May 16, 2017
Senior Council

Last Friday, Senior Council organized the final event for the year, "Senior Sunset."
At the beginning of the school year, students participated in "Senior Sunrise," which signified the beginning of the girls' final year together. Now as the sun sets on senior year, the Class of 2017 is cherishing their final days together. Thank you to Senior Council and moderator Mrs. Janine Orr '89 for all that you've done to make this year extra-special! See more pics here!

Grad Night: Half of Our Volunteer Positions STILL Empty -- Please Help!

Grad Night is this Sunday and we still need over 20 volunteers. Please help us make this evening special for the Class of 2017 - we want them to have a fun and safe place to celebrate their accomplishments, but we need YOUR help.  

Sunday, May 21 - Grad Night 
Volunteers still needed for the following positions:
Memory Wall setup and takedown  --- 4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (7 PIP hours)
check-in --- 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (6 PIP hours)
security --- 5:15 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. (20 PIP hours)
dealers and casino help  ---  8:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. (7 PIP hours)
breakfast  --- 2:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.  (5 PIP hours) 

Pick a job that fits your schedule.    Sign up here.

Thank you for your support and all you do for Carondelet!

The 5 th Annual Uniform Exchange is Tomorrow

SENIORS! Donate your gently used uniform items now. Simply bring them to the Dean's Office or email Susan Smith . 


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
  • Fleece zip-­ups with logo
  • Blue, red and white crew and hooded sweatshirts with logo
  • Sports items and spirit wear with logo
  • PE clothing
Prices:   
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.
 
We hope you can join us!
Wednesday, May 17
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Garaventa Center

Cash & Check ONLY 
 

If you have any questions please contact Susan Smith.
 
Thank you for supporting the Carondelet Parent Association!

State of the School

As the academic year winds down, our exciting plans for Carondelet's future continue to move full speed ahead! Join us for the final Parent meeting of the year to hear from President Bonnie Cotter and Principal Kevin Cushing about the state of our school and how our signature projects - the Athletics Complex and STEAM Center - are evolving, and learn about exciting new programming that's on the horizon. This will be a casual conversation (no PowerPoint!) and we'll answer all of your questions about next year and beyond.  Light refreshments will be served.  We hope to see you there!

Thursday, May 25
6:30-8 p.m. 
Convent Community Room
Please RSVP through Cervis
 
Does Your Daughter Need a Lift?
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As we approach Summer break, there's no need to worry about how to get your daughters to summer camp or activities. Zum can get your daughters where they need to be each day for a fun-filled Summer! Pickup times around your schedule and rides home, too! Enjoy exclusive carpool pricing to and from Carondelet High School. Register for Carondelet carpool rides by May 31 and receive $50 worth of Zum ride credits! You will also automatically enter a drawing to win an upgrade to $100 worth of Zum ride credits!

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Yearbooks are HERE!

Yearbooks will be distributed May 16 and May 17. All students will receive a book (no need to pre-order).

Students who have outstanding balances/items with the following departments will not receive their yearbook until all their accounts are up to date.
  • Student Accounts (tuition)
  • Cafeteria (outstanding balance)
  • Athletics (fees or uniform)
  • Deans (detentions)
  • Library (books or fees)
Please bring all accounts up to good standing this week to avoid a yearbook being withheld. 

Congratulations to all the Yearbook students on a beautiful book!  
Register Today for August SAT Test

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Last week the College Board went live with 2017-2018 SAT registration, and details for the new August SAT were announced. While the summer date is attractive to many students and offers seniors an opportunity to take the SAT in time for EA/ED deadlines, one issue remains: testing centers open for August 26 are limited.

If you plan to take the August SAT, you need to register as soon as possible. In most regions, the number of open centers is far lower than on other test dates. You can find out more at the College Board center search page. You can also register with your account at the College Board website. Most students have an existing account from the PSAT.  

