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Dear Miramonte Community,
Please join us at tomorrow’s Campus Beautification Day from 9:00-1:00 p.m. at Miramonte! Students earn volunteer hours and it’s a great way for families to support Miramonte for a couple hours. There are two time slots for volunteers to sign up, so you don’t need to attend the entire time. Join us and help us give Miramonte a little shine for the spring!
Although we still have six weeks of school left, I wanted to make sure you save the date for the Class of 2024 Graduation ceremony on Friday, May 31. Please review our Graduation Ceremony Information document to learn more about the event and read about the frequently asked questions. We hope to see you there as it will be a great evening to celebrate our seniors and honor the Class of 2024!
Have a great weekend and Go Mats!
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Dear Miramonte Families,
Thank you to all the parents who attended the Parents' Club meeting this week. Click here to review the meeting presentation featuring details for the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) presented by Principal Ben Campopiano and AUHSD Associate Superintendent Mr. John Walker.
Don't miss our talented Drama students as they showcase the Performers for Progress production TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the Theater! Purchase tickets for tonight's performance here. Next week, Miramonte Players present their Advanced Honors Projects, Liar Liar, on April 24-27 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for Liar Liar are available here.
Thank you to all the parents and students for attending the Start Smart Safe Driving presentation last night and supporting our newest drivers! Special thanks to our Parent Education Liaisons, Emily Waterbury and Tania Harrick, for organizing this informative event for our families. Thanks also to Miramonte student Josiah Jardine for technical support and to Contra Costa CHP Officer Adam Lane for the valuable presentation.
There are still opportunities to volunteer for Campus Beautification Day tomorrow, Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All students, family, and friends are welcome! Please bring any tools you might have to the event—we need rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows. Sign up here to donate or volunteer. Many thanks to Rod Rios for organizing this event for our school community!
We are excited for our graduating seniors! Caps and gowns were distributed at brunch and lunch. GO MATS!
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April 19: Class of 2024 Cap & Gown distribution; brunch and lunch
April 19: Performers for Progress; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater (tickets)
April 20: Campus Beautification Day; 9:00-1:00 p.m. (sign up)
April 20: Class of 2025 Parent Social
April 22-26: Environmental Spirit Week
April 22: Athletic Boosters Club facility meeting; 7:00-9:00 p.m.; MHS Library
April 24: Spring Athletics Signing Day; brunch; MHS Gym
April 24-27: Spring Drama Production: One Acts – Liar Liar; MHS Theater (tickets)
May 1: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; District office
May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 6-17: AP Exams
May 7: Matador Showcase for incoming 9th-grade families; 5:00-8:00 p.m.
May 8: CCC: State of College Admissions Presentation; 6:30-8:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
May 10: Spring Band Concert; 7:00-9:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
May 11: Junior Prom
May 14: CCC: Financial Aid Webinar: How to Maximize Financial Aid; 6:30 p.m. (register)
May 15: Parents' Club Meeting; 9:30 a.m.; Room 221
May 15: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; District office
May 17: Broadway Showcase; 7:00-9:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
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ONE-Miramonte Fundraising | |
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Latin is a perennial favorite at Miramonte! Led by Matt Davis and Jennifer Mullowney, Latin, both a class and a club, offers students so much more than simply learning Latin grammar and classics. Students have the opportunity to participate in regional conventions where they can compete in academics, athletics, and the arts with Latin students from around the state.
This past weekend, Latin students attended the California state convention. From Mr. Davis: Over 130 Miramonte Latin students attended the 69th Annual California Junior Classical League State Convention at the Menlo School in Atherton. Overall, over 900 Latin students, teachers, and parents from 36 different schools participated in academic, athletic, artistic, and social events that revolved around the study of the ancient world. The students took tests, gave speeches, competed in many athletic events, created and showed off their art, shot catapults, participated in a Latin quiz bowl competition, and did many other things. Through their hard work, drive, and enthusiasm, the Miramonte delegation came in 1st Place overall in the large high school category! Please congratulate our students on their success!
Because you give to ONE-Miramonte, our students are able to enjoy engaging and meaningful academic experiences, such as Latin! Mr. Davis and Ms. Mullowney are uniquely able to make the ancient world come to life for our students. When we unite the passion and commitment of educators like them with the support of parents like you, the result is an exceptional high school experience for our students. Thank you, donors—the Parents' Club appreciates your support!
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Questions about Miramonte fundraising? Please contact Jill Hughes, Parents' Club VP Fundraising, at VPFundraising@mhspc.org. Why does the Parents' Club have to fundraise each year? Check this out to learn why. | |
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Volunteers and donations needed for our annual Campus Beautification 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. Sign up here to donate snacks or to volunteer for a 2-hour shift. Volunteer hours will be granted to all student volunteers. Questions? Contact Rod Rios.
