Community e-News l 04.02.23 | |
The countdown is on! For most students, it's the countdown to Easter Break, but for seniors, it's the number of days until graduation. As of Friday, it's T-50 days and counting! | |
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A Message from our VP of Academics and Ed Tech | |
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To the Carondelet Community,
It has been a difficult week. We are holding Pope Francis in our thoughts and prayers for his return to health; we are mourning the senseless loss of life in the recent Nashville shooting. It is one of the many moments in this complicated world in which it is a great solace to be part of a faith-based community where we can find comfort and support in our community of care as we navigate through these dark moments together. So on this Palm Sunday, when we start our most sobering and sacred week, let us remember the significance of welcoming Jesus into our hearts and our commitment to following him. This will be reinforced this week as we hold a Holy Week liturgy with a veneration of the Cross on Tuesday before the break.
With all this, realizing we are just a few days away from a well-deserved break, I can’t believe that this year is winding down. Between now and the finish line, we are looking at an extremely busy time that is a bustle of activity. A quick look at the academics events coming up we can see that:
- Progress reports are coming out on April 4 just before spring break
- MAP testing for freshmen and sophomores is scheduled for right after Easter break (April 20 & 21 for math and April 25 & 28 for language arts)
- On May 1 AP testing starts and runs for just over two weeks
- On May 8 registration for summer online classes through the College of the Siskiyous (more on that below)
We can not forget the plethora of end-of-year events, awards ceremonies, and the bittersweet events connected to celebrating our seniors: baccalaureate mass and the graduation ceremony at the Concord Pavilion. There’s a lot left to look forward to, but for now, we hope that students and families spend time together and experience a rejuvenating rest.
In faith,
Dr C.
Elizabeth Chaponot, Ph.D.
VP for Academics and Ed Tech
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Student Safety Reminders
We would like to remind all students who are walking to campus from Shadelands Business Park and/or the Countrywood Shopping Center to stay alert, exercise caution, and walk with a group. There have been a couple of incidents of people outside of our community loitering near Winton Drive. To address this, we have notified Concord PD and have added a morning patrol down Winton Drive for our campus security guard. If you or your student have any concerns about safety around our campus, please connect with Michael Viola, Director of Facilities & Grounds, or Caitlin Main, Dean of Students.
College Credit Opportunities over the Summer
Carondelet has a partnership with the College of the Siskiyous to help students take college classes that can transfer to their college after high school and help them get ahead on the General Education requirements. It is also a wonderful way for our students to showcase college readiness when they apply for college.
Registration for College of the Siskiyous summer courses will start on May 8. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to take college-level coursework for almost free (cost of materials). We have added many more course options available for students this year. Here is a link to our FAQ sheet about the program for your review. The new catalog with summer offerings has not yet been released but we should get that sometime after spring break. Please contact Sonia Wilson, Front Office Manager, if you have questions.
Battle of the Boldest
JUNIORS! Battle of the boldest is just WEEKS AWAY and we need your help to make this year's battle our best! Please submit videos and photos of you and your friends ASAP (class of 2024 only). Please reach out to Caroline Cabral or Junior Council if you want more information. The Council meets Tuesday/Thursday during 0 in Studio 2 if you want to stop by.
Senior Ball Tickets Live
Senior Ball Registration will close Tuesday, April 25. All information will be available here, including the link to registration, guest passes, FAQs, and bus registration. This year's Senior Ball: “Starry Night” will take place on April 29 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at The Overlook at Port Workspaces in Oakland. Tickets are $150 per person. All tickets must be purchased in advance. The price of the ticket includes dancing, games, drinks, food, and dessert.
High School Placement Practice Test
Carondelet is hosting a practice High School Placement Test for 7th grade girls and boys on Tuesday, May 9. Registration just opened and spots will fill up fast. Please spread the word. To sign up, please fill out this link.
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Lenten Project - Relief for Refugees
Donate to our Lenten Project! This year, we are collecting household items to benefit World Relief Sacramento, which helps settle refugees coming to the United States. Students are asked to turn in donations in the Lenten Project boxes in their fifth-period class. For parents and families who would like to make larger donations, like furniture and appliances, please check out World Relief’s Amazon Wishlist (donations purchased through this Amazon wishlist will ship directly to their location in Sacramento).
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Returning Student Contracts Open
Contracts for returning students are now open. If you are returning, you should have received an email yesterday regarding re-enrollment. If you did not, please email Colleen Gill '15, Director of Admissions soon.
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Upcoming Fathers Club Meeting
Our last Fathers Club Meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. We will be having a class of 2023 senior panel discussing their experience at Carondelet High School. You must RSVP for this event. All Carondelet dads are welcome.
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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Parent Ed Night | |
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Recording Is Now Available!
