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Thank you all for contributing to a successful Homecoming!
Congratulations to the Seniors and everyone who participated, we raised
over $1000 for various charities. It is currently Community Service
Week and the week is full of great events. Tuesday at lunch we will be
making blankets for the Linus Project, Wednesday students can pack
lunches for Glide Memorial and Friday we will be packing hygiene kits.
It would be great if everyone could bring in common soaps, disposable
razors, and any toiletries for Friday's activity. Collection bins will
be placed in front of the Main Office. Thursday will feature the
Community Service Fair with over 25 charities/organizations coming to
visit. It is a great time for students to sign up and get community
service requirements fulfilled. Show your thanks and get involved!
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Counseling Notes
Peer
Tutoring and Academic Support: Encourage
your students to take advantage of all the extra help available at Acalanes in
Peer Tutoring and in the Academic Support Center located in the library. Peer tutoring is available on a drop-in
basis daily at lunch, during 7th period, and after school until
4pm. Highly qualified junior and
senior students work under the supervision of Peer Tutoring coordinators Fran
Taylor and Mary McCosker. The
Academic Support Center is open Monday-Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15 in the
library. Acalanes teachers staff
the center and provide tutoring in math.
Counselor
Letters of Recommendation: Most private
colleges require letters of recommendation from teachers and from a counselor (often
called the "school report").
Students should request letters from teachers well in advance of their
application deadlines. Students
who will need a letter of recommendation from their counselor are required to
complete on Naviance the Student Statement and Resume, and have their
parents/guardians complete the Parent Statement.
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College and Career Center
The UC (and CSU) deadline is Nov. 30: no transcript, no
letters, but do not forget to send the official score report.
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Acalanes High School will host a career day on Thursday, March 25th,
from 9:40-10:40 a.m.
We are looking for presenters in a variety of fields. If you would like
to talk to a group of high school students about your profession, or
would like to recommend someone else, please e-mail jkarr@acalanes.k12.ca.us. Click here for more information and scroll down to "Dear Community Member:"
Register for SATs online at www.collegeboard.com or for ACT at www.actstudent.org
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Class of 2013
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Questions? Contact your Class of 2013 Liaisons:
Kim Greer kvgreer@yahoo.com
Amy Goodheart heart39@comcast.net
Bonnie Cornell bonnie_cornell@comcast.net
Patty Gonser bpgonser@comcast.net
Link to class of 2013...
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Class of 2012
To our sophomore students, congrats on a
successful homecoming week. It seemed they picked up momentum as the week
progressed.
A belated thank you to all parent
volunteers/contributors who came to help with the homecoming carnival and with
football concessions. What a busy week!!!
Now that the hustle and frenzy of
homecoming is behind us, may we all enjoy the much deserved break.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy and
be safe.
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Questions? Contact your Class of 2012 Liaisons:
Dawn Lynn Lanier dllanier@comcast.net
Kim Figone kimfigone@ebsan.com
Meg McNiece mmcniece@gmail.com
Richard Whitmore richard.whitmore@gmail.com
Link to Class of 2012...
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Class of 2010
Get ready for Grad Night!
The Grad Night party for seniors is a longstanding Acalanes tradition that
your son/daughter will not want to miss. It's an entire night of food,
entertainment, dancing, games, prizes and a last chance to be together as a
class before heading out on their new adventures! Admission tickets are
$190 and can be purchased at the AHS webstore http://acalaneshs.revtrak.net/tek9.asp
(click on class of 2010) or you can drop a check off at the office (made out to AHS Grad
Night).
We also need a permission slip for each student attending the party. The
form needs to be signed by the student as well as BOTH parents. It is
available on the parents' club website at:
http://acalanesparentsclub.homestead.com/SeniorClass10.html.
You can drop
off the completed forms in the office (look for the Grad Night box).
Parents can also get in on the fun by volunteering to help organize, plan,
decorate or chaperone. Questions? Ready to volunteer? Contact our
event
co-chairs Nancy Falk (nancy.falk@gmail.com) and
Vangie Long
(vangielong@yahoo.com)
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Questions? Contact your class liaisons:
Rhonda Andronico at rhondaandronico@yahoo.com
Kim Fowler at torch40@aol.com
Al Maggio at albert.maggio@kp.org
Ellen Whittom at ewhittom@comcast.net
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LASF
Annual
Event - Starry, Starry Night
On Saturday
January 30th, LASF is hosting our major fundraising party for the
year with the theme a "Starry, Starry Night". In preparation, we
are soliciting items for live and silent auctions at the fundraising event,
such as...
