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LPIE
Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE) is proud to recognize Mary McCosker for her exceptional commitment to support and enrich the education of every child in the Lafayette public schools.
Mary served on the LafSD School Board for 13 years, co-led the Acalanes peer tutoring program for over 20 years, and has worked as an LPIE Instructor teaching Lafayette history to third graders for 25 years...and counting! The LPIE Board is excited to honor Mary's long-term contributions to our schools.CONGRATULATIONS TO
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Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Softball
Monday, Mar 27 at Pinole Valley HS at 4:30pm.
Tuesday, Mar 28 host Berean Christian HS at 4:30pm.
Wednesday, Mar 29 at Miramonte HS at 4:30pm.
Thursday, Mar 30 at San Leandro HS at 4:30pm.
Boys golf
Monday, Mar 27 Campolindo HS at Contra Costa CC at 3:30pm.
Thursday, Mar 30 Alameda HS at Chuck Corica GC at 3:30pm.
Girls lacrosse
Monday, Mar 28 at Justin Siena HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Thursday, Mar 30 host Ygnacio Valley HS 7:00pm.
Boys lacrosse
Tuesday, Mar 28 host Bishop O’Dowd HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Thursday, Mar 30 at College Park HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Baseball
Tuesday, Mar 28 Las Lomas HS at 4:00pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Thursday, Mar 30 Antioch HS at 4:00pm. Varsity and JV are away.
Boys tennis
Monday, Mar 27 College Park HS at 4:00pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Tuesday, Mar 28 Northgate HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, Mar 30 College Park HS at 4:00pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Boys volleyball
Tuesday, Mar 28 at Las Lomas HS. Freshmen at 4:00pm, JV at 5:00pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Thursday, Mar 30 host Northgate HS. JV at 5:00pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Stunt
Tuesday, Mar 28 host Concord HS at 5:30 pm and Clayton Valley Charter HS at 7:30 pm.
Track & field
Wednesday, Mar 29 at Miramonte HS at 4:00pm.
Friday, Mar 31 and Saturday, Apr 1 Stanford Invitational.
Swimming
Thursday, Mar 30 at Miramonte HS at 4:00pm.
The spring sports 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. -
Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
AHS Garden Restoration Update and Work Parties
We are gearing up to put the finishing touches on the "meditation" garden outside of rooms 508/509. On Sunday Mar 26, from 8am - 12pm, we will be planting and can use your help!! If you can come, please take a moment to fill out this form (so we know you're coming).
The garden restoration we are doing would not be possible without grants from the AHS Parents Club and the Lafayette Community Garden Club and the help of all of our volunteers! Stay tuned for more information about spring planting in the farm.
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General Administration Announcements
Career Academy Sessions- please encourage your students to attend!
These Academy sessions will be held in the library. We would love for every student to attend one or two sessions of interest to them.
Important Message from College & Career
Naviance? What is it really?
You may have heard of Naviance, but do you really know what that means? Naviance is “a college and career readiness platform that helps students connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals.” This is a tool primarily used by juniors and seniors, but is accessible to frosh and sophomores as well.
What can you do on the site?- Surveys: career interest and intelligence surveys
- College Research: extensive data on all colleges plus Supermatch College Search
- Admissions data for Acalanes students using Scattergrams
- Senior Year Uses:
- Store college list
- Request Transcripts
- Request Letters of Recommendation
- Complete a Student and Parent survey for counselors to use when writing letters of recommendation
If you are a parent of a current junior and want a Naviance tutorial on Monday, Apr 24 from 6:30-7:30pm in the library, please sign up using the following link.
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APC in Action
March Dons Dialogue - This Friday at 8:45am! Join us on Friday, Mar 24 in the Collaboration Center for coffee, treats and great dialogue! This month’s topics include;- Grading with Associate Superintendent John Walker
- Department spotlights on Social Science and Special Education plus our Equity & Inclusion teacher
- Incidence Reporting System with Associate Principal Powers
- Q&A with Principal Shawn
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Parent Ed
UPCOMING AUHSD WELLNESS PARENT EDUCATION
Supporting Students with Anxiety
With Acalanes Wellness Center Coordinator, Patrick Turner, MA, PPS, APCC
WHEN: Tuesday, Mar 21 from 6-7:30pm
WHERE: On 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.
Fentanyl, Narcan & Other Important Drug Updates - DATE CHANGE
with Addiction Specialist Dr. Allyson Mayo, Medical Director of Comprehensive Wellness Dr. Rebecca Parish, and CHS Wellness Coordinator Jenna Wrobel
WHEN: Wednesday, Mar 29 at 6:30pm - Date Change
WHERE: Campolindo Library
Open to all AUHSD parents!
Snowballs or Avalanches: Which ones are more dangerous?
The answer: Both can be!
“As parents and guardians, it’s important to watch for both avalanches and snowballs for ourselves as well in our teens' lives, as certain times in their lives may be more risky. Transitions or significant life events/traumas are a known factor that plays into depression and increases suicide risk for children and teens.”
Please read an important message here from Dr. Yanni Rho, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Included is what to watch for in our teens, tips for checking in with our teens and important resources to support teens and parents.
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