Campolindo Parents Club Newsletter 04/24/23

Monday, April 24, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: SENIOR BALL TIX DEADLINE EXTENDED! The deadline to purchase Senior Ball Tix has been extended to tonight at midnight! The deadline to select table mates and turn in permission slips is this Wednesday! Visit the Senior Ball website for more information. We still need volunteers too! Dietary restrictions--email Sally Whipple by Wednesday.

NEW: LCAP PARENT FORUM TOMORROW AUHSD is seeking parent input at an event at the Campolindo library on Tuesday, April 25, from 6-7:15pm. Dr. Nickerson will review the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the major efforts for improvement outlined in the plan and answer any questions. He will review the metrics used to measure progress and ask for input around the goals and general parent input regarding what is going well and areas parents would like to see improvement. (If you would like to attend an input session and cannot attend this session at Campolindo, there is another parent session at Acalanes at 8:45am on Friday.) Additionally, the District is seeking parent input through a survey. Here is the link to the brief LCAP Parent Survey. The survey will close at 5:00pm on Friday, April 28.

NEW: SPRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONCERT Please join us for the Spring Instrumental Music Concert on April 27 at 7:00pm featuring our Symphonic Band and Orchestra. Admission is free with a reception to follow. We will also be recognizing our Seniors and hope that you can join us! Click here for flyer.

NEW: ENVISION TOMORROW--A CAREER FOCUSED OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, JUNE 12-23 This career introduction program put on by St. Mary's College in partnership with UC Berkeley, has been opened to include 5 students from Campo. This is a FREE two week summer program, an arrangement made possible by CPC. More details here. Any questions, contact Mr. Isidro Farias or CPC Co-President Randall Whitney. Applications are due April 30.

NEW: AP EXAMS COMING UP AP Exams will be May 1- May 12. Check the times and locations here. More information can be found here.

NEW: CAMPO BASEBALL FUNDRAISER MAY 1 Help support Campo Baseball by having dinner at Pizza Antica in Lafayette on May 1. Be sure to mention Campo Baseball to have 15% of the proceeds go to the program.

NEW: SOPHOMORE PARENT PARTY Tickets are now available for the Sophomore parent party which will be held on May 5, 6:30-8:30pm. Click here for details.

NEW: STANLEY JAZZ CAFE The Stanley Jazz Cafe returns to Stanley Middle School on May 12 at 6pm. The Campo Jazz Band will be among the student ensembles that will be performing. Come out to support our musicians and enjoy this fun evening of jazz! Click here for more info.

NEW: CAMPOLINDO CLASS OF 2027 SWAG BAGS It’s Campo tradition to get your student ready for freshman year with your Class of 2027 Campolindo swag bag! This will be the only opportunity to get a Campo Class of 2027 T-shirt! Don’t miss out! The bags are available for purchase here. Campo swag bags contain a Campo Class of 2027 t-shirt, a Campo lanyard, Campo crew socks, and a Campolindo Cougars drawstring bag! Deadline to order is May 26. Questions: Please contact Beth Chang or Sheryl Ahrens.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED--HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Each summer the Campo Athletic Boosters sponsors Sports Physicals/Athletic Clearances for any student interested in playing a Campo sport (more to come on this in the coming weeks). If you are a healthcare professional (Nurse, Physician, Physical Therapist) and are willing to donate your time and talent at one or both of our Sports Physicals events this summer we'd love to have you. If interested, please complete this short Sports Physical Volunteer Form. Thanks in advance for considering this!

FINALS FUEL STILL NEEDS DONATIONS We are still short of our goal. Because we are 100% parent-supported, we are asking for your help. If you can, please buy directly from our registry or donate $ and we’ll do the shopping [Venmo: @Randi-Kofman, PayPal @RandiKofman]. Thanks!

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

CAMPO CHEER TRYOUTS April 24-27
SENIOR BALL Permission slips and table assignments due Wednesday.
SHOE DRIVE Drop them off at the main office or counseling office from now until May 1.

ATHLETICS NEWS

NLI--NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT RECOGNITION CEREMONY Please join us in the Campo quad on Friday, 4/28 at 12:50 (Lunch time) to honor our Athletes that are signing National Letters of Intent to participate in collegiate athletics.

CLASS OF 2027 INCOMING FRESHMAN ATHLETICS INFORMATION EVENING MAY 8, 6-7pm Please join Campolindo Coaches and Athletes in the Campolindo Quad to get information about the Campolindo Athletic Programs that are offered and off-season plans. Find out more about how to get involved with Campo Athletic Boosters and how to register for sports at Campolindo for the coming year.

FEMALE STUDENT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PILOT The Campo Athletic Boosters in collaboration with Campo Athletics is sponsoring a female-oriented strength and conditioning pilot open to any Campo student regardless if they play a Campo sport--but also ideal for any athlete in or out of season this spring. The sessions will last an hour and be held on Mondays (at 3:15pm) and Wednesdays (at 4:45pm). No prior experience is required and students can attend as many of the sessions as they'd like. To sign up, please click here.

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: DVC REGISTRATION EVENT Diablo Valley College’s Pleasant Hill campus is hosting their Registration Rocks Day on Saturday, May 6 at 8:30am. This day is designed to help students complete the steps needed to enroll at DVC, including meeting with a counselor, learning about services and programs, and registering for summer or fall classes. More information and register here .

