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Dear Miramonte Community,
On Wednesday, we had our annual Club Day with over 90 clubs represented! It was a great opportunity for all of our students to sign up for a club and get engaged in a new and exciting way. As our Admin team went around last week and this week talking to all students in their classes, we emphasized getting engaged in school activities and highlighted clubs as a great way for them to meet new people, expand their network, develop their skills, and have fun. Please review our Club Day Informational Flyer and encourage your child to sign up if they haven’t done so already!
We are continuing to improve our ParentSquare communication tool. This week, we added Events and Links to the platform so that you have more details about our upcoming activities, and an archive of the Parents’ Club Matador News editions on your account as well. I highly recommend downloading the app on your phone so that you can see all of this in one place. Later today, I will send a simple message via ParentSquare, and if you do NOT receive it, please reach out to Danielle Warford in our office so we can troubleshoot your account.
So you know… every Friday morning before school, teachers meet in their curricular teams to collaborate about their course curriculum, assignments, class pacing, common assessments, projects, goals, and more. This hour each week is a critical time each week for our curricular teams (for example: English 1 teachers, World History teachers, Living Earth teachers, etc.) to support each other and ensure that their courses are aligned. By being more aligned with each other, it helps us elevate best practices, expand our curriculum, and ensure that students are having similar experiences regardless of who their teacher is.
Finally, we turned down the temp today just in time for our home football games and First Year Tailgate after school. Hope to see you this evening, and Go Mats!
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Dear Miramonte Families,
A friendly reminder to join us next week for our first Parents’ Club gathering of the year: “Coffee with Campopiano!” Principal Campopiano will share updates from campus and his vision for the year, and take your questions. We'll also have the chance to get better acquainted with our new Associate Principals, Jami Greer and Danny Caravalho. Coffee and bagels will be served. Meet on the lawn in front of the Library on Wednesday, September 14, at 9:30 a.m.
Please also mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 5. The Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs and the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, co-sponsored by the four AUHSD Parents' Clubs, will host a forum featuring the seven candidates vying for three seats on the AUHSD Governing Board in the November election. The forum will take place on October 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Del Valle Education Center.
Lastly, congratulations to our own Lexi Morrissey, who received the 2022 Su Stauffer Friends of Education Award at the AUHSD Governing Board meeting this week. Lexi has been a dedicated volunteer in our schools for over a decade, and we are so grateful for all she has done, and continues to do, for Miramonte. Thank you, Lexi!
We hope you have a pleasant (and cooler!) weekend!
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September 12: Athletic Boosters Meeting; 6:00 p.m.; MHS Library
September 14: Parents' Club Meeting: Coffee with Campopiano; 9:30 a.m.; MHS Library Courtyard
September 14: CCC: Class of 2024 parent presentation; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; MHS Theater
September 17: Class of 2023 Dads' Social
September 17: Class of 2023 Moms' Social
September 19-23: Homecoming Week
September 19: AUHSD Night with Arshay Cooper; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Acalanes HS PAC Theater
September 21: School photo make-up day
September 21: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; District office
September 22: Class of 2025 Dads' Social
September 23: Homecoming Tailgate; 5:00-7:00 p.m.; MHS outdoor basketball courts
September 24: Homecoming Dance; 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.; MHS Gym
October 1: Class of 2026 Parent Social
October 3: Athletic Boosters Meeting; 6:00 p.m.; MHS Library
October 5: AUHSD Governing Board Candidate Forum; 7:00 p.m.; Del Valle Education Center, Room 401
October 6: Orinda Fall Sing; 7:00-9:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
October 7: Last day to drop a class
October 7: End of First Quarter
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Directory Artwork Contest for MHS Students
The deadline is tomorrow, Saturday, September 11! 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!
Please send artwork submissions and questions to Michelle Kohr, Directory Chair.
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AUHSD Night with Arshay Cooper - Monday, September 19
Join us for an interactive chat with Arshay Cooper. His book, A Most Beautiful Thing, is a true story of a group of young men growing up on Chicago's West side who transform their lives when they form the first all-black high-school rowing team in the nation.
During the chat, Mr. Cooper will share about his life, trauma, experience as a rower, film career, and more. The evening will be conversational in nature, facilitated by a panel of district student leaders in a Q&A format.
Date and time: Monday, September 19; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Acalanes High School PAC Theater
Find more information here
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2022-23 Social Media Directory
It's time to update the Miramonte social media directory, Connect the Mats! Be a part of our comprehensive list of Miramonte-related social media accounts - sports, clubs, parents, classes, academics, etc. If you would like to have the social media links for your Miramonte group added to our directory, please enter the information on this form.
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MHS will have well-hydrated students thanks to your donations to ONE-Miramonte!
We met our fundraising goal for the 2021-22 school year late in June, thanks to corporate matches trickling in and a large gift from an anonymous donor. When Mr. Campopiano looked at the final expenses for the school year, we realized we had a small surplus; several of the field trips that were budgeted for didn’t happen due to covid. Mr. Campopiano thought the best way to spend the surplus that would benefit all students would be to install hydration stations around campus where students can refill water bottles. Ten hydration stations will be installed around campus beginning this week, hopefully helping Miramonte students, teachers, and campus visitors, to stay cool during the heat wave.
