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School Nurse
Welcome back from spring break! I hope you and your family had fun and got rested and rejuvenated. We are in the “home stretch” and have less than 2 months of school left (what???). No worries, there is still time to support your student with healthy habits so they can finish up the semester with good health AND good grades. It always helps to ground ourselves in the “pillars” of optimal health”:
- Sleep
- 8-10 hours of quality sleep
- TIP: keep digital devices out of bedroom or at least away from bed
- Nutrition
- FIBER: include AS MANY whole foods high in fiber as possible
- TIP: Instead of processed foods, look for health alternative choices
- Physical Activity
- Encourage your student to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 days per week
- TIP: Go on walks together
- Avoid smoking, alcohol and substance use
- Talk to your students about strategies to avoid
- TIP: Model healthy behavior
- Stress Management
- Find something fun away from the “work” of being productive
- TIP: Try a new “shared” experience like doing a craft together, pulling out a board game, or having a “joke-sharing break”
- Social Connection
- Family dinner (or some regular time where your household members gather, ideally to eat together)
- TIP: Even silent time together can foster connection (personal share: when my kids were teens, I’d “drag” them out for a walk. Sometimes they’d talk and sometimes not. But we were spending time together and I was there if they needed me).
My office hours are:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some* Thursdays
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8am - 3:50pm
Wednesdays: 7:30am - 3:20pmDvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse, School Nurse Website - Sleep
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Performing & Visual Arts
The SpongeBob Musical! Apr 24-26, 7pm & Apr 27, 2pm in the AHS PAC
When Bikini Bottom faces disaster, SpongeBob and friends must band together to save their home—through friendship, courage, and epic songs! A must-see for all ages! Tickets on sale NOW at ahsperformingarts.org -
LPIE
Project LPIE winners will be announced and celebrated at the Lafayette Library this Friday, Apr 11 at 5pm. Join us for a public reception featuring all the creative entries as we announce our 2025 winners.
This annual event showcases and acknowledges Acalanes High School students for their project-based learning. Prizes will be awarded in 15 categories in order to recognize students' skills both within and outside the curriculum (Journalism, Digital Design, Vocal/Instrumental music and Science to name a few). We look forward to seeing you there! -
Sports
Ticket sales for the 2025 Booster Bash are LIVE! Remember to text the friends you huddled with in the cold while cheering on our Dons athletes so you all buy tickets to the Booster event of the year - April 26 at the Circle G Ranch! https://acalanesboosters.ejoinme.org/ PurchaseTickets
*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:
Boys golf
Monday, Apr 7 Varsity v. Northgate HS at Contra Costa CC 3:30pm.
Wednesday, Apr 9 JV v. Campolindo HS at Moraga CC 3:30pm.
Boys tennis
Monday, Apr 7 Bishop O’Dowd HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Baseball
Tuesday, Apr 8 Benicia HS at 4pm. Varsity away and JV home.
Thursday, Apr 10 Benicia HS at 4pm. Varsity home and JV away.
Saturday, Apr 12 Freshmen host Las Lomas HS at 10am and 1pm.
Softball
Tuesday, Apr 8 Benicia HS at 4:30pm. Varsity home and JV away.
Friday, Apr 11 De Anza HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Boys lacrosse
Tuesday, Apr 8 Varsity hosts Urban HS at 7:00 pm.
Girls lacrosse
Tuesday, Apr 8 at California HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Friday, Apr 11 host Granada HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Saturday, Apr 12 Frosh-soph v. Campolindo HS, Las Lomas HS and Miramonte HS at Campolindo HS at 9am.
Beach volleyball
Wednesday, Apr 9 at Northgate HS at 4pm.
Track & field
Friday, Apr 11 and Saturday, Apr 12 Arcadia Invitational.
Swimming
Friday, Apr 11 at Campolindo HS at 4pm.You may view the full 2024-2025 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.
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Legislative News
Learn How to Walk for Measure T!
Measure T, a $130 parcel tax measure, on the May 6 special election mailed ballot would enhance locally controlled funding to continue to attract and retain great teachers, keep class sizes manageable and provide a wide range of challenging and enriching course offerings for students. Measure T seeks to provide $4.5 million annually, will expire in 8 years, and has an optional exemption for seniors aged 65 and over.
Every vote counts in a special election, and we need your help reaching local voters. We’re in our first big canvassing push to identify supportive voters before ballots are mailed on Monday, Apr 7 and we’re door-knocking in our district to let voters know about this election. Walking is one of the most effective ways to reach voters! Here are the steps:- Learn how to walk: Click here to request a recording of the walk training and learn how to talk to your neighbors about Measure T!
