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APC in Action
Dons Dialogue
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first evening Dons Dialogue. Principal Shawn led the discussion with an exciting review of Acalanes’ academic success with recent data on AP test scores. We heard more about the inspiring Breaking Down the Walls program and recent parent feedback through our WASC school accreditation process.
If you were not able to attend, you can view slides here or listen to the recording here.
Volunteer Service Awards
The 2022-23 volunteer program year has kicked off for the Acalanes and President’s Service Awards so please make sure your student is logging those hours! It’s a great opportunity for students to give back AND be recognized for their service. Visit the ServiceAward page under Get Informed on the APC website to learn more and find the forms. You can also email communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com with any questions.
Six APC Fall Grants Have Been Awarded
Thank you to the parents and staff who submitted proposals for an APC Grant this fall. We had a healthy number of submissions and are pleased to announce that four grants have been awarded through APC and two additional grants will be supported through our partnership with LPIE. Please click here for more information on awarded grants.
Pizza with Dr. Z! How to Study Math
Peer Tutoring will host “Pizza With Dr. Z,” on Thursday, Oct 28 at lunch. Acalanes Math Department Head, Vicki Zalewski, will lead students in a discussion on best practices for staying on top of math concepts and will also give tips on how to study for assessments. Pizza will be provided to the first 40 students who attend!
Peer tutoring aims to better the educational, social and emotional well-being of all Acalanes High School students and gives students the skills necessary to succeed in academics and life post high school. Peer Tutoring is off to a great start this year, with over 1000 student visits to date! Thank you to the Acalanes Parents Club, who fully funds this important student program.
Peer tutoring is located in Room 107. Hours are: Academy, 7th period, lunch and every day 1 hour after school.
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Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
Campus Clean Up - Saturday Nov 5, 11am-2pm
Let’s spruce up our campus this fall! Earn service hours, connect with our Acalanes community, and share in Dons’ pride. Students and parents alike are welcome and needed! Click here to sign up. Questions? Email denisecain4@icloud.com -
Parent Education
The Power of Parents: Navigating Substance Use and the Fentanyl Epidemic
Thursday, Oct 26
6-7pm on Zoom
The AUHSD Wellness Centers are hosting an important Parent Education program this week on the topic of substance abuse and Fentanyl. See Superintendent Nickerson’s important message on this topic here. Register for the Zoom event here.
AHS and APC Present Internet Safety Night
Thursday, Nov 3
6:30pm in the PAC
Hear directly from District Attorney, Paul Graves and Senior Inspector, Daryl Holcombe with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office on internet safety for your teenager. From online trolling to social media, learn more about what parents need to know for their new high schoolers, as well as those getting ready to graduate, and what happens in college and in the postgraduate world. View the full flyer here.
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Diwali, a popular and joyful Hindu holiday commonly referred to as the Festival of Lights, takes place on Monday, Oct 24 in the U.S. Learn more about Diwali and check out theseplaces you can celebrate in the Bay Area, including lighting a diya or enjoying colorful rangoli. And, don’t forget the sweets!
Continuing our observance of LGBTQ History month, a reminder to check out the GLBTHistorical Society in San Francisco. The museum demonstrates the importance of queer history to the public and shares rich stories of everyday queer life among the diverse populations of San Francisco over the last century.
Upcoming Events in the Lamorinda Area- AAPI Parent Affinity Space Tuesday, Nov 1 at 7pm in the Campo Library. Open to all Asian, South Asian, South/Asian American identifying parents/guardians/caretakers of teenagers in AUHSD or related middle schools. RSVP requested. Please email to have the flyer sent to you.
- Latinx/Indigenous People’s Festival Wednesday, Nov 9 from 5:30-7:30pm at Miramonte. This is open to all of AUHSD and you can learn more via their flyer.
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Legislative News
Las Trampas Creek Council of PTA's (LTCC), in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Diablo Valley, hosted several school board Candidate Forums this month. To view recordings of these forums, including the AUHSD Governing Board Candidate Forum that occurred on Oct 12, please visit the LTCC website here.
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Student Activities
Buy your Gratitude Grams now! These are a great way for students to appreciate classmates, friends, staff members and teachers by sending them a little goodie bag filled with love and appreciation. Each is $5 and they are available for purchase on the webstore.
Acalanes Blood Drive Tuesday, Oct 25
Acalanes is hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the Red Cross this Tuesday, Oct 25! High school students 16 years and older and any community member over 18 can donate. We encourage our Acalanes families to donate as well. Use the QR code around campus to connect to the app or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to sign up for an appointment. Thank you for your support!
Halloween
As we approach Halloween, let’s celebrate together! We will have lunchtime carnivals, lunchtime trick or treating and a pumpkin carving contest this week.
As always, if there is anything we can do for you or your student, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you and go Dons!
Katherine Walton, Leadership Teacher, Leadership Teacher
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