NEW: BLACK MEN OF THE BAY AREA'S CAREER EXPO 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc. has curated a platform to provide young adults with a road map toward life-sustaining career options. Professionals in the area of Business/Entrepreneurship, Education, Financial Services, Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Law, Medical, Public Services, Real Estate, Sports/Entertainment and Trades/Construction will provide insights. May 13, 8:00am-3:00pm, at Contra Costa College. Registration is required. More info and register here.

NEW: ILLUMINA GENOMIC DISCOVERIES SUMMER VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPS Gain experience in Genomics, the life sciences and biotechnology industries. This is a four, half-day, virtual experience where students will take a deep dive into the field of genomics, receive training in professional skills, interact with industry experts and connect with like-minded high school students from across the state of California. Apply for this experience today by completing this registration form here . Spots are limited! For more information, check out the details on this flyer. Reach out to Mikayla Ortega if you have additional questions.

NEW: SPORTS INDUSTRY ACADEMY @ UC SANTA BARBARA This virtual summer program will provide an introduction to the $500B sports industry to talented high school students from across the country. Prominent sports executives will guide scholars on the inner-workings of the sports industry. More information here.

MORAGA YOUTH INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE Students interested in leadership opportunities should consider this committee. The purpose of it is to provide youth with opportunities for civic involvement, to implement/assist in activities and services in the community and to make appropriate recommendations to the Town Council on youth related issues. Teens must attend a Moraga school or reside in Moraga. Applications open May 1. More information here. (This website is a bit out of date, but the information is useful nonetheless. They will provide an application link soon.)

DVC CAREER EDUCATION EXPLORATION Here are three upcoming events to explore the following careers through DVC.

Building Inspection Technology Virtual Job Fair on April 26 Career Pathways: Construction, Engineering. California Building Officials will discuss the inspection technology program, current and future job openings, and how to get hired. Learn from industry professionals how to become a permit technician, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer Join us for this FREE virtual event! Register here.
Car Show--Industrial Automation + Robotics on May 6 Career Pathways: Industrial Design, Engineering Technology. Students interested in learning about the skills needed for a career in robotics, industrial automation, transportation, and product design are encouraged to attend. Participants will tour the Engineering Technology Center which includes the Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining center, and Tesla Robotics Training Center, while enjoying a variety of diverse cars on display. $5 for high school students. For more information, visit our Eventbrite: 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.

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

April 26: Juniors: Understanding college essays and how to approach them
April 28: Juniors: Come with any questions
May 3: Come hang out - all grades welcome
May 5: Senior Party during Academy
May 10: Come hang out - all grades welcome

MRS. BATCHELLER, COLLEGE/CAREER COUNSELOR

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

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

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

April 26: stress balls

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: CATHY CHANG, ELECTED AS MORAGA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR! Ms. Chang, A parent of two JM students, contributes tirelessly to our community, volunteering and organizing activities for students and community members. Of the 41 prior Moraga Citizens of the Year, only 4 have been Asian, and only one other Asian woman has been elected (20% of Moragans are of Asian descent). Congratulations, Cathy!

CHECK IN WITH COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS EDUCATION EVENTS Courageous Conversation® Academy (CCA) is designed for deepened engagement. CCA offers differentiated opportunities to learn, practice, and apply the Protocol and Framework in environment-specific contexts across organizational sectors. Courageous Conversation® Academy is also a vehicle for creating expanded networks in a global community of racial equity leaders and practitioners. Visit the website and register here.

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

MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

22-23 CAMPAIGN UPDATE We only have about 2 months to raise over $500,000 to reach our $3M campaign goal for this year. If you have not yet donated, please make your donation today! Your support makes an immediate and lasting impact on Campolindo, funding additional class sections, department grants for supplies and equipment, and student wellness and support. Thank you for supporting Campo!

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

GRADUATION LEIS ON SALE NOW Celebrate your graduate with a beautiful, direct-from-Hawaii lei that can be purchased through the webstore. Leis will be distributed when students gather before walking into the stadium. This is a fundraiser for the class of 2024.

HELP NEEDED FOR SENIOR BALL AND GRAD NIGHT It takes a team to make these events happen. Please sign up to volunteer to help with Senior Ball and Grad Night and help these fun nights for our seniors run smoothly! Thank you!

BUY YOUR GRAD NIGHT TICKETS! 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! It will take place following the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26. Tickets are now available here!

SENIOR CELEBRATION A big thank you to all the parents who have already volunteered to bring food for this fun event!! We still need more! Each year the College & Career Center hosts a celebration of our seniors during Academy to celebrate their hard work towards their post-graduation plans and college acceptances. Usually about 200 students attend and that’s a lot of hungry mouths to feed! If you’re able, we would appreciate it if you could register for the remaining spots here.

Senior College/Career Checklist

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

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

JUNIORS--BUILD YOUR COLLEGE LIST NOW! Make an appointment with an advisor in the College & Career Center before school ends. We know the nuances of the current admissions landscape and can help you build a strong list. Make an appointment here.

Junior College/Career Checklist

For additional Class of 2024 information, visit our webpage here.

SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS

NEW: SOPHOMORE PARENT PARTY Tickets are now available for the Sophomore parent party which will be held on May 5, 6:30-8:30pm. Click here for details.

Sophomore College/Career Planning

For additional Class of 2025 information, visit our webpage here.