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Dear Miramonte Community,
As we wrap up National Preparedness Month, and think about all those dealing with Hurricane Ian in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to review our emergency protocols. It’s been a month since our teachers taught and drilled these protocols with all students, and this week I sent one of my regular safety reminders to all staff to review. It is important to consistently review emergency protocols so that in the event of a crisis, everybody remembers what to do.
Earlier this month, our admin team met with the Orinda Chief of Police, Ryan Sullivan, and set up a time for his department to walk our campus after school to get an understanding of our campus. He will also soon speak with our staff to review coordination efforts between Orinda schools and his department, and recommends that all parents visit the Orinda Police Department webpage to sign up for the available alert systems.
We recently purchased five emergency kits to store around campus in the event of an earthquake or emergency requiring a shelter-in-place situation. Additionally, we are purchasing new classroom safety posters and campus signage, and are holding regular meetings with our safety team. Finally, in the event of an emergency, my admin team and I will utilize ParentSquare to call, text, and email you updates as quickly and regularly as possible. If you have any questions about our safety procedures, or want to support our efforts in this area, just let me know.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS
EVACUATION
- Evacuate if:
- You see or smell smoke/fire.
- You hear announcement.
- You hear Fire Alarm ring for 5 minutes.
- Remember to:
- Leave belongings; teachers take emergency bag.
- Line up with current teacher.
- If evacuation is during non-class time, evacuate and line up with your previous class.
SHELTER-IN-PLACE
- Shelter-In-Place if:
- You hear announcement.
- Remember to:
- Immediately go to nearest supervised room.
- Ensure no one is left outside.
- Lock all doors.
- Shut windows and curtains, turn lights off.
- Wait for instructions.
RUN-HIDE-DEFEND
- Run-Hide-Defend if:
- You see or hear an active threat.
- You hear announcement.
- Remember to:
- Use your best judgment to Run, Hide, or Defend.
- Run off campus if necessary.
- If hiding, shut windows and curtains and turn off lights. Lock doors and maintain silence.
- If defending, use all objects against intruder.
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Dear Miramonte Families,
As you saw this week, our Student Directory has been published and is available to all Miramonte families online. Our sincere gratitude goes out to the amazing Michelle Kohr and Jeanne Mao for their diligent work on this valuable resource.
Congratulations to Antong Cao (Class of 2024), whose outstanding design was selected to appear on the cover of this year's Student Directory. Congratulations also to Amelie Lo (Class of 2025), Nina Segall (Class of 2026), Fangyuan Cao (Class of 2026), Indie Lee (Class of 2024), and Alexa Jardine (Class of 2026), whose art submissions all received an Honorable Mention. Check out the Directory to see all of these gifted artists' work!
On these warm fall days, we hope your students have been enjoying the new hydration stations being installed across campus. A big thank you to our ONE-Miramonte donors! Your donations enhance our facilities, improving the learning environment for all our students!
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September 30: Deadline to apply for Spring 2022 CSF
October 1: Class of 2026 Parent Social
October 3: Athletic Boosters Meeting; 6:00 p.m.; MHS Library
October 7: Last day to drop a class
October 7: End of First Quarter
October 12: Blood drive on campus; 9:00-3:00 p.m.; Big Gym
October 12: Jostens cap and gown information (for students)
October 12: AUHSD Governing Board Candidate Forum; 7:00 p.m.; Del Valle Education Center Theater
October 13: Orinda Fall Sing; 7:00-9:00 p.m.; MHS Big Gym
October 14: Class of 2024 Parent Social
October 17: No school for students
October 19: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; District office
October 27-28: Fall Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream; 7:00-9:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
October 29: Fall Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream; 2:00-4:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
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Blood Drive organized by the Miramonte Student Philanthropy Commission
Miramonte is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, October 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., through the American Red Cross. We would love and appreciate YOUR support for our community by donating! We are also providing the option for children to donate, though donors must be at least 16 years of age and have a filled-out parental consent form. All donors will receive a free t-shirt and snacks! The pandemic has led to a large blood shortage, so our community really needs YOUR help. Please come and support us!
