NEW: WELLNESS CENTER SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS The Campolindo Wellness Center is deeply saddened by the student losses in our community last week. Our community is grieving, and Wellness is here to support your students who are struggling and needing support. Please see Wellness Center section below for more.
NEW: JUNIOR PROM TICKET SALES EXTENDED TO NOON TODAY! Over 300 kids are attending this year's Junior Prom, but if your student does not have their ticket yet, we extended sales until 12 noon today! Buy them here. More details in Juniors section below.
NEW: SENIOR BALL WILL BE HELD APRIL 30 AND TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS Everything you need for Senior Ball can be found on this website: CampoSeniorBall2022. Permission slip and table request are due this Friday, April 22nd. Details in Senior section below.
NEW: MOTHER'S DAY FUNDRAISER Mother’s Day is around the corner! Celebrate the special moms in your life by ordering a bouquet of tulips wrapped in burlap or in a tulip vase while helping the class of 2024 raise money for prom! Please go to the Campo Webstore to order. Deadline is April 29th!
NEW: INCOMING CAMPO FRESHMEN The Campo swag bag is available now through May 1st!! Get your child excited about their upcoming transition to high school with this fun spirit wear! Items will be delivered the last week of school. Click here to order!
NEW: SENIOR LEIS Celebrate your senior at graduation with a beautiful, direct-from-Hawaii lei! Both Purple Orchid Leis and Ti Leaf Leis available. Pre-order only by May 11 on Campo Web store. Pick up will be onsite at Campo as students check in and line up for Graduation. Please make sure to add the student(s) name when purchasing so we know who to deliver it to, especially if you are buying for multiple students.
NEW: STANLEY JAZZ CAFE The Stanley Jazz Cafe is back and Campo's Jazz Band will be performing! Please join us on Friday, May 20th, 5:30pm, at Stanley Middle School to enjoy some live jazz music performed by our local school bands. Stanley Jazz Bands, Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Campolindo Jazz Band, and many more will be coming together for an evening of music and to honor Mr. Bob Athayde after 35 years of inspirational service to the Lamorinda Community. This is a free event to celebrate the arts and of course, Mr. Athayde. Come out and support our young musicians!
NEW: THIS WEEK IS PTA ADVOCACY WEEK Here are a few things to inform parents and community members and to help advocate for our schools:
NEW: CAMPOLINDO LEC UPDATE The Community Outreach committee organized a Women’s History Month panel and held a financial literacy workshop with a focus on the gender wage gap. Communications and Public Relations are holding interviews for potential members next year. Restorative Justice is planning the Freshman Orientation for next year and expanding the efforts to include Frosh Fridays. They are also working on an Athletic Leadership Council and a Student Union. The Education committee held a celebration of Black Excellence in the arts in collaboration with BSU and orchestra. They also organized Persian New Year and Spring Equinox Week celebrations and a Holi Color Toss! There will be a diversity summit on Monday 4/18 and an equity lesson in late April. Check out our instagram @campolindolec for updates and email us with any questions!
UPDATE: CAMPOLINDO LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS Student activities:
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CAMPO CROSS COUNTRY SUMMER CAMP 2022 Students interested in the fall 2022 cross country season are encouraged to join their teammates this summer at the HSU Running Camp from July 17 through July 22. Registration is now open! Details here.
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BLOOD DRIVE on 4/22--look for sign ups in the quad
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CLASS PICTURES for 9th & 10th grades will be on 4/19 & 4/20 during World History (9th) and HSD (10th). Photos will be taken by Studio One Photography.
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DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE There are drop boxes in A-hall where you can drop off new, unused, and unopened medical supplies that will be donated to Ukrainian citizens. Any questions, contact Alexis Doyle.
