Community e-News l 2.23.20
This Saturday, February 29
Secure your tickets by Wed., Feb. 26 at noon!
Enjoy an evening of food, dancing to the music of the band,  Fast Times , and lots of fun supporting the programming and scholarships of the Carondelet Parent Association.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bid on some great live auction items such as a table for 10 at Visions of Christmas Tea, a two bedroom at Squaw, Graduation seats, prime rib dinner for 10, and a game/movie night in the Jean Hoffman Center for Innovation .

Fulfill your PIP hour requirements by  donating  to or  volunteering  at the Crab Feed. Examples of donations include: restaurant gifts cards, Bay Area experience outings (e.g., theater tickets/restaurant), etc. PIP hours for some shifts have increased with one fulfilling all required PIP hours .

The Crab Feed committee would still love to include season tickets to a sporting event, and other experiences for the live auction. If you have connections for getaways, sporting events, or any other fun activities, please contact Melissa Jose at  mdjosu@gmail.com .
The Week Ahead...

Mon. Feb. 24
0-7 I 8:05 AM start
Alumnae Board meeting l 6-7:30 PM l Convent Community Room
 
Tue. Feb. 25
0-7 I 8:05 AM start
 
Wed. Feb. 26
6/L/2/4/X I 8:05 AM start
Ash Wednesday Liturgy l 9:25-10:45 AM l Garaventa
Ven A Ver l all day l Salinas
Crab Feed registration closes at noon today!
Guest passes for Junior Prom due at 2 PM!
 
Thu. Feb. 27
X/1 /3/5/7 I 8:50 AM start
Ven A Ver l all day l Salinas

Fri. Feb. 28
0-7 l 8:05 AM start
Ven A Ver l all day l Salinas
Secure your Junior Prom tickets by 11:59 PM tonight!

Sat. Mar. 1
Crab Feed l 5:30 PM l Garaventa

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Jefferson Awards Nominations
Open through Wednesday, March 4
The Multiplying Good, Students In Action Program seeks to empower students to think big, choose their own public service passion, engage their entire school and broader communities, and create maximum impact. 

Through celebration, Multiplying Good grants Jefferson Awards that are meant to honor a person's commitment to service and inspire action in others to create positive change within their communities and the world.

Please nominate any Carondelet student, parent, teacher, or staff member who demonstrates extraordinary service. The nominee may qualify in one of two ways.

The Continuous Service Award - They have given an extraordinary amount of time to community service. 
The Special Projects Award - They have seen a need that was being neglected and created a service opportunity to take care of that need. 

Nominations are due by the end of the day on Wednesday, March 4. 

Nominate a Carondelet Community Member. 

See or email Ms. Terry in Campus Ministry with any questions.
Dance Team Headed to Nationals!
Our amazing, talented dance team is headed to Vegas this weekend to compete at Nationals. We got a sneak peek of their performance today and the other teams have a ton to worry about! Keep making us Cougar proud ladies!
Planning Ahead to Pay for College
Tuesday, March 3 l 7 PM
Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation
Open to all 9th -11th grade families

Our speaker is a college admissions professional with extensive experience in the financial aid process and in college admissions advising. She will present information about how families’ assets and their students’ academic profiles are evaluated and how the amount of aid a student might receive at different colleges is determined. She will also give an overview of the entire financial aid process and will present various ways to prepare for the cost of college.
Angeleeka David '20 and Athena Rupp '20 Believe the Cure fundraising efforts for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Angeleeka David '20 and Athena Rupp '20, have taken on the task of building a team and fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS): Students of the Year Believe the Cure Campaign.

The Students of the Year campaign is a seven-week philanthropic leadership development program where selected high school students from across the nation are able to participate in a fundraising competition that benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

They are asking the Carondelet community for your support of their campaign that benefits the LLS mission: to cure blood cancers and to assist patients and families as they battle leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, or myeloma. These senior students have been given a wonderful opportunity to help our dear neighbors and, they can not do it without your generous and admirable support.
Camp Carondelet
Registration Open
 
Camp Carondelet is an enriching, fun, coed summer camp for incoming 3rd-8th graders . Kids explore a balance between creative learning and outdoor play across two campuses.

  • Week 1 - June 15-19
  • Week 2 - June 22-26
  • Week 3 - July 13-17
  • Week 4 - July 20-24

Offerings include: Coding, Drones & Robotics, Entrepreneurship, 3D Printing, Videography, Wacky Science, Escape Room Adventures, Podcasting, Drama & Acting, Sports Broadcasting, and Zumba.
Sports Clinics
Registration Open
 
Middle school girls are invited to our campuses to train with Carondelet coaches, improve their skills, and have fun playing their favorite sport!

