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APC Membership & Fundraising

August 21, 2023

Acalanes Parents Club has committed nearly $185,000 to Acalanes this school year, which will provide vital services for our entire AHS community. As of today, we have yet to reach that goal and we need your help!

We are tremendously grateful for your support, which funds the following programs for all Acalanes students and staff:

College & Career Services
Campus Enhancements
Peer Tutoring
Parent Education
Staff & Teacher Development
Communications
Grant Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
And more . . .

If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please consider doing so here. Every dollar is beneficial and is greatly appreciated.

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.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

August 21, 2023

What is ACA You Ask?

Not only is “ACA” short for “Acalanes,” it is also the overarching, unifying theme that we at Acalanes High School represent on and off campus. Simply put, ACA (Acalanes Community Always) represents:

Connectivity between Acalanes students, teachers, staff members, alumni and the greater Lafayette community
Spirit and unity

These are characteristics that we all share as part of the Acalanes family, both during our time at Acalanes, and beyond as alumni. Our ACA spirit is on display daily in and outside of the classroom, and within our athletics, performing arts, student government, clubs, and Acalanes support organizations. We look forward to supporting ongoing programming that continues to build school spirit and supports our community and each other!

ACA Student Discounts!
As part of your student’s ASB card purchase, your student can get discounts or freebies at some favorite local business, such as

Diablo Foods
Johnny’s Donuts
Local Kitchens
Sideboard
And more!

Your student just needs to show their ASB card at checkout. See the full list of discounts here! There is still time to purchase the ASB card in the Acalanes Webstore, this money drives student activities at Acalanes.

Important Dates!

Saturday and Sunday, Sept 23-24 is the annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Sunday, Oct 22 is the Annual Reservoir Run. Sign up now and support our local schools.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

August 21, 2023

Look for an upcoming DEI parent gathering in a future newsletter. In the meantime, check out a wonderful event supporting students in our district.

Miramonte students Jarret Zundel and Nicole Guo founded a nonprofit organization called Stories from Our Roots that strives to promote Lamorinda Asian-owned businesses and their stories through filmmaking and community organization. They will showcase three of their award-winning films featuring the Asian-owned businesses Kibi’s Cafe, Hodo Foods, and Joan’s Chinese painting studio at Orinda Theater on Thursday, Sept 7 at 7:30pm. There will be a panel discussion with youth filmmakers and business owners who can provide insight into their journeys and experiences in order to promote intergenerational and intercultural dialogue.

Student Activities

August 21, 2023

Week 1 ✔️It was a great week on campus! We’re cruising into a big week 2 for student activities.

New and Returning Club Applications: Anyone can start a club at Acalanes and we encourage students to do so. Club applications will be available for any new or returning club beginning tomorrow and can be found in the Daily Don and are due on Thursday, Aug 31. There is a mandatory meeting at lunch on Wednesday, Aug 23 in room 314 for anyone interested in starting or renewing a club.

Welcome Back Dance: Our Welcome Back Dance is THIS Friday, Aug 25 from 7-9pm. Held in the big gym, it is a great night of connection, activities and dancing. It is free for students with ASB and $10 without ASB. We are REALLY in need of adult chaperones and donations of snacks. If willing, please check out the sign up genius .

ASB Stickers: Thank you to all who have purchased the ASB Sticker via the webstore! There is still time to purchase and this money drives student activities at Acalanes. ASB costs $100 and the sticker gets printed on the ID Card. Students will receive their ID card this week. Perks include:

Free spirit shirt
Discounts at local businesses
Free admission to home athletic events
Discounts to on campus dances

Information:
If you ordered spiritwear via the Gryco webstore, it will be here mid September and you will receive an email from me with pick-up information.

If you ordered a class shirt, we will hand them out on Wednesday, Sept 13 at lunch.

If you purchased ASB and didn’t receive your white spirit shirt, please send your student to room 314.

My goal is that every student at Acalanes is connected to one activity outside of class. I am always happy to meet with students and/or parents about on campus programming and opportunities. If I can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Looking to stay informed? Follow us on Instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.

