President's Message
A very large thank you to the parents who volunteered to
help with the Staff Appreciation lunch last week! This was a well
deserved gift to our hard working Staff and Teachers. We support you
and thank you for all that you do!! Thank you parents for stepping up
to make this a special event! Advocacy Day was a terrific
success. Representation from the Lamorinda area was impressive. We
filled 2 buses! Please read the Legislative Team Update and check out the news
story link. If you have a new driver in the family, you won't
want to miss signing up for the Smart Start class presented by the CHP.
See below for details Save the date for our next Friday Forum - March 5th at 8:30 am. Go Dons! Astrida Lalor
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Student Activities
There is an International Night meeting at lunch today in room 314. It
is a great opportunity to donate culturally diverse costumes,
decorations and tasty recipes. Also, on Thursday is the Acalanes Blood
Drive. The drive will be going on all day and everyone is encouraged to
get involved! Sign-up online or at school. Get involved in the
community and sign-up for student officer sponsored trips throughout
the month of March. Trips include the Bay Area Rescue Mission, Special
Olympics and Birthright, go to room 314 for more information.
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Music and Arts
The Acalanes High School Music Department is proud to present the 2010 Musical: Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Performances will take place March 3, 4, 5, and 6, 2010 at 7:30pm in the PAC. All seats are General Admission and there will be no saving of seats this year. or at lunch in the front quad on 2/26, and March 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for Seniors 60 and older and Students
Don't wait and miss out on this classic tale of transformation and living Happily Ever After.
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Counseling Notes
Once again this year, the CSU system is encouraging high
school juniors who are considering attending a CSU school to take the Early
Assessment Program (EAP). The EAP consists of an essay that will be
administered on March 10th and an additional 15 multiple choice
questions to be answered at the end of the English and Math STAR tests in
April. (Note: if your student opts to take the essay portion, they will need to
take the additional multiple choice questions as well during STAR testing.)
A letter will be sent home with your student with
information about the test. If your student is considering attending a college
in the California State University system, they are encouraged to sign up to
take the essay portion of the test, which is on March 10th from 7:30
- 8:30 A.M. in the cafeteria (note that this is a late start morning, so
students will not miss class). Taking the test now is free. Should your student
not take the test now but decide to attend a CSU college, they will need to pay
for the test. If your Student is interested, please remind them to sign up
on the clipboard in the Counseling office. Deadline is March 4th.
If you have questions, please contact Terri Humann, Acalanes
Testing Technician.
Here is a link for the AP Registration information. http://acalanes.acalanes.k12.ca.us/bbcswebdav/courses/ahs_counseling/AP%20Information.pdf_______________________________________________________________________________
Summer School: Summer School registration information
is available on the district website http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/summerschool/.
Summer school registration will begin on February 16th. The Summer School Program will be
offered on 2 campuses this year:
- Acalanes High School will host students
needing to improve F grades. (Session I: June 21 - July 9; Session
II: July 12 - July 29).
- Center for Independent
Study will
host students wishing to improve D grades. (Sessions I
& II: June 21 - July 9).
Course Selection: Signing up for next year's classes has begun! The counselors have made presentations to
freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. In two weeks we will return to the classrooms to answer
further questions and collect the students' course requests forms.
Due to the impending cuts in funding
students will need to make careful choices in their course requests. Students may request 7 courses however
it is very likely that they will be limited to 6. It is also very important for students to give multiple
alternates for each elective including academic elective courses as these
classes will be impacted.
Course descriptions are in the catalog available
on the district website http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/curriculum/distcoursecat/DistCourseCat.pdf
. 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 distributed 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. If you would like to download these two
forms they are also available on the Counseling Office Blackboard site and on
the Parents Club site.
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.
Transcripts: Most private colleges 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.
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College and Career Center
Seniors interested in being a fifth
grade camp counselor the week of April 12-16 or April 19-23 can get
applications in the C&CC.
Interviews are Wed. at lunch in the C&CC with a workshop after
school that day. Return applications to Mrs. Karr prior to the interview.
Juniors who plan
to apply to four year colleges should register for the SAT or ACT at the
websites below.
Joan Karr
College and Career Advisor
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Fundraising and eScrip
eScrip Online Shopping
By signing into the eScrip website you can discover hundreds of
stores that give back. Nordstroms. eBay, Barnes & Nobles.com,
Nutrisystems give a chunk of your purchase back to Acalanes. The Apple
Store, Dell Computers, saks.com and office depot also generously give a
percentage back to our school. Remember, just go to www.escrip.com, sign in and shop, shop, shop! Every bit adds up. You will be getting great deals and giving to our school.
