Dear Miramonte Community,

Thank you for attending Parent Night last night! Below are the various slide decks that were presented for you to review as needed.

• Challenge Success Slide Deck
• Class of 2028 Slide Deck
• Class of 2027 Slide Deck
• Class of 2026 Slide Deck
• Class of 2025 Slide Deck

Next Wednesday is our bi-annual Club Day! Over 100 student-led clubs will set up booths in the gym to showcase the great offerings and opportunities they provide students. We will have a special bell schedule on Wednesday to provide an extended lunch so that students have plenty of time to learn about the available clubs and sign up for the ones they are interested in joining. 

Have a great Friday and GO MATS!

Mr. Ben Campopiano

bcampopiano@auhsdschools.org

Dear Miramonte Families,

Thanks to all who attended last night’s Parent Night and Challenge Success Presentation. A HUGE thank you to our amazing Administrators and Staff as well as Parent and Student Leaders, who took the time out of their evening to share the work they are doing to make Miramonte a safe, welcoming, challenging and supportive learning environment! We appreciate you! 

Join us for our first Parent Club meeting of the year- Coffee with Campopiano- on Wednesday, September 18 at 11:15 a.m. in the Student Union. This will be an opportunity to hear updates from Principal Campopiano, meet other parents, ask questions, and be involved in our community. If there are any topics you would like discussed at future Parent Club meetings please let us know! 

Stay up to date with all Parents' Club activities by visiting our website.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. 

Warmly,

Christina Linezo

Chair MHS Parents' Club

September 11: CCC - Application Nation Senior Parent Presentation, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

September 11: AUHSD Board Meeting

September 16-20: Homecoming Week

September 18: Coffee with Campopiano; Parents' Club General Meeting; 11:15-12:30 p.m.

September 18: CCC - Looking Toward College Junior Parent Presentation; 6:30 p.m.

September 18: Challenge Success Event with Denise Pope; 6:30-8:30 p.m.

September 21: Homecoming Dance; 7:00-9:00 p.m.

September 24: CCC - Activities Section Workshop

September 24: Class of 2027 Mom's Social

September 25: Make-up Picture Day

September 26: Class of 2028 Parent Social

September 28: Public Speaking hosts GGSA

October 2: SAT - Seniors only; 7:45 a.m. (prior registration required)

October 5: Public Speaking Debate Tournament @ Heritage HS

October 5: Class of 2026 Parent Social

October 16: PSAT - Sophomores and Juniors; 7:30 a.m. (prior registration required)

October 17: Class of 2027 Dads' Social

October 24-27: Fall Play; MHS Theater; 7:00 p.m.

Questions about Miramonte fundraising? Please contact Jill Hughes, Parents' Club VP Fundraising, at VPFundraising@mhspc.org.

Why does the Parents' Club have to fundraise each year? Check this out to learn why.

Sophomores and Juniors Sign up to Take the PSAT

Sign up to take the PSAT on October 16 at 7:30 a.m. at Miramonte. Cost is $30 and deadline to register is Friday, September 13. The PSAT is great practice for the SAT, & the scores are more than just a number.  With your results you can: See your progress, set a target, and get your AP potential. Sign up here



Download Bluebook to your laptop and bring an approved device.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please email Jennifer Lezcano

Picture Make Up Day

Picture make up day is Wednesday, September 25. If you did not get your picture taken, please plan on doing this on the 25th. Please follow this LINK to purchase photos.

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 purchase of 6 issues. Subscribe here.

Thriving, Engaged and Well-Balanced Students

Dr. Denise Pope, founder of Challenge Success and expert in student well-being will be visiting our community on September 18 to share her insights and current research regarding supporting our students to thrive in our high-stakes and high-pressure culture. The Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church will host the event on Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Seats are limited and we expect high parent interest. View event flyer here and register here to reserve your spot for this free parent education event.

