News & Announcements

From the Activities Director

This week: Equity Week is fully programmed and put on by our students. It provides multiple entry points for dialogue around various issues of equity and is a wonderful opportunity for students to educate themselves, engage in important conversations and show up for their peers. Please encourage your student to attend! All event Zoom links will be sent via Canvas on Monday morning.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16

  • Cohort: Equity workshop on identity and intersectionality & practice of mindful inquiry
  • Lunch: Queer Straight Alliance Kahoot Event

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

  • Lunch: Black Student Union Event

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

  • Lunch: Girl Up! 
  • 7pm: Lori Hayes “How to be an Upstander, not a Bystander” She is not to be missed-she is real, brilliant, dynamic & engaging Register here!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

  • Lunch: Jewish Club
  • 6pm: Latinos Unidos Movie Night

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  • Academy: Asian American Club
  • Lunch: Erasure Dialogue 

New spiritwear available now!
We have added some new spiritwear to the
webstore. Perfect opportunity for holiday gifts or winter gear. Last day to place your order is November 29. Items will be available for pick-up on December 17. 

Don’t Miss Out! Encourage your senior student to attend Tuesday’s Senior “Friendsgiving”
Senior students can sign up here 

Adopt-a-Family
Acalanes Community Outreach is pleased to announce that we will be commencing our annual Adopt-a-Family program in partnership with Families First, a Concord-based organization. All are invited to sign up to adopt individuals and provide wishlist items to make their holiday’s special. You sign up to adopt an individual, shop for them based on their wishlist items and then drop the wrapped presents off at Acalanes on December 11. This is an amazing opportunity for the Acalanes community and an exciting philanthropic partnership. Sign up here

2020-2021 Clubs
Club meetings continue. Check out our 45 clubs!

Save the Date: Wednesday, Dec 2 at 7pm – Women in Leadership #2 with Contra Costa County Deputy Attorney
Mark your calendar!

If I can ever do anything to help you or your student, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Katherine Walton, Student Activities Director