Campolindo Parents Club Newsletter 03/21/23

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS

URGENT: CHAPERONES STILL NEEDED! We still need chaperones for Friday's March Madness Dance, this Friday, March 24 from 7:15-9:15. Sign up with a friend and we can place you together. This is an easy and fun way to volunteer. Email Lindsay Webb-Peploe if you can help!

TODAY: PARENT ED SERIES The next Wellness Parent Education Night is tonight, Tuesday, 3/21 from 6-7:30pm over Zoom. Patrick Turner (AHS Wellness Coordinator) will be presenting on Supporting Students With Anxiety. Register here.

NEXT WEEK: CAMPO PARENTS BOOKCLUB Even if you haven't finished the book, you can still join us for our discussion! Our next CPC Bookclub meeting is on Tuesday, March 28 at 7pm in the Campo Library. The book we will be discussing is: How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond By Belle Liang and Timothy Klein. Click here for more info.

NEW: SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE School supplies for kids 5th grade & under are being collected for Booksforthebarrios.org. School supplies can include new or gently used books for kids, board games, or crayons. This effort is driven by two 9th graders and supplies can be dropped at 26 Woodside Dr, Moraga by 4/16. Any questions, contact Shiraz Zahoori.

UPDATE: PARENT ED EVENT Please join Addiction Specialist Dr. Allyson Mayo and CHS Wellness Coordinator Jenna Wrobel for a presentation detailing what parents and guardians need to know about fentanyl, Narcan, and other important drug updates. Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30pm in the Campolindo Library.

UPDATE: GRAD NIGHT Tickets now available here! Grad Night is an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime event designed to provide a safe and memorable celebration for our Campo grads and the last chance to celebrate as a class! This exciting, long-standing senior tradition takes place immediately following the Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 26.

UPDATE: CAMPO KEY CLUB GARAGE SALE Campolindo Key Club is holding a garage sale this weekend, March 25 and 26, 11am-4pm! All proceeds are going to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Program. The garage sale will be in the Campo quad. There will also be baked goodies for sale on 3/26! We are still accepting donations for the garage sale through Fri, 3/24. Email campokeyclub@gmail.com and we will pick up your items! Click here for more info.

LAMORINDA ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE APRIL 3-MAY 14 Lamorinda, are you ready for some friendly competition? Let's work together to establish sustainable habits and reduce waste in the 2023 Lamorinda Zero Waste Challenge! Anyone age 13+ can register to join; but only 1 city will be the winner. Who will it be--Lafayette, Moraga, or Orinda? Click here for more information.

BERKELEY AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SUMMER PROGRAM ROAR Academy is a rigorous and intensive two-week program for high school students. Students will have the opportunity to work with UC Berkeley faculty while learning about Python programming and introductory autonomous driving algorithms. The early application deadline is Friday, March 24. Please see their flyer for more information.

CAMPO SERVICE AWARDS--KEEP TRACK OF YOUR HOURS Students who volunteer in the community may be eligible for a Service Award. Completed hours and applications deadline is April 21. There is a new online only application process this year and we are returning to the 30 hour minimum. For details, guidelines, and application information, please visit the Volunteer Service Award page on the Campo website or visit CPC Volunteer Service Award on the CPC website.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS The Moraga Junior Women's Club is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Festival on March 25. Volunteers are needed to help with games, activities, crafts, and more. Click here to sign up. Bring service verification form to event for signature. Any questions, email Nicole Caldwell.

LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS Events happening on campus--remind your students!

MARCH MADNESS DANCE Friday, March 24, 7:30-9:00pm. Free with ASB card, $20 without ASB card. Guest passes are $25. Tickets on GoFan, guest forms in the office.
DRAMA SHOWCASE MARCH 24 & 25 Buy tickets for $10.
CAMPO BLOOD DRIVE On April 14, anyone over the age of 16 is eligible, sign up to save lives.

ATHLETICS NEWS

GIRLS' FLAG FOOTBALL '23/'24 PLAYER INTEREST SURVEY AND COACHES NEEDED CIF recently approved Girls Flag Football as an official CIF sport. Campolindo is looking to add a team if there is enough interest to do so. If your student is interested in playing, please complete the following form: Campo Girls Flag Football - Player Interest Form. In addition, Campolindo is looking for individuals that may be interested in coaching the team next year. If you would like to apply, please contact AD Ray Meadows. As the details are still being worked out across various leagues and NCS, the season is most likely going to occur in the fall.

Please visit our Campo Athletics Website for all the latest information.

