Monday, January 29, 2024

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UPCOMING EVENT DATES

February 1, Open House

February 6, CPC Board Meeting

February 16 & 19, Presidents Day, No School

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We need a few volunteers to help us show the amazing Campo teachers and staff our love and thanks with coffee delivery this Friday, February 2!! We will have a coffee cart on campus and need help delivering the drinks directly to the teachers' classrooms. Sign up here for an hour shift of bringing coffee and smiles to our amazing Campo crew!


NEW: BSU DANCE Miramonte's BSU and Leadership will be hosting a district-wide Mardi Gras dance for all students on February 23 from 7-9pm! Along with dancing and an awesome DJ, there will be food, 360 open-air video booth, a place to hang out with friends, and an airbrush tattoo artist! Tickets will be $10 and can be found on your school's website/GoFan. We are excited to see your students there! Learn more and purchase tickets here.


CAMPOLINDO OPEN HOUSE Please join us on Thursday, February 1, to learn more about Campolindo. We will begin the evening at 5:30pm with a social and food trucks followed by a general welcome at 6pm. Several sessions will be offered for parents and students to learn about transitioning from middle school to high school, what the course registration process looks like, and what services we offer--from wellness to career and college planning. Feel free to drop by and meet our teachers, learn about class offerings, and get your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you here.


CSF APPLICATIONS The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) application will be completed online this semester and the submission window will run from January 22-February 16. CSF is a statewide organization that honors outstanding high school students for their academic achievements based upon each semester's grades. Complete information about CSF, including the online application form that must be completed to qualify for membership, can be found here. Questions? Contact Duane Magno in the Counseling Office.


HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION The Lamorinda Arts Council is pleased to share that registration for our 21st Annual High School Visual Arts Competition is now open! The High School Visual Arts Competition (VAC) showcases and acknowledges art in four categories: 2D, 3D, Photography, and Digital Art. All work is by high school students who live in or attend school in Orinda, Lafayette, or Moraga, including all schools in the Acalanes Union High School District. The competition includes an in-person art exhibit in the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, an online public exhibit of entries on the Lamorinda Arts Council website, cash awards, merit citations, and an Artist & Award reception for friends and family. For more information, important dates, and to register, click here.


DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CULTIVATE THINKING The Campolindo Club, Cultivate Thinking, creates and teaches equity lessons to local 5th grade classes in Moraga. To continue teaching about important topics such as microaggressions or ableism, they are seeking drivers to transport student presenters to and from their lessons this spring. If you are interested in supporting them, please sign up for a specific date via this SignUpGenius and they will reach out to you as soon as possible! Drivers must be at least 23 and have an insured vehicle. If you have any questions about driving, please contact the Cultivate Thinking Student Board (campocultivatethinking@gmail.com).


CONTRA COSTA SHARK TANK YOUTH COMPETITION Campolindo Entrepreneurship Club has selected the 10 finalists for the first Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition. Campo senior Beatrice Roberge is one of the finalists! Come cheer on the finalists and see who wins the top $1,000 prize on February 6 at the Lafayette library 7-9pm. For more information and tickets visit www.contracostasharktank.org.


REMINDER: CAMPO SERVICE AWARDS Our students have been hard at work this year serving our community in a variety of ways. Your student may be eligible for the Campo Service Award (30 hours of service) or the President's Volunteer Service Award (50 hours for students under 16, and 100 hours for 16 and older). Applications are due by April 19. Visit Campo Parents Club - Volunteer Service Awards for more information. Questions? Email campovolunteering@gmail.com.


UPDATE: ROARING ‘20s JAZZ DINNER DANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW Step into the glitz and glamour of the Roaring ‘20s and join the Music Boosters for an evening filled with live music from the talented Campo Jazz Band on March 2. Get ready to dance the night away and dress to impress in your finest 1920s attire, or whatever makes you comfortable! You can brush up on your moves with an optional dance lesson, indulge in appetizers and a delicious buffet dinner and dessert, sip on refreshing drinks, and dive into the excitement of our raffle and silent auction. Funds raised will aid in purchasing sheet music, cover coaching fees, instrument repairs, and make musical trips and tours a reality for students. Tickets are $95 and VIP/table options are available. Purchase your tickets here.


LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS Here are some of the latest happenings on campus.

  • NEW: INTERESTED IN JOINING LEADERSHIP? There will be an informational meeting on Friday, February 2, during academy in the library. Come hear about open positions and how you can join the class.
  • MINI CLUB DAY On February 7 at lunch. If you’re interested in making a new club come to E9 for paperwork; existing clubs that would like to be showcased must fill out the google form in the weekly roundup.


