Tuesday, September 23rd Board of Regents Meeting 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26th Student Holiday: Faculty Staff Retreat
Wednesday, October 1st Homeroom: Spirit Week Reveals 11 a.m.
Thursday, October 2nd Homeroom: All-School Assembly 8:30 a.m. Junior/Senior College Financial Aid Night 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Event See email from your counselor
Saturday, October 4th Reunion Mass for Alumni 4 - 5 p.m. Reunion Dinner for Classes of 1970 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 5 - 9 p.m.
A SELECTION FROM THE GOSPEL OF LUKE, TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jesus said to the Pharisees: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man's table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores.
When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side.
And he cried out, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.'
Abraham replied, 'My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go from our side to yours or from your side to ours.'
He said, 'Then I beg you, father, send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.'
But Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.'
He said, 'Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'
Then Abraham said, 'If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'" A PRAYER FOR OPENED EYES By Steve Scott
God of Justice and Compassion, You lift up those at the margins and see the suffering in every person. Open our eyes to notice the Lazarus at our own door. Inspire us to cross the chasm with charity. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Attendance Reminders
REPORTING ABSENCES All absences or tardies must be reported to the Attendance Office. If your student is ill and will miss school for the day, will be late to school, or requires an early release from campus, please remember to call our attendance line at (408) 342-4211 or emailattendance@mitty.com.
COVID REPORTING GUIDELINES If your student tests positive for Covid, please notify our Health Clerk, Ms. Marissa Battiato. Email her atcovid@mitty.comand include the following information:
•Student's Full Name •Date that your student first experienced symptoms •Date that your student first tested positive •Last day that the student was on campus •Any extracurriculars that your student engages in here at AMHS
With this information, our Health Clerk will follow up with you to notify you of your student's next steps for returning to campus.
Sign-Ups for Spirit Week on the Way!
Wednesday, September 24th, marks the beginning of sign-ups for Spirit Week 2025. And what would Spirit Week be without theme characters, tug-of-war, and flag football? Encourage your students to come out during the lunch periods on Wednesday and Thursday and sign up to represent their class. Student Activities will have tables outside of the Sobrato Student Life Center. Students must present their current school ID when signing up. This promises to be another great year of competition and school spirit!
Common Ground Speaker Series This Thursday!
COUNTED OUT: FILM SCREENING AND Q+A with Director Vicki Abeles (Race to Nowhere)
Thursday, September 25th; 6 - 7:15 p.m. In-Person at Mid-Penninsula High School, Menlo Park
Celebrate National Math Story-Telling Day with a special community-wide screening ofCounted Out: Math is Power.This provocative film is brought to you by a director of the award-winning documentary,Race to Nowhere,and examines how perceptions of math shape power, equity, and opportunity in today's data-driven world. With education under attack and misinformation on the rise, math is more than just numbers – it's a language for reason, a foundation for truth, and a tool for democracy. Math literacy shapes everything from opportunity to civic life and a growing movement calls to reimagine math as a shared language for building a healthier, more informed future. Join in the post-screening conversation with director Vicki Abeles.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME SAN JOSE/SILICON VALLEY CLUB PRESENTS
Beth Hlabse Program Director Fiat Program on Faith and Mental Health University of Notre Dame Monday, September 29, 2025 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sunnyvale Community Center Neighborhood Room 550 E Remington Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94087
We're facing a mental health crisis with rising distress and illness—especially among youth—prompting urgent questions: What's driving this epidemic, and how can we support those affected?
Beth Hlabse offers an integrative perspective rooted in Catholic faith, neuroscience, and psychology. She'll explore how faith and science together illuminate the causes of mental illness and guide us in caring for ourselves and others. Her talk invites reflection, understanding, and action for families and communities navigating mental health challenges.
TICKETS FOR TWO UPCOMING FALL PRODUCTIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
SIX: THE MUSICAL (TEEN EDITION) - OCTOBER 11TH, 15TH & 17TH AT 7 PM & OCTOBER 18 AT 1 PM. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, theSIXwives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. This show runs 75-minutes, without an intermission. Tickets are $10 for students/children and $20 for adults, and can be purchasedhere.