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Survey: California’s School Meals For All (SMFA) program - please respond by Monday, April 22
The AUHSD is partnering with the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California to evaluate California’s School Meals For All (SMFA) program. As part of this evaluation, known as the SMART-MEALS study, the University is asking all parents/guardians at this school to take a short, anonymous, and optional online survey (linked below; will take approximately 15-20 minutes) to help identify the benefits and challenges of SMFA. Please share your experiences and perceptions of SMFA and its impacts on your student and family.
The survey will ask you to agree to participate prior to answering any questions. Your participation is voluntary and will in no way affect your child’s or family’s access to school programs or benefits. We value your input, and your responses will be kept confidential and not linked to your name or school in any reporting.
All parents/guardians, regardless of participation in the survey, are eligible to enter a raffle to win one of four electronic gift cards valued at $50 each.
For more information and to take the survey, please click here.
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TONIGHT!! Performers For Progress: Friday, April 19, 7:00 p.m., MHS Theater
Performers for Progress is a student-run, produced, and created Miramonte tradition that began in 2006 to highlight the school's talent and raise money for a great cause. This year, we have a wonderful array of talent taking the Miramonte stage on Friday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m.! All profits go to Habitat for Humanity, and there will be snacks, drinks, and tons of fun! Tickets are available here on Showtix4u.com. We hope to see you all there!
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Spring Drama Production: One Acts – Liar Liar
The Miramonte Players present their Advanced Honors Projects, Liar Liar, on April 24-27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Miramonte Theater. Tickets are available now on showtix4u.com.
Original scripts are written and directed by the following Honors students, performed by Advanced Drama students, and produced by Stagecraft students:
- "Wereghostzompirestein" written and directed by Maya Taylor and Diego Aguilar: April 24, April 26
- "The Promise" written by Lauren Wagner and directed by Abigail Gardner: April 24, April 26
- "Fullest House" written and directed by Ivan Smith: April 25, April 27
- "Hell Hath No Fury" by written and composed by Maple Davis, directed by Soren Van Loben Sels, and choreographed by cast: April 25, April 27
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College & Career Center News | |
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Juniors – Requesting Letters of Recommendation
A reminder to juniors requesting letters of recommendation from counselors and teachers for college applications next year: there is important etiquette to follow in this process. After you’ve inquired about their policy for writing letters of recommendation, make sure you request politely and in person. Remember, you are asking for a favor, and as such, you need to do so respectfully (and be prepared for teachers to potentially say no). This is an important skill to learn, and we encourage families to help their student practice requesting a letter by role playing at home!
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Sophomore Meetings
Sophomore meetings are underway! We value this time to check in with our sophomores to see how they are doing in general, academically, and socially. It is also a good time to address specific academic challenges, questions your student may have, and look ahead to junior year.
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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 @miramontecounseling Instagram account for information, news, and advice from the counseling department.
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Class of 2025 fundraiser: Graduation Lei for the 2024 Graduate in your life!
Purchase a Lei for your favorite 2024 soon-to-be graduate, their friends, or someone special in the class of 2024. Choose from purple orchid, white orchid, or marble kukui nut—or all three! Flown in fresh from Hawaii before graduation and distributed to the graduates as they line up for their ceremony. Be sure to let your graduate know who the lei is from! Purchase graduation lei here by Wednesday, May 1.
Questions? Please contact Julie Mercer or Kirsten Odmark
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Class of 2024 News
Grad Night 2024 tickets on sale now!
Grad Night is a long-standing tradition for our graduating seniors. Immediately following the Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 31, seniors will be taken to a surprise location for a memorable celebration. Grad Night tickets are on sale here, and the last day to purchase is Friday, May 17.
Ticket scholarships are available so all seniors can attend. Please contact Associate Principal Danny Caravalho about scholarship tickets.
Find more information in the 2024 Grad Night FAQs. If you still have questions, please email miragradnight2024@gmail.com.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2024 Parent Advisors
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Next AUHSD Board Meeting
The next AUHSD Board Meeting is on Wednesday, May 1. The agenda will be posted here on Sunday, April 28. 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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Orinda Classic Car Show T-Shirt Design Contest
The Orinda Association invites 8th through 12th grade students who attend school in Lafayette, Moraga, or Orinda to enter the Orinda Classic Car Show T-Shirt Design Contest. The t-shirts will be sold to the general public before and at the Orinda Classic Car Show in September 2024. The deadline to submit a design is Friday, May 3. Find more information, contest rules, and contest entry form here.
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