NEW: BIAS INCIDENT REPORTING TEAM UPDATE In the fall "CHS Pulse Survey," only 74% of CHS students agreed with the following statement: "I feel like I belong in my school." The CHS Bias Incident Reporting Team plays a key role in helping us build a campus culture that reflects inclusion and belonging. An overview of BIRT and the January BIRT report are on the CHS website:
UPDATE: CAMPOLINDO LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS Remind your student of these upcoming activities. Key Club is having a toiletries drive through February 28, which will benefit the Contra Costa County Homeless Shelter. Leadership is running an art show--if your student is interested, have them submit their art work here. Campo Track & Field is still accepting new athletes, visit campotrack.com for more details. Volunteer opportunity for students helping with the Moraga Juniors Annual Egg Hunt, click here for details and to sign up. Musicians! Singers! Actors! Artists! Perform or display your work at Canyon Club on Sunday, 2/27/22, from 2-4pm! See Mr. Duffy, in E11, to sign up for 5-15 minutes of stage time!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE UPCOMING MUSICAL Campolindo Spring Musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," March 11th-13th and March 18th-20th. Tickets sales are open! Campo Choir Tickets
DIVERSITY DISPATCH The latest issue of Campo's Diversity Dispatch is available. Click here.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED We really need help at lunch to get the students their food in a timely manner! You do not need to commit for the entire semester, you can help out whenever you are available. It's less than an hour commitment and is so appreciated! Please consider signing up!
LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED IN CAMPO PARENTS CLUB? There are so many ways to volunteer! Do you have a background in accounting or bookkeeping? We are in need of a Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer to be part of next year's board. We have various Vice President roles and committee lead positions open, as well. Please email Christie Lenahan if you'd like to know more.
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS CONFERENCE Courageous Conversations is brought to you by a group of adult allies from different youth and family serving organizations and of course, young people from the Contra Costa Community. Youths 16-18 years old are invited to join their youth leadership team and earn some community service hours. Read the flyer for details.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Campo's BSU with the help of the Leadership classes has several events planned for the students:
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TOMORROW: "Selma" movie viewing with all BSUs in the district in the Campo Library at 6pm. Concessions to support Miles Hall Foundation. (Feb 23)
- Jazz in the quad by the Jazz Band featuring African American composers (Feb 28)
- BSU meetings on Wednesdays in E8
CAMPO BUDDY PROGRAM Campo Students—Are you feeling a little lonely? Getting lost in second semester? Sign up for the Campo Buddy Program! Fill out the this google form, and we will put you in touch with an upperclassman who will be a mentor and a familiar face around campus. Any further questions can be directed to Regan Stambaugh or Cooper Lenahan.
CAMPOLINDO POETRY & CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST The Campolindo Poetry And Creative Writing (PAC) Club is launching a writing contest with the submission window from January 18th-March 1st. Students are welcome to submit poetry, short prose, or long prose. Click here for details.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS Reminder to have your student keep track of their volunteer hours! Students can earn one of two service awards: Campolindo Service Award (school award) or the President's Volunteer Service Award (a national award). For more information, visit the CPC website or Campo's website. Due to the Covid pandemic, only 20 hours are required for the 2021-2022 school year.
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LUNCH DISTRIBUTION We need parent help to get the lunches distributed in a timely manner. This is a quick and easy volunteer job to help get the students fed quickly! Time slots are available M-F from 12:45-1:15pm. Click here to sign up.
JAZZ DINNER DANCE VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS We are in need of volunteers to both join the planning committee and staff the event. Need is especially greatest for volunteers from Freshman/Sophomore/Junior families to join the planning committee as this year’s event Co-Chairs, Chris House and Wei Barck, both have graduating Seniors in the Jazz Band. Click HERE to volunteer. If you have questions, would like to be an event sponsor, or want to make a donation to the raffle/silent auction please reach out to Chris House or Wei Barck.
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NEW: ATHLETIC PE CONTRACTS To enable your Sophomore and/or Junior athlete to get school credit for their Campo Spring Sports team participation, you must complete an Athletic PE 'contract' by Monday, February 28th. For more information about the Athletic PE process, and to get a copy of the 'contract' and the 'weekly timesheets', visit the Athletic PE webpage on the Campolindo High School website.
NLI NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNING DAY RECOGNITION CEREMONY -- SPRING Date and Time TBA: If your son or daughter is interested in being recognized in our Spring NLI Recognition Signing Day, please contact AD Ray Meadows with your child's name and the name of the school they will be signing an NLI with. More details to come on the date/time.
NCS/CIF PLAYOFFS WINTER SPORTS: Admission to all NCS/CIF Playoff games will require a ticket purchased on GoFan.co. This is for ALL spectators including students that wish to attend.
