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| On Friday, Oct. 21, our community gathered to pray for DLS alumnus Ryan Abele '16 and they sang a powerful acoustic rendition of "Love Will Hold Us Together." To see more photos, visit our Facebook page. |
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Athletics Complex Heads to Walnut Creek Planning Commission This Thursday!
Carondelet's
plans to build a state-of-the-art athletics complex for our girls will go before the Walnut Creek Planning Commission this Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. We are encouraging our families and supporters to get our message across loud and clear that this project is important to the experiences and opportunities for our girls.
For 50 years, Carondelet's student athletes have had no fields or outdoor facilities to call home. Our young women deserve better. They deserve to have the same opportunities and experiences as our brothers across the street and the other high school students in the area.
It is time to level the playing field.
The meeting on Oct. 27 is the final step to obtain the essential Planning Commission recommendation in order to proceed on to the City Council in November for final approval.
Join us in sending a strong message to the city that our young women deserve equity, and they deserve a safe, welcoming "home field" to practice, play, and build the lasting bonds of sisterhood that open up future opportunities and last a lifetime.
Here's how you can help:
- Sign our petition today!
- Share the petition with your friends by email or through social media, including Facebook.
- Attend the Walnut Creek Planning Commission meeting on Thursday in your Cougars gear to show your support. Please RSVP here so we know how many people to expect.
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Carondelet's New STEM Additions Include 3D Printer
By Caitlin Papalia '20
This year, Carondelet had the privilege of purchasing a 3D printer for our school
community. The uPrint SE PLUS® 3D print
er, from the brand Stratysys®, allows you to make three-dimensional models of objects that look exactly like the real thing, but are made of plastic.
This technology can help in the process of inventing new ideas and concepts. Models are created initially from a software application such as computer aided drafting, known as CAD. The image is then transferred over to the 3D printer after everything is drawn out so that it can be made into a plastic model.
According to Mr. Randy Grishaber, one of our physics teachers and The Engineering Club @ Carondelet (TECC) moderator, "As a unique application of this type of technology, x-ray images from a patient can be converted into a three-dimensional computer model that the printer can read and then print out so that a physician could see a patient's actual anatomy prior to conducting an operation." Read the full article here.
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Mikayla Scott '17 Named the 2017 D.A.R. Good Citizen
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Each fall, Carondelet is invited by the Anne Loucks Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to select a student as our D.A.R. Good Citizen.
The faculty and staff select three seniors who they believe exemplify the core values of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism, which are the cornerstones of the D.A.R. This year, the faculty and staff selected Sophia Colello, Vanessa Dalpiaz and Mikayla Scott.
Of these three exemplary nominees, the senior class selected Mikayla Scott as the class of 2017 D.A.R. Good Citizen. Now, Mikayla will have the opportunity to compete for our local chapter's scholarship. Congratulations, Mikayla!
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BSU Creates Beautiful Mural in Antioch
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Members of Carondelet and De La Salle's Black Student Union spent a beautiful Sunday serving the community of Turner Elementary School in Antioch. They transformed a plain wall into a beautiful piece of art that students of the East County Student Programs will enjoy for years to come.
Carondelet students, led by club president Niaja Nolan '17 along with their club moderators, Ms. Thor and Mrs. Cutright '93, enjoyed a day of hard work, camaraderie, sunshine, sisterhood and art.
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Disney's High School Musical Opening Soon!
Company's next production is almost here! We hope that you will support all of our Carondelet and De La Salle performers in Disney's High School Musical.
Based on the acclaimed Disney Channel Original Movie, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, this show is a modern coming-of-age story about discovering your true passion. Filled with energetic pop tunes and an inspiring message about the importance of being yourself, this production is an absolute must see.
Please mark your calendar for our performances on Nov. 10, 11, 12, 17 and 19 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. "Go, Wildcats!" |
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Raising Resilient Girls Event 11/9
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 9, for an evening with Girls Leadership co-founder
Simone Marean.
Location: Carondelet Garaventa Center
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ms. Marean will explain the challenges girls face today
, the reasons why we see
girls struggling, and what we can do to help them. Simone will discuss how to help girls practice assertive self-expression, emotional intelligence and healthy relationships, preparing them for a life of personal and social leadership.
Her engaging presentation covers the development of girl dynamics from preschool
through high school. This program will help you create a more emotionally intelligent, resilient and confident girl who knows how she feels, says what she needs and responds courageously to her mistakes.
Please RSVP here
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Make Your Reservations for Visions of Christmas Today!
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We are now accepting reservations for our Visions of Christmas events!
If you haven't made your reservation yet, now is a good time to take a look at your schedule and reserve your spot.
Visions events run from Tuesday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 4.
Visit the Visions web page for the specific event dates, times, and prices. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Junior Varsity Water Polo Wins Delta Shootout
Last week the Carondelet junior varsity water polo team played five games and posted a perfect record. After an 8-4 EBAL win over Monte Vista, the Cougars went on to post four straight victories to win the tournament crown at the Delta Shootout.