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Travel: Hotel nights, timeshares,
airline tickets.
- Wine: For auction and for our wine
toss game.
Jewelry. - Sign Up Parties for adults or
children.
- Event Tickets to concerts, plays or
sporting events.
- Unique Experiences: e.g., special
access to an interesting tour, winery, fabulous garden, lawmaker's office,
chocolate factory, etc.
To donate,please contact our Auction Coordinators:
Mary Bakos
at (925) 284-4795, mlbakos@yahoo.com or
Carrie
Barlow at (415) 606-4949, purecurls@mtbarlow.com.
If you have
any questions or need ideas on how you can help, please don't hesitate to
contact your school site rep, Chris McCann, (925) 933-7280, e-mail: cmccann@ci.danville.ca.us
Link to LASF
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Acalanes Sports
NCS playoff action
dominated last week. The boys water polo team had a great playoff run
defeating Amador Valley HS and San Ramon Valley HS both 18-7 setting up a third
showdown with Miramonte HS. In a tightly contested game, the Dons fell
short 6-5 to finish as the NCS Championship runner-up. The girls water
polo team also did well in the playoffs until suffering in defeat to Las Lomas
HS 5-2 in the quarterfinals. The girls volleyball team dropped their NCS
playoff game to Moreau HS to end another strong season.
The football team is the #7 seed in the
NCS playoffs and will host #10 Analy HS Friday at 7:00. Ticket prices
will be $9 general admission, and $6 for students with student body card, children,
and seniors. The cross country team competes in the NCS Meet of Champions
at Hayward HS at 8:00 am.
This week is the beginning of competition
for Winter sports. The girls soccer team will host scrimmages against
Northgate HS on Wednesday with JV at 6:00 and varsity at 7:30, and Alameda on Saturday with
JV at 8:00 am and varsity at 10:00. The boys soccer team will host
Richmond HS in a scrimmage on Thursday with JV at 6:00 and varsity at 7:30.
The boys basketball team will host Castro Valley HS in a scrimmage on Saturday
with freshmen at 10:00, JV at 11:30, and varsity at 1:00. The girls
basketball team will host St. Mary's HS in a scrimmage on Saturday with
JV at 3:00, and varsity at 4:30.
The Winter sports season has begun.
Students must have their completed athletic clearance submitted to
participate. Online registration will be found at www.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/18563_4921855/72765/.
Students may submit athletic clearances to Coach Takahashi in room 207 at the
following times. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 7:30 to 7:50,
Monday through Friday at brunch and lunch.
Save Saturday, May 15, 2010 for the
Booster Bash fundraising dinner.
Randy Takahashi
Athletic Director
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| Acalanes Dance Class
As a surprise at the end of
the homecoming rally last Thursday, the Acalanes Dance Class performed Thriller
and did a fantastic job. Also I directed our 1st Staff-Dance/Skit
which was a hit at the Homecoming Rally. In combination with the dance class
the staff came out and performed a reprise of Thriller and went into a dance
off between Count Chocula and one of our staff members dressed as a Campo
student. All participants did a fantastic job and I am very proud of the
dancers and staff working together on a terrific dance/skit. We were successful
by surprising the entire student body.
Christi Costa
Acalanes Dance Teacher
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Healthy Choices/Challenge Success/Parent Ed
Your Adolescent and Drugs· All parents and high school students in other grades are encouraged to attend an evening presentation of the same material. · STUDIES reveal that the vast majority (over 80%) of freshmen age students have not yet participated in risky health behaviors, yet by the time they are juniors, participation is well over 60%. For Parents and Students: An Evening with Drug Educator, Ralph Cantor Wednesday December 3, 2009, 7:00- 8:30 PM, Las Lomas High School Theater. This will be a crowded event so please RSVP to wood.birgit@gmail.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________
From The School Nurse
Flu
Update: How long is my child infectious?
