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APC in Action
THANK YOUR APC CLASS LIAISONS!
Do you know your Class Liaisons? If not, get to know this dedicated team of parent volunteers.
The Liaisons serve as the primary link between parents, the Associated Student Body (ASB) Class Officers and the AHS Leadership class. They work closely with the elected class officers to raise money and plan events from Freshman through Senior years. These hard working teams can be seen staffing the snack shack, planning the parent parties, and assisting with HOCO, Prom, Grad Night and so much more. They share weekly class updates in our APC newsletter (see APC Class Updates below). Please read their sections carefully and sign up help!
Next time you see your Class Liaison, please thank them for all they do for our students and the Acalanes community.
Co-Head Liaisons: Sarah Cusumano and Heidi Keely
Class of 2024: Claire Gallacher, Beth Goldberg, Becki Hanson, Joy Martin, Amy Parlett
Class of 2025: Alison Cocotis, Samantha Duff, Jen Fish, Holly McShane, Sherry Quinn
Class of 2026: Andrea Hilsabeck, Stefania Kaplanes, Heidi Keely, Gretchen La Rotonda
Class of 2027: Hazel Blackhart, Stephanie Hamilton, Erica Mason, Jeannine Palmer
APC FALL GRANT APPLICATIONS - Deadline Extended till Friday, Oct 13!
There is still time to submit an APC grant request, as the deadline has been extended until Friday, Oct 13. If you have an activity or project idea, we want to know more! The application is open to any AHS student, staff, teacher or parent. Any grant requests for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community are welcome.
Click here for criteria and application. Completed applications and questions can be submitted to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
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APC Membership & Fundraising
APC is 100% PARENT FUNDED!
We are very close to reaching our pledged amount of $185,000 and only need $30,000 more to get there! Our suggested donation is $350 per student and we ask that you consider donating today if you haven’t already - truly, any amount counts! -
Parents Club Pro-Tip
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!
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Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
JUNE 2024 TRIP TO FRANCE & SWITZERLAND
Does your student love to travel? Acalanes staff is taking students on a trip to Europe this summer and students in any grade can attend. The only requirement is an interest in travel! This summer we are going to France and Switzerland. This trip has a little bit of everything -- ancient/historical sites, relaxing beaches, awe-inspiring locations, amazing food, and a once-in-a-lifetime bonding experience with your Acalanes peers.
For anyone interested in going on the Europe trip this summer, please follow this link to preview the trip and to register.
Here is the link to the meeting video to learn more.
The deadline to sign up is Dec 1, so please do so as soon as you can if you're interested.
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Parent Education
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
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
There are several groups to recognize in the month of October. It is the second half of National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Arts and Humanities month, Filipino Heritage Month, LGBT History Month and National Disability Awareness Month. Indigenous People’s Day will be celebrated on Oct 9 and National Coming Out Day is Oct 11. We will have information on many of these topics in the coming newsletters, so keep an eye out!
Please join us on Tuesday, Oct 17 for a presentation with Alberto Ledesma in the Acalanes library at 7pm**. All parents and students in the district are invited. Alberto Ledesma, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at UC Berkeley, will share his experience as an undocumented immigrant to “hyper documents” university professor, and more. Check out his book Diary of a ReluctantDreamer.
**Members of the DEI committee will be gathering prior to the presentation in the front quad at 6:40pm for a meet and greet. Please join us to connect and build a more robust parent community. Open to all parents and caregivers!
On Friday, Oct 23, there is also a Dia De Los Muertos Dance Concert at St. Mary’s College from 8-10pm presented by Baile Folklorico Guadalupano and SMC Dance Company. All are welcome! You can read more about it here.
If you would like to learn more about the DEIB committee please contact us. Our next meeting is Sunday, Nov 5. And please follow us! We post activities and opportunities happening around the Bay Area.
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