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Dear Miramonte Community,
This week our Parents’ Club hosted a “Coffee with Campo” so that my admin team and I could connect with parents in a more intimate setting. I reviewed our critical goals for the year, shared my vision for Miramonte, and answered a variety of questions. Thank you to our Parents’ Club for hosting this meeting and for all of you who were able to attend!
A few of the questions that came up were about state and local funding formulas, and our school budget. Because of our local demographics, socioeconomic status, and other factors, we are one of the lower funded school districts in the state. This means that Miramonte and the other AUHSD high schools rely heavily on parent foundations to close the budget gap. The contributions you all make to ONE-Miramonte allow us to add courses, hire additional staff, enhance programs, and provide a variety of academic and social-emotional supports to students and staff. Unfortunately though, we still don’t have enough funding to do some of the big things we all agree we need to do: modernize classrooms, upgrade athletic facilities, lower class sizes, and of course… paint the school!
These multi-million dollar level projects, and others like them, are part of my longer-term vision for improving Miramonte. I am committed to working with ONE, the district, and our community at large to come up with creative partnerships and ways to make our school a world-class facility for our world-class students and staff. If you have any questions about budgets, funding, or our facility projects, please reach out to me and our Parents Club for more info and ways to get involved in this effort.
Lastly, don’t forget that next week is our annual Homecoming Week. Please encourage your child to participate in the daily Spirit Days hosted by our Leadership Class, and go to the Homecoming Football Game on Friday and dance on Saturday!
Have a great Friday and Go Mats!
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Dear Miramonte Families,
We were happy to see everyone who joined us at our first Parents' Club gathering of the year this past week. It was a great opportunity to come out and hear the latest campus news from Principal Campopiano and get your questions answered. Stay tuned for our next meeting in November. In the meantime, we hope you will plan to attend the AUHSD Governing Board Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 12 (note the new date; see details in the Community News section below).
On the student side of things, we hope your kids enjoyed the recent Club Day. Clubs are a great way to get involved on campus, make new friends, and develop new interests. Many clubs are partially funded by Parents' Club. There’s something for everyone, so have your student check out the list of Miramonte clubs.
Homecoming week is next week! Encourage your student to participate in the daily school spirit activities, come out to tailgate and enjoy some "Friday Night Lights", and meet up with friends at the Homecoming dance on Saturday. Details are below and on the school website. Here's to a week of fun, community connection, and celebrating our Matador spirit!
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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 High School Theater
September 20: Parent Education: Building Teenage Survival Skills; 6:00 -7:00 p.m.; zoom
September 21: School photo make-up day
September 21: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; District Office
September 22: Lunchtime Jazz Concert (for students)
September 22: Class of 2025 Dads' Social
September 23: Homecoming Rally (for students)
September 23: Homecoming Tailgate; 5:00-7:00 p.m.; MHS outdoor basketball courts
September 24: Public Speaking Congress Debate 1
September 24: Homecoming Dance; 7:00 - 9:00 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 (rescheduled to October 12)
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
October 12: AUHSD Governing Board Candidate Forum; 7:00 p.m.; Del Valle Education Center, Room 401 (new date)
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Announcements
& Volunteer Opportunities
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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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Can you help with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 24? Sign up here if you can spare a few hours to help out at the dance or can donate cupcakes, cookies, soda, or cups.
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October 15 PSAT Proctors Needed - Earn $150
We are looking for proctors for the upcoming PSAT on Saturday, October 15, at Miramonte High School. The hours are 7:30 a.m.-noon.
This is a great opportunity for parents, neighbors, and past MHS graduates who might want to earn $150, so feel free to pass this opportunity along to others who may be interested. Parents of students who are taking this PSAT are not eligible to be a proctor.
If you are interested or have any questions, please email Courtney Gosney - MHS Testing Coordinator to get more information about proctoring. Thank you for considering this!
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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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Why should you give to ONE-Miramonte?