Please register today if you are planning to take the August SAT test.
Online Course Offerings from College of the Siskiyous

Carondelet has partnered with College of the Siskiyous to give students an incredible advantage - for FREE. This summer, as part of the Early College Credit Program, students may enroll in online Siskiyous courses that will fulfill GE requirements for UC and CSU schools. Note: Students interested in enrolling in a spring course should have a free period. AP students need to be sure not to take overlapping courses. AP Psychology students should not sign up for psychology classes.

There is no cost for the course except for purchasing the text.

View the core GE Humanities courses and info flyer here.
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Spain Trip 2018

Join us during Easter break 2018 on a journey of culture, language, self-discovery, and friendship filled with unforgettable moments. Celebrate Easter mass in a local church, practice Flamenco dance, make your own ceramic tile in Seville, Spanish cooking lesson in toledo, savor delicious paella, Tapas y mucho más!

Want to learn more? Visit the Spanish Vistas Trip Site. 

For more information, e-mail
Ms. Eva Green at egreen@carondeleths.org
Ms. Ivette MacLean at imaclean@carondeleths.org.

 ¡Vámonos a España!

Making Summer Plans? Check Out Our Courses!


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.
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!
  • Sign-up to bake cookies for the Monument Crisis Center's Senior Moments Program for Friday, May 19. The senior citizens love your homemade cookies! 
  • The Hope Walk is on Saturday, May 20 at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Volunteers are needed to cheer and direct the participants along the route, help pass out water, etc. The orientation starts at 7:30 a.m., and refreshments will be provided. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area to provide support, education, and hope free of charge to anyone facing cancer.
  • The Concord Senior Center needs volunteers this summer and/or fall to teach the senior citizens how to use their electronic devices, Facebook, etc. You can pick the day and time that fits your schedule.
  • The Monument Crisis Center needs counselors for their Summer Camp. Counselors will lead summer campers in a variety of activities. There is a Mandatory Training on June 14 or June 15 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Summer Camp is every Wednesday and Thursday from June 21 through July 27. If you are interested, please email summercampmcc@gmail.com , call Maggie Cremin at (925) 825-7751, Ext. 125, or call Liliana Campos at (925) 825-7751, Ext. 126.
  • This summer, be a counselor at John Muir Mountain Day Camp in Martinez.  Help children ages 7-12 with crafts, projects, play games, make sourdough bread, etc. There is a mandatory training session on Sunday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Session 1 is July 17 - 21 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session 2 is July 24 - 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This is a very rewarding experience!
  • Volunteers are needed for the Concord Senior Center's Mad Hatter Tea and Fundraiser on Saturday, July 22. There are several dates available to do food preparation, decorations, etc. If you are interested in volunteering, please attend a meeting on Thursday, June 9from 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center located at 2727 Parkside Circle in Concord.



   
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Courtney Klausen '19 Wins NCS Diving Championship
Sophomore Shelby Bates '20 Finishes Eighth Overall

At the 2017 North Coast Section Diving Championships on May 11, two Carondelet High School student-athletes qualified for the event. Courtney Klausen '19 and Shelby Bates '20, both had outstanding performances in the sectional championship. 
Courtney posted a competition score of 455.60 and took home individual medalist honors. Courtney finished 11.65 points ahead of second place finisher Emily Reed of San Ramon Valley High School. 

Freshman Shelby Bates also had a strong performance, as she finished the day with 376.25 total points. Shelby had a top-10 finish, placing eighth overall. With her first place finish in the NCS Championships, Courtney Klausen advances to the CIF State Swimming & Diving Championships, which will be held May 19-20 at the Clovis Olympic Swim Complex, at Clovis West High School in Clovis, Calif. The girls diving finals will begin at 8:30 a.m., on Friday, May 19. Joining Courtney at the CIF State Swimming & Diving Championships will be Cougars swimmer Christy Neufeld '19 . 

Christy qualified for the state championships in the 500-meter freestyle, and will participate in the prelims on Friday. The swimming finals will be held on Saturday. Swimming events will begin at 2:30 p.m. both days. 


Track & Field Takes Top Spot at EBAL Championship
For the second straight year, the Carondelet track and field team won the East Bay Athletic League Championship. Along the way to a score of 132 points, the Cougars set a few new meet records. 

