• Sports

    October 23, 2022

    This week’s can’t miss events!
     
    Unified Soccer
    Monday, Oct 24 host Freedom HS 1pm.
     
    Girls Volleyball
    Tuesday, Oct 25 NCS Playoff, First Round at 7pm.
    Saturday, Oct 29 NCS Quarterfinal at 7pm.
     
    Girls Tennis
    Tuesday, Oct 25 DAL Girls Tennis Championship at Northgate HS at 9:30am.
    Wednesday, Oct 26 DAL Girls Tennis Championship at Acalanes HS at 4pm.
    Thursday, Oct 27 DAL Girls Tennis Championship at Acalanes HS at 4pm.
     
    Boys Water Polo
    Wednesday, Oct 26 at Campolindo HS. JV at 4pm and Varsity at 5pm.
    Friday, Oct 28 at De La Salle HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.
     
    Girls Water Polo
    Wednesday, Oct 26 at Campolindo HS. Varsity at 6pm and JV at 7pm.
     
    Football
    Friday, Oct 28 host Miramonte HS. JV at 4:30 pm, Varsity at 7pm.

    The fall sport 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.

  • APC in Action

    October 16, 2022

    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 four grants have been awarded through APC and two additional grants will be supported through our partnership with LPIE:

    • Members of the Black Student Union (BSU) will attend a field trip (with other Acalanes Union district high school students) to San Francisco to tour the Museum of the African Diaspora. 
    • A book entitled How She Did It by Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery will go to each member of the women's cross country team. The authors are professional runners who interview other female runners on their path to success.
    • A new sturdy carport-type covering (wind and weather resistant) will go up to shelter visual arts students working outside. This expanded space will allow students to work on larger and outdoor projects throughout the school year.
    • Planting materials will be purchased for the revitalization of the Acalanes garden area outside 505/507 wing. Please click here to read more about the AHS Garden Restoration Group, their plans and how you can help.
    • Spanish 3 students will experience a cultural evening at Pena Pachamama in San Francisco. Supported by LPIE.
    • The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will come to Acalanes to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They will also host a Playshop on campus for students to participate and perform. Supported by LPIE.

    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 this year! 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.
     
    Meet our Outstanding Acalanes Custodial Team!
    Earlier this month, APC honored National Custodian Day by presenting our hardworking custodial team with a full platter of fresh baked goodies. This invaluable team works day and night to take care of our campus and keep our students safe. Next time you are on campus and see one of these hardworking Dons, please give them a wave and thank them for all they do for our students and the Acalanes community.
     
    From left to right; Rosabel, Francisco, Daniel, Jorge, Edgar, Federico. Plus Pedram, not in photo.
     
    Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Contact APC here with any questions.

  • Parents Club Pro-Tip

    October 16, 2022

    ATTENDANCE Q&A - PART 2
    What does my student do if they are marked absent by their teacher and it is an error?
    Have the student come into the attendance office to get a teacher correction form.
     
    Do I need to excuse my student if they already have an early dismissal for sports?
    No. Early sports dismissals are included in the Daily Don (email and/or text) sent from the office each morning.
     
    If my student returns with a medical/dental note, do I still need to call the attendance line?
    Yes, the absence still needs to be verified by a parent. Please call the 24-hour attendance line at 925-280-3973.

  • APC Membership & Fundraising

    October 16, 2022

    Lafayette Res Run for Education – Next Weekend! 
    Show your community spirit, and support Acalanes (Go Dons!) - sign up for the Lafayette Res Run for Education on Sunday, Oct 23. 15% of Acalanes designated registrations + donations go back to Acalanes Parents Club. Every registration counts! Be sure to select Acalanes when you register!

    In 2021, the Lafayette Res Run for Education donated a record $42,568.75 to our local public schools. Learn more and registerTODAY.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    October 16, 2022

    Campus Clean Up - Saturday Nov 5, 11am-2pm
    It’s time for our Fall Campus Clean Up! Earn service hours, connect with our Acalanes community, and share in Dons’ pride. Students, parents, teachers, and community welcome. Click here to sign up. Questions? Email denisecain4@icloud.com

     

     

  • Parent Education

    October 16, 2022

    The Emotionally Naked Truth About Youth Suicide
    Speaker: Anne Moss Rogers
    Tuesday, Oct 18, 6:30-8:30pm
    Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church (49 Knox Dr. Lafayette)
    Hosted by LafSD, AHS, St. Perpetua, APC, and DPEC
    For more information and to register click here  

    We are excited to Introduce the AUHSD monthly Wellness Parent Education Web Series
    Counseling & Parent Education (COPE) Presents:
    Recognizing Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Yourself and Your Child
    Tuesday, Oct 18, 6-7 pm on Zoom
    Register Here
    Click here to view full series and Save the Date now for all of these important discussions.
    All sessions will be recorded and shared on the District website.

    AHS and APC present - Internet Safety Night
    Thursday, Nov 3
    6:30pm in the PAC
    Hear directly from Daryl Holcombe with our Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office on internet safety for your teenagers. From online trolling to social media, what parents need to know for their new high schoolers as well as those getting ready to graduate and what happens in college and the postgraduate world.

    This adult-only event is free for all AUHSD parents/guardians.