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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Tuesday, Mar 1 from 6 to 8pm at St. Mary’s College. It’s not too late to catch the Black MentalHealth Series. Dr. Lynna McPhatter-Harris, Director of Student DEI at Acalanes Union High School District, and Dr. Carnetta Porter, Staff Therapist at Saint Mary’s Counseling and Psychological Services talk about how Black lives matter at a predominantly white institution. Join in person or via Zoom, must pre-register at link above.
As part of their More Than a Month celebration, San Francisco Public Library is hosting free film screenings and literary events from now through the month of March, including Black inventors and Silicon Valley’s Black innovators.
Facts corner: Did you know there was a Black Film Archive? Created last year by Maya S. Cade, it’s a living register of Black films from 1915 to 1979 that has been called “the definitive history of Black cinema.” This month the site highlights films from the 1920s through the 1970s. -
Parent Education
The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice- Peggy O’Mara
Tomorrow, Monday, Feb 28 at 6:30pm in the Miramonte Library. Miramonte Parent Ed will be hosting a talk on Achievement Pressure: What is it doing to our Kids? Speaker is Bryan Clark, PsyD. Masks will be required.
Wednesday, Mar 23 at 6:30 pm at the Miramonte Theater. Miramonte Parent Ed will also be hosting Start Smart, an interactive safe driving class for teens. Attending students will receive a certificate from CHP (California Highway Patrol) to present to their insurance company.
Thursday, Mar 24 Acalanes Parent Ed will be hosting Cynthia Muchnick, M.A., author, speaker, and educational consultant on Alternatives to College and College Prep. Cindy will be speaking in person and available to sign purchased books afterwards. More details soon!
Finally, if your teen is struggling with academics or feeling down or frustrated about school, don’t forget to connect with our Counselors, our Nurse, and our Wellness Center. Feel free to reach out and connect with us with ideas for future topics, shareable resources, or thoughts at parented@acalanesparentsclub.com. -
Student Activities
Sunday, Mar 27 at 9am is the 3rd annual Color Run Fundraiser to support 2023 and 2024 classes. 1.5 mile run through the Acalanes campus with white t-shirts to wear through five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Open to ALL students in the community. Click here for tickets. Register today as there are limited spots available!
Two opportunities to opt in this week to celebrate & learn about Black Excellence:
Tomorrow, Monday, Feb 28 at lunch in room 314 is Staff & Student Jeopardy and Wednesday, Mar 2 at lunch in room 209 Feminist Club & Black Student Union dialogue.
Additional Resources AUHSD 2022 Resolution-Recognizing & Honoring BlackExcellence Month, Support Black Owned Businesses in the Bay Area and Learn aboutBlack Excellence.
Spirit Week - Save The Date! Spirit week is coming March 7-11! Look for more details soon about this fun week!
2021-2022 Clubs Anyone can still join a club and now is the perfect time to do so! Check out our 2021-2022 Clubs (clubs highlighted in green are new as of this semester).
Acalanes Spiritwear Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:- We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026. which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026.
- Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.
Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland
Tuesday, Mar 1 Tickets go live on the webstore
Tuesday, Mar 15 and Wednesday, Mar 16 Juniors & Seniors receive invitations
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College & Career
Seniors
- DVC Virtual Enrollment Support- Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
- Future Educator?- $250 District-wide scholarship available. Friday, Mar 4 deadline.
- Lafayette Water Polo Scholarship available for seniors. Due Thursday, Mar 31
Juniors
- Jobs available- Work at the movies! Summer sports’ jobs!
- Leadership Program- Scholarships available for virtual leadership summer training with Hands On Bay Area.
- Out of State College Fair- Wednesday, Mar 23 from 6:30-8:30pm outside at Campolindo with 20+ university admission officers. Mark your calendars!
Sophomores/Freshmen
- National Park Service Youth Corps- Looking for leadership opportunities for your teen? This is a paid, full-time outdoor opportunity for 15-18 year old students. Deadline Friday, Apr 15
- Resume Development- Have your child reach out to work on creating a resume!
- Teen Volunteer This is a fun site for teen volunteers only. Check out the new formsfor tracking volunteer service hours for recognized service awards.
Resources:
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Counseling
Counselor assignments are by last name.
