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Counseling
Counselor assignments are by last name.
A-Em Anne Schonauer
En-Kr Christine Todd
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin
Schedule Changes
Counselors will still process requests to drop classes through the end of the first quarter, Friday, Oct 7. We are unable to add any new classes to student schedules as of Tuesday, Aug 23.
Class Visits
Counselors will give grade-level presentations in classes from Aug 30-Sept 9. Senior presentations will be on Tuesday, Aug 30 and Wednesday, Aug 31 and Sophomores will be on Thursday, Sept 1 and Friday, Sept 2. Juniors and Frosh presentations will be the week after Labor Day. Your student will hear suggestions and tips for maximizing their experience this year. We will review graduation progress and remaining requirements at each grade level. All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will receive a copy of their transcript. Juniors and Seniors will also receive information about Naviance and college applications.
Individual Senior Appointments
Beginning mid-Sept, counselors will be meeting individually with Seniors to discuss post-high school plans. Those applying to colleges will walk through the process of requesting required documents for their applications.
Senior Parent Night
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School Nurse
Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
GREAT ARTICLE on Strengths-Based Parenting
Do you have a student in college? Please find parent support HERE.
SUMMER RECIPE: Mushroom Soup - Soup in the summer? The mushrooms at the Farmers’ Market are so good (Costco too)!
Looking forward to a GREAT year together!
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
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Wellness Center
The AHS Wellness team would like to welcome everyone to a new school year! With this new year there have been some changes to the Wellness Center including a new coordinator, Patrick Turner, and new Wellness Center hours.
While new to AHS, Patrick/Mr.Turner is not new to the district. He’s been dedicated to supporting the success of students in the district for 5 years as a school counselor at Campolindo. Patrick is a great addition to our team and looks forward to continuing to provide support for students in his new role.
Last year, usage of the Wellness Center was extremely successful, which means we were also extremely busy. In hopes of better serving our students, new Wellness Center hours are listed here. By modifying our hours, we are able to collaborate more and increase our programming and planning, which allows us to be proactive in reaching more AHS students.
As always, if you know of any AHS students that may need additional mental health support here on campus, please submit a referral to the Wellness Center using this link.
The success of Wellness Centers in our would not be possible without the continued support of parents, families and community partners. Thanks for all that you do in prioritizing mental health for our students!
Kiara Thomas- Wellness Intake Specialist -
Performing Arts
Former Instrumental Music Don, Mav Fabela, playing it big at Outside Lands. Read the Acalanes Blueprint article here:
https://acalanesblueprint.com/2022/08/18/soaking-up-summers-final-moments-outside-lands-2022/
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LPIE
LPIE is looking forward to seeing the members of our wonderful community at the Lafayette Art, Wine & Music Festival on Sept 17 and 18. A reminder that LPIE is the largest beneficiary of this event, receiving over $10,000, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support of Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. We still have a few open slots to volunteer at the event, and we welcome you to take a shift and enjoy the festival!
Michele Colaco and Andrea Hilsabeck, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
www.lpie.org
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Sports
This week’s can’t miss events!
Girls golf
Monday, Aug 29 Miramonte HS at Contra Costa CC at 3:30pm.
Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Aug 30 host Albany HS. Frosh at 4pm, JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Wednesday, Aug 31 at Maria Carrillo HS. Frosh at 4pm, JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Girls tennis
Tuesday, Aug 30 Amador Valley HS at 4pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Girls water polo
Wednesday, Aug 31 host Tamalpais HS. JV at 4pm and Varsity at 5pm.
Thursday, Sept 1 at Redwood HS. Varsity at 4pm and JV at 5pm.
Boys water polo
Wednesday, Aug 31 host Northgate HS. Varsity at 6pm and JV at 7pm.
Saturday, Sept 3 at Menlo School HS. JV at 11am and Varsity at 12:30pm.
Football
Friday, Sept 2 at Bishop O’Dowd HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
The fall sport schedules will be found on the Acalanes High School website by clicking here.
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APC in Action
Peer Tutoring is Open for Business! Peer Tutoring aims to better the educational, social and emotional well-being of all Acalanes High School students and give them the skills necessary to succeed in academics and life post high school.
The program opens again tomorrow in Room 107, a new welcoming and spacious location with two new Co-Directors, Kristen Labrosse & Angela Ketcham. While our Junior and Senior student tutors are there to help in almost any AHS academic subject if needed, that’s not all that Peer Tutoring is for! Students are welcome to use the room to do homework, read, study or just chill out. Encourage your student to drop by and say hi!
Hours week of Aug 22: Lunch, 7th period, and every day 1 hour after school.
Open during Academy starting August 26!
Thank you, Acalanes Parents Club! Peer Tutoring is 100% funded by APC. We could not operate without your donations.
Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what's happening at Acalanes, plus get timely reminders for important dates.
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APC Membership & Fundraising
Parent Club Members! Don’t forget to pick up your newly minted copy of the AHS School Directory at Back to School Night on Thursday, Aug 25!
We will pass out the 2022-2023 Directory in front of the main quad at 5pm before classroom visits begin. If you indicated you prefer an online version only, further directions will be provided this week on how to access.
If you would like a directory and have yet to join the Parents Club, you can do so right here! You can also bring a check made out to Acalanes Parents Club at BTSN.
Any amount is needed and greatly appreciated.
The Parents Club has promised nearly $180,000 to Acalanes for this school year. As of today, we have yet to reach that goal. We need your help!
