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Coronavirus Updates and Postponed Events
Click here for the latest updates from the Acalanes High School.
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Co-Presidents’ Message
It’s been a busy time on campus. Spring sports are in full bloom, and last week’s spring musical Urinetown received rave audience reviews with vast numbers of students showing up to support and cheer for their peers. Bravo!
Just a reminder that this week is a short week as Friday, March 13, is a Staff Development Day. Thanks to your donations, APC provides $35,000 of funding each school year for staff development for teachers and staff like Friday’s development day. We look forward to sharing more regularly in our APC in Action section how this funding supports development of our AHS teachers and staff.
Dawn Brightbill and Sarah Cusumano
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Mar 20 to Apr 10: Volunteer Service Awards Program Applications
With the support of the APC, Acalanes recognizes students for their volunteerism through the nationally recognized President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Acalanes Volunteer Service Award.</strong > All program information, including application and tracking forms, can be picked up in the Counseling office or downloaded from the Acalanes website (under College & Career Center). Quick links below.
- Volunteer Service Awards overview
- Guidelines & Requirements
- Application & Tracking forms
Return completed application forms to the counseling office between Mar 20 - April 10, 2020. Questions? Email program coordinators.
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Course request confirmation letters
Course request confirmation letters were recently mailed to all students for the 2020-2021 school year. Please review course selections with your student for accuracy. Acalanes faculty is currently building class schedules based on this information. Keep in mind that the school works hard to accommodate preferred schedules, but can make no guarantees. Final course schedules are distributed at Dons Day in August.
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Membership & Fundraising
Looking for a unique graduation gift? Give a Legacy Brick and help leave a lasting impression on the Dons Legacy Wall! Families can pay tribute to your upcoming graduate, past graduates, a favorite teacher, or anyone who has contributed to your time at Acalanes. You can even dedicate a brick to your AHS sports team, performance group or favorite club. To order your personalized brick before the May 1 deadline, make your $250 tax deductible donation to Acalanes Parents Club on the AHS Web Store.
Questions? Please contact Melissa Arends.
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School Nurse
Take the same steps you would take to stay healthy during cold and flu season.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, particularly after coughing or sneezing. If you don’t have access to running water, use an alcohol-based hand cleanser.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Stay away from people who are sick.
- Don’t share makeup, food, dishes or eating utensils.
- Wearing a surgical mask will not protect you from getting sick.
When to keep your student home from school? HERE
CDC Information on Coronavirus
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Transitions Workshop for Senior Parents
Tuesday, March 10 from 7-8:30pm in the Acalanes Library
Led by Joe Ianora, certified educational coach and licensed marriage and family therapist, this workshop focuses on the issues surrounding families as they enter the new, post-graduation phase of their lives. This workshop is free and no registration is required.
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How to Successfully Engage with Homework
Wednesday, Mar 11 at 7pm in the Acalanes Library
Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) welcomes parents to a discussion on best practices related to homework. Administrative staff will review the updated 2019-2020 homework policy and share highlights, successes, challenges and next steps. This event is open to all AUHSD school parents; no advance registration is required.
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Sports
Thursday, April 9 from 7-8:30pm in the Acalanes Library.
Wrapping up the 2019-2020 Speaker Series, we have David Solo, President of Special Olympics Northern California along with a special guest. They will present a unique program to our community about inclusion in diverse circumstances. Please click here to reserve your seat.
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Co-Presidents’ Message
We hope all Acalanes families enjoyed the 4-day weekend! February is shaping up to be a busy month for Dons’ parents. We hope you will mark your calendar for the following upcoming events:
- Dons Dialogue: February 21
- APC Sponsored Just Mercy Screening for Black History Month: February 24
- APC Parent Education Event with Parent Expert Dr. Dan Peters: February 27
We are in the early stages of filling APC Exec Board and volunteer positions for the 2020-2021 school year. There are numerous ways to get involved and put your talents to good use! Take a look at all of the possibilities on the APC Job Descriptions page. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact APC Parliamentarian Meg Fellner who is heading up the Nominating Committee.
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Friday, Feb 21 APC Dons Dialogue
Friday, Feb 21, 8:45-10am, Acalanes Collaboration Center
Join us for another Dons Dialogue this Friday. Topics include:
- Department updates from Math, Special Education and Career Tech Ed
- California State (CAASPP) Math Assessment Report
- Restorative Practices as a Response to Student Discipline
As always, parking will be reserved in the small lot adjacent to the gym, and refreshments will be served. See you there.
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Friday, Feb 21: Last Call for APC Spring Grant Program Applications!
The deadline for submission is this Friday, Feb 21 at noon. Teachers, students and parents are welcome to submit a grant proposal, utilizing the application form. Guidelines for grant submissions are also available. Email completed applications to Laura White or deliver to the APC box in the office.
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