🍂 Building Community & Moving into Action
We had our first Campus Culture Committee meeting of the year last week, and it was wonderful to come together with parents and caregivers to begin thinking about how we can support our students and school community this year!
During our meeting, we generated several ideas for providing volunteer time, resources, and supply/material support to student clubs and special school events. We are excited to move these ideas into action, so be on the lookout for a Signup Genius with opportunities to get involved. Whether you have a little time to volunteer, can contribute supplies, or simply want to stay connected, there will be different ways to participate.
We also had an opportunity to meet and talk with our Leadership teacher and Principal about student activities, campus culture, and ways parents can partner with the school to support our students.
🤝 Coming in November: Connect with Our Principal!
One of the ideas we’re especially excited about is creating an opportunity for our parents and caregivers to come together with our Principal in November.
We are planning a relaxed opportunity to gather, connect, partner, and get to know our new Principal while continuing conversations about how families can support a positive and welcoming school community.
📅 2026–2027 CCC Meeting & Event Schedule | 6:30–7:30 PM
- November – Date TBD – Gather, Partner & Get to Know Our New Principal
- December 14 – Wellness Workshop with Patrick Turner | In Person
- January 11 – CCC Meeting | Virtual
- May – Date TBD – CCC Year-End Retreat | In Person
📅 October Dates & Observances
🌎 September 15–October 15 – National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Americans whose heritage traces to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The observance begins on September 15, which coincides with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries.
October – LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month is observed throughout October and provides an opportunity to learn about and recognize the history, achievements, experiences, and civil rights movements of LGBTQ+ people.
October – Filipino American History Month
Filipino American History Month is celebrated throughout October and recognizes the history, culture, experiences, and contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.
The 2026 national theme established by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) is “Beyond the Margins: Centering Intersectional Filipino American Histories.”
October 10 – World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is recognized each year on October 10 to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and encourage efforts to improve mental health support and care.
It is also an important reminder for our school community that asking for help is okay and support is available.
October 12 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
💚 Wellness Center Reminder
As we move further into the school year, we want to remind families that the Acalanes Wellness Center is here to support our students.
💙 Stay Connected & Get Involved
Our CCC continues to work alongside students, staff, families, and school leadership to help create an Acalanes community where all students and families feel seen, heard, valued, supported, and that they belong.
📧 diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com
And remember to keep an eye out for our upcoming Signup Genius and details about our November gathering with our Principal!
Reminder: Acalanes is a No Hate Zone
Acalanes is committed to maintaining a campus where every student feels safe, respected, welcomed, and valued.
If your student experiences or witnesses bias or hate, please encourage them to report it using the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
Submit a BIRT Report Here »
Reporting incidents helps our school respond to concerns and continue working together to create a culture of safety and belonging for everyone.
