August 31, 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: 8/31-9/6
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Deadline for Student Schedule Change: This Wednesday, September 2ndThe final deadline for students to make changes to their schedules is this Wednesday, September 2nd. 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 3rd, at 6:30 p.m.Back to School Night for parents is scheduled for this Thursday evening, September 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. The evening is structured as a mini-schedule of the student's day. The night will begin with a short presentation in the Fien Gymnasium promptly at 6:30 p.m. Parents will then go to their students' homerooms and pick up their students' schedules of classes. Following this, parents will spend ten minutes in each of their students' 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. |
AMPA Tailgate BBQ (Food Tickets Only)Please plan to join us for our annual AMPA tailgate BBQ this Friday, September 4th, at Foothill College. The tailgate runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 per person. Tailgaters will have a choice of a burger or grilled chicken, plus chili, potato salad, and a drink. (Meat choices are on a first come first served basis). This event is open to all Archbishop Mitty students, families, and friends. To purchase tickets for the BBQ go to the Archbishop Mitty web page and click on Parents. Then go to AMPA "Purchase AMPA Events" where you can purchase your food tickets or do so by clicking here. Your name will be on a reservation list when you check into the BBQ. If you have any questions please contact Mary Ann Prescott by email: mprescott@mitty.com or phone (408) 342-4208. Tickets must be purchased by August 26th. |
Free Parking--First Football Game Only!For the first football game against Los Gatos High School on Friday, September 4th, at Foothill College, parking in all lots will be free. Please note that for all additional games Foothill charges $3. A permit can be purchased from the vending machines in the parking lots and the permit must be displayed in the front window of your vehicle. |
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WebGrade UploadWebGrade InformationThe first upload to WebGrade will be this Friday, September 4th. Teachers upload to WebGrade on or about the 1st and 15th of each month. Freshmen and transfer students will be given their WebGrade passwords in their English classes this week. Students are required to share their WebGrade passwords with their parents. If parents or students have any trouble accessing WebGrade after the student has received his or her password in English class, please contact Mrs. Waterbury, the registrar, at kwaterbury@mitty.com. |
Back to School Dance Tickets Now on SaleThe Back to School Dance will be on Saturday, September 12th, in Fien Gymnasium from 8:00 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 Tickets, and enter the student's name and student 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). If a student wishes to bring a non-Mitty guest to the dance, click here to access the guest pass form. This forms will need to be completed and returned to Student Activities by Tuesday, September 8th. Leadership Opportunities for the Class of 2019 Is your student in the Class of 2019 interested in leadership? If so, there is an informational meeting for those who wish to run for freshman class representative on Thursday, September 3rd, at 7:15 a.m. in the Monarch Room. Contact Student Activities with any questions. |
CounselingCampus VisitsThis week marks the beginning of on-campus visits from college admissions representatives from around the country. These visits offer students the opportunity to have direct contact with the colleges on your application lists, to learn more about the school and program offerings, and to receive information about the admissions process for each respective school. Seniors If you have class during a scheduled visit for a school on your college list, you must do the following to attend and avoid detention: • Complete the "College Visit Form" at least three days prior to the campus visit. Extra copies of the form are available in the Counseling Office. You must get your teacher's signature for approval. • 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 on the left hand side. Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors - You are encouraged to attend as long as the visit is during your off period or lunch. You can sign up for the visit in Family Connection, but you do not need to get a visit form. You may not miss class to attend a college visit. Freshmen This week the Counseling Department will be presenting in the freshman religion classrooms. We will cover the following topics: • The role of the counselor • What to expect freshman year • Tips from former students • Introducing Family Connection (an interactive college planning website) Parent Nights Senior Parent Night is on Thursday, September 10th, starting at 6:30 p.m. Please review the email from your student’s counselor regarding location and session time. We look forward to seeing you! Freshman Parent Night is on Thursday, September 24th, starting at 6:30 p.m. Information regarding location and sessions will be sent out a week prior. We look forward to meeting you! |
Parent Pledge Annual CampaignAnnual parent pledge has begun. No other gift program more directly benefits your student. 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. |
Jamaica Immersion TripCampus Ministry is offering an immersion trip to Jamaica from March 25 to April 2, 2016. Juniors, who are not currently enrolled in an ECJ class, and all seniors are eligible to apply for this immersion trip. Juniors and seniors received an application in their Mitty email account on Tuesday, August 25th. The application deadline is Monday, September 7th, at 11:59 p.m. Please see the Campus Ministry website for more information. |
Mother /Daughter Communion BrunchMother and daughters are cordially invited to attend the 19th annual Archbishop Mitty High School Mother/Daughter Communion Brunch. It will be held on Sunday, September 20th. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Fein Gym followed by a brunch in the Aymar Events Center. All faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend. This special event is open to all the special women in our lives including mothers, daughters, aunts, grandmothers and special friends. The cost of the event is $30.00 per person. Formal invitations will be mailed home. If you have any questions email: mprescott@mitty.com or phone Mary Ann Prescott at (408) 342-4208. There will also be a professional photographer at the event to take photos of your group for you to purchase. |
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 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 or by clicking here. |
UPLIFT Support Group Uplift is a new Campus Ministry group that Archbishop Mitty will be starting this fall. This group will be 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. |
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