Monday, August 14, 2023

Visit Campolindo Parents Club Website

On behalf of the entire Campolindo Parents Club, I’d like to welcome you all to a brand new school year. Together, we will partner in creating a nurturing and supportive community for Campolindo students and caregivers. We also want to give a warm Campo welcome to our new Associate Principal, Mrs. Harrison. The CPC, in collaboration with the Campo administration, provides significant programming support during your students' time at Campolindo. We are grateful for the donation of your time and membership donations throughout the year. Find out more about our organization and how you can be a part of it on our website. Questions on how you can volunteer and get involved? Email: president@campoparents.org.


We look forward to meeting all of our new Cougar families and reconnecting with our parent community at Back to School Night Thursday, August 31st. It’s going to be a great new year!


Go Cougs!

Wendy Reicher, CPC President

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER: TODAY IS COUGAR DAY!! All students are expected to come to campus to pick up schedules, spirit wear, etc. Thank you to our fantastic leads, Pam Dayton and Lisa Anderson, for organizing this event. Today's schedule and information can be found here.


NEW: BELL SCHEDULES This first week of school will be a different bell schedule, so be sure to take a look--click here. The regular bell schedule can be found here.


NEW: CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR WELCOME BACK DANCE - THIS FRIDAY! Want to put your dancing shoes on? This Friday, August 18 is our Welcome Back Dance and it runs from 8-9:30pm. We need chaperones from about 7:45-9:30pm. It is the EASIEST and FUNNEST volunteer gig in town. Come with a friend, hang out and be a positive influence - that is it. Grab your partner, have a date, and reminisce about what high school dances were like for you. Contact Lindsay Webb-Peploe if you are interested.


NEW: SPORTS BASEMENT FUNDRAISER Sports Basement will be offering a discount for all your back to school needs from August 18-August 27. Just show the flyer on your phone and you will receive the discount and CPC will receive a share of the proceeds. Click here for the flyer.


NEW: FORE OUR SCHOOLS GOLF TOURNAMENT The 15th Annual Fore Our Schools Golf Tournament will be held on September 18 at Moraga Country Club. All proceeds are donated to the Moraga Education Foundation (MEF). This event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for MEF and we look forward to another big showing this year. Spots are filling up fast so don't wait to register. Sign up as a team or individual. All levels of golfers are welcome. Register here. Also, sponsorship and day of volunteer spots are still available. If you are interested, please email foreourschools925@gmail.com. See you on the course. Go Cougars!


NEW: CAMPO CARES Campo Cares is a confidential program started as a grant from the graduating class of 2020 to assist Campolindo students and families who are experiencing financial hardship. Working in partnership with the Campolindo Counseling Department and our Athletic Director, we provide rapid funding for essentials such as school supplies and anything that would prevent a student from participating in any Campo activity whether academic or social. Any campo student or parent can communicate their confidential request to either Ray Meadows (athletics) or Duane Magno (all other assistance). Every student at Campo deserves an equitable experience.


NEW: SPIRIT WEAR Want more spirit wear? Missed your chance last spring? The Campo Online Spirit Wear Store has re-opened! But don’t delay, the store will close again Friday, August 25, no exceptions. Check out our *NEW* items, including a 12th Man Jersey, new sweatshirt options, a new foam trucker, and more! Click here to shop.


NEW: FAMILIES NEW TO MORAGA The CPC would like to help new families feel welcome in our community. Click here for a letter from our new families liaison, Alicia Rago.


NEW: SENIOR PARENT PARTY The LAST parent party for the Class of 2024 will be on September 9. Tickets available soon. More info below.


NEW: JUNIOR PARENT PARTY Class of 2025 Parent Party will be on September 23, 6:30-9:30pm at the Polichio’s house in Moraga. Details in Junior section below. Sign up now.


NEW: SOPHOMORE PARENT PARTY The Class of 2026 Parent Party is this weekend, August 19! Details below. Buy tickets now!!


NEW: FRESHMAN PARENT PARTY Freshman Parents, join us for the Class of 2027: Parent Party Oktoberfest on October 28. Tickets are available in the web store now! See Freshman section below for details.

FACULTY/STAFF SPOTLIGHT

NEW: MEET MRS. ROBYN HARRISON, OUR NEW ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Dear Campolindo Community, My name is Robyn Harrison and I am one of two Associate Principals at Campo. I have been an educator for the past twenty years, teaching all levels of high school English and eventually moving into administration. Most recently, I served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Justin-Siena in Napa, and English teacher. Click here to read more.


