August 22, 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: 8/22-9/4
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Deadline for Student Schedule Change: Wednesday, August 31stThe final deadline for students to make changes to their schedules is Wednesday, August 31st. All student schedules will be finalized at that time. Students should meet with their counselors to discuss course or level changes. Counselors will explain the process for requesting changes. All course request changes must begin with a consultation with the student's counselor. |
Back to School Night, Thursday, September 1st, 2016,
Back to School Night for parents is scheduled for Thursday evening, September 1st, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. The evening is structured as a mini-schedule of your student's day. The night will begin with a short presentation in the Fien Gymnasium promptly at 6:30 p.m. You will then go to your student's homeroom and pick up your student's schedule of classes. Following this, you will spend ten minutes in each of your student's classes. Members of the administration and counseling staff will be available all evening in the Aymar Events Center. Please note: Traffic into the campus will be heavy; come early to find a parking space. |
CounselingFreshmenStarting this week, you will receive an appointment from your counselor for your first check-in meeting, during one of your off periods. Please click "accept" when you receive the appointment invitation. If you did not receive an appointment from your counselor, please email Mrs. Duquette (nduquette@mitty.com) and she will be able to help you. We look forward to seeing you! Seniors Counselors will review the college admissions process in religion class September 6th & 7th. We will cover the following topics: • Recommendation process • Senior Calendar • CSU/UC/Common Applications In the meantime, please finish the to-do list that was sent to you during the summer. It includes questionnaires and important items necessary for college admissions. Parents Senior Parent Night is on Thursday, September 8th. A week before the event you will receive an email from your student's counselor for your designated location and time. The meeting will cover: • Senior Calendar • Finalizing the Testing Schedule • Application Process by System • The Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Process • Additional Useful Tips and Resources We look forward to seeing you! |
Athletics ReportVarsity Football Team to Play Pittsburg High SchoolArchbishop Mitty High School's varsity football team will test their might against Pittsburg High School on Friday in their first game of the season. "It'll be a great chance to measure our football team," said Coach Keith Burns, the second-year head coach for AMHS. Cheer the Monarchs to victory during the game at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 26th, at Pittsburg High School. If you can't attend but want to know the score, follow the Athletic Department's Twitter account for updates. #GoMonarchs! |
Campus MinistryRetreat Sign-upOnline registration for all Campus Ministry retreats continues. All students are encouraged to participate and to register as early as possible, as placements fill quickly. Please go to the Archbishop Mitty Campus Ministry page for retreat dates and registration. Cornerstone: Join Today! Cornerstone is a youth ministry program for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors that combines both youth group faith experiences and Christian Service in a supportive community. Once a week, the group will meet and either go to a service location in the San Jose area to complete Christian service or stay on campus to participate in a youth group gathering. Youth group gatherings will be a mixture of prayer, fun community building activities, small group sharing, and discussion of important issues. There is a program in the fall and a second program in the spring. Applications for the both semesters are now available on the Campus Ministry Database and will close on midnight Tuesday, August 30th. There is a $60 program fee. For more information, go to our Campus Ministry Page. |
Performing ArtsCasting AnnouncedThank you to all the students who auditioned last week for our Performing Arts season. More than 90 students impressed our Performing Arts staff with their talent during five days of vocal and dance auditions. Click here to see the cast lists for Peter and the Starcatcher, Rock of Ages: School Edition and Les Miserables: School Edition. We look forward to seeing you at Peter and the Starcatcher this October! |
Student ActivitiesOrder your Class RingsA representative from Herff Jones will be on campus this week for those students interested in class rings. On Tuesday, representatives will be on campus during the lunch periods (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) and in the evening for parents (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.). On Wednesday, they will be on campus from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have questions or need forms, please contact Dick Wescott at (408) 371-0600. Join the PIT this week! If your student is interested in fostering school spirit, meeting new people, and cheering on our athletic teams, then the PIT is where he/she needs to be. Membership purchases for this school year will begin on Tuesday after school and can be accessed here. Enter your student's last name and ID number, then select "Join the PIT, 2016." A meeting will take place on Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. in the Amphitheater (that's the open area by the 800 wing) for those who want to make the AMHS cheering section the place to be. If you have questions, please find either Mr. Walker or Mr. JT Hanley. Participate in our winning tradition and have your voices be heard! |
