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Dear Miramonte Community,
If you haven’t yet purchased your tickets for Footloose, do it now before it sells out! We received a sneak peak last night at our staff preview, and it’s such a great show and fun night. A huge round of applause for our Music and Theater Departments and the students and staff for putting together this wonderful performance!
Have a great weekend and Go Mats!
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Dear Miramonte Families,
Don't miss the spring musical Footloose at the Miramonte Theater. The show opens tonight and has additional performances on March 9, 15, and 16. Purchase your tickets here. Best wishes to all our amazing student performers and crew!
We hope you will join us on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. for the AUHSD Parent and Student Education event with guest speaker Robert Paylor as he shares his message Paralyzed to Powerful at the Acalanes High School Theater. Please RSVP to this free event here.
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 10. Don't forget to spring forward one hour!
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March 8 & 9: Spring Musical: Footloose (tickets)
March 8: Evacuation Drill during Academy (for students)
March 9: Public Speaking SF Bay Nationals Qualifier
March 9: SAT @ MHS
March 14: Class of 2026 Moms' Social
March 15: End of Third Quarter
March 15: Deadline to drop a class
March 15: Deadline to register for AP Exams or to request refund (info)
March 15 & 16: Spring Musical: Footloose (tickets)
March 15 & 16: Public Speaking Congress National Qualifier
March 18: Staff Development Day; No school for students
March 19: Parent & Student Ed: Robert Paylor presents Paralyzed to Power 7:00 p.m.; Acalanes HS Theater (RSVP)
March 19-22: Spring Spirit Week
March 19-29: CAASPP Testing
March 20: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; district office
March 20: CCC: Highly Selective College Admissions Presentation; 6:30 p.m. MHS Theater
March 23: Aca-Eras Tour by MHS Acabellas; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater (info)
March 25: Miramonte Blood Drive; 9:00-2:00 p.m.; Big Gym (sign up)
March 27: Orinda Schools Music Festival
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ONE-Miramonte Fundraising | |
The ONE-Miramonte fundraising team is working on an email for St. Patrick’s Day about how lucky we are that our students attend Miramonte, one of the best high schools in California. We’d like to collect quotes from parents about what they appreciate about Miramonte. Is there a class that has been particularly engaging to your student? Is there a teacher you’d like to shout out? Click here and let us know why you feel lucky that your student(s) attend Miramonte. Thanks for your time! | |
Questions about Miramonte fundraising? Please contact Jill Hughes, Parents' Club VP Fundraising, at VPFundraising@mhspc.org. | |
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Latin Club Fundraiser
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 9, from 10:30-2:30 p.m., the Latin Club is hosting a Latin day at Orinda Books. Orinda Books will donate a portion of every book purchased that day to Latin Club to help fund scholarships for students to attend Latin conventions. Stop by to purchase a book and enjoy the bake sale, presentations on the Ides of March, storytime, and Roman games.
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Volunteer! No one can do everything but everyone can do something!
We are extremely lucky to have so many enthusiastic parents who generously give their time to our school community. We have some volunteer jobs that are a great fit for busy parents and some that are perfect for those with the time or inclination to take a bigger leadership role. Questions about volunteering? Contact Meredith Moss or indicate your interest on this form.
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AP Exams - deadline is Friday, March 15, to register or cancel
Parents/Guardians - This is a reminder that Friday, March 15, is the firm deadline to register for an AP Exam or receive a refund for canceling an AP Exam. If you would like to register or cancel an exam before the deadline, please email Courtney Gosney
Students should check their AP Classroom to ENSURE they are registered for the exams they want to take. If they have entered a “join code” but have not yet paid for the exam, AP Classroom will show they are not registered for the exam. Please see the photo example below of a registered exam in AP Classroom.
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Lunchtime help needed!
Miramonte Administration is looking for some parent volunteers to help with lunchtime waste management. We are looking for a couple of volunteers per day, preferably on a consistent basis. If you can lend a hand, please fill out the Waste Management Sign-Up Form. Questions? Email Associate Principal Danny Caravalho.
