• College & Career

    September 4, 2022

    SENIORS

    Essay Workshops: Essay writing will continue for all Levy academy sessions.

    Senior Parent Night Wednesday, Sept 7 in the PAC from 6-7pm. Join Anne Schonauer, Debbie Levy and the senior class liaisons to learn about the upcoming year and college and career planning.

    College Visits This Week in the CCC office Sign up on Naviance home page or email to register. Have your students speak with their teachers to get permission. Follow the CCC instagram @ahs_college_career for timing each week.

    • Tuesday, Sept 6: Dartmouth, Occidental College, Elon,University of Oregon, Indiana University
    • Wednesday, Sept 7: Johns Hopkins, Brandeis, Muhlenberg
    • Thursday, Sept 8: Bryant Univ, Univ of Chicago, FIDM, Univ of Arizona, Marist College, Univ. of Arizona
    • Friday, Sept 9: Univ. of British Columbia, USC
    • Tuesday, Sept 13: HBCU College Fair- Carpools & Bus Trip to Deer Valley

    College Application Support Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.

    JUNIORS
     
    Practice SAT and ACT Exams Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sept 17 and Saturday, Sept 24 from 9am-1pm with Revolution Prep.

    Volunteer Opportunity Encourage your child to check out these great places to give back!

    SOPHOMORES/FROSH
     
    Volunteer Opportunity Click here to sign up for the LPIE booth at the 2022 Lafayette Art and Wine Festival. This is also a good site to search for teen volunteer work.
     
    Have your student explore their personality traits with this free assessment.

    Girls interested in Firefighting Careers This is a great local hands-on opportunity to learn about a career in fire science. Camp dates Sept 17 and 18 in Oakland- free!

    Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.  

  • Counseling

    September 4, 2022

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

    Schedule Changes
    Counselors will still process requests to drop classes through the end of the first quarter, Friday, Oct 7. We are unable to add any new classes to student schedules as of Tuesday, Aug 23.
     
    Class Visits
    Counselors are giving grade-level presentations in classes from through Sept 9. Frosh presentations will be on Tuesday, Sept 6 and Wednesday, Sept 7 and Juniors will be on Thursday, Sept 8 and Friday, Sept 9. Your student will hear suggestions and tips for maximizing their experience this year. We will review graduation progress and remaining requirements at each grade level. All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will receive a copy of their transcript. Juniors and Seniors will also receive information about Naviance and college applications. 
     
    Individual Senior Appointments
    Beginning mid-Sept, counselors will be meeting individually with Seniors to discuss post-high school plans. Those applying to colleges will walk through the process of requesting required documents for their applications. 
     
    Senior Parent Night
    Plan to come to the PAC on Wednesday Sept 7 at 6pm to hear updates about post-high school options, tips for planning for college applications, and more!
     
    CSF applications are open! 
    The deadline to apply is September 30. CSF is the only honor society at Acalanes.  Students need to apply each semester. Application forms are available in the counseling office or on the website. Read the form for more details about membership requirements. Seniors who qualify are recognized with gold stoles to wear at graduation.

  • School Nurse

    September 4, 2022

    COVID: Please call in your student’s absence to the Attendance Recorder and continue to follow the district’s Covid guidance. The school is not notifying teachers, so students should access Canvas as much as possible and stay in contact with their teachers to communicate their remote progress in their classes.
     
    Please see my website for more information on medications, health issues, forms, etc.
     
    Healthy Snack Recipe:  Smokey Red Lentil Hummus which is a variation on the typical hummus made with chickpeas. Lentils are a nutritious powerhouse! Serve with fresh veggies/crudites, whole wheat pita chips, and/or GF crackers.

    Dvora Citron, RN, MS
    dcitron@auhsdschools.org
    925-280-2970 x7128
    Acalanes School Nurse Google Site
    IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

     

  • Wellness Center

    September 4, 2022

    September is suicide awareness and prevention month. Although this is an extremely difficult topic to discuss with your student, it is also extremely necessary to do so.
     
    Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34 and it can touch any community at any time. It is important to know the warning signs and what to do if you suspect that your child or someone else that you care about is suicidal. Parents looking for resources to educate themselves on the statistics, warning signs and preventative measures surrounding teen suicide can find them here.
     
    In the hope of making suicide prevention more accessible than ever, 988 is a new national emergency phone number that will immediately connect callers to professional crisis support personnel.
     
    On Friday, Sept 9, the Wellness Center will be hosting members of the Contra Costa County Office of Education’s Wellness in Schools Program in the front quad. Encourage your student to join us to learn more about suicide prevention and awareness resources as well as participate in fun activities.
     
    Kiara Thomas- Wellness Intake Specialist

  • LPIE

    September 4, 2022

    Save the date for LPIE's annual “Texas Hold’em Tournament” on Friday, Dec 2 at 6pm (doors will open) and 7pm (cards will be dealt). Ticket sales for the event will open onThursday, Sept 8 at 9am (12 table limit) - click here for more information. The tournament is run by professional dealers and will also feature dinner and a hosted bar at a private residence.

    Michele Colaco and Andrea Hilsabeck, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
    www.lpie.org
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  • Sports

    September 4, 2022

    This week’s can’t miss events!
     
    Girls golf
    Tuesday, Sept 6 Miramonte HS at Orinda CC at 3:30pm.
    Thursday, Sept 8 Las Lomas HS at Boundary Oak CC at 3:30pm.

    Girls volleyball
    Tuesday, Sept 6 at Pittsburg HS. Frosh at 4 pm, JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.

    Girls tennis
    Tuesday, Sept 6 host Berkeley HS at 4pm.

    Boys water polo
    Tuesday, Sept 6 host College Park HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.

    Football
    Friday, Sept 9 at Sheldon HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.

    Girls water polo
    Friday, Sept 9 and Saturday, Sept 10 Acalanes Invitational.

    Cross country
    Saturday, Sept 10 Lowell Invitational at Golden Gate Park.

    The fall sport schedules will be found on the Acalanes High School website by clicking here.
    If you have any questions, please contact Randy Takahashi at rtakahashi@auhsdschools.org or Haley Walsh at hwalsh@auhsdschools.org.