• School Nurse

    March 25, 2024

    IT’S SLEEP AWARENESS MONTH!
    Acalanes students need SLEEP to:

    • Excel in the classroom by maximizing attention, memory and learning abilities
    • Perform better in sports by being faster, stronger and more accurate
    • Feel positive and have a more optimistic attitude toward life
    • Look their best and maintain a healthy weight
    • Have fun and enjoy life by making better decisions and staying safe

    Teens need between 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Working backwards, if your student can get to school on time if they sleep until 7am, they should be considering going to bed as early as 9pm but not later than 11pm. Parents can assist their students in prioritizing their sleep environment and sleep windows.
     
    To optimize sleep quality, parents can help by:

    • Keeping digital devices out of the room
    • Leaving 3 hours between eating and going to sleep
    • Having a wind-down time before bed
    • Being prepared for the next day before going to bed (including having breakfast and snacks ready/available)

    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

    March 25, 2024

    Radical acceptance is a powerful tool that can be used to cope with difficult situations that are out of our control. The premise is that by accepting things as they are, instead of internally fighting circumstances, we are able to reduce suffering. Radical acceptance is a challenging concept for many because it’s human nature to want to fight against things we don’t agree with. However, when utilized in a mindful manner, it gives us the opportunity to process in ways that better serve us. Keep in mind, radical acceptance is not choosing to be okay with something we don’t like or agree with but instead accepting “it is what it is”.
    As we approach spring break, many of our AHS students know that the end of the school year is near. Practicing radical acceptance with your student might be the perspective shift they need to motivate themselves to finish the year strong. This is especially important for students that might be struggling to turn in work or keep their grades up. It can often feel overwhelming for students to fall behind but with radical acceptance the hope is they can accept the reality of their situation while empowering themselves to make choices to move forward in a positive manner.

  • Sports

    March 25, 2024

    *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 AcalanesSportsBoosters.
     This week’s can’t miss events:

    Softball
    Monday, Mar 25 Varsity at Mt. Diablo HS at 4:30pm.
    Thursday, Mar 28 College Park HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.

    Baseball
    Monday, Mar 25 JV hosts Berean Christian HS at 4pm.
    Monday, Mar 25 Frosh at Miramonte HS at 4pm.
    Tuesday, Mar 26 Pinole Valley HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    Wednesday, Mar 27 Frosh at Miramonte HS at 4pm.
    Thursday, Mar 28 Miramonte HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    Saturday, Mar 30 Varsity v. Antioch HS in Concord Invitational at 2pm.
    Saturday, Mar 30 Frosh at Las Lomas HS doubleheader at 10am and 12pm.

    Boys Golf
    Monday, Mar 25 Varsity v. Campolindo HS at Contra Costa CC at 3:30pm.
    Wednesday, Mar 27 Varsity v. Miramonte HS at Rossmoor GC at 3:30pm.
    Wednesday, Mar 27 JV v. Campolindo HS at Moraga CC at 3:30pm.

    Girls Lacrosse
    Tuesday, Mar 26 host Justin Siena HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Thursday, Mar 28 host College Park HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Saturday, Mar 30 Frosh-Soph v. Campolindo HS and Clayton Valley Charter HS at Campolindo HS at 9am.

    Boys Lacrosse
    Tuesday, Mar 26 at Clayton Valley Charter HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.

    Boys Volleyball
    Tuesday, Mar 26 host College Park HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.

    Boys Tennis
    Tuesday, Mar 26 Northgate HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.

    Track & Field
    Wednesday, Mar 27 host Miramonte HS at 3:30pm.
    Friday, Mar 29  and Saturday, Mar 30 Stanford Invitational.

    Swimming
    Thursday, March 28 host Berean Christian HS, Concord HS and Mt. Diablo HS at 4:00 pm.

    Competitive Sport Cheer
    Thursday, Mar 28 host Miramonte HS at 5:30pm and Las Lomas HS at 7:30pm.

    Diving
    Friday, Mar 29 host AUHSD meet at 4pm.

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

  • General Administration Announcements

    March 17, 2024

    ACALANES JOB FAIR - THIS WEDNESDAY, MAR 20 DURING ACADEMY
    Acalanes is sponsoring a student Job Fair to bring local businesses and summer jobs onto campus to connect students with employment opportunities. Parents, please encourage your students to participate. We are encouraging students to do some research ahead of time on the organizations attending, come prepared to talk to employers, and bring copies of their resume.

    Check out the list of confirmed employers for our Acalanes Job Fair!

  • APC in Action

    March 17, 2024

    DONS DIALOGUE THIS FRIDAY AT 8:45AM
    Join us on Friday, Mar 22 in the Collaboration Center for coffee, treats, great company and dialogue!  This month we will hear department highlights from the English, History and Special Ed departments, plus our usual student activities update and open Q&A.
    We hope to see you there! 

    ANNUAL COLOR RUN: Sunday, Mar 24 - sign up now!
    Acalanes is having its Annual Color Run on Sunday, Mar 24 at 9am. This is a super fun 1 or 2 mile run around the Acalanes campus with different colored powder stations scattered throughout the course. This event is inspired by the traditions of Holi, the Hindu Festival of Color. Holi celebrates the arrival of spring, and its beautiful harvests and colors, with festivals involving colored powder. The Color Run is a community wide event and we encourage you to run or walk! You can register on Go Fan and the ticket cost includes a t-shirt, a gift from Zoonie's and snacks at the end of the race. This is a great event for all ages so please encourage others to come as well! Hope to see you there!

    SPRING CAMPUS CLEAN UP:  Sunday, Apr 14, 11am - 2pm
    Help us make our campus shine!  Earn volunteer service hours, connect with your Acalanes community, and share in our Dons pride!  All are welcome. Students can sign up on the Helper Helper app (click HERE for instructions) and adults can volunteer through the Sign Up Genius. Thanks for your help and GO DONS!
     
    ACALANES SERVICE AWARDS DEADLINE APPROACHING: Friday, Apr 19
    Thanks to APC, the Acalanes and Presidential Service Awards have gone digital. New this year, APC funded the Helper Helper app where students can find and record volunteer hours and earn a community service award. To qualify, all hours must be entered ANDvalidated by the student’s supervisor by Friday, Apr 19 so please encourage your students to get their hours entered now!!
     
    Since April 2023, over 250 students have created Helper Helper accounts and logged over 6,900 volunteer service hours and we’re hoping that number will keep increasing! Students who volunteer at least 30 hours by Friday, Apr 19, will get an Acalanes Service Award so please encourage your students to get those hours entered, as that deadline is quickly approaching! To learn more and/or join the Helper Helper app, check out the volunteerwebsite.

  • Parent Education

    March 17, 2024

    POWERFUL COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT TUESDAY, MAR 19
    Students, parents and community members are encouraged to attend “Paralyzed to Powerful” with Robert Paylor on Tuesday, Mar 19 at 7pm. This event will take place in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center (PAC) and while the event is free, we ask that you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    March 17, 2024

    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.