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Wellness Center
In recent years you may have noticed a boom in the usage of the term “self-care, the umbrella term for anything an individual does to maintain their physical, emotional and spiritual health.” It may seem as if this term is a new and trendy buzzword and that taking care of yourself is rudimentary and self-explanatory. Unfortunately, taking care of ourselves is extremely difficult when considering some of the challenges that we face on a day-to-day basis. Some barriers to self care may include:
- the mindlessness of daily routines in which we are driven by autopilot
- yielding to others needs before our own
- avoiding specific tasks that lead to the rationalization of why you just don’t have the time
Your student may be facing some of these barriers as well. This week, I challenge you to consider the benefit of self-care not only for your personal wellbeing but for the wellbeing of your AHS student. “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” If your physical, emotional, and spiritual health are depleted, are you really showing up for life to the best of your ability? By prioritizing effective health and wellness behaviors, your student will see that you are making it a point to take care of yourself and are more likely to follow suit. Talk to your student about self-care, start that mindfulness practice, dance around the house to your favorite music and find what feels nourishing to your soul.
Kiara Thomas, Wellness Intake Specialist -
College & Career
SENIORS
- Scholarship Opportunity: Check out this site for many scholarships!
- DVC will host a panel of course instructors and program coordinators will discuss their various fields. Attendees will learn about course offerings and career pathways. Featured areas include: Culinary Arts, Dental Hygiene, Industrial Design/Engineering, Pre-Apprenticeship and Music. Register here!
- Academy We will continue working on Cal State Applications, Common App, Coalition App, and UC apps this week! Students can share essays on Google Docs with me too!
- Virtual visits are upcoming TODAY, Sunday, Nov 14. There are hundreds of colleges attending! Pick a few of your favorites and join!
JUNIORS
- Jobs! See’s Candy in Lafayette is paying $16 and is actively recruiting Acalanes students. Tell your child to stop by the CCC for an application.
- Virtual College Visits Check out these interesting virtual visits: Midwest Colleges TODAY Sunday, Nov 14 - Art and Stem Fair
- DVC will host a panel of course instructors and program coordinators will discuss their various fields. Attendees will learn about course offerings and career pathways. Featured areas include: Culinary Arts, Dental Hygiene, Industrial Design/Engineering, Pre-Apprenticeship and Music. Register here!
SOPHOMORES/FRESHMEN
- Internship Opportunity! Recycle Smart is offering an internship program for student leaders striving for zero waste.
- Volunteer Here are some volunteer options to get you started. Check out the newforms for tracking volunteer service hours for recognized service awards.
RESOURCES
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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
Tuesday, Dec 14 through Friday, Dec 17 Final Exams
2nd Quarter is going by fast! There are less than four weeks of school before finals week! Here is the finals week schedule:
Counselor Appointments
Counselors are checking in with all 9th and 10th graders during November. We want to start getting to know them and help them as best we can! We are always seeing any student for drop-in appointments.
Progress Reports
The third grading period of the semester ended on Friday, Nov 5. Teachers will enter grades through Wednesday, Nov 10 and progress reports will be mailed home to parents if a student has a D or F grade in any class. Updated grades can be viewed in Aeries and Canvas beginning Monday, Nov 15. -
School Nurse
Happy November! Enjoy this Happiness Calendar from GGSC. Check out the links!
FLU SHOT REMINDER: Get yours!
COVID VACCINE: I continue to encourage you to get your students and your families vaccinated. Please contact me for support if needed.
Proof of vaccination: Try this site: https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
Got Masks? Many students are arriving at school without a mask. Please make sure to have a generous supply of clean masks in your car/your student’s car. ALSO in your student’s backpacks and lockers… Everyone wears a mask indoors (outdoors optional with social distancing) and all are encouraged to practice good hand hygiene.
Any student that has illness symptoms should stay home until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours. If your student has NOT been vaccinated for COVID-19 and/or has had a fever, please provide a negative COVID-19 test result before returning to school.
If there are any updates to your student’s vaccination record, please send me a copy. If your student is missing any required immunizations, they may not be able to be at school until those are complete. Please get in touch with me as soon as possible.
PLEASE EAT MORE PLANTS to keep your student and your family healthier and smarter. HERE is a great recipe that’s easy and inexpensive. Pair with a green salad. Let me know what you think of it.
Quick LinksPlease 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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LPIE
Read-a-Thon
Thanks to all our students who are participating in the Read-a-Thon. All reading must be logged in your online Pledgestar page by November 18. Prizes will be announced soon!
Gala Waitlist and Raffle Tickets
The waitlist for the April 23rd Gala can be found here. Raffle tickets are $100. Only 200 total tickets will be sold and it is not necessary to attend the Gala to win one of two fabulous prizes:- Three Nights at the Esperanza, Los Cabos, Mexico, generously donated by Esperanza
- Diamond Hoop Earrings, generously donated by Solano Jewelers
To purchase a Raffle Ticket, click here to submit your name and phone number and someone will call you to complete the purchase.
JenniferPalmer and MicheleColaco, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram
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Performing Arts
Tuesday, Nov 16 at 7pm - Jazz Concert in AHS Performing Arts Center
The musical festivities continue in November with a Jazz Concert hosted by our renowned Acalanes High School Jazz Ensemble, led by Music Director Lauren Gibson. They will be joined by members of the Las Lomas High School Jazz Ensemble. Come and enjoy some fabulous music! Free admission, masks required.
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