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Exciting Times Ahead
Dear Families,
As we close out another successful year, we look forward to exciting and transformational times ahead for our school and our girls. Over the summer, we'll be working to finalize construction of our new athletics complex, which we'll open in the fall. We'll also be engaging industry leaders and architects to design new curriculum and blueprints for our state-of-the-art STEM innovation center.
As we have recently created more outside-the-classroom opportunities, we have been looking at how we educate our students within the confines of the "bell schedule" system. We understand that the world our young students will enter 10, 20, 30 years from now will be much different than the one that exists today, with different expectations from employers, different needs, and a different set of "tools" required to be successful in that world. And, we must make these shifts while maintaining our focus on the timelessness of our CSJ Mission, which calls us to uphold our Catholic values as we champion social justice and "serve the dear neighbor."
To ensure that we are undertaking this change with the right leadership in place, we have undergone some reorganization at the administrative level.
Dr. Elizabeth Chaponot, our current Chief Technology Officer, will become our Vice Principal of Academics, while still maintaining her role as the leader in educational technology implementation.
Joe Silveira will become our Vice Principal of Student Affairs, overseeing our educational support program and helping to support our Director of Athletics and that growing program.
We have also created the position of Vice Principal of Mission and Community Development to ensure that our mission is inculcated into all that we do on campus on a daily basis and to create programming related to sustainability, diversity and inclusion, outreach to our CSJ sister schools, and to create more outside learning opportunities for our students. We were fortunate to have found a very experienced administrator to fill this role and we are excited to announce that
Dr. Lizette Dolan has joined Carondelet in this new position. (
Read the full press release here.)
With her previous duties as Assistant Principal now absorbed by Dr. Dolan and Mr. Silveira,
Jessica Mix will become the school's full-time Director of Enrollment. Mrs. Mix has been heading up our admissions work for the last three years, and has positively expanded the number of feeder schools from which we attract our amazing students. This fall, we look forward to welcoming more than 200 freshmen and nearly two dozen transfer students to join our sophomores and juniors to again have one of our more robust enrollment years.
As we continue to create the kind of innovative, 21st-century school that will fulfill our mission and prepare our girls for the world of tomorrow, we believe these exciting changes will serve us well and help us launch the next chapter of Carondelet's history.
Have a blessed summer,
Kevin Cushing
Principal
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PowerSchool Portal Closed
The PowerSchool Portal is closed in order for teachers and students to focus on preparing for finals. Students and parents will not have access to class grades until the portal opens again on Friday, June 2, 2017 at approximately 3:30 p.m.
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Scheduling Update
Course schedules for the 2017-18 academic year will be sent to all students on June 1 via email. Please remember this is a preliminary schedule, and things are subject to change based on teacher availability and space in courses. Please note, if a course change is made (not period change) your daughter will be notified. PowerSchool will open by July 10 so that students will have access to their finalized schedule.
Schedule changes will be available June 5-9 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Carondelet Main Office. Your daughter should be present to make the change. Schedule changes made beyond the date of June 9 will incur a $25 fee. Changes can be made through the first three weeks of school. Please note that schedule changes will not be made based on teacher preference.
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Miracle Mutts to Help Students De-Stress
Today, Molly's (Molly Norris '15 and Abigail Norris '18) Miracle Mutts treated our students to a furry and four-legged kind of stress relief to help get through finals. Students and teachers eagerly stopped by the Inner Court to visit with the dogs and talk to their handlers. Ah, puppy love!
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Early Reservation Deadline Ends Thursday, June 1.
Join us during Easter break 2018 (March 29 - April 7) 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!
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Alum Parent, Benefactor Jack Russi Honored as CA Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to Jack Russi for being named California's Volunteer of the Year by Governor Jerry Brown! Jack, father of Lauren '04, Allisen '05 and Melissa '12, has long been a champion for girls education and a generous supporter of Carondelet. In addition to mentoring our Jefferson Awards Students in Action club members, Jack and his wife Jodie are currently co-chairing our capital campaign to benefit our new athletics complex, STEM innovation center and student scholarships.
We thank him for his tireless work to inspire our students to embrace their passions and support their community through meaningful public service.
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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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Does Your Daughter Need a Lift?
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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Carondelet Wins 2016-17 Ernie Berger All-Sports Award
The Carondelet athletics program had a very successful 2016-17 school year, and won the East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) Ernie Berger All-Sports Award, which is presented to the EBAL institution that had the most successful athletic school year during league play.
Carondelet collected 44.5 points in its 11 EBAL varsity sports, and edged out second place Monte Vista by a half point. San Ramon Valley was third with 39.5 points, Amador Valley was fourth with 37 points, and California and Foothill tied for fifth with 35 points.
Highlighting the 2016-17 Carondelet athletic year were three EBAL championships. The Cougars' first league championship came during the winter season, when soccer won its second straight EBAL Championship. Basketball won their eighth straight EBAL Championship and the track and field program won the third championship of the year with their second straight league crown.
