NEW: CELEBRATION OF LIFE All members of the Campolindo community are welcome to the Celebration of Life for Ohia Paris: Sunday, May 1, 3:00pm, Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church. Additional details are available here.
NEW: SENIOR MOMS--HOW TO COPE WHEN KIDS FLY THE COOP Senior moms, p lease join us on Thursday, May 19th for light drinks and appetizers as we celebrate our seniors' transition to college! We will have Debora McManus, LCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT guide us through the readjustments in family life and give us strategies to cope as our seniors leave the nest! Cost is $20. Venmo @Jill-Hudson-17 to sign up. Contact Jill Hudson or Sue Milby with questions .
UPDATE: MOTHER'S DAY FUNDRAISER Help celebrate the special moms in your life by ordering a bouquet and dinner from Town Bakery while helping the class of 2024 raise money for the prom. Click on the links to order a bouquet and order dinner through the Campo webstore. Details in Sophomore section below.
UPDATE: CAMPOLINDO LEC Campolindo will be celebrating Earth Week with lunch time celebrations and events; see our instagram (@campolindolec) for more information. The Restorative Justice committee has completed the video about reforms that have been made to the Bias Incident Reporting Team (BIRT) and it is available on the LEC YouTube channel. Check out our website and email us with any questions!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 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 Monday, May 2nd, 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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NEW: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED--HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Each summer the Campo Athletic Boosters sponsors Sports Physicals/Athletic Clearances for any student interested in playing Campo sports (more to come on this in the coming weeks). If you are a healthcare professional (Nurse, Physician, Physical Therapist) and are willing to donate your time and talent at either of our Sports Physicals events this summer we'd love to have you. If interested, please complete this Sports Physicals Volunteer Form. Thanks in advance for considering this!
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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UPCOMING ACADEMIES More info in class sections below.
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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.
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER |
REMINDER: WELLNESS CENTER SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS Grief and sadness does not disappear overnight, and the weeks and months to come will be difficult for many. If you are struggling to know how to best support your child during this time, this article may be of help. It specifically addresses how to respond in the healthiest way possible following the suicide of a classmate.
If you would like someone from the Wellness Center to check-in with your child, you can refer them here. We will reach out as soon as possible!
If you need help outside of school hours, here are other resources accessible 24/7:
- Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
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Contra Costa Crisis Line: Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8355
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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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NEW: DNI STRATEGY MEETING COMING UP! Join us to set new goals for the upcoming school year and meet current goals as we finalize the 2021-22 school year. Be a part of moving this important work forward! The meeting Monday, May 9 runs 6:30-8pm in the Campo library. Register HERE.
NEW: SUPPORTING ASIAN-AMERICAN TEENS: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH The Moraga School District, Campo Parent DNI, and JM DEI Committee present a free parent ed Zoom event for and by Asian/Asian-American Identifying Parents, Caregivers, and Educators. This workshop will facilitate a supportive environment for Asian/Asian-American adults to gather and learn more about how to support our young people in their social emotional wellbeing and mental health. So many of us have not had a brave, affinity space to discuss having complex conversations with young people about identity, mental health, advocacy, and historical context. Through an interactive presentation format, Dr. Soundhari Balaguru will guide us through sharing our stories, self-reflection, frameworks, and data to prepare us to support young people today in the challenges they face in school and in our communities. Register HERE. Please direct questions for this event to jchenspeckman@gmail.com.
NEW: IS YOUR STUDENT THE NEXT CURATOR FOR THE MORAGA LIBRARY DISPLAY CASE? JM DEI partners with the library to set up the library display case during selected months to highlight community interests, respect for differences and support for all abilities in our community. If your student would like to help design a monthly display please sign up for the monthly theme that interests you HERE.
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NEW: TEEN SADNESS & MENTAL HEALTH There is an interesting perspective about this subject that parents might find helpful in the article, " Why American Teens Are So Sad" by Derek Thompson.
NEW: TEEN ESTEEM Here is a helpful way for teens to look at their life based on a tape measure analogy. Click here.
NEW: MORE ON TEEN MENTAL HEALTH How many of you have been wondering about your teen’s well-being given the losses we have had in our communities recently? How many of you have been anxious and fearful that the same could happen to your child? This is a natural thing to be feeling, and you are not alone. Continue reading here...
