• Student Activities

    April 22, 2024

    What a full week we had this past week, with athletics (including senior nights), the cultural fair with 40+ student created booths, our annual talent show and the Special Olympics. Our students continue to SHINE in so many ways!
     
    Two Big Events This Week!
    It is Acalanes Earth Week (Apr 22 - Apr 26) and our theme is reusing old materials to create something new! All activities will take place in room 314. Encourage your student to opt in!

    • On Monday Apr 22 during lunch, there will be a Jeopardy about how to sort items. Donuts and snacks will be served.
    • On Tuesday Apr 23 during lunch, there will be a Recycled Flower Pot Painting. Afterwards, students will receive a  flower to place in their containers.
    • On Wednesday Apr 24 during academy (Walton), there is an Environmental Council with guest speakers Nancy Deming and Amanda Halte from RecycleSmart, who will discuss Organics in Schools. Donuts and Izzi's will be served.
    • On Thursday Apr 25 during lunch, there will be Paper Mache Making when students can make anything of their choosing!
    • On Friday Apr 26 during academy (Walton), there will be another Environmental Council to discuss sustainable agriculture. Donuts and Izzi's will be served.

    Prom
    We have over 630 students attending prom this year at the San Francisco Exploratorium. Encourage your student to check their school email Wednesday for final reminders and the final bus assignments. Students should be at Acalanes no later than 5:30pm on Saturday and will return to Acalanes no later than 11pm. We are looking forward to a great night!

  • College & Career

    April 22, 2024

    CAREER TRADE FAIR!
    Interested in Careers in the Trades? Representatives from the Contra Costa Building/Electrical/Sheet Metal Associations and DVC's Career Education amongst others will be attending. The Trade Fair will be held during lunch on Wednesday, Apr 24 in the front quad.
     
    SENIORS:
    Water Polo Scholarship: The Lafayette Water Polo Foundation is accepting applications for seniors who play water polo. These are due on Apr 30.
     
    JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
    Summer Ideas: DVC Career Academies, St. Mary’s College of California Summer Academy for High School Students, UC Berkeley Summer Sessions, UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Summer Springboard,
    Girls Who Code Summer Program

  • School Nurse

    April 22, 2024

    APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH!
     
    Honestly, this is not a fun topic to discuss.

    Statistics Tell the Tale

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol is the most commonly abuesed addictive substance among American youth. Within the past month

    • 1 in 3 American high school students have drunk alcohol at least once
    • Almost 1 in 5 have engaged in dangerous binge-drinking
    • 8% consumed alcohol and then drove
    • 20% accepted a ride from someone else who had been drinking
    • 4300+ underage youths die each year due to excessive drinking
    • There are 189,000+ ER visits by youths as a result of alcohol-related causes

    Parents: You Make a Difference!
    The longer youths delay drinking and drug use, the less chance they have of having problems of use, including addiction. TALK with your kids to discuss how to make smart decisions. Role model for them – your behavior sets the standard. 10% of US children live with alcoholic parents and those children are 4x as likely to become alcoholics.
     
    Brain Development
    Your student’s brain is still developing and will for years to come. Alcohol can have long-term effects on brain development that can last through adulthood.

    See my website for more information.
    Always Your School Nurse,
    Dvora Citron, RN, MS
    dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128
    IG: acalanesschoolnurse, ​School Nurse Website

     

  • Wellness Center

    April 22, 2024

    Are you or someone you know interested in quitting tobacco use? Kick It California is a free program that helps Californians kick smoking, vaping and smokeless tobacco with the help of proven, science-based strategies. Clinically proven, culturally sensitive and trusted, Kick It California (formerly the California Smokers’ Helpline) opened in 1992 as the first publicly funded statewide quitline. They now offer individual telephone counseling, a texting program, online chat, a smart phone app, Alexa Skill for quit smoking tips, and self-help materials. Take the first step toward quitting by visiting https://kickitca.org/. In Contra Costa County, you can also call 2-1-1 for a direct referral to Kick It California. 

