NEW: COVID-19 AT-HOME TESTING KITS On Monday, staff distributed testing kits to almost every CHS family. Thank you for coming to campus for the tests. Campolindo encourages all students to take a COVID-19 test prior to returning to school.
40 YEARS OF MEF For 40 years, the community, businesses, and parents have supported Moraga public schools. It’s our turn now! Check out 40 years of photos in our 40th Anniversary Video here. Support Campolindo with a donation to MEF here. Find out other ways to give here.
FALL SEMESTER GRADES TIMELINE Staff will finalize semester grades after Winter Break. Students and parents/guardians will be able to access grades via the Aeries Pass Portal by the end of the week on January 7.
LAFAYETTE LIBRARY WINTER ART CONTEST FOR STUDENTS Mashup-Character Design Contest: Let your favorite worlds collide. Mash up a book character with another character from any realm of your choosing. Use any medium you'd like--your design, your way. We'll display your mashup at the Lafayette Library, and Fan Favorite Artists will score some prizes. Submission guidelines can be found here. Open to grades 1-12. Submission window is December 20-January 22.
CALIFORNIA STATE PTA LEGISLATION CONFERENCE--ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE Register to attend this event held January 24-25. There will be meetings set up with State Senator Steve Glazer and Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan so that anyone in the Contra Costa PTA district can advocate directly to our lawmakers. Click here for more information.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS |
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LUNCH DISTRIBUTION We need parent help to get the lunches distributed in a timely manner. This is a quick and easy volunteer job to help get the students fed quickly! Time slots are available M-F from 12:45-1:15pm. Click here to sign up.
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NEW: GIRLS LACROSSE Girls lacrosse tryouts begin the week of February 7th. Please help us get a general idea on a head count by completing this survey in advance of January 24th.
ATTENTION CAMPO SWIM FAMILIES Practice for the 2022 Campo Swim Season will begin on Monday, February 7. In order to participate, swimmers must complete a three-part Registration process:
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ALL Campo Athletes must register with Sportsnet to receive Athletic Clearance. This 3-Step process requires a Physical Exam and swimmers will not be allowed in the pool to practice until this is complete. Please visit Campo Athletics for more information. Immediate attention is highly encouraged.
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Registration for the Campo Swim Team will open on January 5 and will be completed through the Campo Swim Team Unify Website. Registration and team suit orders must be completed by Friday, January 21, 2022.
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Athletic Contributions can be made through the Campo Webstore and the link will be available on the Campo Swim Team Unify Home Page when Registration opens in January. We rely on these contributions to pay for the Coaching Staff, new equipment, Team T-Shirts, Suits, Caps and more..
A Parent Information Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 12 at 7pm in the Campo Library.
SPRING SPORTS Spring sports start on Feb. 7th. If you are a spring sport athlete (Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, B. Volleyball, Swimming, Diving, Track and Field, B. Tennis, B. Golf) please make sure you are registered on Sportsnet. Campo Sports Registration
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.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER |
AP PRACTICE TESTS If you are taking an AP course, and plan on taking the AP exam, Compass is offering a practice AP package. Compass AP Practice
PSAT SCORES ARE OUT How can PSAT scores help students determine whether the SAT or ACT should be favored? Click here.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS
Students can earn one of two service awards: Campolindo Service Award (school award) or the President's Volunteer Service Award (a national award). For more information, click here.
SAT AND ACT TEST PREP
On-Campus PRACTICE ACT Exam: Sunday, January 23, 1:00-4:30pm. Register here.
On-Campus PRACTICE SAT Exam: Sunday, Feb 4th, 1:00-4:30pm. Register here.
On-Campus SAT Boot Camp: Sunday, February 27th, 12:00-4:00pm, Sunday, March 6th, 12:00-4:00pm. Register here.
On-Campus ACT Boot Camp: Sunday, March 20th, 12:00-4:00pm, Sunday, March 27th, 12:00-4:00pm. Register here.