ATHLETICS NEWS

NEW: CAMPO ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIPS A BIG thanks to the 300+ Campo Families who have become 2023-24 Campo Athletic Boosters Members. We're thankful for your generosity and for your commitment to Campo Athletics!! Membership materials and gear can be picked up today during Cougar Day at the Athletic Boosters Table in the Main Gym from noon-4pm. For those unable to stop by during Cougar Day, we'll send an email about how, when, and where you get your Membership materials. In the meantime, any questions, please contact president@campoathleticboosters.com.


NEW: CAMPO SPORTS PHYSICALS The Campo Athletic Boosters Sports Physicals/Athletic Clearance Event will be held tonight starting at 6:15pm in the Campo MUR. Appointments are required and, unfortunately, are currently sold out (for waitlist information, please contact president@campoathetlicboosters.com). As a reminder, all students interested in playing a Campo Sport must register with SportsNet. Visit the Registration Tab of Campo's Athletic Website for more information on registering students for Campo sports.


NEW: COMING SOON, FEMALE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM Based on the success of our Female Strength and Conditioning Pilot last Spring, the Campo Athletic Boosters will be sponsoring the Female Strength and Conditioning Program for the 2023-24 School Year. We're looking to host these sessions Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm in Campo's Weight Room. More details--including when the Program will start--will be coming shortly. 


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 FacebookInstagram, and Twitter.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

NEW: APPOINTMENTS WITH THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER Senior students and parents are encouraged to make a 1-on-1 meeting with one of our College Advisors if you have any questions about the college application process, including building your college list, brainstorming essays, crafting your resume, etc. Register here.


NEW: COLLEGE ESSAY HELP DURING 7TH PERIOD Seniors can come to the College & Career Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays during 7th period for help with their college essays. Space is limited so that we can offer individualized help. Register here.


NEW: COLLEGE VISITS ON OUR CAMPUS Any student (especially Seniors) interested in listening to an Admissions Rep’s 30-minute talk about their college, can attend by registering on Naviance > Colleges > College visits, then picking up a pass in the College & Career Center. Below are some of the visits within the next few weeks. See the full list on Naviance - more are added regularly.


August 31: Davidson College 

September 5: Elon Univ  

September 6: Texas Christian Univ, Macalester College, DePaul Univ, Univ of Chicago, Northeastern Univ, Univ of British Columbia 

September 7: Reed College, Miami Univ Oxford, Loyola Univ Chicago, Indiana Univ Bloomington 

September 11: Univ of Puget Sound, George Washington 

September 12: Hofstra Univ, Univ of Connecticut


NEW: ACADEMIES TO HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Location - E13, register in Teachmore. More academies to come through the entire college application season.

August 23: Senior things to do for college applications

August 30: Engineering and CompSci college info session

September 1: Let us help you identify the colleges that are a good fit for you academically and otherwise

September 6: Senior checklist - things to do by October 1

September 8: Common App workshop

September 13: Common App essay workshop

September 15: Letter of Rec and Activities section of the college application

September 20: UC essay workshop with Mr. Magno (He reads applications for UC Berkeley.)


NEW: COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER WORKSHOPS

September 5:  Senior Parent Webinar (learn about the college app process and how to support your Senior), 6:30-7:30pm, Zoom link to come.

September 7:  Naviance workshop for Senior parents/students (Learn what needs to be done in Naviance to complete college apps, including building a college list, requesting a letter of rec, developing a resume and more.), 2:00-3:30, room E13. Space is limited so that we can offer individual help.  Register here.

September 26:  Junior Parent Webinar (learn what your Junior should be doing this year for their post-graduation plans and how to support them), 6:30-7:30pm, Zoom link to come.

October 3:  Freshman/Sophomore Parent Talk (learn what your freshman and sophomore should be doing this year and how to support them), 6:30-7:30pm, in-person in the Library.


NEW: COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER MEETINGS WITH GOV/ECON CLASSES

Just an FYI - Every fall the College & Career Center meets with all Seniors through their Gov/Econ classes to help put them on track for their college apps or other post-grad plans. This year we’ll be meeting with them August 28-30.


NEW: ADMISSION REP FROM UCSB WILL TALK TO SENIORS ABOUT THE UC APPLICATION PROCESS Seniors who are interested in learning generally about the UC application process (not just about UCSB), should consider attending this talk. Learn how to write your best UC essays, list activities, and complete the application. The same rep gave this talk last spring and did an amazing job. Lunchtime on October 11 in E13.


