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Today is the end of the 1st Quarter, which allows us to provide a progress report to show how students are doing in their courses. Please note that these quarter grades do not show up on transcripts, do not get released to colleges, and simply serve as a progress report for students, staff, and parents. You will receive the 1st Quarter Progress Report Card electronically via ParentSquare in about a week.
In case your child didn’t tell you… every September, my Associate Principals and I visit every English classroom on campus to introduce ourselves, welcome the students to a new school year, and review key expectations and guidelines laid out in our Student Handbook. These class visits help to connect our admin team with the students and lay the groundwork for a positive and successful school year.
It’s been a month since our bi-annual Club Day, but it’s not too late for your child to join a club! Please review our list of Miramonte Student Clubs so you can encourage them to get connected.
Have a great long weekend and GO MATS!
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What a fun and eventful week it's been! Thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly to make the LatinX Heritage Festival and Fall Music Concert such memorable events. The energy, creativity, and community spirit were awesome, and we appreciate all who attended and supported. Also, Congratulations to 9th Grader, Angie Haas-Jajeh, for winning the Miramonte Directory Art Contest. Angie won a $100 gift certificate from the Miramonte Parents Club and her work will be featured on the cover.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Come lend a hand tomorrow, Saturday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 2:00 pm help us remove bushes and shrubs from the area next to the gym. Bring gardening gloves, a hat, water bottle, and shovel or gardening tools if you have them. Community service hours for all volunteers. Questions? Contact Kristan Mayer or Claudia Sherman
As we head into the long weekend, I hope you and your family have time to relax and recharge. On Monday, let’s all take a moment to reflect on Indigenous Peoples' Day and honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities.
Stay up to date with all Parents' Club activities by visiting our website.
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
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October 14: No School
October 16: PSAT - Sophomores and Juniors; 7:30 a.m. (prior registration required)
October 17: Class of 2027 Dads' Social
October 19: Public Speaking GGSA Speech 1; James Logan HS
October 24: Class of 2025 Dads' Social
October 24: Winter Sports Night, 6:00 p.m, MHS Gym
October 24-27: Fall Play; 7:00 p.m; MHS Theater (Purchase Tickets here)
October 28: Winter Sports Begin
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ONE-Miramonte Fundraising | |
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Get on the List!
On Wednesday, October 16 we are publishing a list of all the Miramonte families who have made a donation to ONE-Miramonte this school year.
It’s not too late to make a donation and be included among the families supporting the academic classes and programs contributions to ONE-Miramonte makes possible.
If you made a donation through your employee portal, your gift may not have been received yet. Please reach out if you’d like to check whether your donation has been received to ensure you’re included on the donor list.
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Junior SAT Testing - Save the date!
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Location: Miramonte High School
Registration opens on the Webstore Monday, December 2, and closes Monday, January 20. For more information, click here or contact Jennifer Lezcano
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Yearbook News
The 2024-25 Miramonte yearbook is currently on sale! Yearbooks must be purchased directly from the vendor. If you have not yet purchased a yearbook for your student, click on the link below and enter your student's first and last name. Make sure the first and last names you enter match the first and last names provided to the school on all registration documents.
Purchase a yearbook for your student HERE. When prompted for the School Order Number, enter the Miramonte High School school code: 6301
Attention Parents of Seniors - Senior Dedication Ads are now available for purchase! Senior Ads are a great way to commemorate your graduating Senior and all of their hard work and accomplishments. The earlybird deadline to purchase an ad at a discounted price is 10/11/24, and the final deadline is 11/1/24. However, please note that ad space is limited and the sales window will close early if all spots are filled prior to that date! Purchase your ad now before space runs out! We are also currently accepting Then and Now photo submissions. Please click here for more details on purchasing an ad and submitting Then and Nows here.
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Boofest- Volunteers Needed!
Del Rey Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Fall Festival Boofest on Saturday, October 19, 11:00-2:00 p.m. Volunteers will help with carnival games, bounce houses, ice cream walk, dunk tank, bake sale, arts and crafts and much more.
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Creepy Hollow Carnival - Volunteers Needed!
