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This morning, we had our 3rd Quarter safety drill where we reviewed and practiced our “Shelter-In-Place” procedures. The drill went great and during our staff debrief, we all agreed that students and staff followed the processes perfectly. We will continue to remind our school community of our safety procedures and drill them regularly. Additionally, I will always keep you directly informed so that you can talk to your children and reach out if you have questions. During today’s drill you should have received three messages from me with updates … if you did not, please contact Danielle Warford in my office to help troubleshoot the issues.
Our annual Course Registration process for next school year begins now! You should have received your child’s unique Math Recommendation yesterday via email. If you did not receive that, or you have questions or concerns about it, please reach out to your child’s current Math teacher. Next week, counselors are holding grade-level presentations to help students review their available course options and begin the process of registering for courses. Please take time this weekend to review the Miramonte Course Catalog to better understand the courses available to students next school year.
Open House is on Thursday, January 30. Please save the date and join us for a great evening celebrating the year and planning ahead for next year. Next week, we will share all of the available informational sessions that parents and students can attend during Open House, including the Senior Parent meeting that runs from 7:30-8:00 p.m. in the Library.
MLK Weekend is here so enjoy the extra day and please take a moment with your child to honor Dr. King and his life and legacy. One of his quotes inspires me every day: “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”
Go Mats!
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Happy Friday Miramonte Families, | |
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Have you noticed the new banners at the front of the school? They’re simple but lovely! These small campus improvements make a difference and we couldn’t have done it without your generous donations to ONE-Miramonte. A special thank you to Jill Hughes for her dedication and work in bringing this project to life—your efforts truly brighten our campus!
I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Christopher Severson for his dedicated leadership and service on the AUHSD Board since 2018. His commitment to our students, staff, and community has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for all he has done to support our schools!
On another exciting note, we’ve got some incredible students heading into the Public Speaking Invitational Debates this weekend.This is yet another program funded in part by your ONE-Miramonte donations. Let’s wish them all the luck as they take the stage to share their voices and ideas. We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them represent our school! GO MATS!
Stay up to date with all Parents' Club activities by visiting our website. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Warmly,
Christina Linezo
Chair MHS Parents' Club
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January 17: AUHSD Shakespeare Festival; Del Valle Theater
January 17-19: Public Speaking MLK Invitational @ James Logan High School
January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No School
January 20-24: Arts Alive Week
January 25: Public Speaking - Congress and Public Forum Debate 3 Tournament
January 27-30: Go Mats Week
January 29: Lunar New Year Celebration
January 30: Open House, 5:00 p.m.
January 31: Wellness Fair
February 1: Public Speaking- GGSA IE Speech 3 Tournament
February 8-10: Public Speaking - Stanford Invitational
February 21: Performers for Progress; 7:00pm; MHS Theater
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ONE-Miramonte Fundraising | |
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Get on the List!
On Wednesday, January 22, we are publishing a list of all the Miramonte families who have made a donation to ONE-Miramonte this school year.
It’s not too late to make a donation and be included among the families supporting the academic classes and programs contributions to ONE-Miramonte makes possible.
If you made a donation through your employee portal, your gift may not have been received yet. Please reach out if you’d like to check whether your donation has been received to ensure you’re included on the donor list.
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Staffing Changes
First and foremost, we are happy to report that Ms. Zielinski welcomed a healthy baby into the world at the beginning of the month. She and baby are both doing well and we are so thrilled for her and her growing family. Helping out in her absence is Ms. Nora Himmel, and she is with us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. She is available 5 days a week via email and students and parents should reach out to her as the first point of contact. If a student has a question on a Tuesday or Friday they are more than welcome to drop into counseling and speak with Ms. Conners or Ms. Shawn! Please join us in welcoming Ms. Himmel to Miramonte!
Schedule Changes
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The deadline to request to add a class is Tuesday, January 21.
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The deadline to drop a class without it appearing on the transcript is Friday, March 14.
Students who received a D or F in a graduation required course should email their counselor to see if they are eligible for remediation through a FuelEd course. Ninth graders are not eligible for FuelEd.
Seniors
- Mid-Year Transcripts: As long as your student has ordered an initial transcript, their counselor will send their mid-year report and they do not need to order it through the webstore. If your student has not ordered an initial transcript, they will need to so before any transcripts can be sent.
Course Selection
Registration for next year's classes will begin in a few weeks. Students will be tagged in TeachMore and will be meeting by grade level during Academy sessions. We ask that students and families who have questions about courses for next year email their counselor. Unfortunately due to the high volume of questions we get, we are unable to have in-office meetings for every student to go over course selections. However, it is our experience that most questions can be answered via email. Of course, if a question cannot be answered via email, we will schedule a meeting.
Counselors will be available for students to ask specific registration questions during lunch in front of the counseling office Tuesday, January 21 - Wednesday, February 5. Counselors will also be holding a Q&A session at Open House on Thursday, January 30.
Students will be getting math course recommendations from their current math teacher and pre-enrolled in the class they have been recommended for. If a student wishes to take a math class they were not recommended for, they need to speak directly with their math teacher.