CAMPO FINALS FUEL Final exams are coming up and that means we need Finals Fuel! Support our students by donating snacks from our wishlist, donating cash, or volunteering to hand them out during finals week on Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25. This is a quick and rewarding way to support and encourage all students during a stressful time. Click here for more details and to sign up.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS APPLICATIONS DUE 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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DONATIONS STILL NEEDED FOR THE SENIOR CELEBRATION April 29th is fast approaching and there are several available slots to donate food for this fun activity. Sign up here.
CAMPO FINALS FUEL Final exams are coming up and that means we need Finals Fuel! Support our students by donating snacks from our wishlist, donating cash, or volunteering to hand them out during finals week on Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25. This is a quick and rewarding way to support and encourage all students during a stressful time. Click here for more details and to sign up.
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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CAMPO ATHLETICS BOOSTER SURVEY As we plan for the 2022-23 school year, the Campo Athletic Boosters would greatly value your input on the goals, priorities and member features we should focus on next year. If you could take 10 minutes to fill out this quick 12-question Campo Athletic Boosters survey, you will help strengthen the overall program and help ensure we have the most impact we can next year. Thank you in advance--we're indebted to you for providing your input.
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.
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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NEW: UPCOMING ACADEMIES More info in class sections below.
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April 20: Freshmen/Sophomores -- Introduction to Naviance
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April 22: Juniors -- Learn what's needed for a good college essay
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April 27: Juniors -- What to do this summer to prepare for college apps
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April 29: Seniors -- Senior Celebration!!
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May 04: Juniors -- UC application overview
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May 11: Juniors -- Common Application overview
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 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)
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER |
NEW: WELLNESS CENTER SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS The Campolindo Wellness Center is deeply saddened by the student losses in our community last week. Our community is grieving, and Wellness is here to support your students who are struggling and needing support. We will have additional staff on site in the coming week. As a reminder the Wellness Center is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Students can come by to take a break, connect with a caring adult, and receive additional resources. You can refer your child here and we will check-in with them as soon as possible.
If you need help outside of school hours, here are other resources accessible 24/7:
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Contra Costa Crisis Line: Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8355
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
If there is a life-threatening emergency, always call 911 for Emergency Services.
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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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.
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MEF ONLINE AUCTION IS OPEN! Check out the many exciting items available for bidding, including the coveted Campo parking passes! There are items in the following categories: Travel & Events; Sports & Memorabilia; Kids & Family; Dining; Fashion, Jewelry & Accessories; Health, Beauty & Services; and Art and Photography. You can access the online auction by going to MEFauction.com and bidding will be open through April 23rd.
MEF AUCTION GALA IS SOLD OUT The MEF Auction Gala will take place on April 30 at the Diablo Country Club. The event is sold out, but you may request to be added to the waiting list by emailing MEFSpecialEvents@gmail.com.
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NEW: SENIOR BALL WILL BE HELD APRIL 30 AND TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS Everything you need for Senior Ball can be found on this website: CampoSeniorBall2022. Please be sure to complete the required permission slip and fill out the table assignment form if desired. Everyone will have a table to sit at even if they don’t fill out the table assignment form. Both are due this Friday, April 22nd.
UPDATE: DONATIONS STILL NEEDED FOR THE SENIOR CELEBRATION April 29th is fast approaching and there are several available slots to donate food for this fun activity. Every year seniors look forward to decorating and pinning their college “house” on our map to indicate where they’ll be attending next year. We’re expecting a bigger than usual turnout this year and need enough food to feed 200 seniors. Please consider signing up here.
NEW: SENIOR MEMORY BOARDS Time to pull together your photos for the Senior Memory Boards. If this fun event is new to you, please check the instructions from the Senior Parent Night handout. Should you still need a blank memory board, they are available for pickup in the Attendance Office. If you choose to use Collage.com to print your photo, they’re taking 2 weeks to print and ship, so NOW is the time to make that purchase (about $10 for the 12”x18” college). We will collect completed memory boards starting May 1st at one of four locations: the Campo Attendance Office, 136 Hodges Dr in Moraga, 683 Carroll Drive in Moraga, or 591 Silverado Drive in Lafayette. Last day to drop off is May 16. Questions: email Camilla Loyet.
