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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
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) CSF applications are open now through Monday, Feb 28. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors should apply. CSF is an honors society that recognizes strong academic performance. Students who have been members for at least 4 semesters receive special recognition. Please see the application for full membership policies. Applications are also available in the Counseling Office now through Monday, Feb 28. Turn in forms to the counseling office and email Anne Schonauer with any questions.
Friday, Mar 11 Deadline to drop classes for second semester. If your student is thinking about dropping a class, please have them see their counselor before this deadline. -
School Nurse
February is Heart Healthy Month. Wear RED but EAT GREEN!
Covid Curiosity
Despite the relaxation of the mask mandate, we will continue to wear well-fitted masks correctly at school. Please remain alert to COVID symptoms and continue to report COVID+ cases to us (especially Attendance) and keep your students home when they are ill. Let’s see how things go after the four day weekend.
COVID Vaccine Most students are now eligible to get boosters - PLEASE DO!!! Despite the burden of COVID virus, our community is working hard to stay healthy and the high vaccination rate and observance of health department guidelines makes a significant difference and helps keep students in school learning. If you haven’t yet, please submit your students’ COVID vaccine records.
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). If your student is testing in the School Nurse Office, please make sure they register with Primary Health. School sites do NOT have more test kits to distribute. Please see Principal Shawn’s COVID FAQ’s for more details. We continue to update policy based on the County Health Department guidance.
Make sure you always have your proof of vaccination! Try this site- https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ iPhone users- you can now put your vaccinationrecord in your Apple Health app (and Apple Wallet).
Tuesday, Apr 12 from 7pm ET to 8:30pm ET Mindfulness and Media Webinar to learn the steps you can take to help teens navigate technology in a savvy and healthy way.
Invest In Your Student’s Future! How do you support them in Eating 5 A Day (Fruits and Vegetables)? Hint: Apples, bananas and oranges are portable and easy to grab on the way to school. Bags of cut-up veggies can be prepared in advance too.
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 -
Wellness Center
If your student is irritable, lacking focus, having difficulty remembering things and is acting out more than usual, they may be tired. The effects of sleep deprivation can be seen almost instantly. Teenagers need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep each night to aid in healthy development and daily functioning. In reality, a staggering number of teenagers are getting less than 7 hours of sleep each night.
Research suggests that impairment caused by lack of sleep is consistent with impairment caused by drinking alcohol. Not only does sleep deprivation affect immediate wellbeing but there are also links to long term health issues such as heart problems and depression. To be sure that your student is getting enough sleep,
get them into a consistent bedtime routine and limit their technology use before bed. Blue light from TVs, computers and phones will keep teens from getting their crucial rest. -
Performing Arts
Acalanes Spring Musical - Be our Guest!
AHS Performing Arts is excited to present the timeless classic, Beauty and the Beast.
Performances will be held Wednesday, Mar 2 through Saturday, Mar 5 each evening at 7pm in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center.
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LPIE
Deadline to Register - this Tuesday, Feb 22! Last call for Project LPIE! Open to all Acalanes High School students, this competition is an annual event that showcases the students for their project-based learning. Students compete in 13 categories that recognize students' skills both within and outside the classroom. Awards are given in every category!- Students must register by Tuesday, Feb 22
- Projects are due Monday, Mar 21
- Winners will be announced on Thursday, Apr 21 at an Awards Reception on campus
For more details and to register visit www.lpie.org/project-lpie.
Jennifer Palmer and Michele Colaco, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
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Sports
This week’s can’t miss events:
Girls soccer
Tuesday, Feb 22 or Wednesday, Feb 23 NCS semifinals.
Friday, Feb 25 or Saturday, Feb 26 NCS championships.
Boys soccer
Tuesday, Feb 22 or Wednesday, Feb 23 NCS semifinals.
Friday, Feb 25 or Saturday, Feb 26 NCS championships.
Girls basketball
Wednesday, Feb 23 NCS semifinals.
Friday, Feb 25 or Saturday, Feb 26 NCS championships.
Boys basketball
Wednesday, Feb 23 NCS semifinals.
Friday, Feb 25 or Saturday, Feb 26 NCS championships.
Wrestling
Friday, Feb 25 or Saturday, Feb 26 CIF championships at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield.
Baseball
Tuesday, Feb 22 Marin Catholic HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Wednesday, Feb 23 St. Patrick’s HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Boys golf
Tuesday, Feb 22 Benicia HS at Blue Rock GC at 2:30 pm.
Boys tennis
Tuesday, Feb 22 De La Salle HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, Feb 24 Bishop O’Dowd HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Boys volleyball
Tuesday, Feb 22 host Pittsburg HS. JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 6:00 pm.
Thursday, Feb 24 host Berkeley HS. JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 6:00 pm.
Softball
Thursday, Feb 24 Kennedy HS, Fremont at 4:00 pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Girls lacrosse
Friday, Feb 25 host Campolindo HS. JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Boys lacrosse
Friday, Feb 25 at Campolindo HS. JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Competitive sport cheer
Friday, Feb 25 Ygnacio Valley HS at 5:30 pm and Las Lomas HS at 7:30 pm.
Click here for the full Winter Sports Schedule (subject to change)
Luck of the Dons 2022 Booster Bash!
Saturday, Mar 19, 6pm
Contra Costa Country Club (801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill)
Less than 40 tickets left! Buy yours today! Need another opportunity to get lucky? Seelenbacher Jewelers in Alameda has donated a stunning 14K white gold diamond halo pendant (set with one brilliant cut diamond weighing .75 carats and surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of .32 on an 18” cable style neck chain). Valued at $5,200, only 100 raffle tickets will be sold for $100 each. Please email Meredith Meade if you would like to purchase a ticket!
Don’t forget you can also sponsor one of our hardworking coaches to attend the event. Purchase a ticket for a coach here!
The Acalanes Boosters Club is a non-profit, fundraising organization composed of Acalanes High School parents and school administrators who work closely with the school’s coaches to ensure the safety and well-being of Acalanes student athletes by providing significant, supplemental funding to all twenty-seven sports programs.
Have a fantastic item to donate for the auction? We are still looking for vacation homes, sporting event tickets, and sign-up parties (or any other item or experience that you want to contribute). Please contact your team’s Booster Representative or email us here. Proceeds for items that are donated on behalf of your student’s team(s) are split 50/50: the team(s) receive 50% of the proceeds and the Boosters general fund (allocated to all sports) receives 50%.
What does Boosters fund? Visit the site to read about all of the ways that Boosters supports the Acalanes athletes. Join the Daily Sports Report email list, and follow us on Twitter @AcalanesBooster!
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