LIGHT THE NIGHT
The Acalanes Community Outreach and Improvement Program is hosting a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Light the Night) from Apr 8-26. Please donate, as any and every donation makes a difference (you can also check with your company to see if there might be a matching gift to potentially double your impact!).
 
The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, as well as improve the quality of life of patients and their families. They also fund research to advance lifesaving treatments, provide patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals with hope, guidance, education and support, and drive advocacy for policies that protect patient access to lifesaving treatment.
 
Feel free to check out our website for more information! And please plan to come to the Acalanes Talent Show on Apr 18 at 7pm – there will be a bake sale and proceeds will benefit Light the Night (bring cash)!

SEED HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
Where our special needs high schoolers hang out with their typical peers
Upcoming regular meeting dates:

• Thursday, Apr 18: 5-6:30pm
• Thursday, May 16: 5-6:30pm

Volunteers and participants should RSVP here (volunteers get 2-hour community service validation per session).
To receive SEED High School updates, sign up to the High School newsletter here.

ACALANES COMMUNITY OUTREACH & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDRAISER
The Acalanes Community Outreach and Improvement Program is hosting a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Light the Night) from Apr 8-26.

Please donate as any and every donation makes a difference! Please check and see if your company does matching gifts when donating to double your impact! Feel free to check out our website for more information. Thank you!

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, as well as improve the quality of life of patients and their families. They also fund research to advance lifesaving treatments, provide patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals with hope, guidance, education and support, and drive advocacy for policies that protect patient access to lifesaving treatment.


ACA GARDEN SPRING UPDATE
We are getting ready to plant our summer crops!! The garden club started tomato and pepper seeds in January and we are currently starting to harden them off in anticipation of planting them in April. The Moraga Garden Farms also donated zucchini, Swiss chard, lettuce and kale starts with promises of herbs, tomatoes and peppers when we get back from spring break. 
 
Read our full Acalanes Garden Spring Update here!

Next Garden Workday: Sunday, Apr 21 from 10am-2pm – we will finish our planting and weed the farm (weeds grow so fast….).
 
Updated Wish List:  It’s not long, but has some items we could definitely use – please click here if you’re interested in donating.
 
Please reach out to Ms. Tewksbury’s (LTewksbury@auhsdschools.org) in room 201, if you have any questions.
 

SEED HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE: Where our special needs high schoolers hang out with their typical peers.
Upcoming regular meeting dates:

• Thursday, Apr 18: 5-6:30pm
• Thursday, May 16: 5-6:30pm

Volunteers and participants should RSVP here (volunteers get 2-hour community service validation per session).
To receive SEED High School updates, sign up to the High School newsletter here.

ACABOTS IS LOOKING FOR SPONSORS!
Acabots, the Acalanes High School Robotics team, engages students in engineering and robotics, aiming for victory in FRC California competitions. We rely on sponsorships to fund new parts, equipment, registration fee, and create wonderful experiences. Our club welcomes all students, covering diverse tasks from design to programming. We’re seeking business and personal sponsors to support our endeavors. If you are interested in supporting us, please contact lucas.ulbrich25@auhsdschools.org or dongjoo.ahn24@auhsdschools.org. Visit our website to learn more and share our sponsorship infographic!!
Go Dons!
 
SEED HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE: Where our special needs high schoolers hang out with their typical peers.
Upcoming regular meeting dates:

• Thursday, Apr 18: 5-6:30pm
• Thursday, May 16: 5-6:30pm

Volunteers and participants should RSVP here (volunteers get 2-hour community service validation per session).
To receive SEED High School updates, sign up to the High School newsletter here.