On March 14, Debbie Berndt, director of Parent Movement 2.0 and Substance Free Athletics spoke at our Parent Education webinar entitled, “21st Century Understanding of Marijuana, Fentanyl, and Prevention for Parents.” The recording of this webinar is now available on our Carondelet YouTube page. You can view this video here.
Other programming focusing on drug and alcohol abuse prevention occurred throughout this month. Biology classes had a lesson on addiction and opioids with a special focus on the action of Fentanyl on the brain. Anatomy and Physiology classes also learned about drugs and their effect on the brain. In the Cannon Wellness Center, a group of students attended a workshop on the dangers of Fentanyl with Bay Area Community Resources. Next year, Carondelet and De La Salle are planning assemblies in March to continue this topic. This week Carondelet and De La Salle students were able to complete an anonymous survey where they shared the topics that they feel teens need to know in regard to drug and alcohol use. All of these efforts are an important part of Carondelet’s overall focus on student health and wellness.
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Xanadu
Xanadu's last show was yesterday, April 1! Thank you to everyone who came out to support and congratulations to the cast and crew for an amazing show!
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All C&C Weekly Updates can be found on the website
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Juniors, don’t miss out on College Kickstart! During College Kickstart, the college counseling team will help you get started on your college applications and guide you through writing your college essay and UC personal insight questions. It is strongly recommended that rising seniors attend. If the cost is prohibitive to participate, please fill out the fee waiver form. Register today.
- Junior Families: Mark your calendars for College Preview Night on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 pm (Zoom). College representatives from CSU, UC, private, out-of-state, and community colleges will share an overview of the admissions process at their institutions and will review mock applications to explain how admissions decisions are made.
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Seniors, most college decisions will come in this month. Are you wondering what to do once you’ve heard back from schools? How do you decide where to go? What happens if you are on a waitlist? Financial aid awards not making sense? College counselors have you covered! Check out this helpful resource with everything you need to get through the next steps. We also have an FAQ document to help you find quick answers to frequent questions by seniors.
- In partnership with John Muir Health, Junior Achievement of Northern California is pleased to offer their December Young Healers Career Speaker Series. Speakers will share details about their current role, their educational journey, and their unique path to career success, followed by a live Q&A with participating JA students.
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Careers in Family Medicine: Wednesday, April 5, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Registration
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Careers in Nutrition: Wednesday, April 19, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Registration
Read more on the College and Career Website
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Important Dates and Information
All important dates and information for our Class of 2023 students and families can be found on our Graduation & Senior Activities page on the website. Please keep your eye out for updates as they approach.
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2023-24 Cheer and Dance Tryouts
Cheer and Dance tryouts are coming up soon. Incoming and returning students must complete the 2023-24 Athletic Registration in order to try out on the dates below. Spring sports are underway!
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2023-24 Dance Team Tryouts
Optional Dance Team Clinics:
April 5, April 19, April 26
4:45 - 6:30 PM
Garaventa Center
Tryout Dates:
May 1 - 3
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Garaventa Center
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2023-24 Cheer Team Tryouts
Tryout Dates:
May 8 - 11
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Carondelet Gym
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*Make sure to register for medical clearance per the Athletics Registration policy. | |
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Still need to Purchase Spring Sport Photos?
Spring sports are underway! Using the access codes below to purchase your photos at HomeTeam Sports:
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Swim:
2223CHSSD
Beach Volleyball:
2223CHSBVB
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Spring Rugby:
2223CHSRUGBYS
Track and Field:
2223CHSTF
Lacrosse:
2223CHSLAX
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Softball:
2223CHSSB
Stunt:
2223CHSSTUNT
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National Letter of Intent Signing Day
Have you signed or will sign an NLI since our last signing ceremony? If so, complete the Letter of Intent Signing form to let us know who you'll be signing with. We will celebrate all the signing athletes on April 19 during lunch. We need this form completed no later than Friday, April 7.
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Girls' Spring and Summer Clinics | |
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Register Spring and Summer Clinics
Spring is the perfect season to explore new activities, discover sports, and get involved. Learn more about the exciting opportunities we have coming soon for middle schoolers and incoming frosh. We’ll see you soon!
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Spring Softball Clinic
Incoming 6th-9th Grade Girls
April 11 - 13
4:30 - 7:30 PM
Learn More and Register
Mid-Spring Lacrosse Clinic
Incoming 6th-9th Grade Girls
May 8 - 10
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Learn More and Register
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Girls Learn Code & Innovate Spring AI Camp
Incoming 6th-9th Grade Girls
May 8 - 10
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn More and Register
Summer Sports Clinics
Clinics in Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Softball, Strength & Conditioning, Tennis, and Soccer.
Learn More and Register
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For any questions about spring or summer programming at Carondelet,
please contact Kimber Powers.
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More than high school. Her school.
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Carondelet High School inspires excellence by preparing young women to live with heart, faith, and courage in the Catholic tradition and spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Carondelet High School l 1133 Winton Drive l Concord, CA 94518 l CarondeletHS.org
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