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 Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

NEW: OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STEM Stanford Program to inspire women in Physics; Riley’s Way call to submit ideas for kindness for a chance to win $3,000 to implement it; Summer/Fall enrollment for Headwaters Research Experience; Hands-on learning at Berkeley Lab; UC Berkeley Girls in Engineering; and Girls Who Code. Some deadlines are coming up! More info and register here .

NEW: UC DAVIS TOUR The College & Career Center is sponsoring a free bus ride and tour of UC Davis on Monday, April 17. Students will meet in E13 at 7:30am before loading the bus. Permission forms must be signed by a parent and returned to E13 by April 10. Bring money for lunch. Register here. Download the permission form here.

NEW: BAY AREA TEEN SCIENCE Berkeley Engineering publishes learning and career building opportunities in STEM for teens in the Bay Area. Local activities are listed for museums, science centers, colleges, laboratories, camps, zoos, parks, and more. Visit their website here and here.

NEW: SUMMER PROGRAMS We encourage students to do meaningful activities over the summer such as explore an area of interest. The Summer Programs section of College & Career 101 has recently been updated with a variety of opportunities locally and across the nation in many different fields. Take a look here. You can find more extracurricular activities here.

CAREER WEBINARS To celebrate the UK's National Careers Week, INVESTIN is running a series of free webinars this month for teens. Students will have the opportunity to learn from professionals from the worlds of Medicine, Finance and Law, and ask them questions in a live online, interactive environment. The sessions will take place at 18:00 UK time, but recordings will be sent to all students that register, so interested students should book their places even if they are unable to attend. Click the links below to register.

Law : March 21, 10:00am PST/6:00pm UK time
Finance : March 28 10:00am PST/6:00pm UK time

FINANCIAL AID WEBINARS Registration is now open for these upcoming webinars! Register below now.

SENIORS: How to Appeal your Financial Aid Package - March 28, 6:30-7:30pm. Register here.
ANY GRADE: Understanding Financial Aid - April 18, 6:30-7:30pm. Learn what you need to know about financial aid, scholarships and FAFSA changes. Register here.

TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Do you want to improve your school life, increase your productivity, decrease your stress and build a positive school-life balance? Then attend this free workshop sponsored by the College & Career Center. Open to any student, March 26, 2:00-4:00pm at Campolindo, E13. Register here .

COMMON APP ESSAY PROMPTS The Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2023-2024. The essay prompts can be found here .

DVC PARENT PRESENTATION WEBINAR APRIL 12, 6:30pm Learn about DVC, their programs, and transfer pathways. Zoom Link

College visits on our campus: Sign up in Naviance > Colleges > College Visits. Come to E13 to pick up a pass for your teacher to sign. Check Naviance regularly for more colleges.

SUNY Binghamton, March 28, 8:30am
UMass, Amherst, April 11, 8:30am
Stonybrook, April 11, 10:10am

CAREER TALK Business Communications and Brand Marketing--Terra Carmichael is the Chief Communications Officer at the sneaker resale company, StockX. She has over 25 years of experience in Global and Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Account Management at several companies including Eventbrite and Yahoo. She will talk about Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, and Brand Marketing. April 14, in the College & Career Center, E13, at lunchtime. Register here.

ADDITIONAL COLLEGE ADVISORS To provide extra support to help all our students navigate the college admissions process or other post-graduation plans, we have college advisors available for free appointments. Some are in-person and some over Zoom. All grades are welcome.

UPDATE: ACADEMIES IN COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER Register in Teachmore under Batcheller.

March 22: Juniors who want help developing a college list
March 24: All grades: Things to do this summer
March 29: Sophomore check-in, come with your questions
March 31: Juniors - come with any question or get advice on building a college list
April 12: Seniors check-in, come with your questions
April 14: Juniors - learn about the various college essays and how to approach them
April 19: Students interested in majoring in CompSci or Engineering

MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR

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

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

NEW: PARENT ED SERIES The next Wellness Parent Education Night is on Tuesday, 3/21 from 6-7:30pm over Zoom. Patrick Turner (AHS Wellness Coordinator) will be presenting on Supporting Students With Anxiety. You can register here.

DATE CHANGE: IN PERSON PARENT EDUCATION EVENT Please join Addiction Specialist Dr. Allyson Mayo and CHS Wellness Coordinator Jenna Wrobel for a presentation detailing what parents and guardians need to know about fentanyl, Narcan, and other important drug updates. Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30pm in the Campolindo Library.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Let your students know to join The Wellness Center for fun activities on Wednesdays during lunch! Here is our schedule for March:

March 22: essential oil rollers

March 29: pot painting

All are welcome!

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: TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT BULLYING AND HATE Not in Our Town is hosting a webinar for parents on Thursday, March 23 at 4pm PST. Educators Mary Sok and Jamie Lott-Jones will lead an interactive session providing strategies and examples to open discussions between parents and teens. Register here.

