• Rescheduled Event!! APC in Partnership with AUHSD Presents

    November 16, 2019

    Make Vaping History: Students and Parents Learn About Risks of Vaping and Tobacco Use

    Wednesday, December 4, 7:00 to 8:30pm, Acalanes Performing Arts Center

    Learn up-to-date information on e-cigarette/vape pen products, adolescent use rates, impact on young people, prevention strategies, how to support current users, and more.  Register for this free event here. 

     

  • School Nurse

    November 16, 2019

    Here’s what to do if your student has mononucleosis.

  • Dec 12, 2019 Winter Choral Concert

    November 16, 2019

    Please join us for the 2019 Winter Choral Concert, “Winter Around the World” on Dec 18 at 7pm in the PAC at Acalanes. Come hear the Choirs, a cappella groups, solo acts and special guests, The Nothing But Treble Choir. Seat reservation information will be added the first week in December. Don’t miss this great way to kick off the Holiday Season! 

     

  • The 27th Annual Forma Gym Turkey Trot

    November 16, 2019

    Thanksgiving Morning, Nov 28, in downtown Walnut Creek. Participate in this beloved East Bay tradition and Forma will donate $10 of your 5k/10k registration fee to LPIE when you use the code LPIE2019 at registration. Click here to register.

     

  • Dec 3 Save the Date for Giving Tuesday

    November 16, 2019

    Dine out and help raise money for Lafayette public schools. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds from the day to LPIE. Help support LPIE and local Lafayette businesses at the same time.

     

  • Double Your Donation

    November 16, 2019

    Your gift will go even further! Thanks to a generous family, your donation between now and Dec 13th will be matched, increasing the impact of your donation. Contributions at any level are appreciated because every dollar counts!

     

  • Rock the Yacht Power Party

    November 16, 2019

    Tickets go on sale Dec 10 for tables and Dec 11 for individual tickets. This event will sell out so don't miss out. Visit www.lpie.org for more information. Thank you to Martin Homes for being the Power Party Presenting Sponsor.

     

  • Co-Presidents’ Message

    November 10, 2019

    Our message this week is short and sweet. We hope your family has a chance to enjoy the long Veterans Day weekend. Our final APC Dons Dialogue of 2019 will be held this Friday. The forum lead by Principal Bell will focus on Finals Week Prep & Student Support (see details in APC in Action below). We are thrilled with how many parents are joining these informative exchanges and hope to see you on Friday. 

    Dawn Brightbill & Sarah Cusumano

     

  • Dons Dialogue: Friday, Nov 15

    November 10, 2019

    8:45-10:00 am
    Acalanes Collaboration Center

    APC is hosting another can't miss Dons Dialogue this Friday. Agenda items will focus on Finals Week Prep & Student Support including: 

    • Wellness Center
    • School Nurse
    • Finals Week Prep
    • Peer Tutoring (including student tutors)

    As always, parking will be reserved in the parking lot south of the Main Gym. Coffee and treats will be served. See you there!

     

  • DONS SHOW UP Calendar

    November 10, 2019

    In an effort to better communicate with students and the community on big events each month, we have created a Dons Show Up calendar (on the homepage of the Acalanes website). As a community, you can feel the support for one another on campus. Thank you for showing up!

     

  • Academy Period Opportunities

    November 10, 2019

    20 student limit:

         Nov 13 UC application help
         Nov 15 CSU application help
         Nov 20 all application help
         Nov 22 all application help
         Dec 4 Community College Planning

    More College & Career Center updates: click here

  • Week of 11/11 Update

    November 10, 2019

    Friday, Nov 15 from 7:45am-1:45pm
    SF State Tour Reschedule 
    Email Ms. Reicher if interested

    Academy Period Opportunities (20 student limit)

         Nov 13 UC application help
         Nov 15 CSU application help
         Nov 20 all application help
         Nov 22 all application help
         Dec 4 Community College Planning

    College Visits This Week  Over the past few months, we’ve had over 150 college admissions reps meet with our students on campus to share the inside track on their university and admittance process.  They have been an invaluable resource to our students. If you’d like to participate, sign up in Naviance and get a pass from CCC to join us.

                Nov 21, 12:25pm Connecticut College

    Seniors  Any senior is encouraged to schedule an appointment with Wendy Reicher if you need additional help.  Email Ms. Reicher, with subject line “make an appointment with you.”  Make sure your college list has been reviewed by Ms. Reicher because we are in tune with the admissions landscape and want to set you up for success!