Counselor assignments are by last name:
A-Em AnneSchonauer
En-Kr Erika Vasquez
Ku-Rog MarissaMeadows
Roh-Z SusanMartin
Letters of Recommendation: Counselors are busy writing letters of recommendation for seniors applying by Nov 1. If your senior is still making adjustments to their college list, and they need a letter of rec, please have them come see us!
Counseling
School Nurse
What’s more important than the health of your family?
More nutrition resources (to keep your family healthy):
I am currently participating in an excellent training program about how to deliver nutrition education and culinary skills to families in their own homes. One of the resources shared is THISfree online program. Check it out and tell me what you think!
Help you kids stay in school!
Reminder: Have you had your flu shots yet? If not, they are widely available at doctors’ offices and local pharmacies.
Always Your School Nurse,
DvoraCitron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128,
IG: acalanesschoolnurse, SchoolNurseWebsite
Wellness Center
In recent years you may have noticed a boom in the usage of the term “self-care.” It may seem as if this term is a new and trendy buzzword, but the benefits of self-care are endless when it comes to overcoming the challenges of everyday life. Self-care is an umbrella term for anything that an individual does to maintain their physical, emotional and spiritual health. It seems like a no brainer. It seems that taking care of yourself is pretty rudimentary and self-explanatory. Unfortunately, taking care of ourselves is extremely difficult when considering some of the challenges that we face on a day-to-day basis. Some barriers to self-care may include the mindlessness of daily routines in which we are driven by autopilot, yielding to others needs before our own, or even avoiding specific tasks that lead to the rationalization of why you just don’t have the time.
This week, I challenge you to consider the benefit of self-care not only for your personal wellbeing but for the wellbeing of your loved ones; specifically, your AHS student. Many of us have heard the phrase, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” If your physical, emotional and spiritual health are depleted, are you really showing up for your loved ones to the best of your ability? In addition to replenishing our cups, prioritizing self-care models effective health and wellness behaviors to your student. If your students can see that you are making it a point to take care of yourself, they are more likely to follow suit. Talk to your student about the importance of self-care and what that looks like for either of you. So, start that mindfulness practice, dance around the house to your favorite music, find what feels nourishing to your soul!
Kiara Thomas- Wellness Intake Specialist
LPIE
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to be on the FLOOR to see the Golden State Warriors take on the San Antonio Spurs, including #1 NBA draft pick Victor Wembanyama! This unbelievable package includes two courtside seats just steps from the Warriors’ bench on Friday, November 24. Includes access to the JP Morgan Club, plus dinner and beverages, along with parking to get you in and out of the stadium with ease. Click HERE to bid. Auction closes on
Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Oct 24 NCS Playoff, first round at 7pm.
Saturday, Oct 28 NCS Quarterfinal at 7pm.
Girls tennis
Tuesday, Oct 24 DAL Championship at Northgate HS at 9am.
Wednesday, Oct 25 DAL Championship at Acalanes HS at 4pm.
Thursday, Oct 26 DAL Championship at Acalanes HS at 4pm.
Boys water polo
Tuesday, Oct 24 host El Cerrito HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.
Wednesday, Oct 25 host Campolindo HS. JV at 4pm and Varsity at 5pm.
Friday, Oct 27 and Saturday, Oct 28 DAL JV Tournament at Campolindo HS.
Girls water polo
Wednesday, Oct 25 host Campolindo HS. Varsity at 6pm and JV at 7pm.
Friday, Oct 27 and Saturday, Oct 28 DAL JV Tournament at Campolindo HS.
Cross country
Wednesday, Oct 25 Midseason Mania at Campolindo HS at 3:30pm.
Flag football
Wednesday, Oct 25 Benicia HS at 6pm and Las Lomas HS at 7pm at Las Lomas HS.
Unified soccer
Thursday, Oct 26 at Freedom HS at 1pm.
Football
Friday, Oct 27 at Las Lomas HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
You may view the 2023-2024 Athletic Update by clicking HERE.
APC in Action
LET’S HEAR IT FOR KATHERINE WALTON!
Thank you to Katherine Walton and her Leadership students for organizing an incredible Homecoming week! Did you hear, all together we donated 6,200 cans to the Contra Costa Food Bank, wow!
Walton works hard all year long to build an enthusiastic and inclusive Acalanes community. Her passion, dedication and school spirit set the tone on campus. Acalanes is such a special place thanks to Katherine Walton!
DONS DIALOGUE – FRIDAY AT 8:45AM
Please join us on Friday, Oct 20 at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center for our October Dons Dialogue. These monthly forums provide parents with the opportunity to hear directly from Principal Eric Shawn and other AHS faculty regarding academics, student activities, department information, hot topics on campus, plus open Q&A. APC will provide coffee and treats. All parents/caregivers welcome.
Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.
Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
ACA ALUMNI DATABASE – JOIN NOW!
It was great catching up with many Acalanes Alumni at the game on Friday!
Please click here to join the Acalanes Alumni Database to stay connected with our Acalanes Community and be in the know for any upcoming events. Please help spread the word with any friends, family and neighbor alumns.
Parent Education
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
October is LGBTQ History month, an annual, month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer history. The month, meant to highlight and celebrate the history and achievements of LGBTQ people, was founded in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a social studies teacher in Missouri who wanted to address the failure of textbooks to address LGBTQ issues. October was chosen because it built on existing traditions such as National Coming Out Day (Oct 11) and the anniversaries of the first two LGBTQ marches in Washington in 1979 and 1987. Each year, a growing number of educators find ways to bring LGBTQ history into their curricula, opening up a dialogue that will hopefully lead to a deeper exploration of LGBTQ themes throughout the school year. If you are interested in learning more, here are resources that you might find useful:
Please join us on Tuesday, Oct 17 for a presentation with Alberto Ledesma in the Acalanes library at 7pm*. All parents and students in the district are invited. Alberto Ledesma, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at UC Berkeley, will share his experience as an undocumented immigrant to “hyper documents” university professor, and more. Check out his book Diary of aReluctant Dreamer.
*Members of the DEI committee will be gathering prior to the presentation in the front quad at 6:40pm for a meet and greet. Please join us to connect and build a more robust parent community. Open to all parents and caregivers!
On Friday, Oct 23, there is also a Dia De Los Muertos Dance Concert at St. Mary’s College from 8-10pm presented by Baile Folklorico Guadalupano and SMC Dance Company. All are welcome! You can read more about it here.
If you would like to learn more about the DEIB committee please contact us. Our next meeting is Sunday, Nov 5. And please follow us! We post activities and opportunities happening around the Bay Area.
Instagram and Facebook
Performing & Visual Arts
The DramaDons Present: Inherit the Wind
Two of the nation’s leading lawyers go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of wit, wisdom, and will in this powerful courtroom drama.
Inherit the Wind runs Oct 25, 26, 27, and 28 in the Acalanes Little Theater. All shows start at 7pm and doors open at 6:30pm.
For tickets and information visit ahsperformingarts.org.
