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Stellar Dedication to Community Service Rewarded
Five students recently received Jefferson Awards for their outstanding commitment to serving our community. The recipients for Continuous Service include: Jayla Joyner '20, Hannah Lee '20, Brianna Maiwand '19, Julia Paley '19, and Lauren Rivera '21.
Last summer at the Concord Senior Center, Jayla taught the senior citizens how to use their cell phones and laptops. Every week, she enjoys being a BINGO caller at Aegis Living of Pleasant Hill.
Hannah traveled to India to the Children of Faith Orphanage with her church on a mission trip where she took care of the orphans. The trip was the culmination of months of preparation and service.
Brianna has been coaching the St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School Track Team for the last three years. Her dedication and passion to motivate others is what makes her a great coach and a role model for the kids.
Julia plays Scrabble with the senior citizens at The Kensington, tutors children at the Ygnacio Valley Library, and also tutors foster children at Uplift Family Services. Through volunteering she has been able to touch the lives of people ages 12 to 98.
Lauren devotes nearly every weekend preparing homemade meals for families staying at Oakland Children's Hospital's Family House. These families appreciate having a healthy dinner after spending a long day at the hospital with their critically ill children.
These recipients have devoted their time and energy to fulfilling Carondelet's mission. Congratulations, ladies!
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Time to Register for the 2018-19 School Year
All frosh, sophomore and junior families who plan to return to Carondelet next year will need to re-enroll for school by
May 1. In order to re-enroll, please follow the online instructions emailed to you by Mrs. Jessica Mix '99 on April 13.
You can also visit our
Enrollment Forms page
for supplemental information about textbooks, iPad requirements, uniforms, and more.
Please note that Carondelet continues to experience a significant increase in transfer students seeking admission to our school in all grades. Beginning on May 2, we will begin offering these families contracts to enroll their daughters in spots not filled by any current students.
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Parking Permits
The on-campus Parking Permit Application is now available and will be be live until Monday, April 30 at 12 p.m., or when Carondelet receives the maximum number of applications. You can access the application here.
Due to the limited number of parking spaces on campus, we will not be issuing permits to anyone born after August 1, 2002. Students who do not possess a valid Driver's License by August, 14, 2018 will not be eligible to receive a parking permit.
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Join Us April 30 for the Cougar Classic!
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Need some help with your tee shot? Our Carondelet golfers will be on hand to give you an edge.
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Registration is
now open
for Carondelet's annual golf tournament!
Now called the "
Cougar Classic," this fun-filled day on the course includes a scramble-style format at the exclusive Blackhawk Country Club, prizes, awards, a premium hosted bar and a clubhouse banquet -- all to benefit young women's education.
Not a golfer? No problem! Join us for the clubhouse dinner and silent auction at the end of the day.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available as well. This is great way to get your company name out into our community and promote your business!
Carondelet also welcomes
donations for its silent auction. Gift cards to restaurants, tickets to sporting events, vacation accommodations, and other fabulous prizes are much appreciated! You can also shop for items on our Amazon.com
registry.
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Let's Celebrate the Arts!
For more than 10 years, members of the Visual and Performing Arts departments from Carondelet and De La Salle High Schools have worked to increase awareness and support for our arts programs by creating venues for students to share art.
This year's events include:
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Friday, April 20
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Choir Concert & Dance Showcase at 7 p.m. in the Carondelet Gym
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April 26 - May 5
(various dates) |
Company presents "Little Shop of Horrors" in the De La Salle Theatre
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| Friday, April 27 |
Art Show opening at 6 p.m. in DLS OC
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| April 27 - May 4 |
Art Show open during school hours in the DLS OC
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| Friday, May 11 |
Concert & Jazz Band Concert at 7 p.m. in DLS Theatre |
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'Little Shop' Opens on April 26
"Little Shop of Horrors" is a dark comedy. The action opens in Mushnik's Flower Shop. There, we meet Mr. Mushnik and his two employees, Audrey and the nerdish Seymour Krelborn, who secretly has a crush on his beautiful-but-much-abused co-worker. Seymour brings a strange plant to the flower shop, and business begins to bloom. Seymour's sudden success comes with a price. The plant, which he names Audrey II after his co-worker, demands to be fed human blood. Ultimately, however, Seymour's natural goodness begins to make him think about his lifestyle and what he must do to maintain it. Is it too late for him?
