| President's Message
We are again facing a budget shortfall of $3.7 million next year (2010/2011), even with the passage of Measure G. Cuts will be more obvious. Please read the section below for more information from our Legislative Representative, Bonnie Griebstein.
Please mark your calendars for our next Friday Forum, Jan. 8th.
Thank you and stay warm! Astrida Lalor |
| Legislative News
Budget Deficit Looms/Awaiting the January Gov's Proposed Budget '10-11
While we are thankful that Measure G passed, the Legislative Team is watching our state budget situation for the next news from Sacramento. On Nov. 18th, the Legislative Analyst's Office forecasted a $20.7 billion deficit in the state budget for 2010-11. Over 70% of the AUHSD's budget is from the state. The next step in the budget development process for school districts is the Governor's Proposed Budget in early January. Stay tuned. For more info on how this affects our high school and our District, go to this link. Meanwhile the Legislative Team is planning "Advocacy Day", our annual bus trip to Sacramento to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17th. Save the date! For more Leg Team News, go to http://www.lastrampaspta.org/Legislation.html
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| Student Activities
Welcome to Winter! Enjoy some delicious latkes sold in the Front Quad for $1 on Friday, Dec. 11th. Winter Week starts on Monday, Dec. 14th with Holiday Karaoke in the Front Quad, followed by Cookie Decorating on Tuesday. Adopt-a-family has been organized in classrooms to give gifts to low income families. Students will receive wish lists and gather funds to buy the family's presents. There will be Community Service Trips hosted by the Student Class Officers. Community Service trips will be organized throughout the month of January to fulfill Community Service requirements. The Sophomore class trip needs volunteer drivers and chaperones for Jan. 2nd (Contact Kate Avery if you are available at k8avery@yahoo.com). Let's make the holidays brighter for everyone. |
Choral and Instrumental Winter Concerts
Please join the choirs of Acalanes High School for their 2009 Winter Concerts, "Starry Nights" on Dec. 15th and 17th at 7:30pm in the PAC. We will be presenting two concerts programmed around the themes of Stars, the Moon, and Night. Both concerts will feature a new piece commissioned for Bella Voce and Chamber Singers entitled, "Awake" by Eric Barnum. Mr. Barnum will be in attendance at the concert on the 15th for the World Premiere. You will also have the opportunity to hear the premiere performances of three new groups in our choral program; Contemporary A Cappella Project (formerly Vocal Jazz), ManChoir (formerly Barbershop Chorus) and the Innuendos, a student run all male decatet. The House will open both nights at 7pm for General Admission seating. Suggested donations are: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 60 and older and $3 for ACBI donors for up to four adult admissions. Don't miss this opportunity to kick off the Holiday Season.
You are also invited to attend the Winter Instrumental Concerts, Dec. 9th and 10th at 7:30 in the PAC. What a fabulous way to start off the holiday season! Come listen to the fabulous sounds, guaranteed to make you merry and bright!
Both choral and instrumental programs at Acalanes are supported by LASF. LASF would like to thank the parent and Lafayette community for their continued support of its programs in our schools. |
Counseling Notes
Progress Reports: The second quarter progress reports will be mailed home Friday, December 11th. Please note that teachers are encouraged to send progress reports for other than failing students, but will always notify parents if students are earning a grade lower than a C- in any given course.
Seniors: Counselors are continuing to meet with seniors to monitor graduation status, progress in their courses, and plans for next year. We are writing college letters of recommendation as fast as we possibly can. In most cases, college applications should be completed before the winter break.
Sophomores and Juniors: PSAT results will be mailed to the Counseling Office sometime in December. There will be a notice in the Daily Bulletin when the results are available. Students who took the PSAT in October will be able to pick up their scores as well as their PSAT question booklet. By reviewing questions and answers on the PSAT, students can begin to prepare for the upcoming SAT tests.
Transcripts: Most private colleges require that a transcript be submitted with the application as part of the college application process (showing grades through the end of the junior year). Private colleges also request that students send Mid-Year Reports. Mid-year reports and accompanying transcripts (printed after semester grades are posted) can also be ordered now. Please order the transcripts through Naviance. The fee for transcripts is $3.00 each.
California Public Colleges: UC and CSU campuses do not want a transcript at this time unless they specifically request one from your student. These institutions base their admissions decisions on the "self-reported" grade information in the application.
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College and Career Center
Now that the deadlines for our state college and universities have passed, seniors need to concentrate on private or out of state school applications. Although my scheduled workshops have ended, I am still here to help seniors complete their applications.
Our Scholarship list will expand between now and spring and I encourage your students to check out new opportunities in the C&CC Scholarship book. These programs are also announced in the bulletin.
Register for SAT's online at www.collegeboard.com or for ACT at www.actstudent.org
Joan Karr
College and Career Advisor
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| Fundraising
Shop at over 1,000 of your favorite online merchants and earn up to 16% for Acalanes High School. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
2. Click on the Online Mall logo at www.escrip.com3. Shop at your favorite brand name stores and automatically donate to our school
While you are at the Online Mall, Download "AutoEARN" to earn contributions every time you shop without having to visit the Online Mall first! So even if you forget or are in a hurry, Acalanes will still get the contribution. 1-800-flowers, Adidas Shop, American Eagle Outfittlers, Apple Store, Barnes & Noble, BestBuy, Bloomingdales, Disney, eBay, eLuxury, Gap, Home Depot, Nordstrom, PetSmart, Radio Shack, Safeway, Tony and Toys R Us and so many more.