"THE THRIVING WORKSHOP" FOR RISING SENIORS offered by Dr. Kia Darling-Hammond, this workshop on Saturday, March 25, 12-3pm helps students articulate their thriving criteria and apply those to their college research process. For more information visit our Facebook and Instagram pages or reserve your spot here!

AAPI STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE This year's Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) conference will be held both virtually and in-person. The three virtual conference days are on March 30, 31, and April 2; the one in-person conference day will be on Saturday, April 1, in Sacramento, CA. For more information visit here. To apply, visit here.

PARENT EDUCATION ABOUT RACIAL CONSCIOUSNESS Last session is Wednesday, April 19 from 5:00-7:00pm. The Orinda School District is offering a Parent Education Event about Racial Consciousness with Dr. Lori Watson, founder and CEO of Race-Work. Sessions will be held in the OUSD Boardroom. We ask all attendees to register prior to attending the meeting. Please register by completing this form.

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

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

NEW: MEF ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN! The Online Auction will be open from March 15-26 with hundreds of items available as well as our popular Pay-to-Play Parties. Check it out here.

STUDENT PHOTO CONTEST MEF Sponsor, Moraga parent, and Realtor Mandy Kilpatrick is running a photo contest for students during the month of March. Students should submit their photos of Moraga for a chance to win a $50 gift card. See details here.

MARCH MADNESS SHOP AND GIVE We have more local businesses than ever participating in MEF March Madness! We are partnering with Canyon Club, Penninis, Zoonie's, Comprehensive Wellness (laser treatments!), Amphora Oil & Vinegar, Apres Soleil (get your tan before the auction gala!), and Sports Basement. Check out all the details here on how you can support local businesses and give back to local public schools.

MEF raises funds every year for grants to Campolindo High School. This year, MEF granted $950,000 to Campolindo! You can donate and learn more at our website moragaeducation.org. Contact us at MEF@moraga.k12.ca.us.

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: SENIOR BALL The Senior Ball theme will be revealed with a special celebration on Wednesday, March 22. Tix will go on sale this week too!

GRAD NIGHT Grad Night is an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime event designed to provide a safe and memorable celebration for our Campo grads and the last chance to celebrate as a class! This exciting, long-standing senior tradition takes place immediately following the Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 26. Tickets now available here!

SENIOR PARENT MEETING Our Senior parent meeting will be on March 21 at 6:30pm in the CPAC. Please plan on attending to learn more about the final Senior events celebrated at school. This meeting will include important information about Senior Memory Boards, Senior Ball (5/6/23), Graduation (5/26/23) and Grad Night and more!

Senior College/Career Checklist

For additional Class of 2023 information, visit our webpage here.

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: JUNIOR PROM PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Prom requires a huge amount of parent support. We need help for set up, candy donations, chaperones (we promise you can hide from your kids), clean up, etc. Can't come? Donate to the cause and sign up here. Thank you!

JUNIOR PROM INFO Juniors, you were born to shine! Please join us for "A Night Under the Stars" and celebrate our junior prom with dinner, dancing, and delicious desserts! Prom will be held on Saturday, April 22, 6:30-11:00pm at Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland. Tickets for Campo students are $135. Tickets for non-Campo students are $150. All students must fill out a permission slip and turn it into the attendance office by April 14. Guests from other schools must also fill out a permission slip and an additional form and turn it into the office by April 10. Tickets will increase in price to $150 after April 7. Webstore tickets purchase will officially close on April 15.

MARCH TO DO LIST FOR JUNIORS Prepare for college apps in the fall.

ACADEMIES Continue to attend any College & Career Center Academies designed to help Juniors with the college application process.
COLLEGE LIST Under the “College Planning” section of College & Career 101, we now have new sections for How to build a college list and College Spreadsheet. These walk students through the process of analyzing their college options. Make an appointment here if help is needed.
SUMMER PLANS Consider enrolling in an online summer college course to help you explore an area of interest or further your academics. Consider Lake Tahoe Community College, Napa Community College, or others. Also look at pre-college programs under Summer Programs. Pre-college programs are offered at many universities and are designed specifically for high school students. Or find other meaningful experiences for the summer, such as a job, community service or internship.
AP EXAMS Register for the May AP exams for any AP courses you took this year.
TESTING Register for or take the SAT or ACT on the date you registered.
COST OF COLLEGE Understand college costs and college financing. Use the College Cost Calculator. Save the date: April 18, 6:30pm, webinar on “Understanding Financial Aid”.
COLLEGE & CAREER 101 Use College & Career 101.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Go here to make an appointment with Mrs. Batcheller or one of the other college advisors if you have any questions.