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NEW: CPC GENERAL BOARD MEETING TOMORROW Welcome back to all our Campo families, we hope you had a fun and relaxing spring break. The end of our school year is a mere seven weeks away and time will fly by. There will be many wonderful, celebratory events coming up, all of which will be a great opportunity to volunteer and lend a hand to help them go smoothly. CPC will be having an April General Meeting in the library this Tuesday 9-10:30am. Please join us as we welcome College and Career advisor, Joan Batcheller, to give us an update on trends for our 2023 graduates as well as highlights from programming supported by your generous MEF contributions. (All Campo caregivers are welcome--please pick up a visitor's badge from the office). Questions? president@campoparents.org
NEW: CAMPO C.A.R.E. PROGRAM Campo's C.A.R.E. (Campo Aid and Resource Equity) Program is available to help students and their families with financial and other forms of support in order to fully participate in Campo activities (including athletics, performing arts, career/college activities, dances, and other Campo events). If your family needs a little extra support for these activities, please reach out to Mr. Alvarez, Ms. Knight, Mr. Rubey or contact your child's Counselor for more information. Click here to request more information. All inquiries are confidential.
FINALS FUEL IS COMING Wednesday 5/24, Thursday 5/25, and Friday 5/26.
This is a wonderful Campo tradition during finals week when Campo parents fund and distribute 8,000+ healthy snacks to hungry and grateful students between their final exams. We are a 100% parent-supported activity and we need your help! Click here to learn how to donate cash, buy snacks, and distribute them to students on campus!
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE School supplies for kids 5th grade & under are being collected for Booksforthebarrios.org. School supplies can include new or gently used books for kids, board games, or crayons. This effort is driven by two 9th graders and supplies can be dropped at 26 Woodside Dr, Moraga by 4/16. Any questions, contact Shiraz Zahoori.
CAMPO SERVICE AWARDS--KEEP TRACK OF YOUR HOURS Students who volunteer in the community may be eligible for a Service Award. Completed hours and applications deadline is April 21. There is a new online only application process this year and we are returning to the 30 hour minimum. For details, guidelines, and application information, please visit the Volunteer Service Award page on the Campo website or visit CPC Volunteer Service Award on the CPC website.
LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS Events happening on campus--remind your students!
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CAMPO BLOOD DRIVE On April 14, anyone over the age of 16 is eligible, sign up to save lives. Seniors, we need YOU!
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NEW: WEIGHT ROOM UPGRADE The Campo Athletic Boosters and Cougar Club (Football Boosters) with support from Baseball, Boys Water Polo, and those who contributed to our Fund-A-Need Program helped organize and fund an upgrade to Campo's Weight Room, including a full range of new equipment, painted walls, logos, and wall art. A special shout out to Joe Polichio for providing the painting crew, the Ragos for supplying the paint and the Garner family for their generous contribution!
NEW: FEMALE STUDENT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PILOT The Campo Athletic Boosters in collaboration with Campo Athletics is sponsoring a female-oriented strength and conditioning pilot open to any Campo student regardless if they play a Campo sport--but also ideal for any athlete in or out of season this spring. The sessions will last an hour and be held on Mondays (at 3:15pm) and Wednesdays (at 4:45pm) starting on April 12. No prior experience is required and students can attend as many of the sessions as they'd like. To sign up, please click here.
NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SPRING RECOGNITION CEREMONY If your senior, student athlete will be signing a NLI--National Letter of Intent--and would like to be recognized in our Spring NLI Recognition Ceremony, please email AD Ray Meadows with your senior's name, school they will be attending and sport to be added to the list of senior's to be recognized.
GIRLS' FLAG FOOTBALL '23/'24 PLAYER INTEREST SURVEY AND COACHES NEEDED CIF recently approved Girls Flag Football as an official CIF sport. Campolindo is looking to add a team if there is enough interest to do so. If your student is interested in playing, please complete the following form: Campo Girls Flag Football - Player Interest Form. In addition, Campolindo is looking for individuals that may be interested in coaching the team next year. If you would like to apply, please contact AD Ray Meadows. As the details are still being worked out across various leagues and NCS, the season is most likely going to occur in the fall.
