Weekly News & Announcements

Legislative News

The American Rescue Plan which President Biden signed on March 11th will send significant amounts of one-time funding to schools and colleges nationwide. In California, $15.3 billion will be allocated to K-12 schools, while another $5 billion is going to California’s colleges and universities. For more specific information on how much funding our district will receive and how it compares to other districts around the state, see here: Find out how much California school districts and charter schools will get in Covid relief | Database

Questions? Email our APC Legislative Representative.

School Nurse

• All students should complete screening online BEFORE leaving home for school in the morning. 
• If your student has any symptoms that fall within the COVID symptom list, please keep them at home and call in their absence to the Attendance Recorder.
• Please connect with me ASAP if your student has COVID, a known exposure to COVID, or is experiencing COVID symptoms. I will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss next steps.

Performing & Visual Arts

Acalanes Performing Arts Booster Scholarship Available

APAB will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior in the Acalanes Class of 2021 who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in a performing art at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school.

Applications are available now and must be submitted by May 1. Click here for the application.

Sports

This week’s can’t miss events:

Girls Golf
Monday, March 22 - Las Lomas HS and Northgate HS at Contra Costa CC 3pm.

Boys Golf
Tuesday, March 23 - Las Lomas HS and Northgate HS at Boundary Oak CC 3pm.

Softball
Monday, March 22 - Varsity and JV at Pinole Valley HS at 4:30pm.
Tuesday, March 23 - Varsity at Miramonte HS at 4:30pm.
Thursday, March 25 - Varsity hosts Las Lomas HS at 4:30pm.

Girls Lacrosse
Tuesday, March 23 - Varsity at Las Lomas HS at 7:30pm.
Thursday, March 25 - Varsity hosts Las Lomas HS at 7:30pm.

Football
Friday, March 26 at Campolindo HS. JV at 4pm, Varsity at 7pm.
Saturday, March 27 - Freshman host Campolindo HS at 1pm.

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

Return to Hybrid Update

This Week’s School Schedule
Here is the school schedule this week based on the return to Hybrid Learning on Tuesday. Please watch your email for further information or updates.

• Monday, March 15 - Non-school day for students

• Tuesday, March 16 through Friday, March 19 - Hybrid Learning Schedule for all students
  • Refer to the district schedule for details based on your student’s Cohort

Academy Reminder
Students participating in either the Hybrid In-Person Model or Fully Remote Model will both have access to Academy. 

• Hybrid In-Person students will have 30-minute Academy during extended lunch on the days students are on campus. Acalanes will divide the on-campus population so while one group is eating, the other group will attend Academy and vice versa.
• Fully Remote students follow a different Academy schedule; details can be found here.

Reminder: Required Health Screening
All students and all school visitors are required to complete a COVID-19 screening every day that they come to school. Health screenings should be completed in the morning prior to arriving on campus. AHS recommends that students use the cell/mobile set up as it allows for a daily text reminder. Email registration is also available. 

• Pro tip: Students should screen shot their “all clear” page and use it as their home screen. This “all clear” page is required to enter campus, but the page disappears from the app if you log off.

Additional Resources

• Log in to Aeries PASS parent portal to confirm your student’s cohort; refer to the District website for your student’s specific schedule as determined by their Cohort.
• Visit this District webpage for the latest details regarding the return to hybrid instruction including student schedules, FAQs, timelines and more. 
• View Contra Costa County tier metrics here

APC in Action

Friday, March 19 from 10-11:30am Dons Dialogue with Principal Bell Join Principal Bell to hear about the following topics: 

• Hybrid Return Update
• District and School Budget Review
  • Learn how our education foundation (LPIE) is essential to providing a high quality education experience for our students
• Department Updates from English, Social Studies, and World Language

Register in advance here to attend this webinar.

Friday Deadline! APC Spring Grants Due March 19!
Now is the chance to submit your ideas to enhance the educational experience of AHS students. Teachers, students, staff, and parents are welcome to submit a grant proposal. Visit our website to learn more about past grants and program guidelines, and to fill out an application. Email completed applications to Catherine Habas or drop in the APC box in the office. 

2021-2022 Looking for Volunteers for the APC Board and Committees
The nominating process for the upcoming APC board and related volunteer positions is underway. The APC Nominating Committee is looking for volunteers to fill a handful of positions. Job descriptions can be found here. If you’re interested in getting involved in a small (or large) role with APC, please reach out to APC Parliamentarians Dawn Brightbill &Sarah Cusumano at parliamentarian@acalanesparentsclub.com. 

Application Deadline Extended to May 1, 2021 Acalanes & President's Volunteer Service Awards Program
Visit the website for details and encourage your student to participate! 

• Students that sign up for Spring Campus Clean Up Sunday, March 21 receive hours toward the Acalanes Volunteer Service Award! See ACA section below for details.