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Junior Students and CAASPP – secure browser needed
We are embarking on the CAASPP testing season, and all junior students need to download a secure browser to their devices to access the test. Here is the link to the instructions for downloading the secure browser. Please ensure your junior student has the browser installed on their device by Monday, March 18. Students who are unable to download the browser will have access to devices provided by the school.
The testing dates are math on March 198-22; English on March 25-29; and science (CAST) on April 8-12.
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Miramonte High School Blood Drive
Miramonte is hosting a blood drive with Stanford Blood Donation Center on Monday, March 25, 9:00-2:00 p.m. in the MHS Big Gym. Anyone 16 years and older can sign up for a donation appointment at this link. Sixteen-year-olds need a consent form signed by a parent/guardian to donate. All eligibility information is here.
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Community Service Year Coming to a Close
Miramonte’s current community service year ends on Sunday, March 31. The deadline for students to have all hours submitted to Helper Helper and validated by our community service volunteers is Monday, April 15. Please don’t wait until the last minute! Please check here for detailed information on opportunities, what qualifies, and awards. Questions? Email MHS Community Service.
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Save The Date For Our Annual Campus Clean-Up Day - Saturday, April 20
Bring friends, family, and neighbors! Bring your sports teams and student clubs! In celebration of Earth Day, we’re calling on the entire Miramonte community to show their Miramonte pride and team spirit by joining us at our campus-wide clean-up and beautification day on Saturday, April 20, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Be on the lookout for more details and sign up information coming soon. Volunteer hours will be granted to all student volunteers.
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Lost and Found
The school's lost and found is overflowing with hoodies and water bottles! If your student is missing something, encourage them to check the lost and found collection, which is located between the Main Office and Room 221.
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"Holding Out for a Hero," "Let's Hear It for the Boy" and "Almost Paradise" … yes, it’s almost time for FOOTLOOSE!
Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose at Miramonte High School’s high-energy performance of Footloose! Join us for a toe-tapping, hip-shaking journey that'll have you dancing in the aisles and cheering for more. With electrifying music, exhilarating choreography, and a 90-member cast and crew that's ready to rock, this year’s musical production is sure to make you feel like you've been transported straight to the heart of the '80s. Don't miss out on the fun - grab your tickets before they sell out and prepare to let loose with Footloose!
Please support our talented drama and stagecraft students by purchasing your tickets TODAY! Bring your friends and neighbors - let's ALL show up and support the arts at Miramonte!
Show times are Friday, March 8, 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, March 9, 7:00 p.m.; Friday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, March 16, 4:00 p.m.
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Miramonte Acabellas Fundraiser Concert – Saturday, March 23, 7:00 p.m., in the MHS Theater
Our talented Miramonte Acabellas singing group invites the entire Miramonte community to the Aca-Eras Tour concert benefiting the Contra Costa Food Bank. Our amazing singers will sing a selection of Taylor Swift’s global hits, including Shake It Off, Karma, The Man, and so, so much more! Tickets are cash only at the door – students and faculty are only $3 and everyone else is only $5. Bracelets are optional but highly encouraged! Find more information here.
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Schedule Changes
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The deadline to drop a class without it appearing on the student transcript is Friday, March 15.
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Junior 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. Remind your juniors to come ready with their questions!
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AUHSD Summer School
If your child earned a D or F in a high school graduation requirement course this year, they may be able to remediate the course during summer school. See a counselor for an application or visit the district website!
- Summer school will be held this year in one, 5-week session.
- Classes begin Tuesday, June 11, and end Friday, July 12
- Location: Acalanes High School
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DVC Career Academies
Sophomores and juniors, are you looking for a summer program that is affordable and close to home? If so, DVC has a great option for you to explore! DVC Career Academies are week(s) long offerings that run all summer long! These are the types of programs that colleges love to see and you will earn college credits upon completion!! If you would like more information, please click here.
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Follow us!
Parents and students can follow the new @miramontecounseling Instagram account for information, news, and advice from the counseling department.
