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Dear Miramonte Community,
If you haven’t yet had the chance to review the message I sent you yesterday, please click here to check it out. It includes important information about the Course Registration process, Open House on Thursday, February 1, and our annual 8th Grade Visit. Additionally, our counseling team sent more detailed info out this morning regarding Course Registration, so please contact them if you did not receive their email or have any questions.
As for 1st Semester grades … they will be accessible in ParentSquare and Aeries on Monday. Please connect with your teachers, counselor, or Associate Principal if you have any questions or concerns.
As we head into Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, I want to share one of his many great quotes, this one about education. I think about these words often as we work so hard at Miramonte to support our students both as current scholars and future leaders.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Have a great long weekend, and Go Mats!
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Dear Miramonte Families,
Happy New Year, and welcome back to school!
Save the date for Open House on Thursday, February 1. Please join us for the Parents’ Club Reception from 5:30-6:00 p.m. in front of the gym and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Look for a Sign-Up Genius soon for volunteers and donations.
The Parents' Club Nominating Committee is working to identify parents who are interested in serving on the PC Board for the 2024-25 school year. There are many positions to fill, and we are always looking for new energy and ideas for our programs. Whether you'd like to do something smaller from home, join a committee, or take on a larger, more impactful position, we can find a place for you. Contact Meredith Moss to find out how you can help.
Best wishes to our students participating in the Shakespeare Showcase and Public Speaking events today. GO MATS!
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January 12: Shakespeare Showcase; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
January 12-14: Public Speaking MLK Invitational
January 15: Holiday; No school
January 17: CCC: Class of 2025 parent presentation; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; MHS Theater
January 17: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; district office
January 19-20: Public Speaking Showcase
January 22-26: Arts Alive Week
January 23: deadline to request to add a class
January 24: CCC: Class of 2026 parent presentation; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; MHS Theater
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ONE-Miramonte Fundraising | |
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Happy New Year!
Thank you to the 30 families who gave to ONE-Miramonte over the winter break! Every donation to ONE-Miramonte is used this school year to fund the gap between what state funding alone would pay for and what it costs to run Miramonte, which is one of the best high schools in the state. Every student and every class benefit from the support donations to ONE-Miramonte provides and that’s why we aim for 100% participation from Miramonte families. Right now 57% of families have made a gift of any size to ONE-Miramonte.
Next week we will publish a list of the families who have donated to ONE-Miramonte this school year. If you haven’t made a donation yet, you can use the link below to make a gift and be included on the list.
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Questions about Miramonte fundraising? Please contact Jill Hughes, our VP of Miramonte fundraising, at VPFundraising@mhspc.org. | |
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The Miramonte Theater department presents its 11th annual Shakespeare Showcase TONIGHT, Friday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the MHS Theater. Our Drama 2 and Advanced Drama students will present Shakespeare plays (and a couple of open categories) cut down to 10 minutes and will use only four chairs. You’ll have a chance to vote for your favorite monologue to represent Miramonte for a chance of winning a trip to perform at New York’s Lincoln Center! Admission is FREE! | |
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Happy New Year! We hope you had a safe and restful holiday season.
Schedule Changes
- The deadline to request to add a class is January 23.
- The deadline to drop a class without it appearing on the transcript is March 15.
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.
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Seniors
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Mid-Year Transcripts: As long as you have ordered an initial transcript, your counselor will send your mid-year report and you do not need to order it through the webstore. If you have not ordered an initial transcript, you will need to so before any transcripts can be sent.
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Course Selection for 2024-2025 School Year
Registration for next year's classes will begin shortly after the winter break. 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 from Monday, January 22 - Thursday, February 8. Counselors will also be holding a Q&A session at Open House on Thursday, February 1.
Students will be getting math course recommendations from their current math teacher and pre-enrolled in the class for which they have been recommended. If a student wishes to take a math class they were not recommended for, they need to speak directly with their math teacher.
Registration schedule:
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11th graders: Registration begins on Friday, January 19. Classes are due in the computer by Monday, February 5.
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10th graders: Registration begins on Wednesday, January 24. Classes are due in the computer by Tuesday, February 6.
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9th graders: Registration begins on Friday, January 26. Classes are due in the computer by Thursday, February 8.
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:
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11th graders: Monday, February 5
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10th graders: Tuesday, February 6, and Wednesday, February 7
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9th graders: Thursday, February 8, and Friday, February 9
Students who miss their registration presentation will be required to attend the make-up session during Academy.
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Class of 2024 News
Casa Orinda Fundraiser
Treat your family to a local favorite on Monday, January 22! Casa Orinda fried chicken dinners are now available for purchase. Please be sure to sign up for a pick-up time as well. Meals are $35. The deadline to purchase a meal is Thursday, January 18.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2024 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2025 News
2025 moms, join us for a sweet valentine-inspired evening
Date: Tuesday, February 13
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Chez Crinks, 75 Donald Drive, Orinda
Tickets: $50 includes beverages, appetizers, chocolate, and 2025 love!
We will have a valentine craft table for those who would enjoy making a glittery valentine or two! Feel free to bring some supplies to share.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2025 Parent Advisors
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Mats Swim and Dive – register and order gear
Register here today for Mats Swim and Dive! Questions about registration? Contact Lexy Stice
Team suit and gear fitting is Friday, January 12, 3-3:30 p.m. on the MHS pool deck. The order deadline for suits and gear is Monday, January 15. Questions about team suits and gear? Contact Michelle Bea
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The Miramonte Girls Golf Team celebrated a winning fall season. All the golfers improved, one match at a time and finished the season with a 10-6 dual match record. They finished 4-4 in the very strong Diablo Athletic League-Foothill Division, second in the DAL League Championship Tournament and second place overall in league play.
The Lady Matador golfers capped off their season by finishing third at the North Coast Section Division 2 Tournament. The third place finish was the highest finish by a public high school team.
“The young 2023 Lady Matador Golf Team was made up of student-athletes with character that got better as the season’s journey progressed. They all supported each other and created a special team camaraderie that fostered competitive joy. They were good golfers; they were even better people,” said Head Coach Doug Senz. Senz, a Miramonte alum who played water polo as a student in the late 1960s, is celebrating his 50th year as a coach at Miramonte.
Principal Ben Campopiano told the Orinda News, “Doug isn’t just a coach – he’s a mentor, supporter and leader who embodies the values of Miramonte. His many decades of service to our athletic community have benefited literally thousands of student-athletes, and the positive impact he’s left will last a lifetime.” Be sure to check out the recent Orinda News article about the team’s season and Coach Senz.
Coach Senz made it a point to thank Orinda Country Club for allowing the use of their facilities, as well as the ongoing support of parents who were willing to drive to all the away matches.
Go Mats!
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AUHSD Meeting Schedule, Broadcast, and Agendas
Upcoming Wednesday meeting dates: January 17, February 7, February 21, March 6, March 20, April 17, May 1, May 15, June 5
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