Monday, August 19, 2024

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UPCOMING DATES

August 19: Photo Day - Freshmen/New Students

August 20: CPC Meeting

August 29: Back To School Night

September 2: Labor Day/No School

September 7: Senior Parent Party

September 10: CPC Meeting & Social

September 12: Parent Social hosted by DEIB

September 16: Fore Our Schools Golf Tourney


ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: PHOTO DAY TODAY Photos will be taken of Freshmen and new students today.


NEW: BELL SCHEDULES The regular bell schedule will start this week and can be found here. "writable" bell schedule has been added to the Campo Website under the Students tab for students and parents to use.


NEW: PARENTS CLUB MEETING Our first meeting will be tomorrow, August 20, from 9-10:30 am in the Campo Library. All parents and guardians of current Campo students are invited to attend. Please check in at the Attendance office prior to the meeting. Link to Agenda and Financials. Save the date for our EVENING MEETING & SOCIAL, on September 10, 6-8 pm at the Campo Library featuring a presentation about the Campo College & Career Center. More details to come. 


NEW: CAMPO SPIRIT WEAR - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 20 at midnight. No exceptions. Don't miss out or you'll have to wait until spring. Visit the Campo Online Spirit Store. All merch will be sent directly to your home. Click here to shop.


NEW: ATTENDANCE Please remind your students that passes to leave campus WILL NO LONGER BE DELIVERED TO CLASSROOMS. Students need to know about their appointment before arriving at school. Parents or guardians should contact us preferably before 9am at campattendrecgbx@auhsdschools.org or 925-280-3953. It is the student's responsibility to pick up their pass before class in the Attendance Office to be able to leave mid-class. If they are leaving at brunch or lunch they can leave the pass in the office. If your student is feeling unwell mid-class they can ask to see the nurse in the health office. Thank you!


NEW: HELP THE CAMPO GARDEN - We need your beautiful backyard garden! The Campo Environmental Club is fundraising for a new barn for the 5 angora goats that live on campus. We'd like to host a Walamorinda Garden tour and need help from your veggie or flower gardens. We are searching for 5-7 families willing to host drop-in guests over the course of 4 hours on a Fall weekend. We could also use a volunteer to help with publicity. Please contact Campo Garden coordinator Mr. Justin Seligman. Winter is coming! We'd love to get this off the ground before the seasons turn.


NEW: BLACK STUDENT UNION SUMMIT Save the date: Monday, September 30, 8am - 3pm.


NEW: FRESHMAN PARENT PARTY - NEW DATE - the date has changed to September 27. More details to come!


NEW: WELLNESS CENTER Spring (Summer) Cleaning or upgrading? The Wellness Center is looking for a new or gently used high-quality vacuum cleaner. We’ve been replacing our lower-quality versions annually, as they’re not designed for the heavy use we require. We’re looking for a vacuum that can be used on floors and converted to a cordless, handheld version for furniture. If you can help, please contact Amy Spillane.


FORE OUR SCHOOLS GOLF TOURNAMENT The 16th Annual Fore Our Schools Golf Tournament will be held on September 16 at Moraga Country Club. All proceeds are donated to the Moraga Education Foundation (MEF). This event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for MEF and we look forward to another big showing this year. Spots are filling up fast so don't wait to register. Sign up as a team or individual. All levels of golfers are welcome. Register here. Also, sponsorship and day of volunteer spots are still available. If you are interested, please email here. See you on the course. Go Cougars!


CAMPO PARENTS CLUB EVENING MEETING & PARENT SOCIAL Save the date - September 10, 6-8 pm in the Campo Library. Our September monthly meeting will include time for parents to socialize and feature a presentation from our College & Career Center's Joan Batcheller and more. Details to come.


CAMPO PARENT SOCIAL: The Campolindo DEIB Committee invites you to a Parent Social on Thursday, September 12 at Canyon Club from 5-7pm. Drop by, grab a drink and some snacks/dinner. We'll have some tables saved outside. Catch up with friends and get to know new parents. 


CAMPO FAMILY DIRECTORY Campo Parents Club members will receive access to our digital family directory when available in a few weeks. This is our second year going digital and we plan to make improvements in its accessibility for members. Click here to join Parents Club.


