• Counseling

    January 15, 2024

    Counselor assignments are by last name:
    A-Em Anne Schonauer  
    En-Kr Erika Vasquez
    Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows 
    Roh-Z Susan Martin
     
    Course selection for 2024-2025 school year is coming! Counselors will be visiting 9th, 10th and 11th grade classrooms next week to discuss the course selection process with students and hand out forms.

    Frosh/Soph Parent Night All 9th and 10th grade parents are invited to an evening with Erika Vasquez and Marissa Meadows, two of our AHS Counselors, who will present information about the course selection process that parents should know. Please come to the library on Thursday, Jan 18 at 6:30pm for this informative event! 

  • School Nurse

    January 15, 2024

      Switch it up with your kids and consider asking them “What did you fail at today? And what did you learn from that?” Help support their ability to see “failure” as a growth experience.
       
      Here is a great resource on Character Strengths from the VIA Institute. I hope you find this a resource that inspires positive conversation and connection in your family.
       
      A Twist on Tuna Salad: This “No-Tuna” Salad is one of  my favorite recipes. I’ve been making it weekly these days. It’s a great way to incorporate legumes into your eating, and besides using it for sandwiches, you can spread it on crackers or cucumber slices for a snack or appetizer.
       
      “It’s never too late–or too early–to start living healthier lives.”
      Michael Greger, MD, FACLM  Founder, NutritionFacts.org
       
      Happy 2024!
       
      Always Your School Nurse,
      Dvora Citron, RN, MS
      dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128,
      IG: acalanesschoolnurse, ​School Nurse Website

    • Wellness Center

      January 15, 2024

      We are so excited to have students back to start the new year! It’s very common for people to use this time to set new goals for the upcoming year. Goal setting is a great way to set up yourself, and your student, for success. Discuss setting SMART goals with your student:

      • Specific- narrow goals are more efficient for planning and execution.
      • Measurable- how will you know that you are making progress toward reaching your goal?
      • Attainable- it’s important that goals are realistic and can actually be achieved.
      • Relevant- be sure that your goals align with what you find important in the short and long-term.
      • Time based- when setting an end date to assess whether you have met your goal, the date should be both motivating and achievable.

      Setting, working toward, and achieving SMART goals is extremely beneficial to mental health. Everyone likes to feel capable and accomplished. This can help improve self esteem, as well as fostering an internal locus of control. 

    • LPIE

      January 15, 2024

      TOM MULVANEY LEGACY AWARD
      LPIE is proud to announce a call for nominations for the Tom Mulvaney Legacy Award! Please click here to submit a nomination. Nominations are due by Thursday, Jan 25 at midnight. The winner will be announced Saturday, Mar 9 at LPIE's 6th Annual Gala.

      LPIE GALA RAFFLE TICKETS
      It’s not too late to win a trip to Cabo, Las Vegas, or Tuscany, but there are less than ten tickets left! Click here to request a ticket. The winner will be announced at the 6th Annual LPIE Gala on Mar 9. (You do NOT need to be present to win!)
       
      PROJECT LPIE
      Don’t miss your chance to participate in Project LPIE! Open to all Acalanes High School students, this competition is an annual event that showcases students' project-based learning. With 15 categories in a variety of disciplines, the contest is open to any AHS student. Awards will be given in every category and announced at our in-person awards ceremony in February. Click here to register today!  

      Jocelyn Werner and Jaime Roder, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
      www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram

    • Sports

      January 15, 2024

      This week’s can’t miss events:
      Boys soccer
      Tuesday, Jan 16 host College Park HS. Frosh at 4pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:15pm.
      Thursday, Jan 18 Frosh host Berkeley HS at 5pm.
      Saturday, Jan 20 host Alameda HS. JV at 11am and Varsity at 1pm.
       
      Girls soccer
      Tuesday, Jan 16 at College Park HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7pm.
      Saturday, Jan 20 Frosh-Soph host Las Lomas HS at 9am and play at Campolindo HS at 2pm.
       
      Girls basketball
      Wednesday, Jan 17 host Alhambra HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
      Friday, Jan 19 host Campolindo HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
       
      Boys basketball
      Monday, Jan 15 at Bishop O’Dowd HS. Frosh at 4pm and JV at 5:30pm.
      Wednesday, Jan 17 at Alhambra HS. Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
      Friday, Jan 19 at Campolindo HS. Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
       
      Wrestling
      Tuesday, Jan 16 at Mt. Diablo HS at 5pm.
      Saturday, Jan 20 San Ramon Valley Invitational and Livermore JV Barn Burner.
       
      You may view the 2023-2024 Athletic Update by clicking HERE.

    • APC in Action

      January 8, 2024

      JANUARY DONS DIALOGUE - SAVE THE DATE
      Please join us for the first Dons Dialogue of 2024. Friday, Jan 19 at 8:45am in the Collaboration Center. We will hear from Principal Shawn and other Acalanes Staff members plus time for open Q&A. The detailed agenda will be released in the APC Newsletter next week.
      Coffee and teats will be served!

      FINALS FUEL IN ACTION!
      Thank you to all the families that contributed snacks, funds or time to hand out fun snacks and encouraging words to all our students between exams. This is a special Acalanes tradition and one of the best volunteer roles on campus. If you missed your opportunity to help this winter, don’t worry Finals Fuel will be back in the spring.
      Special thanks to our APC Co-Chairs Stephanie Asadorian and Regan Scovic!

      Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.