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In lieu of outdoor community service last week, several of our Frosh participated in the Food for a Week program -- a hands-on, interactive group activity that allows students to understand what it's like to live with food insecurity. Students explored the day-to-day economic and social circumstances that lead to and perpetuate hunger. This faith-based program is reflective of the Christian values of solidarity and generosity, along with the CSJ mission of loving and serving our dear neighbor without distinction.
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Helping Victims of the Wildfires
Carondelet is actively exploring ways for our community to show our solidarity, love, and support with victims of the California wildfires.
Many have also asked about how we can help our friends at Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa. We have been in contact with Cardinal Newman's administration and will continue to keep you updated on the ways we can support their recovery in the coming weeks and months, as they identify their needs.
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, of the Oakland Diocese, communicated that monetary donations (cash and gift cards) are currently the most useful contribution. Please go to the Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa website for information on how to donate. Catholic Charities is also in need of bilingual volunteers (call 707.528.8712, ext. 160 for more details) to listen to and pray with people who have been displaced.
Please continue to keep families who grieve lost loved ones, displaced people, firefighters and first responders in your prayers. We will keep you posted as we solidify our plans to offer a coordinated effort to our sisters and brothers in need.
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Visions of Christmas Tickets Now On Sale!
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servations for Visions of Christmas opened today, and Friday's High Tea and Fashion show is already sold out!
Don't miss your
chance to attend one of our fabulous teas and
support the programs and opportunities that benefit all Carondelet students.
Events run Tuesday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 3.
Click here to register and to learn more about
becoming a sponsor, donor or volunteer.
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Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt Sale
Each year, Carondelet hosts an activity to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer awareness. This year,
Angie Scoma '19, is organizing the t-shirt sale in honor of her mom, Karen Scoma, who lost her life to breast cancer.
T-Shirts can be purchased
purchased here. Sales are open until Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m.
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STEM trip to Switzerland and Germany in March 2019
Students are invited to explore STEM concepts with Mrs. Schooler and Ms. Levesque on a travel program to Germany and Switzerland in the spring of 2019!
Through this trip, students will gain an understanding of how the Alps were formed and see the effects of glaciation on the geography of the Alpine lands and the opportunities this has now provided for travel, leisure and tourism. They will learn about green technology and environmental advances by visiting Vauban-an innovative town that is a model of sustainability. Participants will also hear about the research, technology and production processes involved in the modern automobile industry.
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Parent Education Night to Focus on Finding Balance
Parents and guardians of Carondelet and De La Salle students are invited to participate in this special presentation, which will feature local experts and respected educators who, just like you, are parents. The panel of experts will help parents understand how to create greater school-life balance for the whole family. Learn more about this event and our panel here.
Parent Education Night - "Striking a Balance for You & Your Student"
Wednesday, Oct. 18
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Carondelet, Inner Court
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College Sports Info Night
In conjunction with De La Salle, Carondelet will host a College Sports InformationNight for all prospective student-athletes, on Monday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Garaventa Center.
This is a valuable evening of information, and if your daughter is interested in playing sports at the collegiate level, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!
Your family will receive direct information from Division I, II and III, and community college level athletic administrators and coaches, while having the opportunity to ask questions to the panel for additional information, specific to you and your daughter.
The panel for the Carondelet/De La Salle Student-Athlete College Sports Information Night will include: Jay Larson, Associate Athletic Director at UC Berkeley (Div. I), Amy Henkelman, Director of Athletics at Dominican College (Div. II), Sara Nevin, Head Rowing Coach at Mills College (Div. III), and Christine Worsley, Director of Athletics at Diablo Valley College (JC).
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Dan Cottam Named Head Swimming and Diving Coach
Carondelet announced today the hiring of Dan Cottam as its new head swimming and diving coach. Cottam's leadership of the program will begin immediately, and he will begin working with Carondelet student-athletes when the new Carondelet Athletic
Complex opens early next year.
Cottam has nearly 20 years of coaching experience at the USS Club, recreational and high school levels. He is currently the Senior Development Group Coach and the Assistant Senior Group Coach for the Terrapins Swim Team, and he was the co-founder/head coach for the Crow Canyon Sharks (2005-15) and the Diablo Aquatics Devil Rays (2015).
"I am honored to lead the Carondelet swimming program into the future. It's an exciting, historic time for the school's athletic programs," said Cottam. "I am committed and look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence previously established at the school. Go Cougars!"
Carondelet Athlete of the Week
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Madison Arndt '18
Cross Country
Madison Arndt had a huge breakthrough this past week. Coming through the mile marker at the Roughrider Invitational, she was sitting in approximately 32nd place, but finished in sixth place overall, passing over 25 girls in the last mile. These results led to a HUGE personal record (over a minute) for her, with a time of 14:26 over the 2.2-mile course.
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Community Service Opportunities
Jefferson Awards, Students In Action
Do you know someone who does extraordinary service in their community? Then nominate a student, parent, faculty/staff member, or yourself for a Jefferson Award. Nomination Forms are available in the Community Service Office and by the Jefferson Awards, Students In Action Bulletin Board by the Yearbook Room. The forms are due on
Friday, Oct. 20 by 3:00 p.m.
Community Service Opportunities
Students can go to the Community Service Office to sign-up for the following service opportunities or to receive more information:
St. Perpetua School: They need homework helpers for Grades 1-4 on Mondays, especially Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Perpetua's Panther House in Lafayette.
Friday, Oct. 20 - Set-up for Walk to End Alzheimer's: Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. You must fill out this
Volunteer Registration Form and bring it with you to the event.
Saturday, Oct. 21 - Walk to End Alzheimer's at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. They need help with various stations. You must fill out this
Volunteer Registration Form and bring it with you to the event.
Saturday, Oct. 21 - St. Vincent de Paul's Branch (called a "Conference") is hosting a training for young people at St. Isidore Church in Danville, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Saturday, Oct. 21 - The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk is at Civic Park in Walnut Creek. The festivities start at 5:00 p.m., and the walk starts at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 28 - Valle Verde Elementary School's Fall Carnival - 3275 Peachwillow Lane in Walnut Creek, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 11 - Sunrise Assisted Living in Walnut Creek's Veterans Day Ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m. If you would like to participate by writing an essay or reading a poem to acknowledge their veterans, please contact Cindy Smith, Activities Assistant, at
walnutcreek.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com
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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.
PIP Opportunity for Junior Ring Ceremony
Food and beverage items are needed for the Junior Ring Ceremony Reception. Please register on CERVIS. Items are to be delivered on Friday, Oct. 20 anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Garaventa Back bar. Please label each item with your name and your daughter's name/ID number to receive credit for PIP hours. |
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements and
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Renee Gistand.
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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, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Chaponot, Vice Principal for Academics.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 |
Parent Education Night
6:30 p.m.
Garaventa Center
RSVP here |
| Thursday, Oct. 19 |
Junior Ring Practice
7:45 a.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 22 |
Junior Ring Ceremony
12 p.m.
Garaventa Center |
| Monday, Oct. 23 |
Student-Athlete College Info Night
7 p.m.
Garaventa Center |
| Thursday, Oct. 26 |
Road to College (for middle school families)
7 p.m.
Carondelet High School, Location TBD
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