WE NEED YOU! GET INVOLVED WITH CAMPO PARENTS CLUB! Are you interested in becoming more involved and connected to the Campo community? Volunteering for the CPC is not only rewarding, but also makes a difference in the experience for all of our Campo students and parents. We are actively looking for parents who are interested in joining our board for 2024-2025. We have a variety of jobs, big and small with varying time commitments, on both our Executive Board and Committees. Please fill out this interest form to learn more. We need your help to keep things running! Questions, please contact Parliamentarian, Lisa Brown

Open positions include:

  • VP Communications--manages the weekly newsletter and CPC website using our current templates; a great behind the scenes job on your own time.
  • Emergency Preparedness/Campus Beautification--coordinate with administration to keep our campus safe and beautiful for all.
  • And more.


CAMPOLINDO TOURS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS Tours will be offered to prospective students and their families on February 7, March 6, and April 3. The tours will visit a variety of classrooms and featured locations on campus, followed by a Q&A at the end. Tours meet in “A Hall West” outside the Attendance Office at 3:30pm. Please email Mrs. Sliwinski to reserve a spot for a tour. 

ATHLETICS NEWS

NEW: DAL AND NCS PLAYOFF TICKETS -- GoFAN.co For all DAL and NCS Playoff Games, spectators will need a ticket purchased through GoFan.co. ASB Cards and Booster Cards are not valid to any DAL Championships and NCS Championship Playoff Games. Cash tickets will not be sold at the gate. Please purchase the ticket in advance. 


UPDATE: LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE CAMPO ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CRAB FEED TICKETS Ticket sales for the Campo Athletic Boosters second annual Crab Feed Celebration, to be held Friday, February 9 from 6-11pm at the Serbian Orthodox Church in Moraga, will end this Saturday, February 3. Come celebrate Campo athletics with good food, good friends, music, and dancing by purchasing your tickets at Crab Feed Webstore. Tickets are $98 each. Hope to see you there!


BOYS LACROSSE Player tryouts and practices start next Monday, February 5. Looking for more information about the season? Head to the Boys Lacrosse Webpage. Go Cougars!


SPRING SPORTS Start on February 5. Please contact the head coach of the sport your student athlete is interested in participating in for specific information or to be added to any contact lists.


Softball: Saul Tallarico

Baseball: Julian Fiammengo

Track and Field: Chuck Woolridge

Swim: John Studebaker

Dive: AUHSD Coach -- Karl Yett

G. Lacrosse: Stephen Linaweaver

B. Lacrosse: Colin Knightly

B. Volleyball: Dave Chen

B. Tennis: Jimmy Scott

B. Golf: Gary O'Neil

G. Beach Volleyball: John Vuong


Athletes need to be cleared on Sportsnet in order to try out or to start practicing. To register for Campo Athletics click here. Winter Sport athletes that wish to try out for a Spring sport need to contact the head coach of the Spring sport to communicate their interest in trying out. Regarding the overlap of Winter and Spring sports seasons; athletes need to finish their current season of sport and then they will be allowed to try out AFTER their current season finishes. For team specific information including tryout dates and practice times please go to campoathletics.com.


CAMPO SWIM TEAM IMPORTANT DATES Please visit camposwim.com for additional updates. Questions? Email Jean-Ann Balassi.

  • Tuesday, January 30, 3:35-5:00pm: Apparel/Suit Fit Day #1
  • Wednesday, January 31, 3:35-5:00pm: Apparel/Suit Fit Day #2
  • Friday, February 2: DEADLINE for Registration and Team Suit Orders
  • Monday, February 5: Practice begins for the 2024 season
  • What you can do now: Complete Athletic Clearance


B. GOLF Tryouts will begin on Monday, February 5, at Moraga Country Club's large putting green at 3:30pm. Depending on the weather, tryouts may take up to 2 weeks to complete. We practice Monday through Thursday. We do ask that prospective candidates sign up for the team via the Sportsnet registration link on the Campolindo website. If your student athlete is involved in a winter sport please email Coach O'Neill or text 925-998-7666. Winter sports athletes will be able to try out when their season concludes; we would like to know in advance who will be trying out. For more information regarding our program please log on to our golf page on the Campolindo Athletics website. 


UPDATE: BOYS VARSITY TENNIS IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP

  • February 5-7: Tryouts begin 10 minutes after dismissal until 6pm
  • February 9: Training begins 
  • February 10: Team practice 
  • February 12: Mandatory parent info meeting and coach presentation (6pm, location TBA)

Interested players who intend to try out for varsity can find more information on the website or can contact team captain, Viggo Wirstrom (201) 639-1068 to be notified of open court play. 


