Monday, October 10, 2022

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: ANNOUNCING CAMPO'S ONE SHIRT/ONE SCHOOL INITIATIVE This Wednesday in their fourth period class, each and every student, teacher, administrator, and staff member will be gifted a FREE Campo Spirit shirt from the Campolindo Parents Club and DEIB Committee. These shirts were designed in partnership with the Campo Leadership class and are intended to promote the feeling of unity, belonging, and Campo Spirit among our entire Campolindo community. The spirit shirts can be worn for RedOut days, community outreach events, club, and team events and anywhere your student wants to show their Cougar Pride. Please have your student go to the office if they didn't receive a shirt or need to swap out a size after Wednesday. Read more here.


TOMORROW: CPC BOARD MEETINGOctober 11, 9:00-10:30am in the Campo Library. Agenda is posted on the CPC website. All members are welcome!


NEW: PEER TUTORING Peer tutoring is now up and running in the Counseling Center every Academy. This is an amazing program that helps your student succeed in their classes. Students can sign up in advance through Teachmore and get help from fellow students in Math, English, Social Studies, Science, World Language and more. They can also show up at the start of Academy in the Counseling Center, and get signed in by the counseling staff. 


NEW: AUHSD WELLNESS PARENT EDUCATION SERIES The AUHSD will be presenting a monthly series on a range of topics, the first of which will be Recognizing Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Yourself and Your Child and will be on October 18Click here for more information and registration link.


NEW: HOMECOMING CHAPERONES NEEDED Campolindo’s Leadership is looking for chaperones to help out from 7:30-9:30pm on Saturday, October 22 for Campo’s annual Homecoming dance. We would appreciate any help we can get! If you are worried about chaperoning because your child might be embarrassed you are present, don’t worry, we won’t put you near them. We can place you somewhere where they won’t even know you’re there. Contact Riley Regan or Ms. Webb-Peploe to sign up.


UPDATE: CAREER SPEAKERS See dates below--more speakers to come!!  All speakers will explain what it's like working in their field, what job opportunities are available, what education is required, where their industry is heading, and answer your questions. Come join us and see what excites you!! For more information on the speakers and to register, click here.

  • Environmental Scientist, October 14
  • Computer Science, November 4
  • Civil Engineering/Construction Management, January 6
  • Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine, March 3


REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR AP EXAMS Sign up for AP exams by November 10 to avoid late fees. Join your AP class section through your College Board account, using your join code which can be found here, then purchase your AP Exam on the CHS Webstore. More information can be found on the CHS website.


ADVOCACY FOR EDUCATION If you did not get a chance to do so last week, here are some things you can still do to advocate for education and children. Attend a school board candidate forum for your district. See flyer for more information. Check your status and register to vote if you have not yet done so. Get familiar with Proposition 28--Funding Arts & Music Education. Read about Proposition 31—Yes or No to Banning Flavored Tobacco Products. Also, get to know who’s running for Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of California.


MORAGA ROTARY CLUB COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PRESENTATION Rotary Club of Moraga will have an event on November 1 titled "The Ins & Outs of the College Admissions Process" which will be hosted in person at Moraga's Serbian Church. Annie Wells will be sharing insights to the college admissions process that is applicable for U.S. accredited colleges & universities. Additional details can be found here or on their website.


UPDATE: CAMPO PARENTS BOOKCLUB Please join us for the fall meeting of the CPC Bookclub. The book we will be discussing is: The Parent Compass, Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick and Jenn Curtis. Book club will meet November 9, 7:00-8:00pm, in the Campo Library. More information here.


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.


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. Volunteers are needed for these school board forums--click here to sign up.


LEADERSHIP UPDATES Events happening on campus--remind your students!

  • HOMECOMING If you would like to bring a guest, please go to the front office to get a guest pass. Guest passes are $25 and are due October 14.
  • CHILDREN'S CANCER DRIVE Care kit drive for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Please consider donating new items off the list--drop off in Ms. Webb-Peploe's room (E9) through October 14.
  • CLOTHING DRIVE Donate gently used clothing to the Clothed and Covered Project Bay Area. All donations will go to the Prescott Joseph Center for Community Enrichment of West Oakland. Drop off locations are in the library, office, and kitchen. 
  • 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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ATHLETICS NEWS

NEW: NLI NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT RECOGNITION CEREMONY - FALL

If your student athlete will be signing a National Letter of Intent this Fall and would like to be recognized in our Fall NLI 'Unofficial' Recognition Ceremony, please contact Athletic Director Raymond Meadows. More details regarding the date of the ceremony coming soon. We will also be holding a Spring NLI 'Unofficial" Recognition Ceremony for all athletes that sign laer in teh year. 


