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Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is starting up a couple of new groups. Check in with your AHS student and submit a referral if they are interested in participating.
The Wellness Center is starting up a couple of new groups. Check in with your AHS student and submit a referral if they are interested in participating.
Wellness Wednesdays started last week during academy: Is your student feeling stressed, overwhelmed or just wants to improve their understanding of mental health? They can join us during academy on Wednesdays to connect with others in a safe and supportive space. We will discuss various mental health topics in the hope of destigmatizing mental health challenges and improving our coping skills. Space is limited. Sign up for “Wellness Center” academy on Teachmore.
Expression Through Dance and Movement- starting Friday, Feb 24 during lunch: A program created to focus on increasing student confidence by using body movement to gain insight into behavior patterns and gaining the ability to express themselves through dance. This will allow individuals to create new ways of coping with stressors. This program also provides an opportunity to make friends, try new activities and develop new coping skills. Stop by the Wellness Center for more info or to sign up.
Last but not least, the Contra Costa County Office of Education and their Tobacco Use Prevention and Education program needs your help in preventing tobacco and cannabis usage by students. They are looking to gather parent feedback through this survey. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us so that we can best support our students. Your responses are highly encouraged and greatly appreciated!
Kiara Thomas- Wellness Intake Specialist -
Sports
BOOSTER BASH Tickets on Sale Now!!!
This week’s can’t miss events:
Girls soccer
Tuesday, Feb 21 or Wednesday, Feb 22 NCS Semifinal
Friday, Feb 24 or Saturday, Feb 25 NCS Championship
Boys soccer
Tuesday, Feb 21 or Wednesday, Feb 22 NCS Semifinal
Friday, Feb 24 or Saturday, Feb 25 NCS Championship
Girls basketball
Wednesday, Feb 22 NCS Semifinal
Friday, Feb 24 or Saturday, Feb 25 NCS Championship
Boys basketball
Wednesday, Feb 22 NCS Semifinal
Friday, Feb 24 or Saturday, Feb 25 NCS Championship
Wrestling
Friday, Feb 24 or Saturday, Feb 25 CIF Championship
Girls lacrosse
Tuesday, Feb 21 at Granada HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Boys tennis
Thursday, Feb 23 v. Bishop O’Dowd HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Baseball
Friday, Feb 24 v. Tamalpais HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
The winter and spring sport schedules will be found on the AHS website by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact Randy Takahashi at rtakahashi@auhsdschools.org or Haley Walsh at hwalsh@auhsdschools.org. -
APC in Action
APC Spring Grant Application Window is Now Open! We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office before the Friday, Mar 3 deadline. SAVE THE DATE: ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL COLOR RUN Sunday, Mar 26 at 9am The 4th annual Color Run fundraiser will take place at AHS and supports the classes of 2024 and 2025. It is a 1 or 2 mile loop through the Acalanes campus and is open to ALL of our local community- elementary, middle and high school students. Each participant receives a white t-shirt to wear through the five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Sign up today!
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Parent Education
Please save the date for our next AUHSD Wellness Parent Education Event!
What: “Supporting Students With Sleep: Why Sleep Is Important”
Presented by Deniz Keskinel, MSc
Date: Tuesday, Feb 21
Time: 6-7:30pm
Where: Over Zoom
Register Here
Click here to review the full AUHSD Wellness Parent Education Series for 2023. Recordings of past Wellness Parent Ed events can be viewed on the AUHSD website here. Topics include Depression & Anxiety, The Fentanyl Epidemic, Connecting with Your Teen and more. -
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
It is that time of year for us…we are starting to outline our DEI goals and refresh our committee assignments. We would love your input and involvement and you can click here to share any thoughts that might help shape next year’s work.
The Day of Remembrance on Sunday, Feb 19 is an opportunity to reflect on the motivation behind, and the impact of, Executive Order 9066 signed in 1942 which led to the unjust, forced internment of more than 100,000 persons of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast during World War II. History may not repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Join us in putting the lessons of the past into action today.
SAVE THE DATE Thursday, Mar 9 from 7-9pm: Campolindo Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging is excited to host the showing of Repairing the World: Stories from the Treeof Life, a Not In Our Town film depicting how the city of Pittsburg has come together to fight hate and extremism in the aftermath of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. This will be a free event at Del Valle Theater on Thursday, Mar 9 from 7-9pm. ALL are welcome to attend. There will be a Q&A session after with Director Patrice O’Neill. More information is included with the link to RSVP/register.
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Student Activities
Acalanes celebrates Black Excellence Month! We challenge all from the Acalanes community to get involved, learn something, celebrate and opt in. Students can check out the calendar of events here - encourage your student to attend an event or two!
It’s LOVE Week at Acalanes!- Monday we will hand out donut holes to our juniors.
- Tuesday we will make flower bouquets in the frosh quad.
- Wednesday we will have a dessert bar on the senior deck.
- Thursday we will make chocolate covered strawberries in the front quad.
Student Government 2023-2024
Current 8th graders: Applications are now available and are posted on the Acalanes home page. They are due tomorrow, Monday, Feb 13. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Walton.
Is your student looking for community service hours?
Join the Acalanes Green Team to work on creating a more sustainable school community. Help students sort trash at trash stations in the frosh and sophomore quads. Students can sign up here! We will have our first informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb 22 at lunch!
The Class Cup will continue Feb 22-24 with volleyball. Encourage your student to sign up and play! A link will be in the Daily Bulletin.
