• Parent Education

    January 22, 2021

    Replay: Challenge Success presents “A Healthy Approach to College Admissions” Did you miss the chance to join this informative and engaging session? Watch the replay here. Additionally, here are several follow-up resources suggested by Challenge Success:

    Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni
    What Matters the Most by Paul Tough
    The Truth About College Admissions by Brennan Bernard
    Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo

  • School Nurse

    January 22, 2021
    Parents! Please report any COVID-related absences to the Attendance Recorder as soon as possible so I can do appropriate follow-up. Team Vaccine! Interested in Volunteering with Contra Costa Health Services Covid Vaccine Administration? Here are the requirements to volunteer:   
    • Current license: RN, LVN, EMT, or DDS, PharmD or MD. 
    • Completed background check and TB Test (provided by Contra Costa County)
    • Completed online mandatory trainings Covid-19 Vaccine Training (ca.gov)
    • Ability to volunteer 24 hours a week from Sunday through Saturday. Hours vary depending on assignment.
    • Candidates must be able to work at all Contra Costa sites and have reliable transportation. 
    • If you can meet the minimum requirements, please complete the Volunteer Information Form and send to: COVID19Volunteers@cchealth.org.  
    Medical Documentation for Students - We still need updated medical documentation for your student, especially if they will be participating in the Hybrid Model. Does your student need medication available at school? Does your student have updated medical issues/health issues? Do they have a new immunization record? Parents, please make sure you turn in any pertinent medical forms for your students for this school year, especially if your students will be in the Hybrid Model. See this page on my website and let me know if you have any questions. COVID District Protocol - Available on AUHSD site and on my site. Be COVID Proactive! See update on my google site. Stay healthy by keeping this symptom checklist in mind. “Bubbles” and “Pods” - consider the “stealth health” of yours.  We need to keep this up even with the vaccine rollout! Dvora Citron, RN, MS Acalanes School Nurse Google Site dcitron@auhsdschools.org IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

  • Sports

    January 22, 2021

    The CIF North Coast Section (NCS) met last week and approved a sports framework to allow local leagues to create a sports schedule in accordance with guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Read the statement here.

    Diablo Athletic League (DAL), the local league for AHS sports, also met last week to establish a preliminary schedule for “purple tier” sports beginning February 1. (If the current, regional Stay at Home Order extends beyond February 1, the season would be postponed.) Read more from the DAL here. 

  • General Announcements

    January 15, 2021

    Cancelled: Tuesday, Jan 26 PSAT for Sophomores
    The AUHSD District has cancelled the PSAT for Sophomores at Acalanes High School on January 26 due to the extension of the California Stay at Home Order. The school day schedule has been adjusted accordingly, with Tuesday, January 26 returning to a regular class schedule. 

    Registrants may either defer their exam payment/registration to be applied to the Fall 2021 PSAT exam (date TBD), or receive a full refund of the $30 exam cost. To choose the refund option, please email Hannah Welling at hwelling@auhsdschools.org by January 31. If you do not email your refund request by January 31, your student will automatically be registered for/paid for the Fall 2021 PSAT. Please contact Hannah Welling with any questions.

  • APC in Action

    January 15, 2021

    Dons Dialogue Replay
    If you missed Friday’s Dons Dialogue with Principal Bell, click     here for a replay. (approx. 90 minutes)

    ICYMI: A Healthy Approach to College Admissions presented by Challenge Success
    Visit the Parent Education section below for a replay link to last week’s presentation.

    2020-21 Acalanes & President's Volunteer Service Awards Program
    Spring is the time for students to submit their volunteer service applications and now is the time to start getting organized! Given the limited volunteer opportunities, we reduced the service hour minimum to 20 hours to help more students qualify for the Acalanes Award. The President's Volunteer Service award is a federal program and we cannot modify their minimum number of hours/program requirements. 

    We encourage students to be creative with ideas that can turn into volunteer opportunities while following guidelines to keep yourself, families and neighbors safe.  Ideas to consider (verification of hours is still necessary):

    • Grocery shopping or running errands for senior, disabled or at-risk neighbors
    • Tutoring or Homework help (unpaid) for younger students in your neighborhood (non-family members)
    • AHS Clubs focused on service such as Key Club, Children's Hospital, Equip for Equality, Environmental, Asian Student Union, SAGE, Protect Animals Worldwide

    If you have a great idea about a way to be of service in your community and want to see if it qualifies under the AHS program, email us!  In the meantime, download the service award application forms here. Then submit completed, scanned applications between March 25 and April 10, 2021 to communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    January 15, 2021

    Tuesday, Jan 26 at 10am ACA Chat Live with Andrea Powers & Katherine Walton
    Join the first ACA Chat Live of 2021. If you haven’t joined before, these are “not to miss” events. Topics and Zoom details will be shared next week.

    Thursday, Jan 28 ACA “We’ve Got Heart” DAY Campus Drive-Thru
    ACA Strong spirit has kicked into high gear for 2021. Encourage your students to participate in the first ACA DAY of the new year. 

      • ALL students who attend will receive a new! ACA Strong blue t-shirt
      • Monument Crisis Center’s Food Drive - Donations of peanut butter and boxes of cereal would be greatly appreciated. The crisis center is servicing twice as many families during COVID-19 so all donations are welcome!
    • ACA DAY Schedule
      • 2:30-3:00pm SENIORS (Celebrating “College Apps are Done!”)
      • 3:00-3:30pm Juniors
      • 3:30-4:00pm Sophomores
      • 4:00-4:30pm Freshman

    ACA Strong T-Shirts for Sale at ACA DAY
    For AHS parents (and siblings) who also want the new ACA Strong t-shirt, we will have extras available for purchase at the ACA DAY Campus Drive-Thru on 1/28. $10, cash only please. 

    Questions, comments, or feedback, email aca@acalanesparentsclub.com.