- Request your turf: Email dlagmay@teamcivx.com to request a neighborhood to walk. In your email, please provide:
- the school site you're representing
- the town you want to walk in
- your address
- if you're walking with a partner, please provide their name
- Get walking: Grab some comfortable shoes and finish your turf before ballots are mailed on Monday, Apr 7!
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Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
The Acalanes Community Outreach and Improvement Club is hosting a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) from March 18 - April 30. LLS’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families by funding research and much more! Please donate as any and every donation makes a difference! Please check and see if your company does matching gifts when donating to double your impact! Thank you!
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Campus Culture Committee
Upcoming Important Dates:
- Women’s History Month (March)
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (March)
- Gender Equality Month (March)
- Feb 28-Mar 29 Ramadan
- Mar 31 Trans Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility (often referred to as TDOV or Trans Day of Visibility) is an annual event occurring on Mar 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.
ALL ARE WELCOME HERE t-shirts are for sale! For just $20 you can support the Campus Culture Committee of APC while wearing a stylish black tee that lets everyone know what the Dons are all about. Reach out here for payment information and how to get your shirt. Available in M and L only at this time.
If you’d like to help with any celebrations or join in our cultural discussions, please contact the Campus Culture Committee here and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with what the students are doing to celebrate all of these wonderful cultures and special dates. -
College & Career
Free Practice Tests: Interested in having your student take a free online practice SAT or ACT? Sign up here for either exam on Apr 26 at 9am with our testing partner, Revolution Prep.
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School Nurse
Nourishing Our Students for Great Health and Academic Success
Give your kids the breakfast of champions! Oatmeal + berries, avocado toast, a green protein smoothie and other healthy choices will set them up for success. Key strategies include getting their input, keeping choices available, and helping them stay organized so they have enough time for breakfast (or remember to take it with them on the way out!).
Last week I shared this Irish white bean and cabbage Soup for St. Patrick’s Day. This week I want to add another “green”--- this split pea soup. It’s easy to make, nutritious and cheap. It’s vegan but you might not miss the meat (did you know that smoked paprika is an excellent substitute for ham?). In regards to global health, consider that the food choices we make have a big impact. Plant-based sources of protein use a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions that animal agriculture does. Consider increasing your family’s intake of beans and legumes!
Please reach out to me for any support your students or family might need.
My office hours are:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some* Thursdays
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8am - 3:50pm
Wednesdays: 7:30am - 3:20pmAlways Your School Nurse,Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse, School Nurse Website -
Performing & Visual Arts
Acalanes Choir Chapel Concert
Please join us for an evening of choral music performed in the beautiful St. Mary’s Chapel on Wednesday, Mar 26 at 7:30pm. We hope to see you there!
Accept It…Or Not: The 2024 The Acalanes DramaDons Short Plays Festival
Come see eight short plays written and directed by The DramaDons themselves on
Thursday, Mar 27 and Friday, Mar 28 at 7pm in the AHS Little Theatre. Admission is free. Donations accepted at the door.
Please join us at the Acalanes Symphony Orchestra Chicago “Send-Off” Concert on Mar 28 at 5pm in the AHS PAC. The Symphony Orchestra will travel over spring break to perform in the 2025 Chicago International Music Festival! Admission is free.
The SpongeBob Musical! Apr 24-26, 7pm & Apr 27, 2pm in the AHS PAC
When Bikini Bottom faces disaster, SpongeBob and friends must band together to save their home—through friendship, courage, and epic songs! A must-see for all ages! Tickets on sale NOW at ahsperformingarts.org
Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble and Orchestra for their lovely performances at the Sonoma Wind Band and Orchestra Invitational!
Kudos also to the Acalanes String Quartet (Maor Ziskind, Lauren Anderson, Miela Hsu and Nathan Feng) which received a superior rating at the CMEA Solo and Ensemble festival at San Jose State University. -
LPIE
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the 7th Annual LPIE Gala! Whether you attended, bid in the auction, volunteered, or supported from afar—we are truly grateful for your generosity and dedication to our schools. Your support helps fund vital programs in science, art, music, world languages, expanded elective and AP classes, and more, ensuring every Lafayette student receives an exceptional public education.
We were also proud to present the Tom Mulvaney Legacy Award to Meredith Meade in recognition of her outstanding service and unwavering commitment to LPIE and our community. Meredith has been a steadfast champion of education—a two-term LPIE president and longtime member of the Lafayette School District Governing Board. Her leadership and advocacy have left a lasting impact on our schools and students, and we are honored to recognize her contributions.
Thank you for being part of this special event and for helping LPIE continue to support every student, at every school, every day.
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