SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
- Monday @ lunch: Mandatory election meeting
- Wednesday @ academy: ACA Buddies Valentine Dance
- Wednesday @ lunch: Black Excellence BSU + Public Health club meeting
- Thursday @ lunch: Bouquet making to celebrate Galentine’s Day + End of regular season for winter sports & the start of playoffs!
UPCOMING:
- Elections: Feb 26-28
- Quad City district dance, hosted by AUHSD BSU’s: Feb 28
- Talent show act + host sign-ups (Talent Show is Mar 18 at 7pm)
- Color Run + Holi celebration: Mar 16 at 9am
- Prom ticket sales are open – prom is Apr 19
- Intramural girls flag football sign-ups
Valentine’s Grams Sales are now LIVE! You can now purchase a bag of goodies with a personalized message for your student and their friends that will get delivered during their 3rd period class on February 13. Anyone can purchase, including teachers and parents. Order single Valentine’s Day Grams here OR, new this year, purchase here if you’d like to treat an entire class period! This is a beloved tradition and a great way to send your student into the 4-day weekend on a fun note! Last day to order is February 12 so don’t miss out. Students can also buy one in person during lunch at the leadership tables set up in the student quads. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Acalanes Gives Back – last week to donate!
Acalanes is collecting shampoo, soap, and conditioner through this Thursday, Feb 13 in front of the main office. Your donations will support local families in need, including newly arrived refugees and unhoused individuals.
Maya Smith, a Lafayette resident and community leader, has relaunched the Lamorinda Care Collective (LCC), a local resource providing essential items free of charge. All donations stay within our community, directly helping those in need. Please consider contributing and making a difference!
Club Update
Encourage your student to check out the 90+ clubs on campus, including 20 new clubs this spring! Joining a club or just attending a meeting is a great way for them to explore their interests and make new connections on campus! The spreadsheet (link above) includes meeting information.
The annual Acalanes Fall Blood Drive is on Tuesday, Feb 25! You and/or your student can make appointments through the Red Cross website (link here). You must create an account to sign up. If you have any questions please reach out to @caroline.urick25@auhsdschools.org
Encourage your student to come to the Health Career Speaker Panel on Wednesday, Feb 19 during academy in room 314 to hear the experiences of 4 Acalanes community members who have worked in various health professions! This will be the first speaker panel of a monthly series, where each speaker will share their career journey, insights, and advice.
The Enviro board is holding a prom dress drive this year from Feb 10 through Mar 29. There will be two locations with bins where people can drop off prom dresses and accessories: the Lafayette Community Center and in front of the Acalanes attendance office. The dresses will go to the San Francisco Princess Project which distributes the prom dresses to people who need them
February is Black Excellence Month
As a community, we will celebrate Black Excellence throughout the month of February.
Potluck + Movie Night
In honor of Black Excellence Month, BSU will be hosting a potluck before a showing of Hidden Figures in the front quad. The potluck will be on Feb 21 at 5pm and the movie will start at 5:30pm. Please sign up to bring food. Another event to put in your calendar is the Quad City Dance on Feb 28 at 7:30pm at Las Lomas. It is a district wide dance open to all and is $10 on Go Fan.
2025-2026 Leadership for the Class of 2029
Leadership applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available for incoming 9th graders and due Feb 20. There are 16 different committees and an interest for everyone. Find all the information here
Introducing the 2nd Annual Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition
Your student can win $2,000 to launch or grow their business! No idea is too small! This competition is a fun way to promote youth entrepreneurship among K-12 students in Contra Costa County. When young people succeed as entrepreneurs, they improve their own lives while also contributing to the economic development of their local communities. Visit www.contracostasharktank.org to learn more. Finalists will be selected by the Campolindo High School Entrepreneurship Club and winners selected by a panel of judges on May 1 at the Lafayette Library. Deadline to apply is Mar 15!
KEY 2ND SEMESTER DATES:
Mar 16: Color Run
Mar 18: Talent show
Apr 18: Special Olympics
Apr 19: Junior & senior prom
Apr 23-26: School musical
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Katherine Walton, Activities Director