Hungry after all that online shopping? Treat yourselves and kids to one of the many eScrip sponsored dining experiences. Check it out eScrip.com
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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
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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... |
Class of 2011
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Questions? Contact your Class of 2011 Liaisons:
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Class of 2010
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Questions? Contact your Class of 2010 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
Reserve Saturday, January 30th on Your New 2010 Calendars
On Saturday, Jan. 30th, LASF is hosting our major fundraising party for the year with the theme a "Starry, Starry Night". Tickets are $75 per person and include a hosted bar, souvenir drink glass and appetizers. We are planning a relaxed, casual and fun event at the Veterans Memorial Building where you can join your friends to celebrate our schools, community and children.
Live and Silent Auctions Donations - Deadline is Dec. 15th - The annual event will feature live and silent auctions. We are still soliciting items for auction. To donate, please contact our Auction Coordinators, Mary Bakos at (925) 284-4795 or mlbakos@yahoo.com or Carrie Barlow at (415) 606-4949 or purecurls@mtbarlow.com.
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| Acalanes Sports
It must be December as winter sport competition is heating up. The boys soccer team won the Winter Soccer Classic Championship by defeating Oakland Tech HS, Irvington HS, and St. Mary's HS before their 2-0 victory over Clayton Valley HS in the championship game. The girls soccer team had an undefeated week with victories over Moreau Catholic HS and Berean Christian HS. The girls basketball team hosted the first Acalanes Classic and defeated Foothill HS and Analy HS, but fell to Vanden HS in the championship game to finish 2nd in their own tournament. The boys basketball team fell in overtime to El Cerrito HS.
This week is busy for our student athletes. The soccer teams open DFAL play against Dublin HS on Wednesday and Las Lomas HS on Friday. Both days the girls are home and the boys are away, with JV at 4:15 and varsity at 6:15. The wrestling team opens DFAL action hosting Campolindo HS on Thursday at 6:00, and competes in the DFAL Novice tournament Friday at Las Lomas HS at 4:00. The boys basketball team plays in the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic at De La Salle HS Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The girls basketball team hosts San Marin HS Wednesday, with JV at 5:30, and varsity at 7:00.
Spring sports begin Monday, Feb. 8th. It is never too early to complete your athletic clearance. Go to www.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/18563_4921855/72765/ to complete the athletic clearance. Have your student submit all forms to me in room 207 at the following times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 to 7:50, and Monday through Friday at brunch and lunch.
Save Saturday, May 15th to attend the 2010 Booster Bash.
Randy Takahashi
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From The School Nurse
7th Annual Get Real Academy
The 7th Annual Get Real Academy, presented by Soroptimist International, is a life-skills conference for girls focusing on life after high school. Seminars throughout the day will include such topics as money management, women's health, domestic and workplace violence issues, insurance, legal advice, and job search tips. Sign-ups are now being taken and responses are needed immediately to secure spots in this program.
Date and location: March 1, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Boundary Oak Golf Club, Walnut Creek
Fee: Free
See School Nurse Dvora Citron for more information.
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Community Events
Contra Costa Library Hours Shortened During Winter Break
Due to County budget cuts and holidays, all Contra Costa County Library locations will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 23rd through Sunday, Dec. 27th and from Thursday, Dec. 31st through Sunday, Jan. 3rd.
Due dates for all items will be extended so that no materials will need to be returned between Saturday, Dec. 19th and Monday, Jan. 4th. During the closure, all book drops will be closed.
The Contra Costa County Library website ( ccclib.org) will remain open during the closures so that customers can continue to access online services such as downloadable audiobooks, eBooks, and electronic articles and will be able to place holds. All locations will reopen with regular hours on Monday, Jan. 4th. Due to the extended closure, longer periods of processing time are anticipated that may affect the length of time it takes to check items in and to fill holds. Consult the library locations and hours page for further information about your local community library. _________________________________________________________
Searching for the perfect gift for your favorite teachers and aides this holiday season? Did you know the Friends of the Lafayette Library (FLL) receives thousands of books each month to sell in their book shop? Did you know gently used children and adult titles at the Friends Corner Book Shop sell for a fraction of book store prices? A gift certificate purchased for your favorite teacher or aide will allow them to stock their classroom bookshelves or pick up great reads to enjoy over the holiday break. Gift certificates are available at the Lafayette FRIENDS Corner Book Shop at First Street and Golden Gate Way. For more information, see our website at friendscornerbookshop.com and consider giving a gift certificate this year! ____________________________________________________
San Ramon Girls Athletic League - softball registration ongoing online for 2010 season
Come play softball with SRVGAL! You get to see old friends again and make new ones. No need to worry about tryouts! Games and practices are scheduled around the frosh fastpitch season, high school events and your sleep schedule. Yes, there are no Friday night games and Saturday mornings are yours! Of course, there is a catch. You will get a serious rush from hanging out with girls who, just like you, love to test their skills on fresh-dragged dirt on a spring day. Who knows? Your team might win it all, and along with bragging rights, you'll be able to wear "the shirt".
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Lafayette Boy Scout Troop 224 Christmas Tree Lot
For over 25 years Lamorinda has supported Lafayette's Boy Scout Troop 224 by purchasing their Christmas tree from the Troop. This year the Troop opened their Christmas Tree Lot on November 27th. The Tree Lot is located at Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Risa Road. (Next to the Veteran's Building).
LOT HOURS ARE 9AM - 9PM DAILY
The Troop receives several shipments throughout the Holiday season directly from a tree farm in Oregon, thus providing the freshest trees available. All the profits support the operations of Troop 224.
Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you at the tree lot.
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Acalanes High School will be hosting the 8th Annual John Rhodes Memorial JV Basketball Tournament on Dec. 10th, 11th and 12th. Games will be at 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Please come by and support this event and watch competitive basketball.
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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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