TODAY: CAMPO PARENTS CLUB MEETING The next Parents Club meeting is today, Monday, October 4th from 9-10:30am in the library. The agenda is posted on the CPC website. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
NEW: CHALLENGE SUCCESS--A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO COLLEGE ADMISSIONS What is “fit” and why does it matter? Are students who attend higher-ranked colleges better off later in life? What do college rankings really measure? Upcoming Workshop online tomorrow, October 5th. Click here for more information.
NEW: GUEST SPEAKER AT CAMPO--TIANNA BARTOLETTA Tianna Bartoletta is a professional track and field athlete from Elyria, Ohio that specializes in the short sprints, the 4x100m relay and the long jump. She is a two-time Olympian, a 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, a world-record holder, and a 3x world champion. All in the community are welcome to hear Tianna Bartoletta speak at the CPAC on October 18 at 6pm. Click here for more info.
NEW: AP EXAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN Please complete your registration for AP exams by payment through the CHS webstore, October 1st - November 5th. All students must be already registered for their AP Class Section through their College Board account.Click here for AP Exam Schedule. More information on the CHS website.
HOMECOMING IS THIS WEEK! What is homecoming, and what activities are there for the students? Find everything you need to know on our Homecoming FAQs. Parents, we need your help at the carnival! We need people to man some food stations and just be extra eyes. We promise it is a fun job and we can make sure your kid is far away! Click here to sign up. This is also spirit week-- click here to see each day's theme. Also, class homecoming t-shirts are available--see class sections below for ordering instructions.
CAMPOLINDO NIGHT LIVE TICKETS ON SALE TODAY, OCTOBER 4 Tickets will go on sale in the quad today, Monday, October 4th, at lunch only. $5 for students; $10 for other members of the community--CASH ONLY, please. Doors open at 6:30pm. Doors CLOSE and shows begin at 7pm. NO ENTRY AFTER 7pm.
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Thursday, October 14 GUEST HOST: Mr. Verbanszky
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Friday, October 15 GUEST HOST: Mr. Carlyle
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Saturday, October 16 GUEST HOST Ms. Sieckert
Campo Night Live Band performing all 3 nights.
PEER TUTORING CENTER OPEN STARTING OCTOBER 10 If your student is interested in getting help from an experienced tutor, they can sign up on TeachMore. Wednesdays will be English/History/World Language focused; Fridays will be Math/Science focused. If you have questions, email Mrs. Henson.
CAMPO PARENTS BOOK CLUB Please join the Campolindo Parents Club Book Group on Thursday, October 28 from 7:00-8:00pm in the Campo library to discuss Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be, by Frank Bruni and Who Gets In And Why, A Year Inside College Admissions, by Jeffrey Selingo. Attendance is limited to 40 and masks are required. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience. We hope to see you there!
CAMPO TEACHER & STAFF LUNCHEON The first quarter of school has wrapped up and it’s time to pamper our wonderful Campo teachers and staff with a delicious fall luncheon, scheduled for Friday, October 29th. Click here to sign up to help out with food and/or drinks . Questions? Contact Molly Guthrie.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS |
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LUNCH DISTRIBUTION The lunch is free, but the lines are long! We need parent help to get the lunches distributed in a timely manner. This is a quick and easy volunteer job to help get the students fed quickly! Click here to sign up. A huge thank you to parents who have already volunteered! You are making a big difference and the lines are shorter!! Campo parents rock!!!
CLASS PARENT VOLUNTEERS Details below in Class News Section
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COMPETITIVE CHEER AND WRESTLING Unvaccinated athletes are required to do either 1 PCR test or two Rapid Tests per week. Vaccinated athletes are required to do one PCR or one Rapid Test per week. At-home tests will not be accepted.
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BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, AND SIDELINE CHEER Unvaccinated athletes are required to do either 1 PCR test or two Rapid Tests per week. At-home tests will not be accepted.
These testing requirements apply for both in season and open gym opportunities. If your student is currently vaccinated, please upload their vaccination information by using the following link, if you have not done so already: CHS Vaccination Verification. The Campolindo School Nurse will be reaching out to athletes participating in indoor sports for on campus testing times. Masks are required for all indoor sports for athletes and spectators. The only exception is for athletes of Competitive Cheer and Wrestling, which will not compete with masks on.