A-Dr Anne Schonauer
Du-Kr Christine Todd
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin
Tomorrow Monday, Feb 28. California Scholarship Federation (CSF) CSF applications due! Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors should apply. CSF is an honors society that recognizes strong academic performance. Students who have been members for at least 4 semesters receive special recognition. Please see the application for full membership policies. Turn in forms to the counseling office and email Anne Schonauerwith any questions.
Friday, Mar 11 Deadline to drop classes for second semester. If your student is thinking about dropping a class, please have them see their counselor before this deadline. -
School Nurse
Trauma-Informed? Agencies and organizations are becoming educated and trained about the concept of being Trauma-Informed. HERE is a short article on cultivating Trauma-Informed Parenting.
COVID Despite the relaxation of the mask mandate, we will continue to wear well-fitted masks correctly at school. Please remain alert to COVID symptoms, continue to report COVID+ cases to us (especially Attendance) and keep your students home when they are ill. Most students are now eligible to get Vaccine boosters - PLEASE DO!!! Our community is working hard to stay healthy and the high vaccination rate and observance of health department guidelines helps keep students in school learning. If you haven’t yet, please submit your students’ COVID vaccine records.
COVID Isolation, Quarantines and Test Kits The current guidelines for return to school after COVID illness require a negative COVID test (if returning before 10 days). If your student is testing in the School Nurse Office, please make sure they register with Primary Health. School sites do NOT have more test kits to distribute. Please see Principal Shawn’s COVID FAQ’s for more details. We continue to update policy based on the County Health Department guidance.
Make sure you always have your proof of vaccination! Try this site- https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ iPhone users- you can now put your vaccinationrecord in your Apple Health app (and Apple Wallet).
Tuesday, Apr 12 from 7pm ET to 8:30pm ET Mindfulness and Media Webinar to learn the steps you can take to help teens navigate technology in a savvy and healthy way.
Invest In Your Student’s Future! How do you support them in Eating 5 A Day (Fruits and Vegetables)? Hint: Apples, bananas and oranges are portable and easy to grab on the way to school. Bags of cut-up veggies can be prepared in advance too.
Please be in touch with me to discuss any medical, health, or wellness concerns.
Stay healthy and be well,
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
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Wellness Center
Tomorrow, Monday, Feb 28 at 6:30 pm in the Miramonte library Miramonte Wellness Center will be hosting an invaluable parent education opportunity for all of AUHSD. Join us to hear from Dr. Brian Clark as he discusses achievement pressure and the effect that it can have on students. Dr. Clark is a local psychologist specializing in achievement pressure and various other topics that affect young people today. By sharing observations from his clinical practice, Dr. Clark exhibits real life examples of how pressure to achieve can impact anxiety and depression in teens. Visit the @acalaneswellness Instagram for details.
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Performing Arts
Acalanes Spring Musical - Be our Guest!
AHS Performing Arts is excited to present the timeless classic, Beauty and the Beast.
Performances will be held Wednesday, Mar 2 through Saturday, Mar 5 each evening at 7pm in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center.
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LPIE
Project LPIE Registration has been extended! Open to all Acalanes High School students, this competition is an annual event that showcases the students for their project-based learning. Students compete in 13 categories that recognize students' skills both within and outside the classroom. Awards are given in every category!- Registration and Projects due Monday, Mar 21
- Winners will be announced Thursday, Apr 21 at an Awards Reception on campus
For more details and to register visit www.lpie.org/project-lpie.
Jennifer Palmer and Michele Colaco, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
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Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Girls basketball
Tuesday, Mar 1 CIF NorCal first round.
Thursday, Mar 3 CIF NorCal quarterfinals.
Saturday, Mar 5 CIF NorCal semifinals.
Girls soccer
Tuesday, Mar 1 CIF NorCal quarterfinals.
Thursday, Mar 3 CIF NorCal semifinals.
Saturday, Mar 5 CIF NorCal championship.
Boys soccer
Tuesday, Mar 1 CIF NorCal quarterfinals.
Thursday, Mar 3 CIF NorCal semifinals.
Saturday, March 5 CIF NorCal championship.
Girls lacrosse
Monday, Feb 28 host Northgate HS. JV at 5:30 and Varsity at 7pm.
