• School Nurse

    August 26, 2024

    What’s new with COVID? Parents, we still want you to call the attendance office to report Covid, as we are still required to report cases. However, we are now considering Covid as any other respiratory illness: students and staff can come back if, for 24 hours, their symptoms are getting better overall and they have not had a fever (without taking fever-reducing medication). You can read these CDPH Guidelines: Considerations when a Child has Symptoms of Illness in Child Care or School.
    Just a reminder to make sure your student has healthy food/snacks and water with them to nourish and fuel them during the school day.
    You can access the medical forms page HERE or use the QR code below.

    My office hours are:
    Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some* Thursdays
    Tuesdays & Thursdays:  8am - 3:50pm
    Wednesdays:  7:30am - 3:20pm
     
    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

    August 26, 2024

    The Wellness Center is available for drop ins starting tomorrow, Monday Aug 26. This year, we will be located in the glass hallway next to the main office in room 8. The space is bigger which will allow us to accommodate more students looking for wellness services. Please encourage your students to drop by to check out the new space! Cheers to the best school year yet!

  • LPIE

    August 26, 2024

    Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! Our Annual Giving Campaign is underway, and we hope every family will support our students, teachers, and schools by making a donation to LPIE. Many people ask why their donation is needed—watch this brief video to understand the funding challenges facing Lafayette public schools and how your contribution can make a difference. Every gift is appreciated and helps ensure that nearly 4,410 students in our six public schools receive the exceptional education we all want for our children. LPIE's suggested donation is $1,850 per student, but we are grateful for contributions at all levels. Please click here to donate and support our schools today!

    Join us for LPIE’s first-ever Bowling Tournament—a night of strikes, spares, and serious fun! Grab a friend, rock your best bowling outfit, and bring your A-game to help us raise money for our schools! Tickets go on sale Monday, Aug 19 at 9am Click here to snag yours and let the good times roll!

    Join us at one of our come-and-go mixers for families new to the Lafayette public schools on Tuesday, Aug 27.

  • Sports

    August 26, 2024

    *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:
     
    Girls golf
    Monday, Aug 26 v. Alameda HS and Northgate HS at Contra Costa CC at 3:30pm.
    Wednesday, Aug 28 v. Northgate HS at Boundary Oak GC at 3:30pm.
     
    Girls volleyball
    Tuesday, Aug 27 at Archie Williams HS. Frosh at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
    Friday, Aug 30 and Saturday, Aug 31 Varsity in High Sierra Invitational in Reno.
     
    Girls water polo
    Tuesday, Aug 27 host Piedmont HS. Varsity at 6:15pm and JV at 7:15pm.
     
    Boys water polo
    Wednesday, Aug 28 JV host Clayton Valley Charter HS at 6:30pm.
    Friday, Aug 30 JV host Dougherty Valley HS at 4:3 pm.
    Friday, Aug 30 and Saturday, Aug 31 Varsity host Labor Day Bash.
     
    Football
    Wednesday, Aug 28 Frosh at San Marin HS at 5pm.
    Friday, Aug 30 host Lowell HS. JV at 4:30pm and Varsity at 7pm.
     
    You may view the full 2024-2025 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

  • General Administration Announcements

    August 18, 2024

    Acalanes Back to School Night (BTSN) is Thursday, August 29 from 5:15-8pm! Please plan to join at 5:15pm in the front quad for a Parent and Staff Reception hosted by the Acalanes Parents Club (APC). Principal Shawn will share some remarks around 5:30 and classroom visits start at 6pm.

    This evening is for us, the parents/caregivers, to experience what our students experience each and every school day - you don’t want to miss it!

    A full program, including details about classroom sessions will be available in the APC newsletter next weekend.

  • APC in Action

    August 18, 2024

    Join us for the Dons Dialogue Friday, Aug 23 at 8:45am!
    Acalanes Parents Club is pleased to invite you to our first Dons Dialogue of the 2024-2025 school year! Dons Dialogues are the best way to find out what’s going on at Acalanes!
    These monthly forums provide parents with the opportunity to hear directly from Principal Eric Shawn and other AHS faculty regarding academics, student activities, department information, hot topics on campus, plus open Q&A. APC will provide coffee and treats. All parents/caregivers welcome. This month’s topics include:

    • Introduction of Admin Leadership
    • Announcement of New Teachers/Staff
    • Technology at Acalanes: Cell Phone Policy, BYOD, Canvas
    • Challenge Success Results
    • Athletic PE Requirements
    • Student Activities Report
    • Q&A with Principal Shawn

    Thank you Dons Day Volunteers!
    It was wonderful to see everyone at Dons Day this past Monday!  We want to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing Dons Day Planning Team: Andrea Powers, Charlene Condy, Jen Dodge, and Daniele Upp for making it such an incredible day!!  And THANK YOU to all the parents and students who volunteered that day!  We could not have done it without all of you!  Go Dons!!

     
    Please Consider Volunteering!
    If you are looking for fun, easy ways to support our Dons, APC has a wide variety of events throughout the calendar year. The snack shack during football games, community support at the Lafayette Food & Wine Fest and ResRun, passing out snacks during finals weeks, and new volunteer events geared for Dons Dads only are just a few APC volunteer opportunities. Please check out our full list and sign up today - and don’t forget to invite your friends to join you!

    Stay Connected:  Follow the Acalanes Parents Club on Instagram to keep up to date on what's happening at Acalanes and reminders for important dates. Please reach out to APC here with any questions.

  • APC Membership & Fundraising

    August 18, 2024

    Acalanes Parents Club has committed nearly $220,000 to Acalanes this school year, which will provide vital services for our entire AHS community. As of today, we have yet to reach that goal and we need your help!
    We are tremendously grateful for your support, which funds the following programs for all Acalanes students and staff:

    • College & Career Services
    • Campus Enhancements
    • Peer Tutoring
    • Parent Education
    • Staff & Teacher Development
    • Communications
    • Grant Programs
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • And more . . .

    If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please consider doing so here. Every dollar is beneficial and is greatly appreciated. 
    Every donor receives a new APC tote! You can pick up at Back to School Night.

    Another important source of funds is making your donations go twice as far with Corporate Matching. Please check if your company has a matching program and, if so, contact corpmatch@acalanesparentsclub.com for further information.

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!