NEW: BASEBALL Please send an email to Athletic Director Raymond Meadows if your freshman student is interested in trying out for the baseball team this year. Please include the student's name and parent contact info in the email. Additionally, all Freshmen interested in playing baseball should attend the meeting in room G5 at lunch, 1:25pm, on Tuesday 10/11. 


NEW: BOYS SOCCER IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP

  • October 12: Culture and expectations meeting - players only (12:30-1:30pm, small gym)
  • October 26: Prep for tryouts/scheduling/rosters - players only (12:30-1:30pm, small gym)
  • October 31 - November 4: Tryouts (Details TBA)
  • November 7: Parent info meeting and coach presentation (5:30-7:30pm, MUR)
  • November 7: Training begins (Details TBA)


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


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

NEW: LUNCH WITH UCSB ADMISSIONS OFFICER, October 11 at lunchtime. This is a great opportunity to meet an Admissions Officer from UC Santa Barbara, hear about their school and ask all your questions. Note: This talk is intended for students who are unable to attend the UCSB talk during 7th period this same day.  Register here.


NEW: CAREER TALKS College Board’s Real Talk presents a series of career talks for black students. October 11, 13, 18 Sometimes young people need to see someone like themselves succeed to believe they can, too. Real Talk is hosting their first set of career events this month, featuring young Black professionals in the tech, sports, and entertainment industries. More information here.


NEW: NOTES FROM RECENT FINANCIAL AID WEBINAR On September 29, financial aid expert, Matt Mulhearn of College Aid Pro, gave a presentation to Campo families on Understanding Financial Aid, including how to avoid common mistakes to maximize your aid. For those of you who missed it, here are notes from that talk. For more extensive information about Financial Aid and Scholarships, visit here.


NEW: REASONS TO CONSIDER SUBMITTING THE FAFSA Even if you don’t think you will qualify for any aid, you may be surprised that there are advantages to submitting the FAFSA regardless of your income level. Read the full article here.


NEW: CHICO STATE UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL APPLICATION INFORMATION SESSIONS The Fall 2023 application window at Chico State has opened. Students should apply by the December 15 deadline. In these virtual sessions an admissions counselor will provide an overview of the application and answer any questions. Register here.

  • Monday, October 10, 3:30pm
  • Monday, October 23, Noon
  • Tuesday, November 8, 6pm
  • Monday, November 21, 3:30pm
  • Wednesday, December 7, 6pm
  • Wednesday, December 14, 6pm


TUESDAY LUNCH AND COLLEGE APP/ESSAY HELP with Mr. Petrocco and Mrs. Batcheller, October 11, E13. Register here.


7TH PERIOD COLLEGE APP/ESSAY HELP October 13, in E13. Come hang out and work on your college applications or essays. College counselors will be here to help you 1-on-1. Register here.


VIRTUAL FAIR FOR LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES The virtual fairs take place on the 14th of each month, October through December, and consist of a 15-minute webinar on a topic in college admission followed by a one-hour college fair where you can visit as many institutions as you'd like. Register here.


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. Click on the link to see dates and times. 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.  

  • Part 1, October 19: Take the career assessment and see the results
  • 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.

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

NEW: OCTOBER 11TH IS NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY Every year on October 11th, coming out as LGBTQ+ is celebrated! Coming out as LGBTQ+ still matters. When people know someone who is LGBTQ+, they are far more likely to support equality. Here are some ways you can show support on this day:

  • SUPPORT SOMEONE COMING OUT Coming out can be a difficult experience, especially for teenagers. Be an ally by accepting those that choose to share this part of their lives with you. If you're not sure how to show support, check out these tips from PFLAG. If you'd like local support, PFLAG has a Lamorinda branch that offers LGBTQ+ family support and community education and advocacy. 
  • DON A PRIDE SYMBOL TO RAISE AWARENESS The symbolic representations of the different groups encompassed in the acronym 'LGBTQ+' can be a very welcome sight to see for some who feel discriminated against or alone. Raise awareness of the movements by donning a pin, or posting your support on a social media platform that you feel comfortable with. The Wellness Center has pride and pronoun pins available, let your students know!


