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Acalanes Community Always (ACA)
It’s been great to see Acalanes Community Always spirit on display throughout the first week of school! Seniors woke up to decorated front doors on the first day of school thanks to class liaisons who made door decorating kits for senior families. If you haven’t seen the awesome video highlighting childhood photos of hundreds of seniors, it may help you get into the Back to School spirit. Next week, sophomores will experience ACA spirit thanks to their liaisons who have planned an awesome Sophomore Scavenger Hunt that will take them to local hot spots. Finally, be on the lookout for “ASB Spirit Card Welcome Here” blue decals at your favorite Lafayette businesses. Students with ASB cards will get discounts or free gifts when they show their cards. Want to join the fun? Email Dawn Brightbill & Sarah Cusumano at aca@acalanesparentslclub.com to get involved. -
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Tuesday, Aug 18 from 6:30-8:30pm Forum on Race We are proud to feature Dr. Lori Watson, a Racial Equity and Social Justice Consultant who is partnering with the Acalanes School District on these issues. We hope you’ll take part in this virtual discussion and learn about the vision, mission and goals of the DEI committee while participating in Q&A. Advance registration required. Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30pm Teacher-moderated Book Club: How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi The book, a NYTimes Bestseller, brings a "groundbreaking" approach to understanding and uprooting racism and inequality in our society -- and in ourselves. Copies are available at Orinda Books, and a portion of each sale will be donated to the Center for Antiracism Research. Stay tuned for registration and participation details. Check back with us again next week as we launch a 21-week challenge to engage each other on racial equity and bias with various podcasts, videos and articles. -
Sports
Acalanes Sports Camps The athletic department is conducting sports camps on campus as recently reported in Blueprint, Acalanes’ student newspaper. These camps are operating by state, county and district guidelines. Email Randy Takahashi for more information.
Athletic Clearances Use this down time to fill out athletic clearance paperwork for your student athlete. Forms can be found here. Fill them out with your pediatrician, then email Randy Takahashi for further instruction. -
LPIE
The 2020/21 Annual Giving Campaign – In School or at Home
This year's Annual Giving Campaign is off to a strong start and we would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredibly generous parent community.
Did you know that $900,000 of the Acalanes High School budget is funded by LPIE this year? These are essential dollars put to work every day during distance learning. Click here for more information about how LPIE supports every student and to make your donation today.
Laura-Kate Rurka & Jennifer Palmer
Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
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Legislative News
For up-to-date reliable information on school funding and the steps that are being taken to support our schools during this pandemic, www.edsource.org is a great resource. Here’s a selection of recent items:
- California Legislature approves state budget; here are the highlights for education funding
- COMMENTARY: Budget deferrals today could force schools into a $23 billion hole next year
- Some teachers unions, districts at odds over live distance learning instruction
- Education and the coronavirus crisis: What’s the latest?
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Performing & Visual Arts
If you have a passion for the arts, join us today! APAB has the following Board openings:- VP Choral (must have student in Choral to hold this role)
- APAB Secretary
- APAB Publicity Chair
- APAB Parliamentarian
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Be sure to join us for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Forum on Race Tuesday, Aug 18 at 6:30pm. Visit the DEI section for details. Be sure to check back each week for more Parent Education events coming soon.
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