THANK YOUR APC CLASS LIAISONS!
Do you know your Class Liaisons? If not, get to know this dedicated team of parent volunteers.
The Liaisons serve as the primary link between parents, the Associated Student Body (ASB) Class Officers and the AHS Leadership class. They work closely with the elected class officers to raise money and plan events from Freshman through Senior years. These hard working teams can be seen staffing the snack shack, planning the parent parties, and assisting with HOCO, Prom, Grad Night and so much more. They share weekly class updates in our APC newsletter (see APC Class Updates below). Please read their sections carefully and sign up help!
Next time you see your Class Liaison, please thank them for all they do for our students and the Acalanes community.
Co-Head Liaisons: Sarah Cusumano and Heidi Keely
Class of 2024: Claire Gallacher, Beth Goldberg, Becki Hanson, Joy Martin, Amy Parlett
Class of 2025: Alison Cocotis, Samantha Duff, Jen Fish, Holly McShane, Sherry Quinn
Class of 2026: Andrea Hilsabeck, Stefania Kaplanes, Heidi Keely, Gretchen La Rotonda
Class of 2027: Hazel Blackhart, Stephanie Hamilton, Erica Mason, Jeannine Palmer
APC FALL GRANT APPLICATIONS – Deadline Extended till Friday, Oct 13!
There is still time to submit an APC grant request, as the deadline has been extended until Friday, Oct 13. If you have an activity or project idea, we want to know more! The application is open to any AHS student, staff, teacher or parent. Any grant requests for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community are welcome.
Click here for criteria and application. Completed applications and questions can be submitted to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.
APC in Action
APC in Action
APC FALL GRANT APPLICATIONS – Last Chance to Submit!
We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for the criteria and application. The deadline is Friday, Oct 6! Completed proposals and questions can be submitted to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.
General Administration Announcements
Acalanes is hosting two important events on campus this week. Please see below for detailed information and RSVP links.
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FAIR 
Acalanes College and Career Services is hosting an International College Fair in the library on Thursday, Sep 27 from 6:30-8pm. 15+ universities will share information on applying to schools abroad. Please sign up here.
*Did you know that APC helps fund College and Career Services at Acalanes? Thanks to your generous support of the Acalanes Parents Club, we are able to support valuable College Counseling services and events like this.
PARENT ED: SONG FOR CHARLIE FENTANYL DISCUSSION
AHS Hosts A Community Parent Education Night THIS Thursday, Sep 28: What Everyone Needs to Know About the Drug Landscape Today in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center (PAC). This will be presented by Song For Charlie, local law enforcement agencies, and the Acalanes administration.
This is an opportunity for our parent community to come together to learn the facts about fentanyl and take empowered action to protect yourself and your loved ones.
- 5:30-6:30pm: Community Programming with Wellness, Counselors, AHS Admin and Lafayette Community Responders
- 6:30-8pm: Fentanyl Presentation by Song for Charlie
- RSVP here
We will host a student presentation from this content for our juniors and seniors on Friday, Sep 29 during Academy.
APC in Action
PEER TUTORING: Off to a Great Start this year!
Our first seminar, Note-Taking 101, was at full capacity on Wednesday. The presentation, given by one of our highly organized and exceptional Peer Tutors, offered insights into the different methods of note-taking, how and why those methods work for different learning styles, and how to use those notes to study. Stay tuned for future great programming offered by Peer Tutoring!
With 25 talented tutors staffing shifts at lunch, Academy, 7th Period, and after school, academic help is always available to Acalanes students. Peer Tutoring is open on a drop-in basis and always completely free. Acalanes is uniquely able to offer Peer Tutoring at such a high level solely because of funding from the Acalanes Parents Club. Your donations to APC allow us to offer more programming and services to your students. Thank you!
Kristen Labrosse & Angela Ketcham, Co-Directors, AHS Peer Tutoring
APC FALL GRANT APPLICATION WINDOW IS NOW OPEN!
We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. The deadline is Friday, Oct 6! Completed proposals and questions can be submitted to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what’s happening at Acalanes and reminders for important dates.
SEPTEMBER DONS DIALOGUE – Listen to the Recording!
Thank you to all who attended our APC General Meeting and September Dons Dialogue on Friday, Sep 22. If you were not able to attend, here are the recording or slides from the discussion.
This month’s topics included;
- End of Grading Period Tips
- Peer Tutoring Update – A Growing Program
- Song for Charlie (Fentanyl education) Community Education Events
- Student Activities Report
- Open Q&A w/ APC Board
Thanks as always to Mia Heglie and Monica Stassi for providing the welcoming coffee and treats at every Dons Dialogue!
If you were not able to attend the APC General meeting and would like to view the APC budget, please email APC President, Kelly Daggs to request access.
Please reach out to APC here with any questions.
