January 23, 2017Archbishop 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: 1/23-2/5
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Wednesday, January 25th
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Saturday, January 28th |
Thursday, February 2nd Link to this week's games. Follow AMHS! |
Corporate Internship Resume WorkshopStudents participating in the 2017 Corporate Internship Program should plan to attend one of four mandatory resume writing workshops for 30 minutes this week on Tuesday, January 24th, or Wednesday, January 25th. These sessions will take place in the Monarch Room. These workshops will be held during the lunch periods, so bring your lunch and join us for one of these sessions. You only need to attend one of these resume workshops. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Prescott at mprescott@mitty.com. |
Purchase Tickets For The Winter DancePLEASE NOTE THE SCHEDULE CHANGE! Back by popular demand, the Winter Dance, which has an "Under the Sea" theme, will take place this Saturday, January 28th, in the MacLean Gym. This casual dance will be held for Archbishop Mitty students after the men's home basketball game against Bellarmine. Don't miss the last on campus dance of the year. Parents, encourage your students to grab some friends and make it a great night. Tickets are only $5 per person and will remain on sale through Saturday, January 28th. Dress code requirements and ticket information are available online, here. The gym can only accommodate 500 students, so purchase your tickets quickly!Monarch Madness XXVI A magical night for Archbishop Mitty High School is coming soon, on March 2nd! The school will host its 26th edition of Monarch Madness, and students, faculty, and families alike will feel the true spirit of what it means to be a Monarch as they gather in the City National Civic in downtown San Jose. The evening emcompasses a themed production filled with music, costumes, choreographed dances, games, and a ROAR finale. The freshmen will swing into the Civic with the shenanigans of Space Jam; sophomores will attempt to succeed with courage and action in Mulan; juniors will save the city from the sudden invasion of spirits, spooks and slime with The Ghostbusters; and seniors will embrace the twists and turns of their search in Stranger Things. If your student was picked for the team, contracts are due to Student Activities this week, on Wednesday, January 25th. The first practice will be held on Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m. and all student team members will report to Fien Gymnasium. Ticket information will come next week. |
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 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. Qualified student-athletes can sign up here. The deadline to register for the February 1st NCAA Signing Day is this Wednesday, January 25th. |
Are You Interested in Learning More About a Career in Psychology?Join us at 9:50 a.m. on Friday, January 27th, in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts. Our panelists have a limited amount of time during the career symposium to answer individual questions, so please send questions ahead of time to careersymposium@mitty.com, or join our panelists in the Monarch Room from 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to ask your individual questions.Our distinguished panelists include Allissa Marquez '02 - Forensic Psychologist, Federal Bureau of Prisons Allissa is currently working as a psychologist for the Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP). She is responsible for treating and evaluating sex offenders within the federal prison system. Janelle (Wohltmann '02) Myhre - Clinical Psychologist, Kaiser Permanente Janelle performs a variety of tests and, if applicable, provides a diagnosis and course of action to people struggling with various types of mental health ailments. Janet Stevenson '82 - Heart Transplant Social Worker, Kaiser Permanente Previously a social worker for an adoption agency, Janet is currently a heart transplant social worker and facilitates a transplant patient support group for Kaiser patients in Northern California. Jackie Connelly '06 - Life Coach III (Therapist, Social Worker/Case Manager), Aspiranet Jackie currently works with 18 to 21 year olds who have opted into extended foster care. She assists these clients in learning independent living skills. |
Course Placement/Selection Calendar 2017-2018The Course Placement/Selection Calendar for 2017-2018 is available. This will advise students and parents of the process for course placement and/or selection. It also gives dates for applications, tests, and other deadlines. Please note these important dates. Students have been advised of these dates in their respective classes. |
Clothing Drive to Benefit Grateful Garment ProjectCampus Ministry and the Female Empowerment Movement Club will be hosting a drive January 17th through January 27th to benefit sexual assault survivors. We will be working with the Grateful Garment Project to collect new clothes, toiletries, pajamas, and stuffed animals. Please place your donations in the bins in Campus Ministry. To learn more about the Grateful Garment Project, please visit gratefulgarment.org. |
