Weekly News & Announcements

Performing & Visual Arts

LPIE

Did you know that LPIE is made up of over 50 dedicated volunteer board and committee members?
We’re excited to spend the next two weeks highlighting these incredible individuals who give their time and talents to support our schools and students. Stay tuned as we shine a spotlight on the amazing people who make LPIE’s work possible!

Lori MacLeod
My name is Lori MacLeod, and I have four children who have gone through the Lafayette public schools. With my oldest now in college, two sons at Acalanes, and my youngest at Stanley, I can confidently say I’ve seen firsthand how LPIE has profoundly impacted each of their educations.

As the lowest-funded high school district in the state of California, LPIE’s support is crucial for maintaining the quality of education at Acalanes, ensuring our students are set up for successful futures. First and foremost, LPIE funds teachers and educators in positions that the state of California does not cover including 17 class sections at Acalanes. Beyond that, LPIE provides funding for essential supplies across a wide range of departments at Acalanes—from science to PE, photography to auto shop.

And it doesn’t stop there. LPIE is the reason Acalanes students have access to full-time counselors, field trips, and laptops. There’s virtually no area at Acalanes that LPIE hasn’t touched.

I am forever grateful for the foresight of this community’s leaders over four decades ago, ensuring that my children would receive an excellent public school education. I’m honored to continue being part of this process for future students as one of the Acalanes co-chairs.

Sports

*The game schedule below reflects dates and times as of last Friday. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact Acalanes Sports Boosters.

This week’s can’t miss events:

Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Oct 15 at Campolindo HS.  Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm, Varsity at 6:30pm.
Thursday, Oct 17 host Las Lomas HS. Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm, Varsity at 6:30pm.
 
Girls tennis
Tuesday, Oct 15 Las Lomas HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, Oct 17 Northgate HS at 4pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
 
Girls golf
Tuesday, Oct 15 Varsity v. Las Lomas HS at Boundary Oak GC 3:30pm.
Thursday, Oct 17 JV v. Campolindo HS at Moraga CC 3:30pm.
 
Boys water polo
Wednesday, Oct 16 at Northgate HS. JV at 4pm and Varsity at 5pm.
Thursday, Oct 17 host Castro Valley HS. JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7pm.
 
Girls water polo
Wednesday, Oct 16 at Northgate HS. Varsity at 6pm and JV at 7pm.
Friday, Oct 18 and Saturday Oct 19 NorCal JV Tournament at Soquel HS.
 
Flag football
Wednesday, Oct 16 Northgate HS at 6:45pm, College Park HS at 8pm at Northgate HS.
 
Football
Thursday, Oct 17 Frosh host Clayton Valley Charter HS at 5pm.
Friday, Oct 18 at Clayton Valley Charter HS. JV at 4:30pm, Varsity at 7pm.
 
Cross country
Saturday, Oct 19 Mariner Invitational at Redwood HS.

You may view the full 2024-2025 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

General Administration Announcements

MAKE-UP SCHOOL PHOTOS: Tomorrow, Monday, Oct 7
Did your student miss school photos at the beginning of the year? If so, your student will receive a pass tomorrow morning to come to the PAC lobby at a designated time to get a school photo taken and pick up a student ID card. If your student needs to have a photo retaken, they can come to the PAC lobby during brunch to have a new photo taken and ID card printed. 

APC in Action

PEER TUTORING PRESENTS NOTE TAKING 101!
If your child is struggling with note taking, or just looking for new/different strategies, this will be a helpful seminar. Pizza lunch provided for the first 40 students.
Wednesday, October 9, Lunch in Room 107

APC Membership & Fundraising

All APC members should have received an email with a link to the Acalanes 2024-2025 Online Family Directory! If you donated to the APC and did not receive the email, please contact our Communications Team at vpcommunications@acalanesparentsclub.com.
 
It is not too late to donate here. With a donation of any amount, you will receive the directory, and you can also get an Acalanes tote bag. If you have any questions, or if you have donated and would like a tote bag, please contact Carrie Daughters.