Opening Night: Thursday, April 26 - 7 p.m.
Other show times:
Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. (Closing Night)
TICKETS: Adults: $10; Children/Students: $5
Buy your tickets today!
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College Preview Night Coming Up
College Preview Night is tomorrow, April 18 at 6 p.m. the DLS Hofmann Center. This is an opportunity for juniors and their parents to meet college representatives and preview a variety of university programs.
Hear from representatives from the University of California system, the California State University system, out-of-state universities, private universities, community colleges, and Colleges that Change Lives. Each of these guests will speak about the college admission process, offer insight into how admission decisions are made, and will review case studies of two mock applicants.
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Is Your Daughter Ready for the SAT/ACT?
Carondelet's College and Career Department is hosting an S
AT/ACT Information Night on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Garaventa Center.
During this robust introduction to the college admission testing process (SAT/ACT), students and parents will hear from Lia Lackey, Managing Director of the Compass Education Group. Ms. Lackey will discuss the ins and outs of college admissions testing, including the difference between the ACT and SAT to smart shopping for test prep. Learn how to reduce the stress surrounding the SAT/ACT by educating yourself and mapping out a testing plan.
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Make a Life-Saving Donation!
The Sophomore Class Council
is hosting a blood drive
on campus on on
Wednesday,
May 3
from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Students, parents, faculty/staff, and alumnae are welcome
to make a life-saving donation. Students must be at least 16 years old and meet certain weight and height requirements.
Appointments can be made online here, or through Mr. Bonanno or Mrs. Dittrich.
Students playing sports: it is recommended that you do not engage in any physical activity for the day after donating.
Wednesday, May 2
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Carondelet Gym
Students
must complete this form in order to be eligible.
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Self-Defense Courses Offered
Space is still available in the self-defense courses being offered on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on campus.
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Class of 2018 Party Supplies in Stock
Stop by Carondelet's School Store to pick up graduation party supplies. We currently have a
limited supply of party plates, napkins, balloons and yard signs to celebrate your graduate.
Need a special gift? A custom-designed, sterling silver, Kairos pendant would be a treasured gift for your graduate. The art on the pendant is the same as on the Kai-rock the girls receive on their Kairos retreat.
Stop by the School Store during its hours, during break, lunch, and after school.
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Student-Athletes Commit to Playing Collegiately
Carondelet High School is proud to announce that five student-athletes have signed commitment letters to play collegiately, beginning with the 2018-19 academic school year. During the NCAA April signing period, Carondelet student-athletes Ariya Chestnut (UC Irvine - track and field), Clare Driscoll (Chapman - tennis), Kiersten Fouts (Fresno State - track and field), Santana Merryfield (CSU, Monterey Bay - soccer) and Keeley Murphy (UC Santa Barbara - track and field) all signed with four-year schools. Read more here.
Inaugural Hall of Fame Coming April 28
Join Carondelet as we recognize the personal and professional accomplishments of our outstanding alumane and induct our
inaugural Hall of Fame class.
Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony & Dinner
Saturday, April 28
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Carondelet Athletics Complex
and Boundary Oak Golf Course
Athlete of the Week
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Christy Neufeld '18
Swimming
In Carondelet's dual swim meet against San Ramon Valley, swimmer Christy Neufeld had a couple top performances for the Cougars. Christy won a pair of events, posting top times in the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle events. In the 500-yard freestyle, she posted a time of 5:17.28, resulting in a 33-second victory, while in the 200-yard freestyle, she posted a time of 1:55.50 for a one second win.
