November 28, 2016Archbishop Mitty High School is pleased to offer our parents, faculty and students a weekly e-mail newsletter that highlights campus events and student achievement. Highlights: 11/28-12/11
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SENIORSThe deadline for University of California and California State University applications is this Wednesday, November 30th. For your remaining colleges, please note the following:• The deadline is ONLY for the student application. Supplemental materials (test scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation) are sent separately so you do not have to wait for your teachers or counselor in order to submit your application. • Make sure that all of your colleges are listed on Naviance and on the Common App. Your recommenders cannot send their letters if a college is missing from either list. If the college is not on the Common Application, it should still be on Naviance. • You should send your official test scores through your College Board/ACT account. Archbishop Mitty cannot send your test scores. • Review your application with your counselor before you submit it. • Parents, please make sure to submit all required financial aid applications (FAFSA and/or CSS Profile). |
The Muse ReturnsShare Submissions for the Winter EditionArchbishop Mitty students are encouraged to submit their creative work (poems, stories, art, etc.) to The Muse through the myMitty page. Editors are accepting submissions through the end of November and will choose works to be published in the winter edition of The Muse: AMHS Student Literary Magazine. Parents, please encourage your children to submit something ASAP in order to be considered for the next issue. You can view past issues of The Muse by going to the school's website and selecting "The Muse" under Quick Links. |
Christmas Time is Here!The Christmas season begins for the Performing Arts Department this week and includes three great performances. The first Christmas Concert is Wednesday, November 30th, and will feature the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Choir, and Vocal Ensemble. The second Christmas Concert will be Wednesday, December 7th, and will feature the Orchestra, Jazz Band, Exodus, and the Concert Choir. Lastly, the Winter Dance Recital will be Thursday, December 8th, and will feature our Dance 1 and Dance 2 classes and our dance team, the Royals. Admission is free. All the events start at 7:00 p.m. and take place in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts. They will followed by dessert receptions in the Aymar Events Center.Also, plan to join the Jazz Choir, Jazz Band, and Exodus from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16th, at Christmas in the Park. Come out and enjoy some lively holiday music and traditional holiday fun. |
Class of 2021 Applications Due Friday, December 9thApplications for the Archbishop Mitty High School Class of 2021 are due on Friday, December 9th. To apply, please visit the Freshman Application website. For more information, please email admissions@mitty.com or call (408) 342-4300. |
Mitty Auction 2017
The Mitty Auction is on April 29, 2017 at Club Auto Sport in San Jose. You are invited to join the planning committee for this annual AMHS event. The first auction meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, December 1st, in the Monarch Room. Please attend the meeting to learn more about the event and how you can help. If you have any questions, or need more information, contact Sarah Janigian in the Advancement Office by calling (408) 342-4224 or emailing auction@mitty.com. |
Annual Teens for Teens Christmas DriveNovember 21st - December 1stArchbishop Mitty has held a Teens for Teens Christmas drive for eight years. More than 50 California Scholarship Federation members plan and organize the event. They publicize the drive by speaking in religion classes and producing a Mitty Minute for the school's morning announcements. They also go to the Gifts for Teens Warehouse, which is sponsored by the American Association of University Women, to put together more than 1,200 tote bags that will be delivered to teenagers in Santa Clara County who are receiving help from Sacred Heart Community Center and various other non-profits and shelters in our area. Teens for Teens is one of the few organizations in the Bay Area that collects gifts for teenagers. Most of the other groups collect gifts for babies, young children, and families. Last year, more than half of the student body contributed a gift or a gift card. We need your help again this year! Gifts, or gift cards for $5 and $10, are greatly appreciated. Click here to see the wish list. Printed flyers of the wish list can be found in the library, the Counseling Center, the Advancement Office, and posted around campus. Gifts will be collected before and after school and during both lunch periods in Mrs. Falcone's office and the Counseling Center. |
First Semester Final Examination ScheduleThe first semester final exam schedule is available for viewing on our AMHS website. First semester finals will take place on Monday, December 19th, through Wednesday, December 21st. Please access the finals schedule by clicking here.Students who might have conflicts because two finals are scheduled at the same time (two mathematics or science courses) need to see Mrs. Lori Robowski, Registrar, as soon as possible to schedule an alternate time for one of the finals. The locations of all final exams can be found on myMitty under Quick Links. |
Athletics Report Volleyball Team Wins CIF NorCal ChampionshipThe women's varsity volleyball team continued its winning ways on Saturday night with a 25-12, 25-16, 25-22 victory against Saint Ignatius High School and took the inaugural CIF State Northern California Open Division Championship. The recent straight set triumph earned the Monarchs their record 17th CIF State Northern California Regional Championship. During the championship game, junior Julia Devine led the way for the team with 14 kills. Her classmate, junior Kamrin Caoili, added 11 kills of her own. The Monarchs defense stifled Saint Ignatius with juniors Nicole Liddle and Makaela Tanaka, plus senior Kate Formico all contributing double digit digs. The Monarchs will continue their quest for the Inaugural Open Division CIF State title this week on Saturday, December 3rd, in a match vs. Santa Margarita Catholic High School at Santiago Canyon College.