More information about the MHS Blood Drive
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At the link below, check out the recent Lamorinda Weekly article about Sofie Flaskova, a 16-year-old visiting student from the Czech Republic. Flaskova is attending classes at Miramonte High School under the sponsorship of the Orinda-Tabor Sister City Foundation. She is the 21st student to come to Miramonte High School from Orinda's sister city, Tabor.
Lamorinda Weekly: Czech teen gymnast loving time in Orinda
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Connect The Mats
The Miramonte social media directory Connect The Mats has been updated for the 2022-23 school year. Edits or additions can be submitted here.
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A reminder to those who drop off or pick up Miramonte students: please do not use the main entrance and exit of the Miramonte Gardens housing complex (located at Miramonte Dr./Moraga Way just south of campus) to drop off or pick up students or to turn around. This is a private street. Thank you, Miramonte community, for being good neighbors!
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Where does your money go when you donate to ONE-Miramonte?
Every class at Miramonte receives some supplemental funding from your gifts to ONE-Miramonte, and we’re able to offer 14 additional classes that we wouldn’t otherwise have without parent donations. We also support many popular academic programs and clubs on campus. For example, Miramonte’s renowned Public Speaking program is one of the most popular classes and programs that receives money from ONE-Miramonte.
Public Speaking has been helping students find their voices since 1979 and is led by veteran award-winning teacher, and Miramonte alum, Kristen Plant. Last weekend, Miramonte hosted a Congressional Debate competition for local high school debaters; it was in-person for the first time since March 2020! Students debated important public policy issues such as whether California should pursue plans to desalinate ocean water, whether the US should send aid to Taiwan, and whether the US should get rid of FISA courts. Public speaking offers students a chance not only to hone their public speaking skills but also to think critically about important issues, truly learn all sides of an argument, and engage deeply in skills that are so important to civic life. The tradition of excellence enjoyed by our Public Speaking program would not be possible without the generous support of parent donations to ONE-Miramonte.
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So why should you give to ONE-Miramonte and support programs like Public Speaking? We couldn’t say it better than Miramonte parents and generous supporters of ONE-Miramonte, Andrew Anagnost and Madeleine Burkhart, whose daughter Eloise has been active in Public Speaking for the last four years.
“We believe access to a high-quality public education is critical to creating a just and vibrant society; that is why we support our local schools. We also believe debate and public speaking support an engaged and functioning democracy. That’s why we actively engage with the debate program at Miramonte.”
Thank you, Andrew and Madeleine, for your generosity! And thank you to all the families who have stepped up to support ONE-Miramonte this year! Your gifts impact the lives of all of our students in positive ways every day. Why do you give to ONE-Miramonte? Let us know!
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AP Exams
Registration for AP Exams is Saturday, October 1-Thursday, November 10. Please see the AP Exam Information Sheet for ordering instructions, course codes, and cost. Questions? Email Courtney Gosney.
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October 15 PSAT
If your sophomore or junior student is taking the Saturday, October 15 PSAT, please remind them to pick up their PSAT practice test in the clear box on the table outside of the counseling office. Questions? Email Courtney Gosney.
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Schedule Changes
The deadline to drop a class without it appearing on the student's transcript is Friday, October 7.
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California Scholarship Federation
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is an honor society at Miramonte that acknowledges the high academic achievement of students. Eligibility is determined through a point system based on course load and specific semester grades. Students that have been members for 4 of their last 6 semesters of high school (including one senior year) receive Lifetime Membership. Lifetime Membership is acknowledged with a CSF stole worn at Graduation, plus a certificate and pin at Senior Awards.
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If you are eligible, the time to register is September 15 - 30. 9th graders are not eligible as they do not have grades yet. Current sophomores may submit grades from the second semester of 9th grade, but that semester does not count toward their 4 semesters of eligibility.
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To apply and pay dues, please click here during September 15 - 30.
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Seniors
- Counselors are continuing to meet individually with seniors to discuss post-high school plans!
- Please ask your student to contact their counselor immediately if they are applying EA or ED to a school.
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If your student is applying to college, they should begin ordering transcripts on the Web Store. On the Web Store, they need to list the name of the college(s) they are applying to completely (ex. University of Oregon; not U of O), but do not need to provide an address.
- UC and CSU schools do NOT need transcripts ordered unless specifically requested by the school.
