August 29, 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: 8/29-9/11
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Deadline for Student Schedule Change: This Wednesday, August 31stThe final deadline for students to make changes to their schedules is this 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 consultation with the student’s counselor. |
Back to School Night, Thursday, September 1st, 2016
Back to School Night for parents is scheduled for this 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. |
OnCampus Online Grade Reporting SystemNew Parents Must Create Logins and PasswordsArchbishop Mitty High School provides an online grade book program called OnCampus for use with our community. OnCampus requires a unique login for each user, so parents new to the AMHS community will need to create their own logins. Parents who had students attend AMHS last year will find their freshman or transfer student automatically included in their OnCampus account and no additional action is needed. Eric Anderson, our IT Director, has created an online video to walk parents through the steps of creating an account and viewing their students' progress in classes. Parents can access the video at https://youtu.be/5rg9AwGunjc. If parents have any trouble with this initial login process, please contact the AMHS IT Department at help@mitty.com. If parents cannot remember their login information from last year, please select "OnCampus" from the Quick Links menu and select "Forgot Login" on the home page. Faculty are asked to update student grades on the 1st and 15th of each month. If these dates fall on a weekend or holiday, then the update occurs on the school day closest to the date. Questions regarding the login process for OnCampus should be directed to help@mitty.com. Questions regarding a student's performance in a particular class should be directed to the student's teacher. |
Parent Pledge Annual CampaignAnnual Parent Pledge has begun. No other gift program benefits your student more directly. The funds raised go directly to the operating budget to fund enhanced academic and extracurricular programs for your child and other Monarchs. As an added bonus, many corporations are willing to match your gift. Your employer can advise you if your company has a matching gift program. Thank you to the many families who have responded so generously. The program is being coordinated by Mary Jane Schmidt in the Advancement Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her at (408) 342-4226. |
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Reduced Store Hours this WeekPlease note the Lion's Den schedule on these days:Thursday, September 1st from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 2nd from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ensure you have your Mitty gear ahead of time. Visit us in the Aymar Events Center during Back to School Night. |
Athletics ReportMonarch Football Home Opener This FridayMonarchs v. Aptos, 7:00 p.m. at Foothill College Cheer the Monarchs to victory as they take on Aptos High School on September 2nd at Foothill College. If you can't attend, watch live, streaming video of the event at mitty.com. The junior varsity game starts at 4:00 p.m. followed by the varsity kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Just a reminder, parking permits are required for all games at Foothill College. Permits are $3 and can be purchased at the vending machines in the parking lots. The vending machines accept credit and debit cards, or cash, but does not make change. Women's Volleyball Team Captures 2016 "Spikefest" Title The Women's Varsity Volleyball Team got off to a great start by capturing the championship title at the annual Spikefest Tournament this weekend. The Monarchs won five straight matches, defeating the high school varsity teams of Lincoln, Sacred Heart Prep, Bishop O'Dowd, Presentation, and Notre Dame Belmont to capture the championship title on Saturday August 27th. Senior Candice Denny had 26 kills, four blocks and four aces. Junior Nicole Liddle had 34 kills and five aces. Congratulations, Monarchs!  Men's Water Polo Team Places Third in Tournament The men's varsity water polo team placed third in the eight-team Homestead Tournament. Freshman Manato Yamamoto scored three goals in the game against Serra High School and one in the final game against Burlingame High School. Senior Dylan Luu scored 13 goals in the tournament, and senior Conor MacLean topped the charts with 15 goals for the tournament... Congratulations, Monarchs! |
CounselingFreshmenYou will receive an appointment from your counselor for your first check-in meeting which will occur 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 at 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. One-on-one appointments will be scheduled after class sessions and to-do items are completed. Parents Senior Parent Night is on Thursday, September 8th. A week before the event, you will receive an email from your student's counselor with the 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! College Visits Seniors who have class during a college visit must do the following to avoid detention: • Complete the "College Visit Form" at least three days prior to the visit. You are NOT allowed to miss quizzes, tests, or presentations to attend a college visit. • Turn in the form to the Attendance Office. • Sign up for the college visit in Naviance. Log in and click on the "Colleges" Tab. On the right side, you will see "Upcoming college visits." Click on that tab and you can sign up. • If you have an off period during the scheduled visit, you do not need to complete the form. Freshmen, sophomores & juniors: You may attend any on-campus college visit as long as it is during your off period. You may NOT miss class. |
