Weekly News & Announcements

Counseling

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.

School Nurse

Happy November!
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 breaks!

​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

Performing & Visual Arts

Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters is incredibly proud of the over 50 students who worked together over the last three months to produce the DramaDons fall production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The performance was delightful, enchanting, and wonderfully comedic. The talents of every member of the team, Stagecraft students, production crew, and cast shone bright under the gorgeous moonlit set. Bravo, DramaDons!

Save the date for the Fall Jazz Concert, featuring the Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Stanley Messengers and special guest, The Kyle Athayde Band. This event will take place on Wednesday, Nov 20 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center.

LPIE

Saturday, Nov 9 from 10am - 3pm
Support small businesses that support our schools!
Special fall promotions from local retailers and restaurants!
As you shop and dine during this holiday season, we encourage you to support the wonderful restaurants and retailers who generously donate to LPIE in support of our schools. It's a great opportunity to discover unique items and taste all that Lafayette has to offer - all while giving back to the community and showing appreciation for the local businesses that support our students.

7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 - The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
 
We need your help to make this biggest fundraiser of the year a huge success! The online, silent, and live auctions fund essential programs—music, art, STEM education, libraries, electives, AP classes, teachers, technology, and more.
 
And this is where YOU come in! Do you have something special to offer, like a vacation home, sports tickets, an exclusive experience, or something unique? Or maybe you’ve got a brilliant idea for an auction item? We’d LOVE to hear from you! Email us at office@lpie.org or fill out this form to share your donation. You can also support our schools by purchasing a raffle ticket here!

Art Around Town
The Art Around Town program, sponsored by LPIE, is a unique opportunity to celebrate and showcase the artistic talents of students. This month, artwork from Stanley Middle School and Happy Valley Elementary is on display at Whole Foods, bringing vibrant pieces into the community. The exhibit features a variety of inspired projects, such as Value Landscapes, Trees of Dots, Line Rugs, Pumpkins, Crystals, and Carlos Santana Album Covers, each crafted with credentialed art teachers. Inspired by renowned artists like Peruvian artist Lizeth Prieto, Árbol de la Vida creator Veronica Castillo, Kandinsky, and contemporary artist Elouise Renouf, these artworks are a testament to the impact of arts education.

Thanks to the community-driven support of LPIE, we are able to fund art programs across all grade levels, creating a platform for students to develop their creativity while exploring new techniques. Be sure to stop by Whole Foods to enjoy these inspiring pieces, and keep an eye out in December for additional artwork from Happy Valley, Stanley, and Burton Valley, which will be showcased at Whole Foods and Town Hall.

Sports

*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 Acalanes Sports Boosters.

This week’s can’t miss events:

This week’s can’t miss events:
 Girls golf
Monday, Nov 4 NCS Championship at Tilden Park GC.
 
Girls volleyball
Wednesday, Nov 6 NCS Semifinal at 7pm.
Saturday, Nov 9 NCS Championship at 7pm.
 
Boys water polo
Wednesday, Nov 6 NCS First Round Playoff.
Saturday, Nov 9 NCS Quarterfinal.
 
Girls water polo
Saturday, Nov 9 NCS Semifinal.
 
Football
Friday, Nov 8 host Las Lomas HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
 
Cross country
Saturday, Nov 9 DAL Championship at Hidden Valley Park at 1pm.

You may view the full 2024-2025 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

APC in Action

Staff Appreciation Luncheon
APC is showing our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them with a Thanksgiving themed staff lunch on Monday, Nov 4. Please sign up HERE to bring an item if you are able to contribute. We are so grateful for your support!
 
October APC Dons Dialogue - Watch the Video or View the Slides!
Thank you to all who attended our Dons Dialogue on Friday, Oct 18. It was a packed house! This month's topics included Peer Tutoring, Breaking Down the Walls, student safety expectations, a student activities report, and Q&A with Principal Shawn. If you were not able to attend, you can review the slides and video from the discussion. And thank you to our APC Hospitality Co-Chairs, Mia Heglie and Monica Stassi, for providing the welcoming coffee and treats! The next Dons Dialogue will be on Friday, Dec 13. Click here for the full schedule of upcoming Dons Dialogues.
 
Parent Volunteers Opportunity at Lunch
We have an incredible new volunteer opportunity! We are looking for help to oversee the student lunch line in the cafeteria on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school week. This is an easy and fun way to volunteer on campus and a great opportunity to help with a friend! Volunteer shifts are less than an hour and there are lots of dates to choose from. You can sign up here. Please check-in at the front office when you arrive for your volunteer shift. Thank you for your support!
 
Student Volunteer Community Service Awards
The 2024-25 Student Volunteer Program has kicked off for the Acalanes and President’s Service Awards so please make sure your student is logging those hours!  It’s a great opportunity for students to give back AND be recognized for their service. You can read more about the awards here and email us at communityservice@acalanesparentsclub.com with any questions. 
 
Follow Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

Parents Club Pro-Tip

STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK OUT THE CAFETERIA!
Did you know that Acalanes offers free breakfast, brunch and lunch for all students? Our amazing cafeteria staff prepares a variety of tasty baked goods and meals from scratch every day, making it easy for our students to stay fueled for success. As a reminder, Acalanes is a closed campus, so students are not allowed to leave during lunch. Encourage your students to take full advantage of the free meals on campus - or take a few extra minutes to pack a lunch in the morning.
 
If you’d like to see the cafeteria in action, please sign up here to come help out at lunch. We have a fun new volunteer opportunity available on Mon, Wed and Fri at lunch. Sign up here.