NEW: A NOTE FROM MR. ALVAREZ Campo Community, as we come back together for the start of the year, there is also an increase in traffic in and around campus. Keeping our students safe before, during, and after the school day is of the utmost importance. As you drop off/pick up your student, we ask that you please be aware, patient, and kind to one another to help maintain a climate and culture that is respectful and safe.
NEW: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 We are excited to welcome you to our campus for Back to School Night 2022 on August 25, 2022. The general welcome kicks off at 6pm in the Big Gym and the class visits start at 6:45pm. There will be a New Families meeting hosted in the MUR at 5:30pm to learn what Campolindo has to offer. Please be sure to have a copy or know your student’s schedule so you can navigate through campus for the class visits. Also, given that we are expecting many families to attend, please be safe, patient, and courteous while looking for parking. Please bring this handy GUIDE with you! (No worries, we will have some available that evening as well.)
NEW: STUDENT IDS Students are required to use their Student ID cards for breakfast, brunch, and lunch in the lines. Please remind your students to have their ID cards ready to use for the cafeteria lines. If your student does not have their ID card, they can get a temporary ID print out from Mrs. S until photo makeup on August 30th.
NEW: LEADERSHIP UPDATES Events happening on campus--remind your students!
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PEER TUTORS Qualifications: mastery of subject matter, strong communicatin skills, responsibility and relatability, kindness and compassion. Commitment is two Academies per month, applications due August 31. Any questions, contact Ms. Tarantino or Mrs. Verbansky.
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ACA DECA We are looking for team members of all grade levels and GPAs, and snacks will be provided! If you love learning new skills, playing classroom games, making new friends, and being part of a community then Academic Decathlon is the club for you. Come for the food, stay for the people! See Mr. V for more information.
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CLUBS! Want to start a new club? Come to Academy August 31st. Want to get your old club up and running? Come to Academy August 24th. Both in E9.
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WELCOME RALLY August 26th! Second half of Academy!
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GARDEN Come work in the Garden during Friday Academies. Contact Mr. Seligman for more info.
CLASS PHOTO MAKE UPS For those students who have not yet had their photo taken for school IDs, picture make up day will be August 30th. Senior Portraits make up day will be on October 11.
CAMPO SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS OPEN! See something you liked but didn’t order it yet? Have no fear, the Campo Spiritwear Store has reopened for a limited time! We are accepting orders through August 31st, with delivery the week of September 24th. This will be your last chance for spiritwear until next Spring, so order now. Thanks for supporting Campolindo!
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NEW: GET TO KNOW ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL MS. KNIGHT Ms. Knight is originally from Fresno, CA where she played water polo, swim, and competitive cheer. Ms. Knight went on to coach cheer for 9 years before moving to the Bay Area in 2019. After finishing her education at Fresno State University, she taught kindergarten and was an elementary special education teacher. Click here to read more... | |
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CAMPO TEACHER & STAFF LUNCHEON We are in need of families to provide food and treats for our amazing teachers and staff on Thursday, September 1. Click here for more details and to sign up.
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NEW: CROSS COUNTRY The Campo cross country team is still accepting new members through the end of this week! Come check out this amazing opportunity! It's a great way to meet new people, get super fit, and enjoy being a part of the Campo sport culture. It's also the most successful athletic program in the history of the school. Details at www.campotrack.com.
NEW: SPRING SOFTBALL Interested in trying out for softball in the spring? Come to our preseason conditionings! Starting Wednesday, August 24, we will be at the field every Wednesday at 3:45 for agility and conditioning to prepare for our upcoming season!
No equipment is required! Come in athletic attire and bring a water bottle! Go Cougs!
ATHLETIC PE All 10th and 11th grade Fall athletes who plan to participate in Athletic PE must submit a contract and weekly timesheets to the Athletic PE box in counseling by Friday, August 26 to be enrolled in the class. Contact Mr. Grigsby with any questions.
CAMPO FOOTBALL TICKETS Tickets for Home football games can be purchased in advance using GoFan. Cash sales for regular season home games will still be available at the ticket booth. Free admission for Home football games for Campo Booster Card holders and ASB stickers for students. General Admission $10, Student/Senior $5.
BOOSTERS BOARD OPENINGS The Campo Athletic Boosters is looking for a few parents to join our active and engaged Board. We have lead roles in Communications, Membership, and Live-Stream Broadcasting open. If you'd like to join an energetic team working to enhance Campo athletics, please reach out to president@campoathleticboosters.com to learn more!