The Carondelet 4x100 meter team of Mia Avila '18 , Mikayla Scott '17 , Hanna Coloma '17 and Aryel Coats '20 , finished first and set a meet record with a 47.68 time. In the 4x400 meter race, Scott, Avila, Keeley Murphy '18 and Kasey DeMaria '18, finished first with a time of 3:58.

Mikayla Scott also dominated the 100 and 200 meter events, finishing first in both events with times of 12.00 and 24.40, respectively. Her time of 24.40 in the 200-meter race set a new meet record.

Kelly Kern '20 also broke the EBAL Championship meet record in the pole vault, capturing the individual title. The freshman jumped 12'0" in the pole vault, breaking her sister's record of 11'2", which was set in 2016.

Eyes on the NCS Championships
Following a first place finish at the 2017 EBAL Championships, the Cougars will send 20 student-athletes to this week's NCS Championships at Foothill HS. Representing Carondelet, and competing in 13 different events, will be: Mia Anzilotti '18, Mia Avila '18, Izzy Baldacci '18, Amaya Berkeley '20, Ariya Chestnut '18, Haley Chimienti '18, Aryel Coats '20, Hanna Coloma '17, Taryn Cunningham '19, Sofia Daly '17, Kasey DeMaria '18, Kristen Fouts '18, Kelly Kern '20, Emma McCarthy '17, Keeley Murphy '18, Brooke Phillips '19, Giulia Sarti '18, Clare Schumann '18, Mikayla Scott '17 and Sophia Veran '18 .


Athlete of The Week

DIVING - 1m Spring Board
Courtney Klausen '19

At the 2017 NCS Diving Championships, sophomore Courtney Klausen finished first overall in the 1-meter spring board competition, and advanced to the CIF State Swimming & Diving Championships this weekend. Courtney posted a score of 455.60, for an 11.65-point victory over the second place competitor. She will be one of two Carondelet student-athletes competing in this weekend's CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships in Clovis, Calif.

Go, Cougars!

Keep up with all the action by following us on Twitter @Go_Carondelet or liking us on our Athletics Facebook page.  

 
PIP Hour Opportunities

This year is almost over, but there are still so many fun events that we need your help with. Also, these are great opportunities to help complete your PIP hours prior to next year!

Uniform Exchange: Our Uniform Exchange is taking place tomorrow, May 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Garaventa Center. We will need plenty of help to keep everything organized during the sale. Please register here.

Grad Night: Grad Night is this Saturday and we still need more than 20 volunteers. Please help us make this evening special for the Class of 2017 - we want them to have a fun and safe place to celebrate their accomplishments, but we need YOUR help.  Sign up here. 

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.

Upcoming Events & Special Schedules

Tuesday, May 16 Special Schedule 6, 1, 4, 7 - Senior Finals (6 &1)

Rising Seniors & Parents Road to College Info Night
7:00 p.m.
Garaventa Center
Wednesday, May 17 Early Start
Special Schedule 3, 5, 2, 7 - Senior Finals (3 &5)

Graduation Practice
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Uniform Exchange
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Garaventa Center 
Thursday, May 18 Special Schedule 0, 2, 4, 3 - Senior Finals (2 & 4)
 
Baccalaureate Mass
7:00 p.m.
Garaventa Center 
Friday, May 19 Special Schedule 0, 5, 1, 6
Sunday, May 21 Graduation  
12:30 p.m. 
(live streaming available, check website for link on Sunday)

Grad Night
7:15 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, May 24 Early Start
Special Schedule (normal 0-7 schedule)  
Thursday, May 25 Special Schedule (normal 0-7 schedule)

Parent Association Meeting: "State of the School" with President Bonnie Cotter and Principal Kevin Cushing
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Convent Community Room 
RSVP here
Friday, May 26 Finals 2, 4, 7
Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 30 Finals 5, 1, 0
Wednesday, May 31 Finals 6, 3

Last Day of School!  Enjoy your summer!

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