SAT & PSAT For the upcoming 24/25 school year, Campo will host the October PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors on October 30th. Registration is through our webstore starting the first week of September. Campo will also be hosting the SAT School Day on October 23rd (Seniors Only) and March (Juniors Only) of the 24/25 school year. Date TBD. Registration for SAT School Days will be through our webstore the prior month.


Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) Governing Board Meetings These meetings are open to the public to attend. The Governing Board generally meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Open Session typically begins at 7pm. and is held at the AUHSD District Office Community Room unless otherwise posted. The next meeting is August 21. Click here to see the meeting schedule and for more information.


Follow the Campolindo Parents Club on our social media Do you want access information about what is happening at Campolindo and the incredible accomplishments of Campo students? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.


FAMILIES NEW TO MORAGA/LAMORINDA The CPC would like to help new families feel welcome in our community. Click here for a letter from our New Family Liaison, Alicia Rago.


CAMPO CARES Campo Cares is a confidential program started as a grant from the graduating class of 2020 to assist Campolindo students and families who are experiencing financial hardship. Working in partnership with the Campolindo Counseling Department and our Athletic Director, we provide rapid funding for essentials such as school supplies and anything that would prevent a student from participating in any Campo activity whether academic or social. Any Campo student or parent can communicate their confidential request to either Ray Meadows (athletics) or Amardeep Dhaliwal (all other assistance). Every student at Campo deserves an equitable experience.


SENIOR PARENT PARTY The LAST parent party for the Class of 2025 will be on September 7, 6-9 pm. Buy tickets now! More info below in the Senior section.


SOPHOMORE PARENT PARTY: Save the Date: Saturday, October 5. More details to come. 

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

MEF GRANTS $1,000,000 TO CAMPOLINDO Thanks to YOU, the Campo parent community, MEF was able to make its biggest grant ever to Campolindo this year. This grant has an incredible impact on the education your child receives. Every student benefits from MEF grants, so we ask every family to contribute to the Giving Campaign. You can contribute on the Campo Webstore where your gift will be automatically designated to Campo or on our website. To make giving more convenient and easier on your budget, become a Sustaining Donor. You can also give stock or donate through a Donor Advised Fund. And remember to check to see if your employer will match your gift. Thank you for creating possibilities for every student, every day! MEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. 



FORE OUR SCHOOLS GOLF TOURNAMENT The 16th Annual Golf Tournament benefitting MEF will take place on September 16 at the Moraga Country Club. Register here!


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: CAMPO GIRLS WATER POLO has a few open spots, come join our team! We are still looking for a few athletes to come join our program! Reach out - we would love to have you. Being a good teammate and having the ability to swim are the only requirements. Come check it out! Practice Monday at 5:15pm at Soda Center. Contact Kim Everist if interested.


CAMPO ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIPS A BIG thanks to the 300+ Campo Families who have become 2024-25 Campo Athletic Boosters Members. We're thankful for your generosity and for your commitment to Campo Athletics!! For those who were unable to stop by during Cougar Day, we'll send an email about how, when, and where you get your Membership materials. In the meantime, any questions, please contact president@campoathleticboosters.com.


ATHLETIC REGISTRATION FOR 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR Registration for Athletics for the 24/25 school year is currently open on Sportsnet. Athletes need to have a signed athletic clearance form/physical dated after June 1, 2024. For more information on registration click here: Campo Athletics Registration


2024-25 OFFICIAL SPORT START DATES--ATHLETICS

AUGUST 12 for Fall sports: girls flag football, girls volleyball, girls golf, football, water polo, cross country, and girls tennis.

NOVEMBER 4 for Winter sports: wrestling, basketball, and soccer.

FEBRUARY 10 for Spring sports: softball, baseball, lacrosse, swimming, boys golf, boys tennis, track and field, girls beach volleyball, boys volleyball and stunt cheer.

AUGUST 12 for Year-round Sports: Cheer (Sideline and Competitive).


BASEBALL: Tuesday, 8/20, Meeting for all students 9-12th grade interested in playing baseball at 345PM at the baseball field.


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: The College/Career Center will be your resource to help you with your post-Campo plans. We will be hosting some very important MaiaLearning Academy periods to show you how to request Letters of Recommendation and build your resume for your counselors, as well as how to build a good college list and keep you organized!


NEW: UPCOMING ACADEMIES TO HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS (Space Limited) Location - E13, register in Teachmore. More academies to come through the entire college application season.


Aug 21: SENIORS- How to get started and important deadlines

Aug 28: MaiaLearning "things to do."

