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October 11 How To Navigate Life Presentation
October 13, End of 1st Quarter
October 13, Senior Sunrise
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October 16, Campus & Gun Safety Presentation
October 17, CPC Board Meeting
November 10, Veteran's Day, no school
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TODAY: CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN FUNDRAISER, October 10 Grab lunch and/or dinner today at CPK in Walnut Creek! For in-person dining, show this flyer on your phone or order online using code: BACK20%. Your orders will benefit Campo Men's and Women's Water Polo teams which will receive 20% of sales. Thank you for your support!
TOMORROW: HOW TO NAVIGATE LIFE PRESENTATION Wednesday, October 11, 7:00-8:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm in the CPAC. Tim Klein, co-author of How To Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond, will lead an insightful and engaging discussion on how families can support teens in achieving a greater sense of genuine purpose and thereby, belonging. Register now for this free in-person event here.
NEW: AMPLIFY THE ARTS ALUMNI BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR THE CPAC THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 14-OCTOBER 15 Buy your tickets now! More information on the event and performers below.
NEW: CPC BOARD MEETING NEXT WEEK, October 17, 9:00-10:30am in the Campo Library. Agenda and financials will be posted for review on the CPC website before the meeting. All members are welcome!
NEW: CANYON CLUB FUNDRAISER, October 19, 5-8pm. Come out and support Instrumental Music Boosters and have dinner or takeout from Canyon Club. Stay and listen to some great music by our jazz students from 6-7pm. A portion of all sales will go towards the Instrumental Music Program. No flyers or special codes needed. Hope to see you there!
NEW: LAFAYETTE RES RUN FOR EDUCATION The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-sponsors of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which will be held on Sunday, October 22. Beneficiaries of the event are the local schools and the services and programs of the Chamber. The first 100 students from each school to sign up will receive a voucher for free candy from Zoonie's. Click here for more info and to register.
NEW: LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS Here are some of the latest happenings on campus.
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NEW CAMPO AWARD There is a NEW student award that students can recommend their friends for! The Compassionate Cougar Award is designed to highlight students in the Campolindo community who demonstrate empathy, kindness, and a passion to help others on an everyday basis. Details are on the Google form, which can be accessed through the QR codes on the posters in classrooms. Nominations take place throughout the month of October.
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CAMPO OPEN WRESTLING Interested in wrestling? Come to open mats! It's for everyone of all skill levels who are interested in wrestling. Coming to the practices does not commit them to the sport, so everyone should try it out. The practices are in the small gym from 3:35-5:00pm and the remaining dates as of right now are: October 12, October 19, October 26. Follow @campolindowrestling for more information.
NEW: FINALS FUEL FALL ‘23, WEDNESDAY 12/20 & THURSDAY 12/21 Finals Fuel is a wonderful Campo tradition during finals week when Campo parents fund and distribute +8,000 healthy snacks to hungry and grateful students between their final exams. We are a 100% parent-supported activity and we need your help! Click here to learn how to donate $, buy snacks, and distribute them to students on campus!
NEW: CAMPO SERVICE AWARDS--KEEP TRACK OF YOUR HOURS Students who volunteer in the community may be eligible for a Service Award. Completed hours and online applications will be accepted no later than April 19, 2024. For all the details, guidelines and application information, please visit the Volunteer Service Award page on the Campo website or visit the CPC Volunteer Service Award page on the CPC website. Questions? Email campovolunteering@gmail.com.
CAMPUS AND GUN SAFETY EVENT The goal of this event is to educate Moraga citizens/parents about our current campus and gun safety practices and laws in order to help prevent gun violence, including suicide, and save lives. We recognize that this is a complex topic that is difficult to discuss, but our hope is that holding an event focused on prevention and education will show that we are being proactive and thoughtful about this issue. Event will be in the CPAC on October 16, 7:00-8:30pm.
CAMPOLINDO LIBRARY NEWSLETTER The latest issue is available here. Also, Miss Herring is still looking for parent volunteers to drive for the Maker Faire field trip, October 20, 9:30am-2:00pm. Contact Miss Herring if you can volunteer.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The fall carnival fundraiser at Rheem Elementary is looking for youth volunteers to assist with the evening. This event is Friday, October 20, from 4:00-6:30pm. Students interested in earning community service hours can sign up here.
