• Performing & Visual Arts

    December 11, 2020

    Performing Arts has as NEW website!!! Check out our event details and more at ahsperformingarts.org

    WINTER PERFORMANCE EVENTS

    Tuesday, Dec 15 at 7pm-  2020 Choral Music Virtual Winter Concert, “Together, from a Distance”
    This streamed concert will feature music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras, as well as some solo acts. Look for the YouTube link on the Acalanes Performing Arts website on the day of the concert.

    Thursday, Dec 17 at 7pm - AHS Instrumental Virtual Winter Concert
    Enjoy the amazing musical talents of the Acalanes Instrumental Bands. Instrumental Music Director Ms. Lauren Gibson will be showcasing performances by each ensemble (Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra) as well as chamber music. Best of all, you can hear all this beautiful music safely from the comfort of your home via this Zoom live webinar link. Look for more details at acalanesinstrumentalmusic.com or on our website.

    Tuesday, Dec 22 at 7 pm - DramaDons Holiday Special
    Happy Holidays from the DramaDons! The DramaDons have a present for you! The premiere of our Holiday Special will include selections of work that the DramaDons have created over this past semester. Pieces include original puppet stories, dialect monologues, an 8-minute Zoom movie adaptation, and an original children's theatre Zoom play. YouTube link to the Holiday Special will be available on the day of the performance on our website as well as on Instagram @ahs_dramadons.

  • Sports

    December 11, 2020

    The California Department of Public Health has postponed the issuance of its updated youth sports guidance. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) does not expect the CDPH will issue any guidance allowing for schools to return to full practice and competition until after January 1, 2021, at the earliest. All full practice and competition start dates are officially on hold until updated guidance is issued. Read the full press release here.

  • APC in Action

    December 5, 2020

    Peer Tutoring
    As students prepare for final exams, be sure to remind your Don to take advantage of Acalanes’ FREE Peer Tutoring program. Fellow students are ready to support their peers in any academic subject. Students can get help with test prep, essay writing guidance, lesson clarification, how to create a weekly work schedule, and much more. The tutors and directors connect personally with each student to provide an encouraging and engaging environment. Students can book peer tutors on TeachMore. 

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    December 5, 2020

    Shop Local For the Holidays
    Help Lafayette business owners during this challenging economic time by shopping local! A bonus is that sales tax from your purchases will be funneled back into our local economy. Visit here for more ways to support Lafayette businesses.  

    Questions, comments or feedback, email aca@acalanesparentsclub.com.

  • LPIE

    December 5, 2020

    Tell them LPIE sent you! Shop Honey Bear Trees across from Acalanes if you are in the market for a Christmas tree and holiday decor! Bring this flyer, and Honey Bear will donate 20% of your purchase price back to LPIE.

    Thanks to the generosity of two anonymous families, there is a dollar-for-dollar $60,000 match for all donations made in December. LPIE recognizes the sacrifices families are facing, and knows that the ask to donate is a big one. Therefore, we hope this matching gift opportunity encourages you to support at the level that is meaningful to you. Participate here.

    Laura    -Kate Rurka     & Jennifer Palmer
    Acalanes LPIE School Chairs

    www.lpie.org

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

    December 5, 2020

    Week FIFTEEN in the Challenge to Build Habits Supporting Racial Equity
    Winter is here and what is better than cozying up with a good read? This week’s challenge is to save the date for our next district-wide book discussion, Thursday, Feb 4 at 6:30pm! The groups are teacher-moderated and discussions are informative and interesting. This time, the book is the critically-acclaimed “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Order your copy from Orinda Books and receive it in time for holiday gift giving! And, HBO adapted the book into a movie and a podcast, available until Sunday Dec 27. 

    • Sign up to attend here.

    December 10-18 - Hanukkah is coming!
    Also written as Chanukah, this is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers, and foods. If you are so inclined, try this recipe for delicious latkes. 

    Speaking of holidays, the DEI group at Acalanes would like to recognize all the cultures represented at our school. Please let us know any special events that we can learn about and honor throughout the year. For starters, how do you celebrate your winter holidays? Email us! 

    Join the Grassroots Law Project (AUHSD) for Students and Parents
    The group aims to     bridge the gap between grassroots organizing and legal expertise in criminal justice reform. With over 75 student volunteers, backed by parent and teacher allies, GLP functions as a unit with members in each school. The group is not a club affiliated with individual schools, but a district-wide chapter powered by students and supported by parents and teachers. To get involved, fill out this Google Form. Check them out on Instagram too!

    More information or questions?
    Email us! Stay current by visiting our webpage, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

  • Membership & Fundraising

    December 5, 2020

    Acalanes Flags
    ‘Tis the season for giving - and receiving - the perfect gift: Acalanes Flags! Flags are available in two sizes on the Acalanes webstore. Get yours today and share your school spirit. Go Dons!

    If you have any questions, please contact VP Fundraising Kelly Daggs.