• School Nurse

    April 10, 2022

    COVID-19 Information:

    • COVID Tests were distributed to each student to be used before returning to school tomorrow. If your student tests positive, please keep them at home and inform us (Dvora Citron, School Nurse and Attendance).
    • 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.

    Concussions
    If there is any possibility that your student has had a head injury/concussion, please make sure that your student is evaluated as soon as possible by a physician experienced in evaluating and treating concussion. Here is the concussion packet families need if their student has a concussion, and here are some very informative podcasts from Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF).

    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 Si

  • Performing Arts

    April 10, 2022

    Here are some exciting results from our fabulous Acalanes instrumental groups from their recent participation in local events.

    • The Acalanes Wind Ensemble performed at the Sonoma Invitational Festival on March 11, where the band received high praise from their post-performance clinician Dr. Caslor from Arizona State.
    • The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble performed at Santa Cruz Jazz Festival on March 19, receiving well-deserved perfect(!!) scores from all the adjudicators. 
    • A big congratulations to our students who made Contra Costa County Honor Band: Riley Bonner, Nathan Joseph, Cole Rubener, Spencer Tantameng, Aya Watanabe, Koto Watanabe, Naoto Watanabe
    • A big congratulations to our students who made Contra Costa County Honor Jazz Band: Riley Bonner, Tommy Gallagher, Spencer Tantameng


    The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble at the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival

    Acalanes Performing Arts Booster Scholarship

    APAB will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior in the Acalanes Class of 2022 who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in a performing arts at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school. Applications are available now and must be submitted by May 1. Click here for the scholarship instructions and application.
     
     

  • LPIE

    April 10, 2022


    Get ready to bid on exciting vacations, special experiences, autographed items, golf rounds, spa services, sports tickets, and a whole lot more. All incredible, all unique, and all available for bidding in support of our students! Click here to start bidding today!
     
    Save the Date for the Project LPIE Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Apr 21 at 3:30pm at Acalanes.

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


     
     

  • APC in Action

    March 27, 2022

    Log Volunteer Service Hours over Spring Break - It’s not too late to encourage your student to volunteer over Spring Break and get service hours towards the Acalanes Volunteer Service Award! Applications for the award are due by Monday, Apr 18 (deadline has been extended from Apr 15). You can find more details on the College and Career Center website here. For questions or more information, email here.
     
    Don’t miss a new volunteer/leadership opportunity in the month of April for students to help the Lafayette School District as camp counselors in the great outdoors to earn 100 hours! See details below in the College & Career section.

  • APC Membership & Fundraising

    March 27, 2022

    Buy a Brick, Leave a Legacy! There’s no better way to honor a Don than with a customized 2022 Legacy Brick on our Dons Legacy Wall. Prominently displayed in the Main Quad, our Dons Legacy Wall provides families a lasting way to recognize their special student, teacher, coach, team, performance group, club, and more. Purchase your brick through the Acalanes Web Store for $250. Contact Legacy Brick Coordinator Leanne Zimmerman with any questions.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    March 27, 2022

    Acalanes is expanding its student recognition program with the introduction of two new awards that will be integrated into the campus culture.
     
    The Acalanes Silver A Award, which replaces the former underclass department awards, will be based on teacher nominations each semester. The principal’s ACA Blue Heart Award, will allow students, teachers, and staff members to nominate deserving students. An awards oversight committee, made up of a cross-section of teachers, staff members and students, will oversee the selection process. Award recipients will be notified in May.
     
    Nominations are now open for the principal’s ACA Blue Heart Award! Students are invited to use this easy form to nominate their friends and peers who exhibit: 

    • Engagement: Show up for peers
    • Spirit: Foster spirit on campus
    • Inclusion: Connect with peers on campus
    • Care: Show care for peers, teachers, staff, & our campus