11th graders: Registration begins on Wednesday, January 22. Classes are due in the computer Monday, February 3.
10th graders: Registration begins on Friday, January 24. Classes are due in the computer by Tuesday, February 4.
9th graders: Registration begins on Wednesday, January 29. Classes are due in the computer by Thursday, February 6.
All students will be given a registration form to complete and return (with a parent signature) to their English teacher. Forms will be collected by counselors in English classes on the following days:
11th graders: Monday, February 3
10th graders: Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5
9th graders: Thursday, February 6 and Friday, February 7
Students who miss their registration presentation will be required to attend the make-up session during Academy.
Follow us! Parents and students can follow the new Miramonte Counseling Instagram account for information, news, and advice from the counseling department.
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Exploring the College Landscape- Sophomore Parent Presentation
If you are a sophomore parent or guardian and are curious about the college landscape and timeline, join us for a presentation on Wednesday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Theater. In this overview, we will cover our sophomore initiative, parent and student roles, standardized testing, summer opportunities, and more.
College and Career Snacks
Every student who graduates from Miramonte will experience an amazing resource in the College and Career Center. From college rep visits to workshops on essay writing and the application process, the CCC is an invaluable resource with an amazing staff. So whether your student is a senior or a first year, please consider purchasing items from this wishlist to fuel our students while they are meeting with our College and Career Counselors this semester. Your child will benefit in their senior year from the generosity of our parent community.
Contact April Meagher with questions.
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Class of 2025
Open House + SENIOR PARENT MEETING
Thursday, January 30
5:30 p.m. Open House, starts in the Gym
7:30 p.m. Senior Parent Meeting in the Library
Agenda: Rest of year calendar, Moms' Night Out, Senior Ball, Spring Senior Week, Grad Week, Distributing Memory Boards
You do NOT want to miss this one!
Questions: April Meagher
2025 FINAL MOMS' NIGHT OUT!
Sunday, February 2, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hosted by Stacy Crinks, 75 Donald Drive
Tickets $50 on the Miramonte Webstore
We hope you can join us for our final Valentine's-themed moms' night out and last class fundraiser party!
Questions: Jessica Elkind
Questions? Contact the Class of 2025 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2027
We’re so excited for our annual Casa Orinda chicken dinner fundraiser on Monday, January 27! Look for our class newsletter soon with all the details and a link to purchase your dinners.
And mark your calendars for our Chipotle fundraiser on Wednesday, February 5 - let’s kick this year off right and support our class with some great meals!
Thank you in advance for supporting our class with these annual fundraisers!
Questions? Contact the Class of 2027 Parent Advisors.
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Class of 2028
Please mark your calendars for the following and stay turned for more info to come!
Monday, January 27- Casa Orinda “Joint” Fundraiser with the Class of 2027
January/February - See’s Candy Fundraiser (Online)
Friday, February 28- Class of 2028 Parent Party
Cheers to a fantastic year!
Questions? Contact the Class of 2028 Parent Advisors
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Winter Sports Are Here!
Don’t miss out—join the Miramonte Boosters today! Membership includes free entrance to games so that you can cheer on your Mats all season long.
Mats Spirit Wear
Show your Mats pride and purchase spirit wear HERE Go Mats! Miramonte Mats spirit wear will be available for purchase at upcoming home basketball games. Feel free to reach out to Lee O'Haver with any questions.
Follow us!
Parents and students can follow the Athletic Boosters @miramonteathletics
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Next AUHSD Board Meeting
The next AUHSD Board Meeting is on Wednesday, February 5. The agenda will be posted here on Sunday, February 2. 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.
The upcoming board meetings for 2025 are on the following Wednesdays: February 19, March 5, March 19, April 16, May 7, May 21, and June 4.
AUHSD Special Education Department
Partnering for Success: Understanding your Student's Journey to High School Graduation and Beyond Presentation on Thursday, January 23, 6:00 -7:00 p.m. at the Acalanes High School Library. This presentation will explore high school graduation pathways, including a Certificate of Completion, Diploma and the Alternative Pathway to a Diploma.
Join AUHSD high school staff for an informative panel discussion about special education programming and support services for incoming 9th graders with IEPs on Wednesday, February 12, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Acalanes High School Library.
Is your AUHSD student ages 16-22 and on an IEP? Learn how Work Ability and Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) services can help them gain job skills, explore careers, and prepare for success after high school. This information session will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 -7:00 p.m. at the Del Valle Campus, Room 400, Walnut Creek.
Please contact Leigh Gregory, Executive Director, Special Education with any questions.
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Lamorinda Arts Council High School Visual Arts Competition - registration opens Sunday, January 5
The annual High School Visual Arts Competition returns to the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library in March 2025! Interested students should save these important dates.
Sunday, January 5 - Registration Opens
Friday, February 21 - Registration Closes
Monday, March 4 - Friday, April 7 - Public Exhibit at the Library Gallery
Thursday, March 20 - Artist Reception & Award Presentation
This competition celebrates student artwork in four categories: 2D, 3D, Photography, and Digital Art. Submissions are open to high school students who live in or attend school in Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, or any of the schools in the Acalanes Union High School District.
Detailed information and other important dates are available here.
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