Community e-News l 9.5.21 |
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Relax and enjoy a long, safe Labor Day weekend! |
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The Week Ahead...
Mon. Sep. 6
School Holiday - Labor Day
Tues. Sep. 7
Wed. Sep. 8
Thu. Sep. 9
Fri. Sep. 10
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Back to School Night on Thursday. Though it was a modified version, we hope that you enjoyed meeting your daughter’s teachers and became a bit more familiar with the educational journeys they will be experiencing this year.
Kevin Cushing,
Principal
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A message from our wellness counselors:
September 5-11 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and we are taking the important opportunity to shine a light on mental health awareness for our Carondelet community.
The health and well-being of our students are always at the forefront of everything we do. We know the importance of starting the new school year by opening dialogue and raising awareness around the critical issues of suicide prevention, stress management, positive self-care, and mental health support.
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Our goal is to maintain and grow this community awareness throughout the school year and normalize the topic of mental health as it relates to overall wellness.
As wellness counselors, we are here to support our students and families. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns, or would like further information regarding resources and community referrals.
We have included support resource links below, and encourage you to keep the lines of communication open with your daughters around this important and sensitive topic.
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\Wellness Counselors,
Stacie Besagno & Sarah Alpert
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Meet & Greet with President Annette Richardson Eros '85
We invite all parents and guardians to a Meet & Greet with President Annette Richardson Eros '85 at an outdoor reception.
Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 PM
"It was two years ago this month that we announced the daunting challenge of hiring a new president for Carondelet. By spring 2020, we had found a phenomenal person and were eager to introduce her to the CHS community. Unfortunately, that was delayed far longer than we would have liked. Now, we are eager to provide you the opportunity to meet Annette Eros in person. Please join us in ceremonially welcoming Annette back to Carondelet." ~ Tom Bobich, Board of Trustees Chair
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Cafeteria
Students should make sure to have their student ID number or cash ready before getting in line. Epicurean now has healthy, non-dairy overnight oats with fruit for breakfast.
Families should note that It takes approximately 24 hours to reload MySchoolBucks, so plan ahead or send students with cash or a check, for the Epicurean team to process immediately. Reach out to Alex w/questions.
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Community Service
New service opportunities have been added to the Volunteer Service Opportunities page on our website. Check them out!
CSF Membership is Open
Register for CSF fall membership through September 7 at 3 PM. This includes associate membership for frosh who have a CJSF certificate from their previous school. Apply here.
CSF bylaws restrict us from adding additional members after this time. For more information on CSF at Carondelet, please visit our club website. Reach out to Mrs. Silveira, Nicole Abudayeh '22, Caroline Kemner '22, or Karlie Makhoul '23 with questions.
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Carondelet Applications Open!
Tell a future Cougar: Applications are OPEN for the class of 2026! The path to Carondelet starts now! We have openings for Open House and Preview visits to learn more and see firsthand why this is the best place to be. Tell your friends and family, they can learn more and apply now.
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Everyday Uniform Review
Tops
- Any Carondelet or De La Salle polo, shirt, or sweater.
- Seniors may wear college/university shirts and sweatshirts.
Bottoms
- Mills Skirt options: Navy, gray, plaid. Skirts must be worn with biker shorts, leggings, or tights underneath.
- Pant options: Black, blue, or khaki pants. No rips or tears. Pants can be denim, chino, or dress pant material.
- Shoes must have a backstrap.
Not Allowed
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Khaki skirts, leggings, sweats, and pajama pants are not permitted for any student.
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View the Athletics calendar for September 5-11.
Check out recaps from last week's games.
Cougar spirit items are now available at the School Store.
Basketball open gyms will run through October. Participants MUST be cleared for athletic participation before starting.
Lacrosse open fields start on September 7 and run until October 28. Practice will be 3:30-4:45 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Participants MUST be cleared for athletic participation before starting.
Student-athletes are back in action and fans can get in on it too. We're bringing back SOS (Support Our Sisters) Games! Our first SOS game will be water polo Thursday, September 9 vs Monte Vista HS (JV @ 4 PM & Varsity @ 5 PM). We're giving away t-shirts to all Carondelet students who attend the games.
Let us know if you're signing a National Letter of Intent in November so we can celebrate you!
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Each week, your College + Career counselors share updates for students and families about upcoming opportunities for your road to college. Click the button for the full update |
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Seniors & Juniors: College rep visits have begun! Check the most up-to-date schedule in Naviance and register. If you will be missing class, you must get your teacher’s permission to attend the presentation and submit this form.
Next week, visits will include Denison, Hofstra, Grand Canyon University, Covenant College, CSU Chico, Mount Saint Mary’s, Sacred Heart University, University of Oregon, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Providence College, Holy Names University.
Freshmen: The Virtual Road to College Information Night is September 8. We will walk families through the road to college and how they can support their child's post-high school goals. A Zoom link will be posted on Schoology and emailed to all families.
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Retreat Registrations
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Shalom Retreat (Class of 2023) Register ASAP. Spots are limited and filling quickly.
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Case Update
Zero new cases were reported this week on campus.
On-campus Testing
Free COVID-19 testing for students, faculty, and staff is available on Carondelet and De La Salle campuses on Mondays and Wednesdays. Sign up for testing.
Vaccination Status
Families are encouraged to disclose student vaccination status to inform procedure in case of close contact to a positive case. If the status remains undisclosed, we will assume that the student is not vaccinated.
Close Contact Procedure
Contra Costa Health Services has implemented new standards for what qualifies as close contact in K-12 educational settings. View our COVID-19 Response page and chart that details the steps students will be asked to take if close contact with an individual that tests positive for COVID-19 occurs based on vaccination status.
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