- If your student qualifies for a testing fee waiver, they are also eligible for a transcript fee waiver. Please have them approach their counselor with any questions or concerns.
- Ask your student to consider attending the Academy college application workshops in the College and Career Center. Students can sign up using TeachMore.
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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 Wednesday, September 28. | |
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Have you wondered about Mental Health Services in Contra Costa County?
Join this webinar to learn more about current trends in mental health as well as John Muir Behavioral Health pediatric, adolescent and adult services.
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Yearbooks for the 2022 - 2023 school year are now on sale!
If you would like to purchase a yearbook for your student and have not already done so, please click here to make your purchase. If prompted, please enter order number 6301. The yearbook is a fantastic way to capture the memories of the year. You don't want to miss out!
In Search of Photos for the Yearbook
Yearbook is collecting photos to include in this year's book! Specifically, we want to see what your students did over the summer. Did they take any cool trips? Participate in any sports or activities? Go to any events or concerts? Work a job? Volunteer? Take up any fun hobbies?
If so, we want to see their pictures! To share summer photos, please click here.
You may be featured in this year's book!
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Become Part of The Team Behind the Teams!
Miramonte Boosters Club is a critical funding mechanism for Miramonte Athletics. Thanks to member donations, Boosters is able to purchase much-needed equipment, gear, and supplies for all of our athletic teams. More importantly, the club helps pay for the salaries of personnel, such as the athletic trainer and strength/conditioning coach, and the weight room staff.
The school and the teams also depend on the Boosters Club to pay for big-ticket capital purchases such as scoreboards, sports mats, goals, nets, field and gym cameras, and much more. This year, Boosters has committed over $175,000 to our athletic programs and supporting staff.
We seek 100% of families with student-athletes to become part of “The Team Behind the Teams”!
2022-23 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
- $1,000 Platinum Level - 10 Booster member cards (4 adult and 6 child passes under high school age) for all Miramonte home regular season sporting events. (Up to 4 additional member cards can be requested - 2 adult and 2 child passes). Complimentary invitation to attend the Boosters Club Annual fundraiser party and Booster member car window sticker.
- $500 Gold Level - 10 Booster member cards (4 adult and 6 child passes under high school age) for all Miramonte home regular season sporting events. Complimentary invitation for the annual party and Booster member car window sticker.
- $350 Silver Level - 6 Booster Member cards (2 adult and 4 child passes under high school age) for all Miramonte home regular season sporting events and Booster member car window sticker.
- $200 VIP Level - 2 Booster Member cards (1 adult and 1 child) for all Miramonte home regular season sporting events and Booster member car window sticker.
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Class of 2023
Senior Yearbook Ads
Senior ads for the yearbook are currently on sale. The early bird price is $85 until Friday, October 7, after which, the price will increase to $110. The final deadline to purchase an ad is Friday, November 4. Please order here using school code 6301. Scroll down to “start your ad”.
Senior Portraits
If your senior hasn’t taken their senior portrait for the yearbook yet, please do so asap. Click here for appointment information or call 925-485-6025.
Then and Now Photos
Please attach two photos, one original picture from years ago, and one recreated photo from present day, in an email. Type, "Then & Now FirstName LastName and FirstName LastName" (include the first and last names of all individuals in the picture), into the subject line. Please submit your photos by Sunday, December 11.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2023 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2024
Please join us for a Class of 2024 Parent Social on Friday, October 14, 5:00 p.m. at the Gustine Home (hosted by Brian and Shannon Gustine and Meredith Peterson). Purchase tickets here. Find more information here.
Boo Bags are back! Please purchase boo bags for your students and their friends. $5 per boo bag or five for $20. They will be delivered in class on Friday, October 28. Boo bags are available to all students, proceeds benefit the Class of 2024.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2024 Parent Advisors
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Adult Volunteers Needed
The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley and the Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs are looking for a few volunteers to assist with set up, clean up, etc. at the AUHSD Governing Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 12, at 7:00 p.m. Please sign up here to help.
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Community Service Hours
The ARRL Pacific Division Ham Radio Convention (October 14-16) is looking for volunteers. The Convention is located at the San Ramon Marriot. These hours have been approved for community service hours. Please see Nurse Julie Mah for details.
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