ADVOCACY DAY OCTOBER 27 Get ready for Advocacy Day 2023! We've all faced many challenges in our schools and communities recently. Recognizing that, our focus this year will be on putting children and families first by encouraging connection, community, and civility. We are hoping to help our families and schools come together so we can all help our children thrive. Because after all...it's about the kids. Click here for more info.
CAMPO PARENTS BOOKCLUB Please join us for our fall CPC Bookclub meeting on Wednesday, November 8 at 7pm in the Campo Library. The book we are covering this semester is: Never Enough, When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic--and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. Join us in reading this New York Times bestseller, where Wallace delves into the root of the crisis plaguing today’s teens and offers a practical framework for how to help.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION After your student has joined their AP Class Section through College Board, register through the CHS Webstore by November 10 to avoid late fees. More information here.
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AMPLIFY THE ARTS ANNOUNCEMENT | |
Campo is Amplifying the Arts with the Alumni Benefit Concerts for the CPAC THIS WEEKEND 10/14 & 10/15! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! These concerts are a fantastic opportunity to see current and rising stars of music, Broadway, film, and television who got their start in Campolindo's performing arts programs. Alumni Performers include: Michelle Anjani, Maddie Browning, Paul Caccamo, Nate Correll, Renee DeWeese Moran, Hayden Everett (Hunt), Natalie Fedorova, Arriana Glenn, Kiera Glenn, Cynthia Meng, Julie Meng, Jocie Purcell, Abe Soane, and Jamie Sanderson. The concerts will also include an opportunity to bid on exciting items you won't want to miss! Live Coaching Session with Broadway Star, and Campo Alum, ERIKA HENNINGSEN; a San Francisco Symphony Concert and Experience; A Diamond VIP Experience to A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway; and For the Ultimate Broadway Fan: A Unique Behind-The-Scenes Experience for a New Musical in Development (meet the director and authors, participate in a reading, meet the design team, see early design sketches, access not-yet-released music, meet the Broadway cast)! Tickets and information here. | |
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NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT FALL RECOGNITION CEREMONY If your senior, student athlete will be signing a NLI--National Letter of Intent--and would like to be recognized in our FALL NLI Recognition Ceremony, please email AD Ray Meadows with your senior's name, school they will be attending, and sport to be added to the list of seniors to be recognized. We will be holding a Spring ceremony as well for those that are not yet signing or decided yet by this fall. This FALL ceremony will take place on November 8 at 12:50pm in the Campo Quad.
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 in Campo's Weight Room. Please use this Sign Up Sheet to sign up for as many sessions as you'd like.
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 | |
Refer to the Upcoming Events section of the website for upcoming Academies, College Visits, and Events.
NEW: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST CAREER TALK Due to global warming, students are increasingly interested in this field. Environmental science brings together the fields of ecology, biology, zoology, oceanography, atmospheric science, soil science, geology, chemistry and more in a study of how natural and man-made processes affect the various biomes of Earth. A local Environmental Scientist who is passionate about this field will help students understand what it takes to become one, what they do, and what job opportunities are available. Don’t miss it! Friday, October 27, at lunchtime, in E13. Register here.
NEW: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR March 7-9, 2024. This is a local fair and competition that leads to state, national, and international competitions. Scientific topics can include Behavioral, Biological, Engineering, Environmental, Math & Computer, and Physical Sciences. Registration deadlines are as early as December. Learn more and register here.
NEW: HELIX SUMMER MEDICAL PROGRAM June 7-July 5, 2024. Helix Medical is a nonprofit organization that provides medical opportunities and education to students who are both underrepresented and lack the resources to explore the field of health. Learn about their free, 4-week in-person summer medical program with this video and apply here.
UPDATE: TRIED & TRUE TUTORING ACT PRACTICE TEST Saturday, November 4 9am-1pm. It is important to take tests for many out-of-state test-optional colleges. Ex. 80% of the engineers at CU Boulder submitted ACT/SAT test scores. For STEM students ACT is the preferred exam. Register here.
GLOBAL STUDENT UNION PARENT NIGHT, OCTOBER 17, 6-7PM IN E13 The Global Student Union is organizing an informational night for international parents with any pressing questions about the college application process for US colleges. Come for food, community, and Q&A with our College and Career staff! Please email Joan Batcheller or Fayrouz Mishak with any questions. Register here.
MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR
Click here for all the latest information from the College & Career Center.
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER | |
NEW: SENIOR WELLNESS WEEK The Wellness Center is hosting our third annual Senior Wellness Week October 23-27. We know this can be a stressful time for our hardworking seniors and we want to provide them with some self-care activities and treats during brunch and lunch. Here is what we have planned so far:
Monday: button making at lunch
Tuesday: hot cocoa at brunch
Wednesday: therapy dogs at lunch
Thursday: spa water & parfaits at brunch
Friday: raffle & celebration at lunch!
Seniors will receive a raffle ticket for every event they attend. We will be raffling off a ton of great prizes on Friday! Gift cards and goodies galore :). More specifics to come, so tell your students to follow our Instagram @campowellness for updates!
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Wellness Wednesdays will start up again in October. Please let your students know of these fun offerings!
October 11: Journal & bookmark decorating
October 18: A spooky Halloween activity
Stay tuned for more details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities by visiting our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness.
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CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING | |
TOMORROW: HOW TO NAVIGATE LIFE PRESENTATION Wednesday, October 11, 7:00-8:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm in the CPAC. Tim Klein, co-author of How To Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond, will lead an insightful and engaging discussion on how families can support teens in achieving a greater sense of genuine purpose and thereby, belonging. Register now for this free in-person event here.
BEYOND THE BINARY WEBINAR Lafayette’s DEIB Committee invites all community members to a webinar Thursday, October 12, from 7-8pm, hosted by the Rainbow Community Center in Concord. The Rainbow Center has served in our East Bay communities as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 1995. Its mission is to build community, equity and well-being among LGBTQI+ people and their allies through support services and education. During the webinar, participants will learn the foundational concepts of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, identify current outcomes of gender norms in our communities. This Webinar will be held on the Rainbow Community Center Zoom Webinar Platform. To register or post questions for the webinar, go to this link.
LATINX/HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH LatinX/Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15 and runs until October 15. Students have planned a host of various events & celebrations. One opportunity for our entire community is to attend the speaker event on October 17 at 7pm in the Acalanes library. Dr. Alberto Ledesma, assistant dean for diversity, equity & inclusion at UC Berkeley will be with us to share his story, his experience as an undocumented immigrant, and more about the book he authored, Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer. Please save the date!
Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on Facebook and Instagram.
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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | |
NEW: MEF WEEK OF GIVING The MEF Week of Giving is October 16-22. This is when we focus on getting the whole community to come together an support the heart and soul of our town--Moraga’s public schools. MEF’s goal is to raise $3M this year to fund STEM, Wellness, Art, Music, Libraries, Academic Support, and so much more. These programs exist because of donors like you. We still need to raise $2.1M this year to meet our goal. Every donation makes a difference. If you haven’t donated yet, please donate or pledge today. Thank you for creating possibilities for every student, every day!
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.
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NEW: SENIOR SUNRISE Senior Sunrise is this Friday, October 13, 7am on the football field!!! Sunrise is at 7:15am, so plan to arrive on time to catch it! Smoothies, breakfast burritos, muffins, and fruits will be provided! Please bring your own blanket and student ID.
SENIOR SNACK SHACK Friday, October 27 We are hosting the Snack Shack for the best home Football game this year - against Miramonte! Sign up here 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.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!! LAST CALL!! 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 13 to secure your spot. Let's make this Oktoberfest bash one for the books! Buy tickets here.
NEW: SWAG BAGS We have 6 Campo Freshman swag bags remaining. The bags include a dark blue “Campo Class of 2027” T-shirt , “C” Crew Socks, a Campolindo Lanyard, and all come in a “Campo Class of 2027” red string bag. Price, with tax, is $52. Only size medium remaining. Get this amazing spirit wear while supplies last by emailing Stefanie_galizia@yahoo.com.
NEW: FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK The Freshman class now has its own Facebook site! Join this special community to hear the latest and greatest by clicking here.
Freshman College/Career Planning
Follow us on Instagram @CampolindoClass2027, and on Facebook.
For additional Class of 2027 information, visit our webpage here.
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