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THIS WEEK: PARENT ED ON STUDENT SAFETY, SEPTEMBER 1, 6:30-8:30PM The first event of the season will be on Student Safety and we will be hosting refreshments as we warmly welcome you back to Campolindo. Event will be held in the CPAC. Details in Parent Ed section below. Register here.
NEW: PICKLE BALL SOCIAL FOR PARENTS This is a Class of 2024 fundraiser, but all parents are welcome! Come socialize and have fun while learning about the great game of Pickle Ball! Instructor will be provided and all levels of experience are welcome! Saturday, October 1, 5:00-6:30pm at MCC. Tickets are $50 on the Campo Webstore and include food/drinks. If you would like to to sponsor this event and donate any amount, we will list your business or name on various posters located on the courts. Any questions, contact Jill Hudson.
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.
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.
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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CLUBS! Want to start a new club? Come to Academy August 31st in E9.
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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 MR. RUBEY Hello Campo Community. This year marks my 26th year as an educator. I started working with youth as a competitive rowing coach in Seattle, WA. Our team would travel to events in San Diego and Boston, and regularly competed at the National Championships. Over the ensuing years, I taught at Truckee High School, Berkeley High School Independent Study Program, Redwood High School in Larkspur, Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley; and last but not least, I taught Chemistry the 2nd semester of 2022 here at Campo. Click here to read more... | |
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NEW: CPC COMMITTEE OPENINGS The Campo Parents Club is still looking for a few parents to help lead some activities. We need someone to lead Campus Clean Up, to help co-chair Parent Ed, and to lead Emergency Prep. If you are interested or would like more info, contact the CPC President.
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: MANDATORY ACADEMY FOR FALL SPORTS ATHLETES There will be a mandatory Academy for all Fall Sports Athletes on the following dates in the Big Gym:
9/7 Football, Boys Water Polo, Girls Tennis, Sideline Cheer
9/9 Girls Water Polo, Girls Volleyball, Girls Golf, Competition Cheer, Cross Country
NEW: CAMPO ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIPS Didn't have a chance to become a 2022-23 Campo Athletic Boosters Member during Campo Registration? We have opened up the Campo Webstore for Membership purchases through September 2nd. Thanks in advance for your support of Campo athletics!! Any questions, please contact president@campoathleticboosters.com!
NEW: LIVE-STREAM BROADCASTING ROLES Have an interest in Announcing Campo athletic events or producing sports broadcasts or leading our effort to expand the depth and breadth of live-stream broadcasting here at Campo? We'd love to hear from you and engage you in the effort to create a world-class broadcasting capability at Campo. Please reach out to president@campoathleticboosters.com to discuss the opportunities!
NEW: FOOTBALL FAN HOODIES Available to purchase through September 7. Click here to order.
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.
SPRING SOFTBALL Interested in trying out for softball in the spring? Come to our preseason conditionings! 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!
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.
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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CAREER TALK--DATA SCIENTIST Join us for pizza with Mr. Zo Obradovic who works for the Philadelphia Phillies. He works with the players, coaches, scouts, and the front office to help them make better decisions using data. He has degrees in Computer Science from Purdue and the University of Chicago. Come hear about how data science can be applied in the real world. Space limited to 25 students. 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! 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 pass 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 | 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 | |
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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NEW: PARENT ED EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 1 The first event of the season will be on Student Safety and we will be hosting refreshments as we warmly welcome you back to Campolindo. We look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, September 1 from 6:30-8:00pm at the CPAC. Topics to be covered include:
- Campolindo’s approach to Student Safety (Campolindo Administration).
- Specific Campolindo plans for shelter in place, lockdown, and evacuation (Campolindo Administration).
- Fire safety at Campolindo and across the broader community (Moraga-Orinda Fire Department).
- Student safety at Campolindo and across the broader community (Moraga Police Department).
- Parent questions and answers.
Register here.
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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NEW: WE ARE 21% OF THE WAY TO REACHING OUR GOAL Thank you to all of you who have donated to the Giving Campaign so far. If you haven’t yet donated, you can do so at the Campo Webstore or on our website. Watch this short video to see what your MEF donations fund.
NEW: MEF OPEN HOUSE & BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 7-8:30PM AT THE JM LIBRARY Join us to learn more about MEF and to hear updates from MSD and AUHSD Superintendents and Campo’s Principal Pete Alvarez. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP here.
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: LAST CLASS OF 2023 PARENT PARTY! Come join us for the last Parent Party for the Class of 2023 happening on Saturday, September 10th from 5:30-8:30pm. Cost is $60/ person and covers Mexican themed dinner, drinks, and dessert. Tickets can be purchased online in the webstore or by clicking here. If you cannot make it but want to help support the class you can make a donation here.
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!
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.
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.
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 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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NEW: CLASS OF 2024 PICKLE BALL SOCIAL Come socialize and have fun while learning about the great game of Pickle Ball! Instructor will be provided and all levels of experience are welcome! Saturday, October 1, 5:00-6:30pm at MCC. Tickets are $50 on the Campo Webstore and include food/drinks. If you would like to to sponsor this event and donate any amount, we will list your business or name on various posters located on the courts. Any questions, contact Jill Hudson.
JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT TALK Learn what Juniors should be doing this year to help align them with their college or other post-graduation plans. October 6, 6:30-7:30pm, Library. Register here.
JUNIOR SNACK SHACK Junior Class Snack Shack on Friday, October 28th, Campo vs. Las Lomas! Please join us and volunteer in snack shack, bbq, or donate food/cash! SignUpGenius link coming soon!
Junior College/Career Checklist
For additional Class of 2024 information, visit our webpage here.
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NEW: SOPHOMORE CLASS SNACK SHACK Thank you so much, sophomore parents, for your donations and your hard work in the snack shack on Friday night. Our class was able to raise $4,000 for the sophomore class. Special thanks to Anne Robles for her help getting the snack shack ready.
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!
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.
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.
Sophomore College/Career Planning
For additional Class of 2025 information, visit our webpage here.
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NEW: DO YOU PLAY IN A BAND OR SPIN LIKE A DJ? If yes, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to rebecca@metzpr.com to discuss a possible gig at the Parent Party on 9/24.
FRESHMAN SNACK SHACK Friday, September 23rd during the Monte Vista football game. This is one of our major fundraisers for the class so please sign up to help make it a success.
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 fabulous home of Sara and Tim Cecchin. Tickets are only $55 per person/$110 a couple and can be purchased here. 100% of the proceeds will benefit our class!
HOMECOMING WEEK, October 18-21 Homecoming tee shirts are arriving soon (Spirit Week!) and you won’t want to miss purchasing one (or more!). Be on the lookout for a SignUpGenius where you can register to help our students with everything they’ll need to decorate Freshman Hall.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT TALK, October 25, 6:30-7:30pm, Library. Learn how the College & Career Center supports Freshmen and Sophomores. Get your questions answered. Register here.
Follow us on Instagram @campoclassof26
Freshman College/Career Planning
For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage here.
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