College Application Essay Help for SeniorsAs a follow-up to the College Admission Essay Camp held on August 2nd & 3rd, the Counseling and English departments are hosting two days of individual editing and review of college admissions essays: Saturday, September 24th and Saturday, October 15th.On August 22nd, each senior received an email from Mr. Mathews explaining the sessions and providing a link to sign up for a half-hour appointment with a counselor or teacher. All seniors are welcome to sign up, whether or not they attended the early August camp. Seniors are reminded that the deadline to sign up for an appointment on September 24th is September 18th. After September 24th, an email will go out to all seniors providing a link to sign up for an appointment on October 15th. Please note: appointments are limited; so sign up early. Also, seniors should review their college admissions essay(s) with their counselor, before submitting their college applications. |
Student ActivitiesBack to School Dance Tickets Now on SaleThe Back to School Dance will be on Saturday, September 10th, in Fien Gymnasium from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The theme will be revealed on morning announcements, so students should definitely pay attention. This is always a very popular, casual-dress dance, and all students are encouraged to attend! Dress code details can be found under the Dances section of Student Life. Parents and students can purchase tickets online at www.mitty.com for $5 each. Go to Quick Links, select Dance/Tickets, and enter the student's name and ID number. Parents will need a credit or debit card to complete the online purchase. Please remember to print out the receipt after the transaction is complete. Once the transaction is complete, the student will only need his/her ID at the dance as each student is checked in electronically. Leadership Opportunities for the Class of 2020 Is your student in the Class of 2020 interested in leadership? If so, there is an informational meeting for those who wish to run for freshman class representative on Friday, September 2nd, at 7:50 a.m. in the Monarch Room. Contact Student Activities with any questions. |
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Performing ArtsDon't miss this opportunity to purchase Performing Arts apparel for your family, including your own FEAR THE STACHE Captain Hook shirt from our Fall production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Click here to order your items today! |
PSAT/Activities Day: Wednesday, October 19, 2016On the near horizon is October 19th, set aside as PSAT/Activities Day. On this day, regular class sessions are suspended for the day and the four class divisions undertake the following:• All freshmen come to school and then travel by AMHS-provided bus to do service at local agencies (on campus by 7:50 a.m.; back to campus and excused for the day at 1:00 p.m). • All sophomores take the PSAT exam on campus (on campus by 8:45 a.m.; test concludes and excused for the day by 12:30 p.m.). • All juniors take the PSAT exam on campus (on campus by 8:45 a.m.; test concludes and excused for the day by 12:30 p.m.). • Seniors are encouraged to visit local colleges and universities. During the week of September 7th, an email will be sent to each AMHS family with more details regarding the events of October 19th. Please note the following: • Attendance is required of every freshman, sophomore, and junior. Roll will be taken as on any regular class day. • You do not need to register your student to take the PSAT exam; the school has already done that for every sophomore and junior. • The cafeteria will not be open for food service on this day. Sophomore/Junior/Senior Evening College Faire During the evening of October 19th, the Counseling Department will host a College Faire. College representatives from across the United States will be present in Fien Gymnasium from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to answer any questions about their colleges or universities. AMHS students, and their parents, are invited to attend. NCAA Informational Session The Counseling Department, in conjunction with the Athletic Department, will host an NCAA Informational Night on October 19th, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The event is open to all families of student-athletes who want to play a sport in college. It will include an overview of NCAA eligibility requirements and the recruitment process. A panel of coaches and current student-athletes will be available to field questions. This session will be offered in the Aymar Events Center. Note: If you plan to attend the NCAA Informational Session, please RSVP to Nina Duquette, Administrative Assistant for Counseling, by calling (408) 342-4217, or emailing nduquette@mitty.com. |
Mother/Daughter Communion BrunchThe 20th anniversary Mother/Daughter Communion Brunch will be held on September 25th. 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 YearThe AMHS Booster Pass admits the entire family (two parents, all school-age children) to all the 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. 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. |
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