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Counseling
Counselor assignments are by last name.
A-Em Anne Schonauer
En-Kr Christine Todd
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin
Schedule Changes
Counselors will still process requests to drop classes through the end of the first quarter, Friday, Oct 7. We are unable to add any new classes to student schedules as of Tuesday, Aug 23.
Class Visits
Counselors are giving grade-level presentations in classes from through Sept 9. Frosh presentations will be on Tuesday, Sept 6 and Wednesday, Sept 7 and Juniors will be on Thursday, Sept 8 and Friday, Sept 9. Your student will hear suggestions and tips for maximizing their experience this year. We will review graduation progress and remaining requirements at each grade level. All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will receive a copy of their transcript. Juniors and Seniors will also receive information about Naviance and college applications.
Individual Senior Appointments
Beginning mid-Sept, counselors will be meeting individually with Seniors to discuss post-high school plans. Those applying to colleges will walk through the process of requesting required documents for their applications.
Senior Parent Night
Plan to come to the PAC on Wednesday Sept 7 at 6pm to hear updates about post-high school options, tips for planning for college applications, and more!
CSF applications are open!
The deadline to apply is September 30. CSF is the only honor society at Acalanes. Students need to apply each semester. Application forms are available in the counseling office or on the website. Read the form for more details about membership requirements. Seniors who qualify are recognized with gold stoles to wear at graduation. -
School Nurse
COVID: Please call in your student’s absence to the Attendance Recorder and continue to follow the district’s Covid guidance. The school is not notifying teachers, so students should access Canvas as much as possible and stay in contact with their teachers to communicate their remote progress in their classes.
Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
Healthy Snack Recipe: Smokey Red Lentil Hummus which is a variation on the typical hummus made with chickpeas. Lentils are a nutritious powerhouse! Serve with fresh veggies/crudites, whole wheat pita chips, and/or GF crackers.
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
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Wellness Center
September is suicide awareness and prevention month. Although this is an extremely difficult topic to discuss with your student, it is also extremely necessary to do so.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34 and it can touch any community at any time. It is important to know the warning signs and what to do if you suspect that your child or someone else that you care about is suicidal. Parents looking for resources to educate themselves on the statistics, warning signs and preventative measures surrounding teen suicide can find them here.
In the hope of making suicide prevention more accessible than ever, 988 is a new national emergency phone number that will immediately connect callers to professional crisis support personnel.
On Friday, Sept 9, the Wellness Center will be hosting members of the Contra Costa County Office of Education’s Wellness in Schools Program in the front quad. Encourage your student to join us to learn more about suicide prevention and awareness resources as well as participate in fun activities.
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LPIE
Save the date for LPIE's annual “Texas Hold’em Tournament” on Friday, Dec 2 at 6pm (doors will open) and 7pm (cards will be dealt). Ticket sales for the event will open onThursday, Sept 8 at 9am (12 table limit) - click here for more information. The tournament is run by professional dealers and will also feature dinner and a hosted bar at a private residence.
Michele Colaco and Andrea Hilsabeck, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
www.lpie.org
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Sports
This week’s can’t miss events!
Girls golf
Tuesday, Sept 6 Miramonte HS at Orinda CC at 3:30pm.
Thursday, Sept 8 Las Lomas HS at Boundary Oak CC at 3:30pm.
Girls volleyball
Tuesday, Sept 6 at Pittsburg HS. Frosh at 4 pm, JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Girls tennis
Tuesday, Sept 6 host Berkeley HS at 4pm.
Boys water polo
Tuesday, Sept 6 host College Park HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.
Football
Friday, Sept 9 at Sheldon HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Girls water polo
Friday, Sept 9 and Saturday, Sept 10 Acalanes Invitational.
Cross country
Saturday, Sept 10 Lowell Invitational at Golden Gate Park.
The fall sport schedules will be found on the Acalanes High School website by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact Randy Takahashi at rtakahashi@auhsdschools.org or Haley Walsh at hwalsh@auhsdschools.org. -
APC in Action
APC Fall Grant Application Window is Now Open! We invite all AHS teachers, staff, students, and parents to submit a grant application for programming, materials or projects that enhance the educational experience for our school community; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted before Friday, Sept 16 to Nicole Sanders or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.
Peer Tutoring is now open in room 107! Peer Tutoring aims to better the educational, social and emotional well-being of all AHS students. Junior and Senior student tutors are available to help in almost any AHS academic subject and students are also welcome to use the room to do homework, read, study or just chill out. Peer Tutoring is open everyday during Lunch, Academy, 7th period and after school - encourage your student to stop in.
Thank you Acalanes Parents Club! Peer Tutoring is 100% funded by APC.
We could not operate without your donations.
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APC Membership & Fundraising
Parent Club Members! Don’t forget to pick up your newly minted copy of the AHS School Directory at Back to School Night on Thursday, Aug 25!
Thanks to all the Parent Club Members who picked up their directories at Back to School Night!
If you are a Parent Club Member and still need to pick up your directory, please email Lori MacLeod (lori.macleod@gmail.com) to arrange pick up. If you would still like a directory and have yet to join the Parents Club, you can do so right here!
All APC members will receive further information via email next week about how to access the directory online.
Any amount makes you a Parents Club Member. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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