April 3, 2017

Archbishop Mitty High School is pleased to offer our parents, faculty and students a weekly e-mail newsletter that highlights campus events and student achievement.
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Highlights: 4/3-4/16

Tuesday, April 4th
Poetry Reading and Slam

4:00 p.m.
Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts

Wednesday, April 5th
Early Release

School concludes at 12:00 p.m.
Activity: Department Meetings
12:45 p.m.
Solidarity Dinner
6:00 p.m.
Aymar Events Center

Thursday, April 6th
Late Start: Faculty Collaboration

6th period begins at 8:20 a.m.
Monarch Leadership Society Reception
5:30 p.m.
Sobrato Center
Principal's Circle Dinner
6:15 p.m.
Aymar Events Center

 

Friday, April 7th
Homeroom: All School Assembly

7:50 a.m.
Fien Gymnasium

Saturday, April 8th
Class of 2021
Course Placement Tests

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Junior Prom
7:00 p.m.
Villa Ragusa
Downtown Campbell

Wednesday, April 12th
NCAA Signing Day

7:30 a.m.
Monarch Room
Activity: Club Meetings
1st period begins at 9:00 a.m.
Spring Sketch Comedy Show
7:00 p.m.
Thomas Kinkade Center for
the Arts

Thursday, April 13th
Homeroom: Holy Week Liturgy

10:15 a.m.
Fien Gymnasium

Friday, April 14th
School Holiday: Good Friday

No classes in session

Monday, April 17th - Friday, April 21st
Easter Break

Monday, April 24th
Faculty-Staff Development Day

No classes in session

Tuesday, April 25th
Classes resume

1st period begins at 7:50 a.m.

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CRS Ricebowl School Spirit

This week, Catholic Relief Services invites us to reflect upon the Catholic social teaching theme of "Care for God's Creation" through its work in Ethiopia. In this principle, we remember that God created every plant, every mountaintop, every animal -- everything. And God said that these things were good. We find God in these good things, so we must take care of creation, both for ourselves and for all of our human family. To learn more about Catholic social teaching and how CRS Rice Bowl is helping families in Ethiopia, please visit crsricebowl.org. Also this week, consider joining your classmates in fasting from coffee and donating the amount you might have spent in your religion class!

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Watch the Creative Writing Club’s 6th Annual Poetry Reading and Slam

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The Creative Writing Club would like to invite you to attend the sixth annual Poetry Reading and Slam at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, April 4th, in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts. All are welcome to come and enjoy some truly inspirational poems written by AMHS students.

Last Chance to RSVP for Spring NCAA Signing Day

Archbishop Mitty High School hosts three NCAA Signing Days on campus each year. The deadline to register for the NCAA Signing Day on April 12th is this Wednesday, April 5th. Qualified student-athletes can sign up here. 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.

Student Activities

ASB Elected for Next Year
Congratulations to the following students who were elected as the 2017-18 ASB during the most recent elections:

President: John Lahey
Vice President: Rithvik Vobbilisetty
Secretary: Eshan Gupta
Spirit Commissioners: Blair Evans & Rahul Ramakrishnan
Media Coordinator: David Elfrink & Derek Jones

Divisional Elections Are Approaching
If your student is a current freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in representing his or her class next year as a student government representative, the informational meeting will take place at 7:15 a.m. Friday, April 7th, in the Monarch Room. Beginning tomorrow, students can visit the Activities page on myMitty to get details about the election process and to download the application. Still have questions? Stop by Student Activities for more information.

Junior Prom Tickets Sales End This Tuesday, April 4th
The Junior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 8th, at the beautiful Villa Ragusa in downtown Campbell. The theme for the evening is La La Land. Tickets cost $75 each and are available at mitty.com. After purchasing the prom ticket(s), please have your student wait 30 minutes before visiting the "Student Life" page of the school's website. Then, have him or her click the Junior Prom/Senior Ball Options to select a table assignment and picture time using the student's myMitty username and password. Click here to automatically be taken to the page where dress expectations and guest pass forms can be accessed. Picture times and table selections can ONLY be selected after purchasing a ticket and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may not save or in anyway reserve seats for students who have not yet purchased tickets.

UPLIFT Support Group
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Uplift is a Campus Ministry group dedicated to helping students and families who are living with cancer. The support group is hosting a mini-retreat, which will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 9th, in the new John A. and Susan Sobrato Science and Student Life Center. The afternoon will be divided into short sessions, including separate activities for parents and students. It will finish with an afternoon tea on the top balcony of the new building. To RSVP, email Mrs. Lopez at rlopez@mitty.com.

Limited Tickets Available - Buy Your Tickets Today
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The Mitty Auction has live and silent auction items galore! Check out these fabulous finds, which could be yours this year:

• Sports Around the Bay
• A Week in Kauai
• Hamilton
• Sharks
• Day on Lake Tahoe
• Wine Tours
• Adventure Around Town

Bring a group of friends and have a fun-filled evening that supports Archbishop Mitty. Purchase your tickets online. Don't delay in purchasing your tickets as there is limited seating.

Become an Event Sponsor or Underwriter
For more information about the auction and how you can help, please contact Sarah Janigian, Director of Special Events, by calling (408) 342-4224 or emailing auction@mitty.com.