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 Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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NEW: REPUBLIC SERVICES APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Join this one-hour virtual information session. April 19, 4:30pm. Register here.
NEW: DVC CAREER EDUCATION EXPLORATION Here are three upcoming events to explore the following careers through DVC.
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Public Safety Expo and Career Fair on April 21 Career Pathways: Administration of Justice, Emergency Medical, Fire. This event will provide students with an opportunity to learn about careers in public safety, meet with industry professionals and get a behind the scene look at emergency response equipment and techniques. Register here.
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Building Inspection Technology Virtual Job Fair on April 26 Career Pathways: Construction, Engineering. California Building Officials will discuss the inspection technology program, current and future job openings, and how to get hired. Learn from industry professionals how to become a permit technician, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer Join us for this FREE virtual event! Register here.
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Car Show--Industrial Automation + Robotics on May 6 Career Pathways: Industrial Design, Engineering Technology. Students interested in learning about the skills needed for a career in robotics, industrial automation, transportation, and product design are encouraged to attend. Participants will tour the Engineering Technology Center which includes the Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining center, and Tesla Robotics Training Center, while enjoying a variety of diverse cars on display. $5 for high school students. For more information, visit our Eventbrite: Register here.
DVC PARENT PRESENTATION WEBINAR APRIL 12, 6:30pm Learn about DVC, their programs, and transfer pathways. Zoom Link
US MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT Students interested in learning about West Point should come hear this talk. A representative will answer what it takes to get in, what the experience is like, and what career opportunities are waiting for you. Academy, April 12. Register in Teachmore > Batcheller.
CAREER TALK--CONSTRUCTION TRADES If you wonder if working in the construction trades is the job for you, or if you are interested in Construction Management, come learn from the best and network! A variety of workers from Webcor, one of the Bay Area's largest construction firms, will be giving talks about several areas in the field: electrician, welder, carpenter, sheet metal worker. They have worked on some amazing projects such as the Salesforce Transit Center, Zuckerberg SF General Hospital, buildings at UCSF and UC Merced, and so much more across California. Sign up now before it books up! Academy, April 14. Register in Teachmore > Batcheller.
CAREER TALK Business Communications and Brand Marketing--Terra Carmichael is the Chief Communications Officer at the sneaker resale company, StockX. She has over 25 years of experience in Global and Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Account Management at several companies including Eventbrite and Yahoo. She will talk about Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, and Brand Marketing. April 14, in the College & Career Center, E13, at lunchtime. Register here.
FINANCIAL AID WEBINAR--UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID This webinar is for any grade. It is on April 18, 6:30-7:30pm. Learn what you need to know about financial aid, scholarships and FAFSA changes. Register here.
SUMMER PROGRAMS THROUGH SUMMER EXPERIENCES JSA summer programs are immersive learning experiences that engage students with college-level curriculum, collaborative projects, and activism opportunities to give them a unique perspective on the important issues facing America today. Four different summer programs are available, both virtually and in-person here.
COLLEGE & CAREER 101 HAS NEW FEATURES We’ve added and enhanced several features on this website. There are two new sections to help students understand what it takes to get into the competitive majors of Computer Science and Engineering, as well as less-competitive schools to apply to for these majors. These are a complement to the existing sections on other majors: Business, Nursing, English, Art/Design, Music, Film, and Visual/Performing Arts. The Extracurricular Activities and Summer Programs pages have been updated with new opportunities, contests and awards. Three recently added features are Building a Resume, How to Build a College List, College Analysis Spreadsheet, and Financial Award Letters.
COLLEGE VISITS ON CAMPUS Sign up in Naviance > Colleges > College Visits. Come to E13 to pick up a pass for your teacher to sign. Check Naviance regularly for more colleges.
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UMass, Amherst, April 11, 8:30am
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Stonybrook, April 11, 10:10am
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE ADVISORS To provide extra support to help all our students navigate the college admissions process or other post-graduation plans, we have college advisors available for free appointments. Some are in-person and some over Zoom. All grades are welcome.
ACADEMIES IN COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER Register in Teachmore under Batcheller.
