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Hundreds of Carondelet students joined in solidarity with students from across the nation on March 14 to participate in the National School Walkout, honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, and calling for an end to gun violence. The 17-minute "Winton Walkout" was organized and led entirely by students.
In a letter to parents, President Bonnie Cotter said: "As a school community, we support all our students and their right to express themselves in a safe environment as they continue to learn more about themselves and the world around them."
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Inaugural Hall of Fame Class Announced
Carondelet will induct its first-ever hall of fame class next month, recognizing the athletic and professional accomplishments of alumnae who attended the school between 1993 and 2006.
Principal
Kevin Cushing and Director of Athletics
Caitlin Main '05 recently announced the members of the inaugural class:
Jayne Appel-Marinelli '06, Basketball
Natalie Coughlin Hall '00, Swimming
Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak '95, Soccer
The 1996 Cross-Country Team
"These phenomenal women model the characteristics we seek to develop in our students -- heart, faith, courage and excellence," Cushing said.
To celebrate their accomplishments and honor their legacy, Carondelet will induct these outstanding athletes into its inaugural Hall of Fame class at a special ceremony on Saturday, April 28. The ceremony will be followed by dinner and is open to all. Tickets are now on sale and seating is limited, so register today!
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Choir Wins Gold in Anaheim
Congratulations to the Carondelet Chorale and Carondelet & De La Salle Concert Choir for their stellar performances in the Heritage Music Festival on March 9. Their performances earned the festival's highest ratings of gold!
When asked about working with the adjudicators, Megan Nixon '18 said, "They had so many great insights, and it was great to work with such talented professionals."
The choirs also had the opportunity to work with a Disney recording studio specialist who coached them in a performance of a Pixar short and a rendition of "Goin' Down the Bayou" from The Princess and the Frog. It was fun and educational for students to get a behind-the-scenes look into the process of recording music to film. They are ecstatic about their performance and look forward to learning new repertoire for the Winton Arts Festival spring concert on Friday, April 20.
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Students Prepare to "Get Real"
On March 8, five seniors attended the "Get Real Academy," an annual event sponsored by the local chapter of Soroptimists International. The day-long program is designed to prepare high school senior girls for adult life.
The breakout sessions included lessons on managing finance and credit, preparing for job interviews, caring for one's physical and emotional health, and practicing self-defense. Carondelet participants included (from left) Abigail Norris '18, Allison Haley '18, Aubrie Haley '18, Geline Mascardo '18, and Mia Shoka '18.
"It was an enriching opportunity and a great way to celebrate International Women's Day," Geline said. |
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"S" Club Donates Easter Baskets to Children
Just in time for Easter, the Soroptimist Club, or "S" Club, members have been busy making special Easter baskets for the homeless children served by Concord-based Shelter, Inc. Our students generously donated all the treats and assembled the baskets, which are sure to bring joy to many kids during this special time of year.
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Self-Defense Classes Offered
Thanks to the Carondelet Parent Association, Carondelet is offering a series of self-defense classes with instructor Steffi Tomizaki. The second class is scheduled for
Thursday, April 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
To register, students need to fill out a Google RSVP form, as well as bring the signed liability waiver (featured on the Google form) and a $30 deposit to the Student Activities Center no later than
Tuesday, March 27. Students will receive their $30 back after the successful completion of the course. Please
click here to register.
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Professional Photos for Junior Prom
If you are interested in purchasing a professional photo package for your daughter attending Junior Prom, please
click here to place your order in advance.
Junior Prom will be held this
Friday, March 23 at the Blackhawk Auto Museum.
Ticket sales for Junior Prom close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21 at 2 p.m.
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Graduation 2018 Web Page Now Live
All information about this year's Class of 2018 Graduation is now available on the Carondelet website.
The graduation ceremony will be held in the Carondelet Gym. All graduates will receive
four tickets for family members to attend commencement in the gym. There will be additional seating the Garaventa Center, where a live video of the ceremony will be shown on the big screen. More information about graduation and all senior activities can be found on the
Graduation 2018 web page.
Additionally, tickets are now on sale for Grad Night celebrations, which will take place from
Sunday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. through May 28 at 3:00 a.m. Tickets are $175 and are on sale now through Sunday, May 6. You can find
more details here.
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Seniors: Enter to Win a Scholarship!
For all college-bound seniors, the Parent Association is awarding five scholarships to graduating seniors.
Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Students should submit a 500-word essay using this prompt:
"Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and outside of school."
Essays must be in Word or PDF format, must include the student's full name and ID number in subject line of email, and must be submitted by midnight of Sunday, March 25. Awardees will be announced in May. Click here for the flyer.
Best of luck to all participants!
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Early Bird Pricing Ends Next Week
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. Join us!
Blackhawk Country Club
Monday, April 30
Single Golfers: $350 each*
Foursomes: $1,300*
*Early Bird pricing ends March 27.
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JV Lacrosse Makes Blankets for a Good Cause
For the fourth consecutive year, the Carondelet junior varsity lacrosse program held a blanket-making party to support the
Trevor's Eagle Scout Foundation. With 42 blankets completed this year,
the Cougars have donated more than 150 blankets since 2015.
The Trevor's Eagle Project Foundation was created on behalf of Trevor Tonsing, who wasn't able to finish his Eagle Scout project of making blankets for Children's Hospital, due to his passing at the young age of 16. Trevor's father, Jon Tonsing, created the foundation to finish Trevor's Eagle Scout project, which has donated over 5,000 blankets to date.
Carondelet JV lacrosse head coach
Phil Mannoni spoke with
Jon Tonsing, who said, "It's nice to see your team take the time to make blankets, and we're very grateful for the donation. I truly appreciate what the girls did. They will make a child feel comfort in the hospital."
Athlete of the Week
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Kelly Kern '20
Track and Field - Pole Vault
Sophomore pole vaulter Kelly Kern took first place at the California Relays at Cerritos College on Saturday, finishing the event with a top jump of 12-feet, 6-inches. With her first place finish at the California Relays, Kelly moved up to third in the California girls' pole vault rankings. Way to go, Kelly!
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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 Jefferson Awards, Students In Action Team is helping Nicole Ramos '19 collect school supplies for Sepanton Elementary School in the Philippines. The students there are unable to afford basic school supplies. They need crayons, pencils, and notebooks, but other school supplies, are also welcome. If you are interested in helping, please bring your donations to Mrs. Lawrence in the Community Service Office by Friday, April 27
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Save the Following Dates:
The Plant Exchange needs volunteers on Saturday, March 31 for 3-4 hour shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is held outdoors at Ability Now Bay Area, 4500 Lincoln Avenue in Oakland. Students should see Mrs. Lawrence for the details.
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. All proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area. More information will be forthcoming.
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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!
Thank you to all of you who have registered so far to help put on an amazing Grad Night! We still need a couple of card dealers on May 27, from 8:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. It's DOUBLE PIP HOURS! Take a look in CERVIS and see where you can help out!
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements and
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Renee Gistand.
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