Track and Field Finishes Third at 2017 NCS Meet of Champions
The Carondelet track and field team finish third at the 2017 North Coast Section Meet of Champions. The Cougars had 11 members of the track and field team qualify for the NCS MOC, to complete in 10 events. The standout performance from the event was the second place finish by the 4x100 meter relay team, which included Mia Avila, Aryel Coats, Hanna Coloma and Mikayla Scott. The Carondelet 4x400 meter relay team of Avila, Coloma, Keeley Murphy and Scott finished third overall.
Individually, Carondelet had five student-athletes collect points in the 2017 NCS MOC. Mikayla Scott had third place finishes in both the 100 (11.98) and 200 (24.45) meter races, Kelly Kern placed third in the pole vault with an 11
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10
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jump, Hanna Coloma placed fifth in the triple jump with a distance of 36
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, Ariya Chestnut had a sixth place finish in the shot put with a throw of 36
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, and Kiersten Fouts placed sixth in the discus with a throw of 123
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Carondelet will send a total of seven student athletes to this week
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s CIF State Championships, at Buchannan High School in Clovis, Calif. The seven Cougars that will compete this week are: Mikayla Scott (100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x400m), Mia Avila (4x100m, 4x400m), Hanna Coloma (4x100m, 4x400m), Keeley Murphy (4x400m), Ariel Coats (4x100m), Taryn Cunningham (4x400m) and Kelly Kern (pole vault). Good luck, ladies!
Athletic Registration for 2017-18 Now Open
All students planning to play sports for the 2017-18 season must complete or update their registration information in SportsWare. The registration process for the upcoming year is available now. Parents and students can access the registration page here.
There are written and video instructions, and FAQs, available on the website. Please review this information before starting the registration process. Registration also includes having an updated physical on file with Carondelet High School or the athletic department. The correct physical form is available on the Carondelet website.
If you have any questions regarding the athletic registration process, contact Carondelet Athletic Trainer, Stephanie Buika at sbuika@carondeleths.org.
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Community Service Opportunities
If your daughter is interested in volunteering at the sites listed below, please have her contact them and tell them that she attends Carondelet High School.
Summer Opportunities
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Aegis Living of Pleasant Hill, 1660 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill - Volunteers are needed to help facilitate programs such as Bingo caller, singing, ball toss, etc. Rochelle Balancio, Activities Assistant, loves our Carondelet volunteers! Please contact her via email at
rochelle.balancio@aegisliving.com or call her at (925) 939-2700.
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Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord - Please contact Dario Sanchez via email at
Dario.Sanchez@cityofconcord.org or call him at (925) 671-3017 for the following service opportunities:
1. Mad Hatter Tea is on
Saturday, July 22
. They need volunteers to do food prep, make decorations, and help at the event. There are several dates and times available to fit your schedule. Please attend the Volunteer Meeting on Thursday, June 8 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center.
2. Teach senior citizens about electronic devices such as iPhone, tablets, etc. They also need help with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. You pick the day and time that works for you.
* The
Monument Crisis Center, 1990 Market Street, Concord - They need 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 to 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.
* Help sort food, clothing, and toys for the
White Pony Express. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping eliminate hunger and poverty in Contra Costa County by delivering the abundance all around us to those in need. For more information, please visit their website at
www.whiteponyexpress.org.
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John Muir Mountain Day Camp, John Muir National Historical Site, 4202 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez - They need Camp Counselors to 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. to 4:00 p.m., and Session 2 is
July 24 - 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please contact Jill Harcke at (510) 701-3254 if you would like to volunteer. For more information, visit their Website at
www.muircamp.org. This is a very rewarding experience!
Year-round Opportunities
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Atria Montego Heights, 1400 Montego, Walnut Creek - Open every day. They need volunteers to walk the residents' dogs, help the residents with arts and crafts, play games, and visit with them. (Weekend opportunity.) Please call Sharlene Barrier, Engage Life Director, at (925) 938-6611 or email her at
sharlene.barrier@atriaseniorliving.com. They love our Carondelet student volunteers!
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Building Blocks Day Care, 1015 Oak Grove Road, Concord - Open Monday through Friday until 6:00 p.m. Pick the day and time that fits your schedule. Please call Eileen Ayala at (925) 671-2979.
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Monument Crisis Center, 1990 Market Street, Concord - Open Monday through Thursday - Various hours. Help sort and distribute food, file, etc. Please contact Sabrina Santos, Community Engagement Coordinator at (925) 222-6865 or email her at
volunteer@monumentcrisiscenter.org.
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leasant Hill Post Acute, 1625 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill - Open every day. Visit with the residents, help them with arts and crafts, cooking classes, play games, etc. (Weekend opportunity.) Please call Sharon Lobato, Activities Director, at (925) 935-5222 or email her at
sharon.lobato@pleasanthillpa.com.
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Shelter, Inc., 1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 206, Concord - Open Monday through Friday - Various hours. Help sort food, clothing, and supplies, make decorations, gift bags, etc. Please contact Theresita Gonzalez, Resource Coordinator, at (925) 957-7561 or email her at
TheresitaG@shelterinc.org.
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The Kensington, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek - Play Scrabble with the residents on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kayla Hoyles, Program Director, at (925) 943-1121.
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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.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
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Finals 6, 3
Last Day of School! Enjoy your summer! |
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