Company's Macbeth opens this Thursday! Come out and support our amazing performers and crew members at the show. For tickets click here. Please visit our Facebook page for more photos from rehearsal.
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Félicitations! French Students Dazzle in Speaking Contest
Pictured from left to right: Shelby Lyon '18
, Kathryn Walsh '18 and Kasey Madsen '19
On Monday, March 20, four students representing Carondelet and De La Salle competed in the Les Amis de la Culture Française French Speaking Contest in Berkeley. Shelby Lyon '18, Kathryn Walsh '18, Kasey Madsen '19 and Alexej Webb (DLS) '19 competed against more than 50 other students who study French from around the Bay Area. The students were asked to speak about personal opinions and interests as well as cultural, historical and political topics. Kathryn Walsh, an AP French student, was able to move onto the second round, which was very admirable considering the stiff competition.
Reflecting
on her experience Kathryn said, "It was really cool to be in a room where everyone was speaking a mixture of French and English. My experience made me appreciate the French language even more, and it also reminded me that there are many ways to apply my knowledge of French outside of a classroom."
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Monet Comes to the Bay Area on French Field Trip
Students from French 3, French 3 Honors, French 4 and AP French traveled to the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco to see the exhibit "Monet: The Early Years" on March 21. Students were able to see some of Monet's works which are rarely on exhibit, including his first painting ever presented to the public when he was 17 years old. The students enjoyed a beautiful day absorbing the art and culture in the city.
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Joanne Magano '17: Violet Richardson Award Winner 2017
Congratulations to
Joanne Magano '17 who was
selected by the Soroptimist International of Diablo Vista as the recipient of the Violet Richardson Award 2017!
This award is given to exemplary young women who volunteer in their communities or schools and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Joanne was invited to the Annual Soroptimist International of Diablo Vista Luncheon on
Wednesday, March 22 where she was honored to receive the award and delivered a speech about her volunteer work. Joanne was recognized for her continued service tutoring children at the Monument Crisis Center, helping the homeless in San Francisco, volunteering at St. Anthony's, and interning at the Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office.
"While this award was meant to acknowledge my community service from the past four years, it serves as an inspiration and encouragement for me to continue volunteering even after I graduate from high school," Joanne said.
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Discover Your Future at Lunch Time Career Series
Students are invited to join us in the Center for Student Success for our lunch time Career Series. We will present valuable and exciting information about each path along with key information about related courses to take in high school and colleges with strong programs in each field.
We have invited guest speakers who are experts in their fields and are excited to share their personal career paths with our students. Your daughter will also have a chance to ask questions and see if a particular career path is interesting to her! Click here for the schedule and more information about our guests.
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The 5
th
Annual Uniform Exchange is Coming Wednesday, May 17!
The
Carondelet community is proud to be able to recycle gently worn uniform pieces from graduating seniors to incoming freshmen. Our inventory is subject to donations from the graduating seniors.
While quantities will vary, the inventory can consist of:
- White, blue, red, light grey and light blue polo shirts
- Plaid and grey skirts
- Khaki and blue pants
- Navy blue sweaters and vests with logo
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- Fleece zip-ups with logo
- Blue, red and white crew and hooded sweatshirts with logo
- Sports items and spirit wear with logo
- PE clothing
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Polos, Spirit Wear & Sweatshirts: $5 per used item, $10 new item
All Others: Skirts & Sweaters & Jackets: $10 per used item, $20 new item
Items may also be exchanged at the event.
Payment: Cash and checks made out to Carondelet High School - only
Note: Due to high demand and availability, purchases may be limited to five (5) items per student on the first offering.
*All proceeds benefit the Carondelet Parent Association Scholarship fund for graduating seniors.
Depending on availability after the first sale, future dates may be scheduled for sale of remaining items. Look for email notifications from Carondelet for future sale dates.
Wednesday, May 17
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Garaventa Center
Thank you for supporting the Carondelet Parent Association!
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Prepare for the Journey Ahead at College Preview Night
We are so excited to invite the class of 2018 and their parents to our Joint College Preview Night
.
This is your chance to hear from representatives from CSU, UC, private, out-of-state and community colleges who will be on hand to give parents and students an overview of the admissions process and review mock applications to illustrate how admissions decisions are made. The representatives will also address various topics, including: the role of the student, the role of the parent, the value of a liberal arts education, and navigating a large public college.
Before the general session, there will also be a
Mini-College Fair
from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. where the admissions representatives will be available to answer your questions concerning admissions, financial aid, student life etc.
Wednesday, April 5
6:30 p.m.
Location: Hofmann Center at De La Salle
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Planning a Magical Trip to England and Ireland
The Carondelet English Department is planning to take students on a trip to England and Ireland next summer, from June 4 to June 13, 2018. If your daughter is interested in touring Charles Dickens' London, visiting the Harry Potter studio, walking through the town of Bath (just as Jane Austen did!), spending a day with Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, taking a ferry to Dublin, and so much more, we would love to have her join us for our informational meeting. Parents/guardians welcome, too! "Biscuits" will be served. Please RSVP to Mrs. Kate Cutright '93.
Wednesday, April 26
6:30 p.m.