NEW: SENIOR LEIS Celebrate your senior at graduation with a beautiful, direct-from-Hawaii lei! Both Purple Orchid Leis and Ti Leaf Leis available. Pre-order only by May 11 on Campo Web store. Pick up will be onsite at Campo as students check in and line up for Graduation. Please make sure to add the student(s) name when purchasing so we know who to deliver it to, especially if you are buying for multiple students.
SENIOR COLLEGE TO DO LIST
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UPDATE NAVIANCE Update Naviance with your decisions (attending, accepted, denied, waitlisted, withdrawn) for EVERY college you applied to including community colleges. The College & Career Center uses this important information to help us understand what student profile the colleges are looking for so that we can better advise our students. Instructions found here.
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NOTIFY COLLEGES If you know for certain where you’ll be attending, decline all your other admission offers. Do this promptly so that your spot can be given to someone on the waitlist. Closely follow the instructions from the school you’ll be attending to secure your spot.
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NO SENIORITIS Try to maintain your GPA in the range in which you were accepted. Your acceptance could be rescinded if there is a significant decline. You worked too hard to get here, don’t let it be taken away!
GAP YEAR It is important to note that a gap year indicates a student is taking time away from classes. If a student chooses to take college courses during this time, most colleges will consider that student a “transfer student” when applying. Be sure you understand the ramifications.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
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ELEVATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP Application deadline is May 31. More information here.
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!!
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NEW: JUNIOR PROM Over 300 kids are attending this year's Junior Prom, but if your student does not have their ticket yet, we extended sales until 12 noon today! Buy them here. Make sure to download and turn in your permission slips to the office this week. Figure out the best shoes and attire for the event and learn about parking, photos, attendance rules, and breathalyzers. Click here for Prom FAQs. This type of event requires a huge amount of parent support. We still need help for set up, dessert donations, chaperones (we promise you can hide from your kids), and clean up. Can't come? Donate to the cause and sign up here. Thank you!
NEW: NAVIANCE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS Wednesday, May 18, 6:30-7:30pm in-person. The College & Career Center is providing this workshop to give parents an overview of the college application process and how to use Naviance to navigate through it. By attending this workshop, parents can better support their students through the process, as well as learn how to use Naviance to complete the parent-only tasks. Register here.
NEW: COLLEGE ESSAY SUMMER WORKSHOPS The College & Career Center is offering two 2-part workshops to help Juniors applying to college understand what makes a good college essay. They will get a general overview, then we’ll work with students one-on-one to outline and draft their essay. After the workshop, we’ll continue to work one-on-one with these students until the essay is finalized. Students can register for either the June or August workshop, but not both. Space is limited. Register here.
JUNIOR ACADEMIES ON THE COLLEGE PROCESS The College & Career Center is offering academies on the following dates to help Juniors understand what is involved in the college application process: April 22, 27 and May 4, 11. Each academy covers a specific topic, such as: how to build a good college list; things you should be doing now; how to write a good college essay; what to do over the summer; the UC Application and the Common Application. Signup in Teachmore for as many of these Academies as you need.
FREE WEBINAR Understanding Financial Aid, Scholarships and Changes to FAFSA. It is very important for families to understand the cost of college and how to pay for it. This webinar is a great beginning. Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-7:30pm. Register here.
WHAT TO DO NOW TO PREP FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
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Register for or take the SAT or ACT spring, summer, or early fall.
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Request a Letter of Recommendation from a teacher.
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Find meaningful summer activities (internship, volunteering, classes, job, etc.)
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Complete your Naviance tasks outlined in the Junior checklist below.
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Plan on going to summer school if you received a “D” or “F” in any a-g courses.
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Plan on drafting college essays over the summer. See tips on College & Career 101 linked below. Stay tuned for information about our summer college essay workshops.
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See the Junior Checklist, Summer Before Senior Year, and Senior Roadmap for a comprehensive list of items.
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.
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