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Counseling
Counselor assignments are by last name.
A-Dr Anne Schonauer
Du-Kr Christine Todd
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows
Roh-Z Susan Martin
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) CSF applications are open now through Monday, Feb 28. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors should apply. CSF is an honors society that recognizes strong academic performance. Students who have been members for at least 4 semesters receive special recognition. Please see the application for full membership policies. Applications are also available in the Counseling Office now through Monday, Feb 28. Turn in forms to the counseling office and email Anne Schonauer with any questions.
Friday, Mar 11 Deadline to drop classes for second semester. If your student is thinking about dropping a class, please have them see their counselor before this deadline. -
School Nurse
February is Heart Healthy Month. Wear RED but EAT GREEN!
Thank you to Acalanes families for continuing to report COVID+ cases to us (especially Attendance), keeping your students home when they are ill, and making sure they have well-fitting masks that they wear correctly.
COVID Vaccine Most students are now eligible to get boosters - PLEASE DO!!! Despite the burden of COVID virus, our community is working hard to stay healthy and the high vaccination rate and observance of health department guidelines makes a significant difference and helps keep students in school learning. If you haven’t yet, please submit your students’ COVID vaccine records.
COVID Isolation, Quarantines and Test Kits The current guidelines for return to school after COVID illness require a negative COVID test (if returning before 10 days). If your student is testing in the School Nurse Office, please make sure they register with Primary Health. School sites do NOT have more test kits to distribute. Please see Principal Shawn’s COVID FAQ’s for more details.
Make sure you always have your proof of vaccination! Try this site- https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ iPhone users- you can now put your vaccinationrecord in your Apple Health app (and Apple Wallet).
Please be in touch with me to discuss any medical, health, or wellness concerns.
Stay healthy and be well,
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
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Wellness Center
If your student is irritable, lacking focus, having difficulty remembering things and is acting out more than usual, they may be tired. The effects of sleep deprivation can be seen almost instantly. Teenagers need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep each night to aid in healthy development and daily functioning. In reality, a staggering number of teenagers are getting less than 7 hours of sleep each night.
Research suggests that impairment caused by lack of sleep is consistent with impairment caused by drinking alcohol. Not only does sleep deprivation affect immediate wellbeing but there are also links to long term health issues such as heart problems and depression. To be sure that your student is getting enough sleep, get them into a consistent bedtime routine and limit their technology use before bed. Blue light from TVs, computers and phones will keep teens from getting their crucial rest. -
Performing Arts
Acalanes Spring Musical - Be our Guest!
AHS Performing Arts is excited to present the timeless classic, Beauty and the Beast.
Performances will be held Wednesday, Mar 2 through Saturday, Mar 5 each evening at 7pmin the Acalanes Performing Arts Center.
General ticket sales start TODAY, Sunday, Feb 13. Tickets sell quickly, so reserve your tickets here! -
Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Boys basketball
Wednesday, Feb 16 NCS playoffs, first round.
Saturday, Feb 19 NCS quarterfinals.
Girls basketball
Wednesday, Feb 16 NCS playoffs, first round.
Saturday, Feb 19 NCS quarterfinals.
Boys soccer
Wednesday, Feb 16 NCS playoffs, first round.
Saturday, Feb 19 NCS quarterfinals.
Girls soccer
Wednesday, Feb 16 NCS playoffs, first round.
Saturday, Feb 19 NCS quarterfinals.
Wrestling
Friday, Feb 18 and Saturday, Feb 19 NCS Boys Championships at James Logan HS.
Friday, Feb 18 and Saturday, Feb 19 NCS Girls Championships at Albany HS.
Click here for the full Winter Sports Schedule (subject to change)
Luck of the Dons 2022 Booster Bash!
Saturday, Mar 19, 6pm
Contra Costa Country Club (801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill)
Less than 40 tickets left! Buy yours today! Need another opportunity to get lucky? Seelenbacher Jewelers in Alameda has donated a stunning 14K white gold diamond halo pendant (set with one brilliant cut diamond weighing .75 carats and surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of .32 on an 18” cable style neck chain). Valued at $5,200, only 100 raffle tickets will be sold for $100 each. Please email Meredith Meade if you would like to purchase a ticket!
Don’t forget you can also sponsor one of our hardworking coaches to attend the event. Purchase a ticket for a coach here!
The Acalanes Boosters Club is a non-profit, fundraising organization composed of Acalanes High School parents and school administrators who work closely with the school’s coaches to ensure the safety and well-being of Acalanes student athletes by providing significant, supplemental funding to all twenty-seven sports programs.
Have a fantastic item to donate for the auction? We are still looking for vacation homes, sporting event tickets, and sign-up parties (or any other item or experience that you want to contribute). Please contact your team’s Booster Representative or email us here. Proceeds for items that are donated on behalf of your student’s team(s) are split 50/50: the team(s) receive 50% of the proceeds and the Boosters general fund (allocated to all sports) receives 50%.
What does Boosters fund? Visit the site to read about all of the ways that Boosters supports the Acalanes athletes. Join the Daily Sports Report email list, and follow us on Twitter @AcalanesBooster! -
APC in Action
The APC Nominating Committee is in full swing and planning for the 2022-2023 school year! Below is a list of positions we need to fill. Being a part of the Acalanes Parents Club is very rewarding. It is an opportunity to work with an amazing, thoughtfully run organization as well as a chance to help the school, teachers, staff, and students in a variety of ways! Come join the team! If you have any questions, please contact Angela Ketcham, Nominating Committee Lead or anyone from our 2022 Nominating Committee: Sherry Quinn, Kristen Labrosse, Maria Nicolacakis, Jennifer Palmer, Katharine Wallace, Danielle Upp, and Catherine Habas.
Open positions:
President Elect
VP Fundraising
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Liaison
Co-Hospitality Chairs
Grants Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Legislative Representative
Co-Parent Ed. Coordinator
Student Awards Coordinator
Stanley Liaison
APC Spring Grants: Submissions are Open! Applications due Friday, Mar 4. All ideas are welcome. Acalanes Parents Club is pleased to 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. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted by emailing APC GrantsCoordinator Catherine Habas. Proposals can also be delivered to the APC box in the front office.
AHS Volunteer Service Awards Reminder: Encourage your student to participate!
It’s not too late for students to give back to their community now and be recognized for their efforts by applying for the AHS Volunteer Service Award this spring. Details regarding the program and related forms can be accessed here. Students should log their hours on the application forms as they volunteer. To learn more about the program or where they can volunteer, students can drop by the College & Career Center or contact APC program liaison Amy Norstad with questions or for more information. -
Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
2nd Annual ACA STRONG Light Display Monday, Feb 7 through Friday, Mar 4 from 5:30 to 9:30pm
Check out this year’s light display! All Acalanes families and the greater Lafayette community are invited to see ACA spirit on display. Enter campus via the main Acalanes entrance on Stanley Blvd. and exit on Pleasant Hill Road. This year a Photo Class Competition has been added!! Take a photo in front of your lighted class sign and DM via Instagram to ahs@dons. One photo per student or group of students please.The class with the most submitted photos will be invited to an ice cream sandwich social at lunch in March.
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