Teachers updated School Loop this week. Paper report cards were only mailed home if no parent was registered on School Loop. The next progress report is the end of the quarter, October 11.
School Nurse
I want to share a valuable resource from the American Lung Association that parents can use to begin a dialogue about vaping. The website is very informative and you can download The Conversation Guide HERE.
I am also including more resources on my Google School Nurse Website.
Please call me to discuss concerns you have if you think or know your student is vaping.
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
Acalanes School Nurse
This Week’s Update
Lots of opportunities to work on college apps at brunch, lunch and academy. Make sure to have your student sign up for academy, as space is limited to 20 students.
Oct. 12 Mock ACT 9-12 ($30 fundraiser for AAUW) Sign Up Here
Oct. 15 AUHSD Military Career Night @AHS Gym 6:30p-8p
Oct. 19 PSAT – register on the Web Store.
Open to Juniors and interested Sophomores.
Oct. 23 SAT/ACT Info Night @AHS 6:30p-7:30p
College Rep Visits this Week! The following schools will be on campus:
- Whitworth
- University of South Carolina
- PItzer
- Landmark College
- Willamette Univ.
- Boise State
- Univ. of Delaware
- Marymount California Univ.
- Puget Sound
- Drexel
- American University
- Vassar
- Worcester Poly
- Indiana
- Elon
- Cal State Maritime Academy
Check Naviance for date//times to sign up…
Important Reminder! Students need to get permission from their teacher the Monday before the visit AND pick up a pass in College & Career the morning of. Students may not miss a test for a rep visit.
We have many students working at local businesses and we want to celebrate that! The College & Career Center is creating a “Dons in the Workforce” bulletin board. Please have your student bring me a picture of them at work!
Did you miss the presentation at Senior Parent Night? Here are the College & Career Center and Counselor’s slides about colleges, the application process, Naviance and all things related to “Life after Acalanes!”
As always, email me with any questions!
Wendy
wreicher@auhsdschools.org
Grad Night 2020
Come aboard a Commodore Cruise to celebrate graduation!
Acalanes High School parents have a proud tradition of offering a safe, alcohol and drug-free event for our graduating seniors. This year’s Grad Night is held Friday, May 29, 2020 immediately following the Graduation Ceremony at Acalanes. The event includes transportation to and from the Commodore Cruise harbor in Alameda, dinner, snacks, security and fabulous entertainment.
Tickets are now $200 per student but the price increases on November 30. You may purchase a ticket on the Web Store. Not sure if you already have? Login, go to MyAccount, MySettings and see your purchase history.
Note: Grad night scholarships are available so ALL seniors can attend. Your School Counselor can provide information regarding scholarships.
DONS SHOW UP
Perhaps you’ve seen the new hashtag #DonsShowUp around campus and wondered exactly what it is. This year, Acalanes is kicking off a new campaign asking students, parents, teachers, and staff to “show up” for each other to help build community.
Showing up could be as simple as going to an event that a student might not usually attend; athletes showing up for plays, theater students going to concerts or someone from the orchestra attending a game.
Showing up also means students reaching out and being there for another student; taking the extra step to ask a fellow student if they are OK, checking in on someone eating lunch alone or simply saying hi to another student whom they don’t already know.
The goal is for all students at Acalanes to be supported and seen.
Dons Dialogue 9/20
Friday, Sept 20, 8:45-10am
APC’s second Dons Dialogue of the year is this Friday morning in the Collaboration Center. Following a quick approval of the APC Budget, Principal Travis Bell and Associate Principals Andrea Powers and Mike Plant have a full agenda, so you won’t want to miss it! Dons Dialogue will include:
- Acalanes High School Safety Protocols
- Sandy Hook Promise Anonymous Reporting System
- Academy Update
- Recap of the Recent Mike Smith Student Assembly Presentation & Workshop
- ASB and Leadership Update
As always, parking will be reserved in the parking lot south of the Main Gym. Coffee and treats will be served.
See you there!
HELP HELP HELP!
We still have quite a few afternoon slots to fill in the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Ticket Booth next Saturday, September 21. (The Junior class receives $1,000 for staffing the booth!) Grab a couple of friends, enjoy the festival and then work a quick 2 hour shift to help our class! Sign up here.
HOMECOMING HALLWAY DECORATING
Just one week from today! Please please please encourage your Junior to attend one of these VERY IMPORTANT work parties! The Juniors would LOVE to win this contest!
(All work parties are at Luke Watson’s house at 3186 Kinglsey Place in Lafayette. Snacks, pizzas and drinks provided!)
Sunday, Sept 15 (TODAY!): 1 – 5pm
Tuesday, Sept 17: 1:30 – 4:30pm
Thursday, Sept 19: 1:30 – 4:30pm
Saturday, Sept 21: 10 AM – 5pm (our last push before setup!)
Also, we could still use your donations/loans for the Junior Hallway. All items can be dropped off to the Caprios at 582 Silverado Drive in Lafayette. Please label anything you would like to have returned!
Items To Be LOANED and RETURNED TO OWNER
- Tiki Bar
- Surfboards
- Boogie Boards
- Straw Hats
- String Lights
Items To Be DONATED
- Old flip flops
- Old Pool Noodles
- Plastic Leis
- Beach Balls
- Newspaper
- Cardboard
- Plywood (large sheet)
- Chicken Wire
- Spray Paint
