Monday, September 18, 2023

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IMPORTANT DATES

September 19, CPC General Board Meeting

September 25-29, Homecoming Week

September 30, Homecoming Dance

October 9, Non School Day

October 11, How To Navigate Life Presentation

October 13, End of 1st Quarter

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: ACADEMIC SUPPORTS & RESOURCES AT CAMPO Join us for an informative event in the Campolindo Library this Wednesday, September 20, from 5:30-6:30pm. This in-person gathering is designed to provide parents with valuable insights into the various supports and resources available to their students. Whether you have questions about academics, wellness, or college counseling, our expert speakers will offer valuable insight and guidance. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other parents and learn how we can best work together to support your child's education. We look forward to seeing you there!


NEW: WONDERING ABOUT HOMECOMING? Here is an FAQ on Homecoming that will hopefully answer many of your questions or help your student. Questions? Contact Lindsay Webb-Peploe.


NEW: HOMECOMING CHAPERONES NEEDED! If you can help out on Saturday night, September 30 from 7-9, we need lots of Homecoming chaperones. It is FUN and a great way to see Campo life. Contact Lindsay Webb-Peploe.


NEW: CLUBS AT CAMPO We just had club day at Campolindo. We will be rebuilding our Club Website, but until then, here is a list of clubs this year at Campolindo. 


NEW: CAMPO SWAP We will be selling vintage Campo gear on Wednesday, September 20, in the quad to raise money for sustainability projects around Campo. If you have Campo gear at home that you don't want anymore, please drop it off in the box in front of the Attendance Office. Thank you! 


CAMPO PARENTS CLUB MEETING Campolindo Parents Club will be holding a general board meeting on September 19 in the Campo Library from 9-10:30am. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend. Please visit the Campo Parents Club website to review the agenda. Review the financials here. Any questions, please contact CPC president Wendy Reicher.


CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER September 19, 5-9pm, Chipotle Lafayette. Great night to get dinner at Chipotle benefiting Men's and Women's Water Polo teams which will receive 33% of event sales. Display a photo of this flyer on your phone or order online using CODE: K9A2EHW.


CSF APPLICATION DEADLINE ON FRIDAY The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) application will be completed online this semester and the submission window will close on September 22. CSF is a statewide organization that honors outstanding high school students for their academic achievements based upon each semester's grades. Complete information about CSF, including the online application form that must be completed to qualify for membership, can be found here: CSF Application. Questions? Contact Duane Magno in the Counseling Office.


HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR PURPOSE? Wednesday October 11, 7-8:15pm, Principal Alvarez is really excited to have co-author Tim Klein, How To Navigate Life, engage the community in conversation around purpose and belonging. He will be a part of this event and hopes you will be too. Register now for this free in-person event here. Sneak preview on this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by co-authors Tim Klein and Dr. Belle Liang of How To Navigate Life to discuss the purpose mindset. Listen here.


AMPLIFY THE ARTS ANNOUNCES: A Celebration of the Arts - A Benefit Concert for the Campolindo Performing Arts Center. Join us October 14 and/or October 15 for a once in a lifetime concert featuring performances from Campolindo’s illustrious performing arts alumni now seen professionally on stage, in the pit, and on the screen! Visit our Benefit Concert page for more information. Tickets on sale now for donors with early access and September 21 for the general public. Click here for giving and benefit details.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MAKER FAIRE FIELD TRIP The Campo Library is hosting a field trip to the Maker Faire on Mare Island on October 20. Any students who are interested in robotics, coding, art, crafting, building, costumes, cosplay, instruments, etc, are welcome! We need volunteers to be drivers and chaperones from 9am-4pm. Contact Ms. Herring if you would like to volunteer. For more information about the Maker Faire, click here.


CONTRA COSTA SHARK TANK YOUTH COMPETITION The Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition is a new competition designed to encourage youth entrepreneurship. K-12 students can win $1,000 to launch or grow their business. When young people succeed as entrepreneurs, they improve their own lives while also contributing to the economic development of their local communities. Visit www.contracostasharktank.org to learn more and apply. Finalists will be selected by the Campolindo Entrepreneurship Club, and winners selected by a panel of judges on February 6, 2024 at the Lafayette Library. Deadline to apply is November 15!

ATHLETICS NEWS

FEMALE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SIGN UP The Campo Athletic Boosters is sponsoring a (free) Female Strength and Conditioning Program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm starting October 2 in Campo's Weight Room. Please use this Sign Up Sheet to sign up for as many sessions as you'd like.


CAMPOLINDO FOOTBALL TICKETS Football tickets for all HOME games must be purchased in advance on GoFan.co. Students with ASB and/ or Campo Boosters Card holders will be admitted without a ticket. There will NOT be cash ticket sales at the game.

 

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

Refer to the Upcoming Events section of the website for upcoming Academies, College Visits, and Events.


NEW: CSU COLLEGE NIGHT Meet with campus representatives and learn how to get ready for college. September 26, 6pm in Burlingame, September 28, 6pm at Sac State. Details and registration here.


NEW: CAREER TALKS Come hear professionals talk about their careers and their journey to get there. One Friday/month during lunch. Register here.