Parents Club funds support programming for all Acalanes students and staff, including:- College & Career Services
- Campus Enhancements
- Peer Tutoring
- Parent Ed
- Staff & Teacher Development
- Grants Program
- Communications
- Volunteer opportunities and more…
Another important source of funds is making your donations go twice as far with Corporate Matching. Please check if your company has a matching program and, if so, contact corpmatch@acalanesparentsclub.com for further information.
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Parent’s Club Pro-Tip
If you are dropping off your student in the morning, save yourself the hassle and avoid pulling into the parking lot. There are multiple areas around Acalanes where you can safely drop your student and they can walk on to campus. You will not only provide relief to the parking lot traffic but to yourself and your student!
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Endangered animals, skiing, model UN, Jewish culture…we support the work of many of our student clubs! Every student belongs at Acalanes, and their interests help form meaningful connections on campus. Talk to your student about joining or starting a club. Bonus - clubs meet during the school day so students can work it into their schedules. Learn more here.
Let’s Cheer! ACA debuts first female football player.
As many of you may have recently seen, Acalanes has its first female football player on the JV team this year. Lucca DeBiasse and her teammates will help to kick off our Dons football season soon and as they do, we are reminded that football has the power to bring us together. Check out this inspiring trailer for “First Down”, a gripping short film on an underdog, all-girls, high school tackle football league that shows why girls also belong in pads and how players empower one another on and off the field. “We all have different backgrounds, but when we get on the field together we are all the same…we want to do big things and make this history.”
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Student Activities
We had a great week last week at Acalanes! It was nice to be together as a community at the all-school rally & have a Welcome Back dance after a two-year hiatus.
Clubs
The club application process is open. Any student can start or renew a club and we encourage it. Clubs are instrumental to school culture and community at Acalanes. All of the information can be found on the club website. Applications are due Friday, Aug 26. Our fall club day is Sept 2 during academy and this is a great chance for students to check out the recognized clubs and join.
ASB Stickers/Shirts
Thank you to the 900 families who purchased ASB stickers this year. We really appreciate your support! Two reminders:- The sticker should be on the top of the ID card. If it is not, the student can take their ID card to the main attendance office to have it punched.
- The sticker provides discounts to local businesses for students so don’t forget to take advantage!
- If your student didn’t get the black spirit shirt at Dons Day, please have them go to room 314 to pick up one.
Order School Photos
Students took school photos for their ID cards & yearbooks that you can purchase herethrough Studio One.
Class Shirts
Thank you to all who have purchased a class shirt! They will be handed out the week of Aug 22 at lunch. We are waiting on the supplier with an exact delivery date but updated information will be in the school bulletin this week.
Spiritwear Orders
Thanks to everyone who purchased spirit wear! Items will be available for pick-up the week of Aug 29 and you will receive an email with more information about pick-up.
Homecoming 2022
The 2022 Homecoming theme is U.S. Cities! Homecoming runs from Sep 25 to Oct 1. We CANNOT wait so please save the date!
Our remaining calendar date for August is this Friday, Aug 26:- Club Applications Due
- 7am: Senior Sunrise & Panoramic Picture
- First home football game and pre-game tailgate (wear blue)
As always, if there is anything we can do for you or your student, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to connect students with activities and interests.
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher -
College & Career
SENIORS
College Application Support - Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
Essay Help - The College Essay Guy offers quick, informative free workshops to inspire your students for UCs, the Common App, and more.
Senior Parent Night - Wednesday, Sept 7 in the PAC from 6-7pm. Join Anne Schonauer, Debbie Levy and the senior class liaisons to learn about the upcoming year and college & career planning.
College Visits this Week in the CCC office - Sign up on Naviance home page or email to register. Have your students speak with their teachers to get permission.- University of Massachusetts-Lowell Aug 23 12:55pm-1:25pm
- Loyola University Chicago Aug 25 11:10am-11:40am
JUNIORS
Practice SAT and ACT Exams - Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sept 17 and Saturday, Sept 24 from 9am-1pm with Revolution Prep.
Volunteer Opportunity - Community service hours are available on Saturday, Sept 10 from 8am-12pm in the Acalanes parking lot with the Lafayette Community Foundation. Contact Rhonda Andronico to help.
Girls interested in Firefighting Careers - This is a great local hands-on opportunity to learn about a career in fire science. Camp dates are Sept 17 and Sept 18 in Oakland and they’re free!
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Job Opportunity - Strong in Algebra and English? Encourage your student to apply to work at Kumon in Lafayette.
Volunteer Opportunity - Click here to sign up for the LPIE booth at the 2022 Lafayette Art and Wine Festival.
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Counseling
Counselor assignments are by last name.
A-Em Anne Schonauer
En-Kr Christine Todd
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin
Schedule Change Requests
Tomorrow, Monday, Aug 22 is the last day to request a schedule change. Please send students directly to their counselor to see if a change is possible.
Class Visits
Counselors will give grade-level presentations in classes from Aug 30-Sept 9. Your student will hear suggestions and tips for maximizing their experience this year. We will review graduation progress and remaining requirements at each grade level. All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will receive a copy of their transcript. Juniors and Seniors will also receive information about Naviance and college applications.
Individual Senior Appointments
Beginning mid-Sept, counselors will be meeting individually with Seniors to discuss post-high school plans. Those applying to colleges will walk through the process of requesting required documents for their applications.
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