• Counseling

    November 6, 2020

    Seniors
    Many seniors have still not ordered official transcripts for college apps or updated their Naviance accounts. Students pay the $5 fee for official transcripts on the webstore. Mrs. Finn, the registrar, will process requests. Documents will be sent electronically through Naviance whenever possible. Please contact Mrs. Finn with questions. Students can review unofficial transcripts in Aeries.

    AP Exam Registration
    AP Registration ends on November 12th! Any student that may be interested in taking AP Exams must be registered in AP Classroom by November 12th - no exceptions. Students then pay on the webstore. Exams need to be paid for by March 10. Contact Hannah Welling hwelling@auhsdschools.org with questions about registration.

    Counselor Appointments
    We love talking to our students! Email is the best way to reach us. Counselors have appointment slots for students and will email them a link for signing up. We are trying to reserve the limited slots outside of class time for students. Parents can schedule a time when students are in class. 

    A- Ed      Anne Schonauer
    Ee-Kr  Christine Todd
    Ku-Ros  Marissa Meadows
    Rot-Z  Susan Martin

  • School Nurse

    November 6, 2020

    Chicken Pox???
    As of July 2019, two doses of varicella vaccine are required for California schools. Your student’s immunization record may need to be updated. Please check your records. If your student still needs the 2nd dose, this is a great time to get a FLU SHOT too! Flu vaccines are available at most medical practices and pharmacies. 

    (Fore)HEADS-UP!
    Part of our “new normal” needs to be checking our temperature each morning, especially if you are leaving your house to be in any public/social environment. That means if you don’t already have a thermometer, this is a good time to get one!

    Be Covid Proactive!
    See update on my google site. Stay healthy by keeping this symptom checklist in mind.

    Parents: Feeling Overwhelmed? Who isn’t???
    I found this     TedTalk with Elizabeth Gilbert validating and nourishing.

    Here’s a great one-pager on SLEEP to remind you why it’s so good for us.

    Is your student interested in joining the Acalanes Health & Medicine Student Club? They meet at lunch on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays. Check it out here.

    Please get in touch with me with any questions, concerns, and/or requests. I look forward to being in touch and connected!

    Dvora Citron, RN, MS
    Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
    dcitron@auhsdschools.org
    IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

  • APC in Action

    October 30, 2020

    Online Peer Tutoring
    Now is a great time to remind your student to take advantage of Peer Tutoring. Thanks to your APC donations, Peer Tutoring is FREE and available for all academic subjects. No appointment is necessary and it’s easy to participate. Click     here for the schedule. Students can access Peer Tutoring using the link emailed through Canvas every Monday morning. 

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    October 30, 2020

    AHS + Lafayette: Better Together
    Check out the signs in the city marquees in front of Safeway and Lafayette Park Hotel. It’s a great reminder of the growing partnership between our Dons community, the City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. 

    Last Chance to Donate - Ends Tomorrow! Canned Food Drive for the Contra Costa Food Bank
    Bins are at the flagpole and in front of Whole Foods. 

    ACA E-Thanks to Acalanes Teachers, Admin & Staff
    This effort kicked off last week and there is already tremendously positive feedback from the emails and thank you notes. The goal is for each AHS staff member to receive an email of thanks. It’s not too late to sign up here to express gratitude. These emails make a difference!

    Save the Date: ACA Days
    The first round of ACA Days was so successful that next month each class will have their own ACA Day! Make sure your students mark their calendars for these “not-to-be-missed” events on campus. More details to follow. 

      • Frosh/Soph: Monday, November 16 from 3-5p
      • Juniors: Wednesday, November 18 from 3-5p
      • Seniors: Tuesday, November 17 from 2:30-4:30p

    Tuesday, Nov 17 ACA Chat Live with Andrea Powers & Katherine Walton
    The first interactive chat was a hit! Parents won’t want to miss the next one.

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

  • Legislative News

    October 30, 2020

    Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd - have you voted yet? 
    Whether you are mailing in your ballot (make sure it's postmarked by Tuesday) or voting at the polls, this is your opportunity to voice your opinion. Not sure where to deliver the ballot? Go to:     Find Your Vote Center and Dropbox Locations. Voting is a right and a privilege, so don't miss out!  And be sure to fill out your entire ballot, because in addition to the presidential election, there are several critical state propositions and local elections which will directly affect our schools and students. 

    You can find impartial analysis of all the propositions at https://votersedge.org/ca. And if you've ever wondered why California has a proposition system (perhaps while you're wading through your ballot trying to decipher the various propositions), here's a quick illustrated explanation.  Majority Rules: California’s Proposition Process Explained - The Lowdown.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

    October 30, 2020

    Week ELEVEN in the Challenge to Build Habits Supporting Racial Equity
    Antisemitism is on the rise, 75 years after the end of the Holocaust and Second World War. This week in Lafayette we experienced the ugliness of anti-semitism shown through the defacing of one family’s property, and of public property. In continuing to educate ourselves, we suggest you read about the increasing growth in anti-semitism around the world, and in this country. 

    BIRT - What is it?
    As you know, (Bias Incident Reporting Tool) is a part of AUHSD’s effort to promote a safe environment. It is a reporting system (not a policing tool) for incidents of bias, discrimination, micro-aggressions, racism, and sexism on/off campus, and/or during campus-related activities. It is a way to empower our students, faculty, and parents to speak up about incidents that may directly affect them or others. Click here to learn more. 

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Tuesday, Nov 10 from 7-8:30pm AUHSD DEI Book Club - Sign up here to join the book club discussion.
    • Monday, Nov 16 from 7-8:30pm Racial Equity Series with Dr. Watson - Sign up here to join the seminar series. 
    • Wednesday, Nov 18, 7pm “Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander” with Lori Hayes - Parents are invited to listen to this conversation. Register here. 

    More information or questions? Email us or visit our webpage.

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