Upcoming Talk: September 29--Software Engineering/Design  


NEW: VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS WEBINAR OCTOBER 4 Learn about FinAid and Scholarships from the College Aid Pro. Register here


JUNIOR PARENT WEBINAR Learn what your Junior should be doing this year to work towards their post-graduation plans and how you can support them. September 26, 6:30-7:30pm. Zoom link coming soon.


INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR Have you thought about attending an international university? Sometimes they are more economical than domestic universities. Come learn more and meet representatives from international universities. September 27, 6:30pm at Acalanes High School Library. This is a free event and no registration is required.


FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT TALK Learn how your freshman or sophomore student can navigate their way through high school to align themselves with their post-graduation plans. October 3, 6:30-7:30pm at Campolindo Library.


TRIED & TRUE TUTORING Students interested in boosting their SAT score or taking the Practice ACT exam under real testing conditions should consider these opportunities! Tried & True is offering a SAT Boot Camp targeting the 10/7/23 Official SAT, and a Practice ACT Exam. Details and registration can be found here.


MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR

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

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH Suicide is one of the leading causes of preventable death in our nation today. Education is key to prevention! Being aware of the signs associated with suicide, suicide facts and statistics, and how to get support for at-risk youth can help save lives. Never be reluctant to get involved and always take your child's desire or intent to harm themselves seriously. Visit the NAMI website here to learn about warning signs, risk factors, and how to handle a crisis. Find even more suicide prevention resources on our Wellness webpage here.


Stay tuned for more details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities by visiting our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness

CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

NEW: CAMPO DEIB TAILGATE Friday October 6, 6:30pm, join us for pizza while it lasts. Look for our banner at the entrance to Bob Wilson Stadium before the Varsity football game against College Park.


COMMUNITY BOOK READ Join us at Orinda Books on Thursday, September 21, 5:30-7:00pm, for an evening of conversation and community building as we kick off this year's All Community Read of They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. We'll learn about this award-winning graphic novel which details Takei's experience in Japanese incarceration camps during World War II, and reflect on the role of upstanders at pivotal moments in history. Please RSVP to Ruby Welsh Ferreyra by September 18


HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR PURPOSE? Wednesday October 11, 7-8:15pm, Principal Alvarez is really excited to have co-author Tim Klein, How To Navigate Life, engage the community in conversation around purpose and belonging. He will be a part of this event and hopes you will be too. Register now for this free in-person event here. Sneak preview on this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Tom Vander Ark is joined by co-authors Tim Klein and Dr. Belle Liang of How To Navigate Life to discuss the purpose mindset. Listen here.


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

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PAY-TO-PLAY PARTIES Sign up to attend an MEF Pay-to-Play Party here. Interested in hosting a party? Learn more here.


ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN Your donations fund the MEF grant to Campolindo! Learn more.


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: THANK YOU! A special thank you to the Cecchin Family and Mr. Duffy's band The Ripplers for making the Senior Parent party a success! We greatly appreciate all of the Senior Parents and loved seeing everyone on the dance floor!!! 


HOMECOMING September 24-30 Students will have themed events throughout the week with the big game on Friday 9/29 and the dance on Saturday 9/30. Sign up here to help w/hallway decorating on Sunday, September 24!


SENIOR SNACK SHACK Friday, October 27 We are hosting the Snack Shack for the best home Football game this year - against Miramonte! As the date nears, keep your eye out for the signup to contribute to the concessions and/or volunteer to spend time with fellow senior parents at the window or behind the grill that night!


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.


Senior College/Career Checklist

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

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

LAST CHANCE: BUY YOUR PARENT PARTY TICKETS BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20!! The 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. Limited tickets available at the door. Sign up now!


UPDATE: JUNIOR SNACK SHACK ON OCTOBER 6 Please sign up to work in the snack shack, BBQ, or donate $$ to shop for concession supplies. This is one of our biggest Junior fundraisers of the year. Please help out! It’s a great way to meet other parents in our class. Sign up here.


JUNIOR HOMECOMING HALL DECORATING ON SEPTEMBER 24 Parents and kids are welcome! Sign up here.


JUNIOR PARENT WEBINAR Learn what your Junior should be doing this year to work towards their post-graduation plans and how you can support them. September 26, 6:30-7:30pm. Zoom link coming soon.


Junior College/Career Checklist

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

SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS

HELP DECORATE THE SOPHOMORE HALL ON SEPTEMBER 24 AT CAMPO Both students and parents are welcome to join in this fun activity to kick off spirit week and homecoming. Sign up here.


FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT TALK Learn how your freshman or sophomore student can navigate their way through high school to align themselves with their post-graduation plans. October 3, 6:30-7:30pm at Campolindo Library.


Sophomore College/Career Planning

Follow us on Instagram @campoclassof26

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

FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS

HOMECOMING 2023 We need your help to create a memorable Homecoming experience for our students. Your donations, supplies, and manpower are invaluable in making this event a success. All students and parents are welcome! Stay tuned for the big reveal of the Freshman class theme at Campo. We can't wait to see you there!

Sept 24th: Hallway Decorating


FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT TALK Learn how your freshman or sophomore student can navigate their way through high school to align themselves with their post-graduation plans. October 3, 6:30-7:30pm at Campolindo Library.


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. 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

Follow us on Instagram @CampolindoClass2027

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

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