3v3 March Madness Basketball will be Mar 1-3 during lunch in the big gym. Students can sign up to play in teams of 3- 2 students and 1 staff member. Only one student per team can be a current Acalanes Basketball player.
Looking for Acalanes spiritwear? Our spring spiritwear webstore is open along with EXCLUSIVE frosh spirit packs for the Class of 2027. Check it all out here. Last day to order from the spirit webstore is Tuesday, Feb 21.
2022-2023 Clubs
It is not too late to join a club! Encourage your student to check 1 or 2 out. You can view all clubs here.
Gratitude Grams
Want to show appreciation to friends, family and staff? Buy a gratitude gram on the webstore filled with fun toys and snacks. Embrace the attitude of gratitude!
Looking to stay informed? Follow us on instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher -
College & Career
SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship links. Diablo Valley AssistanceLeague, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations. Female identifying students, check this Blackhawk Women’s Scholarship.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
Interested in Business? Economics for Leaders (EFL) Program is a selective summer program that teaches student leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making in an interactive learning environment.
Looking for volunteer hours this spring? Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is recruiting junior coaches for our spring season in Lamorinda!
Hospice Volunteer Work: Anchor Health is looking for volunteers with parents to work with Hospice patients. Please come by the CCC for more information.
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions: Event sponsored by Challenge Success on Thursday, Mar 9 from 4-5:15pm.
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Interested in Business? Economics for Leaders (EFL) Program is a selective summer program that teaches student leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making in an interactive learning environment.
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
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Counseling
Counselor assignments are by last name:
A-Em Anne Schonauer
En-Kr Christine Todd / Christina Castillo-Gallardo during Spring 2023
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin
Late Sign Up for AP Exams: Late registration options are still available, but will incur a late fee. Please see here for more details.
The CSF application period is open! CSF (California Scholarship Federation) is an honor society and current 10th, 11th and 12th graders are encouraged to apply. A complete CSF application has 2 parts: an application form and a payment via the webstore. The deadline is Tuesday, Feb 28! Students who are members for at least 4 semesters, including during senior year, will get a special stole to wear at graduation. Read the FAQ on the application form and talk to Ms. Schonauer for any clarification.
Course Selection Changes: Please have your students bring in their completed course selection forms if they haven’t already. If your student wants to make any changes to their class requests for next year, please have them see their counselor to discuss. -
School Nurse
February is Heart Health Month! GET HEALTHY as a family!
Kids who develop healthy habits in childhood and adolescence will be more likely to sustain a healthy lifestyle throughout their lives and will suffer less incidence and severity of chronic disease.
Substance use prevention:- Keep your home safe: Lock Your Meds
- Have family dinner
- Know where your kids are
- Spend regular time together
What else would you like to see on my website?
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
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Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is starting up a couple of new groups. Check in with your AHS student and submit a referral if they are interested in participating.
Wellness Wednesdays starting Feb 15 during academy: Is your student feeling stressed, overwhelmed or just wants to improve their understanding of mental health? They can join us during academy starting this Wednesday to connect with others in a safe and supportive space. We will discuss various mental health topics in the hope of destigmatizing mental health challenges and improving our coping skills. Space is limited. Sign up for “Wellness Center” academy on Teachmore.
Expression Through Dance and Movement- starting Friday, Feb 24 during lunch: A program created to focus on increasing student confidence by using body movement to gain insight into behavior patterns and gaining the ability to express themselves through dance. This will allow individuals to create new ways of coping with stressors. This program also provides an opportunity to make friends, try new activities and develop new coping skills. Stop by the Wellness Center for more info or to sign up.
Last but not least, the Contra Costa County Office of Education and their Tobacco Use Prevention and Education program needs your help in preventing tobacco and cannabis usage by students. They are looking to gather parent feedback through this survey. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us so that we can best support our students. Your responses are highly encouraged and greatly appreciated!
Kiara Thomas- Wellness Intake Specialist -
LPIE
Gala raffle tickets are now available for purchase. You can sign up for one here and we will contact you. There are two fabulous prizes:
- STUNNING DIAMOND NECKLACE generously donated by Solano Jewelers
- 5 NIGHTS AT THE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB, PALM DESERT generously donated by Sean and Danielle Gallager.
Tickets are $100 and only 200 tickets will be sold! More information can be found here.
Project LPIE is back for a 10th year at Acalanes! Learn more here and encourage your students to register. Project LPIE is an annual event that highlights Acalanes High School students for their project-based learning in 13 categories both within and outside the classroom. This is a great way for AHS students to showcase their talents and a nice addition for college applications.
Questions? Please contact Andrea Hilsabeck or Michele Colaco
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Sports
BOOSTER BASH Tickets on Sale Now!!!
This week’s can’t miss events:
Boys soccer
Wednesday, Feb 15 NCS first round playoffs
Saturday, Feb 18 NCS quarterfinals
Girls soccer
Wednesday, Feb 15 NCS first round playoffs
Saturday, Feb 18 NCS quarterfinals
Boys basketball
Wednesday, Feb 15 NCS first round playoffs
Saturday, Feb 18 NCS quarterfinals
Girls basketball
Thursday, Feb 16 NCS quarterfinals
Wrestling
Friday, Feb 17 and Saturday, Feb 18 NCS championship. Boys at James Logan HS and girls at Albany HS.
Baseball
Wednesday, Febr 15 scrimmage v. San Leandro HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Boys tennis
Thursday, Feb 16 v. Piedmont HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
The winter sport schedules will be found on the AHS website by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact Randy Takahashi at rtakahashi@auhsdschools.org or Haley Walsh at hwalsh@auhsdschools.org.
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