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Canned Food Drive
We are holding the canned food drive in conjunction with Homecoming. It is a class competition worth 600 points (skit is 800; halls are 800). Please consider donating cans at the flag pole each morning or cash donations at lunch. All proceeds go directly to the Contra Costa Food Bank. Goal: 10,000 cans (7 cans per student & staff member).
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Wellness Center
We’ve been doing a little “listening campaign” in wellness to understand what adolescents most need from parents and the other adults in their lives. We didn’t expect the answers to be so similar and resounding. In a word, they want the thing we all want, active listening.
The features of active listening include: open curiosity; non-judgment; feedback to reflect understanding; questioning whether the speaker would like advice. We all know how it feels when the person we’re speaking with is waiting their turn to speak instead of really listening. We’re a bit less aware when we’re the ones listening without curiosity and when we’re directing the conversation toward our own agenda.
Try a little exercise with a friend of family member where you each take two minutes to answer a prompt (try “what’s in your heart?” or “what’s really been on your mind lately?”) No interruptions, no feedback. See how it feels and you’ll have a great sense for how you can immediately improve how you’re supporting your teen.
Allen Choi, Wellness Coordinator (ext. 7150)
Casey Sasner, Intake Specialist (ext. 7136) -
College & Career
The following schools will be on campus:
- Macalester College
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Boston University
- Hamilton College - NY
- University of Massachusetts, Lowell
- Northwestern
- University of Toronto
- Gonzaga
- University of Rochester
- Bryant University
- University of Oregon
- Whitman College
Check Naviance for date//times to sign up...
Important Reminder! Students need to get permission from their teacher the Monday before the visit AND pick up a pass in College & Career the morning of. Students may not miss a test for a rep visit.
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College Apps and Post-High School Planning
Counselors visited seniors in their government classes last week to talk about post-high school planning and next steps on college apps. We will be meeting with seniors individually throughout the month of September and early October. Students who need a letter of recommendation or school report from their counselor should make sure to have an appointment at least a month in advance of the deadline.
Counselors are assigned by student last name, as follows:
Last names A- E Anne Schonauer aschonauer@auhsdschools.org x7113
Last names F - Lar Christine Todd ctodd@auhsdschools.org x 7114
Last names Las- Roh Marissa Meadows mmeadows@auhsdschools.org x7145
Last names Rog- Z Susan Martin smartin@auhsdschools.org x 7139 -
CSF applications due September 30.
CSF is an honor society. Students who are members at least 4 semesters in grades 10-12 get a notation on their final transcript and get a stole to wear with graduation robes. At least one of the semesters must be based on grades earned in senior year. Students must turn in a completed application and pay dues on the Web Store to be a member. See the Web Store or look here for more info.
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United States Marine Band Performance at Acalanes
The Acalanes Instrumental Music Program is honored to host an open concert on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30pm in the gym, featuring The United States Marine Band.
The last time this band toured in California was ten years ago.Their appearance in Lafayette is the ONLY performance in the immediate Bay Area. This is once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in our Lamorinda community! The United States Marine band is the country’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Established in 1798, this band made its White House debut over 200 years ago. It performs at state dinners, White House and other events of national significance.
Tickets are free, with a four-ticket limit per request. Tickets will be available starting September 18. Click on the following link for the ticketing site here. Please note, no bags or backpacks will be allowed in the gym at the performance.
For inquiries, contact Paulie Proffett or Instrumental Music Director Lauren Gibson.
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Acalanes Fall Pops Concert – The Dons go to the Movies!
Acalanes High School’s award winning Instrumental Music Department is excited to present its first concert at the Acalanes Performing Arts Center on October 10 at 7pm. Come listen to the Symphonic Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Orchestra perform favorite soundtracks and classic music from popular movies!
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Volunteers for Lafayette Art, Wine & Music Festival
LPIE still needs volunteers to staff the ticket booth at the Lafayette Art, Wine & Music Festival on Sept. 21 & 22. It’s a fun experience … and LPIE is the largest beneficiary, receiving $10,000 from the event last year which in turn benefited our schools. The Chamber counts on our volunteer support. Take a shift and enjoy the festival before or after!
Volunteer to sign up here.
With gratitude,
Laura-Kate Rurka & Rachel Berkowitz
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LPIE in the Sky: Spotlight on LPIE Art Instructors
The Public Art Committee of Lafayette is pleased to present LPIE in the Sky: Spotlight on LPIE Art Instructors, a first-ever exhibition featuring the work of five Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE) artist-instructors: Susan Fuller, Valyrie Gillum, Tim Hancock, Kristen Jensen-Horne, and Lisa Larsen. This exhibit seeks to honor the contributions of these artists to the cultural enrichment of the community. Lafayette is fortunate to have these talented artists and passionate educators inspiring its students. The exhibit is on now through September 30, and the opening reception is scheduled for September 23, from 6:00-7pm, at the Library’s Art Gallery. Check it out!
With gratitude,
Laura-Kate Rurka & Rachel Berkowitz
Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
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Senior Parents Night Presentation
Did you miss Thursday’s Senior Parent Night? Here are the College & Career Center and Counselor’s slides about colleges, the application process, Naviance and all things related to “Life after Acalanes!"
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Co-Presidents’ Message
We hope the first few weeks of school have gone well for your students and they have adjusted back to the school calendar schedule. Most students (and parents) are likely looking forward to the long Labor Day weekend!
Parent feedback from Back to School Night was tremendously positive. The classroom visits with teachers are always a highlight and we appreciate the shout-out many teachers gave to Acalanes Parents Club and LPIE for our support. We are always looking for ways to improve upon BTSN and the parent meetings that follow the classroom visits. Please reach out to us if you have any input you’d like to share.
Thank you Acalanes parents for helping APC meet its 2019-20 Fundraising Campaign goal! We could not provide the services and programs that we do without your support. A special thank you to our VP of Fundraising Veronique Kuhner for overseeing our fundraising.
We hope you’ll consider joining us at the upcoming APC Volunteer Campus Clean-Up Work Party on Sunday, September 14. We are excited about some clean-up projects that we hope will be completed that day if we can rally enough volunteers.
Enjoy the long weekend!
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