• APC in Action

    February 27, 2022

    We continue to support our cafeteria staff every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during lunch. We have a small core of parent volunteers who have been “regulars” and we can not thank them enough. Much gratitude goes to Jessica Langevin, Trisha Sanyal, David Melfi & Maria Nicolacakis for stepping up and helping out!  We can always use more hands so sign up here if you can spare a lunchtime or two. 

    APC Spring Grant Applications due this Friday, Mar 4 - We 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; all ideas are welcome. Click here for criteria and application. Completed proposals and questions can be submitted to Catherine Habas or delivered to the APC Box in the front office.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    February 27, 2022

    AHS Performing Arts is excited to present the timeless classic, Beauty and the Beast this week! Performances nightly Wednesday, March 2 through Saturday, March 5 at 7pm in the PAC. Tickets for the musical usually sell out quickly, so reserve your tickets here. Encourage your students to support their peers in the arts!

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

    February 27, 2022

    Tuesday, Mar 1 from 6 to 8pm at St. Mary’s College. It’s not too late to catch the Black MentalHealth Series. Dr. Lynna McPhatter-Harris, Director of Student DEI at Acalanes Union High School District, and Dr. Carnetta Porter, Staff Therapist at Saint Mary’s Counseling and Psychological Services talk about how Black lives matter at a predominantly white institution. Join in person or via Zoom, must pre-register at link above.

    As part of their More Than a Month celebration, San Francisco Public Library is hosting free film screenings and literary events from now through the month of March, including Black inventors and Silicon Valley’s Black innovators.

    Facts corner: Did you know there was a Black Film Archive? Created last year by Maya S. Cade, it’s a living register of Black films from 1915 to 1979 that has been called “the definitive history of Black cinema.” This month the site highlights films from the 1920s through the 1970s.

  • Parent Education

    February 27, 2022

    The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice- Peggy O’Mara
     
    Tomorrow, Monday, Feb 28 at 6:30pm in the Miramonte Library. Miramonte Parent Ed will be hosting a talk on Achievement Pressure: What is it doing to our Kids? Speaker is Bryan Clark, PsyD. Masks will be required.
     
    Wednesday, Mar 23 at 6:30 pm at the Miramonte Theater. Miramonte Parent Ed will also be hosting Start Smart, an interactive safe driving class for teens. Attending students will receive a certificate from CHP (California Highway Patrol) to present to their insurance company.
     
    Thursday, Mar 24 Acalanes Parent Ed will be hosting Cynthia Muchnick, M.A., author, speaker, and educational consultant on Alternatives to College and College Prep. Cindy will be speaking in person and available to sign purchased books afterwards. More details soon!
     
    Finally, if your teen is struggling with academics or feeling down or frustrated about school, don’t forget to connect with our Counselors, our Nurse, and our Wellness Center. Feel free to reach out and connect with us with ideas for future topics, shareable resources, or thoughts at parented@acalanesparentsclub.com.

  • Student Activities

    February 27, 2022

    Sunday, Mar 27 at 9am is the 3rd annual Color Run Fundraiser to support 2023 and 2024 classes. 1.5 mile run through the Acalanes campus with white t-shirts to wear through five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Open to ALL students in the community. Click here for tickets. Register today as there are limited spots available!
     
    Two opportunities to opt in this week to celebrate & learn about Black Excellence:
    Tomorrow, Monday, Feb 28 at lunch in room 314 is Staff & Student Jeopardy and Wednesday, Mar 2 at lunch in room 209 Feminist Club & Black Student Union dialogue.
     
    Additional Resources AUHSD 2022 Resolution-Recognizing & Honoring BlackExcellence Month, Support Black Owned Businesses in the Bay Area and Learn aboutBlack Excellence.
     
    Spirit Week - Save The Date! Spirit week is coming March 7-11! Look for more details soon about this fun week!
     
    2021-2022 Clubs Anyone can still join a club and now is the perfect time to do so! Check out our 2021-2022 Clubs (clubs highlighted in green are new as of this semester).
     
    Acalanes Spiritwear Looking for Acalanes gear or a welcome gift for the Class of 2026? Two options:

    • We have created a spirit pack geared for the Class of 2026. which includes a hooded black sweatshirt, car magnet, cinch pack and flag to fly at your house for $68.00. Proceeds generated from the spirit packs will benefit the Class of 2026.
    • Spiritwear is available for purchase on the Acalanes webstore. You can purchase here and once purchased, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up.

    Saturday, Apr 30 Junior & Senior Prom at Lake Chalet in Oakland
    Tuesday, Mar 1 Tickets go live on the webstore
    Tuesday, Mar 15 and Wednesday, Mar 16 Juniors & Seniors receive invitations
     
    Katherine Walton, Student Activities Director

  • College & Career

    February 27, 2022

    Seniors

    • DVC Virtual Enrollment Support- Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
    • Future Educator?- $250 District-wide scholarship available. Friday, Mar 4 deadline.
    • Lafayette Water Polo Scholarship available for seniors. Due Thursday, Mar 31

    Juniors

    • Jobs available- Work at the movies!  Summer sports’ jobs!
    • Leadership Program- Scholarships available for virtual leadership summer training with Hands On Bay Area.
    • Out of State College Fair- Wednesday, Mar 23 from 6:30-8:30pm outside at Campolindo with 20+ university admission officers. Mark your calendars!

    Sophomores/Freshmen

    • National Park Service Youth Corps- Looking for leadership opportunities for your teen? This is a paid, full-time outdoor opportunity for 15-18 year old students. Deadline Friday, Apr 15
    • Resume Development- Have your child reach out to work on creating a resume!
    • Teen Volunteer This is a fun site for teen volunteers only. Check out the new formsfor tracking volunteer service hours for recognized service awards.

    Resources: