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Dear Miramonte Community,
As we head into Winter Break and the New Year, I want to take a moment to thank you for stepping up in so many ways to support me, and our team here at Miramonte. Your contributions, your volunteering, your advocating, your pitching in, and your support at home truly allow us to be great. So, thank you and know that our entire staff appreciates all that you do for us! A few other things to note …
- Home COVID test-kits were distributed yesterday and today to students who wanted one - let the office know if you need one today or over break.
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Per AUHSD Board Policy Regulation 6154, students should not have any homework over Winter Break. I hope they enjoy the break and get a chance to relax and unwind a bit from school and homework.
- Teachers input 1st Semester grades into our grade reporting system on January 3rd. This means that students won’t know their final grades until after we return. This is just an FYI, so that you know our district-wide grading timeline.
Have a relaxing break, a wonderful holiday season, and a happy New Year!
Go Mats!
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Dear Miramonte Families,
Congratulations to our students on finishing the first semester! We hope they all did their best on their final exams, and are able to enjoy some well-earned rest over the break.
We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season. Thank you again for all you do for our Miramonte community. See you in 2023!
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December 19-January 2: Winter Break
January 3: Teacher work day; no school for students
January 4: Second semester begins (Monday schedule)
January 6: Last day to order a 2022-23 yearbook (order here)
January 7: Public Speaking Debate 3 Tournament
January 9: Athletic Boosters Meeting: 6:00 p.m.; MHS Library
January 11: CCC: Class of 2024 Parent Q&A; 6:30 p.m.; MHS Theater
January 13: Public Speaking MLK Tournament
January 13: Shakespeare Showcase; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no school
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As 2022 comes to a close, we want to sincerely thank the Miramonte parents and community members who have donated to ONE-Miramonte! Your donations allow Miramonte to offer the academic classes and programs that make our school special. Funds from ONE-Miramonte supplement what state funding alone would provide; they make Miramonte a top-notch public high school and benefit every student, every day.
Be sure to thank the families you see on this list for supporting all Miramonte students.
If you intend to make a donation over the break, you can use the links below. Donate by Saturday, December 31, to be eligible for a 2022 tax dedication. Using the tax id # 94-2623617 can help you find the Orinda Network for Education in an employer portal or through your donor-advised fund.
Happy Holidays!
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Meet A Matador: Sean Hennessy
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When you run into Sean Hennessy on campus, you never know what hat he might be wearing at that moment – Athletic Director, PE teacher, head baseball coach, or dad. But one thing is certain, he is a dedicated Matador who is working hard on behalf of our students and student-athletes to ensure their success in the classroom, as well as the pool, pitch, field, court, gym, track, course, mat, and beyond!
Read on to learn more about Sean Hennessy.
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Online Holiday Shopping? Don't forget about Amazon Smile!
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, a percentage of your eligible purchase is donated to Miramonte Parents' Club when you select "Miramonte High School Parents' Club Inc." as your charity of choice!
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Save the Date: Poetry Out Loud, Saturday, February 11, 2023
Contra Costa County Office of Education, in partnership with Contra Costa County, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Poetry Foundation, will be hosting a Poetry Out Loud competition. Students have the opportunity to interact with the words of the masters of the art through recitation, while also presenting their own creative techniques of delivery. California proudly boasts the largest Poetry Out Loud competition in the country, growing steadily since its start in 2005.
This county event will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023. More information and registration details are here.
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Yearbooks - deadline to purchase is approaching
The FINAL deadline to purchase a yearbook for the 2022 - 23 school year is rapidly approaching on Friday, January 6, 2023. If you have not yet purchased a yearbook for your student, use this link to make your purchase. If you are prompted to enter an order code or job number, use 6301. Please note that this is a FINAL deadline! No yearbooks will be sold after this date!
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Winter Staff Appreciation Lunch
Last week, our wonderful staff was treated to lunch from Bakesale Betty and holiday treat bags. We love and appreciate you, Miramonte staff! And, thank you to our ONE-Miramonte donors who make it possible to show our gratitude to our exceptional staff.
