• Performing Arts

    November 6, 2022

    Musical festivities continue in November with the Fall Jazz Concert, Thursday, Nov 17. Director Lauren Gibson and her amazing Acalanes Jazz Ensemble will be joined by special guests, the talented Stanley Messengers (Todd Minson, Director). Join us for a night of wonderful music!

    Date: Thursday, Nov 17
    Time: 7pm
    Location: AHS Performing Arts Center
    Music Groups: Acalanes Jazz Ensemble and Stanley Messengers
    Admission Price: Free ($5 donation suggested for adults)

  • School Nurse

    November 6, 2022

    Sleep!  Hope you changed your clock last night!  Look here for ways to help your teen get more sleep. Help your students create a good window (# of hours of sleep) by supporting a healthy schedule in which they have a balance of exercise, down time, nourishing food and happy connection.
     
    One Shot in Each Arm! Protect your student against illness and missing school (and protect your community as well)! Make their appointments to get both the flu shot and their next Covid booster (now giving the new bivalent version effective against variants). Many pediatrician’s offices and most pharmacies have them available.
     
    What I’m Reading:  Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence and I’m listening to Hooked on Audible. They have very connected themes.
     
    Recipe:  I made THESE MUFFINS last week (I used a can of pureed pumpkin instead of the applesauce and water).  Great to have on hand for your kids to grab for breakfast when they’re heading out of the house in the morning.
     
    Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.  Does your child have an EPIPEN? Hopefully you have let me know. HERE is some interesting information about Benadryl vs. Epinephrine.

    Dvora Citron, RN, MS
    dcitron@auhsdschools.org
    925-280-2970 x7128
    IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

  • Wellness Center

    November 6, 2022

    Did you know there is a difference between regular listening and active listening? Active listeners differ from passive listeners, in that they are intentionally going out of their way to show the speaker that they are being heard. Mastering the art of active listening can greatly improve all of your relationships, especially your relationship with your student. Instead of listening to your child and intending to respond, try listening to your child intending to understand what, exactly, they are trying to convey. Here are a few tips that might help you improve your active listening skills:

    • Face the speaker and make eye contact while they are speaking.
    • Pay attention to body language, as well as verbal language.
    • Listen without interrupting, judging or jumping to conclusions.
    • Ask questions if you need clarification.
    • Reflect back what is being said so the speaker knows you are understanding.
    • Stay focused and don’t multitask.
    • Don’t insert your opinions or solutions unless asked.

    Most people, including your child, just want to be heard and supported. Taking the time to practice active listening and employing your skills with your student not only models good listening behavior, but also supports the idea that you are a safe and trustworthy person for them to confide in.Taking the time to practice active listening and employing your skills with your student not only models good listening behavior, but also supports the idea that you are a safe and trustworthy person for them to confide in.

  • LPIE

    November 6, 2022

    LPIE Read-a-thon Happening NOW through Nov 15
    Thank you to every student who has already created an LPIE Read-a-thon pledge page! There’s still time to join. If you haven't had the opportunity to create your pledge page yet, click here.

    We have amazing raffle prizes! Any reader who logs at least 40 minutes and turns in their pledge sheet on time with at least one donation is entered to win:

    • Six Flags Tickets
    • Warriors Tickets
    • AirPods
    • Drone with Camera
    • Movie Tickets
    • Gift Cards
    • And more!

    Keep reading, Acalanes!
    Gala Tickets On Sale Tomorrow, Nov 7!
    Tickets for the LPIE Gala to be held on Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 at Roundhill Country Club go on sale on tomorrow, Monday, Nov 7 at 9am. Please visit our gala webpage for additional details.
     
    The Gala Raffle Tickets are also now available for purchase from Andrea Hilsabeck or Michele Colaco, or you can sign up for one here and we will contact you. Only 200 tickets will be sold at $100 each and we have two fabulous prizes:

    • 5 Nights at Lake Country Club, Palm Desert Condo
    • Solano Jewelers Gold & Diamond Lariat Necklace

    Questions? Please contact Andrea Hilsabeck or Michele Colaco
    www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram 

  • Sports

    November 6, 2022

    This week’s can’t miss events!
     
    Girls Golf
    Monday, Nov 7 CIF NorCal Championships at Berkeley CC
     
    Girls Water Polo
    Wednesday, Nov 9 NCS Semi Final
    Saturday, Nov 12 NCS Championship
     
    Football
    Friday, Nov 11 or Saturday, Nov 12 NCS Quarterfinal 7 pm

    The fall sport schedules are available on the AHS website. Click here.
     
    If you have any questions, please contact Randy Takahashi at rtakahashi@auhsdschools.org or Haley Walsh at hwalsh@auhsdschools.org.

  • APC in Action

    October 30, 2022

    Thank you Dr. Z and Peer Tutoring!
    Huge shout out to Dr. Z and our incredible Peer Tutoring program for hosting the Pizza with Dr. Z Math Seminar this week. As you can see, it was standing room only! It’s hard to pass up math time with Dr. Z and Pizza. 

    All of this is possible thanks to your generous donations to APC. Be on the lookout for more valuable opportunities organized by Peer Tutoring.

    Peer tutoring is located in Room 107. Hours are: Academy, 7th period, lunch and every day 1 hour after school.

     

    Volunteer Service Awards
    The 2022-23 volunteer program year has kicked off for the Acalanes and President’s Service Awards so please make sure your student is logging those hours! It’s a great opportunity for students to give back AND be recognized for their service. Visit the ServiceAward page under Get Informed on the APC website to learn more and find the forms. You can also email communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com with any questions.
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  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    October 30, 2022

    Campus Clean Up - Saturday Nov 5, 11am-2pm
    Let’s spruce up our campus this fall! Earn service hours, connect with our Acalanes community, and share in Dons’ pride. Students and parents alike are welcome and needed! Click here to sign up. Questions? Email denisecain4@icloud.com

  • Parent Education

    October 30, 2022

    AHS and APC Present Internet Safety Night
    Thursday, Nov 3
    6:30pm in the PAC

    We’re excited and grateful to have another Parent Ed opportunity this week and hope you’ll be able to join. As mentioned above, we have invited the experts to come share all we need to know about internet safety for our teenagers. You will hear directly from District Attorney, Paul Graves, and Senior Inspector, Daryl Holcombe with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office on internet safety.

    This is such an important topic and you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about what parents need to know for their new high schoolers, as well as those getting ready to graduate, and what happens in college and the postgraduate world. View full flyer here.

    Free for all AUHSD parents/guardians.

  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

    October 30, 2022

    November is full of community-focused equity events. Attend all that interest you!

    • AAPI Parent Affinity Group Tuesday, Nov 1 at 7pm in the Campo Library. Open to all Asian, South Asian, South/Asian American identifying parents/guardians/caretakers of teenagers in AUHSD or related middle schools. Check out the flyer here for more info and please RSVP ASAP if you’re interested in attending.
    • Latinx/Indigenous People’s Festival Wednesday, Nov 9, 5:30-7:30pm at Miramonte. This is open to all of AUHSD. Click here for more details.  
    • Community Conversation #6: See Us, Hear Us - The Renter’s Narrative of Life in Lafayette Wednesday, Nov 16 from 7-8:30pm at the Lafayette Library, Don Tatzin Community Hall. Open to all. Hosted by the Lafayette Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee. For more information, click here.

    Have a suggestion, question, or some feedback? Email us

     

  • Legislative News

    October 30, 2022

    In case you missed it, the Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board Candidate Forum was recorded and is available here. Please watch to help you make an informed choice.