Because the H1N1 virus is still "novel",
there is not yet a definitive answer, but recommendations are based on data
from the seasonal influenza virus infection. According to the CDC, infected
persons are assumed to be shedding virus from one day prior to illness onset
until resolution of symptoms. In general, persons with novel influenza A (H1N1)
virus infection should be considered potentially infectious from one day before
to 7 days following illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might
be infectious for up to 10 days.
This highlights the importance diligent hygiene and of
keeping your child home from school, extracurricular activities, and social
activities during the acute phase of illness. Also remember that the kids need
time to recover and are more vulnerable to illness for a while, so HELP them
keep their activities and schedule loads restricted for a while.
Lastly, AS ALWAYS, keep them well-fed (healthy breakfast,
lunch, family dinner and snacks), well-hydrated, 9 hours of sleep, and
appropriate physical activity.
Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!
Dvora Citron, Acalanes School Nurse
280-3970 ext. 7128
Email: dcitron@acalanes.k12.ca.us
School Nurse Website
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Community Events
Self-Care
for Job Seekers Group
When: 3rd Thursday of each month, starting November
19, 10-11:30am
Where: St. John's Episcopal Church, 5555 Clayton
Rd., Clayton
Who: All job seekers are welcome
How: To register, please call Mary Threlkel, MFT at 925.974.8144
Cost: FREE
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ATTENTION TEENS! LEARN
SHIP SAFETY! The crew of the S.S.S. (Sea Scout Ship)
Seawitch cordially invites teens to join them in learning about ship safety
in Napa,CA. No experience required. Man overboard, abandon ship, ship
collision and fire procedures will be covered. Learn what
equipment should be in an abandon ship bag and know what to do before abandoning
ship. Know the safety equipment that is required by
law. We will carpool from the Sea Scout base located at 225
N. Court St. Martinez at 6 am Saturday Nov. 21st and drive to the
S.S.S. Chaser base in Napa. Training starts at 8am. All meals will
be provided. Training will finish at lunchtime Sunday and we will return
to Martinez by 2 pm. Sleeping quarters will be
available on the S.S.S. Chaser, the S.S.S. Morris and at the Chaser
building. Those wishing to drive on their own may do so. Cost
is $30 including meals and registration. To reserve your spot
contact Mr. Rolf Lindenhayn at lindenhayn@sbcglobal.net or call
917-0573.
Sea Scouts is a non-profit co-ed boating program for teens and young
adults.
The Sea Witch crew meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm at the Sea Scout
Base, 225 N. Court St. Martinez and Saturdays 9-3pm on the ship at the dock
in Martinez. For more information go to www.seascout.org.
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"Race to Nowhere" by Lafayette filmmaker Vicki H. Abeles. Are we
putting too much pressure on our kids? Watch the trailer here &
catch the film playing at the Rheem Theater in Moraga: November 19th at
6:45 p.m.
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Sweet
Thursday at the new Lafayette Library: On November 19 at 7:30, The
Friends of the Lafayette Library present literary icon Joyce Maynard, author of
11 books including her newest, Labor Day. Narrated by a
thirteen year old boy, and the man he later becomes, this gripping story
unfolds over a single weekend. Join us for this special event and enjoy
coffee and dessert in the Community Hall of the New
Lafayette Library and Learning Center. A $5.00 donation is suggested. For
more information, visit our website at www.lafayettefriends.org.
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Lamorinda Rugby Club - Register Now!
Lamorinda Rugby Football Club
welcomes all new and returning rugby players for the 2010 season!
Registration is now open. High School information night is Thursday,
November 12 at the Campolindo High Library, 7-8pm. Practices start
Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. Check the website for schedule updates. Register
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Classified Ads
Tutors, College Advisors, carpoolers, sellers and renters advertise with APC The Classified page of the Acalanes Parents Club website is a great way to advertise not only for business but for personal use too. You can advertise to sell an item, rent a timeshare or cabin, look for carpools, kid sitters, pet sitters, etc. Please contact Lucie Paladino at luciepaladino@sbcglobal.net to place your ad. The cost is 50 cents per word per month and all proceeds go to the Acalanes High School Parents Club. Thank you for your support.
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Quick Links
email: ahspc@hotmail.com
web: http://www.acalanesparents.org
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