NEW: FINALS WEEK SCHEDULE Finals will be Monday, May 23, through Thursday, May 26. Click here for schedule.
NEW: CAMPO PARENTS CLUB GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Tuesday May 24th, 6:00pm. PLEASE JOIN US! We need a quorum to vote on our slate for 2022-23 and we will do a quick review of the year. This will be a 10 minute meeting right before the senior awards in the CPAC.
NEW: JUNIOR PARENTS PAY IT FORWARD FOR GRADUATION HELP It’s a Campo tradition that junior parents volunteer at graduation so that the senior parents can enjoy their day. Next year, it will be our turn! We have a variety of jobs available on Friday, May 27th. Please click here to sign up and thank you in advance.
NEW: 2022-2023 CAMPOLINDO STUDENT DIRECTORY Click here to include your Campolindo student(s) in next year's School Directory. We need completed forms from ALL families, even if you opt out of having your student's information published. The printed directory will be available for pick up on Cougar Day for all members of the parents club. Please submit your information by June 15.
NEW: SAVE THE DATE--COUGAR DAY 2022, MONDAY, AUGUST 8 Parents and students are invited to campus to pick up spirit wear and student ID cards, visit class & club tables, access class schedules for 2022-23, and more. Interested in volunteering? Click here for more information.
NEW: SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS The City of Orinda is hiring two Camp Coordinators and multiple Camp Counselors. Summer camps run June 6-August 5; staff trainings will take place in late May/early June. Summer staff must be 16 years old and have completed at least 10th grade. City of Orinda summer positions are posted on CalOpps.org. Type “Orinda” in the search bar, pick the position you would like to apply for (can be more than one), and complete the application! For more information or questions about our summer camp positions, please contact Recreation Coordinator, Matt Delmartini.
NEW: JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS Campolindo Food Services team is looking for student workers to help during brunch and lunch next school year. Get work experience and get paid! Contact Ms. Ward or Ms. Volk for more info.
CPC BOARD MEETING ON MAY 16 The next CPC Board meeting will be on Monday, May 16, 9:00-10:30am at the Campo Library. Agenda will be posted on the CPC website prior to the meeting. All members are welcome.
UPDATE: CAMPOLINDO LEADERSHIP Events happening for students:
- Donate new, unused, and unopened medical supplies for Ukrainian citizens. Dropboxes in A-hall. Contact Alexis Doyle with questions.
- Yearbooks will be distributed on Wednesday, May 18 in the MUR.
- Today is the last day to order a senior panorama photo on the Campo Webstore.
- Cougar Day will be on August 8--if your student club would like to have an info table, contact campocougarday@gmail.com.
- This week is the last spirit week; Friday, 5/13, is the last rally and the Senior/Faculty softball game.
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CLASS OF 2023 Time to start thinking of taking your senior/graduation portraits for the yearbook. Make an appointment with Studio One to reserve the best time for you. Studio photo sessions are free and your photo goes in the yearbook.
- Drama 1 students are performing scenes in BOTH Academies 5/11 and 5/13. Students may search for McNEVIN - DRAMA 1 SCENE PERFORMANCES - DRAMA CLASSROOM
- Attention all incoming AP U.S. History students (Juniors): Mrs. Herzig will have a lunchtime meeting in her classroom (Room E-6) on Monday, May 16, to go over class expectations and address any questions about the course. Can't make the meeting? Stop by room E-6 to find answers and/or pick up a handout.
CAMPO FINALS FUEL Final exams are coming up and that means Finals Fuel--a 100% family-supported activity. Campolindo parents buy and distribute 8,000 items to our grateful students between their final exams on 5/24 and 5/25. Thanks to you, we’re halfway there!! Want to help in a new way? We now have a COSTCO REGISTRY! Sign up and learn more here.
CAMPOLINDO LEC 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!
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 with food trucks starting at 5pm! Bob Athayde's retirement celebration will take place at the end of the program with dessert! Come out and support our young musicians! Email stanleyjazzliaison@gmail.com with any questions.
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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: NORTH COAST SECTION PLAYOFFS Tickets are required for entry into all NCS playoff events. You can purchase your tickets here. There will be no cash sales at any NCS events either at Campo or at Away events.