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 Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER |
NEW: UCLA GAME LAB The UCLA Game Lab Summer Institute introduces high school students to game-making as an artistic practice, teaching them techniques and tools to develop analog and digital games that reflect their own creative vision. No previous game-making skills are required!
- Session A (online, virtual classroom): July 11, 2022 – July 22, 2022
- Session B (in-person, residential): July 24, 2022 – August 6, 2022
Enrollment started February 15—and tends to fill up pretty quickly! To register and enroll directly, visit UCLA Summer Sessions.
NEW: UPCOMING FAFSA CHANGES In December, Congress passed a massive legislative package that included emergency pandemic relief measures, funding for the federal government, and a number of policy changes related to higher education. Click here or here to learn how it affects the 2023-24 FAFSA cycle.
CAREER TALKS, FRIDAYS (12:55-1:25) IN E13 OVER ZOOM Are you interested in learning about different jobs and whether one may be a good fit for you? The College & Career Center has lined up a group of professionals who are passionate about their jobs and want to share it with you. Come listen to them talk about their career, how they got there, pros/cons of the job, and what advice they have for you. All grades are welcome. Come to as many talks as you wish. Register here.
TIME MANAGEMENT SEMINAR WITH KATHLEEN METHENY, March 6, 3:30-5:30pm IN E13 See the flyer for more information here and register here.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS These visits are open to any student. Register in Naviance > Colleges > College visits, then pick up a pass in the College & Career Center.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA February 22, 11:25-11:55am (virtual in E13)
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HUMBOLDT STATE February 23, 11:25-11:55am (in-person in E13)
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WILLAMETTE March 2, 12:25-12:55pm (virtual in E13)
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HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY March 7, 11:15-11:45am (in-person in E13)
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COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY March 21, 11:15-11:45am (in-person in E13)
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BINGHAMTON March 23, 9:30-10:00am (in-person in E13)
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY March 23, 12:25-12:55pm (in-person in E13)
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UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON April 14, 8:00-8:30am (virtual in E13)
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UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA April 19, 10:40-11:10am (in-person in E13)
ACADEMIES FOR JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FRESHMEN Location: College & Career Center, E13. Sign up in Teachmore. See Class sections below.
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER |
NEW: TALKING OUR KIDS THROUGH ADDICTION. TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) is hosting an interactive workshop that will engage participants in group discussions on how to talk to young people about tobacco/substance use and intervention support. This online event will be held on March 8th from 6-7:30pm. To register please go here.
WELLNESS SUPPLIES NEEDED. We are running low on supplies again. If you'd like to donate please check out our Amazon wishlist!
For information and details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities visit our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness. To access our recurring Amazon wishlist go here. Thank you!
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CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION |
THIS WEEK: D&I STRATEGY SESSION THIS Thursday, February 24 at 7pm in the Campo Library with an optional and encouraged social half-hour starting at 6:30 REGISTER TODAY
Agenda includes:
1. Building community as this is the first in person meeting ever for our group
2. Actively planning several initiatives for this school year
3. Updates and announcements
One thing you can do now--please complete the survey sent by Superintendent Nickerson regarding the upcoming principal search. We want to support our new principal as a partner in this work.
TONIGHT: PRESENTATION AT ST. MARY'S COLLEGE St. Mary's College presents Dr. Lynna McPhatter-Harris who will be giving a talk titled Impact of Historical Trauma on African-American Communities: Access, Intervention, and Misconceptions. This event will be held on February 22, 6-8pm. See Zoom webinar registration on the flyer.
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NEW: ACHIEVEMENT PRESSURE: WHAT IS IT DOING TO OUR KIDS? Miramonte Wellness Center is hosting a parent ed night on achievement pressure. Join Dr. Clark to hear how achievement pressure in schools affects today's adolescents. He will present research on the effect of achievement pressure in high school students, anxiety and depression, and how children's relationships to their parents can have an impact on their wellbeing. He will also share observations of teens from his clinical practice and how they relate to the research. Presentation will be held in the Miramonte Library, Monday, February 28, 6:30pm. (Masks required.) This event is open to all parents in the district.
NEW: START SMART: DRIVING SMART TO STAY SAFE Start Smart provides teens and their caregivers with an interactive safe driving awareness class that will illustrate how poor choices behind the wheel can have devastating impacts and will equip participants with the tools needed to make smart choices when it comes to driving. Students that attend the class will receive a certificate from CHP that they can present to insurance companies. This event is open to all AUHSD parents and their teens. Wednesday, March 23, 6:30pm, at the Miramonte Theater. Click here for more info and to RSVP.
