Campolindo Parents Club Newsletter 05/01/23

Monday, May 1, 2023

Dear Campo Families, we are in the home stretch of our school year and it's a busy time - AP exams, Varsity playoffs, college decision day (today!) and countless senior activities. Know that the entire Campo admin and teaching staff are giving 150% in these last few weeks so if you have the chance, please tell them how much you appreciate their hard work.

If you purchased Campo Football merch this year as a parent, coach or fan, we'd love your feedback in this survey before the team gets ready to launch the store in early June. In rounding out our 23-24 CPC volunteer committee, a few opportunities remain. If you are an incoming freshman parent from Stanley or OIS, and are interested in being a part of a team of CPC middle school liaisons for next year, we'd love to hear from you. If you are a senior parent interested in helping at our senior celebration during academy in the College and Career Center (CCC) on May 5th, we could use more hands for this special tradition. Please email president@campoparents.org to express your interest.

Enjoy these last few weeks!

Wendy Reicher, CPC Co-President

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER THIS SUNDAY, MAY 7, 4-8pm. Get dinner from Chipotle in Lafayette this Sunday. Let them know you’re with Campolindo and we get 33% of the proceeds! Show this flyer (printed or on your smartphone) or just mention Campo to the cashier to make sure your order counts OR order online for pickup 4-8pm in Lafayette and use code 9X6PL6B in promo field before checkout.

TODAY: CAMPO BASEBALL FUNDRAISER MAY 1 Help support Campo Baseball by having dinner at Pizza Antica in Lafayette on May 1. Be sure to mention Campo Baseball to have 15% of the proceeds go to the program.

UPDATE: SENIOR CELEBRATION Last chance to help with food for the College & Career Center's Senior Celebration on May 5! We still have some open spots that need to be filled for food and we’d love it if you could help. Sign up here. Many thanks to those who have already signed up!

AP EXAMS AP Exams will be May 1- May 12. Check the times and locations here. More information can be found here.

SOPHOMORE PARENT PARTY Tickets are now available for the Sophomore parent party which will be held on May 5, 6:30-8:30pm. Click here for details.

STANLEY JAZZ CAFE The Stanley Jazz Cafe returns to Stanley Middle School on May 12 at 6pm. The Campo Jazz Band will be among the student ensembles that will be performing. Come out to support our musicians and enjoy this fun evening of jazz! Click here for flyer.

CAMPOLINDO CLASS OF 2027 SWAG BAGS It’s Campo tradition to get your student ready for freshman year with your Class of 2027 Campolindo swag bag! This will be the only opportunity to get a Campo Class of 2027 T-shirt! Don’t miss out! The bags are available for purchase here. Campo swag bags contain a Campo Class of 2027 t-shirt, a Campo lanyard, Campo crew socks, and a Campolindo Cougars drawstring bag! Deadline to order is May 26. Questions: Please contact Beth Chang or Sheryl Ahrens.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED--HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Each summer the Campo Athletic Boosters sponsors Sports Physicals/Athletic Clearances for any student interested in playing a Campo sport (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 one or both of our Sports Physicals events this summer we'd love to have you. If interested, please complete this short Sports Physical Volunteer Form. Thanks in advance for considering this!

ATHLETICS NEWS

NEW: WELCOME TO CAMPO--NEW HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH DOUG CARDONI To read more about Coach Cardoni -- click here.

All Interested Players Meeting: Monday 5/1 at lunch, 12:45 in room G5 (PE Classroom next to the weight room)
Parent Meeting - Tuesday 5/2, 5:30pm in room G5
Open Gym starts this week: Monday at 3-5pm and Thursday 3:35-5pm in the Big Gym

NEW: SAVE THE DATES Athletic clearances are required for students to play a Campo Sport. The Campo Athletic Boosters will once again be offering two Sports Physicals Athletic Clearance Events at Campo this summer, July 17 and August 14 (Cougar Day), for any student who would find it more convenient to get these from Campo rather than their family physician. These athletic clearances are good for the full 2023-24 school year. More details to come shortly (NOTE: for those students playing a fall sport, athletic clearances must be submitted prior to the start of fall practice on August 7.)

