• Counseling

    October 10, 2021

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

    Counselor Appointments
    Counselors are checking in with all 9th graders during October. We want to start getting to know them and help them as best we can! We are always seeing any student for drop in appointments.

    End of the First Quarter News
    We are at the halfway point of the semester! Quarter grades will be posted by Friday, Oct 15 in Canvas and Aeries. Report cards will only be mailed home to families that are not observers in Canvas. Students that drop classes now will receive an F on their transcript. Sports eligibility will be checked on Thursday/Friday of this week. Students need a 2.0 GPA and no more than 2 “F” grades. Ineligible students will be able to play this weekend, but will not be able to play in any games after Oct 18.

    October is Letter of Recommendation Writing Season!
    Counselors are busy working on writing letters of recommendation for their students with ED/EA deadlines of Nov 1. If you are applying early to a school that needs a counselor letter, please see your counselor ASAP!

    Ordering Official Transcripts for College Applications
    Please go here for step by step instructions if you or your student needs to order transcripts to be sent to colleges. Official transcripts are sent electronically in most cases, so physical addresses are not necessary. 

  • School Nurse

    October 10, 2021
    DO NOTHING for health!
    • Try practicing “non-doing” with your family to reap the benefits of calming down our nervous system. Try this sample practice.
    • CALM: calm.com is a free app but there is a paid version also. There is currently a very well-priced promotion for the “student” version of the CALM app available via Amazon. My favorite feature is “The Daily Calm” - it’s just 10 minutes.
    Did your student get both COVID-19 vaccines?  Yes: Please submit vaccine record here: COVID-19 Vaccination Record Submission Form No:  Please consider getting your student vaccinated - it’s so easy now. Vaccines will soon become available for the younger children as well. Does your child have any ILLNESS SYMPTOMS? We are trying to be very vigilant about keeping our population at school healthy and safe. Please keep your student home if they are ill. Reminders
    • Need more masks? Many students are arriving at school without a mask. Please make sure to have a generous supply of clean masks at home for your students. Everyone wears a mask indoors (outdoors optional with social distancing) and is encouraged to practice good hand hygiene.
    • Any student that has illness symptoms should stay home until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
    • If your student has a medical condition and/or needs medication available at school, please go to this link on my webpage to get the appropriate forms. All forms need to be filled out completely and signed by both the parents and the physician. Please bring any/all unexpired medication in its original bottle directly to me so that I can review the required medical documentation at that time.
    • If there are any updates to your student’s vaccination record, please send me a copy. If your student is missing any required immunizations, they may not be able to be at school until those are complete. Please get in touch with me as soon as possible.
    Quick Links 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 Acalanes School Nurse Google Site IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

  • Performing Arts

    October 10, 2021

    Acalanes Instrumental Music is excited to present two concerts for October 2021!
     
    The first concert features the Acalanes HS Wind Ensemble performing with the amazing Diablo Wind Symphony. 
    Date: TONIGHT! Sunday, Oct 10, 2021
    Time: 5:00pm
    Location: Acalanes HS Performing Arts Center (Face masks are required inside the PAC)
     
    The second event will be the Pops Concert, featuring the wonderful talents of Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Choir.
    Date: Thursday, Oct 21, 2021
    Time: 7:00pm
    Location: Acalanes HS Performing Arts Center (Face masks are required inside the PAC)
     
    Please join Director Lauren Gibson and her talented students for a magical evening as they perform a variety of well-known pop music and movie theme songs! This concert will be dedicated to Ashley Dias, an alum of Acalanes and a former music student, who died in a tragic accident. 

  • Sports

    October 10, 2021

    This week’s can’t miss events:

    Girls volleyball
    Tuesday, Oct 12 host Northgate HS. Freshmen at 4pm, JV at 5pm, and Varsity at 6:30pm.
    Thursday, Oct 14 at Alhambra HS. Freshmen at 4pm, JV at 5pm, and Varsity at 6:30pm.

    Girls tennis
    Tuesday, Oct 12 v. College Park HS at 3:30pm.  Varsity is away and JV is home.
    Thursday, Oct 14 v. Las Lomas HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.

    Boys water polo
    Tuesday, Oct 12 host Davis HS 5pm.
    Wednesday, Oct 13 host Las Lomas HS. Varsity at 6pm and JV at 7pm.
    Thursday, Oct 14 host Tamalpais HS. Varsity at 4pm and JV at 5pm.

    Girls water polo
    Wednesday, Oct 13 host Las Lomas HS. JV at 4pm and Varsity at 5pm.

    Football
    Friday, Oct 15 host Campolindo HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.

    Here are the Fall sports schedules (subject to change):

  • Things to Know this Week

    October 3, 2021
    • Lunch Volunteer Opportunity (12:30-1:30, Mon-Fri) - Our Administration need our help with serving lunch and providing crowd control so they can focus on other areas on campus.  Please sign up here if you are able to lend a hand any day of the week. Questions? Contact Caroline Volk cvolk@auhsdschools.org or Rebecca Ward rward@auhsdschools.org.
    • Substitute Teachers Needed - Ever thought about being a substitute teacher? Flexible schedule, great academic environment, and earning potential! If so, now’s your chance. Acalanes Union High School District is in need of substitute teachers for all four high schools.  Criteria and requirements have changed so if interested, please call (925) 280-3900 x6623 to inquire further. 

  • APC Membership

    October 3, 2021

    Sunday, Oct 24 Lafayette Res Run for Education – How Sweet!
    Help promote Lafayette’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, show your community spirit, and support YOUR school (Go Dons)! Registration is now open for the 5k, 10k, or 2 mile fun run/walk option on Race Day, Sunday, October 24, or join the virtual Reservoir Challenge which “runs” Oct. 13-23.  In 2020, Acalanes received a check for $2209.08 thanks to your registrations! Make sure to select “Acalanes” when you register!
     
    Need a sweet reason to register? The first 100 students from each school will get a voucher for 1/4 lb of bulk candy from Zoonie's Candy Shop at packet pickup!
     
    Kelly Daggs, VP Fundraising and Corporate Match

  • APC in Action

    October 3, 2021

    APC Fall Grants: Submissions are Open! Applications due Oct 8, 2021
    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 Grants Coordinator Catherine Habas. Proposals can also be delivered to the APC box in the front office.