Join Sleepy Hollow Elementary's 50+ year tradition, Creepy Hollow Carnival, on Saturday, October 26 and help create the Spooky Fun! Volunteers needed to help set up and work the carnival Sign up here
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The Mirador
Subscribe to The Mirador! Our award-winning student-led publication will exclusively publish magazines this year. Support the community by purchasing a subscription for $65 and receive a complimentary Mirador swag item with your 6 issues. Subscribe here
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Candidate Roundtables
The League of Women Voters is hosting a forum for candidates running for the Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board. It will be Thursday, October 17, from 7:00-8:30 pm, at the Walnut Creek Library, Oak View Room, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek. Click here to learn more
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Seniors
- Counselors are continuing to meet individually with seniors to discuss post-high school plans!
- If your senior is applying to college, they can begin requesting transcripts via MaiaLearning.
- Consider attending the Academy college application workshops in the College and Career Center. Students can sign up using TeachMore.
Students who received a D, F, NC, or NP in a graduation required course should contact their counselor to see if they are eligible for remediation through a FuelEd course. Remediation is important if your student wants to maintain UC/CSU eligibility.
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Miramonte Presents: Two British Pantomimes – Cinderella and Treasure Island
Welcome to the wild and wacky world of Pantomime where classic stories meet modern pop culture and actors are free to play roles that are not restricted based on gender. The acting style is exaggerated and everything, including the props, is larger than life. This British tradition dates back to the 1700s and is based on the Italian theatre form of commedia dell’arte. Today, British families of all ages, typically around Christmas, see their local panto in villages or community centers or produced professionally on London’s West End. Integrating audience participation, popular music, and some raunchy innuendo, there is something for everyone when you go see the panto! We are happy to share this tradition and genre with Miramonte, and we hope you enjoy it. Cheers!
Showtimes:
Treasure Island: Thursday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.
Cinderella: Friday, October 25, 7:00 p.m.
Treasure Island: Saturday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.
Cinderella: Sunday, October 27, 4:00 p.m.
Purchase your tickets here: Cinderella and Treasure Island Tickets
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Finishing up fall sports and getting ready for winter sports? Join Boosters today!
Booster member cards enable access to all Miramonte home regular season sporting events. To join now CLICK HERE
Follow us!
Parents and students can follow the Athletic Boosters @miramonteathletics
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Class of 2025 Reminders
Class of 2025 Dads' Night Out!
Enjoy cocktails and appetizers on the deck
Hosted by Mike Smith
Location: 40 Tappan Lane, Orinda
Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tickets: $50
Please contact Jessica Elkind, 2025 Parent Advisor
Questions? Contact the Class of 2025 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2026 Reminders
Prepare to Crumble! The Class of 2026 is hosting the Concessions Pop Up on Friday, November 8 at the Miramonte vs Campo football game. Click here to donate baked goods or help that night with sales.
Show your school spirit and purchase a Beat Campo hat or Miramonte corduroy hat.
Please follow us on Facebook & Instagram for up to date information regarding the Class of 2026. Questions? Contact the Class of 2026 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2027 Reminders
Buy your ticket for Dads’ Night Out on Thursday, October 17, hosted by Raife Giovinazzo. We’ll have the football game on and we’ll be grilling - so come share a few laughs and drinks with your fellow dads!
We’re still looking for volunteers to help plan and support Dads’ Night Out - sign up here to help: SUG.
Thank you to all who signed up to manage our Sophomore Class Pop Up Concession Stand Fundraiser on Friday, November 1, at the Miramonte v. Clayton Valley football game. Stay tuned for a detailed sign-up for homemade treats.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2027 Parent Advisors
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Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Acalanes Union High School District is seeking community members to join one or both of our financial oversight committees. Please visit the district website for more information on Measures G and A and Measure E. Apply to join the Citizens' Oversight committee here
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Next AUHSD Board Meeting
The next AUHSD Board Meeting is on Wednesday, October 16. The agenda will be posted here on Sunday, October 13. The meeting is held at the district office, with the public portion beginning at 7:00 p.m. You may also watch the live broadcast here.
The upcoming board meetings for the rest of 2024 are on the following Wednesdays: November 6, November 20, and December 18.
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The Matadors were recently featured in the Lamorinda Weekly for the voter registration drive on campus. Read more HERE and register to vote HERE | |
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