UPDATE: BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP MERCHANDISE PICKUP Athletic Boosters Membership Distribution : we just learned there are unanticipated shipping delays with some of the Campo Merchandise that comes with Athletic Boosters Membership - mostly impacting those with Family Memberships. So we will only be able to distribute merchandise to Silver, Gold and Platinum Members over Homecoming Weekend (which is currently scheduled for October 7th, from 3:00pm - 4:30pm for student pick up outside the MUR; October 8th, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Stadium; and October 9th, from 11:00am - 1:00pm outside the MUR). We will let those with Family Memberships know when their merchandise (eg, foam fingers) will be available for pick up once we get an updated shipping date. We're sorry for the inconvenience!Any questions, please contact president@campoathleticboosters.com.
NEW: GIRLS SOCCER MEETING DATE CHANGE There is a team meeting at lunch on Wednesday, October 13th at the stadium with Coach Pinto for all G. Soccer players that are interested in playing for Campo this year. Please note, this has been rescheduled due to Homecoming activities.
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 |
PLEASE CHECK OUT UPCOMING EVENTS HERE.
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Freshman/Sophomore Parent Night Tuesday, Oct 12, 7:00-8:00pm. Sign up here.
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Why DVC Presentation Tuesday, October 12, 7:00-8:00pm. Register here.
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Cash for College Workshop Wednesday, Nov 3, 6:00-8:00pm. Register here.
COLLEGE REPS ON CAMPUS Please sign up on Naviance to register
and come pick up a pass in College/Career Center - E13. This is the only time they will be at our school, and these are the admission counselors that read for our district. The presentation lasts 30 minutes, so you will still have an hour of class.
COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS
October 4 - Quest University Canada, Loyola Marymount, Fashion Institute of Design
October 5 - Lawrence University, Brandeis, Univ of Washington-Seattle, Univ of Delaware, Univ of British Columbia
October 6 - San Francisco State, Savannah College of Art & Design, Northern Arizona, Union College
October 7 - Whitman College, Willamette University, Clarkson University, DePaul University
October 8 - Colby College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Rochester
To see the entire schedule please check on Naviance and register - space is limited.
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER |
NEW: MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK IS OCTOBER 3RD-9TH. From the National Alliance on Mental Health: Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. This week is important to raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support! To learn more about teens and mental health conditions, head here, and if you're not sure how to talk to your teen about their mental health check out this helpful article. To learn more about self-care surrounding mental illness, head here.
DONATION WISHLIST. We have been SO appreciative of the donations made by our wonderful Campo community. The students continue to be excited about goodies to grab from Wellness, art supplies to explore, and tea to drink and relax. We are sharing our Amazon wishlist again for anyone open to helping us out even more! Thank you!
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 AND INCLUSION |
NEW: AUHSD TEENS SPEAK OUT ON DNI AND CAMPUS LIFE Student representatives from the four high schools, Las Lomas, Acalanes, Campolindo, and Miramonte, came out last Thursday evening at the Lafayette Community Library to share their experiences at school and the work they are doing to increase awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the schools. Tremendous work is going on with clubs, curriculum enhancement, and awareness initiatives, largely driven by student commitment to this important work. Great work, DNI Student Leaders!
AUHSD QUARTERLY BOOK READ Miramonte will be hosting the first AUHSD Quarterly Book Read led by teacher Steve Poling. The group will be discussing The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee. This event is open to all parents who have kids in the district. Seating is limited and masks are required. Tuesday, October 12th from 6-8pm in the Miramonte Library. RSVP here.
HOLIDAYS & OBSERVATIONS At Campolindo, we celebrate diversity and inclusion everyday, but our calendars also include noted observations. The traditions and customs reflected in these holidays highlight the diversity of our America. Click around and learn something new!
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September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month which celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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October 1: Native American Women’s Equal Pay Day. The aim is to raise awareness about the wider-than-average pay gap between Native American women and White men. Native American women are paid .57 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
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October 6-14: Navaratri, the nine-day festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It worships God in the form of the universal mother commonly referred to as Durga, Devi or Shakti, and marks the start of fall.
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October 10: World Mental Health Day. First celebrated in 1993, this day is meant to increase public awareness about the importance of mental health, mental health services, and mental health workers worldwide.
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October 11: National Coming Out Day (U.S.). For those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, this day celebrates coming out and the recognition of the 1987 march on Washington for gay and lesbian equality.
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October 11: National Indigenous Peoples Day, an alternative celebration to Columbus Day, gives recognition to the indigenous populations affected by colonization.
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October 18-19 (sundown to sundown): Eid Milad un-Nabi, an Islamic holiday commemorating the birthday of the prophet Muhammad. During this celebration, homes and mosques are decorated, large parades take place, and those observing the holiday participate in charity events.
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October 29: Latinx Women’s Equal Pay Day. The aim is to raise awareness about the wider-than-average pay gap between Latinx women and White men. Latinx women are paid .54 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
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October 31: All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween), a celebration observed in a number of countries on the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs and all the faithful departed.
