Sisterhood2day is 2 Days Away!
Sisterhood2day is Carondelet's Day of Giving when we celebrate the sisterhood that bonds five decades of Carondelet women, and we join together to support today's students and
tomorrow's
leaders.
Every gift made
THIS THURSDAY, MAY 17
will be doubled by a generous, anonymous donor. Join in on the historic day at
CarondeletHS.org/Sisterhood2day
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Students Represent Carondelet at Girls State
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Congratulations to
Ellie de Roque '19
who was selected as the delegate to this year's Diamond Jubilee of Girls State,
will represent Carondelet at th
e upcoming conference, and will serve in this role for the year ahead.
Earlier this year, the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California announced the 75th Annual Session of California Girls State, which will be held at Claremont McKenna College this summer.
A Girls State citizen is selected on the basis of outstanding leadership, scholastic merit, interest in community and government, character, honesty and cooperativeness.
Ellie works with East Bay Sea Serpents (a chapter of the Special Olympics), the Carondelet Spiritual Life Council and has traveled with Ven a Ver to Washington D.C. twice to educate herself on the issues of injustice and to seek solutions to societal problems. She has a passion for social justice and looks forward to sharing this passion and affecting positive change in the world.
Congratulations are also in order for the students who were named as alternates this year:
Sachi Powelson '19 and
Isis Tolson '19, who were selected for their dynamism and character. And, thank you to our outgoing delegate
Annie Raines '18, who did a superlative job representing Carondelet this past year.
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State of the School
The Parent Association will be hosting a special meeting this week to hear about the "State of the School" from President Bonnie Cotter and Principal Kevin Cushing.
All parents are welcome and will earn two PIP hours for attending. This is a great way to learn more about the vision for Carondelet's future and to get started earning on your 2018-2019 PIP hours.
Thursday, May 17
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Convent Community Room
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Yearbooks are Here!
The 2017-18 Carondelet yearbooks have arrived and ALL students have one reserved in their name, so there's no need to order one.
Yearbooks will be distributed in the Garaventa Center on Tuesday, May 22 at lunch for Seniors, and on Wednesday, May 23 after 4th period for Juniors, and after 7th period for Sophomores and Freshman.
After May 23, students who have not picked up their yearbook may do so in the Library with Ms. Koski.
Students must have their accounts in good standing with the Deans, Library, Athletics, and Student Accounts. Students who owe money/fees, have overdue books, detentions or who have not returned an athletic uniform may experience a delay in receiving their yearbook.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Koski.
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Road to College for Class of 2019
Reminder: "Rising Seniors' Road to College Night" is tomorrow, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Garaventa. This is a mandatory meeting for the Class of 2019 students, parents and guardians.
Carondelet's College and Career Department is excited to share strategies on how to create a great college list, provide insights about financial aid and offer other tips to make the upcoming college application process stress-free - and even fun!
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Driver's Ed Offered at DLS
Carondelet students between 15 and 18 years old take a major step toward earning their driver's license this summer.
Driver's Education is offered at De La Salle from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 4, 5 and 6. The three-day course is open to Carondelet and De La Salle students. Registration is $150.
Check out this flyer for more information, and please email any questions to
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Grad night is quickly approaching!
If you know of anyone who can help out, please contact Dorothy at (530) 320-5892.
- One casino card dealers 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
- Three helpers to work the breakfast shift.
Head over to CERVIS to sign up!
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U
niform Sale Set for May 17
The Carondelet Parent Association is proud to continue its uniform exchange program whereby incoming freshmen and other students can purchase gently-worn uniforms from graduating seniors.
Uniform items will be sold at the Second Time Around Uniform Sale this Thursday, May 17. The proceeds from the sale go toward a scholarship fund for this year's senior class.
Please encourage your senior daughter to bring her uniform items to the Dean's Office by May 16.
Items after May 16 are still accepted however these items will go toward the sale at the Freshmen BBQ in August.
The following items in good condition & clean:
- White, navy blue, light grey and light blue polo shirts
- Plaid and grey skirts
- Khaki pants and black pants (Seniors only)
- Navy blue sweaters and vest with logo
- Fleece zip-ups with logo
- Blue, red, and white crew and hooded sweatshirts with logo
- Sports items and spirit wear with logo
- PE uniforms
Check out the flyer here!
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Swimmers & Divers Off to State Championship
Following a fifth-place finish at the 2018 North Coast Section Swimming and Diving Championships, Carondelet will send six student-athletes to this week's CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships.
The six Cougars who will be competing at the state championships are Courtney Klausen '19 in diving and Jessica Davis '21, Sarah Hamilton '19, Christy Neufeld '19, Shaila Santos '21 and Kaitlyn Sheffield '20 in swimming.
Read more here!
The 2018 CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships will be held at Clovis West High School in Fresno, Calif., this Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. Swimming preliminaries will be held on Friday, starting at 2:30 p.m., and the swimming finals will begin on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.. The girls' diving competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Good luck, Cougars!
Athlete of the Week
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Courtney Klausen '19
Diving
Courtney Klausen took home the top honors at last week's North Coast Section Swimming and Diving Championships, making her the back-to-back NCS Dive Champion. In the 11-dive competition, Courtney earned a score 461.1, for a five-point margin over the second place finisher. This score lands Courtney in the top-7 all-time for NCS divers. She will represent Carondelet this weekend in the 2018 CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships in Clovis. Good luck, Courtney!
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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:
The
4th Annual Hope Walk is this 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 proc
eeds benefit Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area.
The Jefferson Awards, Students In Action Team is helping Isis Tolson '19 collect medical supplies for Brighter Beginnings, a family health clinic in Antioch. They need Ace bandages, small first aid kits, and 7-day pill boxes. If you are interested in helping, please bring your donations to Mrs. Lawrence in the Community Service Office by Friday, May 25.
Marie Innocenti '94 is member of the
National Charity League (NCL), and she needs your help. NCL is helping the Children's Skin Disease Foundation collect gently used, clean, prom dresses for high school students with unique skin conditions. If you would like to help Marie, please bring your prom dress donations to the Community Service Office by Friday, May 25.
Volunteers are needed to help
Mindful Littles at the following events:
- Monday, May 28: Cookin' for a Cause - Burgers & Baked Fries for Homeless Veterans
- Saturday, June 2: Cookin' for a Cause - Warm Meals for Operation Dignity
For more information, please visit their
website or contact Tanuka Gordon, Founder/Executive Director, by email at
tanuka@mindfullittles.org.
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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.
**GRAD NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!**
Please see the article above with information about spots we still need to fill on May 27-28.
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements and
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Renee Gistand.
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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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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
| Wednesday, May 16 |
Road to College for Class of 2019
Garaventa Center
7 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 17 |
Sisterhood2day!
Carondelet's Day of Giving
Uniform Sale
Garaventa Center
4 p.m.
"State of the School"
Parent Association meeting with Ms. Cotter and Mr. Cushing -- All parents/guardians welcome!
Carondelet Convent Community Room
6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, May 18 |
Senior Sunset
Lawn at Carondelet
6:30 p.m. |
| Monday, May 21 |
Senior Assembly - Special Schedule
Gym
8:10 a.m. |
| Tuesday, May 22 - Thursday, May 24 |
Senior Finals Schedule |
| Thursday, May 24 |
Baccalaureate Mass
Garaventa Center
7 p.m. |
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