February 27, 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: 2/27-3/12
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Wednesday, March 1st Thursday, March 2nd Homeroom: Monarch Madness Wristband Distribution Monarch Madness XXVI Friday, March 3rd
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Tuesday, March 7th Wednesday, March 8th Thursday, March 9th Friday, March 10th Saturday, March 11th |
Monday, March 13th Senior Mothers Luncheon Tuesday, March 14th Link to this week's games. Follow AMHS! |
Monarch Madness XXVI is here!The 26th edition of Monarch Madness will take place this Thursday evening at the City National Civic in downtown San Jose. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event should end at about 10:00 p.m. Bring your enthusiasm for not only your child's class but the school, as we celebrate our entire community. Artificial noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, etc.) are not allowed in the Civic, but your cheering and clapping will more than make up for it!Public parking is available downtown and the VTA light rail station is located directly outside the front doors of the Civic. Go to the Student Life page on mitty.com, and click on the Monarch Madness link for all the details. If your student has not replied to the email sent last week about Monarch Madness wristbands, he or she will have until 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT (Monday, February 27th) to do so. There will be a special homeroom this Thursday, March 2nd, at 8:25 a.m. during which students will receive official wristbands for quick entry into the City National Civic. Students will also need their current IDs to be admitted into the event. GO MONARCHS!!!!!!! |
What Are We Doing for Lent?During the Lenten Season, Campus Ministry will help our community deepen its faith through Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.Ash Wednesday Mass We will have Mass at 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1st, in the Fien Gymnasium to mark the beginning of Lent. All students are invited. Ash Wednesday Prayer & Reconciliation Services All religion classes will go to the chapel on Wednesday, March 1st, or Thursday, March 2nd, to participate in a Lenten prayer and reconciliation service. Weekly Mass As we do all school year, we have mass in the chapel on Monday afternoon at 2:45 p.m. Contemplative Prayer in Chapel During Lent, we are inviting faculty, staff, and students to join together for contemplative prayer in the chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. - 7:40 a.m. and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:45 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. It is a great way to simply sit in silence, center oneself, and slow down during Lent. Solidarity Dinner Created by students, the Solidarity Dinner is a special gathering that allows students to express solidarity with the numerous people they encounter on their immersion trips and during their service experiences. Students will share a simple rice and beans meal as a reminder of the simple lifestyle shared by many around the world. The dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5th, in the Aymar Events Center. This is a student event.  Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl This week marks the beginning of Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for Catholics. Each year, AMHS participates in the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl program. Students and families are invited to contribute money to their "Rice Bowls" in order to aid the widespread work of Catholic Relief Services. To learn more about how participation in CRS Rice Bowl helps us to enter into the spirit of Lent, please visit the CRS: What is Lent? website. Remember to bring your donations to your religion classes or Campus Ministry. You can also check this email weekly for a Lenten reflection inspired by Catholic Relief Services' work around the world, Catholic social teaching, and weekly fasting themes. |
Experience the AMHS Magic this Summer!
With the Archbishop Mitty Summer Program, every day is a great day to be a Monarch! Join us from June through July to experience our customized, quality athletic and enrichment camp programs. Camp prices start at $170. |
Financial Aid Update for 2017-2018Financial Aid applications were due February 6th. You are still able to apply but all applications submitted after the deadline will be considered late and may qualify for funds only as they are available. The application is available on our website: mitty.com.We expect applications that were submitted on time AND complete will be returned by FACTS in the next week for our review. If FACTS has contacted you regarding missing documentation, please forward that information to them as soon as possible, so that your application will be considered on a priority basis by AMHS. Incomplete applications are subject to delays and will be considered late. The documentation for FACTS can be faxed or scanned to FACTS. Should you need further assistance, please call the AMHS Business Office at (408) 342-4380 or FACTS at (866) 441-4637, school code 36341. |
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Monarch Day of Giving Our Alumni Council is hosting the first ever Monarch Day of Giving this Friday, March 3rd. Join the whole Mitty community in paying it forward to future Monarchs on this first annual day of giving. |
CounselingSENIORSAs you hear back from colleges, please update your Naviance account and let your recommenders know the good news. For California State Universities (CSUs), please make sure to check your specific application portal account for any important to-do items (i.e. missing documentation, housing application, additional testing, etc.). Your counselor does not have access to these accounts, so you would need to notify your counselor if a college is missing information or documents. FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS You will meet with your counselor to review your tentative 2017-18 schedules starting March 16th. The schedule is as follows: March 16th & 17th: Juniors in religion classes March 20th & 21st: Sophomores in social studies classes March 22nd & 23rd: Freshmen in English classes Please review the course descriptions on the school's website for prerequisite requirements and options. If applicable, you will be ranking classes on your scheduled day. Your counselor will review your course load to make sure that it is balanced and manageable with your activities. |
Performing Arts
Tickets On Sale For Les Miserables |
State Qualifying Tournaments, Here We Come!
More Wildcards for AMHS Speech and Debate Team |
AMHS Visual Arts GalleryArchbishop Mitty High School's Visual Arts Department is pleased to announce the latest version of the AMHS Visual Arts Gallery, which showcases student artwork. Visit the school's webpage under Quick Links or click here. |
Athletics ReportThree Teams Advance to CCS PlayoffsThe men's basketball, women’s basketball, and women's soccer teams all advanced to the CCS Open Division Semifinals this week. Women's Basketball The women's basketball team breezed through the CCS quarterfinals, beating the Saint Francis Lancers 89-34. The Monarchs are currently ranked No. 1 in the state and nation by MaxPreps. During the quarterfinals on Friday, sophomore Haley Jones scored an impressive 21 points and grabbed 19 rebounds. Seniors Madeline Holland, Heleyna Hill, Daniella Guglielmo, and junior Karisma Ortiz also scored in double figures, scoring 10, 11, 17, and 11 points, respectively. Read about the game in The Mercury News here. The Monarchs will play Valley Christian in the CCS semifinals at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28th, at Piedmont Hills High School in San Jose. Men's Basketball The Monarchs won the CCS quarterfinals against the Serra Padres 70-46, earning them a spot in the semifinals. Senior Kyle Peterson had an extraordinary 23 points and 6 rebounds. Sophomore Joseph Vaughn and senior Mike Diaz also contributed points in the double digits, with Vaughn adding 12 points and 3 rebounds while Diaz contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds. GetSportsFocus named the quarterfinal between Serra and AMHS the Game of the Week. Watch the highlights here. You can also read about the game in the San Francisco Chronicle. The Monarchs advanced to the CCS semifinals and will play Saint Ignatius at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28th, at Independence High School in San Jose. Women's Soccer The women's soccer team advanced to the CCS Open Division Semifinals, defeating Salinas 3-0. The team wasted no time in setting the tempo of the quarterfinal game with junior Paris Fox tapping in a goal from close range off a rebound from senior Amaya Zabala's free kick in the fourth minute of the game. A few minutes later, Fox doubled the team's lead with a volley off junior Haley Smith's throw-in. Senior Giuliana Calia scored just before the half, bringing the score to 3-0, where it stayed for the rest of the game. The Monarchs advanced to the CCS semifinals and will play Menlo-Atherton this week, at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1st, at Westmont High School in Campbell. Wrestling Congratulations to freshmen Andrew Forman (145 lbs.) and Marcos Jimenez (152 lbs.) along with seniors Michael Juco (285 lbs.) and Thomas Kost (160 lbs.) for advancing to the second day of the CCS Championship on Saturday. Good luck to our Monarchs competing in the gym and on the field this 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 April 12th NCAA Signing Day is Wednesday, April 5th. |
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