SOFTBALL Tryouts start Monday, February 5, 3:30pm at the softball field. 

Please come in softball attire; if you do not have softball attire, please come in athletic wear. If you own any softball gear please bring it with you! We can help accommodate those who do not have gear. Any questions please email camposoftball@gmail.com. 


BOYS VOLLEYBALL Boys Volleyball open gyms have begun and are open to all students--no experience necessary! Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7pm, Saturdays 12-2pm in the small gym. Open gyms will continue all through the winter until the season starts in February. Please complete the Campo Boys Volleyball interest form. Visit the Campo Athletics Website for more information and current schedule here or reach out to Coach Dave with questions.

 

Please visit our Campo Athletics Website for all the latest information.

The Campo Athletic Boosters are excited to support the Campolindo Athletics program and all of its student athletes. Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

Refer to the Upcoming Events section of the website for upcoming Academies, College Visits, and Events.


UPDATE: CONSTRUCTION TRADES CAREER TALK Due to lack of interest, this talk, scheduled for Academy on February 9, has been canceled. Any student interested in knowing more about the high-demand careers in the construction trades should schedule an appointment with an advisor in the College & Career Center. We may even be able to put you in contact directly with a tradesperson to get the boots-on-the-ground information you were hoping to gain from the talk.


NEW: CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS CAREER TALK What is Corporate Communications? Come listen to Chief Communications Officer, Terra Carmichael of StockX at lunch on Friday, February 23. She’ll talk about her career journey, what to study in college, and about her special interests in communications strategy, employee communications, executive branding/communications, issues/crisis management, and creative execution. Register here.


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING DVC DVC has so much to offer: courses, certificates, degrees, transfer pathways to a 4-year university, and more. All grades are welcome to join this Academy in the College & Career Center, E13 on Friday, February 23Register in Teachmore under Batcheller.


DVC CAREER ACADEMIES These academies are short-term (1-2 week) college courses designed to allow high school students to explore various careers fields while earning college credit through hands-on activities and field trips. 2024 classes include Animation, Business, Culinary/Hospitality, Cybersecurity, Engineering/Manufacturing/Construction, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, Health Careers, and Robotics. Enrollment is now open by clicking here.


MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR

Click here for all the latest information from the College & Career Center.

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

NEW: WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Wellness Wednesdays are starting up again this week! Tell your kiddos to join us at lunchtime for fun activities.

January 31: Positive Affirmations

February 7: Lunar/Chinese New Year Activity

February 14: Valentines/Palentines Day Activity

February 21: Therapy Dogs

February 28: Slime 


Stay tuned for more details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities by visiting our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness

CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

NEW: BOOK DISCUSSION Las Lomas HS DEI would like to host a two-part discussion of the graphic novel They Call Us Enemy by George Takei. There is a webinar that George Takei will participate in on February 13 at 9-10am hosted by Facing History & OurselvesYou must register to attend the call. LLHS DEIB Zoom Book Discussions via Zoom - parents, teachers and students welcome on February 22 and March 21 6-7pm (proposed dates). More details to come around discussions. 


Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on Facebook and Instagram.

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

AUCTION GALA Get ready to raise your paddle to support our local public schools! The MEF Auction Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and this year it will be held on March 23 at the Crow Canyon Country Club. We hope you join us! Tickets go on sale on January 22 for $275 each. A limited number of VIP tables of 10 will be available for $3,500. Learn more at mefauction.com.


ONLINE AUCTION The Online Auction will be open to everyone from March 16 at 9am until March 24 at 9am. Be on the lookout for more information!


MEF raises funds every year for grants to Campolindo High School. Donate and learn more at our website moragaeducation.org. Contact us at MEF@moraga.k12.ca.us

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

Senior College/Career Checklist

For additional Class of 2024 information, visit our webpage here.

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: SAVE THE DATE Junior Prom will be held on April 20. Stay tuned for a SignUpGeniius with volunteer jobs.


Junior College/Career Checklist

For additional Class of 2025 information, visit our webpage here.

SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS

Sophomore College/Career Planning

Follow us on Instagram @campoclassof26

For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage here. 

FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS

LIMITED EDITION CLASS OF 2027 HATS Let's show some class spirit by rocking these Class of 2027 limited edition hats! Grab yours now and show your school spirit in style! Hats are $35, with all proceeds going to the class fund. 

Keep Campo Rad Trucker Hat

Campolindo Cougar Trucker Hat


Freshman College/Career Planning

Follow us on Instagram @CampolindoClass2027, and on Facebook.

For additional Class of 2027 information, visit our webpage here.  

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