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Go, Cougars!
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Community Service Opportunities
Students may go to the Community Service Office to sign-up for the following service
oppor
tunities or to receive more information:
Applications to volunteer during the summer at the Walnut Creek Library are available in the Community Service Office. You must attend a mandatory training session on Thursday, May 24 or 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Applications must be received by Friday, May 4. No late applications will be considered.
Francis in the Schools
is a non-profit program that provides free, day-long educational field trips for children living in underserved neighborhoods. They need volunteers from April 13 - 23 to help with fun-filled faire activities such as face painting, dance, flower arranging, games, and more. To sign-up
visit their link here.
The Monument Crisis Center needs store-bought cookies for their Senior Moments Program. If you would like to donate store-bought cookies for Friday, April 20, please bring them to the Community Service Office before school starts.
The Jefferson Awards, Students In Action Team is helping Nicole Ramos collect school supplies for Sepanton Elementary School in the Philippines. These students are unable to afford basic school supplies. They need crayons, pencils, and notebooks, but other school supplies are welcome. If you are interested in helping, please bring your donations to Mrs. Lawrence in the Community Service Office by Friday, April 27.
Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH) and Father Frank's Kids 11
th summer mission trip to Guatemala is July 24-31. This trip provides an opportunity to live and work with the orphans. For more information, please call Belinda Roda, SW NPH USA Development Manager, at (480) 237-3007 or email her at
broda@nphusa.org. The application and deposit are due on May 15.
The
4th Annual Hope Walk is on Saturday, May 19 at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to cheer/direct the participants, dress up in fun costumes, create signs with encouraging messages, play musical instruments, dance/perform, sing, etc. To sign up for this event, p
lease call Carol Louisell at (925) 953-1209 or email her at
clouisell@cancersupport.net. All proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area.
BINGO callers are needed at
Aegis Living of Pleasant Hill on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Rochelle Balancio, Activities Assistant at
Rochelle.balancio@aegisliving.com or call her at (925) 939-2700.
Mindful Littles, a non-profit organization, needs volunteers to help at their events. They organize community service projects for young children and families, and they teach them about mindfulness and compassion. For more information, please
visit their website or contact Tanuka Gordon, Founder/Executive Director at
tanuka@mindfullittles.org.
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PIP Hour Opportunities
Looking for a way to get involved and earn your 20 PIP hours?
**NEW OPPORTUNITIES**
Golf Tournament - April 30
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - May 2
Uniform Sale - May 17
Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page of the website for a list of available opportunities.
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 Ms. Katie Almonte, Data Analyst.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
| Tuesday, April 17 |
Class of 2022 Welcome Night
6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, April 18 |
College Preview Night for Juniors
6 p.m.
DLS Hofmann Center |
| Friday, April 20 |
Dance Showcase & Choral Concert and Reception
7 p.m.
Carondelet Gym
Free and open to the public! Reception to follow. |
| Saturday, April 21 |
Senior Ball
7:30 p.m.
City View at The Metreon
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| Wednesday, April 25 |
Special Schedule
SAT/ACT
7 p.m.
Garaventa Center |
| Thursday, April 26 |
Special Schedule - Red Letter Day
"Little Shop of Horrors" - Opening Night
7 p.m. DLS Theatre
Buy tickets here!
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| Friday, April 27 |
Winton Arts Show and Reception
6 p.m.
De La Salle OC
Free and open to the public! Reception to follow. |
| Saturday, April 28 |
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner
5 p.m. Reception - Carondelet Athletics Complex
6 p.m. Dinner/Ceremony - Boundary Oak Golf Clubhouse
Buy tickets here!
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| Monday, April 30 |
Cougar Classic Golf Tournament
11 a.m. Shotgun start
Blackhawk Country Club
Register today! |
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