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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
WATCH OUR LATEST VIDEO, "WHAT I LIKE ABOUT SCHOOL." Click here to see our recent video celebrating our incredible schools. Thank you to the families who submitted photos and to the Juice Box Heroes for the music!
WE STILL NEED TO RAISE $750,000. We are over 70% of the way to reaching our $2.75M fundraising goal. Thank you to all of you who have already donated to the current Giving Campaign. If you haven't yet donated, help fully fund our grant to Campolindo for next year by making your MEF donation today. Donate at whatever level is right for your family - every donation makes a difference!
FILL CAMPO'S BASKET! This year, each school is filling a basket of items to auction off at the MEF Auction Gala. Campo's theme is "Sports". Check out this SignUpGenius for details on how you can help fill the basket!
ADD TO OUR ALREADY GREAT LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS! Check out this SignUp Genius to see the types of items we are looking for. Thank you for your support!
TICKETS TO THE MEF AUCTION ON SALE IN FEBRUARY The Auction Gala will take place on April 30, 2022, at the Diablo Country Club. To donate an item to the auction, buy tickets, and get more information, visit mefauction.com.
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NEW: IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR SENIORS! Planning for year-end events are now in high gear and we really need your help to make them a success. Please sign up to help with Senior Ball advance planning, Senior Ball night of on April 30th , and Grad Night on May 27th for both advance planning and night of help. Let’s all pitch to show our kids how much we care, and to make up for all our kids missed during Covid. Many thanks in advance!
NEW: BUCK SCHOLARSHIP This program extends opportunities to extraordinary high school students in helping them overcome barriers to reach new heights. Over the years they have selected several outstanding high school students in Northern California to assist them on their journey to college. Each Buck Fellow receives the following:
- $6,000 in funding to cover educational support such as college and summer enrichment opportunities, college test prep courses, internships, college visits, and much more.
- One-on-One mentorship from a member of our Buck Scholar alumni network to support academic and personal growth
- Access to a network of additional mentors: 250+ professionals in fields such as medicine, law, education, technology, and the arts
The submission deadline is Sunday, April 10, 2022. To learn more, click here. If you have any questions, email Humphrey Manacsa at Humphrey Manacsa.
NEW: DVC REGISTRATION FOR SENIORS Academies for students
- March 09: DVC registration for Learning Skills seniors only (not in E13, check location)
- March 16: DVC registration for all other seniors
DVC PARENT NIGHT TALK via Zoom, March 22, 6:30-7:30pm, Zoom link
SENIOR BREAKFAST AND SENIOR BALL REVEAL The senior breakfast and ball reveal will be held on March 23rd at 7:30am. Stay tuned for more details!
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS Deadlines are approaching–act fast!
PHOTOS STILL NEEDED FOR SENIOR CLASS SLIDESHOW SENIORS, please be sure to share your memories from your four years at Campo to display at upcoming senior activities. We would love photos from school-related events. Group photos are preferred but all photos are welcome. Please ensure that photos are neither offensive nor inappropriate. Click here to upload your photos. Parents, thank you for forwarding to your Seniors!
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JUNIOR PROM NEWS Save the Date for a local COVID-friendly outdoor formal prom the evening of April 23. Stay abreast of Prom information by checking the Parents Club Class Site: Campo Parents Club - Class of 2023 The big reveal will be coming soon, so stay tuned!
ACADEMY FOR JUNIORS College & Career Center, E13. Sign up in Teachmore.
- February 23: JUNIORS - 1-on-1 meetings to answer your questions and advise
- March 09: JUNIORS - 1-on-1 meetings
- March 11: JUNIORS - 1-on-1 meetings
- March 18: JUNIORS - 1-on-1 meetings
- March 23: JUNIORS - 1-on-1 meetings
- March 25: SOPHOMORES/JUNIORS 1-on-1 meetings
AP PRACTICE TESTS ONLINE Practice AP tests are being offered live online by Revolution Prep. They are for AP Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, US History and Physics 1: Algebra-based. They will be proctored by one of their professional tutors and offered on upcoming Saturdays from February 26th to April 9th. Students will receive a score report immediately following the practice exam. Students can register for one or more of the practice tests here.
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ACADEMY FOR SOPHOMORES College & Career Center, E13. Sign up in Teachmore.
- March 25: SOPHOMORES/JUNIORS 1-on-1 meetings to answer your questions and advise
AP PRACTICE TESTS ONLINE Practice AP tests are being offered live online by Revolution Prep. They are for AP Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, US History and Physics 1: Algebra-based. They will be proctored by one of their professional tutors and offered on upcoming Saturdays from February 26th to April 9th. Students will receive a score report immediately following the practice exam. Students can register for one or more of the practice tests here.
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