• Parents Club Pro-Tip

    December 14, 2025

    Here are some valuable pro-tips from seasoned student leaders that we want to share:

    • Check in with your students about finals. Encourage them to take advantage of the many resources available to help study and de-stress. Visit the APC website for a reminder of resources available.
    • Encourage your student to visit the RogerHub website to utilize their Final Grade Calculator. Some students find it helpful to calculate what score they need to achieve on their final exam in order to get the semester grade they desire in the class.

    Let’s face it, finals can be a stressful time not only for our students, but also us parents, so hang in there!

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    December 14, 2025

    Donation Drive for Grateful Gatherings
    We are collecting new or like new kitchen items for Grateful Gatherings, a nonprofit that helps furnish homes for families transitioning out of homelessness or crisis. Collection bins will be in front of the main office all day from Dec 8 through Dec 19. If you have any questions, please email Molly Aldrich at molly.aldrich26@auhsdschools.org 

  • Campus Culture Committee

    December 14, 2025

    Acalanes Parent Club – Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Update
    As we continue the 2025–2026 school year, the Campus Culture Committee (CCC) is focused on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus. We’re also working closely with staff on issues that impact our students.

    We recognize that supporting our students starts with supporting parents, which is why part of our mission is to ensure parents feel cared for through mental health and wellness support. 

     
    🌟 December Days of Recognition & Celebration

    • Dec 14–22 – Hanukkah
    • Dec 25 – Christmas
    • Dec 26–Jan 1 – Kwanzaa
    Kwanzaa
    Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African American culture held Dec 26–Jan 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa draws inspiration from African harvest festival traditions across various regions. (Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa)

     
    Join Us Monthly! (In-Person & Virtual Meetings)
    Meeting Schedule | 6:00–7:30pm

    • Dec – No Meeting
    • Jan 12 – Virtual
    • Feb 9 – In-Person
    • Mar 16 – Virtual
    • Apr 20 – In-Person (Final Meeting)
    • May – No Meeting
    If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please email us at
    diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com — All are welcome!

    Reminder: Acalanes is a No Hate Zone
    If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias IncidentReporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
    Submit a BIRT Report Here »

  • Student Activities

    December 14, 2025

    It has been a wonderful 1st semester! Thank you for your support of student activities on this campus. We are really proud of our students, their engagement, their spirit, and their commitment to one another & our Acalanes community.
     
    Acalanes Winter Spiritwear pick-up!
    If you ordered Acalanes spiritwear via the winter webstore, it is available for pick-up beginning tomorrow before school, brunch & lunch in room 314. If you have any questions, please email Katherine Walton
     
    ADOPT-A-FAMILY:  Thank you!
    This year we supported 64 families in our community and dropped all the gifts off Friday at our partner organization in Concord. Thank you for all your support!
     
    When we return for 2nd semester, here are a few highlights to look forward to:

    • Jan 12-16: Senior Portraits
    • Jan 21: Spring Club Day
    • Jan 23: Senior Breakfast
    • Jan 29: Club Day
    • Feb 27: All district dance at Acalanes; Acalanes rally
    • Apr 25: Junior & Senior prom

    If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out!

    Happy Holidays & let’s have a great start in the New Year!

  • Counseling

    December 14, 2025

    Counselor assignments are by student last name:
    A-F Anne Schonauer  
    G-Ka Erika Vasquez on campus MWTh
    Ke-Re Marissa Meadows 
    Rh-Z Susan Martin

    Final Exam Week and Final Grades GOOD LUCK ON FINALS! Finals take place Tuesday, Dec 16 through Friday, Dec 19, with Periods 0 & 4 on Tuesday, 1 & 2 on Wednesday, 3 & 7 on Thursday and 6 & 5 on Friday.  Final semester grades will be available on Friday, Jan 9.  
     
    Mid-Year Reports for Colleges Counselors will send Mid-Year Reports to all Common Application schools once grades have been finalized and transcripts have been updated— the week of Jan 12.

  • Wellness Center

    December 14, 2025

    As we approach first semester finals, the Acalanes Wellness team is pleased to offer opportunities for students to relax and prepare themselves for both finals and winter break.
    Finals Week Hours:

    • Monday, Dec 15, regular hours (8:00am to 4:00pm).
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Dec 16-19) from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

    If your student is unable to attend or looking for a quick and easy coping strategy they can use today, practice these skills with them!

    Listen to Music- Put on your favorite song, but pretend you’re listening to it for the first time. Focus on the melody and lyrics (if there are any). Does the song give you chills or create any other physical sensations? Pay attention to the parts that stand out most to you.

    Describe a Common Task- Think of an activity you do often or can do very well, such as making coffee, locking up your office, or tuning a guitar. Go through the process step-by-step, as if you’re giving someone else instructions on how to do it.

    Deep breathing-  Inhale slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. You can also try "square breathing," where you inhale for a count, hold for a count, exhale for a count, and hold for a count.

  • LPIE

    December 14, 2025

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