NEW: NAMI YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM. This virtual event will be held on Thursday, October 20 from 7-8:30pm. This is for families, caregivers and educators who want to support the mental wellness of teens and young adults, recognize the signs that a young person is struggling, respond to a crisis, and talk constructively about mental health with teens and young adults. Register here. 


NEW: SUICIDE PREVENTION 101 FOR PARENTS The California Department of Education, Directing Change, and TeenLine are hosting a free webinar and Facebook Live event: Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do. This webinar will provide information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with their teen, actions to take if their teen is having a suicidal thoughts, and resources. Register here.


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

NEW: HELLO FROM PFLAG LAMORINDA! Parents, family members, friends, allies, and LGBTQ+ people are welcome to join us for our next chapter group meeting Tuesday, October 11 from 7-8:30pm on Zoom. Our monthly meetings are for sharing resources and information, as well as peer support. At this Tuesday's meeting, we'll welcome a special guest, Kidpower International Community Education Director Erika Leonard! Kidpower teaches social-emotional safety skills for ALL AGES and abilities that help strengthen relationships and prevent harm such as bullying, abuse, and assault. Erika will provide an introduction to Kidpower free resources adults can use right away to protect and empower ourselves and our loved ones. As always, the second part of our chapter meeting will be devoted to open sharing and support. RSVP: pflaglamorinda@gmail.com.


NEW: A NIGHT WITH DORIS ANAHI MUNOZ Acalanes is pleased to host an interactive dialogue with Latina musician, record executive, and activist, Doris Muñoz. She released her critically acclaimed debut EP “Aprendiendo por las Malas” summer 2022, and is the subject of MijaDoris practices her craft at the intersection of art and community, and as the founder of Casa Mija (FKA mija mgmt) and Solidarity for Sanctuary, she has become a champion for mentorship, representation, and community building, creating safe spaces of growth and expression for those wishing to belong in the music industry either in front of the stage or behind the scenes. Co-sponsored by Acalanes Student Government and Acalanes Parents Club. Wednesday, October 12 at 6:30pm. Register here.


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PARENT EDUCATION

NEW: AUHSD WELLNESS PARENT EDUCATION SERIES The AUHSD will be presenting a monthly series on a range of topics, the first of which will be Recognizing Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Yourself and Your Child and will be on October 18. Click here for more information and registration link.


GENERAL CAMPO INFORMATION If you missed the Cougar Talk: Campo 101 presentation, here is a flyer with useful information. 


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. 

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION


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.usThank you for supporting Campolindo!

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

LAST CALL! 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! 


NEW: NOTES FROM RECENT FINANCIAL AID WEBINAR On September 29, financial aid expert, Matt Mulhearn of College Aid Pro, gave a presentation to Campo families on Understanding Financial Aid, including how to avoid common mistakes to maximize your aid. For those of you who missed it, here are notes from that talk. For more extensive information about Financial Aid and Scholarships, visit here.


NEW: REASONS TO CONSIDER SUBMITTING THE FAFSA Even if you don’t think you will qualify for any aid, you may be surprised that there are advantages to submitting the FAFSA regardless of your income level.  Read the full article here.


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

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For additional Class of 2023 information, visit our webpage here.

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

HOMECOMING! We will need some support for the Homecoming Hallway Decoration which is happening on Sunday, October 16th. 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.

SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER CHECK-IN WITH FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES, October 14 and October 20, during Lunch, in E13. Due to popular demand, we’ve added an additional session on October 20. 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! Please sign up for only ONE of these sessions. Register here.


HOMECOMING WEEK October 18-21 Sophomore Homecoming Hallway decorating will take place on Sunday, October 16th. Please sign up to donate or help out! All parents and kids are welcome!!


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. 

FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER CHECK-IN WITH FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES, October 14 and October 20, during Lunch, in E13. Due to popular demand, we’ve added an additional session on October 20. 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! Please sign up for only ONE of these sessions. Register here.


UPDATE: HOMECOMING WEEK, October 18-21 One of the great traditions at Campo is homecoming and a big part of the spirit and fun leading up the big game is decorating Freshman Hall! Both students and parents are welcome to sign up here to donate items and/or help decorate onsite at Campo on Sunday, October 16the day our homecoming theme will be revealed!! We especially need signups for Shift #1: 10:00am–12:30pm and Shift #2: 12:30pm–2:00pm. Go Campo! 


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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