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Acalanes Parents Club eNewsletter
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
January
19-22 - Finals
20 - 7am, 12noon, 4:30pm, 7pm AUHSD Budget Information Sessions at District Office
21 - 7am, 4:30pm AUHSD Budget Information Sessions at District Office
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President's Message
The budget is the topic on all of our minds right now. We just heard the distressing news that the AUHSD is now facing $4 million in reductions. We will experience cuts and losses of programs and staff unlike anything that we have seen in recent history. All programs will fall prey to possible cuts or elimination. As concerned parents we MUST take this very seriously and look at how we can help. The Parents' Club is working diligently with the District and looking at ways to solve this problem. Will that be a Parcel Tax? Additional fundraising? We can use your help! We need volunteers to help. Please contact me at AstridaLalor@sbcglobal.net if you are interested.
Please attend one of the Budget Information Sessions this week in the AUHSD office:
- Wednesday, January 20th - 7:00am, noon, 4:30pm, 7pm
- Thursday, January 21st - 7:00am or 4:30pm.
Thank you.
Astrida Lalor
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Legislative News
As a result of the Governor's Proposed Budget released on January 8th, AUHSD is currently now facing a devastating $4 million dollar deficit, with approximately 45 certificated staff slated to be eliminated. These budget cuts would have a significant impact on Acalanes. The Governing Board has hired a survey consultant to determine the level of support for a additional parcel tax campaign for the May ballot.
Budget Meetings/Public Information Sessions - This is your chance to give your input on budget priorities for our school and District! Click here for more information, dates, times and locations.
Thursday, February 4th Superintendents' Forum, at 7:00pm, located in the small theater at Acalanes High School. Our Superintendents from throughout the AUHSD's attendance area will discuss the budget crisis, and its effect on our Districts, including our high school's AUHSD Superintendent John Stockton.
School Finance 101, a PTA presentation Monday, January 25th on how our schools are funded. Click here for more info. RSVP to Nancy Vandell.
Advocacy Day - Join parents, staff, school board members, and Superintendents on Wednesday, February 17th, to meet our Legislators in Sacramento , hear about and discuss California's education crisis. Click here to register. Click here for flyer.
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| Student Activities
International Week is coming up the week of March 15-19. We could really use your help with international decorations, ethnic food and clothing, and any information about performers we can use. Any help you can contribute will be appreciated and all borrowed items (decorations and clothing) will be safely and promptly returned. If you are interested in helping us out with International Week, please contact us at ahsdiversityboard@gmail.com.
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Art and Music
Congratulations are in order to the following students:
- Jun Takahashi for being accepted into the 2010 CMEA/CODA California All-State Orchestra AND the ASTA National Orchestra on the trumpet. They will be performing at the ASTA National Conference in Santa Clara on February 20th, and at the CMEA State Conference in Sacramento on Saturday, March 13th at the Sacramento Convention Center. Good job Jun!
- Rochelle Truong whose artwork was chosen for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society walker manual.
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Counseling Notes
Course Selection
Signing up for next year's classes will begin during the first week of the new semester. The counselors will make presentations to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. We will be returning to the classes two weeks later to answer any further questions and collect the studentsÕ course requests forms.
Due to the impending cuts in funding students will need to make careful choices in their course requests. Students may request seven courses however it is likely that they will be limited to six. It is also very important for students to give multiple alternates for each elective including academic elective courses as these classes will be impacted.
Click here for course descriptions. Course request forms may be downloaded from the counseling office blackboard site if your student misplaces his or her form. This year we are again distributing a Time Management Activity Form to help students recognize how much time they will spend on the different aspects of their lives. The Homework Estimator tells students the approximate amount and type of homework for each class.
During February and early March, counselors will meet individually with all of the juniors to review course choices for next year, graduation status, and post high school plans. Final decisions on course requests must be made by the end of March.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SOPHOMORES
On the mornings of February 2nd and 3rd we will be administering the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Passing both the Language Arts and Math sections of the CAHSEE is a requirement for high school graduation.
ALL SOPHOMORES ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE CAHSEE THIS FEBRUARY. THE TEST WILL START AT THE BEGINNING OF FIRST PERIOD EACH DAY. THE TEST WILL START AT 8:00 ON TUESDAY AND AT 8:35 ON WEDNESDAY.
