As part of this year's Lenten Project, we are participating in the Red Sand Project, which raises awareness about the human trafficking crisis in our community and around the world. Click here for information and learn how to get involved.
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Class of 2017: Red Letter Day Tomorrow
Attention all parents / guardians of seniors, Red Letter Day is
tomorrow, April 5.
This is the day for seniors to bring in all admissions decisions and offers of scholarships and grants that have not already been turned into their college counselors. We are happy to make copies and return the originals. The Red Letter Day assembly will include information about
college housing, ELM & EPT tests for CSUs, UC writing & waitlists, DVC update, final transcripts, graduation song practice and important graduation updates.
Please note: All information that students provide is
confidential and not shared with classmates. All admissions decisions and financial aid information is used for statistical purposes, scattergrams, in-house reports and the official school profile. We are very sensitive to the fact that students are not admitted to all of the schools to which they apply.
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Vehicle Registration Forms Are Due May 1
It's that time of year again. As you know, we have a limited number of parking spaces on campus, and any student who wishes to park on campus next year must fill out a Vehicle Registration Form. Forms are
due on
Monday, May 1
by 3:00 p.m. All registration paperwork must be submitted before parking applications will be considered.
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"S" Club Makes Easter Baskets for Children in Need
Easter is almost here, and the "S" (Soroptimist) Club has been busy making Easter baskets for the children at Shelter, Inc. The students also donated all of the items in each basket! They are women of heart who are truly carrying on the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph by serving the dear neighbor.
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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 explore 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 Tomorrow!
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.
Tomorrow
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 Closing Soon!
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 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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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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Volunteer applications are available at the Ygnacio Valley Library for their Summer Reading Program. All applications must be submitted by Sunday, April 30 to be considered.
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Kelly Kern Sets School Record In Pole Vault, Again.
Two weeks ago, freshman pole vaulter Kelly Kern set a school record when she vaulted 11'4" at the East Bay Athletic League Center Meet. Her vault broke her older sister Katie's previous school record of 11'3", which she set in 2016.
Last weekend, Kelly competed in the Stanford Invitational and set a new school record by almost eight inches. She cleared the bar at the Stanford Invite at 11'11.75" and tied for first place in the competition.
More News
Watch Construction of our Athletics Complex - Live!
Construction of the Carondelet Athletics Complex is officially underway. You can check out the progress at the site any time by visiting our two live video feeds with views of the swimming pool and the athletic field. We are so excited for you to be part of the action. For more information on the complex
click here.
Athlete of The Week
Gabriella had another outstanding week with the Carondelet varsity softball team, posting a 0.727 batting average (8-for-11) with three doubles, four RBI and three runs scored. For the season, Gabriella leads the team with a 0.593 average, 9 RBI and 11 runs scored.
Go, Cougars!
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Support STEM at Carondelet!
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.
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, April 5 |
Early Start
8:15 a.m.
Elections & Red Letter Day Special Schedule (3, 1, 5, 7)
Macbeth - School Matinee
10:00 a.m.
Location: De La Salle 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
7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Location: The California Academy of Sciences
Student Holiday/Faculty Professional Day |
| Saturday, April 8 |
Macbeth - Closing Night
7:00 p.m.
Location: De La Salle Theatre
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| Tuesday, April 11 |
Special Schedule (0-7)
Holy Week Liturgy
9:55 a.m.-11:15 a.m. |
| Wednesday, April 12 |
Student Holiday/Faculty Professional Day |
| Thursday, April 13-Sunday, April 23 |
Easter Break |
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