ACABOTS IS LOOKING FOR SPONSORS!
Acabots, the Acalanes High School Robotics team, engages students in engineering and robotics, aiming for victory in FRC California competitions. We rely on sponsorships to fund new parts, equipment, registration fee, and create wonderful experiences. Our club welcomes all students, covering diverse tasks from design to programming. We’re seeking business and personal sponsors to support our endeavors. If you are interested in supporting us, please contact lucas.ulbrich25@auhsdschools.org or dongjoo.ahn24@auhsdschools.org. Visit our website to learn more and share our sponsorship infographic!! Go Dons!
 
SEED HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE: Where our special needs high schoolers hang out with their typical peers.
Upcoming regular meeting dates:

• Thursday, Mar 21: 5-6:30pm
• Thursday, Apr 18: 5-6:30pm
• Thursday, May 16: 5-6:30pm

Volunteers and participants should RSVP here (volunteers get 2-hour community service validation per session). To receive SEED High School updates, sign up to the High School newsletter here.

DONS SHOWED UP FOR THE PRINCESS PROJECT DRESS DRIVE!
We collected 183 very nice prom dresses which will go to very deserving young ladies. The Huskins family is delivering them on Saturday on behalf of Acalanes, with a lot of pride and appreciation for our awesome ACA community!  Thank you ACA for always SHOWING UP!
 
BOOK DRIVE FOR THE LAFAYETTE LIBRARY
The Community Outreach and Improvement Program is hosting a drive for the Friends of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center from Mar 4-15!

Please donate gently used books, DVDs, puzzles, and games to the bins outside the Acalanes front office!

Donations help fund programs and other parts of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center! Please check out our website for more information and donation options. Thank you in advance!

SEED HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE: Where our special needs high schoolers hang out with their typical peers.
Upcoming regular meeting dates:

• Thursday, Mar 21: 5-6:30pm
• Thursday, Apr 18: 5-6:30pm
• Thursday, May 16: 5-6:30pm

Volunteers and participants should RSVP here (volunteers get 2-hour community service validation per session).

To receive SEED High School updates, sign up to the High School newsletter here.

AHS ROBOTICS CLUB SEEKING SPONSORS
The Acalanes Robotics Club, aka ACABOTS, is looking for Acalanes parents or alumni working in related businesses to support our thriving club through sponsorships.

Our team competes in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC). Each year we build a robot to overcome specific challenges set for the year’s competition.

Please click here to learn more about the Robotics Team and the opportunities to sponsor.

DRESS DRIVE – THE PRINCESS PROJECT
The leadership team at Acalanes High School is excited to host a dress drive benefiting the Princess Project of San Francisco. The Princess Project is a non-profit whose mission is to “promote self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them.”
 
AHS is now collecting semi-formal and formal dresses that teens can wear to their high school prom, free of charge. We are hoping to collect as many dresses as possible through Friday, Mar 1. We ask that all dresses be clean and in good condition.

There are two drop-off locations:
1. Acalanes High School in front of the Main Office
2. Lafayette Community Center at 500 St. Mary’s Road
To learn more about the Princess Project, and to obtain a tax-deductible receipt for your donation, click here.

PRINCESS PROJECT – DRESS DRIVE
The Leadership Team at Acalanes High School is excited to host a dress drive benefiting the Princess Project of San Francisco. The Princess Project is a non-profit whose mission is to “promote self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them.”

Acalanes HS is now collecting semi-formal and formal dresses that teens can wear to their high school prom, free of charge. We are hoping to collect as many dresses as possible through Friday, Mar 1. We ask that all dresses be clean and in good condition. There are two drop-off locations:

1. Acalanes High School in front of the Main Office
2. Lafayette Community Center at 500 St. Mary’s Road
To learn more about the Princess Project, and to obtain a tax deductible receipt for your donation, click here.

AHS GARDEN UPDATE

Big things have been happening in the Acalanes Garden! Please read the Full Garden Update Here to hear all about what Ms Tewskbury, the Garden Club and the dedicated crew of supporters and volunteers have accomplished in the Garden. 

Don’t miss their wish list included. And please join for the next Garden Work Day on Sunday, Feb 25 from 10am-2pm. All are welcome!