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April 12: Two different Academies: 1) Seniors check-in, come with your questions; 2) West Point Military Academy
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April 14: Two different Academies: 1) Juniors - learn about college essays; 2) Construction Trades Career Talk
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April 19: Students interested in majoring in CompSci or Engineering
MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR
Click here for all the latest information from the College & Career Center.
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER | |
NEW: PARENT ED FOLLOW UP For those that missed the fentanyl presentation in March, please visit this website for important and latest information about the drug and the opioid antidote Narcan.
NEW: APRIL WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Let your students know to join The Wellness Center for fun activities on Wednesdays during lunch! Here is our schedule for April:
April 12: therapy dogs
April 19: button making
April 26: stress balls
All are welcome!
For information and details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities visit our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness.
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CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING | |
PARENT EDUCATION ABOUT RACIAL CONSCIOUSNESS Last session is Wednesday, April 19 from 5:00-7:00pm. The Orinda School District is offering a Parent Education Event about Racial Consciousness with Dr. Lori Watson, founder and CEO of Race-Work. Sessions will be held in the OUSD Boardroom. We ask all attendees to register prior to attending the meeting. Please register by completing this form.
Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on Facebook and Instagram.
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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | |
NEW: AUCTION RESULTS Thanks to all of you who bid on items and raised your paddle to donate, MEF Raised over $200,000 through the Online and Live Auctions this year. Thank you! We would also like to thank Auction Chair Andrea Strle and her entire team for creating an incredible Auction.
NEW: 22-23 CAMPAIGN UPDATE We only have about 2 months to raise over $500,000 to reach our $3M campaign goal for this year. If you have not yet donated, please make your donation today! Your support makes an immediate and lasting impact on Campolindo, funding additional class sections, department grants for supplies and equipment, and student wellness and support. Thank you for supporting Campo!
MEF raises funds every year for grants to Campolindo High School. This year, MEF granted $950,000 to Campolindo! You can donate and learn more at our website moragaeducation.org. Contact us at MEF@moraga.k12.ca.us.
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SENIOR CELEBRATION We need your help! Every year the College & Career Center throws a party to celebrate all the hard work our Seniors have put in towards their post-graduation plans. This year it will be during Academy on May 5. We need your help with food for these hungry teens. Sign up here.
SENIOR BALL Get ready for A Night In the Spotlight at the Hibernia in San Francisco, May 6! We have a great website here (2023 Campo Senior Ball) where you can purchase tickets, download dance agreements, and volunteer to help.
GRAD NIGHT & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS We are still trying to reschedule the senior parent meeting! Grad Night is an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime event designed to provide a safe and memorable celebration for our Campo grads and the last chance to celebrate as a class! This exciting, long-standing senior tradition takes place following the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26. Tickets now available here! Please check the Parents Club Class of 2023 Website for news about Grad Night tickets (currently available for purchase), Graduation leis, and our Senior Parent Handbook. Also be sure to follow our social medias (Facebook and Instagram) to hear the latest updates.
Senior College/Career Checklist
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @campo2023.
For additional Class of 2023 information, visit our webpage here.
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JUNIORS--BUILD YOUR COLLEGE LIST NOW! Make an appointment with an advisor in the College & Career Center before school ends. We know the nuances of the current admissions landscape and can help you build a strong list. Make an appointment here.
JUNIOR PROM PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Prom requires a huge amount of parent support. We need help for set up, candy donations, chaperones (we promise you can hide from your kids), clean up, etc. Can't come? Donate to the cause and sign up here. Thank you!
JUNIOR PROM INFO Juniors, you were born to shine! Please join us for "A Night Under the Stars" and celebrate our junior prom with dinner, dancing, and delicious desserts! Prom will be held on Saturday, April 22, 6:30-11:00pm at Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland. Tickets for Campo students are $135. Tickets for non-Campo students are $150. All students must fill out a permission slip and turn it into the attendance office by April 14. Guests from other schools must also fill out a permission slip and an additional form and turn it into the office by April 10. Tickets will increase in price to $150 after April 7. Webstore tickets purchase will officially close on April 15.
Junior College/Career Checklist
For additional Class of 2024 information, visit our webpage here.
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