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Holiday Cheer for our Troops
Christmas came early for the local chapter of Blue Star Moms.
Marissa Ennis '20
and
Mackenzie Sutton '21 joined Chapter President and family friend Christine McCracken and approximately 40 volunteers who created 1,000 care packages for our military troops currently serving overseas.
The volunteers filled boxes with "a little bit of home" - protein snacks, candies, hygiene items, books and comic books, coffee and teas, gum and mints, warm socks and hats. Each year, Blue StarMoms gathers donated items to send to troops over the holidays, as well as the postage to cover sending the boxes. It's a great way to let the women and men of the armed forces know that they are loved and their service is appreciated.
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Tutoring for Finals is Available!
Finals is right around the corner! If your daughter needs help preparing for final exams and wants individualized assistance, Carondelet's National Honor Society is here for her!
NHS tutors can help with study skills, specific class content, and quiz/test preparation. Please encourage your daughter to reach out to
nhstutoring@carondeleths.org to set up a time and be assigned with a tutor to meet her academic needs.
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All Parents Invited to December Meeting
The Parent Association Board is hosting its Holiday Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend!
Parent Association Holiday Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Lightle Residence
2897 Spring Creek Road in Walnut Creek
Please RSVP to Parent Association President Kris Earle.
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Textbooks On Sale Now!
Don't forget to purchase your daughter's Spring Semester textbooks before going on Christmas break! Visit our online bookstore vendor to see what required books or fees she will need to have for classes starting in January.
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Varsity Basketball Opens 2017-18 Season with a 2-1 Record at Mats Tip-Off Classic
The Carondelet varsity basketball team began its season last weekend, when it participated in the Mats Tip-off Classic, hosted by Miramonte High School.
In the three-day event, Carondelet played games against Oregon City High School (Thursday), Brookside Christian High School (Friday) and St. Joseph Notre Dame (Saturday), posting a 2-1 record.
In the Cougars opening game, Carondelet posted a 14-point (63-49) win over the Pioneers. Carondelet led 42-19 at halftime, before cruising to the double-digit victory. Read more here.
Carondelet's next game will be against Sacred Heart on
Saturday, Dec. 16.
The game will be played at Presentation High School in San Jose, as part of the Presentation Classic. The game between the Cougars and Fightin' Irish is scheduled to begin at
2:30 p.m.
Carondelet Athlete of the Week
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Ali Bamberger '18
Varsity Basketball
In the three games of the Mats Tip-Off Classic, Ali paced the Carondelet varsity basketball team with 19.0 points per game. In the tournament opener against Oregon City, she led the team with 19 points. On Friday, she led the Cougars with 23 points in a 57-38 victory over Brookside Christian. In the final game of the tournament, Ali had a team-high 21 points in a one-point loss to St. Joseph Notre Dame.
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Community Service Opportunities
Students can go to the Community Service Office to sign-up for the following service opportunities or to receive more information:
Alamo Elementary School's Winter Workshop is on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help students ages 5-11 make craft gifts for their families. They also need help with gift wrapping.
Attention All Seniors
: The Get Real Academy 2018, presented by Soroptimist International, is on Thursday, March 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel in Concord. The speakers and seminars focus on important life skills. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided. Sign up in the Community Service Office by Thursday, Dec. 7. There are only 14 spaces available.
The Monument Crisis Center's Senior Moments Program needs cookies for Friday, Dec. 15. The senior citizens love your delicious homemade cookies!
The Salvation Army's Toy Distribution is on Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 - 4 p.m.
The Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award Applications are available in the Community Service Office. This award recognizes young women between the ages of 14 and 18 who volunteer their time to make their community and world a better place. A $500 scholarship will be presented to the winner. The application deadline has been extended to Sunday, Dec. 31 due to the wildfires.
Volunteers are needed to help at the Carondelet Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students must wear their dress uniform. Snacks will be provided.
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PIP Hour Opportunities: Snacks for Finals!
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.
Upcoming Opportunity
Food and beverages are needed for this three-day event. There are assigned items per day. Deliver your items by 8:30 a.m. on Monday Dec. 18, Tuesday Dec. 19, and Wednesday, Dec. 20. Take note of the day you signed up for to ensure correct delivery. Please bring you items to the Garaventa Back Bar. Label EACH item with your name and your daughter's name and ID number.
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements and
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Renee Gistand.
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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, please contact Ms. Katie Almonte, Data Analyst.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
| Thursday, Dec. 7 |
Special Schedule 0-7 |
| Friday, Dec. 8 |
Mass of the Immaculate Conception
9:25 a.m.
Special Schedule |
| Wednesday, Dec. 13 |
Christmas Concert (complimentary admission!)
7 p.m.
DLS Hofmann Center
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| Thursday, Dec. 14 |
Special Schedule
Parent Association Holiday Meeting
6 p.m.
Home of the Lightle Family |
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