• APC Membership & Fundraising

    April 15, 2024



     

    Buy a Brick, Leave a Legacy…
    There’s no better way to honor a special Don than with a customized 2024 Legacy Brick on our Dons Legacy Wall! Prominently displayed in the main quad, our Dons Legacy Wall provides families a lasting way to recognize their special student, teacher, coach, team, performance group, club, and more.
    Purchase your brick through the Acalanes web store for $300.
    Questions?Contact Legacy Brick Coordinator, Leanne Zimmerman.

  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

    April 15, 2024

    Important Dates

    • April - Autism Awareness month
    • Apr 22 Passover begins

    DEI’s ‘24/25 planning is underway. Please share any thoughts or ideas you have with us here. This is a collaborative process; we encourage participation. It is important that a plethora of voices and ideas are heard.

    We are also looking for members of our community that would like to get more involved. Do you have a student member of an equity club on campus? Would you like to help them be more successful? Consider joining the APC DEIB committee, as we are actively trying to promote our student groups on campus.
     
    Please check out the new AUHSD DEIB website for many great resources and events! And follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

  • Performing & Visual Arts

    April 15, 2024

    DRAMADONS PLAY FESTIVAL

    Check out Rejected: The 2024 DramaDons’ 10-Minute Play Festival on Thursday, Apr 25 and Friday,  Apr 26. at 7:00pm in the AHS Little Theatre.  Admission is free!

    The DramaDonsemble (Drama 2, Advance Drama, and Advanced Drama Honors) will present nine original short plays written and directed by: Marley Anderson, Vander Bowman, Steph Boustani, Cody Casey, Dakota Goyert, Lux Downing Griggs, Ben Schulz, Lily Thomas, & Elise Warren

    UPCOMING ACALANES CONCERTS!
    Mark your calendars to attend two exciting Acalanes concerts happening in the next few weeks:

    COLLAGE CONCERT
    Featured Music Groups: Various Acalanes Chamber Music Ensembles
    Date: Tuesday, Apr 30
    Time: 6:30pm
    Location: AHS Performing Arts Center
    Admission: Free ($5 donation suggested)

    SPRING CONCERT
    Featured Music Groups: Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Special guest: Daichi Nannen, AHS All-State clarinet player
    Date: Thursday, May 2
    Time: 6:30pm
    Location: AHS Performing Arts Center
    Admission: Free ($5 donation suggested)

     
     

  • Student Activities

    April 15, 2024

    April Calendar of Events:

    • 10-12 and 15-19: Prom bus sign-ups during lunch
    • 17: Cultural Fair at lunch
    • 18: Talent show at 6:30pm
    • 19: Special Olympics
    • 21-26: Earth Week
    • 27: Prom

    We hope your student will plan to celebrate diversity and promote cross-cultural understanding at the Cultural Fair on Wednesday, Apr 17 during lunch! Students can showcase the richness of their heritage by signing up for a booth at the Cultural Fair. They will have the opportunity to represent a country and be responsible for bringing and serving food from their chosen country and educating others about the cultures and traditions of their country. This can be done by sharing interesting facts, displaying flags and objects of cultural importance, or creating a poster board filled with relevant information. The event will be held throughout campus and participants will receive an email regarding their booth location closer to the date. Students can sign up here.

    The Acalanes Annual Talent Show is happening on Thursday, Apr 18 at 6:30pm and it is a FULL show hosted by a couple of incredible seniors and features acts of all kinds. We are raising money for the SAGE club & the Community Improvement club. Come on out!
     
    The Special Olympics are on Friday, Apr 19 beginning at 10am. Is your student volunteering? If so, there is a mandatory meeting on Apr 10 and Apr 12 (during academy) to train volunteers. Volunteers will get a reminder slip.
     
    The 2024 Junior & Senior Prom is Saturday, Apr 27 at the San Francisco Exploratorium. Prom tickets are on sale now through Apr 19 via Go Fan. Click HERE for the printable permission slips. In order to get a bus assignment, students need a ticket and a signed permission form. Bus sign ups happen during lunch from Apr 10-12 and Apr 15-19.
     
    We still have 2028 frosh spirit packs available for purchase. Spirit packs feature a limited edition 2028 hoodie, string backpack and lanyard. The last day to order these is Thursday, Apr 18 and items will be available for pick-up beginning Wednesday, May 1. All proceeds benefit the class of 2028.

     

    Looking to stay informed? Follow us on Instagram for the latest on student activities and class happenings.
     
