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TODAY: ARSHAY COOPER EVENT Join us September 19, 6:30-7:30pm at the Acalanes Performing Arts Center for this can’t miss event: an interactive chat with Arshay Cooper. His book, “A Most Beautiful Thing,”is a true story of a group of young men growing up on Chicago's West side who transform their lives when they form the first all-black high-school rowing team in the nation. The film adaptation of the book is star-studded and streaming now on Peacock and Amazon Prime. It is narrated by rapper Common, and executive produced by Common and NBA stars Grant Hill and Dwayne Wade, along with Grammy-winning producer 9th Wonder. Read flyer here.
TODAY: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC POPS CONCERT Join us September 19, 7:00-9:00pm in the CPAC for live music performed by various Campo instrumental bands. Come watch and support our student musicians!
NEW: BUY YOUR HOMECOMING TSHIRTS NOW! Each year, every grade makes a specific shirt to wear during the Friday of Homecoming that goes with the theme. The design and color are a surprise and a fundraiser for your class events, like prom etc. Click here to purchase. Deadline to order is September 25.
NEW: MEF WEEK OF GIVING STARTS TODAY! Your MEF donations create possibilities at Campolindo every day. If you have already donated to this year’s Giving Campaign, thank you! If you haven’t donated yet, please make your donation today, pledge to donate later, or set up a payment plan to pay over time. You can designate your donation to Campolindo when you donate--and remember to see if your company will match your donation. Every donation makes a difference!
NEW: CLUBS AT CAMPOLINDO Click here to find a complete list: CAMPO CLUBS 2022-2023
NEW: SENIOR CAP & GOWN AND ANNOUNCEMENT ORDERS DEADLINE The Jostens Representative will be in the Quad on Wednesday, September 21 during Lunch for cap/gown and graduation announcement orders. Please be sure to place your graduation order at this time or online at Jostens.com no later than September 21.
NEW: CAMPO CHOIR FALL CONCERT September 27, 7:30pm. Join us next week in the CPAC for the first choir performance of the year. Come enjoy the beautiful voices of the concert choir, chamber singers, and treble ensemble.
NEW: SAT REGISTRATION The next SAT that will be administered at Campo will be on November 5. The deadline to register for the November 5 test date is on October 7. Register here. Any questions, contact Mary Kenny-Broda.
NEW: ACT AND SAT PRACTICE TESTS AND BOOT CAMPS Tried & True Tutoring is offering practice exams and study sessions on our campus. The practice exams are a great opportunity to find out how you would perform on a real exam and determine which exam is right for you. The boot camps are high-energy crash courses designed to quickly familiarize students with key strategies for success on the exams. Registration link and more info can be found here.
NEW: SUSTAINABLE LEADERS IN ACTION Is your student interested in sustainability, climate change, or the environment? Sustainable Leaders in Action (SLIA) is the youth leadership branch of Sustainable Contra Costa, made up of both high school and college students. Click here for more info.
UPDATE: NEW DATE FOR ACALANES UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM Wednesday, October 12, 7:00pm, at the Del Valle Education Center. See flyer for more information.
CAMPO SERVICE AWARDS--KEEP TRACK OF YOUR HOURS Students who volunteer in the community may be eligible for a Service Award. Completed hours and applications will be accepted no later than April 21, 2023. There is a new online only application process this year and we are returning to the 30 hour minimum. For details, guidelines, and application information, please visit the Volunteer Service Award page on the Campo website or visit CPC Volunteer Service Award on the CPC website.
CSF APPLICATIONS The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) application will be completed online this semester and the submission window will run from September 1-September 23. 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. Questions? Contact Duane Magno in the Counseling Office.
LEADERSHIP UPDATES Events happening on campus--remind your students!
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PASSIONATE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE? Join Sunrise Bay Area's high school team! The Sunrise Movement is a national youth-led movement fighting for climate justice and a greener future. Fill out google form to get connected.
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CAREER ASSESSMENT October 19 & 21 College & Career Center is hosting a 2-part career assessment to help students learn how to identify their career interests and research compatible jobs. Open to 10th-12th grade, sign up for Academy with Mrs. Batcheller.
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SENIOR PANORAMIC PHOTO October 26 during Academy.
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CONGRATS TO GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS They won the Logan Tournament beating out the previous year's NCS champion AND Miramonte.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS | |
CAMPO PARENT DEIB COMMITTEE If you are committed to improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Campolindo and have time to volunteer, please contact Rob Schwartz. They are looking to grow their already active, engaged, and committed group.
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.
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THIS WEEK: GIRLS LACROSSE Interested in trying out for Girls Lacrosse in the spring? Come out to play Fall Ball! Fall Ball is intended to sharpen skills, work on fundamentals and invite new players to come learn the game. Practice starts on the turf on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm for 6 weeks starting Tuesday, September 20 and going through Thursday, October 27. You will need a stick, cleats (soccer cleats work) and eye goggles. We are asking for a $40/player donation for Fall Ball. Register here.
MORAGA ROTARY SEPTEMBER SPEAKERS Moraga Rotary's weekly speakers will feature Campo Football Coach Kevin Macy on September 27. See flyer for details.
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!
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 |
FIRST GENERATION/FOREIGN STUDENT UNION LUNCH HANGOUT Will you be first-generation-to-college or are you from another country and want to meet other like-minded students to learn about the college and career process? Join the new First Gen/Foreign Student Union Club in the College & Career Center at lunchtime on Wednesdays. All grades are welcome! September 21 & 28, in E13. Register here.
CAREER ASSESSMENT ACADEMIES October 19 & 21 We are hosting a 2-part Career Assessment to help students learn how to identify their career interests and research compatible jobs.
