November 7, 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: 11/7-11/20
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Open House 2016Archbishop Mitty High School will be hosting its annual Open House for prospective students and their families on Sunday, November 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you know of families considering Archbishop Mitty for their students, please encourage them to attend. The day will feature information sessions, campus tours, and student entertainment. It's a great way for families to be introduced to the Archbishop Mitty community. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office by emailing admissions@mitty.com or calling (408) 342-4300. |
CounselingSOPHOMORESophomore Parent Night is this Wednesday, November 9th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Aymar Events Center. Our speakers are Jim Fallis, Dean of Students, and Dr. Damon Korb, a behavioral and developmental pediatrician. Speakers will cover the following topics: • Decision-making • Online behavior • Social transitions • Clear communication • Healthy coping mechanisms COLLEGE APPLICATIONS This school year, the counseling department is hosting eight workshops for seniors to receive help with their California State University applications. The dates of the remaining workshops are: November 17th from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. November 28th from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Please register here (one workshop per student). If you are unable to attend a workshop, please schedule an appointment with your counselor after you complete your application. Do not submit your application without a counselor's review. RECOMMENDATION FORM The FINAL deadline to turn in recommendation forms to your counselor is this Thursday, November 10th. Before you see your counselor, the following items must be completed: • Resume • Counselor questionnaire • Teacher questionnaires • Parent brag sheet (through parent's Naviance account) • All colleges added to Naviance and/or Common Application • FERPA in the Common Application (We completed this process in your religion classes) • Student initials & signatures • Parent initials & signatures |
Campus MinistryCo-Curricular Immersion TripsIf you are a sophomore, junior, or senior who is interested in signing up for a co-curricular immersion trip this spring or summer, applications will be available on the Campus Ministry website from November 7th to November 28th. Please see the Campus Ministry website for more information. Seniors cannot apply for summer trips. Curricular Immersion Trips (ECJ Courses) A speaker visited all sophomore religion classes on October 31st or November 1st to give information about the Ethics, Culture, and Justice courses for junior year. Applications will be available on our website from November 7th to November 28th. Please see the Campus Ministry website for more information. |
Access to Report Cards and TranscriptsFreshman Login Information Mailed HomeFreshman parents should have received login information for their students in the U.S. mail at the end of last week. Please read the information provided in the mailing regarding how to access report cards and transcripts through our online portal. If you are having trouble logging in, please contact Mr. Eric Anderson for assistance. If you have any questions about your student's progress at AMHS, please contact your student's counselor and set up a meeting. Counselors can be reached by calling Mrs. Nina Duquette in the Counseling Office at (408) 342-4217. |
Parent Education Program Speaker OpportunityAn Evening with Dr. Michele BorbaThis Thursday, November 10th, Dr. Michele Borba will be speaking at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church in Santa Clara. Dr. Borba is a regular contributor to NBC's "Today" and "Dateline" shows and has written several books on parenting and raising teenagers. For more information on Dr. Borba's background and work, please visit her website. This free presentation will focus on the importance of healthy communication between teenagers and parents and is sponsored by the Diocese of San Jose's Office of Youth and Young Adults. For more information about this free event, please see this informational flyer. |
New Financial Aid InformationArchbishop Mitty High School, under the auspices of the Diocese of San Jose, is pleased tointroduce 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 the instructions are clear. The application 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 will be available through our website, mitty.com, beginning November 20th and will be 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. |
Athletics ReportVolleyball Team Advances to CCS SemifinalsThis weekend, the women's volleyball team advanced to the CCS semifinals after winning a game against Menlo School, with a score of 3-0. In order to earn the chance to compete at the next level, the team turned out sets of 25-19, 25-23, and 25-17, demonstrating their consistent power throughout the match. During the game, four Monarchs had seven or more kills. The team was led by junior Nicole Liddle, who had 11 kills. The team made some outstanding blocks and was led by senior Candice Denny. All 14 players contributed and stayed focus, moving the team to the next level of competition. Field Hockey Advances to CCS Semifinals The field hockey team had a 2-0 win against St. Ignatius on Saturday, November 5th, earning them a spot in the CCS semifinals on Wednesday, November 9th. This was the third time the Monarchs faced St. Ignatius this season. From the first whistle, every player was focused on the game. Senior Shea Gavin turned out a strong performance and was responsible for both the goals. Senior defender Felicity Dei Rossi was also a key player during the game and played with a passion that was contagious to her teammates. Felicity's ability to stop the opposing team's offense, and then dribble through two to three players to start an attack, was a game changing component of the team's victory. Senior forward and captain Catherine Cecilio also did a great job using her possession and strong dribbling skills to initiate the Monarch offense.  |
CCS PlayoffsDon't miss the final few games of the season for our fall sports teams. This week, the football, cross country, women's volleyball, and women's water polo teams will tackle opponents in quarterfinal and semifinal games for the Central Coast Section Championship.Booster passes and WCAL passes The CCS playoff games are a little different than WCAL league contests, which means the booster passes and WCAL passes are not good for free admission. The cost of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, high school students, and children age six or older. Children five years old, or younger, can enter free. Women's Volleyball The women's volleyball team will take on Sacred Heart Cathedral for the CCS semifinals at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8th, at Santa Clara High School. If they win, they will play at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 11th, at Independence High School. Women's Water Polo Women's water polo will take on Sacred Heart Prep for the CCS semifinals at 5:30 p.m. at Gunn High School on Wednesday, November 9th. If the team wins, they will be in the championship on Saturday at Independence High School. Field Hockey The Monarchs will take on Los Gatos for the CCS semifinals at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 9th, at Del Mar High School. If the field hockey team wins they will be in the championship on at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12th, also at Del Mar High School. Football The Monarchs will be playing against Oak Grove for the CCS quarterfinal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11th, at Oak Grove High School, a rematch of last year's CCS quarter final game. Cross Country The men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Crystal Springs in Belmont to compete in the CCS championship on Saturday, November 12th. The men’s race will start at 1:30 p.m. The women's race will begin at 2:05 p.m. |
Congress Tournament ResultsCongratulations to our congressional debaters for their strong showing last Wednesday at the CFL Congress. Congratulations to sophomore Roksana Gorgolewski for placing third in her house and to sophomore Eshan Gupta for placing second. A special congratulations to senior Akaash Tawade for placing first in the Senate and to freshman Arushi Lahiri for being named Best Presiding Officer. |
Important Dates for Next Year, 2017-18It isn't too early to begin planning for next school year, 2017-18. The administration sets important dates, including school holidays, long in advance 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 having their children miss school whenever possible. Please be particularly conscious of the schedule of semester final exams in December of 2017 and May of 2018.A complete listing of AMHS holidays and important dates for 2017-18 can be found on the school's website by following this link. |
First Semester Final Examination ScheduleThe first semester final examination schedule is available 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 (i.e. students with 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. |
Get Your Thanksgiving turkey at Lunardi's or Gene's
If you buy your Thanksgiving turkey at Lundardi's Markets or Gene's Fine Foods and pay using a credit card registered with eScrip, a portion of your purchase will be donated to AMHS. Call and order your turkey today! It's that easy! |
Follow Us on Social MediaWant to get more news about campus life? We've shared photos and video from Spirit Week. You can also see pictures of the Black and Gold Gala, which occurred last weekend and featured Jay Leno. Follow us on social media by going here:Twitter and Instagram: @AMHSmonarchs Facebook: www.facebook.com/amhsmonarchs Don't forget to check out photos of Spirit Week on our Facebook page:  |
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