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October 31-November 1 (sundown to sundown): Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the “darker half” of the year.
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NEW: UNDERAGE DRINKING AND TEEN ALCOHOL USE. It's normal for parents to worry about their children using alcohol. But there are ways to help your teen cope with the pressure to drink and make better choices.
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Listen to this Talking To Teens podcast, episode 152: Alcohol, Drugs and Prevention.
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Learn about the physiological effects of alcohol on the brain and short-term and long-term consequences to their health in this Harvard study.
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Read some simple tips on parenting advice on how to best talk to your teen about alcohol from the Mayo Clinic.
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You, as your child's parent/guardian, are your teen's greatest educator. The more knowledge you have, the better teacher you can be. Take a look at these facts about teens and alcohol from the National Institute on Alchohol Abuse and Alchoholism.
If you feel you or your teen needs more support, counseling and support is available through Campolindo's Wellness Center or through your local pediatrician or physician.
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents." - Jane D. Hull
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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
NEW: IT'S MEF'S WEEK OF GIVING! Your MEF donations make a significant impact on your child’s experience at Campo. Watch our latest video here. Since it’s MEF’s 40th anniversary, we are challenging Campo families to come together and make 40 donations of any amount to the MEF Annual Campaign each day--Monday through Friday. We want every family to be a part of this year’s campaign--every donation really does make a difference! And even if you’ve already made a donation, you can help Campo reach its goal by making another donation of any size. Donate HERE. Campolindo relies on local support to provide so many great opportunities for our kids--so join the Giving Campaign and be part of something GREAT!
FORE OUR SCHOOLS Registration is open for the Fore Our Schools golf tournament benefitting Moraga public schools on November 1st at Moraga Country Club. It should be a great event! Register here.
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NEW: HOCO HALL DECORATING THANK YOU! A huge “thank you” goes out to all the students and parents who helped make the senior hall look AWESOME! A special thank you to the Binney family for leading the efforts. It takes a village and ours is spectacular!
NEW: CANYON CLUB FUNDRAISER - Monday, October 18 Take the night off from cooking and grab a brew with dinner while enjoying the Campo community. Back by popular demand, Fathers on Fyre will also be performing so mark your calendars to come out on the 18th to support our local biergarten and the Senior class!
SENIOR HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS Buy your Senior HoCo Shirt TODAY--numbers are limited so order soon to get the size your Senior wants! Pre-purchased shirts will be handed out on campus during HoCo week and students wear these T's at the Big HoCo Rally during lunch on Friday. $20 via PayPal or Venmo (@melbenray for both). Include your Senior's name & t-shirt size in comments.
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NEW: HOMECOMING DECORATING THANK YOU!! Thanks so much to all the awesome Junior students and parents who helped make our homecoming hall decorating happen! We had fun and appreciate all the support!
BUY YOUR JUNIOR HOCO TSHIRT NOW! $20 via PayPal or Venmo. Include your student’s name & adult t-shirt size in comments. Shirts will be handed out to students on campus during HoCo week and are first come, first served.
SNACK SHACK Homecoming Week is here! This is the week we take over the Snack Shack for Friday night's football game against Benicia. Please visit this SignUpGenius for ways to help support the Class of 2023!
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NEW: SNACK SHACK SHOUT OUT! Thank you to all the parents who helped make our first snack shack a success!!!!! Thank you to all the Sophomore families who donated food and money, worked in the snack shack and BBQ’d! We raised over $4,000 for our Sophomore class! And a special thank you to Anne Robles for her guidance!
NEW: HOCO HALL DECORATING THANKS Thank you to all the parents who donated food, money, and supplies and especially their time transforming Hall B into a Pixar wonderland!
BUY YOUR SOPHOMORE HOCO TSHIRT NOW! $20 via PayPal or Venmo. Include your student’s name & adult t-shirt size (M or XL) in the comments. (We are sold out of S and L). Shirts will be handed out to students on campus during HoCo week.
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NEW: HUGE THANKS!! Thank you to all the students and parents who came out to decorate the freshman hall! Thanks to all the families for donations also. We had a great time putting the hall together on Sunday.
PREORDER YOUR FRESHMAN HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS NOW! Homecoming T-shirts are available for purchase via Venmo or PayPal. Please make sure to purchase one ASAP as we have limited T-shirt sizes available! The cost is $20 by Venmo @Pam-Dayton-1 (last 4 digits of cell phone are 1498) or PayPal @pamdayton. Please indicate name of student and size S-XL in payment notes. Shirts will be handed out to students on campus during HoCo week. Students will wear the shirts to the rally and football game on Friday.
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