    Katherine Walton, Activities Director

  • College & Career

    April 15, 2024

    CAREER ACADEMY & TRADE FAIR!
    We are hosting a Trade Fair during lunch on Wednesday, Apr 24 and are looking for more organizations to be represented. Please email Debbie Levy with any suggestions for us and we will follow up.
     
    SENIORS:
    Water Polo Scholarship: The Lafayette Water Polo Foundation is accepting applications for seniors who play water polo.
     
    The Matt Lynn Memorial Scholarship is now available. It will be awarded to college-bound seniors from Acalanes who have participated in a high school varsity sport(s) and who intend to continue playing a varsity or club sport in college.
     
    Diablo Valley Assistance League  is offering a $6000 need-based scholarship for students attending a 4 year university and $4000 for those going to community college.
     
    JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
    SAT/ACT Free Practice Exams: Practice ACT and digital SAT exams are available with Revolution Prep. Click here to register. The ACT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am - 1pm. The SAT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am - 12pm.
    Summer Ideas: DVC Career Academies: 
    St. Mary’s College of California 
    Summer Academy for High School Students: UC Berkeley 
    Summer Sessions:UC Berkeley 
    College of Environmental Design: Cal Poly 
    San Luis Obispo Summer Springboard:
    Girls Who Code Summer Program
     
    Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

  • Counseling

    April 15, 2024

    Counselor assignments are by last name:
    A-Em Anne Schonauer  
    En-Kr Erika Vasquez
    Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows 
    Roh-Z Susan Martin

    Course Selection for 2024-2025 School Year
    Students may still ask to change their course requests for next school year. Counselors are keeping a wish list of student requests and will fill these requests as we are able. 
     
    4th Quarter!
    Counselors are monitoring seniors in danger of not graduating - letters from the Associate Principal will be sent home in late March.

  • School Nurse

    April 15, 2024

    APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH!

    Honestly, this is not a fun topic to discuss.

    Statistics Tell the Tale

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol is the most commonly abused addictive substance among American youth. Within the past month:

    • 1 in 3 American high school students have drunk alcohol at least once
    • Almost 1 in 5 have engaged in dangerous binge-drinking
    • 8% consumed alcohol and then drove
    • 20% accepted a ride from someone else who had been drinking
    • 4300+ underage youths die each year due to excessive drinking
    • There are 189,000+ ER visits by youths as a result of alcohol-related causes

    Parents: You Make a Difference!
    The longer youths delay drinking and drug use, the less chance they have of having problems of use, including addiction.     TALK with your kids to discuss how to make smart decisions. Role model for them – your behavior sets the standard. 10% of US children live with alcoholic parents and those children are 4x as likely to become alcoholics.

    Brain Development
    Your student’s brain is still developing and will for years to come. Alcohol can have long-term effects on brain development that can last through adulthood.

    See my website for more information.

    Always Your School Nurse,
    Dvora Citron, RN, MS
    dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128
    IG: acalanesschoolnurse, ​School Nurse Website

  • LPIE

    April 15, 2024

    Would you be willing to assist in planning next year's LPIE Gala? We truly can't do it without parent help!
     
    The LPIE Gala stands as our most significant fundraising event of the year, and it's all made possible by our amazing parent volunteers. We're reaching out for help in putting together an extraordinary and enjoyable occasion that will generate much needed funds for our schools. Whether you have prior event planning experience or simply want to contribute to the success of this event, your involvement would be invaluable to us!
     
    Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you're interested in lending a hand. Your support means the world to us!
     
    Warm Regards, 
    Samantha Carter, LPIE President, Jesse Abhyankar, LPIE Events Chair

  • Sports

    April 15, 2024

    SPORTS BOOSTER BASH
    We’re days away, Bash Tickets are almost sold out, and the silent auction is opening today!

    This amazing event is happening on Saturday, Apr 20 and will feature a variety of competitive games, including a dunk tank, longest golf drive and best axe throw! Come join your friends for drinks, dinner, live auction, games, dancing and much, much more! Our silent auction is open and has amazing offerings for everyone! 

    Silent Auction (live now through Friday, Apr 19 at 6pm):  OnlineBiddingPage

    Booster Bash Ticket Sales:  BuyHere

    Remember, this is the biggest, and most fun, fundraising event for all of Acalanes sports!  We can’t do it without your support!

    *The game schedule below reflects dates and times as of last Friday. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact AcalanesSportsBoosters.

    This weeks can't miss events

    Softball
    Monday, Apr 15 Piedmont HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    Tuesday, Apr 16 Campolindo HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
    Thursday, Apr 18 Concord HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.