NEW: CAMPO SPORTS PHYSICALS/ATHLETIC CLEARANCES If your student will be playing Campo sports next year, you can get the required Athletic Clearance from either your family physician or at one of two Sports Physicals/Athletic Clearance events sponsored by Campo Athletic Boosters this summer. This year the events will be held on July 21st and August 8th (Cougar Day) from 6:30-8:30pm in Campo's MUR and will cost $50. If you would like your child to get the Athletic Clearance from Campo, please visit the Campo Webstore Sports Physical page to sign up. Any questions, please contact president@campoathleticboosters.com.
TONIGHT: 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.
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!
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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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER |
NEW: THANKS FOR HELPING TO CELEBRATE OUR SENIORS! The Senior celebration on Monday, May 2, hosted by the College & Career Center was a huge success! This was our highest turnout yet! We had yummy food and activities for these students thanks to the generous donations of our families. We couldn’t have done it without you!
RECORDING OF "APPEALING FINANCIAL AID" WEBINAR For those families that were unable to attend this very helpful webinar earlier in April or those who just want to review it, you can find the recorded webinar here.
UPCOMING ACADEMIES More info in class sections below.
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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 |
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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CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION |
TONIGHT: DNI STRATEGY MEETING 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 7:00-8pm on Zoom (moved to online out of an abundance of caution due to the continued rise in COVID cases). Register HERE and we will email you the link.
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.
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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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.
TEEN ESTEEM Here is a helpful way for teens to look at their life based on a tape measure analogy. Click here.
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 |
AUCTION GALA Thank you to everyone who attended the Auction Gala, and be on the lookout for an email from MEF about the final results! It was a great night--thank you for your generosity!
CAMPAIGN UPDATE If you haven't made your annual donation yet, please help us reach our goal! Make your donation at moragaeducation.org. Every donation makes a difference!
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NEW: SENIOR BALL PHOTOS Check out these photos from Senior Ball!
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 for your graduate to celebrate all night with the entire class of 2022 is $150. Tickets may not be purchased the day of graduation.
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.
LAST CHANCE! SURPRISE YOUR GRAD WITH A GRADUATION LEI Now that Caps and Gowns have been picked up, don't forget to order your Graduation Leis to complete the look! All leis must be ordered via Campo Webstore by Wednesday, May 11th and will be handed out on site, May 27, as students line up for Graduation. Don't miss out--order today!
SENIOR MEMORY BOARDS Senior memory boards are due between May 1 and 16. Instructions are on this handout. Blank memory boards can be picked up in the Campo Attendance Office. Drop off at any of these four locations: the Campo Attendance Office, 136 Hodges Dr in Moraga, 683 Carroll Dr in Moraga, or 591 Silverado Dr in Lafayette. Questions: email Camilla Loyet.
SENIOR MOMS--HOW TO COPE WHEN KIDS FLY THE COOP Senior moms, please join us on Thursday, May 19th, 7:00-8:30pm, 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. Location is the Obsitnik home, 70 Jean Ct, Moraga.
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NEW: JUNIOR PARENTS PAY IT FORWARD FOR GRADUATION HELP It’s a Campo tradition that junior parents volunteer at graduation so that the senior parents can enjoy their day. Next year, it will be our turn! We have a variety of jobs available on Friday, May 27th. Please click here to sign up and thank you in advance.
NEW: CLASS OF 2023 Time to start thinking of taking your senior/graduation portraits for the yearbook. Make an appointment with Studio One to reserve the best time for you. Studio photo sessions are free and your photo goes in the yearbook.
FREE WEBINAR: Understanding Financial Aid, Scholarships and Changes to FAFSA, Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-7:30pm.This is designed specifically for Junior families. More information on CCC website. Register here.
NAVIANCE WORKSHOP & COLLEGE APPLICATION TALK FOR JUNIOR PARENTS: Wednesday, May 18, 6:30-7:30pm in-person, E13. Register here. More info on CCC website.
COLLEGE ESSAY SUMMER WORKSHOPS June 5&12 or August 7&14. Space is limited. Register here. More info here.
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