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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. 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 from Feb 1 through Feb 28. Turn in forms to the counseling office and email Anne Schonauer with any questions. -
School Nurse
February is Heart Healthy Month. Wear RED but EAT GREEN!
Thank you to Acalanes families for continuing to report COVID+ cases to us (especially Attendance), keeping your students home when they are ill, and making sure they have well-fitting masks that they wear correctly.
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.
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).
This week’s recipe: No time this week. Used a favorite “hack” for dinner…Veggie burgers in WW pita with organic hummus spread inside and lots of sprouts and greens stuffed in it. I always keep some sauerkraut in my fridge so I’ll have some veggies if I’m out of fresh produce.
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
While the five senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell are common knowledge to most, there is a “sixth sense” that is often overlooked. Interoception is defined as the perception of sensations from inside the body including physical sensations related to internal organ function as well as autonomic nervous system activity related to emotions. By definition, it is easy to understand how this sense of self can contribute to our mental and physical health. Scientists suggest that disruption in interoception is reported in many mental health conditions.
Talk with your student about the importance of tuning into their own bodies and minds. With practice, someone can receive messages that may be below the conscious threshold of perception. Some ways to develop interoception skills:- a mindfulness practice
- noticing and labeling body language or sensations
- thinking about how these physical sensations relate to our emotions
Here is a link to a short video explaining how interoception works.
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Sports
This week’s can’t miss events
Boys basketball
Monday, Feb 7 host Miramonte HS. Freshman at 4:00 pm, JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, Feb 9 host College Park HS. Freshman at 4:00 pm, JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Friday, Feb 11 host Clayton Valley Charter HS. Freshman at 4:00 pm, JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Girls basketball
Tuesday, Feb 8 at Northgate HS. JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, Feb 9 at Alhambra HS. JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Friday, Feb 11 at Clayton Valley Charter HS. JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Boys soccer
Tuesday, Feb 8 Host Campolindo HS. Freshman at 3:30 pm, JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Thursday, Feb 10 at Ygnacio Valley HS. Freshman at 3:30 pm, JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Girls soccer
Tuesday, Feb 8 at Ygnacio Valley HS. JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Thursday, Feb 10 host Berean Christian HS. JV at 5:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
Wrestling
Saturday, Feb 12 DAL Championships.
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 (810 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill) -- $100 per person includes dinner, dancing, and one drink ticket
- Attire: Country Club Attire–wear Dons Blue or something that makes you feel lucky!
- PLEASE NOTE: Attendees will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours of the event. Proof of vaccination can be submitted in advance of the party here.
Buy your tickets today!
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Attendees will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours of the event. Proof of vaccination can be submitted in advance of the party here.
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 bash@acalanesboosters.org. 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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APC in Action
Are you free for lunch?
If so, please join us on either Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday as we continue to support our cafeteria and administrative staff who need our help to safely serve free lunch to our students. Please sign up here if you are able to lend a hand- parent support is greatly appreciated!
AHS Volunteer Service Awards Reminder: Encourage your student to participate!
It’s not too late for students to give back to their community now and be recognized for their efforts by applying for the AHS Volunteer Service Award this spring. Details regarding the program and related forms can be accessed here. Students should log their hours on the application forms as they volunteer. To learn more about the program or where they can volunteer, students can drop by the College & Career Center or contact APC program liaison Amy Norstad with questions or for more information. -
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Congratulations to Amy Schneider! An Oakland resident, Amy is breaking barriers for women and trans people by becoming the first woman- and one of only four people ever- to win over a million dollars on Jeopardy!
Facts corner: Did you know that more than 1.5 billion people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year (a.k.a. Lunar New Year) on February 1? To wish someone a happy new year in Cantonese, you can say “Gong hei fat choy.” In Mandarin, the same greeting is “gong xi fa cai”(pronounced gong she fa tsai). Try it!
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