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This week in Wellness, students had the opportunity to challenge themselves to reduce their screen time on a targeted app on their phone. The challenge created awareness and conversations about screen time, how it affects students’ mental health, and strategies to be more intentional about their phone use. Many thanks to Loard’s of Orinda, ShareTea of Orinda, and Zoonie’s of Lafayette for supporting this year’s Screen Time Challenge with their generous donations!
If your student is an athlete, they may be interested in a new peer support group to be led by Wellness Support Counselor Chelsea Wetherell.
Completing this survey will help guide the topics and format of this new group.
Please reach out with any questions! Use the QR code below or click here to access the survey.
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Girls Soccer Team Captures Fifth NCS Title
Miramonte Girls Soccer captured its fifth NCS title and first since 2019 in a win over #2 seed Cardinal Newman that went to penalty kicks. With the score tied at 2-2 after two 10-minute overtime sessions and in the second round of penalty kicks, Miramonte won on a sudden death kick.
The match was tied 2-2 after regulation and remained tied after two 10-minute overtime halves. Each team successfully made four penalty kicks in the first round of penalty kicks, leading to a sudden death penalty kick finish. Miramonte, in front of a boisterous home crowd, blocked Cardinal Newman's next penalty kick and then scored the winner on their next kick. The final score was a 3-2 Miramonte victory in overtime after a 5-4 penalty kick shootout.
See the Lamorinda Weekly story here.
Follow the team on Instagram.
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Stunt Team Fundraiser - purchase by Friday, March 15
Please support the Miramonte Stunt Team’s spring fundraiser with See’s Candies. The deadline to order is Friday, March 15. All items will ship directly after ordering, and all orders will arrive before the Easter Holiday. Purchase See’s Candies here.
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Baseball Team Fundraiser – Saturday, March 16
Come out and support the Miramonte Baseball program at our carwash fundraiser on Saturday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Marathon Gas and Mini-Mart (the gas station by MCC).
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Class of 2024 News
Senior Slideshow - photos and videos needed
Please submit photos and short video clips for the Senior Slideshow via our Google drive. The slideshow is an important part of Senior Week and we need your pictures to make it special. Deadline to submit is Sunday, March 31.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2024 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2027 News
Chipotle Fundraiser - Wednesday, March 13, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
We’ve partnered with Lafayette Chipotle to help raise money for our class. You can order online (website or app) or in person and 33% of sales will be donated back to our class. Order details can be found on our Linktree and via this flyer. Make sure to use this code (3DQFG7D) when you place your order.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2027 Parent Advisors
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Next AUHSD Board Meeting
The next AUHSD Board Meeting is on Wednesday, March 20. The agenda will be posted here on Sunday, March 17. The meeting is held at the district office, with the public portion beginning at 7:00 p.m. You may also watch the live broadcast here.
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The remaining Wednesday meeting dates for this school year are April 17, May 1, May 15, and June 5 | |
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Orinda/Tabor Sister City Foundation Seeks Host Family For Fall 2024
For each of the past 22 years, an exchange student from Tabor, Czech Republic (just south of Prague) has come to Orinda and enrolled at Miramonte for the fall semester. It's been quite a rewarding experience for both the student and the host family as they both get to know each other's cultures and education systems.
The Orinda/Tabor Sister City Foundation is looking for a host family for fall 2024 for Jan Belada, a 17 year old rising senior, who plays the cello, piano, and guitar. He is an accomplished tennis player and enjoys flying drones. His essay and interview beat out 23 impressive applicants. The host family needs to provide meals, a proper bedroom (can be shared with same sex), a desk, and access to a bathroom. They also help enrich the student’s California experience by taking them on excursions, e.g., Yosemite, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Muir Woods. Trip cost reimbursement to be made by the Orinda/Tabor Sister City Foundation. The host family also provides logistical support to and from school and friends' houses and supports the student’s integration into Miramonte by helping them join teams, clubs, and other school activities.
There are many past host families who would be happy to give testimonials about the wonderful adventure of hosting one of the Tabor students! For more information, please email Dan Lynch with the Orinda/Tabor Sister City Foundation.
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