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NEW: VISION MENTORSHIP & OUTREACH PROGRAM VISION is an all-expense paid mentorship and outreach program for high school students (Grades 9-12), sponsored by the Vietnamese Student Association at UC Berkeley. The program takes place April 4-April 7 at UC Berkeley. The goal for VISION is to empower mentees to become culturally educated leaders who will initiate change within their communities with the intention of bettering the future. Participants will be chosen based on the quality of essays, leadership potential, and enthusiasm for learning. Applicants from ALL backgrounds and ethnicities are encouraged to apply; the application is open to all grade levels in high school, regardless of GPA. Online application is due on February 25 at 11:59pm. Click here for more info about VISION. Click here to apply.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR SENIORS Seniors should please pick up Scholarship information in the College/Career Center. Information is available for Moraga Rotary, Elena Dochterman Scholarship, and Merlone Scholarship.

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 23. Register in Teachmore under Batcheller.

ROTARY CAMP VENTURE 2024 Applications due March 1. Open to students who have completed their Junior year. Rotary District 5160 is accepting applications for their Business Camp for Leaders & Entrepreneurs held June 19-23, at Saint Mary’s College, Moraga. Participants will develop winning strategies to succeed in business and hone their team and leadership skills. Find application information here.  

MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR

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NEW: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Sign up to volunteer for the BSU and Leadership hosted AUHSD Dance at Miramonte on Friday, February 23. This dance "A Night in New Orleans" has a Mardi Gras theme and is open to all students in the AUHSD. It is a major fundraiser for the Black Student Union and a great opportunity for all of us to celebrate Black Excellence Month. Tickets purchased from your student's school will provide funds for the BSU at your school. Volunteer your time to chaperone, setup, takedown or bring food here. Thank you very much in advance for supporting this event!!

NEW: JOIN US FOR A POWERFUL EVENING ABOUT OVERCOMING CHALLENGES In the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert Paylor broke his neck and his life changed in an instant when he became paralyzed. Everyone is paralyzed by something, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. His message stirs others to cultivate purpose in their lives, fully access their inner resilience, develop a reflexive sense of gratitude, and maintain positivity through even the most daunting challenges. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at 7pm, at the Acalanes Performing Arts Center. Please register here.

NEW: HELP FUND THE LARAMIE PROJECT Please join Campo DEIB in raising $3,000 for the Spring 2024 student production of The Laramie Project. This compelling play helps to generate important community and student dialogue around issues of respect, equality, and acceptance. This production is taking place due to the inspired and determined efforts of dozens of talented student leaders. Let's show them our support! Your tax deductible donation will help with production rights, theater technician, costumes and materials for stage sets. Mail or drop off a check at the main office made out to “Campolindo High” with “Laramie Project” in memo. The link for web donations will be in next week’s newsletter!

BLACK EXCELLENCE MONTH STUDENT EVENTS Many activities will be held on campus in celebration of BEM.

• WII SPORT TOURNAMENT On Mondays during lunch, head over to BSU's meeting for a fun Wii tournament. Last day of play will be on February 26.
• BLACK OWNED BUSINESS FAIR In the Quad on February 21. Come have some tasty treats from locally owned Black businesses.
• A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT WIDE DANCE Come celebrate Mardi Gras! Ever wish you could go to a dance with your friends from across the district? Well, you can! On Friday, February 23 at Miramonte, BSUs from across the district are putting on a dance for EVERYONE! Tickets are $10 and you can buy them on GoFan.
• BLACK PANTHER MOVIE FEST On February 28, come on over to B10 in Academy to watch Black Panther. If you haven't seen it, it is a must! The costuming is amazing! If you have seen it, come and watch it with others!

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. LLHS DEIB Zoom Book Club Discussions via Zoom - parents, teachers and students welcome on February 29, 6-7pm (Part 1) and March 28, 6-7pm (Part 2). Register here.

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SCHOOL FUNDING The governor just came out with his proposed budget for next year, and the state is facing a $38 billion shortfall. This will affect our school funding. Check out MEF's latest series of articles on school funding: The State Budget, Local School Budgets, and What Can You Do?

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 are on sale now for $275 each. A limited number of VIP tables of 10 will be available for $3,500. Learn more and get tickets 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.