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

NEW: WELCOME NEW AND RETURNING COUGARS TO CAMPUS! Campo DEIB parent committee is thrilled to see you at Cougar Day and hope you swing by our table to learn about some exciting events that will be happening throughout the year. In accordance to our Campolindo spirit and mission, we hope you and your students seamlessly weave into a community that acknowledges the diverse needs of our students and celebrate our culture of belonging. Please reach out to admin@dnicampo.com if you are interested in joining our committee or have any questions. Go COUGS! 


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

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

NEW: 2023-2024 MEF GRANT Thanks to support from donors like you, MEF granted $950,000 to Campolindo this school year, creating possibilities for every student, every day. Read more about the impact of this grant at Campo.  


NEW: MAKE YOUR ANNUAL DONATION TODAY! MEF relies on your support to fully fund its grants to Campolindo. The recommended annual donation is $1,500 per student, but every donation makes a difference, so please donate at the level that is right for you. Donations made through the Campo Webstore are automatically designated to Campo. Or, you can donate through the MEF website, set up a payment plan (choose the monthly gift option), or donate by mail. And remember to check and see if your company will match your gift! All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. 


NEW: BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAMILY SOCIAL Join us at the Canyon Club on August 30 from 5-8pm to catch up with old friends and meet new friends. 10% of sales (including takeout) goes to MEF.


NEW: MEF AUCTION AND PAY-TO-PLAY PARTIES Save the date for the MEF Auction Gala, which will take place on March 23, 2024, at the Crow Canyon Country Club. Also, Pay-to-Play Parties will take place throughout the year and will be available for sign-ups soon! If you are interested in hosting a Pay-to-Play Party, get more information here!


NEW: FORE OUR SCHOOL TOURNAMENT The 15th Annual Golf Tournament benefitting MEF will take place on September 18 at the Moraga Country Club. Register here!


MEF raises funds every year for grants to Campolindo High School. Donate and learn more at our website moragaeducation.org. Contact us at MEF@moraga.k12.ca.us

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: SENIOR BBQ AND CAR DECORATING TODAY!! August 14, 5-7pm at the football field and senior lot! Limited Senior Shirts will be available for purchase at the Senior BBQ. There will be a second chance to order a Senior shirt this Fall! Please look out for more information!


NEW: SAVE THE DATES!!

September 9 - Our very LAST Parent Party for the Class of 2024!

The Senior Parent Party will be at the Cecchin Family Home featuring Mr Duffy's Band, The Ripplers!! You do not want to miss this!!! Tickets will be available soon!  

October 27 - Seniors Snack Shack (SUG coming soon!)


Senior College/Career Checklist

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

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! Class of 2025 Parent Party will be on September 23, from 6:30-9:30pm at the Polichio’s house in Moraga. We will have live entertainment from Joyous Ashes, a Campolindo live music club band, Class of 2025 Lamorinda Idols, and a small group of Campo Choir members. Beverages, bites, and baked goods will be provided. All proceeds will go towards Junior Prom and Senior Ball. The cost is $65 per person. Sign up now!


Junior College/Career Checklist

For additional Class of 2025 information, visit our webpage here.

SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS

NEW: SOPHOMORE PARENT PARTY Coming in HOT--get your tix to the August 19 Class of 2026 Parent Party. We’ll be serving heavy appetizers, drinks and delish desserts. 100% of proceeds go to our amazing sophomores. Buy tickets here.


Sophomore College/Career Planning

Follow us on Instagram @campoclassof26

For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage here. 

FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS

NEW: FRESHMAN CLASS SNACK SHACK FUNDRAISER GOOO COUGARS - football is back at Campo! Please help contribute to our Class of 2027 Fundraiser. We are in charge of running the snack shack for the football game on Friday, September 1. All net proceeds will be used to help lower the costs of our senior-year activities. We need help working the snack shack and grill that night. Most importantly, we need your financial donations - you donate and we shop! Sign up here.


NEW: FRESHMAN PARENT PARTY Join us for an evening of laughter, camaraderie, and a touch of German flair at the Culleton's legendary ranch--El Rancho Ynez. Mark your calendars for October 28, from 4-8pm, as we raise our mugs to new friendships and fantastic times ahead. Indulge in delicious traditional bites, dance to lively tunes, and embrace the Oktoberfest spirit. Don't miss out on this unforgettable gathering where you'll have a chance to connect with fellow Freshman parents, all while supporting memorable experiences for the Class of 2027. The ticket promises a fantastic time and contributes to our students' journey throughout their high school years. Grab your lederhosen, bring your appetite, and get ready to make memories that'll last a lifetime. See you at Campo's most anticipated soirée–Prost to new beginnings! RSVP by October 15 to secure your spot. Let's make this Oktoberfest bash one for the books! Buy tickets here.


Freshman College/Career Planning

For additional Class of 2027 information, visit our webpage here.  

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