  • LPIE

    April 22, 2024

    Would you be willing to assist in planning next year's LPIE Gala? We truly can't do it without parent help!
     
    The LPIE Gala stands as our most significant fundraising event of the year, and it's all made possible by our amazing parent volunteers. We're reaching out for help in putting together an extraordinary and enjoyable occasion that will generate much needed funds for our schools. Whether you have prior event planning experience or simply want to contribute to the success of this event, your involvement would be invaluable to us!
     
    Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you're interested in lending a hand. Your support means the world to us!
     
    Warm Regards, 
    Samantha Carter, LPIE President, Jesse Abhyankar, LPIE Events Chair

  • Sports

    April 22, 2024

    You may view the full 2023-2024 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

    *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:
     
    Softball
    Monday, Apr Monte Vista HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    Thursday, Apr 25 Northgate HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
     
    Baseball
    Monday, Apr 22 JV at Foothill HS at 4pm.
    Tuesday, Apr 23 Benicia HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    Thursday, Apr 25 Northgate HS at 4pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
    Saturday, Apr 27 Frosh hosts Miramonte HS doubleheader at 10am and 12pm.
     
    Boys Golf
    Monday, Apr 22 Transbay Invitational at Rossmoor GC.
     
    Girls Lacrosse
    Monday, Apr 22 at Carondelet HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Friday, Apr 26 hosts Miramonte HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Saturday, Apr 27 Frosh-soph hosts Oakland HS at 9am.
     
    Boys Lacrosse
    Tuesday, Apr 23 hosts College Park HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Friday, Apr 26 at Miramonte HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
     
    Boys Tennis
    Tuesday, Apr 23 Northgate HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    Wednesday, Apr 24 DAL First round playoffs at Northgate HS.
    Thursday, Apr 25 DAL Semifinals at Acalanes HS.
    Friday, Apr 26 DAL Championships at Acalanes HS.
     
    Boys Volleyball
    Tuesday, Apr 23 at College Park HS. JV at 5pm and varsity at 6:30pm.
    Thursday, Apr 25 at Berean Christian HS. JV at 5pm and varsity at 6:30pm.
     
    Beach Volleyball
    Wednesday, Apr 24 Varsity v. Las Lomas HS at Heather Farms at 4pm.
    Thursday, Apr 25 JV v. Las Lomas HS at Heather Farms at 4pm.
     
    Swimming
    Thursday, Apr 25 DAL Trials at Campolindo HS.
    Saturday, Apr 27 DAL Finals at Campolindo HS.
     
    Diving
    Saturday, Apr 27 DAL Championships at Campolindo HS.
     
    Track & Field
    Saturday, Apr 27 DAL Trials at Campolindo HS.
     
    You may view the full 2023-2024 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

  • General Administration Announcements

    April 15, 2024

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    Acalanes is very excited to host Special Olympics this Friday. There will be buses and many visitors coming to campus so we expect parking may be challenging. Please encourage your students to carpool on Friday!

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    AP EXAM PROCTORS NEEDED - Great Volunteer Opportunity
    Our AP Students need YOUR help! We are searching for parents to help with proctoring AP Exams the first two weeks of May 2024. Exam dates are May 6-10 and May 13-17.
     
    Exams start everyday at either 8am or 12pm. Students know to show up 30 minutes prior to start time for check in. Proctors for morning exams would be needed starting at 7:15am and afternoon exams starting at 11:15am. Exams can range from 2-4 hours and we ask that you please plan to stay for the longest amount of time possible. 

    Restrictions: Parents, you are NOT allowed to proctor an exam that your own child is taking.
     
    If you are interested in learning more about proctoring AP exams, please contact the Acalanes Testing Coordinator, Nicole Singleterry at nsingleterry@auhsdschools.org