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College & Career

April 24, 2022

Seniors

DVC Done-in-one-Day Registration Rocks May 7. Get everything done for DVC by registering for this event.
Acalanes Performing Arts Booster Scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in performing arts at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school. Applications are available now and must be submitted by Sunday, May 1. Click here for the scholarship instructions and application.

Juniors

Parent Night in the Library Wednesday, Apr 27 from 6 to 7pm. Come and meet Debbie Levy in person to learn Naviance tips/list making strategies, and ideas for summer activities.
Practice ACT and SAT exams – Click here to register for online practice tests on Saturday, Apr 30 with Revolution Prep
Community College Summer Classes Open: Enrollment for summer courses at California Community Colleges has begun. You can likely take them asynchronously at many schools. If you’d like to explore a subject you are passionate about, click here.

Sophomores/Freshmen

Teen Volunteer Jobs – Here is a great website with teen volunteer opportunities.

Resources:

CCC Website

Counselor assignments are by last name.
A-Dr Anne Schonauer
Du-Kr Christine Todd
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin

Summer School Applications Available
If your student has D or F grades currently or from past semesters and they want to make them up, they can enroll in our Summer Schoo l program. F grades in required classes need to be made up, D grades can be made up to stay 4-year college-eligible. Please have your student see their counselor to sign up.

Geometry for Advancement – Summer School
If your 9th grader is doing well in Algebra 1 and wants to advance in math, we offer a summer Geometry class that enables students to enroll at the Algebra 2 level in 10th grade. Please contact your counselor for more information.

Junior Meetings
Counselors presented to juniors in their USH classes this past and provided information about post-high school planning and Naviance. Counselors are calling in juniors individually to review graduation requirements and discuss summer/fall plans regarding college application prep. Students interested in 4-year colleges are encouraged to also make an individual appointment with Debbie Levy, the College and Career Advisor.

School Nurse

April 24, 2022

Parenting Teens in Uncertain Times Monday, April 25 to Wednesday, May 4. This is a 10-day free summit for parents, caregivers and anyone who wants to create a better future for our teens.

April is Alcohol Responsibility Month. To be quite honest, I rarely see much attention paid to Under-age Drinking these days. This is an important topic to discuss regularly with our adolescents and we need to remember that it is dangerous to normalize any unhealthy behavior. Please see resources at responsibility .org for more information.

COVID-19 Information:

New Masking Mandate – As of Saturday, Mar 12, the state masking mandate has transitioned from “required” to “strongly recommended”. While masks will no longer be required, “masks remain one of the most effective and simplest safety mitigation layers to prevent transmission of COVID-19 infections” (CDPH). Masks will still be available to those who need or want one. Students who return after Day 5 of Covid infection must mask through Day 10.
Remain Alert to COVID symptoms, continue to report COVID+ cases to us (especially Attendance) and keep your students home when they are ill.
COVID Isolation, Quarantines and Test Kits – The current guidelines for return to school after COVID illness require a negative COVID test (if returning before 10 days). Please see Principal Shawn’s COVID FAQ ’s for more details. We continue to update policy based on the County Health Department guidance.

Please be in touch with me to discuss any medical, health, or wellness concerns.

Stay healthy and be well,
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron @auhsdschools .org
925-280-2970 x7128
Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

Performing Arts

April 24, 2022

The Acalanes Drama Dons are proud to present Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare nightly from Tuesday, April 26 through Friday, April 29 in the Acalanes Little Theater. All shows start at 7pm and doors open at 6:30pm. Purchase tickets here.

The APAB Board is seeking New Board Members. Are you interested in volunteering for a role that can make a difference in Acalanes’ performing arts? Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters (APAB ) is looking to fill open roles for next year. This is a great opportunity to get involved and connected to our performing arts community!
Open 2022-23 APAB roles:

President
Secretary
Treasurer
Publicity & Communications

In addition, Instrumental Music has the following board openings for the coming year (must have a student enrolled in Instrumental Music):

Secretary
Treasurer
Reception Committee

Please contact Paulie Proffett or Mary Beth Towery for more information.

Acalanes Performing Arts Booster Scholarship
APAB will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior in the Acalanes Class of 2022 who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in a performing arts at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school. Applications are available now and must be submitted by May 1. Click here for the scholarship instructions and application.

ahsperformingarts.org

LPIE

April 24, 2022

Thank you for participating in the LPIE Gala this past weekend! Whether it was through the online auction or in person, your involvement in our cornerstone event helps us provide funding to enhance and enrich our children’s educational experiences. Your contributions preserve the hallmarks of an excellent education – one rich in science, math, and writing, with expanded opportunities in art, music, technology, world languages, and a broad range of electives. We thank you for making our Lafayette students’ education a priority.

Please join us to celebrate our talented Acalanes Students at the Project LPIE Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 3rd in the Acalanes PAC. Reception starts at 3:30pm, award presentation at 4pm.

Jennifer Palmer and Michele Colaco, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
www .lpie .org, Follow us on Instagram

Sports

April 24, 2022

This week’s can’t miss events:

Boys golf
Monday, April 25 Transbay Invitational at Rossmoor GC.
Thursday, April 28 Campolindo HS at Moraga CC at 3:30pm.
Friday, April 29 Clayton Valley Charter HS at Rossmoor GC at 3:30pm.

Softball
Monday, April 25 at St. Patrick’s HS at 4pm.
Tuesday, April 26 host Ygnacio Valley HS at 4:30pm.
Thursday, April 28 host Miramonte HS at 4:30pm.