CAMPO SPORTS REGISTRATION All athletes need to be cleared through the Campo Athletics registration process prior to the official start date for your sport. Register for Campo Sports online. Campo Sports Registration
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.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER |
NEW: CAREER TALK--DATA SCIENTIST Join us for pizza with a Data Scientist to learn about careers in the field. Data Science combines data and computer technology to guide corporations to make better decisions. All grades welcome. September 2, lunchtime in E13. Register here.
SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLD STUDENT HELP DURING LUNCH Students who come from single-parent households may need extra assistance to navigate the college application process. All grades welcome! September 7, 21 and October 5, E13 (College & Career Center). Register here.
FIRST-TO-GO LUNCHES First-generation students come from families where neither parent has a four-year degree or higher from a college or university. The College & Career Center strives to support and serve anyone who identifies as first-generation. All grades welcome! August 24, September 14, 28, October 12 in E13, College & Career Center. Register here.
COLLEGE VISITS ON OUR CAMPUS About 70 colleges have registered already; more sign up daily! These include: Loyola Univ-Chicago, Boston Univ, Univ of Oregon, Univ of Chicago, USC, Boston College, Oregon State Univ, Colorado State Fort Collins, TCU, Purdue. All grades welcome - pick up a pack in E13. See the full list and register in Naviance > Colleges > College visits.
MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR
Click here for all the latest information from the College & Career Center.
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER |
NEW: COME VISIT THE NEW WELLNESS CENTER AT BTSN! The Wellness Center is up and running in its NEW expanded location in room B3! Please take a few minutes to swing by at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 25th to see the new Center and check out the programs and services available to all Campo students. Services include health education, lunch time activities, individual counseling, and a safe and inviting place for students to get the support they need. This list is just a fraction of the services and support offered by our Wellness Center staff, come by to learn more! Jenna Wrobel, Wellness Center Coordinator, will be there at 5:45pm to show you around and answer any questions.
Keep up with us on Instagram @campowellness.
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CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING |
NEW: COME SEE US AT BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! DEIB is looking forward to seeing everyone at the Parent's Club meeting at Back to School night this week. Please come see us at our table and let us know how you'd like to get involved in creating a sense of belonging for all our students and making everyone at Campo feel welcome!
PARENT ED OPPORTUNITY Belonging-The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, by Geoffrey L. Cohen. Campo DEIB is hosting a parent ed event on Cohen's new book Belonging. The book release is September 13. In the meantime, learn more about Professor Cohen's groundbreaking research here.
Details for the book club event in November to follow. Stay tuned!
WE ARE SEEKING A VOLUNTEER with social media savvy (or who is willing to learn from our current expert!) to help us keep our platforms updated every two weeks. Contact louise@dnicampo.com. If you are interested in being involved in our committee, please email rob@dnicampo.com to connect.
Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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If you have parent education topic ideas or shareable resources, please reach out to Parent Education Chair Sheila Castilla. For information and parent education opportunities, visit the parent education page on the CPC website.
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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
MEF KICKS OFF THE 2022-2023 GIVING CAMPAIGN Let’s do this again! The recommended annual donation is $1,500 per student, but every donation makes a difference, so please donate at a level that is right for you. Join in this year’s Giving Campaign by making a donation, setting up a payment plan to spread your donation out over time (select monthly gift), or making a pledge to donate later. Thank you for creating possibilities at Campolindo!
REGISTRATION FOR THE FORE OUR SCHOOLS GOLF TOURNAMENT IS OPEN! Fore our Schools is hosting their golf tournament to support Moraga public schools on September 19 at the Moraga Country Club. Register today! If you don't want to play, but you'd like to help out, please sign up to volunteer here. This is going to be a great event!
For information about MEF, visit moragaeducation.org. If you have questions, please reach out to MEF@moraga.k12.ca.us. Thank you for supporting Campolindo!
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NEW: DATE CHANGE--UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID WEBINAR September 29, 6:30-7:30pm (over Zoom). Join this webinar to understand how to navigate the financial aid process. Registration link coming soon.
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER SENIOR TSHIRT!! The Campo Spiritwear Store has reopened for a limited time! We are accepting orders through August 31st, with delivery the week of September 24th. This will be the last chance to get the traditional senior tshirt, so order now!
