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Congrats to our varsity dance team for winning two first-place awards as well as Grand Champion honors at Nationals! For more details check out our Athletics section below.
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Cultural Exchange: Students Connect with Our Sister School in France
Our French 3 Honors class is going back to Carondelet's roots with their latest project. It all began when one of our talented French teachers, Mrs. Jennifer Mammola, was put in contact with her counterpart Ms. Valerie Jamison, an English teacher at Saint Jacques de Compostelle, a CSJ high school in Le Puy, France. The Sisters of St. Joseph started their incredible work in Le Puy in the 17th century, and now, our students have the chance to reconnect with this amazing place through this special project.
The students in Le Puy sent our students an introductory video talking about their school in English. In turn, our students will be sending them a similar video about life at Carondelet in French. The ultimate goal of this project is to pair each French student with a Carondelet student and have them correspond with each other on a regular basis.
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A New Spin on
Romeo and Juliet
Ms. Cutright's English 1
Honors
class is making Shakespeare come alive. The students were tasked with performing their own creative versions of the prologue from
Romeo and Juliet.
This is Rachel Gotvald '20
playing her ukulele and singing the piece to an original melody. Awesome job Rachel!
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Students Serve the Dear Neighbor Through Urban Plunge
Every year, junior religion classes participate in Urban Plunge, an immersive service experience with the St. Anthony Foundation and other
service organizations in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. Our students were able to serve and prepare food in the dining room, process clothing donations for the Free Clothing Program, interact with the elderly at a senior center, and deliver meals to the homebound. Part of the service day includes eating lunch with the guests at the St. Anthony dining room.
A group of students also visited St. Boniface Catholic Church where the Gubbio Project provides a place for the homeless to sleep and rest during for the day. In addition, students listened to a speaker from the Fr. Alfred Addiction Recovery Program talk about his recovery experience.
This program gives students the opportunity to practice what they learn in class. The St. Anthony Foundation stresses their mission of serving others with dignity and respect. Our students embrace this service with enthusiasm and compassion. The day is a powerful expression of "Serving the dear neighbor without distinction."
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Summer School Registration is Live!
Summer @ Carondelet is back! This year, we are offering a variety of co-ed middle and high school courses to help your kids get an academic edge this summer. We also have programs specifically for girls with our middle school sports clinics and a Girls Leadership program designed for 4th & 5th graders to allow them to explore their leadership skills. Whether your kids are looking to get ahead or have some fun in the sun, we've got it all.
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Parent Education Night: ABCs of Underage Partying 3/13
What happens if you host a party for your teen? What happens if your teen hosts a party while you're away? We invite all parents to join us for an important evening about the
ABCs of underage partying. This event will give you the opportunity to watch the "Every 15 Minutes" video and hear about what the students learned during the program the week before.
Our panel of experts include a police officer, deputy district attorney and insurance agent who will talk to parents about the criminal and civil liabilities you could face if you host a party for teens. Following the presentation, our experts will hold a question and answer session aimed at teaching parents how to keep their teens safe regarding drugs and alcohol.
Monday, March 13
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Garaventa Center
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New Event Brings Dads Together for March Madness
March Madness will be here before you know it, and tickets for Carondelet's newest event are
on sale now! All of the proceeds from the event will benefit our championship athletic program. For questions or interest in taco truck and bar sponsorship opportunities please contact
Kathleen Henggeler.
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Last Call to Register for Our Mother-Daughter Retreat
Carondelet's Annual Mother-Daughter Retreat is this Sunday, Feb 26. This is a special time for mothers and daughters to explore, affirm and celebrate their unique bond in a renewing, relaxing and spiritually enriching atmosphere. The event includes the retreat, coffee/juice service, brunch and celebration of the Mass.
The retreat is open to all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, alumnae and their daughters who are in high school, college or beyond. We look forward to seeing you there!
Financial assistance is available. For further information call Stacie Besagno at 925.686.5353 ext. 158, or Sarah Alpert at ext. 156 or Sister Joann at ext. 179.
Sunday, Feb. 26
9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$25/per person (includes brunch and the retreat)
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Tickets to Carondelet's annual Crab Feed, on are on sale now! Enjoy delicious crab and tri-tip; test your luck on the 50/50 game; bid on one of the delectable desserts offered during our auction; anticipate winning a coveted raffle prize; and dance the night away.
