is looking for parents who want to make a difference and enhance our students’ high school experience. There is no better way than joining our vast APC Board. From big roles to smaller event driven jobs, the 2024-25 APC Board slate is opening soon. Click here to learn more about all the APC roles and how you can help AHS next year. If interested, please email past-president and Parliamentarian, Veronique Kuhner.

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APC in Action

JANUARY DONS DIALOGUE – SAVE THE DATE
Please join us for the first Dons Dialogue of 2024. Friday, Jan 19 at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center. We will hear from Principal Shawn and other Acalanes Staff members plus time for open Q&A. The detailed agenda will be released in the APC Newsletter next week.
Coffee and teats will be served!

FINALS FUEL IN ACTION!
Thank you to all the families that contributed snacks, funds or time to hand out fun snacks and encouraging words to all our students between exams. This is a special Acalanes tradition and one of the best volunteer roles on campus. If you missed your opportunity to help this winter, don’t worry Finals Fuel will be back in the spring.
Special thanks to our APC Co-Chairs Stephanie Asadorian and Regan Scovic!

Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

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Finals Prep

Finals week is here! Tomorrow, Dec 18 is the regular class schedule and then the finals schedule begins on Tuesday, Dec 19 through Friday, Dec 22:


 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS:

  • Teacher Office Hours: Tuesday, Dec 19 from 8:30-10:20am during 0 period final.
  • Peer Tutoring:  Finals Week Hours
    • Monday, Dec 18, regular hours (academy, lunch, 7th Period and 1 hour after final school bell).
    • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Dec 19-21) from 12:50-3pm.
  • Wellness Center:  Finals Week Hours
    • Monday, Dec 18, regular hours (8am-4pm).
    • Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday (Dec 19-22) from 8am-1pm.
  • Acalanes Library:  Finals Week Hours
    • Monday, Dec 18, regular hours (7:30am-5pm).
    • Tuesday (Dec 19) and Thursday (Dec 21) from 7:30am-3pm.
    • Wednesday (Dec 20) and Friday (Dec 22) from 7:30am-1pm.

Check out our Finals Prep Webpage for more information and resources!

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APC in Action

Finals Fuel –  we’re almost there!
Thank you to all the families who have already contributed. We are close, but still need some more help to pull off this beloved Acalanes/APC tradition.

Help our students finish strong by providing snacks in between their finals. You can help refuel and recharge our Dons in several ways:

  • Purchase snacks now and deliver to a residence near AHS
  • Purchase snacks from our Amazon wish list and items will be sent directly to a residence for transport to AHS
  • Donate money and we’ll shop for you: Venmo @Stephanie-Asadorian (any amount is welcome and appreciated)
  • Volunteer to hand out snacks on campus Tuesday, Dec 19 – Friday, Dec 22

Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

 

 

 

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Finals Prep

We have your students covered as they prepare to finish the semester strong! Please be sure to visit our APC website for even more information on all events planned to support our students through finals.

EXAM JAM
Wednesday, Dec 13 from 3-5pm in the Library
Kick start your finals studying and preparation during Exam Jam. We will have teachers from each department along with peer tutors on hand to support and answer questions. It is a great opportunity to finish up study guides and begin studying while enjoying delicious snacks and a quiet environment. Exam Jam is open to all students. See you there!

FROSH FINALS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Thursday, Dec 14 during lunch in the Library
Come hear from teachers in English, Math, World History, Living Earth & World Language about best practices to prepare for finals. They will not only share information on finals but best ways to study as well. Finals goodie bags will be given to the first 200 Frosh thanks to APC! 
*The Frosh will also all participate in a special Frosh Connect session in PE classes on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The topic is all about final exams and tips to prepare from juniors and seniors.

WELLNESS WINTER WORKSHOP
Friday, Dec 15 during Academy
Our Wellness in the Winter session is a space to gather together and practice coping skills to thrive during finals and a long break with family. Sign up for this academy.

CANINE STRESS BUSTERS
Friday, Dec 15 during lunch in the Front Quad
Come hug it out with your favorite four-legged friends. Therapy dogs will be on campus to provide smiles and tail wags to help reduce stress and provide a general sense of connection to our students. In addition, there will be tables with various stress free activities!
 