Location: Carondelet Library
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Getting Ready for the ACT? Check Out Our Prep Class
Carondelet is partnering with Kaplan Test Prep to offer an on-campus, 10-session ACT prep course for the upcoming June 10 ACT.
This course is designed to help students raise their test scores with six sessions taught by expert teachers and four full-length practice tests.
For more information about the course
check out this flyer.
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Company's Macbeth Opens This Thursday!
As part of this year's Winton Arts Festival, Carondelet and De
La Salle's Company presents Macbeth by William Shakespeare. This classic tale of paranoia and political ambition is one of Shakespeare's most influential works.
Performances begin
this Thursday and continue through
Saturday, April 8. There will also be some special faculty cameos during the
Thursday, April 6 performance. To purchase tickets,
click here or visit the De La Salle bookstore.
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Calling All Seniors: Last Chance to Win a $1,000 Scholarship?
The Carondelet Parent Association is offering five $1,000 scholarships to college-bound seniors through an essay competition. Participants must answer this question:
"You are required to spend the next year of your life in either the past or future. What year would you travel to and why? What experiences at Carondelet would aid you in this trip?"
Deadline: Monday, April 3
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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- and 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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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!
- The Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo needs volunteers to assist in setting up and operating their slide projector, amplifier, and microphones on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteers should be familiar with PowerPoint and laptop computers (PC or Mac).
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Gillian Cabral '17 Named
NCS Winter Sports Scholar Athlete
Gillian Cabral, a senior defender for the 2016-17 Carondelet soccer team, was announced as the Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area North Coast Section Winter Sports Scholar Athlete of the Year on Sunday night.
Gillian was outstanding for the Cougars this season, as she helped Carondelet to a 21-2-1 overall record and an NCS Division I Title game appearance, for the second straight year. The team captain played in 22 of the team's 24 games, playing every minute of the games she participated in.
She was a First Team All-East Bay Athletic League selection and was named the Cougars' Defensive Most Valuable Player. In addition to her outstanding performance on the pitch, Gillian carries a 4.30 cumulative grade point average in the classroom.
"I try to manage my academics and soccer, and I have high aspirations for my future," said Cabral. "I know the way to accomplish my goals are through school, but soccer has always been important to me. I play for teams that are an hour from my home, so it can be difficult to manage both. I can't procrastinate at all with my homework because I'm always on the move. I have to manage my time well."
To watch Gillian's full feature on Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area click here.
More News
JV Lacrosse Lends a Helping Hand by Making Blankets
For the third straight year, the Carondelet
junior varsity lacrosse team selected the Trevor's Eagle Blanket Foundation for their service project. All together, the team has donated over 100 blankets, which the foundation sends to children's hospitals to help comfort sick children.
If you would like more information about the foundation, please click here.
Athlete of The Week
As a pitcher, Sofia gave a dominating performance against San Ramon Valley last week. In the Cougars only game, she threw a complete game shutout to improve to 4-0 this season. She held the Wolves in check all game, collecting 11 strikeouts with two hits and two walks en route to her third straight complete-game shutout. This season, Sofia has a 0.72 ERA in 29 innings with 46 strikeouts and just six walks.
Go, Cougars!
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Early Bird Registration Ends Friday!
Don't miss out on fantastic savings for this fun event. Our annual golf tournament will be hosted at Blackhawk Country Club this year. Highlights include the 19th hole premium hosted cocktail reception, an exciting wine-and-sport-filled silent auction and a delicious clubhouse banquet awards dinner. Carondelet's highly-ranked golf team will even be on hand to hit drives for those who need a few extra yards.
The Swing for Science Golf Tournament benefits Carondelet's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program.
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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.
Upcoming opportunity: Food and beverages are needed for Incoming Frosh and Parent Night on Monday, April 3. Please deliver your items to the Garaventa Center back bar between 2:00 and 5:30 p.m. Please label each item with your daughter's name and ID number.
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.
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements and
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Angela Ricci.
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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.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
| Wednesday March, 29 |
Late Start (Carondelet Only)
9:10 a.m.
De La Salle Elections Special Schedule (3, 1, 5, 7) |
| Thursday, March 30 |
Macbeth - Opening Night
7:00 p.m.
Location: De La Salle Theatre |
| Friday, March 31 |
Macbeth
7:00 p.m.
Location: De La Salle Theatre
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| Sunday, April 2 |
Macbeth - Matinee
2:00 p.m.
Location: De La Salle Theatre |
| Tuesday, April 4 |
Parent Association Board Meeting (All Parents Welcome)
6:30 p.m.
Location: Faculty Room |
| Wednesday, April 5 |
Early Start
8:10 a.m.
Elections & Red Letter Day Special Schedule (3, 1, 5, 7)
Macbeth - School Matinee
10:00 a.m.
Location: DLS Theatre
Joint College Preview for Juniors & Parents
6:30 p.m.
Location: DLS Hofmann Center
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| Thursday, April 6 |
Macbeth
7:00 p.m.
Location: De La Salle Theatre
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| Friday, April 7 |
Senior Ball
Student Holiday/Faculty Professional Day |
| Saturday, April 8 |
Macbeth - Closing Night
7:00 p.m.
Location: De La Salle Theatre
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