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) - OCTOBER 10TH, 16TH & 18TH AT 7 PM & OCTOBER 11 AT 1 PM. A young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will's greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will's love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece. Tickets are $10 for students/children and $20 for adults, and can be purchasedhere.
Athletics Report
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL COMPETES IN DURANGO CLASSIC After two convincing WCAL wins against Archbishop Riordan (3-1) and St. Francis (3-0) last week, the women's volleyball team traveled to Las Vegas this past weekend to participate in the annual Durango Classic. Billed as the most competitive and prestigious tournament of the year as it features top teams from across the country, the Monarchs advanced to the Championship bracket on Saturday where they finished 5-2 overall. Great job Monarchs!
FIELD HOCKEY TEAM CONTINUES HOT START The field hockey team continued their strong start to the season last week, improving their overall season record to 4-0-1 with home wins vs. Palo Alto and Santa Clara. On Monday, the team won 1-0 behind Senior Gabby Vaccaro's first goal of the season. On Wednesday, the team won 9-0 where freshman Elizabeth Traverso and freshman Josephine Traverso both scored their first career goals for the Monarchs.
WOMEN'S WATER POLO MAKING WAVES WITH 7-1 START The women's water polo posted impressive victories this past Monday against Pioneer (19-5) and Wednesday against Valley Christian (20-10). In the wins, sophomore Mailani Lavaka scored 12 goals while Senior Zuie Jog added 9 goals and Senior Maddie Caputo scored 8 goals. The Monarchs will travel to Acalanes on Wednesday and will then compete against Arroyo Grande on Thursday at Sacred Heart Prep. Good luck!
UPCOMING HOME GAMES THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH Field Hockey vs Presentation at 4 p.m. at Bothman Stadium
AMHS Speech and Debate Competed in Its First Tournament of the Season
This past weekend AMHS Speech and Debate competed at the 33rd annual Jack Howe Memorial on the CSU Long Beach campus. Out of 140 schools in attendance, AMHS won 1st place in overall team sweepstakes. A special congratulations to freshman Jeffrey Joseph, sophomores Sophie Tian, Cynthia Wang, and senior Dhruv Mallick for earning a bid in Policy Debate to the Tournament of Champions. Congratulations also to sophomore Kylie Solda, junior Natalie Kim, and senior Chloe Lee for becoming tournament champions in their individual events. Go Monarchs!
Alumni Weekend 2025
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH Don't miss your chance to celebrate Alumni Weekend 2025, happening Friday, October 3rd, and Saturday, October 4th, with milestone reunions for classes '70, '75, '80, '85, '90, '95, '00, '05, '10, '15, and '20! The festivities begin Friday evening at Foothill College as we cheer on the Monarchs against Valley Christian from our alumni tent.
On Saturday, join us on campus for a special milestone reunion gathering, an evening to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate with your classmates and friends.
Ticket sales close soon! This is your final reminder to purchase tickets before the deadline on Friday, September 26th.RSVP Here.
Financial Aid Night
OCTOBER 2ND, 6:30 PM - 8 PM Attention junior and senior families! We invite you to our online event to hear important news and updates about FAFSA from Coleetta E. McElroy, the Director of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at San Jose State University. The Zoom link will be sent via email on October 1st.
2025-26 Booster Pass
THE 2025-26 BOOSTER PASS IS AVAILABLE ON THE LION'S DEN WEBSITE TheAMHS Booster Passadmits two parents and all school-aged children into all AMHS home games. Purchasing the pass can provide you with significant savings at home contests (football, volleyball, and basketball).
Please note that you cannot use your Booster Pass for playoff games.
Last Chance to Advertise in the Black & Gold Program
Thanks to the generous support of the AMHS Community, we are well on our way to meeting our underwriting goals for this year's Black & Gold Gala. Please consider underwriting a portion of the event or purchasing a program advertisement to promote your business by visiting theUnderwriting & Advertising page. Your advertisement will be seen by over 800 Gala attendees! The deadline for ad placement is this Friday, September 26th.
The Black & Gold Gala will be held on Saturday, November 8th, at the Signia by Hilton San Jose. This annual event celebrates our students and our school community. This year's featured headliner is comedian Mike Birbiglia. To reserve your tables and seats for this event, pleaseclick here. Registration will close on October 26th.
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COUNTED OUT: FILM SCREENING AND Q+A
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