Community e-News l 12.5.21
Best wishes to all our students studying for finals.
The Week Ahead...
Mon. Dec. 6
0-7 | 8:15 AM Start

Tues. Dec. 7
A Day | 8:15 AM Start

Wed. Dec 8
B Day (Mass) | 8:15 AM Start

Thu. Dec. 9
A Day | 8:15 AM Start
 
Fri. Dec. 10
B Day (X Block) | 8:15 AM Start
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Reminders
Advent Donation Drive - Dec. 13
We are collecting art supplies and exercise equipment for Las Trampas throughout the Advent season. The collection ends December 13. Learn what each class needs to donate.
No Parking Spots Available
Our parking lot for students is full. There are no more available spaces for this academic year. Students can park at Shadelands.
Morning Shuttle Registration
Registration for the spring semester on the Morning Shuttle is now open! First come, first serve. Register.
Spread the word to eighth-grade families
Applications for the Class of 2026 are due this Friday, December 10!
Upcoming
Choir Performance - Dec. 9
In-person concerts have returned to campus! Join us for a festive evening of choir and concert band music on Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 PM at the De La Salle Hofmann Center.
PowerSchool Closing - Dec. 14
The PowerSchool Portal will close on Tuesday, December 14 at 8:00 AM. The portal will be closed until Semester One grades are stored on January 4, 2022. Parents and students will not have access to PowerSchool grades while the portal is closed; however, you can still communicate with teachers.

Schoology will stay open, but PowerSchool is the official grade of record. Email Katie Almonte with any questions or concerns.
STEM Trip Spots Available
We have four spots left for the STEM Trip to Switzerland, Germany, and Austria in May. The last day to register is January 31. Tour the BMW Factory, journey into a salt mine, and stand on top of Mt. Pilatus in the Swiss Alps. Reach out to Mrs. Schooler for more information.
Join the 2022 Hackathon
Join the Carondelet Teen Hackathon! Our Teen Hackathon is a full-day, immersive experience where students work in teams to design, prototype, and pitch innovative solutions to problems facing teens today. This year’s theme is “Forging Connections.”
Parent Association in Action
Snacks for Finals
Parents, please sign up to donate snacks to keep our students energized during their final exams. Click on the link for details and to sign up.
On Campus
Speech and Debate Awards
Ava Conte '23 and Sofia Andrawess '23 competed for Carondelet in the school's first Speech and Debate tournament in over a decade. The team went 2 and 1, and the students were given an award for having a winning record.
Grandparents Luncheon
On Thursday, Carondelet hosted its first-ever holiday grandparent luncheon! Students shared time with their grandparents enjoying food, fun, and camaraderie with these very important members of our Carondelet community.
Facial Reconstruction
Students used tissue depth measurements for different ancestries, biological sexes, and ages to try to approximate the face of an actual missing person. At the end of a week of construction, faculty/staff members came in with missing person posters to try to find their missing person among the faces.
College + Career
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.
Seniors/Juniors: make sure to send any Jan. 1 essays to your counselor by Monday, Dec. 13 if you would like feedback and edits. 

Sophomores and Juniors: PSAT scores will be available either Monday Dec. 6 or Tuesday, Dec. 7. The College Board will send you an email with details on how to access your scores. A Schoology post and email will be sent to students by College Counselors about what these scores mean and how to use them to prepare for the real SAT. 
Thank You
We raised more than $200,000 throughout our entire Visions suite of events thanks to your partnership and support. The holiday spirit and investment from everyone involved made our Visions suite beyond memorable. Thank you and may the joy of Visions of Christmas stay with you and yours throughout this holiday season. 

Our second Virtual Visions of Christmas and Tree Drawing was an evening of celebration, gratitude, friendship, and generosity. Almost 200 guests attended and we raised more than $7,000 in support of the Sisterhood Fund!

Our hosts Kristina Levesque ‘06 from our Mathematics Department and Rick Lejano from Campus Ministry shined throughout the evening. We are thrilled and humbled by the dedication and love of our Carondelet family.
Congratulations to the Tree Winners and a most special thanks to our generous donors who made these magnificent trees possible.

Techy Christmas Story: Donna Bisio
Viva L’Italia: Kathy Gallucci
The Gift of Tuition: Heidi Jerge
Appliances Abound: Erin Brosnan
Foodie with Family and Friends: Sierra Higgins ‘86
Indulge in Napa Valley: Paige Patterson ‘25
Athletics
View the Athletics calendar for November 28 -Dec 4.

Check out recaps from last week's games.

The after school shuttle to the CAC will not be running December 14-17 during finals week. It will run on Monday, December 13 and will leave at 3:20 PM since it is a normal school schedule.
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School Store
NEW comfy, cozy, warm spirit wear designs and more at the school store! 
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