• Wellness Center

    February 12, 2021

    Big life changes are stress-inducing but they are not only part of being human, they are opportunities to build resilience. There is a big transition coming as the state reaches a point when schools are poised for reopening. There are some things we can do to position ourselves for a positive transition. Number one is self-care. Getting enough sleep, connecting with the people and things we love, and taking extra good care of our mental health will help us be ready to meet the challenges and stressors that come with adapting to a new environment. You can help your student with these and with being open about what it’s like to have to quickly condition to an environment that feels different or foreign. It will be school, but not exactly school as we knew it pre-pandemic. Some students may feel stressed about mask-wearing or Covid transmission, or they may feel confused and concerned about the new schedule or being in a cohort that’s different from their friends. Please use the coming weeks to listen to your students about what they anticipate or what they’re worried about--naming it helps! And assure them that they will re-condition to the new environment quickly. That’s what human beings do--we adapt.

    Allen Choi, Wellness Coordinator
    Casey Sasner, Intake Specialist

    For updates, tips and advice, follow Wellness on Social Media: Instagram @acalaneswellness

  • College & Career

    February 12, 2021

    Wednesday, Feb 17 & Thursday, Feb 18 - Acalanes Adult Education Virtual Trades Night
    Learn more and register to attend here. Employers include:

    • Plumbing/Steamfitting
    • Ironworkers
    • Elevators Constructors
    • Electrician
    • Heat/Frost Insulators
    • Sprinkler Fitters
    • Tradeswomen and more

    Junior Families 

    • Wednesday, Feb 17 Practice ACT and SAT Tests available for students  proctored under live test conditions; cost: $20 ea. Sign up link.
    • Parents: One-on-One Appointments - All juniors should book an individual meeting with Ms. Reicher here. Parents can absolutely join. Let’s make sure we are creating a solid timeline for post Acalanes planning. Day/Eve times available!
    • Academy for Juniors this Wednesday and Friday: College 101 Q&A.

    Sophomore Families: One-on-One Appointments
    All sophomores and their families should book an individual meeting with Ms. Reicher here to discuss timelines, summer options and any college/career related planning.

    Seniors

    • DVC enrollment presentation Wednesday, Feb 17 or Tuesday, Feb 23.  Register to attend here.
    • Update college application results in Naviance.  
    • Look for the required Senior exit survey coming in March on Naviance.

    Scholarships  
    Use this link to explore options.

    Job Opportunity
    Local Food Group recently opened a kitchen in Lafayette and is looking for greeters/hosts. Tons of hours available! $14-$16/hr. Check job posting for application details.

    Facebook Page community resources for our parents to get the most updated information on college related topics in the news.

    Keep connected:

    Thank you for all your support!
    Wendy Reicher, College and Career Advisor: wreicher@auhsdschools.org

  • School Nurse

    February 12, 2021
    Smile With Your Eyes! I am resharing a few face mask resources: one from our District and one from the CDC. It's really important that we're all consistent for health and safety reasons, and to build a culture of trust. 
    • Please note the types of masks that are NOT acceptable.
    • Make sure to wear a CLEAN mask every day.
    • Please wear your mask so that the top covers the bridge of your nose and the bottom goes under your chin. If you are constantly readjusting, it does not fit properly.
    Parents! Please report any COVID-related absences to the Attendance Recorder as soon as possible so I can do appropriate follow-up. Updated Medical Documentation Needed for Students in Hybrid We still need updated medical documentation for your student, especially if they will be participating in the Hybrid Model. Does your student need medication available at school? Does your student have updated medical issues/health issues? Do they have a new immunization record? Parents, please make sure you turn in any pertinent medical forms for your students for this school year, especially if your students will be in the Hybrid Model. See this page on my website and let me know if you have any questions. Team Vaccine! Interested in Volunteering with Contra Costa Health Services Covid Vaccine Administration? Here are the requirements to volunteer:   
    • Current license: RN, LVN, EMT, or DDS, PharmD, or MD. 
    • Completed background check and TB Test (provided by Contra Costa County)
    • Completed online mandatory trainings Covid-19 Vaccine Training (ca.gov)
    • Ability to volunteer 24 hours a week from Sunday through Saturday. Hours vary depending on assignment.
    • Candidates must be able to work at all Contra Costa sites and have reliable transportation. 
    • If you can meet the minimum requirements, please complete the Volunteer Information Form and send to: COVID19Volunteers@cchealth.org.  
    COVID District Protocol Available on AUHSD site and on my site. February is Heart Health Month We think a lot about what we can do as adults to promote heart health, and I want to put in a BIG PLUG for Lifestyle Medicine.  These same strategies are important to promote good health in our kids/students and hopefully prevent/reduce in their development of cardiovascular disease (it doesn’t just appear in adulthood - it takes years to develop). Stay healthy and be well, Dvora Citron, RN, MS Acalanes School Nurse Google Site dcitron@auhsdschools.org IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

  • Sports

    February 12, 2021

    Sports Season Begins!
    Cross country, track and field, swimming and diving, boys tennis and boys and girls golf are underway with excitement and energy. The projected start of baseball, softball and girls lacrosse is Monday, March 1.

    Saturday, Feb 20 Cross Country
    Virtual meet v. Las Lomas HS and Northgate HS at Newhall Park at 2pm. No spectators please.

    The beginning of each sport may come quickly. Do not wait to complete your athletic clearance. Get it done now. You may access detailed instructions to complete the athletic clearance on Sportsnet here.

    Sport Camps Will Continue
    Current programs are set and may not add participants at this time. The next sport camp session will begin Monday, March 1. Football, boys and girls volleyball, boys lacrosse and wrestling are expected to conduct camps. You may contact the coach for more information     here.

  • General Announcements

    February 5, 2021

    AHS Course Preview & Open House
    As students begin to consider academic schedules for next year, there are several upcoming events to support our Dons:

    • Thursday, Feb 11 at 6pm Incoming Frosh Course Preview & Open House Webinar - Incoming 9th graders and their families as well as students & families new to Acalanes are invited to join Principal Bell for a live webinar outlining the course selection process and various ways for the family to get connected to the Acalanes Community. Register to attend this event here. 
    • Thursday, Feb 11 at 6pm AHS Course Preview & Open House -AHS students and parents are welcome to tune in to a series of pre-recorded videos from AHS teachers on both elective and required courses. Visit the AHS website to view.

    Friday, Feb 12 - Regular Instruction Day
    Please remember that Friday, February 12 is now a regular instructional day, not a school holiday for students. Monday, February 15 remains a school holiday. Refer to the district website     calendar for details. 

    ICYMI: Monthly Message from Principal Bell
    Click here to read Principal Bell’s February email to our community!

  • APC in Action

    February 5, 2021

    Peer Tutoring
    Encourage your student to take advantage of remote Peer Tutoring. Thanks to APC donations, this service is free for all students on every academic subject. Here’s how and when students can participate (this information is also posted for students in TeachMore):

    • Mondays - 10a-4p: Monday Peer Tutoring link.
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7th period from 2-3p: 7th period link.
    • Wednesdays and Fridays - Academy period from 9-10a: Academy link.
    • Tuesdays through Fridays - After school from 3-4p: After school link.