NEW: AP TEST PROCTORS NEEDED W e need 4-6 proctors that will read a script, check students in, pass out booklets, and make sure that the students are on task while taking the test. The pay is $25/hour--if you have college students home during that time, we want them! AP testing will be May 2-May 13. You DO NOT need to commit to every date. You can choose what works best for you. You will need to get your fingerprints cleared through the district office and submit a TB clearance. That's it! Contact Mary Kenny if you or anyone you know might want to help! Please note: If you have a family member taking an AP test, you cannot proctor, unfortunately.
NEW: SUMMER 2022 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM I nterested in an internship with the District Office of California State Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan? Online applications due by March 31, at 11:59pm. Read more about it and submit online application here.
NEW: NEXT CPC BOARD MEETING AFTER SPRING BREAK No school next week for spring break--enjoy the week off! Our next Campo Parents Club Board meeting will be after we return, Tuesday, April 12, 9-10:30am at the Campo Library. All members are welcome. Agenda will be posted on the CPC website before the meeting.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The East Bay Sea Serpents are seeking additional coach-volunteers to assist with their special needs swim program. Volunteers must be 14 & up, and must be comfortable in the water teaching others--anything from learn-to-swim to more advanced lap swimming & stroke technique, for ages 6 to adult. Program meets Sundays at Campo, 4-5pm, and students can use these hours towards volunteer service awards. Program meets now through early June and volunteers must commit to 70% of the dates. Click here to register, or contact Brian Wentzel for more information.
UC DAVIS TOUR FOR STUDENTS Join the College & Career Center for a tour of UC Davis on Monday, April 18 from 7:30am-2:00pm. All grades are welcome! Details in the CCC section.
CHS ROBOTICS CLUB Campo Robotics brought home three trophies from their latest tournament. They received awards for performance, design, and community service. Bravo Ms. Madra and Campo Robotics!
CAMPO PARENTS CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP! Do you want to bring more spirit to Campo or have a chance to affect the culture on campus? We are in need of a VP of Spirit and Events to oversee the Cougar Day event chairs, our hospitality event chairs and to bring some spirited ideas. Do you love to support student programs and wellness? We are in need of a VP of Student Support and Programming to oversee the areas of CPC that work directly to support students. We have various committee lead positions open, as well. Please email Christie Lenahan if you'd like to know more.
CAMPOLINDO LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS Student activities:
- Junior Prom tickets available
- Student Board Member for the district needed--look for information sent in email
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Art Show is live
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH MAY 1 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.
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NEW: NLI NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNING DAY RECOGNITION CEREMONY Friday April 29, 1pm in the Quad. 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. All are welcome to attend to celebrate our student-athletes that will be signing National Letters of Intent to participate in Athletics in College.
NEW: CAMPO ATHLETICS INFORMATION EVENING May 9th, 6pm in the Quad for the Class of 2026 and all new to Campolindo students for the '22/'23 School Year.
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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UC DAVIS TOUR Join the College & Career Center for a FREE tour of UC Davis on Monday, April 18 from 7:30am-2:00pm. All grades are welcome! If you are a senior going to community college and think you may want to transfer to UC Davis, consider joining us. Stop by the College & Career Center to sign up. Field trip form must be returned by April 1. Space is limited.
DVC SUMMER CAREER ACADEMIES These 1-2 week classes allow high school students to explore various career opportunities. Subjects include Animation, Business, Cybersecurity, Engineering/Construction/Manufacturing, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, Health, Culinary/Hospitality, Biotech, Police Academy, and Robotics. Registration opens on April 1st. More information here.
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.
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 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)
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PURDUE April 20, 12:25-12:55pm (in-person in E13)
ACADEMIES FOR JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES Location: College & Career Center, E13. Sign up in Teachmore. See Class sections below.
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NEW: MORE THAN SAD The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Bay Area Chapter is offering a More than Sad for Parents program that "teaches parents how to recognize the signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help." This event will be held virtually on April 14th from 6:00-7:30pm. To register please go here.
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 |
NEW: VOLUNTEERING IS PART OF SEEKING DIVERSITY One of our ongoing efforts to create a more equitable and compassionate society is for D&I to offer volunteering opportunities for Campo students: St Mary’s Center in Oakland has reopened their commercial kitchen for groups to cook and serve meals again. Get a group of friends together or take your sports teams and sign up. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Cathy Chang or Louise Laemmlen.
LEC PLANS SPEAKER'S PANEL FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH The Student Leadership Equity Council (LEC) has organized a speakers' panel of diverse local women to compare and contrast their experiences as women in their careers and lives. This activity for students will be held March 30 during academy in the Campo Library. Students should sign up through Teachmore.
