Monday, October 21, 2024

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UPCOMING DATES

October 23: SAT

October 30: PSAT

November 6: CPC Book Club Meeting

November 11: No School

November 12: CPC Meeting

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: CAMPO STUDENT/FAMILY DIRECTORY 

The Directory is included with the each CPC Household Membership. Access to the digital Campo Student/Family Directory went out to current CPC members via email this morning to the email used to purchase the membership through the Campo webstore for the household/family (most likely during school registration). If you did not receive the email and purchased a CPC membership this year, please first check with the other adult in your household and then contact Lisa Brown. If you'd like to become a CPC member, please visit the webstore to purchase a membership. We appreciate your support!


NEW: GRADUATION CAP, GOWN, TASSELS, ETC. 

It's time to order graduation gear and senior apparel. An email went out last week from our vendor Jostens directly to senior families for these important items. Orders are due by Oct. 27th. Ordering form HERE. Jostens will be on campus during lunch on Oct. 23rd for sizing and to view items. Contact Martin Oliveira with any questions or if you prefer to borrow a loaner cap and gown from the school.


NEW: AUHSD GOVERNING BOARD CANDIDATES NIGHT VIDEO

If you missed this event on Oct. 17th, you can watch the video HERE to learn about the five candidates running for the two open seats for our district in the upcoming election.


MEF’S WEEK OF GIVING TOOK PLACE OCTOBER 7th-13th 

We had a successful Week of Giving last week! Thanks to the Campo Leadership students and Ms. Webb-Peploe for showing up with signs and balloons and lots of spirit during Wednesday’s drop off to thank MEF donors and raise awareness of the impact of MEF donations at Campo for all students. Results from the Week of Giving will be sent out soon. Because of the commitment of those who came before us, our local public schools are among the best in the country! Now it’s up to us to continue this tradition of excellence. Make your contribution today, and get Campo to 100% Giving Campaign participation!  Contribute at whatever level is right for your family. Every donation makes a difference. See what your contribution funds at Campo.


FINALS FUEL FOR FALL 2024

Finals Fuel will be Wednesday, Dec. 18th and Friday, Dec. 20th. Finals Fuel is a wonderful Campo tradition during finals week when Campo parents fund and distribute +10,000 delicious snacks to hungry and grateful students between their final exams. We are a 100% parent-supported activity and we need your help! Here is how you can help: Purchase snacks directly from Amazon and Costco, donate money via Venmo: @Randi-Kofman or PayPal @RandiKofman. Please SIGN UP to distribute the snacks to students on campus. THANK YOU! 


TEAM CAMPOST

Looking to give back to your school? Join Team Campost. Students may earn community service hours credit for helping their classmates learn how to sort their waste during lunchtime. Students may check in with Mr. Seligman in Tech2 (Video/Engineering classroom) at the beginning of lunch to get started.


SCOUTING AMERICA TROOP 402  

Troop 402 is accepting new members and welcoming all youth identifying as female, trans and gender non-conforming, ages 11-17. Scouts will experience thrilling outdoor adventures, leadership opportunities, commitment to community service, personal development and strong bonds and camaraderie. The troop is based on a culture of inclusivity, kindness and support where every scout is valued and encouraged by their fellow scouts. Come join us at one of our meetings every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., 3502 School Street, Lafayette, CA. Contact Heather Tzortzis or check out troop402.org for more info. 


CPC BOOKCLUB

Would you like to gain valuable perspectives and insights on college admissions? Please join us for our fall Campo Parents Bookclub. The topic is college admissions and the books we will be discussing are: Who Gets In And Why, A Year Inside College Admissions, by Jeffrey Selingo and Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be, by Frank Bruni. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the world of college admissions. Meeting will be held at the Campo Library on Wednesday, Nov. 6th from 7- 8:30 p.m. 


AP EXAMS

AP Exams are now available for purchase through the Campo Webstore now until

Nov. 10th. Students must sign up for their correct class section. Please see HERE for more information.


CAMPO GARDEN FUNDRAISER

Visit the Campo Webstore to purchase this wonderful poster featuring Campolindo student artists. The poster is celebrating Moraga's 50th year anniversary. Proceeds benefit the Campolindo Sustainable Garden.


CHECK OUT THE CLASS SECTIONS!

Lots of new information! Visit your class section below to get the scoop on all new events and dates.


YEARBOOK INFORMATION

Yearbooks are on sale! Order yours HERE and use school code 6377 before prices go up on Oct. 31st. Yearbooks have sold out in the past so make sure to order now!