Your gifts to ONE-Miramonte help make Miramonte a better place for students to learn and grow — thank you for your generosity!
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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 the 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!
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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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FuelEd
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. FuelEd will begin in September.
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Seniors
- Counselors are beginning to meet individually with seniors to discuss post-high school plans!
- Please contact your counselor immediately if you are applying EA or ED to a school.
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If you are applying to college, you should begin ordering transcripts on the Web Store. On the Web Store, you need to list the name of the college(s) you 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 you qualify for a testing fee waiver, you are also eligible for a transcript fee waiver. Please approach your counselor with any questions or concerns.
- 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. | |
This week was Suicide Prevention Week and World Suicide Prevention Day is tomorrow, Saturday, September 10. On Wednesday, the county Wellness in Schools Program (WISP) visited Miramonte and shared resources and activities about suicide prevention. On Friday, during lunch, Wellness was out on the quad with activities and resources around both #Bekind and suicide prevention. | |
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Every person can play a role in preventing suicide by knowing the signs of suicide, finding the words to support a friend or family member, and reaching out to local and national resources. The organization Suicideispreventable.org is an outstanding resource for more information. Child Mind Institute shared this article this week with signs a child might be suicidal.
While suicide is always a difficult topic, talking about it is so important. Suicide is preventable, but it does require having difficult conversations. If you are worried about a friend or a loved one, or would like emotional support, 988 is the new number to call for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
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Class of 2023
Moms’ Night Out: Sushi and Champs is on Saturday, September 17, at 6:00 p.m. Click here for more information and here for tickets.
Dads’ Cornhole Tourney: Beer, Bags and Boards is on Saturday, September 17, at 4:30 p.m. Click here for more information and here for tickets.
The Class of 2023 is hosting the Concessions Pop Up at the Homecoming game on Friday, September 23. Click here to donate baked goods or help that night.
EVERYTHING is always available on our class linktree. Bookmark it and subscribe so you’ll be notified with new additions.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2023 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2024
Last call for Casa Orinda fried chicken dinners! Sales close Sunday, September 11. Order your meals for pick up on Monday, September 12. Please purchase here. Following your purchase, select your pick-up time here. Dinner orders are open to all students/families in all grades.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2024 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2025
Class of 2025 Fundraiser - Pop Up Concession Stand
Friday, September 16; 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Miramonte football game. Please volunteer your time and/or baking skills by signing up here.
Dads’ Night Out Class of 2025 Fundraiser
Thursday, September 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Andy Lavelle's Barn. Tickets are $50 each. Purchase tickets here.
Get Involved!
We are actively looking for volunteers to help with our class Junior Prom, Senior Ball, Grad Night, and parent fundraisers. Let us know your level of interest here.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2025 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2026
Save the date for our Parents' Social on Saturday, October 1, from 6:00-9:30 p.m. More details to come.
Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information regarding the Class of 2026.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2026 Parent Advisors
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The Miramonte Girls’ Volleyball season is in full swing! Come cheer for these stellar athletes at our upcoming home games in the Miramonte gym. 4:00 p.m. Frosh, 5:00 p.m. JV, and 6:30 p.m. Varsity.
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Tuesday, September 27 vs. Benicia
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Tuesday, October 4 vs. Acalanes
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Thursday, October 6 vs. Campolindo
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Tuesday, October 11 vs. Las Lomas (Dig Pink Night, a fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research; come decked out in sparkly pink)
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Thursday, October 18 vs. Northgate
We’d also like to make a special plug to come cheer for our girls in the always-exciting away games against Campo: Tuesday, September 20 at Campolindo High School. Cage the Cougs!
Our Varsity team is comprised of 15 girls, coached by Head Coach Leslie Ray. JV has 13 girls and is coached by Rochelle Alonsabe. The Frosh and practice teams have 12 and 8 girls, respectively, and are coached by Wayne Yamamoto. Girls practice every day after school, and we all enjoy the fast-moving games on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Click here for more information and our full game schedule and follow us @matsvolleyball. Go Mats Volleyball!
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Save the date - AUHSD Governing Board Candidate Forum
Please save the date! The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley and the Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs are hosting a candidate forum for the seven candidates who are running for the three open spots on the Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board. The forum will be held on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. and be moderated by the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley. All four AUHSD parents' clubs are co-sponsoring this event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about these candidates, hear about their priorities, and understand their views on the important issues faced by our students, parents, teachers, and staff.
Event: AUHSD Governing Board Candidate Forum
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 5, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Del Valle Education Center, Room 401 (address is 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595)
Candidates: Jennifer Chen, Clayton Gardner, Nancy Kendzierski, Gabe Ledeen, Renee Nowac, Christopher Severson, and Mark Woolway
Event Flyer
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AUHSD is in need of Instructional Assistants in our classrooms. We are reaching out to our parent community for help in filling these very important positions throughout our schools. We offer competitive pay and benefits, but like many employers, we are struggling to fill these positions.
To apply:
Link to Instructional Assistant Job Application
Link to all jobs in AUHSD
Need more information? Visit the AUHSD Human Resources Page.
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