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Athletics Report

Men's Tennis Beats Sacred Heart Prep, Serra
Congratulations to our men's tennis team, which won consecutive games against Serra and Sacred Heart Preparatory last week. On Wednesday, the team beat Sacred Heart Prep 5-2 with a standout performance by the doubles team of sophomore Julian Sanghvi and senior Rahul Devarapalli, who won their match 6-3, 6-4. The following day the Monarchs continued their winning ways with a 6-1 victory over Serra. Freshman Kyle Nguyen-Ngo gave a notable performance during this match, sending countless drives past his opponent to win his Singles 1 match 6-3, 6-4. Senior Aditya Simha also gave a strong performance in a tight Singles 4 match, defeating his opponents 7-6, 6-3.

Men's Lacrosse Wins Five Consecutive Games
The men's lacrosse team beat Sacred Heart Cathedral and Woodside last week, putting them on a five-game winning streak. The team won a close game against Sacred Heart Cathedral on Wednesday of last week, beating the Fightin' Irish 17-10. The Monarchs followed this game with a 15-7 win over Woodside this weekend. The team's successful season also included taking first place at the Aptos Tournament last month. Congratulations on a great start to the season!

Softball Starts League Season with Perfect Record
Congratulations to the softball team which has started their season with four straight wins and a perfect 4-0 league record. The Monarchs won the Wilcox Tournament and in the finals defeated Carlmont, a team that was previously undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the CCS. Sophomore Savanna Smith pitched two no-hitters in the tournament including one in the championship game. Senior Rebecca Ortiz was recently honored by Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area with the Play of the Week for making an impressive diving catch. Keep up the good work, Monarchs.

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Speech and Debate

Congratulations to our Speech and Debate team for placing first in team sweepstakes at the National Qualification Congress Tournament last weekend. Come see our reigning state champions perform at our fourth annual Speech and Debate Showcase at 7:00 p.m. next Monday, April 10th, in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts!
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Counseling

SENIORS
As 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.

FAQ: COURSE PLACEMENTS (GRADES 9-11)
As we wrap up course placements for 2017-18 schedules, please review the following FAQs:

• What if I want to drop an AP/Honors Language course? Parents must email the student's counselor to approve the schedule change.

• I don't see the two science/math classes that I requested on my schedule? "Doubling up" is only possible if the student's schedule allows it and if space is available in the second requested course. After we finalize placements at the end of the semester, students will be placed in their additional classes, if space is available. If a student's schedule has many single-section courses (Speech & Debate, choir, electives, etc.), "doubling up" will be more difficult.

• I didn't meet the required grade for the first semester, but I'm meeting the requirement this semester. Can I change my placement? All placements are based on the prerequisites for both semesters. If you improve this semester, please wait until after finals (when grades are issued) before you contact the Department Chair. In addition, if you do not meet the grade requirement second semester, your placement will be adjusted accordingly.

• I ranked my electives but I'm worried that I may not get my first choice. Your counselor will review your schedule to ensure that you are in the appropriate classes for graduation and college requirements. Given that many elective courses are offered as single-sections, there will be departments where you will not have your top choice. We will do our best to work with your schedule, but there are no guarantees of first choice placement, only that each student will meet the school's required graduation requirements.

• Why is my counselor contacting my parents about my schedule? Counselors will contact a student and his/her parents if we are concerned that a schedule is overloaded. The priority is a balanced, manageable schedule. Counselors will review the HW minutes chart, provide recommendations, and help students manage their schedules.

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Performing Arts

Congratulations to Kind of Blue and Jazz in the AM!School Spirit
Congratulations to our jazz band, Jazz in the AM, and jazz choir, Kind of Blue, for both receiving unanimous superior scores and an invitation to perform at the Command Performance of the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival. Special congratulations go out to freshman Reese Agu; sophomore Max Low, junior Amelia Whitney; and seniors Colin Anderson, Olivia Figueira, and Erica Johnson for receiving individual solo awards for their performances.

Pardon My French Spring Improv Show
See Archbishop Mitty's hilarious comedy group, Pardon My French, perform their annual "spring musical," where the audience shouts out a title of a musical that has never been seen before and our own AMHS comedians improvise that show right on the spot while accompanied by a piano player. Join us for this unforgettable night on Wednesday, April 12th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts. Admission is $5. Tickets are on sale now on the Performing Arts Department's website.

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Graduation Program

IMPORTANT For Senior Parents
Please take time to complete the Graduation Program Scholarship Data Survey for 2017 in the "About Me" section of Naviance/Family Connection no later than Thursday, April 13th, to ensure that your student’s information is included in the "Scholarship Awards" and "Honors at Entrance" delegations in the graduation program. An email was sent on March 17th with detailed instructions and sample survey responses. To complete the survey, you must enter your parent account on Naviance/Family Connection. If you do not remember your password, you may reset it, or you may contact Mrs. Nina Duquette in the Counseling Department. If you have questions or need assistance with the survey, please contact Mrs. Lauren Matusich, Scholarship Chair, by calling (408) 342-4319.

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2017 Driver Education Classes Here on Campus

Archbishop Mitty High School 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 18th to 21st and May 30th to June 2nd. This is the state-required class students must take to receive their permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Students who complete the class will receive a state completion certificate. Registration flyers can be printed by clicking here.

For more information, check out the website 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 in to 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." Then, enter this code: 6610. The cost of the course is $68.50. View a video about the online course here.

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Have You Gathered Your Foursome Yet?School Spirit

The 29th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament is on Monday, May 8th, at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the AMHS Alumni Scholarship Endowment. This event sold out last year, so register your
group today.

Promote Your Business By Becoming A Sponsor
Submit your sponsorship online at mitty.com/alumni/golf, or contact the Alumni Office by calling
(408) 342-3228 or emailing golf@mitty.com.

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