• APC Membership & Fundraising

    January 2, 2023

    Want to make your APC donations go twice as far with Corporate Matching? You can easily check if your company has a matching program here. If you have any questions, please contact corpmatch@acalanesparentsclub.com.
     
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

    January 2, 2023

    Please save Thursday, Jan 19 from 5:30-7pm for an important parent education event, creating community dialogue in supporting LGBTQ youth. Speaker J. Jessie Cohen (biolinked here) will share a developmental model, as well as case studies and tips for parents. We hope to create a community of support for our parents of LGBTQ youth, and this is a critical step towards that future. A registration link will be available soon. 

  • Student Activities

    January 2, 2023

    Welcome back to the beginning of semester 2! We are excited to welcome students back to campus on Wednesday!
     
    It is a slow week, however, here is a peek at some of the January activities:

    • Monday, Jan 9: District Equity Summit at Del Valle
    • Wednesday, Jan 11 @ lunch: Student Wellness Council
    • Thursday, Jan 12 @ lunch: Class of 2026 trivia in room 314
    • Friday, Jan 13 @ lunch: Spring Club Day

    Next week, look for information about ‘23-’24 student government, the CLASS CUP, intramurals, and more!
     
    Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher

  • College & Career

    January 2, 2023

    SENIORS
     
    DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
     
    Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship link: Seniors working on recycling projects? Check out the Recycle Smart Scholarshiphttps://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2549 Diablo Valley Assistance League, RossmoorScholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
     
    FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
     
    JUNIORS
     
    ACT/SAT Practice Tests: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT: Practice ACT: Saturday, Jan 21, 9am-1pm
    Practice SAT: Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm
    Live Online! Register here:  Acalanes HS partner landing page
     
    Learn about Military Opportunities: The College and Career Center is hosting an Academy session with all 4 branches of the military on Wednesday, Jan 11 in Mr. Takahashi's room 207. The Coast Guard, Army, Navy, and Marines will each do a short presentation during that time. After the presentations, students can ask individual questions of each branch.
     
    1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
     
    SOPHOMORES/FROSH
     
    Save the Date: Attention 9th and 10th grade families---it is officially course selection season! AHS counselors will host a Frosh/Soph parent night Thursday, Jan 12 from 6-7pm in the AHS Library. Come hear info about graduation requirements, course selection process, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
     
    Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
     
    Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.  

  • Counseling

    January 2, 2023

    Counselor assignments are by last name:
    A-Em Anne Schonauer  
    En-Kr Christine Todd / Christina Castillo-Gallardo during Spring 2023
    Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows 
    Roh-Z Susan Martin
     
    Late Sign Up for AP Exams: Late registration options are still available, but will incur a late fee. Please see here for more details.
     
    Welcome to Christina Castillo-Gallardo, our Counselor Sub, standing in for Christine Todd while she is on maternity leave during the Spring of 2023. Christina can be reached at ccastillo-gallardo@auhsdschools.org.
     
    Frosh/Soph Parent Meeting Thursday, Jan 12 at 6pm in the AHS Library
    Come hear our Counselor Marissa Meadows, College and Career Advisor Debbie Levy, and Counselor Sub Christina Castillo-Gallardo talk about course selection and preliminary college planning for rising 10th and 11th grade students (current 9th and 10th grade students).

  • School Nurse

    January 2, 2023

    Happy 2023 and Welcome Back to School!
    I hope everyone had a nourishing and restful winter break. Please test for Covid before returning to school on Wednesday. If your student is Covid+ or has another illness, please keep them home and inform the attendance office on the absence recorder (x7973).
     
    Did you get your Bivalent Covid Vaccine?
    Update your digital record here. It’s easy to schedule at your local pharmacy if you still need yours.
     
    Here’s a great website on SLEEP.
     
    Start the new year off right by starting the day strong - make time for breakfast!
    Ask your student what kind of food they want in the morning before school.  If they sleep until the last minute, talk about what portable healthy food you can make available for them to grab on their way to school:

    • Cereal, instant oatmeal
    • Green smoothie
    • Breakfast burrito
    • Fruit (fresh and dried)
    • Nuts
    • PB&J
    • Healthy muffins

    Dvora Citron, RN, MS
    dcitron@auhsdschools.org
    925-280-2970 x7128
    IG: acalanesschoolnurse