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Part 1, October 19: Take the career assessment and see the results
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Part 2, October 21: Learn how to research compatible jobs, including education requirements, what the work involves, how the field is trending, salary, location, etc.
Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Sign up for BOTH sessions on Teachmore under Batcheller.
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 |
UPDATE: DONATIONS NEEDED! Thank you to those families who have reached out and donated the requested items. What a fantastic community! The Campo Wellness Center is still looking for one more patio umbrella and a vacuum cleaner for the post-lunch clean up. If you can help, please email Amy Spillane.
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. You can also check out this easy to read flyer. Find even more suicide prevention resources on our Wellness webpage here.
For information and details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities visit our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness.
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CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING |
DRIVERS NEEDED FOR CAMPO'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STUDENT CLUB On Friday mornings in September, members of Campo's diversity and inclusion student club, the Cultivate Thinking Club, will provide age-appropriate DEIB classroom lessons and activities to 5th graders at each of Moraga's local Elementary schools. We are in need of drivers to transport student club members to-and-from the elementary schools between 10-11am. If you are available to drive on one (or several) of these Fridays, please sign up here.
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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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
NEW: MEF WEEK OF GIVING STARTS TODAY! Your MEF donations create possibilities at Campolindo every day. If you have already donated to this year’s Giving Campaign, thank you! If you haven’t donated yet, please make your donation today, pledge to donate later, or set up a payment plan to pay over time. You can designate your donation to Campolindo when you donate--and remember to see if your company will match your donation. Every donation makes a difference!
Watch this short video to see what your MEF donations fund. 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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TODAY: 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.
NEW: CAP/GOWN & ANNOUNCEMENT ORDERS The Jostens representative will be in the Quad on Wednesday, September 21 during lunch for cap/gown and graduation announcement orders. Please be sure to place your order at this time or online at Jostens.com no later than September 21.
NEW: THANK YOU! Thank you to all who came out for the Senior Parent Party and special thanks to the Whipples for offering their beautiful back yard once again! We also enjoyed hearing from some of the Seniors who were visiting and thanked us for our support.
NEW: SNACK SHACK FUNDRAISER Our next big event is our snack shack fundraiser. We are hosting Friday, October 14th as we play against the Acalanes Dons on our home turf! Please sign up to help work or donate to make this night as successful as possible. It is our last one, people, so let's knock it out of the park! Sign up here.
NEW: HOMECOMING quickly follows starting on October 18! Order your HoCo class t-shirt now (click here) and look forward to the big theme reveal soon. We will also need some support for the Homecoming Hallway Decoration. Click here for SignUpGenius to help with ladders, tools, snacks and supplies.
UC APPLICATION ACADEMY September 28 & 30 in the College & Career Center. Our very own Mr. Magno is an application reader for UC Berkeley. He will be talking about how to present your best UC application and how to avoid common mistakes. Since the talk on both days will be identical, students can register for only ONE of these two academies. Space is limited to 30 students. Register under Batcheller in Teachmore.
APPLYING TO A CSU? Attend a 2022 CSU College Nights event this September to meet with campus representatives from all 23 campuses across California. For more information visit here.
FREE WEBINAR ON UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID September 29, 6:30-7:30pm (over Zoom). Join financial aid expert Matt Mulhern of College Aid Pro to learn the do's & don'ts of navigating the scholarship & financial aid world (even if you won't be eligible!). Regardless of your family's financial situation or the student's academic profile, every family can and should pay a discounted price for college. You will leave with a clear understanding of how the college aid process works and how to put your family in the best possible position in this ever-changing college landscape. Register here.
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: THANK YOU! Thank you to all who came out for the Junior Parent Party and special thanks to the Cecchin Family for offering their beautiful backyard once again!
NEW: HOMECOMING! Order your Junior HoCo class t-shirt now (click here) and look forward to the big theme reveal soon. DEADLINE TO ORDER IS SEPTEMBER 25TH!!!! We will also need some support for the Homecoming hallway decoration which is happening on Monday, October 17th. Please sign up to help with ladders, tools, snacks or supplies. (SUG to follow soon.)
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER CHECK-IN WITH JUNIORS September 30, during Lunch, in E13. The College & Career Center is inviting Juniors to join us at lunch to get your college and career related questions answered. Are you wondering what the college application process is all about; what alternatives to college are offered; how to explore careers or college majors; how to research colleges to find a good fit; what you can be doing now to set yourself up for your post-graduation plan? We're here to help, so bring your questions to us! Register here.
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 28, 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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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER CHECK-IN WITH FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES October 14, during Lunch, in E13. The College & Career Center is inviting Freshmen and Sophomores to join us to get your college and career related questions answered. Do you want to learn how to explore careers or college majors; learn about alternatives to college after high school; learn how you can maximize your time at Campo to set yourself up for your post-graduation plans? We're here to help, so bring your questions to us! Register here.
HOMECOMING WEEK October 18-21 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 Sophomores. Get your questions answered. Register here.
Sophomore College/Career Planning
For additional Class of 2025 information, visit our webpage here.
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FRESHMAN SNACK SHACK Friday, September 23 during the Monte Vista football game. Too busy to buy items for the snack shack? Cash buyouts are great, too! Check out the SignUpGenius TODAY for lots of options to contribute. Let's make this fundraiser at our next home game a big $$$ success!
FRESHMAN CLASS PARENT PARTY Saturday, September 24 Get your tickets NOW 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!
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER CHECK-IN WITH FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES October 14, during Lunch, in E13. The College & Career Center is inviting Freshmen and Sophomores to join us to get your college and career related questions answered. Do you want to learn how to explore careers or college majors; learn about alternatives to college after high school; learn how you can maximize your time at Campo to set yourself up for your post-graduation plans? We're here to help, so bring your questions to us! Register here.
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.
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Freshman College/Career Planning
For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage here.
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