Originally delivered on 8/12/2025 6:05 am

SUBJECT: Campolindo Parents Club Newsletter 8/12/2025

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Campolindo Parents Club Weekly Newsletter
UPCOMING DATES

Aug 12: First Day of School
Aug 19: CPC First Meeting
Aug 22: Campo Welcome Back Dance
Aug 28: Back to School Night

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to all the volunteers for Cougar Day and especially our Cougar Day chairs, Swetta Abeyta and Lisa Sween, for an incredibly fun and smooth Cougar Day!

Every new student should have received their “Campo Red Shirt” as a gift from the Parents Club. These red shirts are proudly owned by every student, teacher and staff member to support our effort that everybody at Campo belongs. If your student did not receive a shirt or would like to change sizes, they should go to room E9 for pickup/swap.

NEW: MINI COUGAR DAY

For students who must miss Cougar Day, a “Mini-Cougar Day” will be available before school: Tuesday, August 12, 7:30am-8:30am in the Small Gym.

NEW: FIRST WEEK SCHEDULE

August 12, First Day of School (First week schedule)

NEW: CPC Meeting - TUESDAY, AUG 19, 9-10:30 AM CAMPO LIBRARY

Please join us for our first general meeting of the school year. All current parents and guardians are welcome to attend. Please check in at the Attendance Office. The board meeting agendas, minutes, and financial documents can be found at this link.

NEW: VOICE YOUR OPINION FOR POTENTIAL MORAGA COMMUNITY CENTER

The Moraga community has voiced their desire for an inclusive Multi-Generational Community Center for over 25 years.  A group of local leaders would like to make this a reality and are looking for input from our Campo parents as they develop the plan. Please takethis 2-minute surveyto share your opinion.

NEW: STUDENT EMAIL

The District is committed to ensuring a safe and secure online environment for our students. In response to increasing cybersecurity threats, we have made a significant change to how students can use their AUHSD Gmail accounts. Effective immediately, students will no longer be able to receive email from outside the District. This decision was made following some highly troubling emails that were sent to groups of AUHSD students from outside accounts. District and site leaders carefully considered the implications of such a change with their efforts to ensure the online security of all students.

While non-AUHSD emails to student accounts are now blocked, students still have the ability to send emails to external addresses. All internal AUHSD email between students and staff, as well as student-to-student communication, will continue without interruption. This change does not impact the ability of parents and guardians to directly email teachers and other school staff. We will continue to use student email accounts for all official, school-related communications, so it is important for students to check their inboxes regularly. However, for personal communications like college applications or with family and friends, students will need to use a personal email account.

NEW:BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE PROGRAM

Campolindo HS embraces technology as a crucial component of a student's educational journey. Students are invited to participate inCampo's Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, where students bring their personal laptops to school to support their academics.

NEW: PE UNIFORMS

PE uniforms can be ordered on the Campo Webstore under Student Supplies. Click on your student's class and a menu will appear either on the main screen (if on mobile) or left hand side (if on PC). There are links for both shorts and shirts (Freshman) and elective and yoga shirts (Sophomore, Junior and Senior).

For families who ordered PE uniforms when they registered, your students will receive their kit direct to their classroom, delivered by the student leadership team.

NEW: DON'T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR CAMPO SPIRIT WEAR

This will be the last opportunity to order for the 25/26 school year, and the order window closes on Aug 24 and will be distributed at school. You can see what is available and purchase here. Contact Lara Williamson with any questions.

