• Performing Arts

    November 20, 2020

    New Date! 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 http://ahsperformingarts.org.

  • General Announcements

    November 13, 2020

    Monday, Nov 16 from 10:30am-1:30pm Make-up School Photos
    If your student still needs their school photo taken, or if they would like to re-take their picture, send them to the Performing Arts Center (PAC) along the outside hallway. Please remember masks are required while on campus, along with social distancing.

    Monday, Nov 16 from 12n-3:30pm AND Thursday, Nov 19 from 3:30-5pm PE Locker Clean Out
    If your student didn’t clear out their PE locker last spring (or since then), now is the time! If PE items are not picked up this week, the school cannot guarantee access to these items until the end of the school year. Again, masks and social distancing are required on campus.

  • APC in Action

    November 13, 2020

    Friday, Nov 20 from 10-11:30am - Dons Dialogue with Principal Bell
    Join Principal Bell online and find out what’s happening on campus. Friday’s focus will include the proposed hybrid schedule for the second semester, along with a preview of the finals testing schedule, and our monthly BIRT Report. Watch your email for a link to register and mark your calendar to attend.

    APC 2020-2021 Fall Grants
    As a result of your generous donations this school year, the Acalanes Parents Club is pleased to fund the following grants, totaling $10,000:

    • Air purifiers and filters to complement district’s upgrade of campus-wide HVAC; additional small purifiers to be used in more confined, high-use areas
    • Outdoor game and social equipment to encourage on-campus student engagement during Fall 2020; long-term use opportunities by AHS Leadership
    • Community-themed T-shirts for staff to welcome students back to campus, designed by Acalanes Diversity Board 
    • Virtual screening of DEI themed documentary “A Most Beautiful Thing” and live conversation following the screening with lead documentary producer, Arshay Cooper 
    • New nurse’s office equipment to safely secure medications and student files; replacement of cloth chairs

  • Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

    November 13, 2020

    Tuesday, Nov 17 at 10am ACA Chat Live with Andrea Powers & Katherine Walton (& Coffee Social @ Sideboard)
    The first interactive chat was a hit! Join the next one by registering here. There will be a socially-distanced coffee at Sideboard at 8:30am (note earlier time!) for any parents who would like to join prior to ACA Chat Live. Dress warmly. Coffee will end in time to get home for ACA Chat Live. Please email to RSVP for coffee to help with a headcount. 

    AHS + Lafayette: Better Together
    Check out the signs in the city marquees in front of Safeway and Lafayette Park Hotel. It’s a great reminder of the growing partnership between our Dons community, the City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. 

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

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

    November 13, 2020

    Week THIRTEEN in the Challenge to Build Habits Supporting Racial Equity. 

    November is Native American Heritage Month
    How many people know that Native American children were separated from their families and sent to boarding schools as a way to “civilize” them into US society? Read about it here.

    Last week, Campolindo hosted an inspiring book group discussing late Congressman John Lewis’ book “Across That Bridge”. For more on John Lewis, take a listen to Terry Gross’ “Fresh Air” interview on NPR. Acalanes DEI is hosting the next book group on February 4. Stay tuned for book selection! 

    This Week is CARE week!
    This is a week dedicated to education and dialogue around equity, and is organized by the diversity board within the leadership class, together with different clubs and student leaders. Check out the details in the Student Activities section and encourage your student to opt in!

    Upcoming “Parent Ed” Dates: 

    • Monday, Nov 16 from 7-8:30pm - Sign up here to join the racial equity seminar. 
    • Wednesday, Nov 18 at 7pm “Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander” with Lori Hayes - Parents are invited to join their students to listen to this conversation. Register here.

    Acalanes DEI yard signs are available at shop.acalanes.com. Order deadline is November 29 and items will be available for pick-up on campus December 17 and 18.

    More information or questions?
    Email us! Stay current and follow us on our webpage, Facebook and Instagram.

  • LPIE

    November 13, 2020

    Be prepared to be inspired after listening to Episode 5 of the LPIE Podcast!
    Our host Adam speaks with members of the team who publish the student-run newspaper Blueprint, which is proudly supported by your LPIE dollars. Harnessing the words and artwork of over 60 Acalanes journalists, this award-winning newspaper provides stories and information pertinent to the Lafayette community.

    The podcast also provides one more illustration of how Lafayette schools are developing young minds and equipping them with the skills and tools needed to succeed throughout their education, careers, and lives, thanks to the dedication and support of our teachers, community, and LPIE. This is a “must listen” for every parent at Acalanes - Click here to listen.

    Laura-Kate Rurka & Jennifer Palmer
    Acalanes LPIE School Chairs

    www.lpie.org