JANUARY ACADEMIES FOR JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FRESHMEN
Now that Seniors are largely done with college applications, we've set aside specific Academy Periods (in E13) to address the needs of the other grades. Sign up early in Teachmore.
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January 5 - Juniors only - Check-in: Things to Do
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January 7 - Freshmen and Sophomores only: Things to Do
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January 12 - Juniors only - How to start the college process - what you need to know
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January 14 - Freshman and Sophomores only - Intro to Naviance
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January 19 - Juniors only - Career Assessment
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January 26 - Juniors only -How to Build a GREAT College List
CAMPO FIRST2G0 PROGRAM - for First-Generation students (all grades welcome). Join us Wednesday Academy periods, or Wednesday lunch for any questions or assistance. Please sign up if interested. Register here.
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM REGISTRATION
To help students explore their areas of interest, many colleges are offering winter or summer pre-college programs. These programs are a great way to get
exposed to subjects that are not available in high school: technology, art, science, medicine, architecture, sports management, business, engineering, fashion, and much more. If you are curious about a subject, it's likely there is a pre-college program out there for you. Taking extra-curricular classes like these is also a good way to demonstrate your interests to the colleges you may be applying to in the future. Registration for the winter (January) programs is going on now. Registration for the summer programs begins now and continues for a few months. Many colleges have not posted their 2022 offerings yet, so keep looking. Registration for winter and summer pre-college programs is happening now. Two directories of pre-college programs can be found here and here.
SENIORS & JUNIORS--SEE SECTION BELOW FOR INFO ON WHAT YOU SHOULD BE WORKING ON NOW.
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CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER |
For information and details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities visit our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness. To access our recurring Amazon wishlist go here. Thank you!
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CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION |
DNI PARENT EDUCATION COMMITTEE OFFERS A NEW RACE-WORK SERIES Please join us for an education series with Dr. Lori Watson of Race-Work. Dr. Watson is tailoring a four part series exclusively for Moraga parents to intimately explore issues of race and identity, as well as learn the tools necessary to speak with our children, friends, and community members about this difficult and important topic. Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions. A donation of $50 to the DNI efforts is suggested but not mandatory. Topics include:
- Whiteness - Defining aspects of whiteness.
- Children & Race - Resources for talking to children about race.
Please RSVP in advance below to save your spot. Remaining session dates below. If you have questions, please contact Erika Roesch or Devang Shah.
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Jan 18, 2022 06:00pm -- Register HERE.
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Feb 15, 2022 06:00pm -- Register HERE.
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HOW GRATITUDE AND GIVING REWIRE YOUR BRAIN
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” -Proverb
Often the holiday season can bring high expectations for a cozy and festive time of the year. However, for many this time brings feelings of anxiety or being overwhelmed by the never-ending “to do” list. Certainly, parents and guardians often have more to do with year-end tasks and holiday gatherings and shopping. Our children certainly feel our stresses and they have their own as they approach final exams and papers and maybe some of their own expectations of what this season means to them. New research (and common sense) suggests that one aspect of the Thanksgiving and the holiday season can actually lift the spirits and rewire our brains–-practicing gratitude and giving.
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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
NEW: NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE FROM MEF PRESIDENT Read the message HERE, and find out how you can donate to the Giving Campaign HERE. Every donation makes a difference at Campolindo!
40 YEARS OF MEF For 40 years, the community, businesses, and parents have supported Moraga public schools. It’s our turn now! Check out 40 years of photos in our 40th Anniversary Video HERE.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MEF 40TH ANNIVERSARY AUCTION GALA! The event will be on April 30, 2022, at the Diablo Country Club, and tickets will go on sale in February. To donate an item to the auction, buy tickets, and get more information, visit mefauction.com.
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NOW THAT FAFSA IS COMPLETE Get ready for the next financial aid steps by reading this.