Baseball
Tuesday, April 26 Campolindo HS at 4pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Thursday, April 28 Campolindo HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.

Boys tennis
Tuesday, April 26 Miramonte HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30 DAL championships.

Boys volleyball
Tuesday, April 26 at Alhambra HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.
Thursday, April 28 host Northgate HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.

Boys lacrosse
Tuesday, April 26 DAL semifinals.
Friday, April 29 DAL championships.

Girls lacrosse
Tuesday, April 26 DAL semifinals.
Friday, April 29 DAL championships.

Swimming
Thursday, April 28 DAL trials at Campolindo HS at 2:15 pm.
Saturday, April 30 DAL finals at Campolindo HS at 12 pm.

Track & field
Saturday, April 30 DAL trials at Campolindo HS at 9am.

General Administration Announcement

April 17, 2022

Parents of juniors and seniors! CAASPP testing continues through this week. We have enjoyed excellent participation in testing thus far and appreciate the continued support from our Acalanes families.

Juniors will finish the ELA portion of the testing by this Wednesday. After that, both Juniors and Seniors will begin the Science testing, CAST, on Thursday Apr 21. All Juniors AND Seniors will take this portion of the test.

Most students will take the CAST in their science class, but some students may have to change rooms/locations for testing.
If your student is NOT enrolled in a science class, they will be assigned to either a 6th period or 7th period cohort to complete the testing.

Room assignments will be posted on the front of the counseling office as well as sent to your student’s Gmail inbox.

Parents of Seniors- testing requires either a school-issued Chromebook or, if using one’s own laptop, the installation of a designated, secure browser. Please have your student look for posters around campus explaining how to download a secure browser, if needed. All students need to come to the test prepared with the appropriate technology! Again, this testing is mandatory and the goal is to get every student to complete the testing. Once again, thank you for your support!

APC in Action

April 17, 2022

Campus Clean-up postponed to Saturday, Apr 30 from 11am to 2pm
This is a new date for the Acalanes Spring Campus Clean Up! Please join for this great opportunity to connect as a community and show that we are ACA Strong, all while beautifying our campus! Everyone is welcome – students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members. Click here to sign up. Email Denise Cain with questions or for more information.

Log Volunteer Service Hours for Award Applications due Monday, Apr 18
Applications for the Acalanes Volunteer Service Award (20 hours) are due by Monday, Apr 18. You can find more details about the Award Instructions and qualifications here and the application/verification forms here. For questions or more information, email here.

APC Spring Grants Have Been Awarded
Thank you to the parents and staff who submitted proposals for an APC Grant. APC Grants are funded through parent donations. We are pleased to announce three grants have been awarded.

The Physical Education department will receive funds to improve the weight room’s experience with the addition of large banners promoting the Acalanes Community Always motto, and the addition of signage that is representative of every sport at Acalanes. The weight room is a community space open and available to all Acalanes students. All Freshmen PE students utilize the weight room their first year at Acalanes.
Acalanes Leadership students will receive funds to purchase a Cricut Machine, a needed addition to their classroom that will allow for the creation of customized materials to better promote the Acalanes spirit and promote school-wide events.
Supports the purchase of artificial greenery for campus enhancement during special events throughout the year. A sustainable choice, the artificial greenery will be used year to year during Graduations, Dons Days, Parent nights, dances, awards nights, and more.

Thank you to the 2022 Nominating Committee for your hard work and dedication to filling our APC Executive Board positions. We are proud to announce our slate of nominees for the 2022-2023 school year. The formal vote by the general Parents Club membership will take place at the Friday, May 13 Dons Dialogue and APC General Meeting.

2022-2023 Parents Club Executive Board Nominees
President: Veronique Kuhner
VP Communications: Michele Colaco
VP Community Partners: Natasha Acuna
VP Fundraising: Lori MacLeod
VP Services: Raina Foster
VP Special Projects: Kelly Daggs
Co-Head Liaison & ACA Liaisons: Jen Dodge and Heidi Hambidge
Secretary: Nicole Long
Treasurer: Katharine Wallace
Assistant Treasurer: Eng Young
Auditor: Nina Ruebner
Past President/Parliamentarian: Kristen Labrosse

APC Membership & Fundraising

April 17, 2022

Buy a Brick, Leave a Legacy! There’s no better way to honor a Don than with a customized 2022 Legacy Brick on our Dons Legacy Wall. Prominently displayed in the Main Quad, our Dons Legacy Wall provides families a lasting way to recognize their special student, teacher, coach, team, performance group, club, and more. Purchase your brick through the Acalanes Web Store for $250. Contact Legacy Brick Coordinator Leanne Zimmerman with any questions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

April 17, 2022

Does your family celebrate Easter, Orthodox Easter, or Passover? Turns out these holidays have much in common. In fact, Easter ’s roots can be traced to Judaism by its original Greek name, Pascha.

Michael W. Twitty, food historian and author says he likes to bring his full identity as a Black Jew to the symbolic food of the seder meal during Passover. He will make his haroseth to symbolize the Egyptians’ enslavement of Israelites as well as sweet potato, signifying hope and renewal.

If you missed Technology and Civil Liberties Attorney Matt Cagle’s acclaimed documentary film Coded Bias last month, you can watch it here for free! The film follows an MIT researcher’s push for the first-ever legislation against bias in algorithms after she reveals how facial recognition software does not see dark-skinned faces accurately.

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