Miramonte High School Parents' Club

PC President's Message

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you Miramonte Teachers for all that you do to teach and support our students throughout the year! Thank you Kacy Richardson and Victoria Bizieff for bringing in special treats as a token of our appreciation. Parents, you too have the opportunity to thank Miramonte teachers and visit your students' classrooms by attending Open House next Thursday, May 17th. Bring your students and join us for dinner at 5:30 in the quad where Top Dog and El Paraiso will be offering popular options.

Next week is the Spring Play entitled THENOW, an original work written by our very own Miramonte students. You won't want to miss one of the three performances on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.

The school year is quickly drawing to a close and once again Miramonte was able to maintain a tradition of excellence thanks to parent and community support. The Parents' Club and EFO work together to provide the current breadth of academic and enrichment programs offered by our school. It takes both of us and EFO still needs your help to achieve its Miramonte goal for the year. If you haven't yet donated to EFO please consider helping out before the school year ends. Our students are counting on you!

Sandy Breber

MHSPC President 2011-2012

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For additional information please visit the Counseling website.

SENIORS - Order final transcripts - Turn in your final transcript request form to the Counseling Office for the school you plan to attend in the fall. If you are on the wait list for other schools, you may also request transcripts for those schools.

AP US HISTORY MEETING - Tuesday, May 22nd in the Theater during lunch. Everyone who signed up for AP US History next year needs to attend this informative meeting.

ATTENTION: STUDENTS WITH GOOD TECHNOLOGY SKILLS - Tech Assistants are needed to assist with on-campus technology needs: everything from synching iPods and iPads and delivering them to classrooms to assisting teachers with flip cams, Extron systems and any other new technology that comes to our campus. Job descriptions and applications are available in the Counseling office. Working as a tech TA is like having a job and is great work experience that can help you get a job.

MATS Day (school registration) will take place on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 (not Thursday as in previous years). Our one-day registration is mandatory for all students. Students who cannot attend MATS Day must attend Late Registration on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:00 a.m. in thecafeteria before school starts. Schedules will NOT be handed out before students have completed MATS Day or Late Registration.

Campus Highlight: University of the Pacific

With ivy-covered brick and shaded lawns, you might not guess that you were in Stockton, CA, but the campus of University of the Pacific is one of California's hidden gems. Founded in 1851, it is a comprehensive university with over 80 majors and almost 4,000 undergraduate students. Music, engineering, business and health sciences are all particularly strong programs. The School of Music is a conservatory-style program and also includes options for majoring in music therapy, jazz studies, music management and music education. All students in the College of Engineering have at least 7 months paid work experience in the field before graduation. In the School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, students can work toward the degrees and professional certification for pharmacy, physical therapy and speech pathology to name a few. Students can apply for the fast-track Doctor of Pharmacy in 5 or 6 years, or the BA + Doctor of Pharmacy in 7 years. The student body at Pacific is a diverse group. They are focused on their studies but also involved in campus life. There are many active clubs, community service organizations, honors societies, and a Greek system.

-Mrs. Schonauer

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LANDMARK'S SUMMER INTENSIVE AT UC BERKELEY Successful learning strategies for new and continuing college students who learn differently: August 6 - 10. Space is limited in this inaugural program!

Method Test Prep Workshop - Tuesday, May 22 at 2:15pm: Sophomores and Juniors are invited to attend a workshop in the College & Career Center on how to prepare for the PSAT/ SAT and/or the ACT utilizing FREE Method Test Prep on Naviance. The President of Method Test Prep will be giving an overview of the features via a webinar giving recommendations on how to best use this resource and students will have time to get started on a lesson before we adjourn. Students must sign up in advance in the College & Career Center or under College Visits on Naviance for this workshop and if they have a 7th period class get a signed pass from their teacher just as they would for a college visit.

World Affairs Council Summer Institute 2012: Seven week international affairs program for high school and community college students in San Francisco. Meetings once a week beginning week of June 18. Cost: $50. Applications due Monday, June 4. www.worldaffairs.org/community/education

Seniors: Update your attending school on Naviance and come pin the map in the College & Career Center.

Senior Awards: If you received an email invite to attend senior awards, please RSVP to Marilyn Lewis-Hampton.

Upcoming Events:

May 21-23 Senior Surveys

May 22 Method Test Prep Workshop

May 24 Service Award Presentations

May 25 Moving on from Miramonte Day

May 29 Senior Awards

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2012 MATS DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

While we haven't yet completed this school year, the MATS DAY committee has begun planning for the 2012-2013 MATS DAY event scheduled on Wednesday, August 15th from 8:00am -12:00pm. Kristen Correll and Susie Epstein are working together to plan for the event. This is an important day for our students. It gives them the opportunity to have their photo taken, IDs processed, parking permits purchased, various forms turned in - and most importantly they get their schedules.

There will be only ONE SHIFT - from 7:45am - 12:15pm. We need a minimum of 28 parent volunteers to make this day run smoothly. If you agree to help, we will contact you in early August as a reminder and to give you a copy of your assignment for the morning. Contact Susie Epstein if you can help at this fun event.

Summer Job Opportunities for Students

Summer is right around the corner...is your student looking for a part-time job? Check the Community Ads section of the Parents' Club website for Student Job Opportunities!

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{water footprint} OIS Science Talk - Water: From the Toilet to the Tap -7:00 Wednesday, May 16 OIS MPR.You may not realize it, but the water that is flushed in your toilet can be made so pure that someday, you might drink it out of your tap. Come to the OIS Science Talk to learn what happens as water makes its journey from the snow in the Sierras to your home. And then, how water travels from your toilet and into the environment. Dave Richardson, OIS dad and a Principal at RMC Water and Environment with 30 years experience in the water and wastewater field, will help us to understand why the technical challenges are the easy part.

ORINDA IDOL 2012 AUDITIONS MAY 19 - Start warming up your voices now and making your song selections....the Orinda Arts Council invites you to audition for a chance to be a 2012 Orinda Idol Finalist and compete for $750 for the winning high school soloist! All categories are open to *all* Lamorinda residents and students at Lamorinda schools (Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda), so this is truly a treat for the entire Lamorinda Community! All auditions will take place at Orinda Intermediate School (OIS). Auditions for soloists in grades 9-12 will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 11 am -12 pm and from 4-5 pm. Auditions for groups with high school students will take place on Saturday, May 19, from 2-4 pm. The registration form and relevant documents will go live on April 1 on the Orinda Arts Council's website. Registrants will be added on a first come, first served basis--so register early! Registration will close on April 30, 2012.

Community Emergency Response Team - BE PREPARED! Many homeowners are not aware of hazards around the home that can cause fire or add to possible damage during an earthquake. Learn to spot home safety hazards and protect you, your family and neighbors. There are class series available from Certified Instructors of Lamorinda's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). These instructors have been through an intense three-day FEMA based instructor's course and are ready to help you become better prepared for a disaster. Learn, in detail, disaster preparedness, how to work with your neighbors as a team and help your community during an emergency. The 2012 Fall classes will be taught at the Orinda Library Garden Room starting Thursday, September 13. For more information or to register on line go to www.lamorindcert.org GET READY and become one of the over 500 trained Lamorinda CERTs. Sign up now!