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Over the past month, 20 of our teachers have attended various educational conferences and workshops related to their subject areas. These sessions focused on important topics like integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into English and Social Science courses, implementing standards-based learning in Math and Science, and promoting equity in all classrooms. Conferences like these offer invaluable professional development, helping our teachers continue to learn, grow, and find new inspiration. Throughout the year, all of our educators take part in similar opportunities.
In addition to this, our core departments—English, Social Science, Math, and Science—are dedicating two days this year to off-site meetings aimed at refining their course curriculum, pacing, and grading expectations. District and site administration expect consistency across common courses, meaning that grading categories and percentages, late work and test retake policies, as well as standards and assessments, will be aligned, regardless of the teacher.
Every Friday morning, our teachers also come together in their Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) to plan for the upcoming week, exchange best practices, analyze student data, and ensure their course materials are aligned.
Our students’ success is driven by their intelligence, hard work, and continuous drive to develop their skills and knowledge. Equally important are our dedicated teachers, who rise to the challenge of creating dynamic classrooms that offer cutting-edge curriculum, a strong sense of community, and personalized support for every student who needs it.
Have a great Friday and GO MATS!
Ben Campopiano
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Happy Friday Miramonte Families,
Don’t miss out on supporting our talented drama students! Next week, they’ll be performing in what promises to be TWO incredible shows featuring wild and wacky adaptations of ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Treasure Island’. More details and ticket info in the Newsletter below.
As I have mentioned many times, I am incredibly grateful to be part of such a generous community of volunteers. Your dedication never ceases to amaze me and last Saturday's campus beautification effort was another perfect example of that spirit in action. A huge thank you to our amazing VP of Services, Claudia Vetessi-Sherman, for helping organize this project and coordinating with Admin and the district, and a very special shoutout to our incredible Campus Beautification Chairs and parent volunteers- Rod Rios, Darin Chin, Kristan Mayer, and Corrine Dugan, plus the Student CB Club- David Leibowitz, Alessa Sherman, Tyler Williams, and Calvin Lai. Thank you for spending your Saturday transforming yet another one of our campus spaces. It looks AMAZING! We are so fortunate to have you and genuinely appreciate your hard work. They can use more help this weekend so please reach out to Claudia if you are available to help. Many hands make light work…and there is a lot more work to be done!
Have fun at the Power Puff games tonight! GO MATS!
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
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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 26: Ludi Latin Convention; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Miramonte HS
October 28: Winter Sports Begin
November 2: Public Speaking Congress 2 Debate @ San Ramon Valley HS
November 9: Public Speaking Congress 2 Debate @ San Marin HS
November 11: Veterans Day - No School
November 13: Parents' Club Meeting, 11:15 a.m., Student Union
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ONE-Miramonte Fundraising | |
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Thank you, ONE-Miramonte donors!
The 398 families on this list know that their gifts to ONE-Miramonte make a significant and positive impact at our school this year and benefit every student and teacher at Miramonte.
Donations to ONE-Miramonte provide:
- Supplemental funding for every class for needed supplies and materials
- Nineteen class sections, allowing for more course options, including AP and Honors classes, smaller class sizes, and a 7-period day
- A fully-staffed Wellness Center
- Expanded hours in Miramonte’s unrivaled College & Career Center
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Funding for popular student programs, such as Latin Club, Public Speaking, The Mirador, Link Crew, among many
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Teacher and Staff appreciation events
Miramonte is one of the best schools in the state in no small part because of the support the school receives from parents. If you haven’t donated yet this year, please use the link below to join these 398 families in supporting Miramonte. And when you see one of the families on this list, be sure to thank them for their generous support of our school.
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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 final deadline is Friday, November 1. 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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Seniors
- Counselors are wrapping up individual meetings with seniors to discuss post-high school plans!
- If your senior is applying to a college that requires an official transcript, they should make the request via MaiaLearning.
- Consider attending the Academy college application workshops in the College and Career Center. Students can sign up using TeachMore.
Did your student sign up for a club on Club Day? Ask them if they have attended any meetings yet! We encourage all of our Matadors to engage with their community here on campus.
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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 24, 2024, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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
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.
Please check out our Sign-Up Genius to make your donations of delicious treats! We truly appreciate your support!
Save the date:
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Football Game Bake Sale Fundraiser, Friday, November 1.
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See’s Candies Fundraiser online, November 13 - December 6
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Casa Orinda Fundraiser on Monday, January 27.
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, November 6. The agenda will be posted here on Sunday, November 3. 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 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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