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START SMART: DRIVING SMART TO STAY SAFE IS SOLD OUT Parents who are interested and want a similar event offered at Campo in near future, please email Alicia Griffith so we can take note and work to coordinate. 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. More information here.
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MEF MARCH MADNESS CONTINUES! MEF is partnering with some of our Sponsors to encourage people to shop local and support our schools.
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March 26-April 1: 20% off for Basementeers at Sports Basement, and a portion of your sales goes to MEF when you designate MEF as your Basementeer beneficiary. Click here for the Sports Basement discount flyer and code for online purchases.
MEF 40TH ANNIVERSARY AUCTION GALA HAS SOLD OUT! You can still participate in the online auction, which will be open for bidding by all community members from April 16-23.
CAMPAIGN UPDATE MEF has raised over $2M during this year’s Giving Campaign but still needs to raise almost $600,000 by the end of the school year to reach its fundraising goal. The money raised this will support Campolindo next year. Please help us continue to create possibilities by donating to MEF today! Every donation--at any level--makes a difference. Thank you for supporting every student, every day!
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NEW: DVC APPLICATION FOLLOW-UP Applying to DVC so that Seniors get priority registration for fall classes is a bit tricky. Here are the instructions that must be followed carefully. If you have any questions or want to be walked through the process, make an appointment with Mrs. Batcheller. If you need help applying to another community college, we’re happy to help.
SENIOR CELEBRATION NEEDS SNACKS On Friday, April 29th we’re continuing our annual tradition of celebrating our Seniors for all the hard work they put towards their post-graduation plans. We would really appreciate it if parents could donate some snacks for these hungry teens. Sign up here.
FINANCIAL AWARD LETTERS College admission decisions are rolling in, so now is an important time for families to keep on top of all the information. Here are some resources to help you understand college financial award letters:
Award Letter Comparison Tool A simple tool that compares up to five award letters side-by-side and helps students figure out the actual cost of attendance for each school.
TIME OF REFLECTION SPEAKERS If any senior is interested in speaking or performing at Time of Reflection or Graduation, please come to Mr. Ward's Academy on March 30.
MORAGA ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS Moraga Rotary provides two scholarships to Campolindo Seniors who meet their qualifications:
Both scholarships have an application deadline of April 1. You can visit the Moraga Rotary Scholarship page here.
BUCK SCHOLARSHIP This program extends opportunities to extraordinary high school students in helping them overcome barriers to reach new heights. Deadline is Sunday, April 10, 2022. To learn more, click here. If you have any questions, email Humphrey Manacsa at Humphrey Manacsa.
SENIOR CELEBRATION DURING ACADEMY, April 29 College & Career Center, E13. Sign up in Teachmore. We are continuing our annual tradition of celebrating our Seniors for all the hard work they’ve put in towards their post-graduation plans! We’ll provide a light brunch and snacks. Don’t miss it!!
UPDATE: MEMORY BOARDS If you were unable to make it to Senior Parent Information Night, there will be blank memory boards available for your student at the attendance office. Last day to drop off is May 16.
ELEVATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is for students who have been affected by mental health challenges. Their hope is that the scholarship inspires greater awareness about mental health and fuels innovative solutions that help the millions of people who are suffering. The application deadline is May 31. More information here.
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NEW: ACADEMIES FOR JUNIORS In College & Career Center, E13. Now is a great time for Juniors to understand what lies ahead for the college application process in the fall. There’s a lot of work to do, but you have plenty of time if you get a head start. The College & Career Center set aside the following Academies specifically to show Juniors how to build a good college list, complete their Naviance tasks, learn about college costs, financial aid, and so much more: April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27. Don’t wait–sign up in Teachmore now!
NEW: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please sign up to help with our Prom prep and night-of activities including set up and logistics, dessert and sweet treat contributions, and chaperoning. Sign up here.
JUNIOR PROM Save April 23 for a Covid-friendly but traditional "An Enchanted Evening" Junior Prom at Saint Mary's College. This event will be held outdoors; guests should allow for layers to keep warm and flat shoes for turf. Guests of Junior classmates are allowed but see the CPC Class of 2023 Website for all the details. Purchase tickets here.
PREPARE FOR NEXT YEAR Consider attending one or more of the events below to prepare you for your post-graduation plans and college application season in the fall.
- in-person/virtual college visits
- Out-of-State College Fair
- Career Talks
- Academies in the College Center
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ACADEMY FOR SOPHOMORES College & Career Center, E13. Sign up in Teachmore.
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