October 12, 2015Archbishop 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: 10/12-10/18
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Monday, October 12 |
Wednesday, October 14 |
Friday, October 16 Link to this week's games. |
The Mass of Healing - Today, October 12th, at 2:45 p.m. in the Chapel. All are welcome
Uplift is a new Campus Ministry group at Archbishop Mitty. This group is dedicated to students whose parents are going through (or have previously gone through) cancer treatment or those who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer. |
FINAL REMINDER: PSAT/Activities Day: Wednesday, October 14, 2015Wednesday, October 14, 2015, is 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:• 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). • 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.). • 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 was sent to each AMHS family with more details regarding the events of October 14th. 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 14th, 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 8:00 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 14th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The event is open to all families of student-athletes considering playing a sport in college and 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, at (408) 342-4217 or nduquette@mitty.com. |
CounselingCSU Application & Workshops (Seniors)The CSU Application is now open. Please apply using the "FALL 2016" Application. The deadline is November 30th (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Early Decision Deadline is October 31st). The CSU application has an express mode feature, where a student may complete one campus application, submit, and then the information will auto-populate when he/she begins a new application. Avoid opening multiple applications simultaneously. You will need the Mitty's A-G guide for your application. In addition, the Counseling Department will offer eight CSU Application Workshops during lunch and after school. The dates and times are Session 1: Oct 15th 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Session 2: Oct 15th 12:00-1:00 p.m. Session 3: Oct 22nd 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Session 4: Oct 22nd 12:15-1:10 p.m. Session 5: Oct 22nd 2:45-3:45 p.m. Session 6: Nov 16th 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Session 7: Nov 16th 12:00-1:00 p.m. Session 8: Nov 16th 2:45-3:45 p.m. Students can sign up in the Counseling Office with Mrs. Duquette. Location and details will be emailed to students two days before the workshop. Important - Please do NOT submit your application without reviewing it with your counselor. SAT Tests The deadline to register for the November 7th SAT is October 9th. Late registration is open until October 23rd. You can register on www.collegeboard.org/sat. Please understand that the later you register, the less likely it is that you’ll be able to test locally. Recommendation Envelopes (Seniors) The recommendation process at AMHS includes envelopes with specific tasks that all seniors must complete before teachers and counselors can write their letters of recommendation. Seniors may pick up these envelopes from their counselors. The final deadline to submit the recommendation envelopes is November 10th. It is of utmost importance that you meet with your counselor to review your college list. If you have not met with your counselor, please schedule an appointment immediately with Mrs. Nina Duquette. College Visits Seniors who have class during a scheduled visit must do the following to attend the presentation (and avoid detention): • Sign up for the college visit in Family Connection. Login 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. • Complete the "College Visit Form" at least three days prior to the visit • Turn in the form to the Attendance Office. • After your college visit, return to the Attendance Office for a blue slip. Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors are encouraged to attend as long as the visit is during your off period or lunch. These students can sign up for the visit in Family Connection, but do not need to get a visit form and may not miss class to attend a college visit. |
AMPA Presents The Seventeenth Annual Fall Luncheon and Book Review
Join parents, friends, AMHS faculty/Staff Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 11:30 a.m. at Villa Ragusa, Campbell. The cost is $35 per person. Our guest speakers will be: Carl Silva - AMHS English Teacher and Sandy Mack - Retired AMHS English Teacher. To purchase tickets, please go to the Archbishop Mitty webpage and click on Parents, then AMPA "Purchase Events." RSVP by October 19th. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Mary Ann Prescott (408) 324-4208. |
The Season Begins
Little Women, our first musical of the year, opens this week! Starting on Friday and continuing Saturday the March sisters take the stage to tell the classic tale written by Louisa May Alcott. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Both shows begin at 7:00 p.m., and the box office opens one hour before curtain. Hope to see you there! |