And don’t forget to encourage your student to take advantage of these additional resources:

  • Peer Tutoring during every academy, lunch, 7th period, and every day for 1 hour after the final school bell.
  • Wellness Center is open for students to drop in Monday through Friday from 8am – 4pm (with teacher approval during class hours).
  • Acalanes Library is open from 7:30am to 5pm daily.

Check out our Finals Prep Webpage for more information and resources!

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General Administration Announcements

Please see the finals schedule below for Tuesday, Dec 19 through Friday, Dec 22.

Please review all the Finals Prep resources available to your students as described above and encourage your students to participate!

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APC in Action

FINALS FUEL –  A much loved Acalanes APC Tradition!
This is a wonderful way to get on campus and make a difference! Help our students finish strong by providing snacks in between their finals.You can help refuel and recharge our Dons in several ways:

  • Purchase snacks prior to finals week and deliver to a residence near AHS
  • Purchase snacks from our Amazon wish list and items will be sent directly to a residence for transport to AHS
  • Donate money and we’ll shop for you: Venmo @Stephanie-Asadorian (any amount is welcome and appreciated)
  • Volunteer to hand out snacks on campus Tuesday, Dec 19 – Friday, Dec 22

We need more help, please sign up!

Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

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Finals Prep

We have your students covered as they prepare to finish the semester strong! Please be sure to visit our APC website for even more information on all events planned to support our students through finals.

EXAM JAM
Wednesday, Dec 13 from 3-5pm in the Library
Kick start your finals studying and preparation during Exam Jam. We will have teachers from each department along with peer tutors on hand to support and answer questions. It is a great opportunity to finish up study guides, begin to study while enjoying delicious snacks and a quiet environment. Exam Jam is open to all students. See you there!

FROSH FINALS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Thursday, Dec 14 during lunch in the Library
Come hear from teachers in English, Math, World History, Living Earth & World Language about best practices to prepare for finals. They will not only share information on finals but best ways to study as well. Finals goodie bags will be given to the first 200 Frosh thanks to APC!

WELLNESS WINTER WORKSHOP
Friday, Dec 15 during Academy
Our Wellness in the Winter session is a space to gather together and practice coping skills to thrive during finals and a long break with family. Sign up for this academy.

CANINE STRESS BUSTERS
Friday, Dec 15 during lunch in the Front Quad
Come hug it out with your favorite four-legged friends. Therapy dogs will be on campus to provide smiles and tail wags to help reduce stress and provide a general sense of connection to our students. In addition, there will be tables with various stress free activities!
 
And don’t forget to encourage your student to take advantage of these additional resources:

  • Peer Tutoring during every academy, lunch, 7th period, and every day for 1 hour after the final school bell.
  • Wellness Center is open for students to drop in Monday through Friday from 8am – 4pm (with teacher approval during class hours).
  • Acalanes Library is open from 7:30am to 5pm daily.

Check out our Finals Prep Webpage for more information and resources!

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APC in Action

We have two great opportunities to treat our well deserving teachers, staff and students!
 
APC Staff Appreciation Holiday Cookie Exchange – We need lots of volunteers to pull this off and give our teachers and staff a much deserved treat on Friday, Dec 8. Please sign up here if you are able to bake and/or purchase holiday goodies.

Finals Fuel –  This is a wonderful way to get on campus and make a difference! Help our students finish strong by providing snacks in between their finals. You can help refuel and recharge our Dons in several ways:

  • Purchase snacks prior to finals week and deliver to a residence near AHS
  • Purchase snacks from our Amazon wish list and items will be sent directly to a residence for transport to AHS
  • Donate money and we’ll shop for you: Venmo @Stephanie-Asadorian (any amount is welcome and appreciated)
  • Volunteer to hand out snacks on campus Tuesday, Dec 19 – Friday, Dec 22

Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

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General Administration Announcements

OUT OF STATE COLLEGE FAIR
Acalanes is hosting a district-wide Out-of-State College Fair on Wednesday, Nov 29 at 6:30pm for students and families to learn about scholarships opportunities and great college options. 17+ universities including Rutgers, Penn State, Oregon State University and others will be presenting.
 
Register here (to share info with the colleges) and sign up too (so Acalanes knows how many people to expect)
 
For questions, please contact dlevy@auhsdschools.org.
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