Choose from seven sports this June-July. (S trength and conditioning cub camps also available for incoming 2nd-5th grade girls .)

  • Basketball
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Strength & Conditioning
Soccer has been busy since our last update. Valentine's Day saw the Freshmen team show nothing but love for the Cal High Grizzlies ending in a 0-0 tie, solidifying their League Championship. With a long weekend to a prep the Varsity girls came onto the field ready to play American HS on Wednesday in the first round of NCS. The squad played a great game on both ends of the field winning solidly. They played their 2nd Round Game on Saturday, defeating Heritage 4-1.

Upcoming Varsity Soccer games :
Feb. 26 I NCS Round #3 Semi Finals vs. Liberty/Berkeley at 7 PM at the CAC
Feb. 28/29 I NCS Round #4 Finals I vs. TBD
The Varsity Basketball Team kicked off NCS with a solid win over Freedom High School. They had great ball movement and even better team defense. The team was back on the court on Friday and beat California HS in a nail biter, 50-49! Next up, the Semifinals!

Upcoming Basketball games :
Feb. 25 I NCS Round #3 Semi Finals I at San Ramon Valley at 5:30 PM
Feb. 28/29 I NCS Round #4 Finals I 7 PM (V) vs. TBD
Spring Sport Reminders :
Spring Sports are in full swing. With tryouts culminating last week and regular practices beginning this week the teams are hitting the ground running. Look for more updates as they move into their season.

Upcoming Events for Competitive Sports Cheer : 
Feb. 25 I vs Amador Valley HS I 7 PM @ Monte Vista HS
Feb. 28 I vs. Dublin HS I 5 PM @ Cal High

Upcoming Events for Lacrosse :
February 25 I vs. Foothill HS I 5:30 PM (JV) & 7 PM (V) @ CAC
February 28 I @ Dougherty Valley HS I 5:30 PM (JV) & 7 PM (V) @ Dougherty Valley HS

Follow Carondelet Athletics on social media for updates: Instagram  @carondeletcougars   and Twitter  @Go_Carondelet !
Almost 90% of you have visited the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation!
Katie Koestner RISE Webinar
If you weren't able to watch the webinar, Parenting our Girls in a #MeToo World: A Presentation with Katie Koestner for Carondelet, last week, you can now.

Please use passcode: CarondeletKatie20
The Carondelet Parents Association invites you to attend a presentation:

The Dangers of Vaping
Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM l Garaventa

Students and parents are both invited to attend this event presented by the Youth Development Specialist on Tobacco Use Prevention from the Contra Costa County Office of Education .
Guys and Dolls is a spectacle of a musical running March 25-April 4 . Between the large dance numbers, high stakes gambling and soul-saving missionaries, tender moments of truth seep into the lyrics of the average guy and the average doll.

Ticket Prices
Adults: $12
Students/Sr. Citizens: $6
Tickets available for sale at the door and  online .
Class of 2021, mark your calendars:

College Kickstart
June 1-5, 2020

Build your college list, write your first draft of your college essay, and start your applications while surrounded by your friends and supported by the college counseling team and college admissions officers from over 15 different universities. Registration opens soon.
Carondelet's Online School Store
Students, families, alumnae, faculty and staff, and friends ~ Purchase Carondelet branded spirit wear, bags, drinkware, accessories, EcoSmart, and clearance items at the new School Store.
Did you know that Carondelet students come from over 53 different zip codes.
Carondelet Giving Day
3.19.20
Get ready, our third annual giving day is around the corner! We already have $15,000 in matching gifts so your donations make twice the impact. Make moments that matter for our daughters and community on March 19, 2020.
Subscribing to our Calendar
With our new website comes a new calendar. If you previously subscribed to our calendar, you will need to update your subscription. You can add specific types of events or all events to your calendar. 

  1. Visit the Calendar page
  2. Click Subscribe
  3. Choose calendars you want to add. Some noteworthy ones:
  • “Carondelet” hosts school day events. 
  • “Bell Schedule” shows each day’s classes. 
  • Select all "Athletics" or choose a specific sport’s schedule on the Teams page.
  • Or, select any other category or All.
Two Carondelet golfers made SportStars Girls Golf BIG 10 - NorCal’s Best Golfers (’10-’19) ! Maddie Gamble '21 and Yealimi Noh '19 are highlighted in the top 10 ranking.
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