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School Nurse
More on Nutrition - REALLY?
I just finished another Pediatric Nutrition course and learned even more about what our kids need now and long-term. One of the pearls highlighted (as always) was the importance of regular “Family Dinner” (which can really be any meal of the day), and how it is one of the strongest indicators of both academic success and health and wellness. TheFamily Dinner Project is an interesting website to look at.
Why You Need To Take An ATTENTION DIET
Substance use prevention:- Keep your home safe: Lock Your Meds
- Have family dinner
- Know where your kids are
- Spend regular time together
What else would you like to see on my website?
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
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Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is starting up a couple of new groups. Check in with your AHS student and submit a referral if they are interested in participating.
The Wellness Center is starting up a couple of new groups. Check in with your AHS student and submit a referral if they are interested in participating.
Wellness Wednesdays started last week during academy: Is your student feeling stressed, overwhelmed or just wants to improve their understanding of mental health? They can join us during academy on Wednesdays to connect with others in a safe and supportive space. We will discuss various mental health topics in the hope of destigmatizing mental health challenges and improving our coping skills. Space is limited. Sign up for “Wellness Center” academy on Teachmore.
Expression Through Dance and Movement started Friday, Feb 24 during lunch. This is a program created to focus on increasing student confidence by using body movement to gain insight into behavior patterns and gaining the ability to express themselves through dance. This allows individuals to create new ways of coping with stressors. This program also provides an opportunity to make friends, try new activities and develop new coping skills. Stop by the Wellness Center for more info or to sign up.
Kiara Thomas- Wellness Intake Specialist -
Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Girls basketball
Tuesday, Feb 28 CIF Playoff First Round
Thursday, Mar 2 CIF Playoff Quarterfinal
Saturday, Mar 4 CIF Playoff Semifinal
Baseball
Thursday, Mar 2 v. Amador Valley HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Friday, Mar 3 v. Monte Vista HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Softball
Tuesday, Feb 28 hosts Piedmont HS at 3:30pm.
Wednesday, Mar 1 v. Salesian HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Friday, Mar 3 v. Encinal HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Boys tennis
Tuesday, Feb 28 v. Heritage HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Wednesday, Mar 1 at Lick-Wilmerding HS at 3:30pm.
Friday, Mar 3 and Saturday, Mar 4 Fresno Invitational.
Girls lacrosse
Tuesday, Feb 28 at Amador Valley HS. JV at 5:30 \pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Friday, Mar 3 host Las Lomas HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Boys lacrosse
Tuesday, Feb 28 at San Ramon Valley HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Friday, Mar 3 at Las Lomas HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Boys volleyball
Tuesday, Feb 28 at Alhambra HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Saturday, Mar 4 Deer Valley Invitational.
Boys golf
Wednesday, Mar 1 Cowboys Classic at Wente GC.
The winter and spring sport schedules will be found on the AHS website by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact Randy Takahashi at rtakahashi@auhsdschools.org or Haley Walsh at hwalsh@auhsdschools.org. -
General Administration Announcements
Acalanes Student Job Fair on Wednesday, Mar 15 from 12:45-1:30pm in the Main Quad (front of campus by Flag Pole)
Acalanes is sponsoring a student Job Fair aimed at bringing our local business partners and services onto campus to connect students with employment opportunities. If you and your business would like to participate, there is no fee for the event, however businesses must RSVP and receive approval to attend in advance.
To sign up, please email Associate Principal Andrea Powers at apowers@auhsdschools.org and Nicole Singleterry at nsingleterry@auhsdschools.org
Business and Event Details- 12pm: Business check in and table set up
- 12:45-1:30pm: Student Job Fair
- 1:30-2pm: Clean up
Career Academies: Would You Like to Share Your Experience?
The Acalanes College and Career Center will host Career Academies from 10:10-11:05am during March and April and we’d like to invite interested parents, alumni, and community members to share their career experiences/pathways with our students.
At Acalanes, we encourage our students to begin investigating the great number of career options available and the many different career pathways that people take to find their chosen career. Here are the Academy dates:- Mar 15: Engineering Career Academy
- Mar 22: Business Career Academy
- Mar 29: Computer Science Career Academy
- Apr 12 : Alumni Academy- Young professionals who recently graduated from Acalanes sharing their pathways/experiences
- Apr 14 : Trade Academy- Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing, Automotive, and more
- Apr 26 : Health Academy
If you would like to be a presenter or know someone who would be a good fit, please email Debbie Levy, dlevy@auhsdschools.org. Please provide your name, industry, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts. Thank you for your support in helping our students explore careers.
Our AP Students need YOUR help!
We are searching for parents to help with Proctoring AP Exams the first two weeks of May. Exam dates: May 1- May 5 and May 8 - May 12. Exams start everyday at either 8am or 12pm. Students know to show up 30 minutes prior to start time for check in. Proctors for morning exams would be needed starting at 7:15am and afternoon exams starting at 11:15am. Exams can range from 2-4 hours, please plan to stay for the longest amount of time possible. Restrictions: Parents, you are NOT allowed to proctor an exam that your own child is taking.
If you are interested in learning more about proctoring AP exams, please contact the Acalanes Testing Coordinator, Nicole Singleterry at nsingleterry@auhsdschools.org. -
APC in Action
February Dons Dialogue - This Friday at 8:45am! Join us on Friday, Feb 24 in the Collaboration Center for coffee, treats and informative dialogue! This month’s topics include;- Superintendent Nickerson and LPIE discussing California state funding
- Department spotlights on world language, ELA and journalism
- CAASPP testing information
- Q&A with Principal Shawn
The 4th annual Color Run fundraiser will take place at AHS and supports the classes of 2024 and 2025. It is a 1 or 2 mile loop through the Acalanes campus and is open to ALL of our local community- elementary, middle and high school students and families. Each participant receives a white t-shirt to wear through the five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run.
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LPIE Endowment
On Feb 10, LPIE officially announced the largest campaign in our history. For more than four decades, Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE, formerly LASF) has provided critical support to Lafayette's six public schools. The $12 million LPIE Endowment Campaign seeks to provide a stable, secure, and self-sustaining source of funding that will benefit generations of students – today, tomorrow, and beyond.
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Parent Education
Please save the date for our next AUHSD Wellness Parent Education Event!
What: “Supporting Students With Sleep: Why Sleep Is Important”
Presented by Deniz Keskinel, MSc
Date: Tuesday, Feb 21
Time: 6-7:30pm
Where: Over Zoom
Register Here
Click here to review the full AUHSD Wellness Parent Education Series for 2023. Recordings of past Wellness Parent Ed events can be viewed on the AUHSD website here. Topics include Depression & Anxiety, The Fentanyl Epidemic, Connecting with Your Teen and more.
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