Tennis Team Finishes as CCS Finalists |
AMHS Visual Arts GalleryArchbishop Mitty's Visual Arts Department is pleased to announce the latest version of the AMHS Visual Arts Gallery, which showcases student artwork. Visit the Quick Links on the school's webpage or click here. |
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Classroom Driver Education Offered at MittyArchbishop Mitty works with a local provider, Economic Driving School, to provide a state-required driver education course on campus and online.Method 1: Classroom Course Driver Education -- a four-day, classroom course -- meets the State of California's requirements for students to obtain a driver's instruction permit. A four-day course will be offered on campus December 27th and 28th, and January 3rd and 4th. • Upon completion of this course, students will receive a Completion of Driver Education certificate. • Students of any age can take the course but must be at least 15 1/2 years old to receive the instruction permit. • A lunch break is provided. Please bring a bag lunch. • Space is limited, register today. The program costs $165. To register, click here. Method 2: Online Course Students with busy schedules sometimes choose to fulfill their state-required Driver Education requirement by taking the course online. The Online Drivers Education course is approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Reading, flash graphics, videos, quizzes, and practice tests will prepare the reader to pass the written DMV test. Part of the tuition goes directly to Archbishop Mitty High School. The course is easy to use. Simply log into the website, enroll, and you can begin immediately. For more information about the course and to register, go to: economicdrivingschool.com/online. Please note: When registering make sure to complete the question that says "How did you hear about us?" Choose "school" and enter the code: 2500. The cost of the program is $68.50. To view the online course video, click here. Behind-The-Wheel Training For Behind-The-Wheel Training, visit the economicdrivingschool.com website and click on "Driver Training," then on "Instructors." All instructors schedule their own appointments. You can schedule the days and times that fit your student's schedule. If you have questions, contact the Economic Driving School through their website, or call (408) 972-1168. |
Business OfficeArchbishop Mitty High School, under the auspices of the Diocese of San Jose, is pleased to introduce our new financial aid management company, FACTS, which will collect and evaluate levels of financial aid need for the 2017-2018 school year. FACTS purchased PSAS earlier this year and as our returning families will see, most of the information, guidelines, and documentation will be similar to the format of the PSAS application.All families requesting financial aid will be directed to our website to create an account with FACTS. Applications must be submitted online. Supporting documentation, including 2016 W-2s and 2015 Federal Tax returns, should be uploaded, faxed, or mailed. This is a secure online process, where you will provide a username and a password. After creating your account, you can login whenever it is convenient. Once logged in, you can fill out the application; update, change, and save information; track your progress; and communicate directly with helpful and knowledgeable FACTS staff members. The application is easy to navigate and is available in English and Spanish. Only one application per household is required. If you are a returning family, you will be able to log in to your 2016-2017 PSAS application for reference. Financial aid applications are now available through our website, mitty.com, and are due February 6th. Families who want to be considered for financial aid for the 2017-2018 school year are encouraged to apply. Financial aid is awarded on a need-basis only. |
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