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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
NEW: CAMPAIGN UPDATE We still need to raise $450,000 to meet our fundraising goal for the year. Help fund grants to Campolindo for the next school year by making your donation to the Moraga Education Foundation at moragaeducation.org. Every donation makes a difference!
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. If you purchased tickets, but are unable to attend, please email us at MEFSpecialEvents@gmail.com and if there is someone remaining on the waitlist, we will transfer your tickets to them.
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NEW: CAP, GOWN & TASSEL (+ grad announcements) Distribution on Friday, April 29. Jostens will distribute all ordered cap/gown/tassel packets as well as ordered Graduation Announcements on campus in the Quad during lunch. For those who still haven’t ordered your cap & gown, forms are available in the Attendance Office, or you may call Jostens directly at (925) 838-1835.
NEW: SENIOR BALL IS THIS SATURDAY! We still need a few more volunteers, specifically 1) two bus coordinators between 4:30-5:30pm at Campo and 2) a few folks after Ball to help with clean up at Crow Canyon Country Club starting at 10:45pm. Please sign up here.
NEW: SENIOR MOMS--HOW TO COPE WHEN KIDS FLY THE COOP Senior moms, please join us on Thursday, May 19th, 6:30-8:00pm, for light drinks and appetizers as we celebrate our senior's transition to college! We will have Debora McManus, LCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT guide us through the readjustments in family life and give us strategies to cope as our seniors leave the nest! Cost is $20. Venmo @Jill-Hudson-17 to sign up.
UPDATE: NEW DATE FOR SENIOR CELEBRATION The College & Career Center’s event planned for Seniors during Academy on April 29 has been rescheduled to lunchtime on Monday, May 2. We’re now calling it “Senior Snack” and it will take place in the courtyard outside the College & Career Center. Same yummy food, just a new date and time! All Seniors come join us!! Parents, please consider signing up to bring food here.
UPDATE: GRAD NIGHT TICKETS Senior year is almost over and we are planning a memorable night for our seniors at Grad Night. Purchase tickets on the Campo WEBSTORE. The price is $150 through April 30. Starting May 1, prices will increase. Tickets may not be purchased the day of graduation.
UPDATE: GRAD NIGHT VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS NEEDED We can’t pull this off without your help. Volunteer during the event and/or donate raffle items. Sign up here to volunteer. Donate Grad Night raffle items here.
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 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.
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NEW: CONGRATULATIONS JUNIORS FOR AN UNBELIEVABLE JUNIOR PROM We were so happy to see the great turnout. Thank you to all who volunteered to set up, tear down, and all the little jobs in between. A very special thank you to Amy Martinez, Alicia Sanguinetti, Mara Jay, Lynne Fiorindo, Jodi Weaver, Kristin Kennedy, and Deepika Shah, our Prom Committee. Our "Enchanted Evening" wouldn't have been the same without you. Also, thanks to Shirley for your photography. Look for a link to shareable photos from the evening, too.
NEW: LEARNING DIFFERENCES VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR GoToCollegeFairs will be hosting a college fair on Wednesday, May 4. This program focuses on opportunities for students with a history of IEPs, 504 plans, or therapeutic supports and accommodations. They can explore the many available college options and learn from experts on how to make the most of the college experience. The virtual college fair format allows students time to process information at their own pace.
- Learn more about what to expect in college and find some colleges that fit your needs.
- Get access to virtual college booths loaded with resources, virtual educational sessions, and live representatives.
- Have an ADA & WCAG compliant experience from the comfort of home.
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REGISTER HERE.
UPDATE: 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. Learn from financial aid expert, Matt Mulhern, how to navigate the process. Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-7:30pm. Note: If you are interested but cannot join this date, register now and you’ll be given a recording of the webinar and accompanying slides. Register here.
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.
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 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.
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UPDATE: MOTHER'S DAY FUNDRAISERS Mother's Day is around the corner! Help celebrate the special moms in your life by ordering flowers and dinner from Town Bakery while helping the class of 2024 raise money for the prom. Flowers available are a bouquet or vase of tulips. Dinner is chicken piccata with side dishes. Please click on the links to order the bouquets and order dinner through the Campo store. Please contact Jill Hudson or Wendy Smith with any questions.
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