Yearbook is looking for any photos of your students to possibly include in the yearbook. It could be on your summer travels or just lounging in the backyard. Send them to campolindoyearbook@auhsdschools.org. JPEGs preferred. Please do not send pictures with .heic extensions. We are also looking for any other photos if you have them. 


Seniors! Get your senior portrait taken before it's too late. Contact Studio One Photography to schedule a portrait session. 

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

MEF’S WEEK OF GIVING TOOK PLACE OCTOBER 7th-13th 

We had a successful Week of Giving last week! Thanks to the Campo Leadership students and Ms. Webb-Peploe for showing up with signs and balloons and lots of spirit during Wednesday’s drop off to thank MEF donors and raise awareness of the impact of MEF donations at Campo for all students. Results from the Week of Giving will be sent out soon. Because of the commitment of those who came before us, our local public schools are among the best in the country! Now it’s up to us to continue this tradition of excellence. Make your contribution today, and get Campo to 100% Giving Campaign participation!  Contribute at whatever level is right for your family. Every donation makes a difference. See what your contribution funds at Campo.


MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION LAWN SIGNS

Every student benefits from MEF grants, so we ask every family to contribute to the Giving Campaign! If you donate or pledge before November 15th, you will receive a lawn sign to show your school pride. Thank you for creating possibilities for every student, every day! Make your annual contribution or sign up to be a Sustaining Donor today at moragaeducation.org.  



Learn More about MEF:

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

ATHLETICS NEWS

NEW: WATER POLO CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER

October 29th, 4-8pm, Chipotle Lafayette. Great night to get dinner at Chipotle benefiting Men's and Women's Water Polo teams which will receive 25% of event sales. Show this flyer or order online using CODE: HRNXWKG.


NEW: GIRLS BASKETBALL 

Girls Basketball Varsity and JV tryouts are scheduled for Nov. 4th from 3:30-5:30 p.m., Nov. 5th from 7:45-9:45 p.m. and Nov. 6th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Anyone playing a fall sport will be allowed to tryout when their season is over. If your athlete is planning to tryout, please complete this form. If you have questions please reach out to Meredith Allen. You can download the forms HERE. Please complete this FORM by Nov. 1st.


NEW: CAMPO BOYS' LAX

Campo Boys' Lax is doing Open Fields on Monday Oct. 21st, Oct. 28th and Nov. 4th from 7-8:30 p.m. in the stadium. Open Fields are for new players to learn the game and meet the team and returning players to work on fundamentals and sharpen skills. Sign up for the email list HERE to receive more detailed lacrosse updates.  


NEW: GIRLS GOLF

The Campo Girls Golf team wraps up their season with the DAL Championship today! Our 6 best golfers were up bright and early and we are wishing them the best at Blue Rock West! It’s been a fun season with 7 seniors, 5 sophomores and 2 first years.


WINTER SPORTS START NOVEMBER 4th  

Please contact the head coach of the sport your student athlete is interested in

participating in for specific information. Contact info:

Girls Basketball: Head Coach - Doug Cardoni

Boys Basketball: Head Coach - Steven Dyer

Girls Soccer: Head Coach - Luis Pinto

Boys Soccer: Head Coach - Stefan Clemens

Wrestling: Head Coach - Phil Freeman


Athletes need to be cleared on Sportsnet in order to try out or to start practicing. To register for Campo Athletics click HERE. Fall sport athletes that wish to try out for a winter sport need to contact the head coach of the winter sport to communicate their interest in trying out. Regarding the overlap of fall and winter sports seasons, athletes need to finish their current season of sport and then they will be allowed to try out AFTER their current season finishes. For team specific information including tryout dates and practice times please go to: campoathletics.com.


WELCOME TO BOYS SOCCER

While our season does not begin until November, Pick Up Sessions start in September. Please mark your calendar if your son is thinking about trying out for the team. Additionally, please add the Preseason Lunch meetings with Coaches to your calendars. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Stephanie Helder or Shaun Paul.

  • Pick Up Session Dates: Saturday, Oct. 26th from 11 am-1 pm
  • Preseason Meetings in the Campo Small Gym @ lunch: Monday, Oct. 21st and Oct. 28th from 12:50-1:15 pm 
  • 2024-2025 Tryout Dates: Nov. 4th-7th, 2024 (Monday through Thursday)



NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Campolindo will be holding its Fall NLI Recognition Ceremony, Nov. 13th at 12:50 (Lunchtime). If your student athlete is planning on signing an NLI and would like to participate in the ceremony, please email the student athlete's name, sport and college to AD Ray Meadows. We wlil be holding another ceremony in the Spring for athletes that will be signing later in the year. 