Parents, sign up today to earn PIP hours. We need volunteers to tend bar, supervise tables with student servers, serve as sous chefs to Chef Jerry, and help with clean up at the end of the event. This is a fun-filled volunteer opportunity organized by the Parent Association with all proceeds going to benefit our girls. This is also one of your last opportunities to fulfill your PIP hour requirement for the 2016-2017 school year. Thank you in advance!
Saturday, March 4
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Community Service Opportunities
Interested in making a difference in your community? Want to help your dear neighbor? Please come to the Community Service Office to learn more about current service opportunities and how you can get involved!
- CHS Crab Feed: Volunteer to be a server at this fun event on Saturday, March 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pasta and salad will be provided.
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The 2016-17 Carondelet varsity dance team after getting their medals and national championship banners at the 2017 JAMZ Nationals in Las Vegas, Nev.
Varsity Dance Win Grand Champion Honors at JAMZ Nationals
Congratulations to our varsity dance team on their National Championship performances at the JAMZ Nationals. They were named National Grand Champions after a first place routine in Varsity Pom. Carondelet also earned a second national title with a first place finish for its Varsity Jazz routine.
For its Varsity Pom routine, Carondelet received the highest score (out of 44 schools) to capture Grand Champion honors. It was an unbelievably exciting experience and a perfect way to end the season!
More News
Basketball Top Seed in NCS Championship
Following a 24-4 record during the regular season, the varsity basketball team received the top seed in this year's NCS/Les Schwab Tires Division I Girls' Basketball Championship. The Cougars will open the championship at home tonight against the Santa Rosa Panthers. Ticket prices for all NCS Championship games are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors, students and children.
***The Carondelet All-Sport Season Pass will not be valid for North Coast Section playoff games.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Soccer in Semifinals of NCS Championships
The varsity soccer team is off to a great start in the 2017 NCS/Les Schwab Tires Girls' Division I Winter Soccer Championships. The Cougars are 2-0 and will host California on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Carondelet is the top seed in the bracket. The three remaining teams include No. 2 Liberty, No. 3 Monte Vista and No. 5 California. The two semifinal games will be played on Wednesday night, with the championship game scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 at Dublin High School.
The Cougars advanced to the semifinals with a 3-2 win over College Park on Feb. 15, in the opening round, then defeated Granada, 1-0, on Feb. 18, in the quarterfinals.
Athlete of The Week
Keeley has been a key starter for the Cougars this season, and last week she really shined. Her sheer determination, work rate, speed and ability, led her to score two goals in the North Coast Section opener against College Park. These goals pushed Carondelet past the Falcons in a game where the Cougars trailed midway through the second half. Keeley's great attitude and pure love for the game and her teammates make her a team favorite!
Go, Cougars!
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Chair People Needed for Grad Night!
Parent volunteers are needed for Grad Night. This will give you the opportunity to work with other parents to make Grad Night a safe and sober evening for our young women and men. We need a chair person to represent Carondelet, a chair person to assemble the memory wall boards and a chair person in charge of setup and clean up. Any questions or inquires, please contact
Cheryl Stanton
at 925.698.6681.
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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.
Reminder
: PIP hours must be completed by April 30 for the 2016-2017 school year. We still need volunteers for several events, check out the opportunities below. Contact Angela Ricci if you would like to check how many hours you have completed or need help registering for an event.
Cookies & Bars for Mother-Daughter Retreat:
Please deliver your items between 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 to the Garaventa Center. Label each item MD Retreat with your daughter's name and ID number.
Crab Feed: Volunteers are needed for the Crab Feed on Saturday, March 4. Come meet new friends, have fun and earn double PIP hours. We still have a variety of positions open.
2 PIP Hours will be given for 2 dozen donuts, muffins or croissants.
Please deliver your items between 6:15 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. on M
onday, March 6
to the Faculty Room. Label each item with your daughter's name and ID number.
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements and
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Angela Ricci.
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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.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
Wednesday, Feb. 22
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Early Start
8:15 a.m.
Special Schedule (3, S, 1, 5, 7)
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| Sunday, Feb. 26 |
9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Garaventa Center
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| Wednesday, March 1 |
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
9:50 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
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| Friday, March 3 |
First Friday Mass
7:30 a.m.
Location: Chapel |
| Saturday, March 4 |
Crab Feed
5:30 p.m.
Location: Garaventa Center |
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