• College & Career

    November 10, 2024

    Senior Scholarships: November is National Scholarship Month. Check out these opportunities!



  • Counseling

    November 10, 2024

    Counselor assignments are by student last name:
    A-F Anne Schonauer  
    G-Ka Erika Vasquez
    Ke-Re Marissa Meadows 
    Rh-Z Susan Martin

    JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT:  Please come to the Library on Wednesday, Nov 13 from 6:30-7:30pm to hear from Debbie Levy, College and Career Center Advisor, and Susan Martin, Counselor, about all things juniors should be thinking about as they research and prepare to apply to college next fall! 
     
    WINTER SPORTS START SOON:  Students planning on earning Athletic PE credit for their winter sport should pick up a contract (requires a parent, coach and student signature), return it by the deadline (late Nov) and take some timesheets to start documenting hours from the start of the winter sports season. All forms can be found in the Counseling Office.

    END OF SEMESTER COMING SOON There are two weeks until Thanksgiving break! After that, there are two weeks and then finals week!  Please encourage your students to turn in any work they are missing. Utilize the Thanksgiving break if possible to catch up on missing work!

  • School Nurse

    November 10, 2024

    This is a reminder to consider getting flu and covid shots if your family members are due. Timing is a personal issue, but if you get it done now, you’ll be covered for the upcoming school vacation breaks!

    I want to share information about this online program: Depression and ADHD in Adolescents: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Support.

    ​AHS School Nurse Calendar
    See my website for more information.

    Always Your School Nurse,
    Dvora Citron, RN, MS
    dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128
    IG: acalanesschoolnurse, ​School Nurse Website

  • Wellness Center

    November 10, 2024

    Join Contra Costa young people and adults to learn about the latest tobacco and cannabis products, including tobacco pouches (Zyn), the impact of tobacco and cannabis on young people, and ways adults can support young people in their lives. The event will be in English with simultaneous Spanish translation. No pre-registration is necessary.
     
    Who/Intended Audience: Parents/guardians, educators, community partners, and other caring adults.
    When: Thursday, Nov 14, 6-7pm (optional Q&A, 7-7:30pm)
    Link to join webinar: https://bit.ly/VapingandTeensWebinar2024

  • LPIE

    November 10, 2024

    7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
    Saturday, March 22, 2025 - The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
     
    TICKETS GO ON SALE Thursday, Nov 14 at 9am
    This year's Gala will feature silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner, dancing and live music from Mustache Harbor. All proceeds will support programs and experiences in our schools, funding the teachers, instructors and supplies that make them possible.

    Please visit our gala webpage on Thursday to purchase tables or individual tickets. Can't go to the Gala? Purchase raffle tickets here!

  • Sports

    November 10, 2024

    Save the Date for a fun night celebrating Sports at Acalanes! 

    *The game schedule below reflects dates and times as of last Friday. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact Acalanes Sports Boosters.

    This week’s can’t miss events:

    Boys water polo
    Wednesday, Nov 13 NCS Semifinal.
    Saturday, Nov 16 NCS Championship.
     
    Girls water polo
    Wednesday, Nov 13 NCS Semifinal.
    Saturday, Nov 16 NCS Championship.
     
    Football
    Friday, Nov 15 or Saturday, Nov 16 NCS Quarterfinal.
     
    Girls basketball
    Saturday, Nov 16 Pinole Valley Jamboree.

    You may view the full 2024-2025 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

  • Parent Education

    November 3, 2024

    Virtual Parent Education Night: Song for Charlie- Fentanyl Awareness
    Thursday, Nov 7 from 6:30-9pm

  • APC in Action

    November 3, 2024

    APC Fall Grants Have Been Awarded  - Fall ‘24

    Thank you to the teachers, students, and staff who submitted proposals for an APC Fall Grant. APC Grants are funded through parents annual donations - so THANK YOU parents!  We are pleased to announce the following grants have been awarded so far this fall: 

    • The ACA Garden Club will refresh its winter garden with fresh organic soil, winter vegetable seed starts, and new gardening tools. 
    • A newly formed Culinary Passport Club will provide food tastings and cultural events where they offer a sampling of cuisines they are focused on that month.
    • The school nurse’s office will get 3 new nursing beds.  First time in over 20 years!
    • The CTE department will receive materials to build 2 oversized Adirondack chairs that will be painted ACA blue and placed on campus.  Will make for great photo ops!

    Parent Volunteer Opportunity at Lunch 

    We are still looking for help to oversee the student lunch line in the cafeteria on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school week. This is an easy and fun way to volunteer on campus and a great opportunity to help with a friend! Volunteer shifts are less than an hour and there are lots of dates to choose from. You can sign up here. Please check-in at the front office when you arrive for your volunteer shift. Thank you for your support!

    Thank you to Naomi and Jenny for stepping up first to help!
    Don Parents Show Up!
     
    Student Volunteer Community Service Awards
    The 2024-25 Student Volunteer Program has kicked off for the Acalanes and President’s Service Awards so please make sure your student is logging those hours!  It’s a great opportunity for students to give back AND be recognized for their service. You can read more about the awards here and email us at communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com with any questions. 
     
    Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    November 3, 2024

    Book Drive
    The Acalanes Class of 2025 National Charity League is collecting new and gently used books for ages toddler through early high school students. The books will be donated and utilized as part of their "Sweet Dreams" senior class project supporting Hope Solutions. Hope Solutions provides emergency support for unhoused individuals and families in Contra Costa County. Beginning Tuesday, Nov 5, through Friday, Nov 22, donations can be dropped off outside of the Acalanes main office in an orange bin labeled "Hope Solutions Book Drive." Feel free to email lucy.thomas25@auhsdschools.org if you have any questions.
     
    AHS Garden Update
    The garden club has been meeting weekly on Monday's during lunch. We have planted seeds for our winter garden and have our next work party scheduled for TODAY, Sunday Nov 3 from 10am - 2pm (or until we finish, which is often earlier). We will be pulling out our summer garden, adding the rest of our soil to the beds, and planting our winter vegetables!  We can use all help, especially if you can bring a wheelbarrow or shovel. Please come help if you can!
     
    We also received a small APC grant to buy new tools and supplies for planting our winter vegetables and are grateful for the support. And we are lucky that Meghan Thompson-Payne is on board to help with garden projects going forward. She wants to organize a small group of like minded parents to support the work of the garden club and the garden spaces at AHS. 
     
    Please reach out if you have any questions: Lori (LTewksbury@auhsdschools.org) and Cathy (CChallacombe@auhsdschools.org)
     
    Thanks again for your support!

  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

    November 3, 2024

    Important November Dates

    • National Native American History Month
    • Nov 11 Veterans Day
    • Nov 13-19 Transgender Awareness Week
    • Nov 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
    • Nov 28 Thanksgiving
    • Nov 29 Native American Heritage Day

    Election day falls in just a few days and we understand that this is a time in our community that may bring up different emotions. Teachers and staff have been gathering to be sure they are holding safe spaces for our kids to have conversations and ask questions about all that is swirling around them. We ask all families to do this as well. Please find the time to center yourself before engaging in emotional conversations. We are our kids’ first role models and as such we hope to put forth a sense of calm and strength. If you need help with this please reach out to our DEIB committee at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com.
     
    On Aug 3, 1990, President of the United States George H.W. Bush declared the month of November as Native American Heritage Month.This commemorative month aims to provide a platform for Native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. This gives Native people the opportunity to express to their community, including city, county and state officials, their concerns and solutions for building bridges of understanding and friendship in their local area.

     
    Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with what the students are doing to celebrate all of these wonderful cultures and special dates.