To answer that question, ask yourself why you live in Orinda, or why you send your student to school in Orinda if you live in the surrounding cities. If you’re like most people, you live in Orinda for the excellent public schools! The reason Orinda public schools consistently rank amongst the best public schools in California is because of the support they receive from parents. Through donations from parents and our community, Miramonte is able to supplement the funding we receive from the state to provide extra classes (this year, we’re funding 14 sections), a College and Career Center on par with private schools, a well-staffed Wellness Center, and classes that have the materials and supplies they need to provide an excellent and engaging curriculum for all students. Every student at Miramonte, including yours, benefits from donations to ONE-Miramonte. If you haven’t given yet, join your neighbors and friends in supporting ONE-Miramonte today.
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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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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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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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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. | |
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Today in Wellness we continued with #Bekind activities by holding Flowerful Friday! Special thanks to the Mosellen Family for their generous donation of cut flowers and materials for students to make mini flower arrangements. Students were encouraged to make an arrangement for themselves or a friend or family member. Flowers are a lovely way to show kindness and appreciation. And, flower arranging can boost mood and happiness, promote socialization, and reduce stress and anxiety!
AUHSD parents are invited to a parent education program next week.
Join via Zoom on Tuesday, September 20, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for a presentation by Counseling Options and Parent Education (C.O.P.E.) about Building Teenage Survival Skills. C.O.P.E. is a local nonprofit organization that provides counseling services and parent education programs in our community. To register click here.
Have a relaxing and restorative weekend!
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Homecoming Spirit Week: September 19-23
Homecoming is next week! Check out the schedule for all the fun events happening around campus next week.
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Parents, please encourage your students to attend the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 24. Tickets will be on sale on the Web Store very soon! | |
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Class of 2023
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Don’t miss our LAST Moms’ social! 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.
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Don’t miss our LAST Dads' social! 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.
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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. Please help! We need A LOT more treats to sell.
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Senior ads for the 2022 - 2023 yearbook are currently on sale! Senior ads are a great way to recognize your graduating senior and all of their hard work and accomplishments. The current 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 see this flyer for more info.
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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.
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 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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Miramonte Boys Water Polo
Miramonte High School has been competing in boys water polo since 1967 under legendary coach Bill Brown, coach James Lathrop (2003-2021), and now under coaches John Nash and Lincoln Haley (Miramonte alumni) and assistant coach Scott Andron (Acalanes alumni). As one of the most successful scholastic sports programs in the country, the Mats have produced 16 Sectional Championship Teams, 26 League Championship Teams, 7 Olympic Team members, 98 High School All-American awards, and 28 Collegiate All-American awards.
This year is no exception, and the Miramonte Boys Water Polo team is looking forward to an awesome upcoming season! This weekend the varsity team heads to Newport Beach for the South Coast Tournament. The first varsity league game is on Wednesday, September 21, at 6:00 p.m. (JV at 7:00 p.m.) against Campo at home – be sure to wear your green and come out and cheer for the Mats!!
"We're really excited about this group. We have a great blend of outstanding senior leadership, strong returnees, and some exciting young players to add to the mix. We're excited to move into the competition portion of our season and see how we stack up against the best teams in the state," coach Josh Nash.
The boys practice on Monday - Thursday after school, as well as on Friday mornings from 6:00-8:00 a.m. Click here for more information and the full game schedule. Follow the team on Instagram @MatsPolo
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Mats Wrestling
We are hosting optional preseason open mat practices in the small gym for anyone interested in wrestling this year.
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.
All are welcome. No experience necessary. Click here for more information.
Wear athletic clothes and wrestling shoes if you have them (not required). Bring a water bottle. See you there!
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Girls Water Polo
Come cheer on our Girls Water Polo team in their first league games against Campolindo! Wednesday, September 21, at the Miramonte pool. JV at 4:00 p.m. and Varsity at 5:00 p.m.
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