• School Nurse

    May 8, 2021
    Students Are Getting Vaccinated!!! We’re so glad to hear that students ages 16+ have been getting vaccinated. Click here for an appointment request. We know that the 12 - 15 age group will be opening up very soon and want to encourage everyone who CAN get vaccinated TO get vaccinated! Please let me know if you want more information. QUARANTINE - What Does It Mean? Quarantine means you need to stay home for 10 days because of two possible reasons:
    1.  Your student is exhibiting symptoms that fall within possible signs and symptoms of COVID (which is almost everything!).  
      1. Without COVID testing, your student can return to school after 10 days and after the symptoms have been resolved for at least 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication).
      2. With a negative COVID test result, your student can return to school after the symptoms have been resolved for at least 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication).
    2. Your student has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID.  In this case, your student must stay home for 10 days, even if without symptoms or even with a negative test result.
    Please see AUHSD Covid Decision Tree for more details.* *Information will soon be updated for students who have been fully immunized. Positive for COVID? Please contact me as soon as possible. COVID Resources and Protocols Available on the District website and on my site. Stay healthy and be well, Dvora Citron, RN, MS Acalanes School Nurse Google Site dcitron@auhsdschools.org IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

  • Performing & Visual Arts

    May 8, 2021

    Acalanes Instrumental Music Program is excited to present two Spring Concerts live in May, featuring our fabulous Acalanes Bands and Orchestra! Director Lauren Gibson will be showcasing the following groups:

    Spring Concert Program

    Both performances will be held at the Acalanes HS Stadium and will be live-streamed (link will be posted next week). Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, only Instrumental Music families are invited to attend in person. We look forward to having you join us for our first live music concerts of the year!

    Go to ahsperformingarts.org for more Performing & Visual Arts information!

  • Sports

    May 7, 2021

    This week’s can’t miss events:

    Baseball

    • Tuesday, May 11 v. Campolindo HS at 4pm. Varsity is away, JV is home.
    • Thursday, May 13 v. Campolindo HS at 4pm. Varsity is home, JV is away.
    • Friday, May 14 v. Campolindo HS at 4pm. Varsity is away, JV is home.

    Girls soccer

    • Tuesday, May 11 host Alhambra HS. JV at 5:30pm, Varsity at 7:30pm.
    • Thursday, May 13 at Northgate HS.  JV at 5:30pm, Varsity at 7:30pm.

     Boys lacrosse

    •  Tuesday, May 11 at Alhambra HS.  JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
    • Thursday, May 13 host Northgate HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.
    • Friday, May 14 at Piedmont HS. JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7pm.

    Girls water polo

    • Wednesday, May 12 host Campolindo HS. Varsity at 6:10pm and JV at 7:30pm. 

    Boys water polo

    • Wednesday, May 12 host Campolindo HS. JV at 3:30pm and Varsity at 4:50pm.

    Boys basketball

    • Wednesday, May 12 host College Park HS. Freshman at 4pm, JV at 5:15pm and Varsity at 8pm.
    • Thursday, May 13 at Northgate HS. JV at 4pm, Freshman at 5:15pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.

    Girls basketball

    • Wednesday, May 12 Varsity host Alhambra HS at 6:30pm.
    • Thursday, May 13 Varsity at Northgate HS at 8pm.

    Boys volleyball

    • Wednesday, May 12 Varsity at Alhambra HS. JV at 4pm, Varsity at 5pm.
    • Thursday, May 13 host Northgate HS. JV at 6:30pm, Varsity at 7:30 pm.

    Girls volleyball

    • Wednesday, May 12 at Alhambra HS. JV at 6:30pm, Varsity at 7:30pm.
    • Thursday, May 13 host Northgate HS. JV at 4pm, Varsity at 5pm.

    Competitive sport cheer

    • Friday, May 14 host Concord HS at 5pm.

    Click this link to see a list of current sports and their full schedules.

  • APC in Action

    May 2, 2021

    The slate for the incoming members of the 2021-22 Acalanes Parents Club Board was approved by this year’s board. The next step is for APC General Membership to approve it on Friday, May 21, prior to the final Dons Dialogue of the school year. Contract APC Parliamentarians Dawn Brightbill & Sarah Cusumano at parliamentarian@acalanesparentsclub.com for more information. 

    2021-22 Acalanes Parents Club Board Slate*

    		  

    Co-President

    Kristen Labrosse

    Co-President

    Veronique Kuhner

    VP Communications

    Lisa Spiegler

    VP Community Partners

    Natasha Acuña

    VP Fundraising

    Kelly Daggs

    VP Services

    Raina Foster

    Co-Head Class Liaison & ACA Liaison

    Jen Dodge

    Co-Head Class Liaison & ACA Liaison

    Heidi Hambidge

    Secretary

    Audra Fraioli

    Treasurer

    Katharine Wallace

    Assistant Treasurer

    Kathleen Brekke

    Auditor

    Nina Ruebner

    Past Pres/Parliamentarian

    Angela Ketcham

    *proposed

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    May 2, 2021

    ACA Celebrates the Last 25 Days of the 2020-21 School Year
    Encourage your students to check out all the ways they can connect each day before the school year comes to a close. Here’s the link to the 25 Days of ACA. Let’s finish the year ACA Strong! 

    **EVENT FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN & THEIR FAMILIES** This Tuesday, May 4 from 5:30-6:30pm Acalanes Athletics & Activities Night, Acalanes Main Quad
    This is a “not to miss" event geared towards new Freshmen and their families highlighting ways to get involved at Acalanes. Incoming Freshmen and their parents can meet coaches and athletes from all the 22 Acalanes sports, connect with student leaders, and learn more about the numerous clubs on campus. Last names A-L are scheduled from 5:30-6pm and M-Z from 6-6:30pm. Share this information with new ACA families! Questions? Email here

    Shop & Eat Local for Mother’s Day
    Lafayette businesses would LOVE our support for your Mother’s Day gift purchases & dining. Check out the Lafayette’s Chambers Gift & Restaurant Guide for Mothers Day. Let them know you’re an Acalanes family when you shop!

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

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

    May 2, 2021

    There are a number of events happening for our students in May as we commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and celebrate the communities who have helped shape this country. Check in with them to encourage participation and growth! 

    • AAPI is a broad term for a hugely diverse community of people. This article will help you understand quite how large and diverse! 

    Thursday, May 6 from 7-8:30pm Final session of Dr. Lori Watson’s Racial Equity Seminar
    An email with a zoom link has been sent to all those registered. We thank you for putting yourself into this often uncomfortable space in order to do this important work.     

    Wednesday, May 12 at 6pm
    Los Angeles based actor, performer & speaker Shaan Dasani brings his rap poetry storytelling piece I GOT A STORY TO TELL YA to Acalanes High School, to deliver a powerful message about growing up, self-acceptance and rising above hate. Register for this event here. 

    Volunteer opportunities for Acalanes DEI - get involved!
    We are looking for new people to join our efforts and get in on the highly relevant work of DEI. Email us! If you believe in the need for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and enjoy writing, are a social media wizard or interested in web content creation, come join us!