Weekly News & Announcements

Wellness Center

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In honor of Suicide Prevention Week this week, the Wellness Center has teamed up with Student Leadership to offer a ton of opportunities for students to foster awareness around suicide prevention and to get involved in supporting themselves and their peers. Some of our activities include Kahoot trivia games, a positive affirmation station, gratitude grams and a short suicide prevention documentary and discussion with the Wellness team. Please encourage your students to get involved!
 
Suicide is preventable and knowing the signs of someone that might be contemplating suicide is invaluable. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has shared this important information about what can lead to suicide, the risk factors and the protective factors to consider. Even though suicide is a taboo subject, if you think someone you know may be suicidal, it is best to discuss your concerns with them directly and encourage them to seek support.

Performing & Visual Arts

The Acalanes High School Choir Vocal Groups will be singing at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, Saturday, Sep 23, 2:30-3pm on the Community Stage. Stroll on down to the stage and support our AHS singers.

LPIE

Join us at the 26th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival!
Sep 23, 10am-7pm & Sep 24, 10am-6pm
Did you know that the Art & Wine Festival is a fundraiser for the City of Lafayette and that LPIE is the largest beneficiary? Did you know that the people who work the ticket booth are volunteers? Come have some fun and help LPIE at the same time by staffing the Festival Ticket Booth and/or the LPIE Booth at this year's festival! Children 12 and up are welcome to volunteer at the LPIE Booth, adults only for the ticket booth. Click HERE to show your support for our schools!

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Sports

This week’s can’t miss events:

Girls golf
Monday, Sep 11 Las Lomas HS at Contra Costa CC at 3:30pm.

Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Sep 12 host Northgate HS. Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Thursday, Sep 14 at Las Lomas HS. Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.

Girls tennis
Tuesday, Sep 12 College Park HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, Sep 14 Campolindo HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.

Boys water polo
Tuesday, Sep 12 at Pioneer HS. Varsity at 5pm and JV at 6pm.
Thursday, Sep 14 host Castro Valley HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.
 
Football
Thursday, Sep 14 Frosh host Livermore HS at 5pm.
 
Girls water polo
Saturday, Sep 16 Varsity host Santa Cruz HS at 9am, JV host Soquel HS at 12pm and Varsity host Soquel HS at 2pm.

Cross country
Saturday, Sep 16 Farmer Invitational at Hayward HS.
 
You may view the 2023-2024 Athletic Update by clicking HERE.

Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Lafayette Res Run for Education!
 
Run/walk downtown Lafayette in the 2-mile fun run/walk or 5k, or strive for your best 10k time, which includes going around the Lafayette Reservoir on race day, Sunday, Oct 22. There is also a virtual option around the paved trail of the reservoir from Oct 12-21. Lafayette's public schools are beneficiaries of this event, with 15% percent of each registration going back to Acalanes - so be sure to choose Acalanes during the registration process!

• The first 100 students to register from each school will receive a voucher at packet pickup for 1/4 lb of bulk candy from Zoonie’s Candy Shop! Yes, even high school students!
• The school who increases their number of runners most compared to last year will receive an additional $500 beneficiary check! 

Let’s go Dons!

Parents Club Pro-Tip

MEET OUR ATTENDANCE CLERKS

Tina Gullberg, Attendance & Health Clerk

Tina joined the Acalanes office team five years ago. She moved to the Bay Area from Utah nine years ago with her husband Trig, their son Ethan and daughter Eliza. Ethan graduated from Acalanes in 2021 and Eliza is now a junior at Acalanes.

Marcus Payton, Attendance Clerk

Marcus is new to Acalanes and just  joined the Attendance team this summer. Be sure to stop by and give Marcus a warm Acalanes welcome.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Q&A

How do I report absences or late arrivals?
Parents/Guardians need to report absences, late arrivals or early dismissals to the 24-hour attendance line (925-980-3973) or send an email to ahsattendance@auhsdschools.org. Absences not excused after 24 hours will be turned to cuts.
 
How do I excuse my student for an appointment or early release during the day?
Please report any early releases as soon as possible so the office can have your student's pass ready to go. Call the 24-hour attendance line and leave a message or send an email. The messages are checked frequently. But if your student needs to leave right away, please call the office directly at 925-280-3970 ext. 7126. If your student does not know about the appointment please let us know so we can make arrangements to have the student sent to the office.
 
How does my student sign out once I have called the attendance line/email?
Your student needs to come to the attendance office before the class they are leaving early from to pick up an off-campus pass. This is their ticket to get out of class. Once they have their pass they can leave class at the designated time, come back to the attendance office to scan the QR code and sign out. If they return the same day, they will return to the attendance office to sign in and pick up a re-admit slip. Signing in/out from the office is mandatory for safety reasons.
 
Can tardies be excused? Yes, with a medical or dental note and a student sign in. Otherwise, parents cannot excuse tardiness.
 
For more detailed information, visit the District website attendance reporting here.