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Class of 2012
Back by Popular Demand . . . .
Join the fun and gear up for Spring with the
Acalanes Class of 2012 Parent Funfest
Fundraiser!
The parents of the Acalanes Sophomore class are again hosting an
early evening parent social that will appeal to the wine and food lovers in all
of us. (And we guarantee it won't be as hot as last year!)
Make an evening of it or come with a group of friends before
heading out for the evening.
Saturday, March 27, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at
Wine
Thieves 3401 Mt. Diablo
Blvd, Lafayette
All wines will be available for purchase with a portion of the
proceeds coming directly back to our Class of 2012. Wine Thieves has really
done a nice job here to help us raise money for our students.
Tickets on sale now:
$30.00 per ticket
Purchase online the Web Store: http://acalaneshs.revtrak.net/tek9.asp
(click on the FunFest tix link on the left)
Or send checks made payable to Acalanes Class of 2012 to:
Richard Whitmore 1119
Glen Rd., Lafayette, CA 94549
(please also include your email for
confirmation)
Want to Volunteer?
email: richard.whitmore@gmail.com
for more information
All Proceeds to Benefit the Acalanes Class of 2012
Everyone Welcome
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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
SENIOR PARENTS:
HOW ARE YOU HELPING WITH GRAD NIGHT?
Let's all work together to put on a safe and fun Grad Night for our seniors. ALL senior parents should plan to help out with Grad Night. We have lots of exciting and entertaining positions still available, including: --Help with photography team --Coordinate the memory slide show -- a real highlight of the night! --Lead outdoor games --Provide food and beverage service (no cooking required!) We have many shifts throughout the night, so volunteer early, because the 8:30pm time slots are filling up! Visit the Grad Night website at http://acalanesgrad10.weebly.com/volunteers.html to see a list of available positions, or contact Ardice Hartry-Covey at ardicehartry@yahoo.com or 925.962-9739 to volunteer now! Help make our Seniors' Grad Night Great!______________________________________________________________________________ Please make sure you have the following i mportant dates marked on your calendars: Senior Ball -- Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 7:00 -11:30 p.m. at the Bentley Reserve in San Francisco. Time of Reflection -- Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church Graduation -- Friday, June 11, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at Acalanes Grad Night -- immediately following Graduation until early a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010 Planning is underway for all of these events and more details/information will be forthcoming. If
you'd like to get involved and help out with Grad Night, there will be
an all parent meeting in April (date to be announced), and work parties
will take place on Saturdays beginning on the second Saturday of April,
2010. Construction week will take place from June 4-10, 2010. If you have questions or want more information, contact one of the Class of 2010 Parent Liaisons. ______________________________________________________________________________ Questions? Contact your Class of 2010 Liaisons:
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LASF
What Can LASF Do Next Year? The Answer Depends on You!
As state funding shrinks, our schools become more reliant on
the fundraising and volunteer efforts of parent organizations and our education
foundation, LASF. Our success depends on you...your donations, of
course, but also your volunteer efforts. We are recruiting volunteers at
every school site for next year and we would love to have your help.
Would you be interested in being
a Donation Day representative or Phonathon caller? Do you have graphic
design, photography or writing skills that you can offer? We have all
sorts of volunteer jobs of varying size and requiring various skills. To
learn more, please contact our your LASF High School Representative
Chris McCann at cmccann@ci.danville.ca.us or LASF
Recruitment Chair, Mary Bakos mlbakos@yahoo.com
Are there any open spots on your social calendar?
If so, we have a suggestion ....sign up parties! Don't miss the raucous fun of the
"Masquerade Madness" Halloween Party sponsored by several Acalanes
parents and featuring the rock band OPM (Other People's Money). How
about a night relaxing with "Moms, Mai Tais and Movies" or a
"May Fashion Lunch"? For kids there are swim parties, rocket
launches and a brass musicians' clinic. Sign up and buy tickets at
our website www.lasf.org Spaces are
limited so sign up with your friends now!
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Acalanes Sports
Last week, the soccer teams flourished in the NCS
playoffs. The boys defeated Concord HS 1-0 in the first round, and
Piedmont HS 2-0 in the quarterfinals. The girls defeated El Cerrito HS
2-0 in the first round, and pulled off a thrilling 2-1 overtime win over Berean
Christian HS in the quarterfinals. The boys basketball team finished the
last week of the regular season with a victory over Dougherty Valley HS and a
loss to Miramonte HS. The girls dropped both games to Miramonte HS and
Dougherty Valley HS. The boys golf team continues to impress with early
victories over College Prep HS and Pittsburg HS.
