Layering the Foundation for the Future of the Jean Hofmann STEM Innovation Center
On a special Monday, students gathered at the construction site of the Jean Hofmann STEM Innovation Center. The day marked a momentous occasion as students placed remembrance stones into the open ground that would be covered the following day with the pouring of the concrete foundation.
Read more.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
(be sure to check Carondelet's
online calendar for updates and full information)
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Sunday, Feb. 10
- NCS playoff schedules released for basketball and soccer. Look for details later on our website and social media.
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Monday, Feb. 11
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Tuesday, Feb. 12
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Thursday, Feb. 14
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- No student classes
- Faculty Development Day
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Sunday, Feb. 17
- No school on Monday, Feb. 18, Presidents' Day.
- Look for E-News at 3:00 p.m.
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RISE Week ends with Break the Chain dance
"We are beautiful, beautiful creatures!"
One of our favorite days of the year! We joined the One Billion Rising movement and performed the Break the Chain dance at lunch on Friday. It's the finale of our RISE Week where we emphasize Respect, Inclusion, Solidarity, and Empowerment toward all women. Watch video of us performing the dance and check out the photo gallery.
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Last Chance: Heart to Heart Retreat -
Register by tonight
This is the last chance to join us on Sunday, February 24th, for our Heart to Heart Retreat. This half-day gathering offers generations of women opportunities for reflection, renewal, celebration, and deepening bonds.
The Heart to Heart Retreat is open to current and future* Carondelet students and alumnae, with their mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and other "women of heart" [or, "women of heart, faith, and courage,"] who have been instrumental in their lives.
*7th grade and older.
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Carondelet live auction Crab Feed - Sat. March 2 Volunteers and donations still needed
Hot Auction Item: Would your daughter love to pick her parking spot for the 2019-2020 school year. Buy your crab feed tickets today and bid on this exclusive opportunity at the live auction.
The committee needs your help. There are two types of donations needed.
The Crab Feed is the biggest fundraiser for the Carondelet Parent Association and supports students with programming and scholarships throughout the year as well as parent education. Thank you, from your Carondelet Parents Association.
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Making Zines
Over the past few weeks, freshmen have been creating zines, handmade 8-page pamphlets that express an idea, ideology, or art. They made their zines (pronounced "zeens") in the Think, Make, Share classes, which blends digital literacy and art. At the same time, most of the students were reading Moxie in their English classes, a novel about a teenage girl who starts a feminist revolution at her high school. By physically making the art, holding it in our fingers, and trading finished zines by hand to hand, we have a better appreciation for the exchange of ideas. We are proud of the creative work these girls have made and that they are expressing themselves artistically.
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AP Biology: darn those pesky mosquitoes
When we hear about mosquitoes in the news, it's often in conjunction with West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, and other diseases. Scientists have been attempting to alter mosquito populations in a variety of ways to prevent the spread of diseases. At Carondelet, the students in Dr. Susan Domanico's AP Biology class collected insects from home and tested them for Wolbachia infection, a specific parasitic bacterium found in many insects.
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Remembering the hungry in our midst
Students from the Social Justice Club and Jefferson Awards prepared 100 service and convenience bags for those who are homeless.
"Our students were so happy to be involved with the Contra Costa Health Services Point in Time Count, (CoC), and Catholic Charities East Bay on this project," Martina Miller.
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Urban Plunge Immersion Program
Earlier this week, we sent a letter through our email system regarding the Urban Plunge Immersion Program. To see the letter in full, please click here or the letter image to the left
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Cougar Classic Golf Tournament
Save the Date: Mon., April 15
The Cougar Classic will be held on Monday April, 15th at Round Hill Country Club. Please remember to mark your calendar for this exciting day with friends, golf, fine food, and a
silent and
live auction.
All proceeds benefit our young women's education.
Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities will be available later this month.
Thank you,
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New service opportunities app
This week we launched our MobileServe app, an online platform and mobile app for students to sign up for service opportunities and log service hours. In the first few days, 275 students signed-up.
Has your daughter created her personal account?
For more info on MobileServe and to learn how your students can create her account, click MobileServe launch.
For any questions, contact our Coordinator of Service & Social Advocacy, Natalie Terry at 925-686-5353 x141 or nterry@carondeleths.org.
