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NEW: CAMPOLINDO PARENTS BOOK CLUB IS THIS WEEK
Please join us this Wednesday, Nov. 6th, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Campolindo library to discuss the intricacies of college admissions. We will be discussing: 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. Even if you haven’t read the books and you’re just interested in the topic, your presence is more than welcome. Hope to see you there!
NEW: CAMPUS CLEAN UP EVENT - NEW DATE
We have a new date for the Campus Clean Up Event that was postponed because of excessive heat in October. NEW DATE: Saturday, Nov. 16th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Interested in helping the environment, beautifying Campolindo's campus, and building community? Parents and students are invited to volunteer and join us. Students can earn up to four volunteer hours. There will be options to mulch, garden, and possibly more! Wear sneakers and gardening clothes. Bring gloves, a rake or hedge clippers if you have them (but not necessary). Meet at the entrance to the Campo garden near the Senior Parking Lot. For additional information and to register as a volunteer, sign up HERE.
NEW: PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO FINALS FUEL FALL 2024!
Many thanks to those of you who have signed up and donated snacks so far. With just 49 days before finals, we are 11,000 snacks short of our goal. Finals Fuel is a 100% Parent-supported activity and we cannot do it without you.
Here’s how: purchase snacks directly from Amazon and Costco, donate money [Venmo: @Randi-Kofman, PayPal @RandiKofman]. And spots are still available to distribute snacks on campus. Sign up HERE. Thank you!
NEW: CPC MEETING - NOVEMBER 12th, 2024
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Campo Library. All current parents/guardians are welcome. Please check in at Attendance first. Principal Pete Alvarez will be continuing the presentation on the Campo Challenge Success Student Survey results. Here is the agenda and last month's meeting minutes.
Here are the financials: Balance Sheet, Profits & Loss, Journal Entries, Monthly P&L.
NEW: AUHSD GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This meeting will be conducted in person at the District Community Room and is open to the public. It will also be live streamed through the AUHSD website. Items of interest to the public will include the 2023-2024 Assessment Report (Graduation Rates, UC/CSU Course Completion Rates, Standardized Tests for College Admissions, and College Admissions Profile.)
Meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 6th, with the open session at 7 p.m. The agenda and supporting documents will be available online before the meeting. Note: agenda and supporting documents are best viewed using Mozilla Firefox or Chrome.
NEW: SMART GIVING SEMINAR
Have you ever been curious about legacy giving, Charitable Trusts, Donor Advised Funds, or the benefits of donating appreciated stock? Join us for this free informative session, open to all, where we will demystify these sophisticated giving strategies with two experts and MEF Sponsors: Meredith Rosen from Bedell Frazier and Yuki Yu from Roots + Wings Legal. Thursday, Nov. 14th, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the JM Library at 1010 Camino Pablo in Moraga. Register HERE.
NEW: LOCAL BUSINESSES PARTNERING TO GIVE BACK TO MEF
Get ready for the holidays during these two events:
Summer Brown Photography: Book a session with Summer Brown Photography to take place before Dec. 15th, use code MEF10, and 10% of the session fee will go to MEF!
Five Little Monkeys: Shop Five Little Monkeys online or in Lafayette between Nov. 1st and 15th, use code MEF2024!, and 15% of your pre-tax total sale will go to MEF!
NEW: FENTANYL AWARENESS VIRTUAL PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT
Laura Didier, Outreach Specialist for the nonprofit, Song For Charlie, will present valuable information about the fentanyl crisis and share the story of her son who tragically lost his life to a fentanyl laced pill. All parents within AUHSD and from partner districts are welcome to attend. Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 7th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sign up details HERE.
NEW: BOOK COLLECTION
The National Charity League Acalanes Senior Class 2025 is collecting new and gently used books for children aged toddlers-early high school. The books will be donated and utilized as part of our "Sweet Dreams" Senior Class Project supporting Hope Solutions. Hope Solutions provides emergency support for unhoused individuals and families in Contra Costa County. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5th, through Friday, Nov. 22nd, donations can be dropped off in the Campolindo A-hall in a box labeled "Hope Solutions Book Drive." Feel free to email Claire Birdsey if you have any questions.
NEW: FRIENDS OF MORAGA SCHOOLS INFORMATION SESSION
MEF has established a new program for donors who do not currently have children in the Moraga schools: Friends of Moraga Schools. Donors who become Founding Members or Golden Pear Founding Members receive special benefits. Learn more in this video. If your youngest child is a senior this year, or if you have friends or family members who do not have kids in the schools currently, please attend this information where you will learn about school funding in CA, why community support is so critical, and the details of this new program. Thursday, Nov. 7th, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the JM Library at 1010 Camino Pablo in Moraga. Register HERE.
GLOBAL STUDENT UNION DINNER
The Global Student Union is organizing a dinner for all of Campolindo’s International families. Please come for food and community, and to get answers to any questions you may have. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 16th, 5:30-7 p.m. in College & Career Center (E13). Dinner will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a dessert or an appetizer to share. Please email Joan Batcheller with any questions. Register HERE.
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!
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.
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.
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