Acalanes Adult Education

Acalanes Adult Education provides comprehensive educational opportunities for adults aged eighteen and above. Situated at the Del Valle Education Center, adult learners have the privilege of enrolling in diverse courses. For further information, please visit our official website here  Additionally, you may access the Fall 2024 Course Catalog here and register online

SEED High School Bowling Team

SEED High School is excited to launch our first ever monthly bowling team for high school and transition program aged students with special needs. The team will generally meet on the first Saturday of every month from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Clayton Valley Bowl in Concord. Click here for more information

VPA Assistant Needed to Support the Arts Program

The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Miramonte is in search of an Assistant who will support Arts programming at the school and within the community. The VPA Assistant will work with and support Visual and Performing Arts teachers to plan and advertise events and performances; raise the visibility and awareness of the Arts through marketing and promotion; recruit and lead parent volunteers for a Parent Partners in the Arts Committee. Click here to learn more

Directory Artwork Contest for MHS Students

Miramonte students who love to draw, design, and create are invited to submit an original piece for the cover of this year's directory. Drawings, digital creations, sketches, captured images, etc., are all welcome. The directory parent volunteers will judge all submissions and select the winner. The winner will receive a $100 gift card!

Artwork Submission Details:

●      Should be high resolution and show well on an 8.5 x 11 page

●      Must be submitted digitally (jpeg or png). No PDF files please.

●      Do not include the word "directory" on the artwork 

●      Deadline to submit is Monday, September 16.

Please send artwork submissions and questions to Anna Miller, Directory Chair

SAT & PSAT Bootcamp

In Partnership with Tried & True Tutoring, we will offer a SAT & PSAT Bootcamp for Miramonte students in preparation for the October tests. This program is best for juniors and seniors who are scoring in the 1000 -1300 range and looking for strategies to improve their scores. Click here for more details and registration.

The Wellness Center is pleased to welcome our 2024-2025 Wellness Support Counselors to our team! Learn more about Nicole Wiseman, Kiki Thomas, Kori Sanom and Tet Salva here.

These four counselors bring a breadth of experience, knowledge, and warmth to their roles here and we are very fortunate to have them join us. In addition to our support counselors, Ellen Zapalac (Intake Specialist) and Sal Avila (Wellness Coordinator) complete your Miramonte Wellness Team. We look forward to working with your students throughout the year. 

Schedule Changes

The deadline to drop a class without it appearing on your transcript is Friday, October 11.

Seniors

• Counselors are beginning 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. 
• Please have your student contact their counselor immediately if they are applying EA or ED to a school.
• 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. 

Cal Grant gives funds to every eligible senior who meets the requirements. AUHSD will electronically submit information for every senior in the district to the California Student Aid Commission so they may be considered for a Cal Grant. If you do not wish to have your student’s information submitted electronically, please complete the opt-out form with our school registrar, Kyley Jacobs, by Friday, September 27.

Follow us!

Parents and students can follow the @miramontecounseling Instagram account for information, news, and advice from the counseling department.

Class of 2026 Reminders

The Class of 2026 needs your help! Please help us be the most spirited class and win the Homecoming Hall Decorating Contest. Sign up here to donate items or click here to purchase items from our Amazon wishlist. 

Save the Date! Pickleball Parent Social, Saturday, October 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Lafayette Rink. Invitation and ticket purchasing information coming soon.

Questions? Contact the Class of 2026 Parent Advisors

Class of 2027 Reminders

Mark your calendar for our Sophomore Class of 2027 Mom's Night Out on Tuesday, September 24.

Sign-up on our SUG to lead the Sophomore Class Pop Up Concession Stand Fundraiser on Friday, November 1 at the Miramonte v. Clayton Valley football game. Detailed sign-up for homemade treats to follow.

And, please review the SUG for additional volunteer opportunities. 

Questions? Contact the Class of 2027 Parent Advisors

Class of 2028 Reminders

Homecoming Hallway Donations

Homecoming is right around the corner and the Class of 2028 would love your support in purchasing items for their Homecoming Hallway.

Parent Meet and Greet Happy Hour on Thursday, September 26, at The Fourth Bore from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

There is still time to donate to the Class Activity Fund. This crucial donation funds all the events the class will enjoy, including Prom, Ball, and Senior Events. Thank you for your donation! 

Questions? Contact the Class of 2028 Parent Advisors

Next AUHSD Board Meeting

The next AUHSD Board Meeting is on Wednesday, September 11. The agenda will be posted here on Sunday, September 8 . 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: October 16, November 6, November 20, and December 18.

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