Carondelet opened the Delta Shootout on Friday with an 8-4 win over Foothill, then defeated Liberty, 17-4 to end day one. On the second day of the event, the Cougars posted a 7-4 win over Amador Valley, before defeating California 7-6 in a sudden victory championship game. Carondelet and California will meet again this week when the Cougars travel to San Ramon to take on the Grizzlies on Thursday in the final game of the season.
The Cougars have won their last 10 games and have an overall record of 19-2 this season. Carondelet is 6-1 in EBAL play.
More News
Winter Sports Registration Due Friday, Oct. 28
Attention all basketball and soccer athletes
and parents! Winter sports registration is due this Friday, Oct. 28.
Athletes will need to complete the online registration forms and submit an up-to-date physical in order to tryout the week of Nov. 7. Registration forms submitted after the due date will be processed on a first come, first served basis. This may affect tryout clearance.
Winter Tryout Schedule
Tryouts for the winter season are coming up!
Basketball and soccer
tryouts will be held from
Monday, Nov. 7
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Friday, Nov. 11
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Basketball tryouts will be held in the Carondelet Gym. Freshmen and JV tryouts will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by varsity tryouts from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For questions regarding basketball tryouts, contact head varsity basketball coach Elgin Leslie at coachelgin@icloud.com.
The soccer tryouts will take place at Arbolado Park from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Varsity callbacks will be on Friday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at De La Salle. For questions regarding soccer tryouts, contact head varsity soccer coach Amy Apodaca at cattlerancher@sbcglobal.net.
Athlete of The Week
GOLF - Varsity
Carissa Wu '20
In the 2016 East Bay Athletic League Girls Golf Tournament at the Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa, Carissa led the Cougars with a 2-under par round of 70. Carissa recorded four birdies with just two bogeys in the round. In her first year with the golf team, Carissa has been solid addition for Carondelet this season, posting a 40.8 stroke average while playing in 16 events for the Cougars
Go, Cougars!
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Community Service Opportunities
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Duck Race 2016: The De La Salle and Carondelet Jefferson Awards, Students In Action and DLS NHS Clubs will be selling ducks for $1 in the Carondelet Community Service Office this week.
All of your duck purchases will help the
Walking Winton Warriors Team raise money for the Light the Night Walk for Mr. Olwell and in honor of everyone in our community who has battled blood cancer. The race will take place on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the DLS pool.
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For Halloween, the "S" Club and the Jefferson Awards, Students In Action Team are collecting peanut butter, canned tuna, and mac & cheese for the Monument Crisis Center. If you would like to donate, please bring them to the Community Service Office by Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is looking for student volunteers to help with the annual Light the Night Walk scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5 in
Walnut Creek. There are many different service opportunities - banner decorations, lantern duty, mission tent/survivor lounge and much more! For more information, click here, or contact the volunteer coordinator, Anna Tyson, at Anna.Tyson@lls.org. Additionally, if you would like to be part of the walk,
The Jefferson Awards, Students In Action Teams at Carondelet and De La Salle High Schools have come together to create the Walking Winton Warriors team.
For fundraising and additional information please click here.
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Reminder: Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season has begun, and we would like to give you a few helpful reminders about staying healthy. To make sure everyone can maintain their health, we ask that you stay home when you are sick, wash your hands frequently and drink plenty of water. Also, make sure to get plenty of rest and exercise. We hope that you all have a healthy and happy fall season.
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PIP Hour Opportunities
Looking for a way to get involved and earn your 20 PIP hours? Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page of the website for a list of available opportunities.
Open House 11/6: Desserts, finger food, and water are needed for the event. Deliver your items by 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. Please bring food to the tables located outside of the Garaventa Center. Label each item with your daughter's name and ID number.
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Angela Ricci at
aricci@carondeleths.org
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Subscribe to Our E-Newsletter
Would you like to add another email address to our E-Newsletter distribution list? If so, you can easily do this on your own by subscribing to our newsletter through this link.
As a reminder, this will ONLY add you to our E-Newsletter distribution list, it will not update any of your information in PowerSchool. For PowerSchool updates, you will need to contact Data Analyst Ms. Katie Almonte, at kalmonte@carondeleths.org.
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Student Announcements
Make sure you always know what's going on at Carondelet. Check this section every
week for the latest updates on fun lunch time activities, evening events and upcoming deadlines.
Click here to find all of the announcements for the current week.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
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St. Marty's Party
3:00 p.m.
Walnut Creek Planning Commission
(Athletics Complex on the agenda)
7 p.m.
1666 N. Main St., Walnut Creek
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| Thursday, Oct. 27 - Friday, Oct. 28 |
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| Monday, Oct. 31 |
NCAA Info Night
6:30 p.m.
DLS Hofmann Center
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Tuesday, Nov. 1
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Kairos
All Saints' Day Mass
9:35 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
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| Wednesday, Nov. 2 |
Kairos
Early Start
8:15 a.m.
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| Thursday, Nov. 3 |
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| Friday, Nov. 4 |
First Friday Mass
Chapel
7:50 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.
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