Weekly News & Announcements

Counseling

June 7 through July 15 AUHSD Summer School
Summer school is for students who need to repeat a required course after earning a D or F grade. Details about the programs are posted on the district webpage.  

Transcripts
Semester grades will be updated in Aeries on June 2 and report cards will be mailed on June 3. For graduates, registrar Mrs. Finn will send an official transcript to the college indicated in Naviance by June 15.    

Summer Hours
Counselors will be out of the office for the summer starting May 28. They will be back in August for the new school year. Mrs. Finn, the registrar, will be in the office until June 22. Administrators will also be on campus in early June. 

Counselor Appointments
We love talking to our students! Email is the best way to reach us. Counselors have appointment slots for students and will email them a link for signing up.  

A- Ed  Anne Schonauer
Ee-Kr  Christine Todd
Ku-Ros  Marissa Meadows
Rot-Z  Susan Martin

Legislative News

The May revisions to Governor Newsom’s proposed state budget were released last week. Much larger than expected tax revenues from 2020 mean that the news is good for education. A rarely-used anti-spending law will give districts additional one-time funds, as well as provide tax rebates to many Californians.  

Highlights of the proposed budget include universal transitional kindergarten, the elimination of deferrals (money owed to school districts by the state), and funding for low-income districts to provide extended learning opportunities such as summer and after-school programs. Also in the budget is $7 billion from the American Rescue Act for broadband expansion, which education advocates say is critical to closing the digital divide for less affluent communities, particularly in remote areas.   

Questions? Email our APC Legislative Representative.

School Nurse

Performing & Visual Arts

Thursday, May 27 - Choral Music Department’s Virtual Spring Concert, “The Many Colors of Love”
Celebrate the last day of school by watching a concert! The link will be on the APAB website (www.ahsperforming arts.org) on the day of the concert. The students have overcome some substantial obstacles to put together a wonderful performance. 

Did you miss the amazing Spring concerts last week? View them again here! 

• Concert Band, Orchestra
• Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble
  

Spring Concert Program

Congratulations to AHS 2021 Recruited Artists!

Go to ahsperformingarts.org for more Performing & Visual Arts information!

Sports

Congratulations to AHS 2021 Recruited Athletes!

Baseball

• Monday, May 24 v. Clayton Valley Charter HS at 4pm. Varsity away, JV home.
• Tuesday, May 25 v. Clayton Valley Charter HS at 4pm. Varsity away, JV home.
• Thursday, May 27 v. Clayton Valley Charter HS at 4pm. Varsity home, JV away.

Girls soccer

• Tuesday, May 25 host Miramonte HS 7:30pm.
• Thursday, May 27 at Las Lomas HS. JV at 5:30pm, Varsity at 7:30pm.

Boys lacrosse

• Tuesday, May 25 at Miramonte HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
• Thursday, May 27 host Las Lomas HS at 7:30pm.

Boys basketball

• Wednesday, May 26 host Miramonte HS. Frosh at 4pm, JV at 5:15m, Varsity at 8pm.
• Thursday, May 27 at Las Lomas HS. JV at 4pm, Frosh at 5:15pm, Varsity at 6:30pm.

Girls basketball

• Wednesday, May 26 Varsity host Miramonte HS at 6:30pm.
• Thursday, May 27 Varsity at Las Lomas HS at 8pm.

Boys volleyball

• Wednesday, May 26 Varsity at Miramonte HS at 5pm.
• Thursday, May 27 Varsity host Las Lomas HS at 7:30pm. 

Girls volleyball

• Wednesday, May 26 Varsity at Miramonte HS.  JV at 6:30pm, Varsity at 7:30pm.
• Thursday, May 27 host Las Lomas HS. Frosh at 4pm, JV at 5pm, Varsity at 6pm.

Click this link to see a list of current sports and their full schedules.

APC in Action

Friday, May 21 from 10-11:30am - Dons Dialogue with Principal Bell
Join Principal Bell online this Friday for the final Dons Dialogue event of the year. Ask your questions and hear the latest on the following topics:

• APC Board Meeting Vote
• Meet and greet with new Principal Eric Shawn
• Course updates from Leadership, Ethnic Studies, and Human & Social Development
• Summer School and Bridge Program
• Upcoming Campus Events and Activities
• 2021-22 School Year Dates

Register here to attend. 

