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Wellness Center
It seems as if the stressors of the world never stop coming. The pandemic and the fallout for the past two years have been at the forefront of our collective consciousness. Only three months into 2022 and we are now faced with issues arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Even though it's times like these in which we feel out of control, I am here to remind you that no challenge in this life is permanent, no matter how daunting it may seem. Here are a few simple changes you and your AHS student can make to support your sense of control when times get tough:
- Less screen time - while it is good to be informed of what is going on in the world, it is not healthy to be constantly connected to information. Consider the fact that you, personally, are not responsible for the woes of the world. Take a break from your screen and do something fun instead.
- Spend more time outdoors - sometimes the best way to ground yourself is with a shift in perspective. Tap into the times in which you are able to get in touch with your natural state by moving your body, breathing fresh air and basking in the beautiful landscape the world provides us naturally.
- Take things one step at a time - by breaking challenges into smaller pieces they become a bit more manageable. Whether it is day by day or moment by moment, being present allows us the opportunity to face what is directly in front of us opposed to seeing things from an intimidating, larger scale.
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Performing Arts
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
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LPIE
Please join us for a special presentation Wednesday, Mar 30 at 6pm (PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME) with Karen Hyun, Ph.D., Chief of Staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Register here for the Zoom presentation.
Prior to joining NOAA in January 2021, Dr. Hyun spent four years at the National Audubon Society where she served as the Vice President for Coastal Conservation, as well as Director of Water and Coastal Policy. She has championed conservation issues across the Executive Branch, including the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks at the Department of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Natural Resources Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jennifer Palmer and Michele Colaco, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
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Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Boys golf
Monday, Mar 28 Campolindo HS at Contra Costa CC 3:30 pm.
Wednesday, Mar 30 Benicia HS at Rossmoor GC at 3:30 pm.
Thursday, Mar 31 Las Lomas HS at Boundary Oak CC at 3:30 pm.
Boys tennis
Tuesday, Mar 29 Northgate HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Thursday, Mar 31 College Park HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Boys lacrosse
Tuesday, Mar 29 host Miramonte HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Thursday, Mar 31 at Marin Academy HS at 5pm.
Girls lacrosse
Tuesday, Mar 30 at California HS. JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Thursday, Mar 31 at College Park HS. JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7pm.
Softball
Tuesday, Mar 29 at Miramonte HS at 4:30 pm.
Thursday, Mar 31 Las Lomas HS at 4:30 am. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Baseball
Wednesday, Mar 30 Las Lomas HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Boys volleyball
Thursday, Mar 31 host College Park HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 6pm.
Saturday, Apr 2 Granite Bay Invitational.
Competitive sport cheer
Thursday, Mar 31 Miramonte HS at 5:30 pm and Concord HS at 7:30 pm at Miramonte HS.
Track & field
Wednesday, Mar 30 host Miramonte HS 3:30 pm.
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APC Membership & Fundraising
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. -
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Enjoy free movie streaming with your CCC library card! Open a free account on Kanopy and watch from your device. This month focuses on Women's History of course, showcasing titles like Amazing Grace, a documentary about Aretha Franklin, and classic mystery drama Winter’sBone.
Facts corner: This month marks the Bread andPeace March of 1917, when Russian women took to the streets to protest WWI, food shortages, and czarist rule. Joined by some of their male counterparts, strikers quickly numbered in the hundreds of thousands, prompting the czar to step down less than a week later. Since 1975, the United Nations has celebrated March 8 as International Women’s Day.
According to the UN, Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be the largest humanitarian crisis since WWII. The unfolding story of the women and girls caught in the crisis is devastating, and it’s worth noting that like in most crises, women and girls are hit particularly hard.
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