IMPORTANT DATES Welcome back, Cougs! Here are some key dates to keep in mind:
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Thursday, Aug 25th Back to School Night. We will have our first Parent Meeting afterward. We will be looking for help with many of our BIG events like Senior Ball, Graduation and Grad Night. So much to talk about! Location will be announced soon.
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Saturday, Sept 10th Parent Party!! Buy tickets here.
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Friday, October 14th Snack Shack hosted by the Class of 2023 during the Acalanes football game. More details on how to help to come
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Oct 18-21st Homecoming Week! No more waiting! Get your Homecoming T-shirts while your checkbooks are still out! Designs will be created by the Class of 2023 Leadership Team and shirts will be passed our during the Spirit Week. Click here to order yours now and check it off your list. Soon there will be a SignUpGenius where you can help the kids with snacks, ladders, painters tape and everything else we need to decorate the Senior Hall.
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT TALK Learn about the college application process and the resources provided by the College & Career Center. September 6, 6:30-7:30pm, Library. Register here.
NAVIANCE WORKSHOP FOR SENIOR PARENTS/STUDENTS Learn how to use Naviance to research colleges, build a college list and complete tasks required for college applications. September 19, 2:00-3:30pm (7th period), E13. Register here.
PREPARING TO SEND COLLEGE APPS THIS FALL? Come to Academies in the College & Career Center each Wednesday and Friday. Upcoming topics: Things to do now and how to update Naviance, Understanding the college app process, How to build a good college list, and College Essay help. As the weeks progress we’ll move on to completing the CSU, UC, and Common Applications online. Regardless of the top, come to get your questions answered and work done!
SEVENTH PERIOD COLLEGE APP AND ESSAY HELP Starting August 23. Register here.
OTHER EVENTS See the College & Career Center section for information on college visits on our campus, First-to-Go Lunch program, and help for students of single-parent households.
Senior College/Career Checklist
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @campo2023.
For additional Class of 2023 information, visit our webpage here.
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REMINDER!! SOPHOMORE SNACK SHACK THIS WEEK! Friday, August 26th. Sign up to work in the snack shack, BBQ, donate food, or donate money. This is one of our major fundraisers for the class, so please sign up!
NEW: HOMECOMING WEEK October 18th-21st. Get your homecoming t-shirts while your checkbooks are still out! Designs will be created by the Class of 2025 Leadership team and shirts will be passed out during the spirit week. Click here to order yours now! Stay tuned for a signup genius where you can sign up to help the kids with snacks, ladders, supplies, and decoration help.
NEW: FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT TALK, October 25, 6:30-7:30pm, Library. Learn how the College & Career Center supports Freshmen and Sophomore. Get your questions answered. Register here.
SAVE THE DATE! Sophomore Class Parent Party, September 17th, 6:30-9:30pm at the Thompsons' house. Tickets can be purchased at the Campo Webstore. $50 per person. Hope to see you there!
Sophomore College/Career Planning
For additional Class of 2025 information, visit our webpage here.
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NEW: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT, Thursday, August 25 Join us afterward for our first Class of 2026 parent meeting to learn more about how we support our freshman class, upcoming events and how you can get involved. Location to be announced.
NEW: HOMECOMING WEEK, October 18-21 Our awesome homecoming tee shirts are coming soon (Spirit Week!) and you won’t want to miss purchasing one (or more!). Also look for a SignUpGenius soon where you can help the kids with everything they’ll need to decorate Freshman Hall!
NEW: FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT TALK, October 25, 6:30-7:30pm, Library. Learn how the College & Career Center supports Freshmen and Sophomore. Get your questions answered. Register here.
FRESHMAN SNACK SHACK Friday, September 23rd during the Monte Vista football game. Stay tuned for a SignUpGenius link! Sign up to work in the snack shack, BBQ, donate food, or donate money. This is one of our major fundraisers for the class so please sign up!
FRESHMAN CLASS PARENT PARTY Saturday, September 24 Tickets now on sale for the Class of 2026 Parent Party fundraiser. Come mingle and enjoy some great food & drinks at the Cecchin residence. Tickets are only $55 per person/$110 a couple and can be purchased here. 100% of the proceeds will benefit our class!
Freshman College/Career Planning
For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage here.
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