Monarch Basketball Clinic
(Boys) 5th graders through 8th graders - October 17th and 18th, |
All Alumni BBQJoin us as the Monarchs take on the Lancers under the lights!Friday, November 6th, starting at 5:30 p.m. Alumni and their families are welcome to enjoy football, food, and fun in a special alumni section on the football field. Register HERE Please contact the Alumni Office with any questions. Phone: (408) 342-4228 or Email: alumni@mitty.com  |
Winter SportsAll athletes intending to try out for a winter sport must complete Athlete's Checklist on Archbishop Mitty website page.Tryouts start November 2nd. Please complete all items on the checklist by October 15th. |
Athletics Report
Football Beats Bellarmine |
It's Not Too Late to Sign Up for myschoolbucks.com!!In case you missed this super opportunity or have just forgotten that it is an option, Archbishop Mitty High School offers myschoolbucks.com as a convenient way to pay for and monitor your hungry teenager's meals during school.It's easy: go to "QuickLinks" on the AMHS website, and find "Cafeteria Cash Card." The link will feature myschoolbucks.com. Set up a new account, add your student's name and student ID#, and add funds from your credit card or bank account. You can add money any time, or set up auto-payments to "set it and forget it." You can also review your student's cafeteria purchases and receive low balance notifications. New this year: your student can drop off a check in the Front Office, payable to Epicurean, in any amount and the funds will be credited to your lunch account. There is no fee for this method of payment. Items to note: There is a $15 fee per student, per school year for the use of this service. There is a $1.95 fee for every online payment transaction and every payment takes 24 hours to process. Cash will always be accepted in the cafeteria, but those frantic Monday mornings or last minute demands for cash on your way to school will be a thing of the past when you sign up for myschoolbucks.com. It's convenient, secure, and one less thing you have to think about! |
Important Dates for Next Year, 2016-17It isn't too early to begin planning for next school year, 2016-17. The administration sets important dates, including school holidays, to enable families to make long-range plans knowing the potential impact on their students in terms of missed school. We ask that families endeavor to avoid missing school whenever possible; and please be particularly conscious of the schedule of semester final exams in December of 2016 and May of 2017.A complete listing of "AMHS Holidays and Important Dates 2016-17" can be found on the Mitty website (see Calendar) and by following this link. |
NCAA Signing Days at AMHSArchbishop Mitty High School hosts three NCAA Signing Days on campus each year. Information about these events was mailed home to senior parents in early September. Please take time to review the letter as well as the AMHS NCAA Signing Day website for information about which seniors qualify to participate in these signing events. Questions regarding NCAA Signing Days at AMHS should be directed to Mr. Josh Walker, Director of Athletics. The deadline to register for the November 11th NCAA Signing Day is Wednesday, November 4th. |
First Semester Final Examination ScheduleThe first semester final examination schedule is available for viewing on our AMHS website. First semester finals will take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, through Friday, December 18, 2015. Please access the finals schedule by clicking here.Select the week of December 14th and select the Agenda view. Please note that the French, Mandarin and Spanish level I and II exams scheduled for December 18th at 1:00 p.m. are one hour exams. The three AP exams scheduled for December 18th at 1:00 p.m. are 1-1/2 hour exams. |
Congress and Lincoln Douglas DebateCongratulations to our Speech & Debate Team for its performance at the two tournaments attended this past week. At the first league Congress tournament of the year freshman Vedant Vamshidar and senior Chiara Caraccio placed third in their respective chambers. Juniors Koji Flynn-Do, Charlie Pyle, and senior Vivek Thangam were ranked second in their Congress Houses, while senior Jonathan Pham was voted "Best Presiding Officer." Our Lincoln Douglas debate team also attended the Voices Invitational Tournament held at Presentation High School, where freshman Eshan Gupta advanced to the quarterfinal round of competition in the Novice division. Go Monarchs! |
2015-16 Booster Pass PurchaseThe 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 $5.00 adult charge. We have five home football games, numerous home volleyball games, and basketball games (men and women). 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 QuickLinks menu or by clicking here. |
New Photos Now on the Monarch Photo SiteBe sure to check out Monarch Photos for recent events including Varsity Football vs. Bellarmine. |
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