Even
more playoff action this week. The girls soccer team will host Alhambra
HS in the NCS semifinals on Wednesday at 7:00. The boys will play at
Bishop O'Dowd HS Wednesday at 7:00. The boys basketball team
received the #5 seed and the girls the #10 seed going into the NCS playoffs.
The softball team begins competition with a scrimmage at California HS Tuesday
at 4:00 before playing in the Concord
tournament Friday and Saturday. The girls lacrosse team will play at
Carondelet HS, with jv at 5:30 and varsity at 7:00. The boys golf team is
busy with a match against Northgate HS at Boundary Oak CC Monday at 3:15, Pittsburg
HS at Delta View GC Tuesday at 3:30, and a scrimmage against San Ramon Valley
HS at Crow Canyon GC Wednesday at 3:00. The track & field team will
compete in the Joe Stocking Super Seven Invitational at Ygnacio Valley HS on
Saturday. If
you still need to complete your athletic clearance go to www.logiforms.com/formdat/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
Tomorrow is the Acalanes
Blood Drive!
Thursday, February 25th, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm in the
Small Gym
All Donors: Come
to Donor Breakfast in Cafeteria before school starts to get breakfast and your
Appointment Card.
All students need Minor
Donor Permit signed by parent guardian.
Don't forget your
photo ID!!!
Parents: you can still
volunteer to help/bring food for Donor Breakfast and Blood Drive Canteen!
Thanks to everyone for
all their support -
Dvora Citron, Acalanes School Nurse
To sign up to DONATE BLOOD go to:
Dvora Citron
Acalanes School Nurse
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Parent Education
NEXT WEEK, LAST CHANCE TO
ENROLL!!!!
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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Challenge Success
How important is getting the right amount of sleep to your teen?
We've included a link to a recent article written about the
effects of too little sleep on our teens. It might be useful
information to share with your students - even just a little more sleep
might make a huge difference!
Challenge Success Parent Coffee - Monday, 3/15
How's the stress level
in your home these days? Come and share your concerns, observations
and ideas at a parent coffee on Monday 3/15 from 8:30-10:30am at 3950
N. Peardale Drive. You do not have to come for the whole time -
drop-ins are always welcome. We only need an rsvp to determine the
right amount of coffee. To RSVP or for info contact either Denise
Murphy, ddmurphy@sbcglobal.net or Susan Schoenrock, ssarock@comcast.net. Hope to see you
there:-)
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Community Events
Sweet Thursday at the Lafayette Library
The Friends of the Lafayette
Library "Sweet Thursday" series welcomes Christine Carter, author of
RAISING HAPPINESS: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents.
Carter, the Executive Director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center,
draws on psychology, sociology and neuroscience, as well as her own experiences
as a parent, to show that happiness (as in confident, kind, mindful and
creative) is a learned behavior and that it's never too late to help our kids,
not to mention ourselves, be happy. Thursday March 11 at 7:30 pm in the
Community Hall at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. For more
information, http://www.lafayettelib.com.___________________________________________________________________
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Earnest is coming! Thursday, February 25, marks the first preview of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest at
Town Hall Theatre Company. Director Susannah Martin has taken this
brilliant Victorian comedy and spiced it up with a splash of 1920's
charm and flare. The Importance of Being Earnest runs February 25 to
March 27. Teen Actors Guild shadow cast will perform on March 14 and
March 21 at 7pm. For tickets, contact the Town Hall Theatre Box Office
at 925.283.1557 or purchase online at www.townhalltheatre.com
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EVENTS at the Lafayette Library
THE PHILOSOPHY OF WINE
Thursday, February 25th 6-8 PM
Explore
the different varietals, study the impact of environmental conditions,
learn proper storage, tasting and pouring techniques and become a
confident collector. *Art and Science Discovery Center at LLLC. *LLLC=Lafayette Library and Learning Center DEPRESSION: TALES OF COURAGE & INNOVATION Thurs. Mar. 4th 7-9 PM GSLC Partner: JFK University
Enjoy historian Marjorie Schwarzer's illuminating talk about what museums did during the Great Depression to uplift & inspire communities & what we can learn from them in today's recession. Community Hall at LLLC Teens, Adults No fee
EARTHQUAKES: BUILD IT, SHAKE IT...BREAK IT...?
When:
Tues. Mar. 9 Session 1: 3:15-4 PM
and Session 2: 4:15-5 PM
GSLC Partner: Chabot Space & Science Center
Learn
about different types of seismic waves & what it takes for structures to
remain standing, then "be the quake"
& see what happens!
Where: Arts
& Science Discovery Center at LLLC
Session
I: Grades 4 & 5, Session 2: Grade 6 and COST: No fee
consortium@lafayettelib.com
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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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