Aug 30: How to build a college list

Sept 4: UC Application and Essay

Sept 6: UCSB admission officer talking about UC Application

Sept 11: Common Application 


NEW: APPOINTMENTS WITH THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER 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 Calendy links, and check out "Upcoming Events."



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 "University" 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.


Sept 4: Boston University

Sept 5: Holy Cross, TCU, and Fairfield University

Sept 6: UCSB

Sept 10: Marist

Sept 12: U British Columbia


COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS

September 5:  Senior Parent Night in the Campo Library (learn about the college app process and how to support your Senior).

September 17:  Junior Parent Night in the Campo Library. (learn what your Junior should be doing this year for their post-graduation plans and how to support them).

September 24:  Freshman/Sophomore Parent Talk (learn what your freshman and sophomore should be doing this year and how to support them), in-person in the Library.



MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR

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

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

NEW: WELLNESS CENTER Spring (Summer) Cleaning or upgrading? The Wellness Center is looking for a new or gently used high-quality vacuum cleaner. We’ve been replacing our lower-quality versions annually, as they’re not designed for the heavy use we require. We’re looking for a vacuum that can be used on floors and converted to a cordless, handheld version for furniture. If you can help, please contact Amy Spillane.

 

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

NEW: BLACK STUDENT UNION SUMMIT (BSU) Save the date: Monday, September 30, 8am - 3pm.


The Campo DEIB parent committee is excited to welcome new parents to our community. In accordance with our Campolindo spirit and mission, we hope you and your students seamlessly weave into a community that acknowledges the diverse needs of our students and celebrates our culture of belonging. Please reach out here if you are interested in joining our committee or have any questions. Go COUGS! 


All are welcome to join the Campolindo DEIB Parents Committee for a Parent Social on Thursday, September 12 at Canyon Club from 5-7pm. Drop by, grab a drink and some snacks/dinner. We'll have some tables saved outside. Catch up with friends and get to know new parents. 


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

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: Special thanks to Will and Jen Birdsey and the Parent Advisor crew for an amazing Senior BBQ! Thank you to all the parents who helped at the event and donated! We appreciate you!!


NEW: SENIOR SHIRTS We have 6 senior shirts available for sale! Please contact Sheryl Ahrens if you are interested in purchasing one! 


SAVE THE DATES:

August 29 - Back To School Night & Senior Parent Meeting


September 7 - 6-9 pm - Our very LAST Parent Party for the Class of 2025!

The Senior Parent Party will be at the Polichio Home. You do not want to miss this! Tickets are available on the webstore .


November 1 - Seniors Snack Shack vs Acalanes (SUG coming closer to the date.)


Senior College/Career Checklist

Follow us on Instagram @campolindoclass2025

For additional Class of 2025 information, visit our webpage HERE.

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

SNACK SHACK DONATIONS! Please help support another big fundraiser of the year: our Fall Snack Shack on September 13! Your generous donations will be used to help us purchase food and beverage supplies. Thank you for your support! Make your donations here.


Junior College/Career Checklist

Follow us on Instagram @campoclassof26

For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage HERE.

SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS

NEW: Sophomore Snack Shack: Help fuel the Class of 2027's future by donating or volunteering at the Sophomore Snack Shack on August 30th—your support is the secret ingredient! 


SOPHOMORE PARENT PARTY: Save the Date: Saturday, October 5. More details to come. 


Sophomore College/Career Planning

Follow us on Instagram @campolindoclass2027

For additional Class of 2027 information, visit our webpage.

FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS

NEW: FRESHMAN CLASS SNACK SHACK FUNDRAISER Please sign up to be a Snack Shack Volunteer, OR Donate toward the Snack Shack at the Home Football Game, Campo vs Northgate on September 6. All proceeds go toward Frosh Class activities! SIGN UP HERE.


NEW: 9th GRADE TRANSITION GUIDE Ninth graders received a hard copy of this during orientation at Cougar Day. In case your student missed it, you can find it HERE.


NEW:FRESHMAN PARENT PARTY - NEW DATE - the date has changed to September 27. More details to come!


Want to join the Class of 2028 Parent Advisors? Join us for fun activities like decorating for Homecoming and planning events to support the Class of 2028. It's a great way to stay connected to your student's class, and make friends with other Frosh parents. Please email CampoParents2028@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us! We can't wait to meet you! 



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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