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Class Registration for the 2023-24 School Year
Registration for next year's classes will begin shortly after the winter break. Students in 10th and 11th grade will be tagged in TeachMore and will be meeting by grade level during Academy sessions. Students in 9th grade will meet during their English class.
We ask that students and families who have questions about courses for next year email their counselor. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of questions we get, we are unable to have in-office meetings for every student to go over course selections. However, it is our experience that most questions can be answered via email. Of course, if a question cannot be answered via email, we will schedule a meeting.
Counselors will be available for students to ask specific registration questions during lunch in front of the counseling office January 20-27. Counselors will also be holding a Q&A session at Open House on Thursday, January 26.
Students will be getting math course recommendations from their current math teacher and pre-enrolled in the class for which they have been recommended. If a student wishes to take a math class they were not recommended for, they need to speak directly with their math teacher.
11th graders: Registration begins on Friday, January 20. Classes are due in the computer Monday, January 30.
10th graders: Registration begins on Wednesday, January 25. Classes are due in the computer by Tuesday, January 31.
9th graders: Registration begins on Monday, January 23. Classes are due in the computer by Thursday, February 2.
All students will be given a registration form to complete and return (with a parent signature) to their English teacher. Forms will be collected by counselors in English classes on the following days:
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11th graders: Monday, January 30
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10th graders: Tuesday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 1
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9th graders: Thursday, February 2 and Friday, February 3
Students who miss their registration presentation will be required to attend the make-up session during Academy.
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Seniors:
- Please keep in mind that the counseling office is closed during winter break and no one will be available to send transcripts.
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As Early Decision and Early Action decisions begin to roll out, please read and share this article from Tulane University’s Director of Admission on reducing admission anxiety.
- Mid-Year Transcripts: As long as you have ordered an initial transcript, your counselor will send your mid-year report and you do not need to order it through the Web Store. If you have not ordered an initial transcript, you will need to do so before any transcripts can be sent.
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On behalf of the Miramonte Counseling Department, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday season. May the next two weeks bring much happiness to you and your family. We look forward to continuing to work with you and your student in 2023! | |
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The Wellness Center will be closed for winter break from Friday, December 16, through Tuesday, January 3.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thinking about suicide, worried about someone, or want emotional support, please access these 24/7 crisis lines:
- Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Call 211 or text 'HOPE' to 20121 for the Contra Costa Crisis Line
- Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 'START' to 678678 for the Trevor Project Lifeline
If you have concerns about a student harming themselves or someone else, you may also use the Say Something Anonymous Reporting system. You can make a report by calling 1-844-5-SAYNOW or by using this link.
To make a Wellness Referral for a student to receive counseling support once school resumes, please fill out a referral here.
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Attention Families of Winter Sport Athletes
Boosters Needs Your Help - 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.
The entire school depends on the Boosters’ Club to pay for big-ticket capital purchases!
Boosters donations are used to fund the following:
- Athletic Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Sports Medicine Supplies
- Weight Room Equipment
- Equipment for every Mats sports team including balls, nets, training aids, etc.
- Capital expenditures such as scoreboards, cheer mats, wrestling mats, ball boundary safety nets, gym wall pads, goals, and bench covers.
We seek 100% of families with student-athletes to join the Boosters’ Club!
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Winter Holiday Fundraiser - Bob’s Christmas Tree Lot
When you head out to purchase your family’s Christmas tree or wreath this Holiday Season, please consider heading over to Bob’s Christmas Tree Lot in Moraga. Each year, the Miramonte Senior Class partners with Bob’s for a fundraiser to help support the Senior Ball and Grad Night. Bob has again kindly offered to donate a portion of sales on wreaths and trees to the Class of 2023 if you mention "Miramonte High School” at checkout. Bob's is open through Saturday, December 24, and is located on Moraga Road across from the Valero gas station. Cash only. Please tell your friends and family, and help support the Class of 2023!
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AUHSD Meeting Schedule, Broadcast, and Agendas
Upcoming Wednesday meeting dates: January 18, February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15, April 19, May 3, May 17, June 7
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