AMPAMother/Daughter Communion BrunchThe 20th anniversary Mother/Daughter Communion Brunch will be held on September 25, 2016. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Fein Gymnasium, followed by a brunch in the Aymar Events Center. All faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend. Invitations have been mailed. Please RSVP by Friday, September 16th. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Prescott by calling (408) 342-4208 or emailing mprescott@mitty.com Booster Passes 2016-2017 School Year The AMHS Booster Pass admits the entire family (two parents, all school-age children) to all home games of AMHS teams. The booster pass can provide you with significant savings, as home contests carry a $5 adult charge. We have five home football games, numerous home volleyball games and basketball games (men and women). The cost of the pass is $125 dollars. You will also receive a booster baseball cap. The AMHS Booster Pass cannot be used for playoff games. Your name will be immediately added to the gate list allowing entrance with or without your booster pass card. The card can be purchased online by selecting "Booster Pass" from the Quick Links menu on the school's website, or by clicking here. AMHS Retail Partnership Program  Create or Update your eScrip Account You can effortlessly create donations for AMHS through everyday shopping and dining. The first step is to establish, or update, your eScrip account. Here's how: • Visit eScrip.com and click the "Sign Up" tab in the upper right corner. • Register any credit cards you use - VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. • Register your debit cards. • If you already have an eScrip account, log in on eScrip.com and verify that all your current cards are registered. Also, please make sure Archbishop Mitty High School is listed as a school that will receive the donations you generate. Simply use your registered cards as you shop and a portion of each purchase will benefit AMHS. Additional tips to maximize donations to AMHS through eScrip will follow in future newsletters. To learn more about the Retail Partnership Program, go to QuickLinks on the school's website or click here. Should you have any questions about the Retail Partnership Program, please contact Pam Kliewer by calling (408) 406-0085, or emailing pam@kliewerteam.com. |
Online Lunch Payment System Availablemyschoolbucks.com, our lunch program host and portal, gives parents an easier and more convenientway to manage and add funds to a student's lunch account. If you have had an account with myschoolbucks.com in the past, your login and password will be valid this year as well, and you only need one account per family. If you are new to the resource, please take a look at the ease and convenience of having a pre-paid lunch program, eliminating that last minute scramble for money on the way to school! All your student will need is his/her ID card,which were distributed the first few days of school. The student ID will be synced with your account. Just a swipe of the card in the cafeteria will allow a student to make a purchase! With mySchoolBucks, you can review recent purchases, check balances, and receive low balance alerts. For a small fee, you can add money to your student's account using Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or debit cards. You may also pay directly from your checking account. One of the most popular features is a "Set and Forget" payment option, which automatically adds funds to your student's lunch account weekly, monthly, or when the balance runs low! Enrollment is easy! Go to the Quick Links menu on the school's website and select "Cafeteria Cash Card." A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provide. Click on the link to set up your account. Once you activate your account, add your student's name and ID. You can deposit up to $200 per transaction into your student's account with your credit or debit card, or an electronic check for a $2.50 handling fee. In addition, you or your student can drop off or mail a check, payable to Epicurean Group, for any amount and no handling fee.There is an activation fee of $15 per student for the 2016-2017 school year. Money generally appears within 24 hours. All connections to mySchoolBucks are encrypted with a 256-bit encryption, providing the highest level of protection and security. It's fast, convenient and it's CASH-LESS! But please note: this service is entirely optional and cash will always be accepted in the cafeteria. |
AMHS Visual ArtsThe Archbishop Mitty Visual Arts Department would like to invite you to view the most current version of our online student art gallery featuring work from the end of the 2015-2016 school year. This exhibit includes two special sections, "Notable Seniors" and "Photography Final Projects," which highlight some of our most talented students.We will be publishing new galleries of work each month and encourage you to visit the site by clicking here.  |
New Club Creates Streaming and Feature VideosMonarchs will be capturing Archbishop Mitty's best moments with video this year as part of a newstudent club. More than a dozen students will be taking video cameras to the school's gyms, fields, and other parts of campus to capture Monarch life. The group, led by Mr. Olein, Mr. Hanley, and Ms. Helland, called AMHS Live, will produce streaming video of varsity games plus features for the school's website. Interested in joining the club? Email Mr. Olein at rolein@mitty.com. Check out the team's first video about freshman orientation on the school's website and social media. To get the latest news about AMHS, follow the school on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.  |
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