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College & Career
Seniors
- Senior Awards Wednesday, May 18
Juniors
- College Essay Workshops at Acalanes - Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 22 in the am. Details to follow, but students will brainstorm and create outlines for their college essays.
- Additionally, the College Essay Guy offers insightful sessions on the college essay process. Students leave with tangible ideas and drafts too! Our school is registeredand courses are FREE! I highly recommend checking some of these out! They are a fun and simple way to start/finish essays.
- Community College Summer Classes Open. Enrollment for summer courses at California Community Colleges has begun. You can likely take them asynchronously at many schools. If you’d like to explore a subject you are passionate about, click here.
Sophomores/Freshmen
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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
Summer School Applications Available
If your student has D or F grades currently or from past semesters and they want to make them up, they can enroll in our SummerSchool program. F grades in required classes need to be made up, D grades can be made up to stay 4-year college-eligible. Please have your student see their counselor to sign up. -
School Nurse
Is it too early to start supporting students for FINALS? Just a reminder that parents can help support their students by:
- Encouraging sufficient sleep. Help support your students prioritizing getting at least 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
- Optimal Nutrition. Provide an abundance and variety of “nutrient-dense” food choices, meals and snacks.
- Positive emotional connection. Build in regular (even if brief) opportunities to connect together as a family (without “checking in”/evaluating how school academics are going).
- Physical activity. Encourage healthy opportunities for physical activity and fresh air.
- Support them in having a dedicated study space that has minimal distractions and is decluttered.
COVID-19 Information:
- New Masking Mandate - As of Saturday, Mar 12, the state masking mandate has transitioned from “required” to “strongly recommended”. While masks will no longer be required, “masks remain one of the most effective and simplest safety mitigation layers to prevent transmission of COVID-19 infections” (CDPH). Masks will still be available to those who need or want one. Students who return after Day 5 of Covid infection must mask through Day 10.
- Remain alert to COVID symptoms, continue to report COVID+ cases to us (especially Attendance) and keep your students home when they are ill.
- 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). Please see Principal Shawn’s COVID FAQ’s for more details. We continue to update policy based on the County Health Department guidance.
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
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Wellness Center
Goodbye ACA community, I'm really going to miss you all. After 4 years at AUHSD, I will be taking a break from school and joining a group therapy practice where I can deepen my work with individual teens, adults, and families.
I want to pass along a successful problem-solving framework I've practiced as a therapist/ adult-peer interacting with teens for 8 hours/day and as a parent of a vivacious and opinionated 10 year old:- Allow your kid to re-regulate and find their calm when they are experiencing intense emotions. The techniques are countless (e.g., private space, box-breathing, fidgeting, going outside, music, venting/talking, hugs) and each individual needs to find what works for them.
- Listen hard and acknowledge the truth in what your kid is saying. Even if you do not agree, there is always a kernel of truth in what they are saying. By identifying their truth, they will feel heard and will allow you to support them.
- Help connect your kid to a core strength that they identify with and use that to problem-solve. Each person has their own "thing" that they are proud of and motivates them. Accessing this spark serves as an inner compass that they will heed more than any advice we give them.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to develop a space at school where our kids can find community, self-advocate for their mental health, and just be the unique individuals they are. If you would like to keep in touch, you can reach me at: allen@eastbayanxiety.com
All the Best,
Allen Choi, MSW, PPS, JD
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Performing Arts
Tuesday, May 17 at 7pm in PAC Acalanes Choral Concert 2022
Enjoy a night of beautiful music by various Acalanes Choral groups as they perform favorite songs from movie soundtracks. Led by Director Lauren Gibson. Free admission.
Friday, May 20 from 5:30 to 9:30pm Jazz Cafe 2022 in Stanley Middle School’s Multi-Use Room.
Always a popular community event, this year’s Jazz Cafe will feature talented Jazz Bands from Acalanes, Stanley Middle School, Campolindo and more. All will be coming together for an evening of music and to honor Mr. Bob Athayde after 35 years of inspirational service to the Lamorinda Community. Free admission. Additional information here.
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Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Baseball
Tuesday, May 17 NCS first round playoff at 5pm.
Friday, May 20 NCS Quarterfinal at 5pm.
Softball
Tuesday, May 17 or Wednesday, May 18 NCS first round playoff at 5pm.
Friday, May 20 or Saturday, May 21 NCS Quarterfinal at 5pm.
Track & field
Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 NCS Meet of Champions at UC Berkeley Edwards Stadium.
Boys volleyball
Tuesday, May 17 CIF NorCal Quarterfinals at 6pm.
Thursday, May 19 CIF NorCal Semifinals at 6pm.
Thursday, May 21 CIF NorCal Championship at 6pm.
Boys tennis
Tuesday, May 17 CIF NorCal team playoffs.
Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 CIF NorCal Team Championships at Broadstone Racket Club in Folsom.
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