• Student Activities

    November 17, 2024

    Schedule of events this week:

    • Wednesday before school: Frosh social in the frosh quad
    • Wednesday academy: Yoga with Ms. Bruce in the small gym
    • Wednesday lunch: Senior friendsgiving
    • Wednesday at 7pm: Fall jazz concert in the PAC
    • Friday at lunch: ACA Buddies

    Adopt-A-Family - last chance to sign up!
    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! Last year, as a community, we were able to support 70+ families. Two options to support:
    Option 1:  If you would like to adopt an individual along with their wishlist of gifts to buy, please sign up here.
    Option 2: If you wish to adopt a family, please fill out the google form. We will be in touch with your family details.
    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!
     
    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 17, 2024

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



  • Counseling

    November 17, 2024

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

    WINTER SPORTS ARE STARTING 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 (this Friday, Nov 22) 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 is just one more week 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 17, 2024

    Thanksgiving break is an opportunity to spend time with your family and take advantage of doing activities (or not!) that our regular busy schedules don’t always allow for. We all need to reset and have down time. I encourage you to think of some special practice that you can enjoy together. It can be as simple as afternoon tea or game night.

    I also want to share a recipe I made this week that I really love. It’s a healthy and delicious way to use the nutrient-rich pumpkin. Maybe you can try it during your break. I actually make enough so I can pack for work in the morning.

    Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
    Serves 4
    Ingredients:

    • Old-fashioned rolled oats: 1 cup dry
    • Ground flaxseed: 2 Tbsp
    • Pumpkin puree: ½ cup
    • Maple syrup: 2 Tbsp
    • Pumpkin pie spice: 1 tsp
    • Toppings: chopped roasted walnuts or pecans and diced persimmon

    Cook oatmeal as directed. Just before finishing, add in ground flaxseed, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice. Add oat milk as desired and top with roasted walnuts and diced persimmon. Enjoy and tell me how you like it!

    ​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

    November 17, 2024

    Fall Jazz Concert
    Don’t miss the upcoming Fall Jazz Concert featuring the Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Stanley Messengers and special guest, The Kyle Athayde Band! Come join us for a fun-filled evening as they perform toe-tapping music that will please everyone!
    When: Wednesday, Nov 20, 7 pm
    Where: Performing Arts Center at AHS
    Performers: Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Stanley Messengers and special guest, The Kyle Athayde Band
    Admission: Free

  • LPIE

    November 17, 2024

    7th Annual LPIE SPRING GALA
    Saturday, March 22, 2025 - The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
     
    TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
     
    Please visit our gala webpage to purchase tables or individual tickets. The evening 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.