• Performing Arts

    December 6, 2021

    Winter Concerts 2021
    Join Music Director Lauren Gibson as she leads her talented musical groups in performing beautiful melodies in two fabulous Winter Concerts this month!

    Tuesday, Dec 7 at 7 pm in AHS Performing Arts Center (masks required)
    Performing bands- Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Octet
    Free admission

    Wednesday, Dec 8 at 7 pm in AHS Performing Arts Center (masks required)
    Performing bands- Chorus, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble
    Free admission

  • Sports

    December 6, 2021

    This week’s can’t miss events:

    Boys soccer
    Monday, Dec 6 host Mt. Eden HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Wednesday, Dec 8 at University HS in San Francisco at 3:15pm.
    Saturday, Dec 11 v. East Union HS at the Las Lomas Showcase at 3pm.

    Girls soccer
    Tuesday, Dec 7 at Mt. Diablo HS at 7pm.
    Friday, Dec 10 at Petaluma HS at 7pm.
    Saturday, Dec 11 hosts West County HS at 12pm.

    Girls basketball
    Tuesday, Dec 7 JV host Jesse Bethel HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Friday, Nov 10 host Carondelet HS at 6pm.

    Boys basketball
    Thursday, Dec 9 v. Urban HS in Red Brown Invitational at Archie Williams HS at 3pm.
    Friday, Dec 10 in Red Brown Invitational at Archie Williams HS.
    Saturday, Dec 11 in Red Brown Invitational at Archie Williams HS.

    Click here for the full Winter Sports Schedule (subject to change)

  • Finals Prep 1, 2, 3

    November 28, 2021

    We have your student covered as they prepare to finish the semester strong! This week’s options are listed below, and make sure to visit our website for even more information!
     
    Tuesday, Nov 30 from 2:45 to 3:45pm Wellness Winter Workshop (#1)
    Our Wellness Winter Workshop (session 1 of 2) is a space to gather together and practice coping skills to thrive during finals and a long break with family. We will have an afternoon snack of Boba with good company. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign-up here.
     
    Wednesday, Dec 1 and Thursday, Dec 2 at lunch in Room 314 Finals Informational for Frosh & Sophomores
    An informational meeting for our underclasses on all things finals. Encourage your 9th and 10th graders to join in and hear from current students on best ways to prepare, how to prioritize AND hear from a teacher in each discipline about how to best prepare for a final in Math, English, Science, History & World Language.
     
    Wednesday, Dec 1 - Math/Science/World Language
    Thursday, Dec 2 - English/History
     
    Thursdays before finals from 3:30 to 5pm in Room 105/106 MATHursdays with Mr. Plant
    Current Associate Principal and forever Math teacher, Mr. Plant, is providing valuable math support for students every Thursday. Appointments are not required, but students should come prepared with specific material (study guides, homework) to work on. This is not an open tutorial. 
     
    And don’t forget to encourage your student to take advantage of these additional resources!

    • Peer Tutoring - This week, Monday through Friday every Academy, Lunch, 7th Period, and after school until 4pm
    • Wellness Center - This week, open for students to drop in Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 3:30pm (with teacher approval during class hours)
    • Acalanes Library - Open from 7:30am to 5:30pm daily

  • APC in Action

    November 28, 2021

    Parent VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

    • Staff Appreciation Holiday Cookie Exchange. We need lots of volunteers to pull this off and give our Teachers & Staff a much-deserved treat.  Please sign up here if you are able to bake and/or purchase holiday goodies.
    • Finals Fuel.  This is a wonderful way to get on campus and make a difference! Help our students finish strong by providing snacks in between their finals.  Please sign up here if you are able to donate snacks and/or work a shift.
    • Hot Lunch Help Monday through Friday 12:45-1:15 pm. Sign up here.

  • LPIE

    November 28, 2021

    Giving Tuesday
    November 30th is Giving Tuesday across the country. Here in Lafayette, a group of generous LPIE families will be matching all donations up to $150,000 from now until the end of 2021. Every dollar counts double, so now is the time to make a difference!  Click here to join your friends and neighbors who have already donated. Thank you for continuing the legacy of giving in Lafayette to support our children’s education.
     
    Time to Get Social
    LPIE families are sponsoring three pay-to-play parties in the new year. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 3 at 9am. Check out our website for more information and a link to ticket sales.

    • Crab Feed: Saturday, February 5 at 5 pm - The LPIE Crab Feed is making a comeback! Join us in a covered, heated outdoor barn for live music, beer & wine, and all the crab you can eat.
    • Family Fiesta: Friday, May 6 at 5:30 pm - Join us for a Family Fiesta Friday, May 6th! Hosted at the Wilson home, we'll serve up authentic Mexican food, margaritas and treats. Kids will be entertained with bouncy houses and activities.
    • 90’s House Party - Yo! Yo! Yo!: Friday, May 13 at 6 pm - Don’t miss out on this totally 90’s throwback house party. We will have plenty of good street eats, drinks will be flowin’ and we will be playing all of your favorite 90’s jams on the turntables.



    Jennifer Palmer and Michele Colaco, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
    www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    November 28, 2021

    Looking for a Way to Create a Holiday ACA Moment for a Family in Need?
    The annual Acalanes Adopt-a-Family effort is underway to give a hand to those in need during the holiday season. Acalanes families can sign up to support another local family with holiday gift giving. Students can weigh in regarding what students their age may need, can help shop and wrap gifts. It’s easy to sign up: 

    Acalanes Adopt a Family is a terrific family activity to kick off the holiday season and create an ACA Moment!
     
    Tomorrow, Nov 29 through Dec 10 Acalanes & Stanley Sock and Heavy Coat Drive
    Another great way to give back is by supporting Acalanes Key Club & Leadership’s sock and heavy coat drive for a homeless encampment in Martinez. Donation bins will be at the AHS flagpole and in the attendance office in the morning and throughout the day. Thanks for your consideration of this meaningful community effort!

    Jennifer Palmer and Michele Colaco, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
    www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

    November 28, 2021

    Did you hear about the undefeated high school football team from Southern California? Not so unusual, except that the teamand coaches are all deaf. After a long string of losing seasons, the California School for the Deaf in Riverside went undefeated this season, and, for the first time in the school’s history, is vying for the division championship. Go Cubs!

    Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights begins at sundown tonight and is celebrated with eight days of nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Interestingly, Hanukkah is not mentioned in the Hebrew Bible but only in the books of Maccabees, making it less important than the major Jewish holy days like Passover, Yom Kippur, and Rosh Hashanah. This may come as a surprise to onlookers, who see the convenient amalgamation of “The Holidays,” allowing us to overlook the more significant religious observations.  In fact the Jewish holy days of import fall throughout the school year bestowing a regular struggle on students who must choose between observing the holiday and being in school, attending sports, or other extracurricular events.