CounselingSENIORSAs you hear back from colleges, please update Naviance and notify your recommenders. Mid-year reports and first semester senior grades will be submitted today, Monday, January 23rd JUNIORS Counselors will schedule junior college family planning meetings starting January 30th. At least one parent is required to attend. The meeting will cover the following topics: • Developing a college list and identifying the difference between reach, target, and safe colleges • Understanding who you are as an applicant • Understanding the college application process and deadlines • Managing your course schedule for senior year • Finalizing your testing schedule The student is required to complete the following items in the "About Me" tab before the meeting: • Class of 2018 College Planning Questionnaire • Strengths Explorer • Do What You Are • Learning Style Inventory • Resume Juniors who complete these items will be given priority for early appointments. FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES Counselors will be scheduling one-on-one appointments starting this week. If you missed any of our counseling presentations last week, please make sure to complete the surveys found under the "About Me" tab in your Naviance Account. |
Requesting an Advanced Placement Exam for an AP Course
All students who are enrolled in an AP course are required to take the corresponding AP Exam for that course; and nothing is required of those students in terms of ordering an exam to take; the ordering is done by the school. Occasionally, however, a student desires to take an AP exam for a course he or she is not taking. The school can usually accommodate that request, but that requires planning by the school, a written request by a parent, and approval of the request by the school administration. |
Adult Spirituality Series: Beginnings - Looking at an Ancient Text with New Eyes
Thursday, February 9th |
Watch Live Streaming Video from AMHS LiveCan't make every game in person? AMHS Live, a group of student videographers and photographers, will capture live streaming video of these games this week:Women's Basketball vs. St. Francis - 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 27th Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 28th To watch the games, go here: youtube.com/amhslive. Make sure to subscribe to AMHS Live's YouTube Channel, so you can get notifications about future games. You can also get updates about sports contests by following the Athletics Department on Twitter: @AMHSathletics.  Join the AMHS Live Crew AMHS Live is recruiting new crew members. If you are interested in video creation and live television production, then this is the group for you! Students in this group explore various genres of video, including documentary and fictional narrative films. For more information, send an email to Mr. Olein at rolein@mitty.com. |
Pardon My French Alumni ShowJoin us for a blast from the sketch comedy past as some of your favorite alumni performers return to Archbishop Mitty to take the stage with this year's Pardon My French cast for a hilarious night of laughs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd. Alumni scheduled to appear include Joyah Spangler '09, Logan Breitbart '10, Ryan Meyer '10, Michelle Martinelli '11, and possibly a few surprise guests. Tickets can be purchased online for $5 for students and $10 for adults. Get your tickets today! |
Financial Aid Applications Due February 6thArchbishop 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 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 are now available through our website, mitty.com, and are 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. |
Spring Tryout InformationSpring Tryout InformationAll athletes intending to tryout for a spring sport need to submit an Intent to Try Out Registration form and have a current Pre-Participation Physical Form on file with the Athletics Office before tryouts begin. Links to these forms, and the tryout times and dates for spring sports, can be found on the Athletics Page of the school's website. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Caputo in the Athletics Department by emailing rcaputo@mitty.com. |
Athletics ReportWomen's Soccer Team Defeats PresentationThe women's soccer team bounced back from a 1-1 tie against Valley Christian last week by securing a hard fought 1-0 win against Presentation this weekend. A pair of juniors produced the winning goal, with Chloe Cacoyannis giving a well-placed corner kick in the 29th minute that Macy McHale slotted home. Freshman keeper Julia Alvarez made some excellent saves to preserve the shutout in an extremely tight WCAL race. Women's Basketball Team Defeats Saint Ignatius The women's basketball team defeated St. Ignatius with a 72-51 win this weekend, defending their spot at the top of the WCAL. The Monarchs are currently undefeated in their league, with an impressive 3-0 record. The Monarchs started off slowly in the first quarter but by the time they reached halftime, they had built a 43-28 lead. The Monarchs displayed a strong, cohesive offense, with three teammates contributing points in the double digits. Sophomore Ania McNicholas and junior Nicole Blakes each chipped in 10 points, while senior Madeline Holland contributed 13 points. Junior Karisma Ortiz had 16 points, grabbed six rebounds, and handed out three assists, which earned her recognition as the AMHS Player of the Game on MaxPreps. The Monarchs are currently ranked No. 2 both in the state and in the nation. |
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