Campo Athletics -- Upstanding Athlete Award -- Nomination Form


Please visit our Campo Athletics Website for all the latest information.

To stay up to date with Campo Athletics follow us on X/Twitter and Instagram.


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 X/Twitter.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

NEW: CAREER TALK WITH CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Please join us on Friday, Nov. 1st, during Academy to hear James Graham, Chief Technology Officer - AllTrails, for a presentation and interactive discussion. Learn about his career journey from undergraduate Computer Science major to CTO at AllTrails. Register in Teachmore/College&Career (not Batcheller).


NEW: UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY/WEST POINT

INFORMATION SESSION

Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, 6-7:30 p.m. at Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center. Sign up Here!

Join representatives from the US Military Academy to learn about West Point educational opportunities and leadership development, the application process and key factors for success.


HOW TO REQUEST CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

FOR ADMISSIONS

For schools requiring a transcript: Be sure to toggle the “Transcript Request” button for each school in MaiaLearning/Universities/Applying list. Next, go to the Campolindo Web Store to formally request. There is no fee for transcripts. HERE is a “How-To” video created by Mr. Magno walking families through the process. Please also be sure to fill out the Student Counselor Survey, Parent Brag Sheet(s), and Resume/portfolio in MaiaLearning for your counselor recommendation.  


Note: UCs/CSUs/CA Community Colleges do not require an official transcript, counselor recommendation, or a teacher letter of recommendation. Please have your student stop by the College & Career Center if you have questions. 


SAT, PSAT PREP & ACT PRACTICE TEST AT CAMPO WITH

TRIED & TRUE TUTORING

Tried & True Tutoring, in partnership with Campolindo High School, is offering its popular SAT/ACT programs. 



ACT PRACTICE TEST AT CAMPO WITH TRIED & TRUE TUTORING

Tried & True Tutoring, in partnership with Campolindo High School, is offering a full-length practice ACT exam to see where you stand or compare to your PSAT scores. Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 12-4 p.m. at Campolindo CCC. Register HERE.


Thank you to all who participated in the SAT/PSAT workshop this past weekend!


UPCOMING ACADEMIES TO HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

(Space Limited to 25) Location - E13, register in Teachmore/Batcheller.

Oct. 23rd: Common Mistakes: CSU and Common App

Oct. 25th: LAST MINUTE EA/ED Help

Oct. 30th:  CSU Apply: Majors and Common Mistakes

Nov. 1st:  UC PIQ Support and Review


COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS

Oct. 22nd: Freshman/Sophomore Parent Night in the Campo Library, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Learn what your freshman and sophomore should be doing this year and how to support them.


COLLEGE VISITS ON OUR CAMPUS

Any student (especially Seniors) interested in listening to an Admissions Rep’s 30-minute talk about their college, can attend by registering on Maia Learning under the "Events" Tab then picking up a pass in the College & Career Center. Below are some of the visits within the next few weeks. See the full list on Maia Learning - more are added regularly so please check the calendar HERE or in MaiaLearning.

Oct. 22nd: Colorado State, UMass - Amherst, Seattle U, Belmont U, Miami U - Oxford (Ohio), Portland State, UMichigan

Oct. 23rd: UColorado-Colo. Springs, Boise State, Whitman, St. Olaf, Utah

Oct. 24th: Embry-Riddle, Chapman, USan Diego

Oct. 25th: Princeton, Baylor

Oct. 29th: U of Washington

Nov. 8th: Montana State


APPOINTMENTS WITH THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

A very important part of our work is ensuring each student has a good college list in MaiaLearning. If you are stumped, don't worry—we're here to help you build one. We recommend families use a College Cost Calculator to help determine which schools are financially a good fit. More information on the college and career process can be found on College & Career 101. Please feel free to make an appointment with us on the Campo College/Career Website, Campo College Calendly links, and check out "Upcoming Events."



MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR

Click here for all the latest information from the College & Career Center.

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

SENIOR WELLNESS WEEK

Senior Wellness Week is Oct. 28th - Nov. 1st. Our Wellness Team will have activities at lunch on Monday and Tuesday, at brunch on Tuesday and Thursday, and a raffle at brunch on Friday to help alleviate some of the stress our seniors feel during this time of year.


