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Dear Miramonte Community,
Next week we are hosting the Western Association Schools and Colleges for three days as part of our WASC accreditation process. We have been preparing for this visit as a school and community for over a year, and are excited to finally show off our excellence to the WASC visiting team. The visiting team is made up of five neutral educators who work with WASC to evaluate schools. Throughout this process we completed a 100-page self-study report by meeting in focus groups every month to authentically reflect on and evaluate our progress in specific areas. This has been a really positive process and we are grateful for the participation from our staff, students, and parents! Please click here to see the video and slide deck we are sharing with students today to inform them more about the upcoming visit. Have a great weekend and GO MATS!
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Dear Miramonte Families,
Do you want to get more involved at Miramonte? Our Nominating Committee is lining up volunteers for next year, and we would love to have you! Please contact our Parliamentarian, Alissa Lillie, to learn more about the ways you can support our school.
Tickets are available now for the Spring musical, Grease. See below for dates, times, and links to purchase tickets. Come enjoy a fun evening while supporting our talented Visual and Performing Arts students!
And don't forget to order your spirit wear before the Fan Shop closes on Wednesday, March 1. Go Mats!
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February 28: Deadline to apply to CSF
March 1: Mats Merch Fan Shop closes
March 1: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; district office
March 4-5: Public Speaking State Qualifying Tournament
March 6: Boosters Meeting; 6:00-7:30 p.m.; MHS Library
March 9: Class of 2026 Parent Social
March 10: Deadline to drop a class
March 10: End of third quarter
March 15: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; district office
March 17-18: Musical: Grease; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater; (tickets)
March 20: Staff Development Day; No School for Students
March 21: Parent Ed: Supporting Students With Anxiety; 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Zoom
March 24: Spring Dance; 7:00-9:30 p.m.; MHS Gym
March 25: Musical: Grease; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater; (tickets)
March 26: Musical: Grease; 4:00 p.m.; MHS Theater; (tickets)
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ONE-Miramonte Fundraising | |
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BECAUSE YOU GIVE . . .
The Mirador, Miramonte’s student newspaper, is one of the many programs on campus that receives supplemental funding from your donations to ONE-Miramonte. In addition to a publishing newspaper, The Mirador publishes a magazine and podcasts that you can check out here.
Why is The Mirador important at Miramonte?
"We believe student journalism is important because it gives students a voice to write about issues that they care about and it adds to a culture of inquiry and involvement on campus. The Mirador has taught us so many life skills and is such a fun environment to meet new people from all grade levels.”
Grace Liu and Reagan Kaelle, Editors-in-Chief of The Mirador
BECAUSE YOU GIVE to ONE-Miramonte, students get an opportunity to write about important issues on campus and the world.
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Announcements & Reminders | |
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Volunteers Needed for Next School Year
We have many enthusiastic volunteers who generously give their time to our community. This year, many of these parent volunteers will graduate, so we will have several open positions on the Miramonte Parents’ Club board. There are some jobs perfect for working and busy parents and some jobs perfect for parents who have the time or inclination to take a bigger leadership role. If you are interested in learning more about our open volunteer positions, please indicate your interest on this form, and we will contact you soon with a list of open volunteer positions that align with your interests.
Questions about volunteering at Miramonte? Contact Alissa Lillie.
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AUHSD Parent Education Series
The next event in the series is Supporting Students With Anxiety, presented by Patrick Turner MA, PPS, APCC. on Tuesday, March 21, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Register for this event here.
The AUHSD website includes recordings of past AUHSD Parent Ed events as well as information and registration details for the remaining events in the series.
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Leather jackets, poodle skirts, and Greased Lightnin’! Watch out, Orinda, Rydell High is coming to Miramonte! One of Miramonte High School’s most anticipated annual events returns in March when more than 80 cast, crew, and band members will be cruising the halls of Rydell High, dreaming of “Summer Nights” and “Beauty School Dropout’” as they perform the rollicking musical Grease.
Come out to support the arts at Miramonte High School. These performing arts programs are vital opportunities for creative and artistic expression for our students. Be there or be square!
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Advertise your business in the Grease program!
If you are interested in supporting the musical by placing an advertisement in the event program, email a jpeg or PDF file of your ad to Heather Cousins no later than Wednesday, March 1. The prices are $25 for a business card, $50 for a half page, and $100 for a full page.
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Schedule Changes
The deadline to drop a class without it appearing on the transcript is Friday, March 10.
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Junior Student Meetings
Junior meetings are underway! Counselors will spend the next two months calling in all juniors for a check-in. This meeting typically lasts between 15-20 minutes as we go over senior year course requests and post-high school plans. Please have your junior student come ready with their questions!
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California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
If your student is eligible, it is now time for them to register for California Scholarship Federation (CSF)! CSF is an honor club at Miramonte that acknowledges the high academic achievement of students. Eligibility is determined through a point system based on the last semester’s course load and specific semester grades. Have your student fill out the application to determine if they are eligible. Students who have been members for four of their last six semesters of high school (including one semester during senior year) receive Lifetime Membership. Lifetime Membership is acknowledged with a CSF stole worn at graduation. Students will also receive a certificate and pin.
