• Performing & Visual Arts

    December 5, 2020

    Tuesday, Dec 15 at 7pm - 2020 Choral Music Virtual Winter Concert, “Together, from a Distance” 
    This streamed concert will feature music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras, as well as some solo acts. Look for the YouTube link on the Acalanes Performing Arts website on the day of the concert.

    Thursday, Dec 17 at 7pm - AHS Instrumental Virtual Winter Concert
    Enjoy the amazing musical talents of the Acalanes Instrumental Bands. Instrumental Music Director Ms. Lauren Gibson will be showcasing performances by each ensemble (Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra) as well as chamber music. Best of all, you can hear all this beautiful music safely from the comfort of your home via Zoom video conference. Look for the Zoom link at http://acalanesinstrumentalmusic.com or on our website.

    Tuesday, Dec 22 at 7 pm - DramaDons Holiday Special
    Happy Holidays from the DramaDons! The DramaDons have a present for you! The premiere of our Holiday Special will include selections of work that the DramaDons have created over this past semester. Pieces include original puppet stories, dialect monologues, an 8-minute Zoom movie adaptation, and an original children's theatre Zoom play. YouTube link to the Holiday Special will be available on the day of the performance on our website as well as on Instagram @ahs_dramadons.

  • Sports

    December 5, 2020

    The California Department of Public Health has postponed the issuance of its updated youth sports guidance. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) does not expect the CDPH will issue any guidance allowing for schools to return to full practice and competition until after January 1, 2021, at the earliest. All full practice and competition start dates are officially on hold until updated guidance is issued. Read the full press release here.

  • General Announcements

    November 20, 2020

    No Newsletter Next Week… See you on Sunday, Dec 6!

    Dec 1 Giving Tuesday
    Please consider showing your support to LPIE as they work hard toward making their 2020-2021 goal! Click here to make a donation.

    Hybrid School Schedule
    Acalanes School Board approved the second semester hybrid schedule last Wednesday. Click here to review the plan in preparation for the District parent forum on November 30. Parents are asked to commit to either the Hybrid or 100% Distance Learning model by December 2.

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    November 20, 2020

    Give Thanks by Shopping Local
    Help local Lafayette business owners during this challenging economic time by shopping local for the holidays! A bonus is that sales tax from your purchases will be funneled back into our local economy. Now is a great time to express gratitude with gifts purchased locally. Visit here for more ways to support Lafayette businesses.  

    Get Your Spirit Card Here!

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

  • LPIE

    November 20, 2020

    It’s official: the Holidays are here! Need a Christmas tree or wreath? Shop Honey Bear Trees across from Acalanes for your Christmas tree and holiday decor! Choose a Noble Fir, Grand Fir, Fraser Fir, or Douglas Fir. Phone orders and a drive-through or delivery option are available this year. Bring this flyer, and Honey Bear will donate 20% of your purchase price back to LPIE.

    LPIE recognizes the sacrifices families are facing, and knows that the ask to donate is a big one. Therefore, we are excited to launch our Matching Gift Opportunity on December 1!  Thanks to the generosity of two anonymous families, there is a dollar-for-dollar $60,000 match for all donations made between December 1-31. 

    Please join LPIE in helping us preserve an excellent education for our students, even during the most difficult times. Donate in any amount here. 

    Laura-Kate Rurka & Jennifer Palmer
    Acalanes LPIE School Chairs

    www.lpie.org

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

    November 20, 2020

    Week FOURTEEN in the Challenge to Build Habits Supporting Racial Equity: 

    November is Native American Heritage Month
    As we give thanks for our many blessings this Thanksgiving, let’s remember to reflect on historic events from the vantage point of the Native population. We have added a number of different articles/videos covering various issues for you. Pick and choose, or watch them all over the next week! 

    Nov 29 Ordering Deadline for Acalanes DEI Yard Signs
    Available at     shop.acalanes.com.

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