March 6, 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: 3/6-3/19
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Another Great Night to be a Monarch!Last Thursday marked a magical night for the Archbishop Mitty community. Monarch Madness XXVI, which was held in the City National Civic, left students, faculty, and families alike feeling the true power of what it means to be a Monarch. From the opening production of "National Tour" to the class dances, games, and another exceptional ROAR competition, the evening was filled with tangible excitement, competition, and community. As students sang this year's liturgical theme song, "Never Gonna Let You Down" by Colbie Caillat, the event lived up to its billing as the greatest night to be a Monarch!The Class of 2017 came away with the victory and its name will be engraved on the school trophy. Monarch Madness XXVI once again showcased that the entire Archbishop Mitty community can come together and celebrate all of its members and the gifts God has given each of us. Thank you to all who participated and attended this glorious event.  |
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl
This week, Catholic Relief Services invites us to reflect upon the Catholic social teaching theme of "Preferential Option for the Poor" through its work in East India. In this principle, Jesus tells us to give special care to those who are most in need. He reminds us of our Christian duty to give a voice to those who are unheard and to help those who are most vulnerable. To learn more about Catholic social teaching and how CRS Rice Bowl is helping families in East India, please visit crsricebowl.org. Also this week, consider joining your classmates in fasting from soda and donating the amount you might have spent in your religion class! |
Third Quarter Report CardsThe third quarter grading period ends on Friday, March 10th. Report cards will be available on Monday, March 20th. The report card link can be found on the Archbishop Mitty website under Quick Links-Report Card. |
Athletics ReportWomen's Basketball Team Wins CCS Open DivisionCongratulations to the women's basketball team for taking home the CCS Open Division Championship this week. The Monarchs captured the title with a 66-57 win against Pinewood at Santa Clara University's Leavey Center on Friday. Senior Madeline Holland contributed an impressive 24 points, while sophomore Haley Jones added 17 points and 9 rebounds. Senior Daniella Guglielmo also notched 12 points for the team. Read about the game in The San Jose Mercury News. Last month, the Monarchs claimed the WCAL Championship, finishing their league season unbeaten with a record of 10-0. The team is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by MaxPreps. Great job, Monarchs!  Men's Basketball Team Wins CCS Open Division Congratulations to the men's basketball team for becoming CCS Open Division Champions. With just 14.6 seconds left on the clock and down by 2 in overtime, senior Kyle Peterson nailed a 3-pointer, giving the Monarchs a 55-54 lead. After a Bell offensive foul and two free throws from junior Riley Grigsby, the Monarchs defeated Bellarmine 57-54. Junior Riley Grigsby had 20 points and 5 rebounds, while senior Mike Diaz had 10 points and 6 rebounds. Sophomore Joseph Vaughn had 12 points, 4 rebounds, and a huge block that sent the game into overtime. Read about the game in The San Jose Mercury News. Congratulations Monarchs! |
Corporate InternshipMandatory Interview WorkshopsStudents who are participating in the 2017 Corporate Internship Program are reminded that we will be holding the interview workshops during both lunch periods on Tuesday, March 21st, and Wednesday, March 22nd, in the Monarch Room. Students only need to attend one of these workshops. Please bring your lunch to these sessions. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Prescott at mprescott@mitty.com or stop by the main office. |
Career SymposiumStudents, please join us for our last symposium of the year, "Working Around the World" during the morning activity period at 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22nd, 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 after the symposium from 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to ask your individual questions. Our distinguished panelists includeAileen Casanave '77, Deputy General Counsel, Jiff, Inc. Amber Hill '97, Regional Managing Director, UNICEF Emily Mertens '08, Kiva Fellows Program Associate, Kiva International nonprofit Nam Nguyen '01, Global Director of Digital Experience, Intel |
Performing Arts
Tickets On Sale For Les Miserables |
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. |
The annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament will be held May 8th at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. All are welcome to join us for food, fun, and a fabulous day on the course, followed by a banquet dinner and live auction. The tournament last year sold out, so don't delay getting your foursome together. Registration is now open at mitty.com/alumni/golf. |
2017 Driver Education Classes Here on CampusArchbishop Mitty works with a local provider, Economic Driving School, to provide a state-required Driver Education course on campus.There are two ways to complete this state-required Driver Education course. Driver Education, the four day course, will be offered at Archbishop Mitty High School from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. April 18 - 21 and May 30 - June 2. This is the state-required class students must take to receive their permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Students that complete the class will receive a state completion certificate. Registration flyers can be printed by clicking here. For more information, check out the website at: economicdrivingschool.com or e-mail: information@economicdrivingschool.com. Online Driver Education Courses Students with busy schedules and extracurricular activities sometimes choose to fulfill their state-required Driver Education requirement by taking the course online. The Online Drivers Education course is approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Reading, flash graphics, videos, quizzes, and practice tests, will prepare the reader to pass the written DMV test. Part of the tuition goes directly to Archbishop Mitty High School. The course is easy to use. You simply log into the website, enroll, and you can begin immediately! For more information about the course, or to register, click here. When registering, make sure to complete the question that says: How did you hear about us by choosing School: Enter Code: 6610. The cost of the course is $68.50. View a video about the online course here. |
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. |
Experience the AMHS Magic this Summer!
With the Archbishop Mitty High School 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. |
Check Social Media for #MittyPrideWant to re-live Monarch Madness XXVI? Check the school's social media accounts for videos and photos of the spirited event. Be sure to follow us, so you won't miss future posts: |
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