Wednesday, Mar 2 at Carondelet HS. JV at 5:30 and Varsity at 7pm.
Thursday, Mar 3 at Alhambra HS at 7 pm.
Boys lacrosse
Monday, Feb 28 at San Ramon Valley HS. JV at 5:30 and Varsity at 7pm.
Thursday, Mar 3 host Alhambra HS at 7pm.
Boys golf
Monday, Feb 28 Miramonte HS at Orinda CC at 2:30 pm.
Wednesday, Mar 2 Cowboy Classic at Wente CC.
Boys tennis
Monday, Feb 28 host Benicia HS at 3:30 pm.
Friday, Mar 4 and Saturday, Mar 5 Fresno tournament.
Boys volleyball
Tuesday, Mar 1 host Moreau Catholic HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.
Wednesday, Mar 2 host Marin Catholic HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.
Saturday, Mar 5 Alhambra Jamboree.
Softball
Tuesday, Mar 1 San Leandro HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, Mar 3 Piedmont HS at 4pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Baseball
Wednesday, Mar 2 Amador Valley HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Friday, Mar 4 San Ramon Valley HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Competitive sport cheer
Friday, Mar 4 host Miramonte HS at 5:30 pm and Concord HS at 6:30 pm.
Click here for the full Winter Sports Schedule (subject to change)
Luck of the Dons 2022 Booster Bash!
Saturday, Mar 19, 6pm
Contra Costa Country Club (801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill)
Ticket sales end March 7th! Buy yours today! Online Silent Auction will open March 6th!
Have a fantastic item to donate for the auction? We are still looking for vacation homes, sporting event tickets, and sign-up parties (or any other item or experience that you want to contribute). Please contact your team’s Booster Representative or email bash@acalanesboosters.org. Proceeds for items that are donated on behalf of your student’s team(s) are split 50/50: the team(s) receive 50% of the proceeds and the Boosters general fund (allocated to all sports) receives 50%.
What does Boosters fund? Visit the site to read about all of the ways that Boosters supports the Acalanes athletes. Join the Daily Sports Report email list, and follow us on Twitter @AcalanesBooster! -
APC in Action
The APC Nominating Committee is in full swing and planning for the 2022-2023 school year! Below is a list of positions we need to fill in the Acalanes Parents Club. Being a part of this amazing, thoughtfully run organization is rewarding and an opportunity to help the school, teachers, staff, and students in a variety of ways. Come join the team! If you have any questions, please contact Nominating Committee Lead Angela Ketcham or anyone from our 2022 Nominating Committee: Sherry Quinn, Kristen Labrosse, Maria Nicolacakis, Jennifer Palmer, Katharine Wallace, Daniele Upp and Catherine Habas.
Open positions:
President Elect
VP Fundraising
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Liaison
Co-Hospitality Chairs
Grants Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Legislative Representative
Co-Parent Ed. Coordinator
Student Awards Coordinator
Stanley Liaison
APC Spring Grants: Submissions are Open! Applications due Friday, Mar 4 All ideas are welcome. Acalanes Parents Club is pleased to invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted by emailing APC Grants Coordinator Catherine Habas. Proposals can also be delivered to the APC box in the front office. -
Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
2nd Annual ACA STRONG Light Display now through Friday, Mar 4 from 5:30 to 9:30pm A big thanks to all Dons students and their families who helped make our campus shine bright! Now it’s time for all Acalanes families and the greater Lafayette community to see ACA spirit on display. Swing by your favorite Lafayette restaurant on your way home for a bite to eat or take out. This year, a Photo Class Competition has been added!! Take a photo in front of your lighted class sign and DM via Instagram to @ahs_dons. The class with the most submitted photos is invited to an ice cream sandwich social at lunch in March.
Do you know an incoming Don? Acalanes Swag Bags are on sale! Now is the time to help our newest Dons show their AHS spirit by purchasing a Dons spirit pack! $68 packs include a black hooded sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack, and AHS flag to fly at home. Proceeds from spirit pack sales benefit the class of 2026. Order here before Friday, April 1 and packs will be ready for pick up at Acalanes Events & Activities Night on Wednesday, May 4. Go Dons!
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