Students will take the test in the small gym and should report there on time each day of the test.
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College and Career Center
The College and Career Center and the Counseling Department will host the Sophomore/Junior Parent Night on Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm in the PAC. Our presentation will focus on the college application process, testing requirements, and the admissions landscape followed by a question and answer period. We hope you will join us.
The District Financial Aid Night will be held on Wednesday, January 20st at 7pm in the Las Lomas Theater. Mary Murphy, Stanford financial aid officer, will present an overview of the FAFSA.
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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Class of 2013
Don't miss the Budget Information Sessions at Acalanes:
- Wednesday, January 20th - 7:00am, 12:00noon, 4:30pm, 7:00pm
- Thursday, January 21st - 7:00am, 4:30pm
Watch some basketball this Friday, January 22nd and next Wednesday the 27th! Buy pizza, baked goods, fruit and drinks. Proceeds go the freshman class.
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Class of 2012
For interested sophomore parents...Parent Night for College Planning Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 7pm in the PAC. Hosted by our Counseling Department.
Basketball concessions...Tuesday, Feb. 16th vs Miramonte. Shift work and donations needed. We will be requesting donations/help shortly.
Mark your calendars...This year's Wine Thieves Funfest - Saturday, Mar. 27th from 5-7pm. Committee will be forming soon. If you are interested in helping out at this super fun event. email one of us below.
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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
Here's a recap of upcoming year book due dates:
- Feb. 4th - Senior quotes, occupations, and baby photos deadlines (yellow form in Dons Days packet)
- Feb. 4th - Parents' messages due (blue form in Dons Days packet)
If you cannot find the "Attention Seniors" Dons Days packet, we have extras in room 208.
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Questions? Contact your Class of 2010 Liaisons:
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| LASF
Raffle Prizes for "Starry, Starry Night" Annual Event
We have some terrific raffle prizes this year so buy your tickets now! First prize is a ladies 14k tennis bracelet set with 60 round, brilliant cut diamonds. The bracelet is absolutely GORGEOUS! Second prize lets you relax for a night at the beautiful Lafayette Park Hotel, including breakfast in bed and two sumptuous robes to take home. And our third prize is a case of 2003 Ravenswood Merlot - ready to savor right away or better yet, to cellar for a few years.
Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. You can purchase raffle tickets with your RSVP for the event or call the LASF office at 299-1644. Sorry..we can't sell raffle tickets on our web site due to PayPal restrictions.
Lamorinda Community Night with the Golden State Warriors is February 27th
Buy discount tickets to watch the Golden State Warriors vs. the Detroit Pistons at 7:30pm on Saturday, February 27th. Download ticket order form from LASF web site www.lasf.org. A portion of each ticket sold goes directly to LASF and EFO.
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Acalanes Sports
Last week the girls soccer team defeated Dublin HS 2-0, and tied Dougherty Valley HS 1-1, while the boys soccer team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 1-0, tied Piedmont HS, then lost to Dublin HS 1-0. Friday night the basketball teams put on a great show in front of huge crowds, but both they boys and girls teams fell to Campolindo HS.
This week is slow due to finals. Friday, the basketball teams host Alhambra HS, with JV boys playing at 4:00, varsity boys at 5:30, and varsity girls at 7:00. The boys soccer team will host Pinole Valley HS, with JV at 10:00 and varsity at 12:00. The wrestling team competes in the Tri-Valley Cup Saturday at Dublin HS.
The spring season begins Monday, February 8th. Complete your athletic clearance now. Go to www.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/18563_4921855/72765/, complete the entire online process, and submit the necessary forms to Coach Takahashi. Students may submit the forms in room 207 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 to 7:50am, or Monday through Friday at brunch and lunch. The Acalanes Booster Sports Bash will be Saturday, May 15th. All are welcome. You do not need to be the parent of an Acalanes athlete to attend and participate. This year promises to be as much fun if not more than last year. Tickets are $65 per person. For tickets or more information call Mike Bloom at 284-7625, or Susana Maron at 962-9566.