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Incoming freshman applications
Dear Parents, Thank you for submitting your daughter's application documents for the Carondelet class of 2023. The Admissions Department will have your daughter's application portal up to date by February 15. Please know that we will contact you if we are missing any documents. Thank you for your patience and for applying to Carondelet. Ashley Clemens, Assistant Director of Enrollment.
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Grad Night volunteers needed
The Parent Association needs volunteers for
Grad
Night. Some of the volunteer opportunities are tasks people can complete from home and other tasks require chaperones, food items, set up, and other needs. To learn more, go to
CERVIS to sign up or text Dorothy Lowery at 530-320-5892 for the volunteers hours that can be completed at home.
Thank you for helping our students make safe choices. Click the Grad Night link to learn more about our
all-night, drug and alcohol-free celebration for Carondelet and De La Salle High School's graduating seniors
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2019 graduation page is live!
The Graduation and End of the Year Activities page is live on our website under the Parent tab. Here you can find all information pertaining to the end of the year for your senior. From Senior Ball to Grad Night and everything in between, we have you covered on this page. Senior Parents, please make sure to look out for an e-mail from Maggie Lettire as it has important details about the next few months.
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2019-20 Tuition Assistance Applications due February 18, 2019
Tuition Assistance applications for the 2019-20 school year are available on our website and due February 18. You must reapply each year aid is needed. Please see the website here for all pertinent information, due dates, and required documentation.
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Upcoming Cougar
sporting events
NCS playoff schedules will be released on Sunday. We will post them on our website and release on social media.
NCS playoff schedules will be released on Sunday. We will post them on our website and release on social media.
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Lacrosse try-out information
The shuttle schedule to the CAC is below along with the evaluation schedule for spring sports.
The shuttle (BUS) will depart from Winton Dr on the Carondelet side of the street in front of the new construction. No signups are necessary.
Bus Schedule to CAC:
M/T/F: Bus Departs at 3:05pm
W/Th: Bus Departs at 3:25pm
Lacrosse Try-Outs continue for all at CAC
2/11-2/14 Tryouts will continue this week time TBD
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Lacrosse and Stunt uniform apparel orders
Select the image or the link to order your team apparel.
The online sports store for Lacrosse is open. Purchase your teams wear.
WINTER ATHLETES PLANNING TO PLAY SPRING SPORTS MUST ORDER NOW.
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College and Career Updates
Athletics Recruiting Night
Come listen to Tom Williams, Catherine Arroyo and Kellie Elliott speak about the athletics recruiting process on
Wed., February 20 from 7 - 8:15 p.m. in the Garaventa Center.
This workshop is open to all levels of student-athletes who desire to pursue athletic scholarships to colleges or who want to play college sports at the Division III level. It will cover a number of things:
- contacting coaches
- finding the right school that fits for you
- academics of student-athletes (such as taking the ACT and SAT and who makes the decision)
- having plans and backup plans
- signing the National Letter of Intent
- and more.
College Lingo: Demonstrated Interest
You've probably heard counselors and college reps refer to "demonstrated interest" but what does that really entail? The College Essay Guy breaks it down and suggests ways to demonstrate your interest to colleges in this helpful
90-second read.
Looking for more helpful college advice? The College & Career Counselors put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions to support you and your daughter with your college search. Check it out by clicking
clicking here.
Our Calendar is now online!
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Carondelet Shuttle Service
Some seats are still available for reservation for the Spring Semester Shuttle.
Reservation requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are available for the full length of the spring semester ($500) or on a monthly basis ($160/month).
Reservations are available to:
- Carondelet students
- DLS siblings of current Carondelet students
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Yearbook needs your photo help!
We are currently working on the Cheer, Dance, Soccer & Basketball pages for the yearbook. If you have any photos you are willing to share please send them to us at
yearbook@carondeleths.org
. We will accept photos for these teams until February 15.
If you have any questions, please contact
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Parent-Volunteer opportunities
STUDENT STORE
Parents interested in volunteering in the Carondelet Student Store should contact Kathleen Henggeler at khenggeler@carondeleths.org. All store volunteer time counts towards PIP Hour Requirements.
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Subscribe to our E-Newsletter
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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, please contact Ms. Katie Almonte, Data Analyst.
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