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Registration is open through Tuesday, February 28.
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For more information about CSF please click here.
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To fill out the application and pay dues please click here.
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Miramonte Wellness Center | |
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It was a short but busy week in Wellness. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and we shared information all week about healthy relationships and the importance of understanding the spectrum of healthy, unhealthy, and abusive behaviors in the context of teen dating. Loveisrespect.org is a wonderful resource on this topic.
Another helpful resource for parents is a recent newsletter from Child Mind Institute about talking with kids about sex and dating. The articles provide helpful insight on how to navigate this sensitive topic.
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Today, at lunch, we had a variety of activities including therapy dogs, tile painting, and a chance for kids to engage in an interactive game about healthy relationships. Our Friday Wellness events have a little something for everyone! It is always the goal of the Student Union and Wellness Center to ensure that all students feel a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Next week we will have our Screen Time Challenge and share information about Social Media and Mental Health. We’ll have an Academy Presentation on Friday on this topic and announce our raffle prize winners from the Screen Time Challenge. Encourage your students to stop by and sign up for the challenge on Monday and learn more all week.
Have a great weekend!
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The Mats Merch Fan Shop is open through Wednesday, March 1. Check out our new style items, including an all-weather pullover jacket that is great for watching your favorite Matador during our cold nights. Shop at the link below until Wednesday, March 1. Delivery will start in mid-March. | |
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Save the date! The Booster Club is organizing its first "Boosters Celebration” – an on-campus event scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 4:30-8:00 p.m. This will be a new format for our annual fundraiser and will be open to all the MHS community and incoming freshman families. We will be celebrating our teams’ successes and coaches, and introducing the new website and app for Miramonte sports. This event is our primary fundraiser to raise money to support Miramonte's athletes and teams. More information about the event coming in March.
Can you help with the Boosters Celebration? To ensure a successful event, we need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help us with decorations, solicit raffle and auction items, and with event set up and take down. Please review the SignUpGenius now and consider volunteering your time and enthusiasm.
Questions? Please reach out to Piera Bignetti (415-794-8658) Kim Washburn (917-608-6631)
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Help Needed From Sophomore And Junior Parents
Sophomore and junior parents, please consider assisting this spring at Senior Ball, Graduation, and Grad Night. This is a "pay it forward" tradition so that all senior parents can fully enjoy and participate in their student's celebrations.
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For Senior Ball jobs, please sign up for a "venue set up" or "bus check-in" spot listed at the bottom of the Senior Ball SignUpGenius
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For Grad Night jobs, the jobs for sophomore and junior parents are dispersed throughout the SUG, but all are labeled "Pay it Forward' - Grad Night SignUpGenius
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For Graduation jobs, please sign up on this Google form. Specific jobs will be assigned in May.
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Class of 2023
Final Parent Party - Sip and Slide
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 22 for our final parent party - Sip and Slide at The Fourth Bore. Click here to join us at the party. Please fill out this google form to participate in the raffle - fun baskets to win.
Senior Ball - volunteer and donate
We need volunteers for fun jobs planning and executing this special event for our seniors. We’re also looking for donations for some special experiences before and at the Ball. Please help us make this an event they’ll never forget and sign up here.
Grad Night - volunteer, donate, and buy tickets
Miramonte Grad Night is on Friday, May 26, immediately following graduation. Tickets are on sale now. Scholarship tickets are available so all graduates can attend. Contact school counselors for information. Please sign up to volunteer or donate to Grad Night.
Class of 2023 Yard Signs
Celebrate your senior with a fun yard sign. Click here to purchase before Friday, March 31.
CCC - donate snacks
The College & Career Center is so grateful for our snack donations. Please click here to participate.
Stay Informed
Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and bookmark our Linktree for important updates and access to documents, signups, and websites. The class linktree can also be found in the ‘link in bio’ on Instagram. Please “subscribe” to our linktree to be notified automatically when new items are added.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2023 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2024
Junior Prom tickets are now on sale on the Web Store! Ticket sales close on Friday, March 24. You must purchase your ticket before that date to attend. Links to the Miramonte Student and Non-MHS Student Permission Forms are also on the Web Store. Permission slips must be completed and submitted to the front office no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31.
Bus sign-ups will take place at lunch on Friday, March 31. Students should talk to their friends ahead of time and select which bus they would like to take. Depending on attendance numbers, we expect six or seven buses.
The Junior Prom theme reveal will take place at lunch on Wednesday, March 15. Please refer to the Prom FAQ email that went out this morning for all of the important details and information about Junior Prom. Questions about prom? Please reach out to our Prom Chairs Cady Behles and Lara Chua.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2024 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2026
Come join your fellow Class of 2026 Parents for a Warriors watch party on Thursday, March 9, at the Fourth Bore from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Ticket includes dinner and one drink ticket. Purchase tickets here.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2026 Parent Advisors
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