Originally delivered on 12/1/2025 6:04 am

SUBJECT: Campolindo Parents Club Newsletter 12/1/2025

Monday, December 1, 2025
Campolindo Parents Club Weekly Newsletter
UPCOMING DATES

Dec 9: CPC Meeting at 9 am, Campo Library

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW: TEACHER APPRECIATION HOLIDAY COOKIES - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
Teacher Appreciation Holiday Cookies are BACK! Please participate in this long-standing Campo teacher favorite by signing up to bring at least 2 dozen cookies to help create Cookie Platters for every single teacher and staff at Campo. Please add your name to the SIGN UP GENIUS today and bring your cookies to school on Friday, December 12.

NEW: NEED YOUR HELP FOR FINALS FUEL FALL 2025 - DECEMBER 17 & 19
Many thanks to those of you who have signed up and donated snacks so far. We are in December and there are still many great items needed from our wish list to keep our students fueled for finals. With just two weeks to go, we are far behind our typical snack donation pace and could use the help of those who can afford to donate. Please contribute what you can today.

Finals Fuel is a wonderful Campo tradition during Finals Week when Campo Parents fund and distribute ~10,000 snacks to hungry and grateful students between their final exams. We are a 100% Parent-supported activity and we need your help! Here’s how: purchase snacks directly from Amazon. Donate $ via Venmo: @David-Harrison-154, or PayPal: david_harrison@yahoo.com, and/or Sign-up to bring drinks or distribute snacks to students on campus!

NEW: SMC LIBRARY CLOSURE IMPACTS CAMPO STUDENTS
The Saint Mary's College of California Library will close for a full renovation starting December 19, 2025, and is not scheduled to reopen until Fall 2027. Due to the significant reduction in space at the Library's temporary on-campus location, Campo students (and others from AUHSD) will unfortunately no longer have access to a comparable, local study space during the entire renovation period.

PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE - DECEMBER 4, 10:00AM, LAFAYETTE LIBRARY
Join Teen Esteem+ for a FREE parent education event at the Lafayette Library on December 4 at 10 AM. This session offers practical strategies from experts (psychologists, therapists, teachers, and students) for parents and caregivers. Discussion will cover the impact of smartphones/social media on mental health, online struggles, and implementing a family tech plan (including insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt). For more information, contact the Director of Programs at julie@teenesteem.org.

CAMPOLINDO PARENT ED NIGHT: GUIDING TEENS THROUGH JANUARY BLUES 
Join us for a virtual event, Tuesday, 12/9/2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, focused on helping teens navigate the difficult transition back to school after winter break, commonly known as the "post-holiday blues." Our Expert Panel will share practical strategies on:
- Understanding the phenomenon: Why the return from break is challenging for teens (due to disrupted sleep, academic pressure, and shorter days).
- Warning Signs: Recognizing when adjustment becomes concerning.
- Prevention & Coping: Strategies and evidence-based tools teens can use.
- Support: Creating helpful home environments and knowing when to seek professional help.

This is a great opportunity to connect with Lamorinda mental health experts (Chelsea Wetherell, Debora McManus, and Karen Erickson) and build your toolkit for supporting your teen's success and mental health. RSVP to receive the Zoom link (emailed 12/8/2025).

CAMPOLINDO ANNUAL CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The Campolindo Canned Food Drive runs throughDecember 10. This year's canned food drive has come at a time when our neighbors are really in need. Whilst the government shutdown is over, the hold on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits is having lasting impacts for some families in our community.  Our local food banks are critical, which is why Campolindo will continue to partner with the Contra Costa and Solano County Foodbank to help our community. All donations help. This is a classroom competition between the students’ 5th-period classes, so if you would like to include your child’s class in the comment box on the first page, it would be greatly appreciated! DONATE HERE!

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

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MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

NEW: YOUR IMPACT
At the MEF Board Meeting, Campo teachers and administrators presented about MEF's impact on every Campo student, every day. Watch this video where Principal Alvarez and Ms. Barnett talk about you impact on the Instrumental Music Program and all Visual and Performing Arts. Watch this video where Superintendent Nickerson talks about the fact that the 7-period day wouldn't exist without your MEF support.

NEW: CAMPAIGN UPDATE
MEF is 43% of the way to reaching its $3.25M goal and 32% of Campo families have made contributions to the Giving Campaign. 
Support your Campo student with a contribution today! Every contribution makes a difference. Learn more about how you can help. 

Learn more at moragaeducation.org.

ATHLETICS NEWS

NEW: SAVE THE DATE FOR THE CRAB FEED - FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
Mark your calendars! The Annual Campo Athletic Boosters Crab Feed Celebration is set for Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church. This fabulous event is hosted annually by the Campo Athletic Boosters Club to bring all teams together and support their vital mission. The link for ticket sales will be shared soon in a subsequent newsletter announcement. Don't miss this beloved community tradition!

YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS TO WINTER SPORTS!
The court, the mat, the pitch—Wrestling, Basketball, and Soccer season is here, and you don't want to miss a moment of the action! JOIN CAMPO ATHLETIC BOOSTERS today and secure your FREE GAME TICKETS to cheer on every Campolindo athlete this winter! Your membership is the best way to support every team and coach, directly strengthening our tradition of excellence by funding critical needs like: 
- Facilities and Equipment Upgrades
- Live-streaming Services
- Leadership Programs
Be part of the team behind the teams! Get your membership now and let the games begin!

CAMPO BOYS VOLLEYBALL
If you are interested in playing B. Volleyball this year, please complete the B. Volleyball interest survey form.

GoFAN TICKET
Link for all Campo Athletic Events that require tickets for admission to HOME and AWAY Events can be purchased HERE.

NFHS BROADCASTING
To Catch all Campo Events live streamed you access them on the Campo Athletics NFHS or you can go to the NFHS Direct Link. Campo Athletic  Boosters Generously sponsors a school subscription to allow free broadcasting for all events during the regular season.

CAMPO ATHLETICS UPSTANDING ATHLETE AWARD -- NOMINATION FORM
The Upstanding Athlete Award is a chance to recognize the amazing things that our athletes do outside of their athletic achievements. Beyond just winning games, Campolindo athletics also strives to create athletes who are upstanding leaders in our community. This award is a way for fellow athletes, coaches, and parents to nominate athletes to be recognized for the great things they are doing off of the field and court.

CAMPOATHLETICS APP 
Download the NEW Campolindo Athletics App on the
 Apple APP store or the Google Play Store to stay up to date with all things related to Campo Athletics.

ATHLETICS REGISTRATION
To register your student athlete for Athletics at Campolindo, please make sure you have followed all of the steps found here.

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: DVC CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT WORKSHOP - TUESDAY, DEC 2, 6:00-7:00 PM
DVC is hosting a Workshop for parents and students to learn about Summer 2026 opportunities and the process to enroll in classes. Sign up HERE!

RACC OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGE MINI FAIR - WEDNESDAY, DEC 3, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Join us at the Acalanes High School Library for a “Why Out of State?” Presentation followed by a mini-College Fair. Sign up HERE!

UPCOMING ACADEMIES TO HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS (Space Limited)
Location - E13, register in Teachmore/College and Career.
Dec 3: Supplemental Essay Support - working session
Dec 5: Last Chance Common App Support
Dec 10: Last Chance Common App Support
Dec 12: Last Chance Common App Support

FINAL FALL COLLEGE VISIT ON OUR CAMPUS
Learn about schools and ask admissions reps questions. Students can sign-up in MaiaLearning, under Events. Limited to 25 per session. Students must pick up a PASS from the College & Career Center and have your teacher sign at least 2 days prior. Passes collected at the event. No pass, No entry. No last minute adds.
Dec 9: European School of Economics - London (not LSE)

APPOINTMENTS WITH THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
A very important part of our work is ensuring each student has a good college list in Maia. 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." If you don’t intend to apply to college, we would love to help you map out your post-graduation plans - make an appointment in College/Career, if you have any questions.

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

CAMPOLINDO WELLNESS CENTER

NEW: THIS WEEK’S EVENTS IN WELLNESS

  • Wednesday 12/3: Snowflakes of Kindness (students write down something kind they've done recently on a paper snowflake)
  • Friday 12/5: Mindful Origami (students will engage in mindfulness and creativity by learning how to do origami)

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: NATIONAL INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK - DECEMBER 8-12
December 8-12th has been designated National Inclusive Schools Week. To learn more about the importance of inclusion and how to achieve these, click here: 
inclusiveschools.org

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

SENIOR CLASS NEWS

UC and CSU APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY - DECEMBER 1
If you have last minute questions, stop by the College & Career Center during Brunch, Lunch or 7th today. 

APPLYING EARLY - CHECK YOUR APPLICATION PORTALS
Congratulations to all those who have applied early! Each college you ‘apply to’ will be sending you an email with their portal login information. Please login ASAP and check your portals often. 

Use Portals to: Confirm materials received/missing, decisions, special scholarship opportunities. Stay organized by keeping a separate spreadsheet with login and passwords for each school. If you have questions or need help, stop by the CCC for support.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIOR BALL AND GRAD NIGHT
Before you know it, Senior Ball and Grad Night will be here and we will need chaperones and help decorating. Please sign up HERE. Thank you for your support!

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.

SENIOR CHECKLIST AND CALENDAR
Please see the updated senior checklist and calendar for the class of 2026 here.

Senior College/Career Planning
Follow us on Instagram@campolindoclass2026
For additional Class of 2026 information, visit our webpage

JUNIOR CLASS NEWS
SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS
FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS
PLEASE CHECK BELOW LINKS FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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