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NEW: CAMPOLINDO STUDENT UNION Campolindo is excited to announce that peer-mediation services will now be offered through our newly formed Student Union. The Student Union is dedicated to fostering a campus culture of inclusivity and belonging by helping students resolve differences and misunderstandings through respectful and mindful communication. For more information, click here.
NEW: MORAGA COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY, October 1 & 2. The town of Moraga has a rich history of community service, residents rolling up their sleeves to help people in need and to make Moraga and its extended community a better place. Of these ideals was born the Moraga Community Service Day project, with the singular goal of bringing the townsfolk together to assist those in need, and help beautify our schools and Town. This is your opportunity to help Moraga; to Care, Give & Connect! Register here.
NEW: CAMPO NIGHT LIVE Tickets go on sale Monday, October 3 at lunch. Tickets are $10 cash. Limited seating, four nights only. Faculty hosts are Mr. McNevin (October 12), Mr. Alvarez (October 13), Ms. Tarantino (October 14), and Mr. Donohoe (October 15). Campo Jazz Band will be featured all four nights.
NEW: 2023 CREATIVE YOUTH AWARDS Submissions are open October 10, 2022 - January 12, 2023. Categories include: creative writing, film, music composition, music performance, performance art, photography and visual art. More information here.
NEW: CAMPO GARDEN CLEANUP Campo's Leadership Sustainability Board is scheduling a workday in the Campo Garden for the Campo community on October 8 at 10am. We will be working on a variety of garden cleanup activities like mulching, planting, and installations. We would love your participation as well as the participation of your students (who can earn community service/volunteer hours for their participation). Hope to see you there!
CLUBS AT CAMPOLINDO Click here to find a complete list: CAMPO CLUBS 2022-2023
CAMPO CHOIR FALL CONCERT, September 27, 7:30pm. Join us tomorrow 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. Buy your tickets here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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NEW: NEXT COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE PRESENTATION Monday, September 26, Acalanes High School is hosting Julian Jenkins of Next College Student Athlete. This organization is a major sponsor of the CIF and provides services to student-athletes and their families that are interested in attending college and continuing in athletics. The presentation is at Acalanes High School at 7:00pm in the Performing Arts Center. It is free of charge and anyone is welcome to attend.
NEW: HOOPS 4 ALL Hoops 4 All is a nonprofit organization founded by Campo senior Alvaro Ledezma dedicated to making the sport of basketball accessible to underprivileged Bay Area communities. For its inaugural project, Hoops 4 All is partnering with Edward M. Downer Elementary of San Pablo to hold basketball camps for its students and make renovations to the school’s courts. If you’re interested in supporting the initiative consider checking out the project’s GoFundMe. Additionally, if your child is interested in coaching a team of Downer students at the Hoops 4 All basketball camps have them complete this Google Form or contact Alvaro.
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 | |
NEW: MORE CAREER FOCUSED EVENTS “What do I want to do when I grow up? Hmm, I’m not sure.” We’re here to help! This year the College & Career Center is working hard to expand our support to assist students identify compatible and meaningful careers. This includes Career Assessments in October, a monthly lunchtime Career Speaker Series, an overview from DVC on their certificate/AA degree Career-Education Programs, and more! We’re excited to help students find their unique path! Keep your eyes open as events become available and register early since space is limited.
NEW: DVC CAREER-EDUCATION PRESENTATION FOR STUDENTS, January 11, during Academy in the College & Career Center. Not only does DVC offer a transfer pathway to colleges and universities, they offer over 50 certificate and AA degree programs that provide students with the education needed for specific occupations. These programs are a terrific training ground for students who know a 4-year degree is not right for them. Register in Teachmore, under Batcheller.
NEW: VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR, October 9, 10:00-3:00pm. This virtual college fair is a great opportunity to connect with colleges from the comfort of your own home. Have a quick video chat with a rep, drop in on a virtual presentation, or send a question through chat. Note: the website lists the time as 1:00-6:00pm EDT which is 10:00-3:00pm our time. 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.
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 28, in E13. 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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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.
DO YOU LOVE KEEPING UP WITH SOCIAL MEDIA? Are you interested in sharing out news about making our school a more inclusive, compassionate place where all students feel welcomed and heard? We want to hear from you! DEIB's current social media expert will give you all the tips to help us keep our platforms updated every two weeks. Contact louise@dnicampo.com.
Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | |
UPDATE: MEF WEEK OF GIVING Thank you to all of you who donated during MEF's Week of Giving. Your MEF donations create possibilities at Campolindo every day. If you haven't donated yet, you still can! The Giving Campaign runs through the end of the school year. 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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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.
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. 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.
SNACK SHACK FUNDRAISER The Class of 2023 is running the Snack Shack on Friday, October 14th for the game against Acalanes. Please sign up to help work or donate to make this night as successful as possible by clicking here. It is our last one, people, so let's knock it out of the park!
HOMECOMING quickly follows starting on October 18! We will need some support for the Homecoming Hallway Decoration. Click here for SignUpGenius to help with ladders, tools, snacks and supplies.
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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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.
HOMECOMING! We will need some support for the Homecoming Hallway Decoration which is happening on Monday, October 17th. Please sign up here to help with ladders, tools, snacks or supplies.
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! Sign up here!
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 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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NEW: THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our Snack Shack and Class of 2026 Parent Party a huge success–we could not have done it without you! A special thanks to Sara and Tim Cecchin for sharing their beautiful home, our caterer extraordinaire Joe Van Noy of Van Noy Catering, and to all of our generous raffle item donors and bidders!
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 Please sign up here to help with everything our students will 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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