NEW: WELCOME BACK DANCE CHAPERONES

We need you and a friend! The Welcome Back Dance takes place on Friday, August 22, and we need chaperones from 8pm-9:30pm. Bring a friend! Contact Lindsay Webb-Peploe, lwebb-peploe@auhsdschools.org

NEW: VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM DETAILS

Campolindo is joining Acalanes and Miramonte in using the Helper Helper app to manage student volunteer hours. This app makes it easier to find service opportunities, log your hours, and get credit—all in one place.
What You Need to Know:
--> All volunteer hours from June 1–April 17 must be logged in the Helper Helper app. Students logging hours through NCL and BTC please do not double submit hours in Helper Helper. Input your hours in digital cheetah and submit with your service verification form from NCL/BTC at the end of the year.
--> Guidelines have changed—please review what counts toward service credit.
-->ThePresidential Service Awards program is currently on hold, and the district is exploring alternatives. See here for further information.
--> ATTN: Rising Seniors, New Award: Excellence in Community Service
- Granted once during high school, Recognition: Graduation honor cord
Requirements: 300+ service hours over four years or three PVSA awards at any level

Full details and setup instructions can be found on the Campolindo website or CPC site.

NEW: COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Community service opportunity as an E.P.I.C Soccer buddy/mentor - every Wed@6PM and Sat@9AM from Aug 13 to Nov 2 @ Baldwin Park in Concord (2 hrs/week; 12-week commitment)

CHECK OUT THE CLASS SECTIONS!
Lots of new information! Visit your class section below to get the scoop on all new events and dates.

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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

MEF GRANTS $1,070,000 TO CAMPOLINDO This year's grant is MEF's largest ever and has a direct impact on the kind of education your child will receive at Campo.

MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TODAY. Please make your contribution to the MEF Giving Campaign today! You can contribute on the Campo Webstore, where your gift will automatically be designated to Campo, or at moragaeducation.org. To make giving more convenient, choose the monthly giving option when you give online and become a Sustaining Donor. You can also give stock or donate through a Donor Advised Fund. And remember to check to see if your employer will match your gift. Thank you for supporting your student - strong schools start with YOU! (MEF is a 501(c)(3) and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.)

VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. We are looking for Campo parents to volunteer as Campo MEF Ambassadors. This is an easy way to make a huge impact on your student's education and learn more about MEF. It's a great volunteer opportunity for busy parents as it only requires a few hours a few times per year and much of the work can be done in the evenings or on weekends. Contact elizabethkalpakjian@gmail.com if you are interested for more information.

RIB THROWDOWN COMING TO MORAGA! Taste some great BBQ and support our schools. This exciting new event will take place at Canyon Club Brewery on Saturday, August 23. Learn more and get tickets here.

FORE! Time to get your foursome together for the 17th annual Fore Our Schools Golf Tournament on Monday, September 15 at the Moraga Country Club. Register to play here.

SAVE THE DATE: The MEF Auction Gala will take place this year on March 22, 2026 at the Claremont Hotel. Tickets go on sale in January. If you have an auction item to donate, please contact us at MEFSpecialEvents@moragaeducation.org!

ATHLETICS NEWS

NEW: ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP ITEMS PICKUP
If you’re unable to have someone pick up your Membership items during Cougar Day, we’ll have them available for pickup on Friday August 15 after school at the Campo Athletic Boosters Table in the Main Gym.

NEW: VARSITY COMPETITIVE AND VARSITY SIDELINE CHEER

The Varsity Competitive and Varsity Sideline Cheer teams attended the USA Showtime Cheer Camp in Santa Clara on July 31 - August 3. Campolindo Cheer were recognized and awarded several accolades. We are very proud of our program and how well the cheer athletes performed. We are looking forward to the upcoming school year!

ATHLETIC REGISTRATION FOR '25/'26 SCHOOL YEAR 

Athletic Registration for the '25/'26 school year will open on June 1st on Sportsnet. Physicals must be dated after June 1, 2025. For more information on Athletic Registration goHERE. Athletic Clearance is required every year and must be done prior to the start date of the season of sport. Athletic Clearance is valid for the entire school year once complete. 

Please visit our Campo Athletics Website for all the latest information.
To stay up to date with Campo Athletics follow us on X/Twitter and Instagram.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

NEW: COLLEGE & CAREER PARENT NIGHTS BY GRADE

Sept. 10: Senior College & Career Parent Night in the Campo Library 6:00-7:00 pm. Learn about the college app process and how to support your Senior.

