NEW: SPECIAL CAMPO CONNECTION ACADEMY, Equity Lesson #2, Friday, October 15 During Friday's Academy, all Campolindo students and teachers will engage in the second Campo Connection equity lesson of the year. The lesson series is titled, "Bridging Multiple Perspectives Across Identity," and the focus of this Friday's lesson is racial identity. The goal of all the equity lessons is to foster a school culture characterized by respect and belonging.
NEW: HOMECOMING THANKS A huge thank you to all our parent volunteers for Homecoming. We do appreciate your time and your willingness to help us pull off Covid safe events. Also, if your student would still like a HoCo class T-shirt, there are still a few left! Contact Ms. Webb-Peploe.
NEW: SPIRIT WEAR DELIVERY Fall spirit wear orders will be delivered to your home beginning Tuesday, October 12th! All questions or concerns regarding spirit wear should be directed to Wendy Smith at 925-212-9037. Go Campo!
NEW: CAMPOLINDO LEC The Campolindo Leadership Equity Council (LEC) is a student-led class that is a branch off of the traditional leadership class. There are four subcommittees within this class: Restorative Justice, Community Outreach, Communications, and Education. Our mission is to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity through student activism. If you have any questions email campolindolec@gmail.com and be sure to follow @campolindolec on Instagram for updates about our initiatives!
TOMORROW: FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT (VIA ZOOM) Tuesday, October 12, 7:00-8:00pm. This meeting will have general information about college admission and will introduce you to the college/career center and its resources. Sign up here.
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.
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.
PEER TUTORING CENTER OPEN 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!
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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! Time slots are available M-F from 12:45-1:15pm. 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!!!
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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NEW: CAMPO WRESTLING Thank you to Coach Triggas for all he has done for the Campo Community. We wish you the best in your future endeavors. Please help in welcoming Coach Phil Freeman as the new Head Wrestling Coach. To read more about Coach Freeman click HERE.
NEW: NLI - NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT FALL RECOGNITION CEREMONY Campo will be hosting a recognition ceremony for any athletes that will be signing National Letters of Intent. We plan to recognize athletes in the Fall for those that are signing early and we will host a Spring NLI Recognition ceremony as well. If your student will be signing an NLI and would like to participate in our fall recognition ceremony, please contact AD Ray Meadows. Details pertaining to the event are coming soon.
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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.
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 |
NEW: CAMPOLINDO FIRST2GO PROGRAM Campolindo First2Go Program
for First-Generation students (all grades welcome). Join us Wednesday Academy periods, or Wednesday lunch. Please sign up if interested. Register HERE.
THIS WEEK: FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT (VIA ZOOM) Tuesday, Oct 12, 7:00-8:00pm. This meeting will have general information about college admission and will introduce you to the college/career center and its resources. Sign up here.
PRESENTATION: BENEFITS OF ATTENDING DVC (VIA ZOOM) Tuesday, Oct 12, 5:00-6:00pm. Register here.
SENIORS: CASH FOR COLLEGE (VIA ZOOM) Wednesday, Nov 3, 6:00-8:00pm. AUHSD Seniors & Families! Submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act application to see if you are eligible for different types of financial aid! Filing the FAFSA also qualifies students for low-interest student loans. The application opened on October 1st. Attend this free Cash for College workshop to receive assistance in filling out the FAFSA. Register here.
PLEASE CHECK OUT OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS 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. See the complete calendar here.
More than 65 colleges Admissions Reps will be on our campus in October alone. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn about their campus directly from the source! They only visit once a year. These meetings are particularly valuable to Juniors and Seniors, but any grade is welcome.
A few colleges visiting in October include:
- UC San Diego
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Indiana University
- Northwestern
- Northern Arizona University
To register, visit Naviance > Colleges > College visits > Register Now. Then stop by the College & Career Center to pick up a pass for your teacher to sign.
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER |
NEW: OCTOBER 11TH IS NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY Every year on October 11th, coming out as LGBTQ+ is celebrated! This year will mark the 33rd anniversary of this day. 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:
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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.
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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: MUGS & WATERBOTTLES. Encourage your teens to bring reusable mugs for tea and water bottles for water. We move through disposable cups fast and want to cut back on waste!
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: IN HONOR OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Campo DNI Books, Media and Film committee recommends you check out our resource list on the website by clicking here. In addition we want to pass along a great book and film.
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The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is a National Book Award Finalist. The author, one of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard, reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation.
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Even the Rain is about a group of filmmakers who go to Bolivia to make a movie about colonialism only to realize not much has changed since Europeans landed in the New World. It shows how the legacy of colonialism continues to manifest itself in different ways today.
*Be sure to support our local bookstores whenever possible!
THIS WEEK: 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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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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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 Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
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: WEEK OF GIVING WAS A GREAT SUCCESS MEF received hundreds of donations and raised well over $100,000 during the Week of Giving. The current total for our Annual Giving Campaign has now passed $1M! We still have a ways to go to reach our goal of $2.75M, but we are off to a great start. Thank you for supporting Campolindo. If you plan on donating later in the campaign, or if you are donating through your company, please make a pledge now so that we have a record of your expected donation.
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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SENIOR PORTRAIT MAKEUPS AND SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS Senior Portrait Make-up day scheduled at Campo on 11/29 and 11/30 in the CPAC Lobby. Early Bird prices for Senior Ads end 10/31. Prices will go up after this date.
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!
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!
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NEW: JUNIOR SAT REGISTRATION IS OPEN Registration is now open for the Spring SAT dates at Campolindo. March 12, 2022 and June 4, 2022 - Don't wait, sign up now! Register through College Board here.
NEW: MANY THANKS Thank you to all who donated items/cash/time to help our Class of 2023 Snack Shack Fundraiser Friday night! We had the best profits from the whole year thus far taking in an estimated $5k! Hope you all enjoyed a great evening! #cougarpride
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!
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TOMORROW: FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT (VIA ZOOM) Tuesday, Oct 12, 7:00-8:00pm. This meeting will have general information about college admission and will introduce you to the college/career center and its resources. Sign up here.
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!
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!
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TOMORROW: FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT (VIA ZOOM) Tuesday, Oct 12, 7:00-8:00pm. This meeting will have general information about college admission and will introduce you to the college/career center and its resources. Sign up here.
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.
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