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Campus Culture Committee
Black African American Advisory Meeting
Acalanes Parent Club – Campus Culture Committee (CCC) Update
Sept 15–Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
We are the Acalanes Parent Club (APC) Campus Culture Committee (CCC) – formerly known as DEIB. This year, we are focused on building a stronger parent support system for all student groups on campus and working closely with staff on issues that impact our students. We believe that supporting students begins with supporting parents – which is why our mission includes providing mental health support, opportunities for connection, and a strong collective voice for families.
2025–26 Monthly Meeting Schedule- October 20 – Virtual
- November 17 – In-Person
- December – No Meeting
- January 12 – Virtual
- February 9 – In-Person
- March 16 – Virtual
- April 20 – In-Person (Last Meeting of the Year)
- May – No Meeting
Acalanes is a No Hate Zone.
If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT) Bias Incident Reporting Tool (BIRT). Let’s continue working together to ensure a safe, inclusive campus for all.Questions? Email us: diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com
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Student Activities
HOMECOMING 2025: ACALANES GOES TO THE MOVIES
Homecoming officially begins today & we are ready to have the best week yet! There are so many ways for students to be involved in the week – please talk to your student about the various activities!
Before we jump into the week’s activities, just a reminder that our canned food drive is underway and the competition is heating up. There are 2 ways to donate:- In person at the flag pole from 8:00-8:30am.
- Online directly to the Contra Costa Food Bank:
TODAY is HALLWAY DECORATING from 10:00am-3:00pm. Your student can show up anytime & help their class transform the halls. You should come to our community walkthrough from 5:00-6:00pm and witness the magic! It is truly incredible what our students create.
MONDAY:
Dress-up: Let's go to the movies: wear pajamas!
Lunch activity: Staff vs. student dodgeball – a not to miss event!
TUESDAY:
Dress-up: Minions (yellow top, blue bottoms/overalls)
Lunch activity: Carnival in the Frosh quad
WEDNESDAY:
Dress-up: Jerseys
Lunch: Innertube waterpolo
7:00pm: Student vs. Student dodgeball
Consistently named as a student favorite, send your student to play or watch. They MUST bring their student ID if they wish to play.
THURSDAY:
Dress-up: Men in black (white shirt, black bottoms, sunglasses)
Lunch: Cake Walk on the blacktop
6:30pm: Girls Volleyball vs. College Park
Wear your “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports” BLUE t-shirt (or blue) & let's pack the gym!
FRIDAY:
Dress-up: Class shirts or colors (9: white, 10: blue, 11: grey, 12: black)
Academy: HOCO Rally & Class Skits (watch the hudl cam thanks to Boosters!)
Lunch: Plunge-palooza in the pool
5:30pm: Pre-Friday Night Lights tailgate
7:00pm: Friday Night Lights & halftime show
Come out to watch cheer, pep band, and football while enjoying activities at halftime including class skits! At halftime, there will be a powder toss in the student section. The color powder easily washes out of most fabrics, skin, and hair using only soap and water, but we still recommend students leave those fancy shoes and clothes at home.
SATURDAY:
Make sure your student has purchased a ticket to HOCO Night Out! Last year we had 1135 students attend & we expect the same this year. There is something for everyone at the event. The event takes place in both gyms & in between the gyms. The dancing is outdoors on concrete so plan shoe attire accordingly. Most students go with their group of friends – no dates needed!
Attire for HOCO NIGHT OUT: khakis, collared shirts, and dresses. Students should come as they feel comfortable!
If you have any questions regarding ANYTHING Homecoming, don’t hesitate to reach out to Katherine Walton.
October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Buy your 2025 Pink Out shirt for the month of October including the Volleyball games on Oct 9 & Oct 16 (vs. Campolindo). Let's deck the gym out in PINK! $10 from every shirt sale will be donated to Fight for the Cure. The deadline to order is Oct 2. -
College & Career
Juniors and Seniors: Davidson College is offering free Virtual workshops to support students with navigating the college search and application journey. You don’t need to be applying to Davidson to join.
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Counseling
Counselor assignments are by student last name:
A-F Anne Schonauer
G-Ka Erika Vasquez on campus MWTh
Ke-Re Marissa Meadows
Rh-Z Susan Martin
CSF APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 9/30: CSF (California Scholarship Federation) is an honor society. Current 10th, 11th and 12th graders are encouraged to apply. A complete CSF application has 2 parts: an application form and a payment on the webstore. Turn in forms in the counseling office. The deadline is Tuesday, Sept 30 for both the form and the payment. Students who are members for at least 4 semesters, including during senior year, will get a special stole to wear at graduation. Read the FAQ on the application form and contact Ms. Schonauer for any clarification.
INDIVIDUAL SENIOR APPOINTMENTS/LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Counselors are finishing up their individual senior appointments this week. We plan to spend the month of October writing letters of recommendation for all of the Early Decision and Early Action deadlines! Please make sure your student has completed the student survey, parents have completed the parent survey, and the student has sent their counselor a resume if they want a letter of recommendation from their counselor. Students need to request teacher letters on Maia Learning and match their Maia account with their Common App account. -
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is excited to announce that we will be hosting academies for academic and social-emotional wellness. On Wednesdays, we will provide psychoeducation for interested students on topics such as suicide prevention, healthy relationships and boundaries, and coping skills. On Fridays, we will provide academic support regarding academic stress, study skills, and peer tutoring. Students can sign up for Wellness Center academies through our Teachmore offerings. We are always happy to see new faces in our Wellness space.
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Performing & Visual Arts
Come experience rock style Vivaldi, some Adele, soundtrack music, and other popular artists at the Pops Concert on Thursday, Oct 9, at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center! All ensembles and choral groups will be performing. Please join us to support our talented musicians!
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