Randy Takahashi
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From The School Nurse
Acalanes 2010 Blood Drive
Thursday, February 23rd
8:30am - 2:30pm
Small Gym
Parents needed to help with the Blood Drive. You can help in many ways:
- Help staff the event: please choose from the following shifts:
- 8:00am - 10:30am
- 10:15am - 12:45pm
- 12:30pm - 3:00pm
- Provide breakfast items for the Donor Breakfast in the morning and/or healthy snacks/baked goods/beverages for the canteen during the Blood Drive.
- Coordinate the Donor Breakfast
To sign up to DONATE BLOOD go to:
Dvora Citron
Acalanes School Nurse
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Community Events
Sweet Thursday at the Lafayette Library
On Thursday, January 28th at 7:30pm, The Friends of the Lafayette Library present Susan Wels, the author of the new biography of Amelia Earhart. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to fly solo across the Pacific. But Amelia Earhart was also a photographer, poet, hospital worker, fashion designer, social worker, and student of chemistry, physics, and medicine-before she vanished over the Pacific Ocean in July 1937. Join us for this special event and enjoy coffee and dessert in the Community Hall of the New Lafayette Library and Learning Center. For more information, visit http://www.lafayettelib.com. _______________________________________________________________________________
Lamorinda Teen Center Event: Request from Teens
Adult volunteers are needed for the LaMo Glo Dance sponsored by the Lamorinda Teen Center, Inc. on Saturday, January 30th at the Oakwood Athletic Club. Local teen leaders from all three Lamorinda high schools are putting on a neon dance to raise funds and awareness for the need for safe social events for teens. The long term goal is to have a physical Lamorinda Teen Center.
If you can come for a volunteer shift on January 30th, please contact Austin Controulis, 639-1484 or Sue Gibbons, 284-4625.
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Self-Care for Job Seekers Group
When: 3rd Thursday of each month, 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 974-8144
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Overuse Injuries in the Young Athlete and Diagnosis and Management of Sports Related Concussions in the Young Athlete
Wednesday, January 27th 7:30-9pm
Miramonte Theatre
Miramonte will have Dr. Cindy Chang, former head team physician for UC Berkeley's athletic teams, discuss two relevant topics with regard to youth sports in Lamorinda. While providing incredible opportunities to our children to excel in sports, how can we help prevent overuse injuries? And how can we minimize the dangers from head injuries in sports? Join us for an
informative talk and discussion.
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New Driver in the Family?
Acalanes Parents Club Parent Ed is sponsoring a spring class of Drive Smart, Stay Safe.
The California Highway Patrol will offer this free class Wednesday, March 3rd , 5:45-8:00pm in the school cafeteria. This program, developed by the CHP, is for parents and teens to attend together. It is designed to reduce the number of teenage injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions. You will learn about the dangers faced by young drivers, the driving restrictions placed on drivers under the age of 18, defensive driving, and strategies parents can use to reduce the chances of their child becoming involved in a collision.
Space is limited. To sign up for the class, please email LGSENDME@SBCGLOBAL.NET with "Drive Smart" written in subject line. Include parent and student names and grade. Please notify if canceling.
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Tour The Sausalito Bay Model
Teens! Join the crew of the S.S.S. (Sea Scout Ship) Sea Witch for a two-night cruise to tour the Bay Model in Sausalito. The Bay Model Visitor Center is an education center administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. There is a working three-dimensional hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and the Delta capable of simulating tides and currents. The Bay Model is the only one of its kind in the world and is over 1.5 acres in size. It provides a unique opportunity to view the complete bay-delta system at a glance. The Sea Witch ship will depart the Martinez marina on Friday, January 22nd at 6pm, we'll tour the Bay Model & Sausalito Saturday, January 23rd, and return to the Martinez marina at approximately 1pm on Sunday, January 24th. Cost is $30 (includes cruise, meals and Bay Model tour). Sea Scouts is a non-profit youth maritime organization. No experience is required. Teens learn how to operate & maintain large ships as well as sailboats, kayaks, and canoes. They also learn navigation, knots, compass, radio communications, weather, first aid, water safety and leadership skills. The Sea Witch crew meets year round Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Sea Scout building, 225 N. Court St. Waterfront Park, Martinez and Saturdays 9-3pm on the ship at the Martinez marina. Only $15/yr to join. Questions? Contact Communications Officer Mr. Rolf Lindenhayn at lindenhayn@sbcglobal.net or call 917-0573.
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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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