• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

    November 10, 2024

    Important November Dates

    • National Native American History Month
    • Nov 11 Veterans Day
    • Nov 13-19 Tansgender Awareness Week
    • Nov 18 ACA DEIB community meeting 6pm
    • Nov 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
    • Nov 28 Thanksgiving
    • Nov 29 Native American Heritage Day

    Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on Nov 11, honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It began and now coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are commemorated in other countries, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
     
    Transgender Awareness Week, observed from Nov 13 to Nov 19, is a one week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which memorializes victims of transphobic violence. TDoR occurs annually on Nov 20, when transgender advocates raise awareness of the transgender community through education and advocacy activities.
     
    To be more involved please reach out to our DEIB committee at diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com and/or attend our next meeting on Monday, Nov 18 at 6pm in the Collaboration Center.
     
    Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with what the students are doing to celebrate all of these wonderful cultures and special dates.

  • Student Activities

    November 10, 2024

    Schedule of events this week:

    • Wednesday academy: Pledge to Humanity service event in room 314
    • Wednesday lunch: Class Cup basketball
    • Friday academy: Frosh connect- time management, organization and finals prep
    • Friday lunch: Class Cup basketball

    Adopt-A-Family
    As the holiday season approaches, the Acalanes Community Outreach board is kicking off Adopt-A-Family. If you have a desire to make a difference in our community, we encourage you to sign up! If you would like to adopt an individual along with their wishlist of gifts to buy, please sign up here. If you wish to adopt a family, please fill out the google form. All wrapped gifts will be collected the morning of Dec 13 in the front of the school. As this date approaches, we will be in touch with more details! If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to Hetty Lofting or Katherine Walton!
     
    On Saturday, Dec 7 we are going to GLIDE Memorial Church in San Francisco to serve food to those in need from 10:10am to 1:30pm and will be meeting at Bart. Encourage your student to sign up HERE and receive 3 community service hours. We will be in touch regarding permission forms.
     
    Starting to think about holiday cards and gifts? Shop at Minted and not only do YOU get 20% off, Acalanes gets 15% of all sales. Use the code FUNDRAISEACALANES.

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

  • College & Career

    November 10, 2024

    Senior Scholarships: November is National Scholarship Month. Check out these opportunities!



  • Counseling

    November 10, 2024

    Counselor assignments are by student last name:
    A-F Anne Schonauer  
    G-Ka Erika Vasquez
    Ke-Re Marissa Meadows 
    Rh-Z Susan Martin

    JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT:  Please come to the Library on Wednesday, Nov 13 from 6:30-7:30pm to hear from Debbie Levy, College and Career Center Advisor, and Susan Martin, Counselor, about all things juniors should be thinking about as they research and prepare to apply to college next fall! 
     
    WINTER SPORTS START SOON:  Students planning on earning Athletic PE credit for their winter sport should pick up a contract (requires a parent, coach and student signature), return it by the deadline (late Nov) and take some timesheets to start documenting hours from the start of the winter sports season. All forms can be found in the Counseling Office.

    END OF SEMESTER COMING SOON There are two weeks until Thanksgiving break! After that, there are two weeks and then finals week!  Please encourage your students to turn in any work they are missing. Utilize the Thanksgiving break if possible to catch up on missing work!

  • School Nurse

    November 10, 2024

    This is a reminder to consider getting flu and covid shots if your family members are due. Timing is a personal issue, but if you get it done now, you’ll be covered for the upcoming school vacation breaks!

    I want to share information about this online program: Depression and ADHD in Adolescents: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Support.

    ​AHS School Nurse Calendar
    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

  • Wellness Center

    November 10, 2024

    Join Contra Costa young people and adults to learn about the latest tobacco and cannabis products, including tobacco pouches (Zyn), the impact of tobacco and cannabis on young people, and ways adults can support young people in their lives. The event will be in English with simultaneous Spanish translation. No pre-registration is necessary.
     
    Who/Intended Audience: Parents/guardians, educators, community partners, and other caring adults.
    When: Thursday, Nov 14, 6-7pm (optional Q&A, 7-7:30pm)
    Link to join webinar: https://bit.ly/VapingandTeensWebinar2024

  • LPIE

    November 10, 2024

    7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
    Saturday, March 22, 2025 - The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
     
    TICKETS GO ON SALE Thursday, Nov 14 at 9am
    This year's Gala will feature silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner, dancing and live music from Mustache Harbor. All proceeds will support programs and experiences in our schools, funding the teachers, instructors and supplies that make them possible.

    Please visit our gala webpage on Thursday to purchase tables or individual tickets. Can't go to the Gala? Purchase raffle tickets here!