Help Fuel Finals this Year!
We are so excited to support our students during their finals with some healthy treats. To make it happen, we need you!  Please sign up to help. Any questions, please contact your Finals Fuel Chairs, Nicole Carberry and Carey Starn. Thank you so much for your support!

2021-22 APC Board
The slate for incoming members was approved by this year’s board. The next step is for APC General Membership to approve it on Friday, May 21, prior to the final Dons Dialogue of the school year. Contact APC Parliamentarians Dawn Brightbill & Sarah Cusumano for more information. 

*proposed

Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

Senior Car Rally: Next Friday, May 21 at 5pm, Downtown Lafayette
Come one, come all and celebrate our Class of 2021 Seniors as they cruise down Mt. Diablo Blvd. The car rally begins at Oakwood and makes a u-turn at the Lafayette Car Wash. Spectators can join the viewing all along Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Make it a night and stay downtown for dinner at one of our amazing local Lafayette restaurants or grab a gift for a grad at a local boutique. Signs of support for our seniors are welcome and encouraged! 

ACA Celebrates the Last 25 Days of the 2020-21 School Year
Encourage your students to check out all the ways they can connect each day before the school year comes to a close. Here’s the link to the 25 Days of ACA. Let’s finish the year ACA Strong! 

AHS Volunteer Service Awards!
Congratulations to students who stayed committed to volunteering during this difficult year. Over 100 students volunteered 5,200 hours earning either an Acalanes or President's Volunteer Service Award! All recipients have been notified of their award by email, and instructed to pick up their Acalanes Award certificate and a celebratory ice cream during lunch on Tuesday, May 18 or Wednesday, May 19 in the quad between the big and small gym. President's Award recipients come for ice cream; their award certificate will be mailed home. Students unable to pick up their Acalanes certificate can stop by College & Career beginning May 20.

Questions, comments, or feedback, email aca@acalanesparentsclub.com.

General Announcements

AHS has issued the following Finals Guidelines. Discuss with your student for more details.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion gives us all an opportunity to learn more about our differences and come together in celebration. Throughout May, we continue to recognize our AAPI friends, and June is Pride month. 

We are halfway through May, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month:

• Check out our Insta throughout the month of May, as we highlight notable personalities for AAPI Heritage Month. 
• Growing up Asian in our country came with certain challenges for Jaimie Nguyen. Read her reflections in this article. 
• Don’t worry if you missed the fabulous Shaan Dasani last Wednesday… many of us were so struck by his story and personality that we vowed to invite him back in person as soon as possible. Make sure you catch him next time around!

In June we celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. Learn more about Pride month here:

• Did you know the gay rights movement was largely started during and after the Stonewall Riots? Gay rights have come a long way since then, but young LGBTQ+ youth suffer in so many ways. Nearly a third of young gay people have attempted suicide according to research from the Trevor Project. 
• The Born This Way Foundation is supporting five LGBTQ+ non-profits around the country, aiming to fill the kindness gap for youth. Help blanket them with kindness cards! Cards can be dropped off at Bel and Bunna’s Books downtown Lafayette by June 4. 
• Read this inspiring story about high school swimmer Ben Quinn, who has been openly gay for his entire high school career in conservative Indiana, with his mom at his side. Quinn will swim for Oberlin starting in the fall. 

Thank you to all who have participated in DEI events this school year and supported our highly relevant work! We invite you to join more events next year! We are constantly working on ideas for book clubs, special guest appearances, workshops and more. 

Have some great ideas? Consider joining one of our meetings, volunteer for one of our open positions, or email us! 

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @acalanesdei! 

Membership & Fundraising

Buy a Brick, Leave a Legacy
Honor a graduating Senior or favorite teacher, or write a special memory on a brick on the Dons Legacy Wall! On sale now on the Acalanes webstore, or print a mail-in form. Mail-in forms may also be picked up in the AHS Main Office.

Acalanes Flags
The perfect gift for incoming students, graduating students and students in between, who are enjoying their highschool journey -- Acalanes Flags! Flags are available in two sizes on the Acalanes webstore. They can be enjoyed indoors (think bedroom wall!) as well as outside. Get yours today and share your school spirit. Go Dons!

LPIE

A huge thank you to our volunteers, teachers, principals, district, donors and parents who made this year possible.
You impact our children's learning experience every day. We are grateful for you and all that you do. Have a great summer!

Laura-Kate Rurka & Jennifer Palmer
Acalanes LPIE School Chairs

www.lpie.org

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