    Baseball
    Monday, Apr 15 JV at Livermore HS at 4pm.
    Tuesday, Apr 16 College Park HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    Thursday, Apr 18 College Park HS at 4pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
    Saturday, Apr 20 Freshmen at Las Lomas HS doubleheader at 10am and 12pm.

    Boys Golf
    Monday, Apr 15 Varsity v. Miramonte HS at Orinda CC at 3:30pm.
    Tuesday, Apr 16 Varsity v. Northgate HS at Boundary Oak GC at 3:30pm.
    Wednesday, Apr 17 Varsity v. Campolindo HS at Moraga CC at 3:30pm.
    Friday, Apr 19 JV v. Campolindo HS at Rossmoor GC at 3:30pm.

    Boys Tennis
    Tuesday, Apr 16 Miramonte HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
    Thursday, Apr 18 Las Lomas HS at 3:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.

    Boys Volleyball
    Tuesday, Apr 16 at Northgate HS. JV at 5pm and varsity at 6:30pm.
    Thursday, Apr 18 host Campolindo HS. JV at 5pm and varsity at 6:30pm.
    Saturday, Apr 20 Granite Bay JV Invitational.

    Girls Lacrosse
    Tuesday, Apr 16 Host Berkeley HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Friday, Apr 19 at Campolindo HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.

    Boys Lacrosse
    Wednesday, Apr 17 host Piedmont HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
    Friday, April 19 host Las Lomas HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.

    Swimming
    Tuesday, Apr 16 at Las Lomas HS at 4pm.
    Saturday, Apr 20 DAL JV Championship Meet at Miramonte HS.

    Track & Field
    Wednesday, Apr 17 host Campolindo HS at 3:30pm.
    Saturday, Apr 20 DAL Frosh-Soph Meet at Campolindo HS.

    Beach Volleyball
    Thursday, April 18 Carondelet HS at Heather Farms at 4:00 pm.

    Competitive Sport Cheer
    Friday, Apr 19 Alhambra HS at 6:30pm and College Park HS at 7:30pm at College Park HS.

    Diving
    Saturday, April 20 NCS Qualifying Meet at 10am.

    You may view the full 2023-2024 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

  • College & Career

    April 7, 2024

    CAREER ACADEMY & TRADE FAIR!
    The Acalanes College and Career Center will host a Creative Arts and Design Career academy on Wednesday, Apr 10 at 10am. One of our committed speakers is Joel Flory, the co-founder of VSCO. We would like to invite other interested parents, alumni, and community members to share their career
    experiences/pathways in graphic design, film/screenwriting, animation, sculpture, painting, fashion, photography, graphic design, etc. with our students. If you would like to be a presenter or know someone who would be a good fit, please email Debbie Levy and provide your name, industry, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts.
     
    In addition, we are hosting a Trade Fair during lunch on Wednesday, Apr 24 and are looking for more organizations to be represented. Please email Debbie Levy with any suggestions for us and we will follow up.
     
    SENIORS:
    Water Polo Scholarship: The Lafayette Water Polo Foundation is accepting applications for seniors who play water polo.
     
    The Matt Lynn Memorial Scholarship is now available. It will be awarded to college-bound seniors from Acalanes who have participated in a high school varsity sport(s) and who intend to continue playing a varsity or club sport in college.
     
    Diablo Valley Assistance League  is offering a $6000 need-based scholarship for students attending a 4 year university and $4000 for those going to community college.
     
    JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
    SAT/ACT Free Practice Exams: Practice ACT and digital SAT exams are available with Revolution Prep. Click here to register. The ACT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am - 1pm. The SAT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am - 12pm.
    Summer Ideas: DVC Career Academies: St. Mary’s College of California Summer Academy for High School Students: UC Berkeley Summer Sessions:UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Summer Springboard:
    Girls Who Code Summer Program
     
    Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

  • General Administration Announcements

    April 7, 2024

    AP EXAM PROCTORS NEEDED - Great Volunteer Opportunity
    Our AP Students need YOUR help! We are searching for parents to help with proctoring AP Exams the first two weeks of May 2024. Exam dates are May 6-10 and May 13-17.
     
    Exams start everyday at either 8am or 12pm. Students know to show up 30 minutes prior to start time for check in. Proctors for morning exams would be needed starting at 7:15am and afternoon exams starting at 11:15am. Exams can range from 2-4 hours and we ask that you please plan to stay for the longest amount of time possible. Restrictions: Parents, you are NOT allowed to proctor an exam that your own child is taking.
     
    If you are interested in learning more about proctoring AP exams, please contact the Acalanes Testing Coordinator, Nicole Singleterry at nsingleterry@auhsdschools.org