Sept 17: Junior College & Career Parent Night in the Campo Library, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Learn what your Junior should be doing this year for their post-graduation plans and how to support them.

Oct. 8: First Year/Sophomore College & Career Parent Night in the Campo Library, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Learn what your freshman and sophomore should be doing this year and how to support them.

NEW: SENIOR MEETINGS WITH CAMPO CCC - late August/Early September
We will be meeting with all Seniors during Gov/Econ classes to review post-secondary plans, highlight where to find support, and for those attending 4-year college review MaiaLearning tasks: linking Common App to MaiaLearning, requesting Letters of Recommendation, completing surveys for Counselor Letters of Recommendation, adding schools to “Applying to” list, balancing college lists, ordering transcripts/test scores and keeping organized through the fall.

NEW: UPCOMING ACADEMIES TO HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS (Space Limited) Location - E13, register in Teachmore/College and Career. More academies to come through the entire college application season.

August 15        Srs: Getting Started: Common App & UC App

August 20        No Academy - Safety Presentation/Evacuation Drill 

August 22        No Academy - Welcome Back Rally 

August 27        Srs: Shaping your College List

August 29        Srs: College Essay Brainstorming Workshop

NEW: FALL COLLEGE VISITS ON OUR CAMPUS
Any student (especially Seniors) interested in listening to an Admissions Rep’s 30-minute talk about their college, can attend by registering on MaiaLearning under the "Events" Tab then picking up a pass in the College & Career Center. Below are some of the visits within the next few weeks. See the full list on MaiaLearning - more are added regularly, so please check the calendar HERE or in MaiaLearning for up-to-date visits.

Aug 21: SMU, TCU, Worcester Polytech 

Sept. 2: NYU, Pitzer, Brandeis

Sept. 4: High Point, UMass Amherst, Reed, Bard

Sept. 5: UC Santa Barbara, College of Charleston

Sept. 9: U of Wisconsin/Madison, Emory, U of Puget Sound, Western Washington

Sept. 10: U of Utah

Sept 11: Indiana University, Gonzaga

APPOINTMENTS WITH THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

A very important part of our work is ensuring each student has a good college list in MaiaLearning. If you are stumped, don't worry—we're here to help you build one. We recommend families use a College Cost Calculator to help determine which schools are financially a good fit. More information on the college and career process can be found on College & Career 101. Please feel free to make an appointment with us on the Campo College/Career Website, Campo College Calendly links, and check out "Upcoming Events."

MRS. DUFF, COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELOR
Click here for all the latest information from the College & Career Center.

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

WELLNESS CENTER RESOURCES

If your student is experiencing difficulty with grief and loss, do not hesitate to reach out to Wellness, school counselors, or administrators. You can also access resources HERE and through the Contra Costa Crisis Center.

For information and details regarding programming, support groups, and educational opportunities, visit our webpage or follow us on Instagram @campowellness.

CAMPOLINDO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

NEW: DEIB PARENT SOCIAL

We're looking forward to another year of supporting our Campo Community! If you'd like to learn more, please join us at Canyon Club Brewery for our school year kick-off DEIB Parent Social on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6-8 pm. Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Pay for what you order.

Over the years, the DEIB Parents group has supported exciting guest speakers, grants for student projects and rich student field trips (eg Oakland Mural Tour). To help fund these and other similar projects, please use this link.

Stay current and follow us on our webpage and on Facebook.

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

NEW: PARENT PARTY

We’re excited to welcome our SENIOR class parents back for our very last Parent Party fundraiser on Saturday, September 6, at the Haraburda family’s beautiful home.  Please purchase your tickets here.

NEW: CLASS DONATIONS

Our Seniors have some BIG events coming up this year, including Senior Ball and graduation-related traditions. Costs have risen so please consider making an additional donation – we really appreciate it!

