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Each semester our students are given various opportunities to reflect and grow in their sisterhood on retreats. Most recently, our juniors enjoyed a fruitful experience on their Shalom Retreat.
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Welcome to Our New Chief Financial Officer, Lynn MacDonald!
Please join us in welcoming Carondelet's new CFO, Lynn MacDonald, who previously spent six years as CFO of the Saint Mary's College
Business School
.
Lynn has been in financial management throughout her career, both in nonprofit and for profit organizations, most of which were start-ups.
"I am committed to superior education and empowering young women to build strong futures and careers," she said.
Lynn received her B.A. in Psychology and her M.B.A. in Marketing from Miami University, and holds a CPA certificate from the State of Arizona.
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Students Participate in the Walk for Life
On Saturday, Jan. 21, several Carondelet and De La Salle students participated in the Walk for Life in San Francisco. Accompanied by thousands of peaceful and prayerful marchers, the students stood up for the dignity of every human life. Each year, Carondelet's Human Life Club makes the Walk for Life their main event, and they are proud to celebrate their respect for life on and off campus.
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Students: Apply Now for Upcoming Summer Opportunities!
Summer will be here before you know it, and if your daughter is excited about pursuing her passion or discovering her path, this is a great time for her to explore her options with jobs or internships.
One great way to meet employers and take a look at different job prospects is a job fair. This flyer provides information about a fair in Dublin on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. At the event, your daughter will be able to meet employers and ask questions about these opportunities.
If she's looking for even more options, she can check out the "Summer Opportunities" folder on
Schoology
to get continuous updates about exciting options that can spark her passion.
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Parent Education Night: Difficult Conversations
We all want our kids to be safe - physically, emotionally and spiritually.
As parents, we have to teach them how to stay safe and this requires
having difficult conversations about tough topics
. To help our parent community feel more confident in
tackling these issues, our Parent Association has invited a panel of
experts to discuss these topics and answer your questions. The find out more about the panelists, click here.
Thursday, Feb. 9
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garaventa Center
Carondelet Parents: RSVP Here
De La Salle Parents:
RSVP Here
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RISE Up, Carondelet! Join us 2/13
Now in our fifth year of celebrating the international One Billion Rising mass action, Carondelet is taking on a larger role this year as a host site.
Members of the community-at-large are invited to campus to join with us as we rise in solidarity to end violence against women. In addition to a number of student-focused events beginning on Feb. 9, we will also host a student-led community-wide event, "Carondelet Rising: Empowering Women to be Agents of Change."
The program will include guest speakers, including Concord Mayor Laura Hoffmeister, engaging activities, dancing (we'll teach "Break the Chain"), a "Rise Up" performance by our nationally acclaimed dance team, informational booths, and more. Please mark your calendar!
Monday, Feb. 13
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
T-Shirts On Sale Now!
We have also designed special T-shirts for the event! You can
purchase your t-shirt here. We have light pink and white options, and
as a reminder, these pieces can be worn as spirit wear.
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Register Now for 2/26 Mother-Daughter Retreat
Carondelet's Annual Mother-Daughter retreat 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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Get group ticket discounts now through Feb. 17!
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. Opportunities will be listed in CERVIS soon, check back to sign up. This is a fun-filled volunteer opportunity organized by the Parent Association with all proceeds going to benefit our girls. Thank you in advance!
Saturday, March 4
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Financial Aid Applications Due 2/6
Financial Aid applications for the 2017-18 school year are now available here!
Note: PSAS has been bought by FACTS so you will need to create a new account in their system. Contact Terri Meehan at 925.686.5353 ext. 152 or tmeehan@carondeleths.org with any questions.
Applications are due on Monday, Feb. 6.
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Community Service Opportunities
Please come to the Community Service Office to sign-up for the following service opportunities:
- Tutor and mentor children at the Monument Crisis Center on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. You must fill out a volunteer application and attend one of the mandatory training sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 25 or Thursday, Jan. 26 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
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Reminder: Carondelet time sheets are due to the Community Service Office on
Friday, Jan. 27. To be eligible to receive the President's Volunteer Service Award, the minimum amount of community service hours needed are:
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Attention All Seniors
: The Get Real Academy 2017 presented by Soroptimist International will be held on Thursday, March 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel in Concord. The speakers and seminars will focus on the important skills young women need for their futures such as: financial guidance, as well as health and relationship advice. Breakfast, snacks and lunch will be provided. Sign up in the Community Service Office by Thursday, Jan. 26. There are only 14 spaces available.
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Carondelet student volunteers are needed to help with the prospective student and parent interviews for the Class of 2021 on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. You must wear your dress uniform. Snacks will be provided. Sign-up in the Community Service Office.
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You can make a difference by tutoring children (Grades 1 through 4) and helping with art classes at The Bus Stop After School Program. Six tutors are needed on Mondays and/or Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the Walnut Creek United Methodist Church. Pick up a volunteer application and a photo release form in the Community Service Office.
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Carondelet vs. Archbishop Mitty Game Night
Food Truck
Coming to Carondelet Tomorrow
Like pizza & basketball? Join us for a slice this Wednesday, Jan. 25 and cheer on your Carondelet Cougars as they go toe-to-toe against Archbishop Mitty of San Jose.
Slice of Italeigh Pizza Truck will be on campus serving up pizza, salads, fancy fries, and bacon mac & cheese balls from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Carondelet and Mitty are scheduled to play three games with freshman tip off at 3:30 p.m., followed by the junior varsity game at 5 p.m. The highly-anticipated varsity game is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Carondelet comes into the game No. 1 in the North Coast Section Division I rankings by MaxPreps. Mitty enters the game as the Central Coast Section Division II top-ranked team. The Monarchs are also ranked No. 2 in California and No. 2 nationally.
More News
Track and Field Parent Meeting on 2/6
All parents with daughters who are interested in participating in track and field for the 2017 season are required to attend this meeting.
Carondelet will be selling track and field shorts ($18), biker ($15) and uniform tops ($25). We accept cash and checks only. The top is the same at 2016, so if you have a top from last year, you do not need to purchase a new one.
Hofmann Center, De La Salle High School
Spring Sport Tryout Registration
Spring sports registration is due by Friday, Jan. 27, and must be completed through SportsWare Online. Student-athletes who complete their registration by the due date will be cleared for tryouts. Registration forms submitted after the due date will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. This may affect tryout clearance. Please refer to this registration information link before starting the process. If you have any questions please contact Head Athletic Trainer, Stephanie Buika at sbuika@carondeleths.org.
Athlete of The Week
In the absence of her co-captain, Lauren Vega '19, Caroline ran team warm ups and pushed them to work harder in practice. Her leadership led the Cougars to victories over California (52-47) and Livermore (67-11). Caroline had a breakout game against Livermore helping to shut down their offense.
Go, Cougars!
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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.
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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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
| Tuesday, Jan. 24 |
Freshman Parent Course Scheduling Info Evening
7 p.m.
Location: Garaventa Center
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| Wednesday, Jan.25 |
Special Schedule (3,1,5,7)
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Friday, Jan. 27
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Student Holiday/Faculty Professional Day
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| Tuesday, Jan. 31 |
Scheduling Info & PSAT Session for Sophs/Parents
7 p.m.
Location: Garaventa Center |
| Wednesday, Feb. 1 |
Pancake Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Late Start
9:10 a.m.
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| Thursday, Feb. 2 |
Soccer Senior Night
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| Friday, Feb. 3 |
First Friday Mass
7: 30 a.m.
Location: Chapel |
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