• College & Career

    October 30, 2022

    SENIORS
    California State Applications: Every day during the month of November, the CCC is open to help with the Cal State application. It takes less than an hour.
    UC Applications: Have your student come by any day to work on the UC applications due on Nov 30.
    FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened Oct 1. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
    UC/Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
    College Visits This Week in the CCC Office: Follow the CCC instagram @ahs_college_career for timing each week.

    • Monday, Oct 31: Landmark College
    • Wednesday, Nov 2: Rollins College, Saint Edward’s University

    JUNIORS
    Parent Night: Counselor Susan Martin and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy will discuss post-high school options on Wednesday, Nov 9 in the PAC from 6:30-7:30pm.
    Out of State College Fair: Meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
    Volunteer Opportunities: Encourage your child to check out these great places to give back!

    SOPHOMORES/FROSH
    Out of State College Fair: Start learning a bit about colleges early! Meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
    Volunteer Opportunity: This is also a good site to search for teen volunteer work.
     
    Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.  

  • Counseling

    October 30, 2022

    Counselor assignments are by last name.
    A-Em Anne Schonauer  
    En-Kr Christine Todd  
    Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows 
    Roh-Z Susan Martin

    Letters of Recommendation - Counselors are working hard to finish all EA/ED letters of recommendation by the big Nov 1 deadline! 
     
    Sign up for AP Exams until Sunday, Nov 6. - Late registration options are available, but will incur a late registration fee. Please see here for more details.
     
    Junior Parent Night Wednesday, Nov 9, 6:30pm in the PAC -
    We are hoping that many junior parents can come to the PAC on Wednesday, Nov 9 for a presentation by Debbie Levy, our College and Career Advisor, and Susan Martin, one of our counselors. We will be speaking about post-high school options for your students and things to think about now.

  • School Nurse

    October 30, 2022

    Happy Halloween! Parents, please use this weekend’s Halloween celebrations as an opportunity to have a dialogue with your students about having fun and staying safe. Adults modeling safe, responsible and healthy behavior is powerful!
     
    One Shot in Each Arm! Protect your student against illness and missing school (and protect your community as well)! Make their appointments to get both the flu shot and their next Covid booster (now giving new bivalent version effective against variants). Many pediatrician’s offices and most pharmacies have them available.
     
    Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.  Does your child have an EPIPEN? Hopefully you have let me know. HERE is some interesting information about Benadryl vs. Epinephrine.
     
    Weekly Health Tip: Ways to Help Your Teen Get More Sleep. Help your students create a good window (# of hours of sleep) by supporting a healthy schedule in which they have a balance of exercise, down time, nourishing food and happy connection.

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

  • Wellness Center

    October 30, 2022

    Did you know there is a difference between regular listening and active listening? Active listeners differ from passive listeners, in that they are intentionally going out of their way to show the speaker that they are being heard. Mastering the art of active listening can greatly improve all of your relationships, especially your relationship with your student. Instead of listening to your child and intending to respond, try listening to your child intending to understand what, exactly, they are trying to convey. Here are a few tips that might help you improve your active listening skills:

    • Face the speaker and make eye contact while they are speaking.
    • Pay attention to body language, as well as verbal language.
    • Listen without interrupting, judging or jumping to conclusions.
    • Ask questions if you need clarification.
    • Reflect back what is being said so the speaker knows you are understanding.
    • Stay focused and don’t multitask.
    • Don’t insert your opinions or solutions unless asked.

    Most people, including your child, just want to be heard and supported. Taking the time to practice active listening and employing your skills with your student not only models good listening behavior, but also supports the idea that you are a safe and trustworthy person for them to confide in.

  • LPIE

    October 30, 2022

    SAVE THE DATE for the LPIE Spring Gala on Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 at Roundhiill Country Club. Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov 7 at 9am. Please visit our gala webpage for additional details.
     
    LPIE's Read-a-thon starts Nov 1! Students can pick up a flyer in the Acalanes library for more information. In order to participate:

    1. Start by creating your Read-a-thon pledge page here.
    2. You can log minutes as you go or track minutes in the packet and then enter them at the end of each week.
    3. Log all pledges by Nov 17.

    Read-a-thon prizes include Warriors tickets, Six Flags tickets, Air Pods, gift cards and more!

    Questions? Please contact Andrea Hilsabeck or Michele Colaco
    www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram 

  • Sports

    October 30, 2022

    This week’s can’t miss events!
     
    Girls Golf
    Monday, Oct 31 NCS Championships at Foxtail GC in Rohnert Park
     
    Girls Volleyball
    Wednesday, Nov 2 NCS Semifinals at 7pm
    Saturday, Nov 5 NCS Championships at 7pm
     
    Girls Water Polo
    Thursday, Nov 3 NCS Quarterfinals
     
    Football
    Friday, Nov 4 at Northgate HS. JV at 4:30pm, Varsity at 7pm
     
    Cross Country
    Saturday, Nov 5 DAL Championship at Hidden Valley Park at 1pm

    The fall sport schedules are available on the AHS website. Click here.
     
    If you have any questions, please contact Randy Takahashi at rtakahashi@auhsdschools.org or Haley Walsh at hwalsh@auhsdschools.org.