SENIOR BREAKFAST Happy new year! 2022 is finally here! Join us this Friday, January 7th as we celebrate the arrival of 2022 with a Senior Breakfast starting at 7:30am! Wear your black Senior t-shirt and show-up hungry! Parents--if you have already signed up or wish to sign up to bring food items, please drop them off at the Campo Quad (on the driveway side) on Wednesday, January 5th between 4-6pm. If you can’t make this time, please reach out to make arrangements to drop off your items at an alternative time. Everyone’s generosity and time is greatly appreciated - and much needed - to make this event a success! Please reach out to Shirley DeFrancisci (925) 878-1725 with any questions.
PHOTOS STILL NEEDED FOR SENIOR CLASS SLIDESHOW SENIORS, please be sure to share your memories from your four years at Campo to display at upcoming senior activities. We would love photos from school-related events. Group photos are preferred but all photos are welcome. Please ensure that photos are neither offensive nor inappropriate. Click here to upload your photos. Parents, thank you for forwarding to your Seniors!
THINGS TO DO--SENIORS
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UPDATE NAVIANCE As your college application decisions roll in, be sure to update Naviance with the decisions. Go to "Colleges I'm applying" and update decisions: Accepted, Denied, Waitlisted.
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THANK YOU NOTES If a teacher wrote a Letter of Recommendation for you, be sure to reciprocate and write a thank you note. These teachers spent many hours thoughtfully constructing these letters, so be certain your thank you note is equally thoughtful. Small gifts are also appreciated.
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COMPLETE THE SENIOR SURVEY We need some info from you. From our data, we have a sense of what grades and test scores it takes to get accepted to our colleges. The piece of the puzzle that is missing is which major a student applied to. Help us out by filling out a survey to tell us just that. Complete the Senior survey here.
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PAY ATTENTION! Create and check your college portals and emails regularly. Be sure to respond to any correspondence immediately.
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NOW THAT APPS ARE DONE Be sure to follow the steps listed here to keep on top of your college applications, including what to do if you were deferred or waitlisted.
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HOW TO ACE YOUR COLLEGE INTERVIEW Bentley University wrote an article with tips for acing your optional or required college interview. Interviewers want students who apply with purpose, so make sure you know your stuff. The article includes some tips on how to prepare so you can take advantage of this valuable time with a counselor, current student, or alumni interviewer. Read the article here.
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DO NOT GET SENIORITIS! Senior grades count. Many colleges request mid-year (first semester) transcripts. Your acceptances are on the condition that you maintain the GPA with which you were accepted.
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THINGS TO DO-- JUNIORS
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STAY ENGAGED Stay engaged in your activities and academics. Your academic transcript is very important, focus on maintaining good study habits.
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KNOW YOUR TEACHERS Get to know at least one of your teachers because you may need a letter of recommendation from them when applying to college next year.
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BE INVOLVED Be involved in extra-curricular activities such as a club, volunteering or a job. Those activities give you experience, broaden your perspective and show interests when applying to college. UC's take 20 activities and Common Application allows 10 activities. Sports is only one activity.
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ACT/SAT TESTING Spring of Junior year is when many students choose to take standardized tests if planning on applying to four-year colleges. Although not all four-year colleges require tests anymore, we highly recommend taking either the SAT or ACT to increase your school options. These tests can also be taken in the fall of Senior year.
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JUNIOR CHECKLIST Become familiar with the steps that lie ahead to apply to college next year. See the Junior checklist here.
JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE We are looking for a parent committee to help plan the Class of 2023's Junior Prom which will be held on April 23, 2022. Jobs include planning dessert bar, day-of activities, logistics, and decorations. If you're interested in helping, please contact Laura Ceridono. Our first meeting will be over zoom today, Tuesday, January 4th from 7-8pm.
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UPCOMING FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE ACADEMY PERIODS
January 7th - Check in with Freshmen and Sophomores
January 14th - Introduction to Naviance - AUHSD software to track your college process
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