November 7, 2017

Following a thorough process of collecting input and ideas from students, parents and faculty, Carondelet has decided to maintain its current uniform policy.

Over the last several months, a committee of faculty and staff has sought and received feedback about the Carondelet uniform and policy, including whether the uniform should be updated and whether to adopt a dress code in lieu of a uniform. Hundreds of responses were gathered through surveys. The vast majority of respondents - including 75% of parents/guardians - indicated their preference to keep the uniform.

One parent commented, "Overall, I like the uniform. When worn correctly... I think it is a good representation of the school and promotes equity."

One student responded, "I like the simplicity of having a uniform and how it takes stress off in the morning, but I also like the current uniform because it looks very professional and unites us as a student body."

While Carondelet plans to maintain the current uniform, the committee and administration will continue to examine the policy to ensure the school provides clear guidelines and enforceable standards. Additionally, the committee will discuss ways to update the uniform options, making it simpler and offering new styles.

Carondelet's sales representative from Mills Uniform will be on campus next Wednesday, Nov. 15 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to share some of the possible new styles. Students will have an opportunity to try them on and provide feedback. In the meantime, Mills is holding its fall sale (see flyer) between Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, if you need to add pieces to your daughter's wardrobe.

by Bianey Douglas '20

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration honoring deceased family and friends. This ancient, mystical tradition is a mix of indigenous rituals and Catholicism, and dates back to the pre-Hispanic cultures of Meso-America 3,000 years ago. People honor their loved ones by constructing elaborate alters adorned with candles, marigolds, plates of delicious food.

 

Inspired by their ancestors' beliefs, Bianey Douglas '20 and members of the Latin@s Unid@s Club constructed their own altar in the Inner Court, as well as a book and art display in the Library. Students and faculty were invited to contribute a photo or artifact of a relative, friend, or animal that had passed on.

 

On Nov. 2, Student Life Council, Latin@s Unid@s and the Spanish Honor Society hosted a Día de los Muertos prayer service and celebration. Students from SLC led the prayer and Tonantzin Melvin '20 gave an inspiring explanation and reflection about what Día de los Muertos means. 

Click here to read more and view photos.

Carondelet will be partnering with De La Salle to offer a college tour this summer. Rising sophomores and juniors (Classes of 2020 and 2021) are invited to participate in a 6-day tour of Boston and New York City June 3-8, 2018.

 

There will be guided campus tours and admissions information sessions at colleges including Harvard, Tufts, Boston College, Yale, NYU and Columbia.

Please visit our tour website for complete details. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 8 a.m. at De La Salle. Interested student can learn more about the itinerary and experiences included on this tour. 

Students must RSVP here by Friday, Nov. 10 to indicate whether they plan to attend this meeting, or if they are unable to attend and would like additional information.

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The Outsiders opens November 9

Artwork by Kaylie Klotz '18

The Outsiders tells the story of two teen groups whose poisonous rivalry stems from socioeconomic differences. They judge. They stereotype. They viciously act on an unidentified anger that is grounded in hatred and catapulted by misunderstanding. 

In this play - who is the outsider?

That depends on your perspective.