CLASS OF 2027 INCOMING FRESHMAN ATHLETICS INFORMATION EVENING MAY 8, 6-7pm Please join Campolindo Coaches and Athletes in the Campolindo Quad to get information about the Campolindo Athletic Programs that are offered and off-season plans. Find out more about how to get involved with Campo Athletic Boosters and how to register for sports at Campolindo for the coming year.

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). No prior experience is required and students can attend as many of the sessions as they'd like. To sign up, please click here.

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.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

NEW: BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS EVENT Learn about Academics, Wellness, Opportunities and more! Monday, May 1, 6:30-8:00pm, at Las Lomas High School Library. Parents, students, and children are welcome. Dinner will be served.

NEW: MEDICAL/DENTAL CAREER EVENT Muir Oral, Facial & Dental Implant Surgery of Walnut Creek is hosting a FREE Academic Advantage event on Saturday, May 6, 9am- 12pm at Cal State East Bay's Concord campus. This event will provide students with the following:

When and how to start planning for your healthcare career
Tips on preparing for college and medical school
The daily routine of a medical and dental professional
What you can expect from a medical career
What it’s like to be an entrepreneur and a doctor
The many healthcare career paths you can take

Students can sign up for the event here.

NEW: UC APPLICATION NIGHT An Admissions Representative from UCLA will be here to tell us about the UC application process. May 16, 6:00-7:00pm, at Campolindo. Sign up here.

NEW: MINERVA SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Women in CA Leadership to support the advancement of women in the State of California, with the purpose of empowering women and enhancing the lives of women and girls. 108 $3,000 scholarships, One $10,000 scholarship. Online applications are available now and due by May 31. See details here.

DVC REGISTRATION EVENT Diablo Valley College’s Pleasant Hill campus is hosting their Registration Rocks Day on Saturday, May 6 at 8:30am. This day is designed to help students complete the steps needed to enroll at DVC, including meeting with a counselor, learning about services and programs, and registering for summer or fall classes. More information and register here .

BLACK MEN OF THE BAY AREA'S CAREER EXPO 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc. has curated a platform to provide young adults with a road map toward life-sustaining career options. Professionals in the area of Business/Entrepreneurship, Education, Financial Services, Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Law, Medical, Public Services, Real Estate, Sports/Entertainment and Trades/Construction will provide insights. May 13, 8:00am-3:00pm, at Contra Costa College. Registration is required. More info and register here.

ILLUMINA GENOMIC DISCOVERIES SUMMER VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPS Gain experience in Genomics, the life sciences and biotechnology industries. This is a four, half-day, virtual experience where students will take a deep dive into the field of genomics, receive training in professional skills, interact with industry experts and connect with like-minded high school students from across the state of California. Apply for this experience today by completing this registration form here . Spots are limited! For more information, check out the details on this flyer. Reach out to Mikayla Ortega if you have additional questions.

SPORTS INDUSTRY ACADEMY @ UC SANTA BARBARA This virtual summer program will provide an introduction to the $500B sports industry to talented high school students from across the country. Prominent sports executives will guide scholars on the inner-workings of the sports industry. More information here.

MORAGA YOUTH INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE Students interested in leadership opportunities should consider this committee. The purpose of it is to provide youth with opportunities for civic involvement, to implement/assist in activities and services in the community and to make appropriate recommendations to the Town Council on youth related issues. Teens must attend a Moraga school or reside in Moraga. Applications open May 1. More information here. (This website is a bit out of date, but the information is useful nonetheless. They will provide an application link soon.)

DVC CAREER EDUCATION EXPLORATION Upcoming event to explore the following career through DVC.

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.

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.

May 3: Come hang out - all grades welcome
May 5: Senior Party during Academy
May 10: Come hang out - all grades welcome

MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR

Click here for all the latest information from the College & Career Center.

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

For information and details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities visit our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness.

CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

CATHY CHANG, ELECTED AS MORAGA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR! Ms. Chang, A parent of two JM students, contributes tirelessly to our community, volunteering and organizing activities for students and community members. Of the 41 prior Moraga Citizens of the Year, only 4 have been Asian, and only one other Asian woman has been elected (20% of Moragans are of Asian descent). Congratulations, Cathy!

CHECK IN WITH COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS EDUCATION EVENTS Courageous Conversation® Academy (CCA) is designed for deepened engagement. CCA offers differentiated opportunities to learn, practice, and apply the Protocol and Framework in environment-specific contexts across organizational sectors. Courageous Conversation® Academy is also a vehicle for creating expanded networks in a global community of racial equity leaders and practitioners. Visit the website and register here.

Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on Facebook and Instagram.

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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.

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: SENIOR MEMORY BOARDS AND SHOWCASE INFORMATION All students should have received a frame by now; if not, please see Mrs. S in the office ASAP to get yours. First time doing a Memory Board? No problem, there are detailed instructions in the Senior Parent Handbook. Don’t wait until the last minute to pull pictures. All completed boards are DUE in boxes near Attendance Office by Wednesday, May 17 to be included in the Senior Memory Board Showcase located at the CPAC Lobby. Mark your Calendars for Showcase Viewing Dates/Time:

Sunday, May 21, immediately following Time of Reflection
Monday, May 22, lunch time for students only
Tuesday, May 23, 6-8pm open to all
Wednesday, May 24, 6-8pm open to all

All Boards will be handed back to students immediately following Grad Rehearsal on Thursday, May 25!

NEW: ACCESSIBLE SEATING FOR CAMPO GRADUATION Accessible seating is available for guests that have difficulty accessing the stadium bleacher seating. The accessible seating for graduation is very limited and we encourage all families to plan and request ahead of time by May 19. Accessible Parking is NOT available. However, Handicap parking spots are first come, first serve and are very limited. There will be golf cart transportation to go up and down the hill route to the stadium. Accessible Seating seating requests that can be accommodated will receive a pass(es) the week of graduation for access to the field level seating section. Only people with a pass will be allowed to sit in this section. Again, please get your requests in sooner than later. Once we reach our capacity, this form will be closed, which may be before May 19. If you previously contacted Ms. Knight or Mrs. Sliwinski about accessible seating, you will need to officially submit your request using this form. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Knight.

NEW: STAY INFORMED WITH END OF THE YEAR! There is a lot happening this time of year for the Senior Class. Please use this Senior Parent Handbook to stay informed on ball, graduation, grad night, memory boards, Time of Reflection, and more!

NEW: SENIOR BALL REMINDERS The Ball is this Saturday, May 6.

Informal Pictures at Moraga Commons at 4pm.
Load on Buses at Campo at 4:45pm in the Campo Senior parking lot. MANDATORY bus transportation. Please do not arrange any other method of transportation. All attendees must ride the bus to and from Ball. It is mandatory for students to stay the whole time. THEY MAY NOT LEAVE THE EVENT EARLY AND ON THEIR OWN.
Table and Bus Assignments will be released Friday so you will know in advance.
Buses will return to Campo around 11pm.

Look for more info posted on the Class of 2023 Instagram page, through Campo Parent Club’s email blasts, and on the Parent’s Club class website.

GRADUATION LEIS ON SALE NOW Celebrate your graduate with a beautiful, direct-from-Hawaii lei that can be purchased through the webstore. Leis will be distributed when students gather before walking into the stadium. This is a fundraiser for the class of 2024.

HELP NEEDED FOR SENIOR BALL AND GRAD NIGHT It takes a team to make these events happen. Please sign up to volunteer to help with Senior Ball and Grad Night and help these fun nights for our seniors run smoothly! Thank you!

BUY YOUR GRAD NIGHT TICKETS! 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! It will take place following the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26. Tickets are now available here!

SENIOR CELEBRATION A big thank you to all the parents who have already volunteered to bring food for this fun event!! We still need more! Each year the College & Career Center hosts a celebration of our seniors during Academy to celebrate their hard work towards their post-graduation plans and college acceptances. Usually about 200 students attend and that’s a lot of hungry mouths to feed! If you’re able, we would appreciate it if you could register for the remaining spots here.

Senior College/Career Checklist

For additional Class of 2023 information, visit our webpage here.

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: THANK YOU Thank you to all the amazing Junior parents who helped make Junior prom a successful night under the stars! We appreciate all your donations of time, money, candy, and so much more! We could not have done it without all of YOU!!!! You are amazing!!!

NEW: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED It's that time of year to pay it forward to our Senior Class of 2023!! It is a Campo tradition for Junior parents to help with graduation so that the graduates and their families can enjoy the celebration! Please consider helping make these events special for our seniors! Sign up here.

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 College/Career Checklist

For additional Class of 2024 information, visit our webpage here.