VIRTUAL PARENT EDUCATION EVENT 

There will be a virtual parent education night on Nov. 13th for those who could not attend the Song for Charlie in person event last week. More info to come. Campo 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will receive a presentation during Academy on Nov. 13th, similar to the presentation to last year's seniors. The plan going forward is to have all 10th graders have the presentation in the fall, which is why current 9th graders are not included in the presentation this year.


ITEM DONATIONS 

The Wellness Center is looking for donations of 1-2 cornhole sets and a Cricut Machine for use in the Wellness Center. Please contact Amy Spillane if you are able to donate.


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

Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on Facebook.

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: GRADUATION CAP, GOWN, TASSELS, ETC. 

It's time to order graduation gear and senior apparel. An email went out last week from our vendor Jostens directly to senior families for these important items. Orders are due by Oct. 27th. Ordering form HERE. Jostens will be on campus during lunch on Oct. 23rd for sizing and to view items. Contact Martin Oliveira with any questions or if you prefer to borrow a loaner cap and gown from the school.


NEW: DROP-IN HOURS AT THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

The College & Career staff is here every Tuesday/Thursday during Lunch/7th. Stop by to work on your applications, have essays and apps reviewed, or ask questions. No appointment necessary.


HOW TO REQUEST CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS

FOR ADMISSIONS

For schools requiring a transcript: Be sure to toggle the “Transcript Request” button for each school in MaiaLearning/Universities/Applying list. Next, go to the Campolindo Web Store to formally request. There is no fee for transcripts. HERE is a “How-To” video created by Mr. Magno walking families through the process. Please also be sure to fill out the Student Counselor Survey, Parent Brag Sheet(s), and Resume/portfolio in MaiaLearning for your Counselor’s LOR.  


Note: UCs/CSUs/CA Community Colleges do not require an official transcript, counselor recommendation, or a teacher letter of recommendation. Please have your student stop by the College & Career Center if you have questions. 


OUR LAST SNACK SHACK EVER

The game is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1st, Campo vs. Acalanes. Parents, please sign up to donate money or food, work the Snack Shack or BBQ! Your help is much appreciated. Proceeds directly benefit Senior Class activities.


SENIOR SUNRISE

The Senior Sunrise date will be changed to a later date in October. Stay tuned!


Senior College/Career Checklist

Follow us on Instagram @campolindoclass2025

For additional Class of 2025 information, visit our webpage

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: RING & LETTER JACKET SIZING

JUNIORS: The Jostens representatives will be in front of the Cafeteria during Lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, for class ring and letter jacket sizing and to answer any questions you may have.


Junior College/Career Checklist

Follow us on Instagram @campoclassof26

For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage

SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS

SOPHOMORE PARENT PARTY: FEBRUARY 22ND

Due to lower-than-expected attendance, we’ve decided to move the party to Saturday, February 22nd. We want to ensure that we have as many people as possible to make this a successful fundraiser and a great opportunity to build community. We can't wait to celebrate with you all! Get your tickets now!

2027 Parent Party: February 22nd


HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR SOPHOMORE

THIS WEEK! Join the College & Career Counselors on Oct. 22nd for the Freshman/Sophomore Parent Night in the Campo Library, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Learn what your freshman and sophomore should be doing this year and how to support them.


Sophomore College/Career Planning

Follow us on Instagram @campolindoclass2027

For additional Class of 2027 information, visit our webpage.

FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS

NEW: THANK YOU FRESHMAN PARENTS

A huge THANK YOU to all the freshman parents for helping us get through the busy fall. Snack Shack, homecoming decorating, and the parent party were all hugely successful thanks to you! We look forward to a fun four years! Please look for more information for a January 2025 get together coming soon.


NEW: CAMPO SPIRIT WEAR

We have a few white Campo spirit wear t-shirts available for sale. $25 with proceeds going to the freshman class. If interested, please email Anne Woolway to arrange payment and drop off/ pick-up.


HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRESHMAN

THIS WEEK! Join the College & Career Counselors on Oct. 22nd for the Freshman/Sophomore Parent Night in the Campo Library, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Learn what your freshman and sophomore should be doing this year and how to support them.


Freshman College/Career Planning

Follow us on Instagram @campoclass2028

For additional Class of 2028 information, visit our webpage. 

PLEASE CHECK BELOW LINKS FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Moraga Education Foundation

Campolindo Parents Club

Campolindo Website

Campolindo Athletics Website

Campolindo College & Career Website

Campolindo College and Career 101

Campolindo Webstore

AUHSD website

Campolindo Parents Club | campobulletin@campoparents.org 

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