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APC in Action
JANUARY DONS DIALOGUE - SAVE THE DATE
Please join us for the first Dons Dialogue of 2025! Friday, Jan 23 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 treats 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 Finals Fuel Chair, Regan Scovic!
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Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
SAVE THE DATE!
Webinar for Parents of new Teen Drivers: Hosted by the CHP and Impact Teen Drivers. This workshop has been created for parents to learn some of the strategies they can use to keep their teen safe on the road.- What: From Learner’s Permit to Safe Driver: Strategies for Parents
- When: Wednesday, Jan 14, 6:30-8:00pm
- Where: Virtual event- link to be sent as a follow up
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Campus Culture Committee
Acalanes Parent Club – Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Update
As we continue the 2025–2026 school year, the Campus Culture Committee (CCC) remains dedicated to building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus. We are also working closely with staff on issues that impact our students’ experiences and well-being.
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.Join Us Monthly! (In-Person & Virtual Meetings)
Meeting Schedule | 6:00–7:30pm- 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.
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Student Activities
WE ARE BACK! And we’re ready to have the best 2nd semester. Let’s do this!
BIG 10: Boys Basketball
Tuesday, Jan 6, at 7:00pm
Let’s pack the gym for the league opener against Ygnacio Valley. Wear jerseys!
ACA Buddies
Friday, Jan 9, at lunch in room 314
Club Applications
Is your student looking to start a new club? Club applications for NEW clubs only are available and due Jan 13. Our spring club day is Jan 21 at lunch.
Here are a few more things to look forward to:- Jan 12-16: Senior Portraits
- Jan 14: Schoolwide academy—Dons are Stronger Together
- Jan 21: Spring Club Day
- Jan 23: Senior Breakfast
- Jan 29: Open House
- 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!
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College & Career
Upcoming Career Academies
The Acalanes College and Career Center will host Career Academies from 10:10am to 11:05am during Jan, Feb, and Mar. We invite interested parents, alumni, and community members to share their career experiences/pathways with our students.
At Acalanes, we encourage our students to explore the many career options and the diverse career pathways people take to find their chosen careers. Here are the upcoming Career Academy dates:
Business Academy: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026
Environmental Academy: Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026
Engineering Academy: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
Education Academy: Wednesday. Mar 4, 2026
Computer Science Academy: Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026
Health Academy: Friday, Mar 20, 2026
If you would like to be a presenter or would like to recommend someone, please email Debbie Levy at dlevy@auhsdschools.org. Please provide your name, job title, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts. Thank you for your support in helping our students explore careers. We really appreciate it.
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