• College & Career

    January 22, 2021

    New! All grade levels: Please take the time to fill out this questionnaire.

    New! Follow me on my new Facebook Page.  This is a community resource for our parents to get the most updated information on college related topics.

    New! Boys State applications available for Juniors who demonstrate leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, and service in their school and community. Please have your student inquire for more information.

    Junior Families 

    • New! Practice ACT and SAT tests available for students - proctored under live test conditions on 2/13 and 2/17; cost: $20ea.  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!
    • Juniors College Planning Update - Important information this week, be sure to read as it shares lots of details!
    • Wednesday, Jan 27 during Academy “Building Your College List” - Encourage your students to sign up and use Ms. Reicher’s Zoom link to attend. 

    Sophomore Parents: 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:
    It's crucial to update college application results in Naviance.  Look for the required senior exit survey coming in March on Naviance.

    For those of you who missed our Challenge Success presentation on January 12, "A Healthy Approach to College Admissions", check out the Parent Ed section below for the recording.  Relevant information for all grade levels!

    Scholarships:

    • Matt Lynn Scholarship - $1500-2000 awarded to college bound students intending to play varsity sports. Students check Naviance for application.
    • Rossmoor Scholarship - $3000 award. Min. GPA 3.0 and max expected family contribution of $20k.
    • Assistance League of Diablo Valley Scholarships - Philanthropic program aids students with college expenses based on need, school/community activities, and GPA. Applicants must be residents of Contra Costa County.
    • AAUW Scholarship - $2000 awarded to a Senior woman who demonstrates a sustained commitment to community service as well as a grade point average of at least 3.0. Apply now!
    • TZU Chi USA Scholars - $1500 awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Min GPA 3.0, Due 4/22.

    Keep connected:

    Thank you for all your support!

    Wendy Reicher, College and Career Advisor: wreicher@auhsdschools.org

  • Counseling

    January 22, 2021

    End of First Semester Transcripts - Transcripts are now updated with first semester grades and are visible in Aeries. Mid-year reports were sent to colleges last week.

    Counselor Appointments - We love talking to our students! Email is the best way to reach us. Counselors have appointment slots for students and will email them a link for signing up. We are trying to reserve the limited slots outside of class time for students. Parents can schedule a time when students are in class.

    A- Ed  Anne Schonauer
    Ee-Kr  Christine Todd
    Ku-Ros  Marissa Meadows
    Rot-Z  Susan Martin

  • Legislative News

    January 22, 2021

    Governor Newsom recently released the proposed state budget for next year. The budget, which is typically revised and presented again in May, increases total funding for K-12 and community colleges to $89.2 billion. Gov. Newsom proposes $4.6 billion for summer school, more learning time in 2021-22 budget. It also includes a reduction of 2 percentage points in the districts’ share of pension payments, provides a cost-of-living adjustment, and pays off two-thirds of the deferrals (money owed by the state to the districts) which were used to balance last year’s budget. 

  • Parent Education

    January 22, 2021

    Replay: Challenge Success presents “A Healthy Approach to College Admissions” Did you miss the chance to join this informative and engaging session? Watch the replay here. Additionally, here are several follow-up resources suggested by Challenge Success:

    Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni
    What Matters the Most by Paul Tough
    The Truth About College Admissions by Brennan Bernard
    Who Gets In and Why by Jeff Selingo

  • School Nurse

    January 22, 2021
    Parents! Please report any COVID-related absences to the Attendance Recorder as soon as possible so I can do appropriate follow-up. 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.  
    Medical Documentation for Students - 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. COVID District Protocol - Available on AUHSD site and on my site. Be COVID Proactive! See update on my google site. Stay healthy by keeping this symptom checklist in mind. “Bubbles” and “Pods” - consider the “stealth health” of yours.  We need to keep this up even with the vaccine rollout! Dvora Citron, RN, MS Acalanes School Nurse Google Site dcitron@auhsdschools.org IG:  acalanesschoolnurse

  • Sports

    January 22, 2021

    The CIF North Coast Section (NCS) met last week and approved a sports framework to allow local leagues to create a sports schedule in accordance with guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Read the statement here.

    Diablo Athletic League (DAL), the local league for AHS sports, also met last week to establish a preliminary schedule for “purple tier” sports beginning February 1. (If the current, regional Stay at Home Order extends beyond February 1, the season would be postponed.) Read more from the DAL here.