NEW: SNACK SHACK

Please help support our Fall Snack Shack fundraiser on Friday, September 12. Donations will be used to purchase food supplies for our big game night – GO COUGS! Look for a SUG soon to volunteer in the shack or help with the grill!

NEW: HOMECOMING T-SHIRT

Let's celebrate this year's hoco by wearing a creative and memorable T-shirt design! Purchase this collectable for your senior here before the September 18 deadline.

Senior College/Career Checklist

Follow us on Instagram @campolindoclass2026

For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS

Junior Parents, Let's make Junior Year unforgettable! We need your support - whether it's a donation or a few hours of your time, every bit helps make our class events amazing!

NEW: PARENT PARTY

Join us for Game Day Parent Party on Saturday, September 6, Touchdown for the Class of 2027. Don’t miss one of the best parties of the year—our Game Day-themed Parent Party! It’s your chance to throw on your favorite team gear, and enjoy a festive night of fun, food, and fundraising with fellow 2027 parents. We’ll have delicious food and drinks, upbeat music, and tailgate-inspired games. This is more than just a party—it’s our biggest fundraiser of the year, and a perfect way to connect with other parents and show your support for our kids—all while having a great time. Get Your Tickets Here!

NEW: SNACK SHACK DONATIONS

Help us stock the Snack Shack for the Miramonte game—because nothing says Go Campo! like snacks served with school spirit. This is one of our largest fundraisers and we rely on donations to buy all the food, snacks and drinks to sell. Or, you can volunteer to help during the game! Donate HERE or Volunteer Here.

NEW: HOMECOMING DONATIONS

Bring the Homecoming magic to life! Your donation and volunteering covers everything from hallway decor to snack surprises and spirited activities all week long. Help support one of the most memorable high school events for our kids! Donate HERE or Volunteer Build Parties Here and Volunteer Hallway Install Here.

Junior College/Career Checklist

Follow us on Instagram @campolindoclass2027

Join our Class of 2027 WhatsApp Group

For additional Class of 2027 information, visit our webpage

SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS

Class of 2028 is excited for another great year of getting to know each other and fundraising to help our kids have the best junior prom, senior ball, and grad night! Please see upcoming important dates below, and to donate or purchase tickets please visit Class of 2028 webstore.

NEW: CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER

Chipotle Fundraiser on Saturday, August 23from 4-8 pm. Use code YEYMK89 to order online. Order and support Class of 2028.

NEW: PARENT PARTY

Parent party will be on Saturday, September 13. Tickets are $75 and will include beverages, light bites, and a lot of fun! 

NEW: HOMECOMING HALLWAY INSTALLATION

Homecoming hallway installation on September 27/28. Come help set up our spirit hallway for Homecoming. The SignUpGenius link for volunteer and donation opportunities will be shared closer to the date.

NEW: SOPHOMORE SNACK SHACK

Sophomore Snack Shack at the football game on Friday, October 24. Please see the SignUpGenius link for volunteer and donation opportunities.

Sophomore College/Career Planning
Follow us on Instagram @campoclass2028
For additional Class of 2028 information, visit our webpage.

FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS

WELCOME CLASS OF 2029! We're kicking off the Campo Spirit with the following events. Save the dates! More details to follow soon. GO COUGARS!

NEW: FRESHMAN SNACK SHACK

Freshman Snack Shack at the football game on Friday, September 19. SignUpGenius link will be available soon for volunteer and donation opportunities.

NEW: HOMECOMING HALLWAY INSTALLATION

Homecoming hallway installation on September 27 & 28. We need parent volunteers to decorate and make our Freshman Hallways the best in show! The SignUpGenius link for volunteer and donation opportunities will be shared closer to the date.

NEW: PARENT PARTY

Our parent party will be on Saturday, October 18. Tickets are $85 per person and will include dinner and drinks! A fun event to get to know all our fellow 2029 parents!

Freshman College/Career Planning
For additional Class of 2029 information, visit our webpage.

PLEASE CHECK BELOW LINKS FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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