Katherine Walton, Activities Director

College & Career

August 21, 2023

Seniors

Senior Parent Night: Thursday, Sept 7 in the Library from 6-7pm. Join Debbie Levy and the senior class liaisons to learn about the upcoming year and college & career planning.
College Application Academy Support: Remind your student to come to Academy sessions in the CCC. You can also schedule an appointment here.
Friday, Sept 1: Common App – Everything you need to know!
Wednesday, Sept 6: Common App – Everything you need to know!
Wednesday, Sept 13 & Friday, Sept 15: Essay Workshops
Monday, Sept 20 – UC App 101
Essay Help The College Essay Guy also offers quick, informative free workshops to inspire your students for UCs, the Common App, and more.

Juniors

Digital Practice PSAT and ACT Exams: Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sept 9, Sept 16, and Sept 23 from 9am-1pm with Revolution Prep.

Sophomores/Frosh

Have your student explore their personality traits with this free assessment.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

Counseling

August 21, 2023

Counselor assignments are by last name:
A-Em Anne Schonauer
En-Kr Erika Vasquez
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin

New Counselor: We welcome Erika Vasquez to our team this year! Erika previously worked for 11 years as a counselor at Miramonte High School. She will take over the En-Kr alpha.

Schedule Changes: Counselors will continue making schedule changes through the first ten days of school (ending on Monday, Aug 28). Please understand that all changes are subject to availability. Students must use this google form to request a schedule change.

Schedule Change Process:

If your schedule is changed, the student’s name will be on a list posted on the counseling office window. The list will be updated at brunch, lunch and after school for the next few days.
If the student’s name is on the list, the student should go inside the office to pick up a print-out of their new schedule.
Students continue going to their old schedule until they get a new schedule.
The last day to request a schedule change is Friday, Aug 25.

Schedule changes are not guaranteed.

Class Visits: Counselors will make grade level class visits beginning the end of August. More information coming soon.

School Nurse

August 21, 2023

Wellness Center

August 21, 2023

The Wellness team would like to welcome everyone to the 23-24 school year! We are so happy to be back serving Acalanes students and we couldn’t do it without the generosity of our amazing community of parents and families. If you think that your student might benefit from mental health support this school year, please fill out a Wellness referral which can be found in the Wellness Center section of the Acalanes High School website.

The Wellness Center will be closed during class for the first two weeks of school for program planning, preparation for new support counselors and to get students in the habit of going to class and staying in class. We will resume our normal drop –in hours on Monday, Aug 28 however we are always available to support students in crisis.

We look forward to another successful year of supporting student mental health right here on the Acalanes High School campus.

LPIE

August 21, 2023

Welcome back to school – we hope you had a wonderful and relaxing summer!

Check out LPIE’s latest video featuring some great kids (maybe your child is one of them!) and how we benefit every student in Lafayette public schools.

We hope you will take the time to consider a gift that is meaningful to your family. Every dollar counts towards giving our children the chance to excel to their potential. It’s an investment in our children, our community, and our future. ARE YOU IN?

www .lpie .org, Follow us on Instagram

Sports

August 21, 2023

This week’s can’t miss events:

Girls Golf
The Acalanes Girls Golf Team has teamed up with Sideboard for a fundraising event on Wednesday, Aug 30. Sideboard will give 20% back to Girls Golf for every purchase by the Acalanes community on Wednesday, Aug 30. Every dollar counts: You can dine in, order To Go, and buy Gift Cards! Don’t forget to say you are with Acalanes Girls Golf.

Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Aug 22 host Maria Carrillo HS. JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 6:30 pm.
Thursday, Aug 24 host Archie Williams HS. Freshman at 4:30 pm, JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 6:30 pm.

Boys water polo
Tuesday, Aug 22 host Clayton Valley Charter HS scrimmage. Varsity at 6:00 pm and JV at 7:00 pm.

Girls water polo
Thursday, Aug 24 at Tamalpais HS. Varsity at 4:30 pm and JV at 5:30 pm.

Football
Friday, Aug 25 at San Marin HS. JV at 4:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.

Girls tennis
Saturday, Aug 26 Freedom Invitational.

You may view the 2023-2024 Athletic Update by clicking HERE.

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