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05/18/2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/well/family/coronavirus-two-graduations-graduate-together.html?referringSource=articleShare

Families who are missing the pomp and circumstance for both high school and college are finding new ways to mark their milestones and fend off double disappointment.

04/12/2020

Friday, April 17 from 10-11am Dons Dialogue Webinar Join Principal Bell virtually for an update on Distance Learning and Student Activities, as well as time dedicated to your Q&A. Watch your email for details on how to participate.

04/08/2020

Community Can't Be Canceled!!
We know yesterday’s news that long distance learning will continue through the rest of the school year was a disappointment to many Dons, especially for seniors and their families. We can still celebrate Dons' spirit and our greater community while adhering to the county’s Shelter in Place guidelines.

Starting this Thursday, April 9, we encourage all Dons to Paint the Town Blue! using items you may already have at home. The ideas are endless!

Creativity is the key to this campaign. Ideas include:
Use blue painter’s tape to put a large A on garage door or mailbox; Place homemade signs in windows in your home or on your mailbox; Display decorated paper plates with messages like ; Wrap blue paper chains around a tree in your yard; Decorate your driveway or sidewalk with messages in chalk; Wear your favorite Dons BLUE gear to get in the spirit;Send pics of your decorations to be featured on

Our Let’s Paint This Town Blue! effort is more important than ever and we hope it can help lift all our spirits during this time.

For info, check out the APC website & follow on Instagram.

02/26/2020

Fostering Resilience with Dr. Dan Peters 6:30-8pm, Acalanes Library

Dr. Dan Peters, Ph.D, Psychologist, Author and Executive Director of Summit Center, will share his wisdom at a presentation you don’t want to miss! Dr. Dan has devoted his career to the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families in overcoming worry and fear, and learning differences.

Dr Dan is an expert in working with children, adolescents, and families and understands the complex pressures facing young people

02/11/2020

Parent Ed Speaker Series Event: Let’s Go to the Movies!
An Oscar After-Party Tomorrow night!
February 11 7-8:30pm, AHS Small Theater

Join us for an engaging conversation with NYU professor Harry Chotiner as he takes us on a deep dive into 2019 films such as Irishman, Marriage Story, Little Women, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Parasite. Mr. Chotiner will also touch on how the Academy works, the winners and losers, diversity, movie theatre attendance
in the U.S. and more!

This event is open to all AHSUD parents and students.

NYU Professor Harry Chotiner provides a behind the scenes look at the films and the Awards Season

02/04/2020

Let's Go the Movies with NYU Professor Harry Chotiner! Tuesday, Feb 11 from 7-8:30pm in the AHS PAC. Students and parents both welcome! This will be an enthralling conversation about 2019 Oscar-nominated films such as Irishman, Marriage Story, Little Women, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Parasite. Mr. Chotiner will also touch on how the Academy works, the winners and losers, diversity, movie theatre attendance in the U.S. and more! Don't miss this incredible event! Get your tickets before they're all gone!

NYU Professor Harry Chotiner provides a behind the scenes look at the films and the Awards Season

02/01/2020

Thank you to Marlene Peacock and Kim Siegel for hosting an amazing APC parent reception at AHS Open House! So grateful for you!

01/23/2020

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, Feb 11 from 7-8:30pm in the AHS Small Theatre: Let’s Go to the Movies! Join APC Parent Ed for an enthralling conversation with NYU professor Harry Chotiner as he takes us on a deep dive into 2019 Oscar-nominated films such as Irishman, Marriage Story, Little Women, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Parasite. Mr. Chotiner will also touch on how the Academy works, the winners and losers, diversity, movie theatre attendance in the U.S. and more! Don't miss this incredible event!

NYU Professor Harry Chotiner provides a behind the scenes look at the films and the Awards Season

01/17/2020

Dons Dialogue: Tomorrow 1/17 8:45-10am Collaboration Center! Topics will include: 2020-2021 Course Selection Process (including new classes to be offered); Department Updates from English, Social Science and World Language
Results from the English Language Arts Smarter Balance Assessment; Overview of new Acalanes Testing Center
Coffee & treats will be provided. Parking will be set aside in the small lot by the Main Gym. See you there!

12/06/2019

APC Staff Appreciation Day
Thank you for all you do every day.

11/14/2019

AMAZING and FREE Parent Ed event at AHS

Mon, November 18, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST
Register today to hear Lamorinda native and San Francisco 49ers Football Press Box Announcer Matt Crevin deliver a compelling and thought provoking presentation to our parent community about working with today's youth in developing and supporting the life skill of having face-to-face conversations, through his company Talk Shop.

Is there a more important skill than being able to sustain confident, clear and coherent face-to-face conversations, regardless of the topic or who you are talking with? What a gift for our teenagers, who are very good with social media platforms, but the art of face to face conversation needs a little attention.

Conversation Skills for Teens