General Administration Announcements
FROSH CONNECT
Frosh Connect is happening Thursday, Sep 21 and Friday, Sep 22 in Living Earth classes. New Crew leaders will lead 45 minute small group sessions where they talk about the start of the year, provide Canvas tips and answer questions, and then talk about the various involvement opportunities on campus. All Frosh will attend during their Living Earth class. This is the first of four Frosh Connect sessions planned for the year with relevant content to help guide the freshmen class through their first year at Acalanes.
PICTURE DAY ORDERS & MAKEUPS
Picture retakes and make-ups will be this Wednesday, Sep 20 from 7:45-11:30am in the PAC Lobby. To order school photos visit Studio One Photos. The online code is your student’s ID number.
APC in Action
PEER TUTORING PRESENTS: NOTE-TAKING 101
Peer Tutoring is here to help set your student up for academic success! Encourage your student to come to Peer Tutoring on Wednesday, Sep 20 at lunch to learn basic note-taking strategies and how to use those notes to study effectively. The seminar is designed for Frosh students, but all are welcome! Space is limited to the first 40 students and pizza will be served!
Peer Tutoring is 100% funded by your generous donations to APC. Thank you for your ongoing support! It’s the only way we can continue to serve our students.
DONS DIALOGUE & APC GENERAL MEETING
Please join us on Friday, Sep 22 at 8:30am in the Collaboration Center for our September Dons Dialogue. We will start with a brief APC General Meeting including a review and vote on the 2023-24 APC budget. Our Dons Dialogue with Principal Shawn will immediately follow.
APC will provide coffee and treats. All parents/caregivers welcome.
APC FALL GRANT APPLICATION WINDOW IS NOW OPEN!
We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. The deadline isFriday, Oct 6! Completed proposals and questions can be submitted to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office
Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what’s happening at Acalanes and reminders for important dates.
Please reach out to APC here with any questions.
General Administration Announcements
CLUB DAY HAD CAMPUS ROCKING
Thank you to all the students and staff who participated in Club Day on Friday. Did you know there are 72 approved clubs at Acalanes!! Be sure to ask your student what clubs interest them. And encourage your student to join in, it’s never too late to get involved.PICTURE DAY ORDERS AND MAKE-UPS
APC in Action
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT SLIDES AVAILABLE
Wow, Senior Parent Night was well attended! Lots of great information from Debbie Levy and College & Career Services.
Please check out the Senior Parent Night Slides if you missed the presentation or you are ready to access links for even more information.
*APC is proud to fund College & Career Services at Acalanes!
DONS DIALOGUE & APC GENERAL MEETING – Save the Date
Please join us Friday, Sep 22 at 8:30am in the Collaboration Center for our September Dons Dialogue. We will start at 8:30am with a brief APC General Meeting including a review and vote on the 2023-24 APC budget. Our Dons Dialogue with Principal Shawn will immediately follow. APC will provide coffee and treats. All parents/caregivers welcome.
ACALANES COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
Welcome back Dons! The 2023-24 volunteer program year is in full swing for the Acalanes and President’s Service Awards so please make sure your students are logging those hours! It’s a great opportunity for students to give back AND be recognized for their service. THREE IMPORTANT CHANGES to note this year:
- We’ve transitioned to an app-based system, called Helper Helper, for reporting and validating hours. (That means no more paper forms and no more waiting until the end of the year to submit your hours. Yay!)
- The Acalanes Service Award now requires a minimum of 30 hours to qualify (back to the pre-COVID original hours requirement).
- We have NEW instruction guidelines on what hours qualify as community service hours, which hopefully resolves a lot of past questions.
Please check out the Volunteer Service Opportunities page for instructions on how to get started in the app and to view the new instructions and guidelines. All applications are due by Friday, Apr 19, 2024 so please make sure your students are logging those hours in the Helper Helper app now! Email communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com with any questions.
And if your child hasn’t picked up their AHS or Presidential Service Award from last year, please have them do so at the Counseling Office as soon as possible.
Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what’s happening at Acalanes and reminders for important dates.
Please reach out to APC here with any questions.
APC in Action
ACALANES COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
Welcome back Dons! The 2023-24 volunteer program year is in full swing for the Acalanes and President’s Service Awards so please make sure your students are logging those hours! It’s a great opportunity for students to give back AND be recognized for their service. THREE IMPORTANT CHANGES to note this year:
- We’ve transitioned to an app-based system, called Helper Helper, for reporting and validating hours. (That means no more paper forms and no more waiting until the end of the year to submit your hours. Yay!)
- The Acalanes Service Award now requires a minimum of 30 hours to qualify (back to the pre-COVID original hours requirement).
- We have NEW instruction guidelines on what hours qualify as community service hours, which hopefully resolves a lot of past questions.
Please check out https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2652 for instructions on how to get started in the app and to view the new instructions and guidelines. All applications are due by Friday, Apr 19, 2024 so please make sure your students are logging those hours in the Helper Helper app now! Email communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com with any questions.
And if your child hasn’t picked up their AHS or Presidential Service Award from last year, please have them do so at the Counseling Office as soon as possible.
Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what’s happening at Acalanes, plus get timely reminders for important dates.
