Community e-News l 03.12.23 | |
Last week, nine students and two teachers went on Ven a Ver Borderlands, an immersion to the U.S/Mexico border in Tucson, Arizona. On the trip, they learned about immigration and heard personal stories from immigrants who crossed the border. The group also met with CSJ sisters to learn more about our CSJ history. | |
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A Message from VP of Academics and Ed Tech | |
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To the Carondelet Community -
International Women’s Day was last Wednesday, which launches the season to celebrate! Junior Prom occurred on Saturday at the Overlook in Oakland. A good time was had by all.
Sisterhood Week is this week and again the campus will be abuzz with activity. We will be celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph a little early on Thursday the 16 with a liturgy.
Frosh and Soph Councils are selling tickets for an all-girls neon dance party that is scheduled to happen on Thursday, March 16. As I type this, I am acutely aware that parents are sitting in the paradoxical state of wanting their students to find joy and dreading the idea of having a weeknight late pickup. You are welcome.
In more good news, all students have Friday off because we have a faculty/staff professional day. All faculty will have training from Catapult Learning in the morning, and we will be working on the WASC accreditation document together in the afternoon.
This reminds me, if taking the parent survey for WASC has slipped your mind, this is the perfect opportunity to participate in the first survey. We know people’s time is valuable. We really appreciate you taking the time to take the survey. Our deadline was originally set for March 1, but we will keep it open until Wednesday so we can hear from a few more parents/guardians!
A last note: The spring season of sports has begun and there are lots of exciting games on the horizon. Please check out the Athletics calendar on the website to follow along.
Heart + Faith + Courage = Excellence,
Elizabeth Chaponot, Ph.D.
Vice Principal of Academics and Ed Tech
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Dress Uniform
Please note that students will wear dress uniforms on Thursday for the St. Joseph’s Day Celebration, a formal schoolwide assembly where some of our local Sisters and Associates will join us and renew their CSJ vows.
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Please accept deep and heartfelt thanks from the students, faculty, and staff of Carondelet High School.
Thanks to 403 supporters, and in partnership with our incredibly generous matching donors, this year's Giving Day raised more than $108,000 in total for Carondelet students. Fifty-five classes were represented by students, alumnae, parents, and grandparents—and every gift contributed to these phenomenal results. The Class of 2026 had the highest participation and will win a pizza party during lunch.
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A Special THANK YOU to Our Matching Gift Donors | |
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Cheryl and Orlando Frasca P'19 '21
Lynn and Michael J. Mahoney P'97 '98
Catherine and Paul Schweiger P'23 '25
Elizabeth and Paul Nuti P'20 '23
Susan J. Solger '73
Jessica Smith Mix '99 and Jerome Mix
Kamin and Matthew Macomber P'26
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Kat Sellis and Emmanuel Papadakis P'25
Rosanne M. Siino '80
Candi and Phil Mannoni P'18 '23 '26
Christine and Thomas Olinger P'19
Sahar and Vala Berjis P'24
Jennifer and Darin Reinwald P'22
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Xanadu Opens on March 23
Company invites everyone to join us for Xanadu. This musical follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time—the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Opens March 23 and closes April 2. Purchase Tickets Here.
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Volunteers for Holy Week Liturgy
Campus Ministry is looking for students interested in drama/theater to participate in the Holy Week liturgy in April. Interested students should email [email protected] or Edie Payne and attend a meeting on Monday, March 13 at lunch in Campus Ministry.
Sisterhood Week
March 19 is the Feast Day for St. Joseph, the patron saint of the Sisters of St. Joseph. To usher in this Feast Day, Carondelet has a week-long celebration of Sisterhood this week. In gratitude for the legacy established by the Sisters of St. Joseph, we spend this week celebrating the CSJ tradition of Heart, Faith, Courage, and Excellence that continues to be passed along through the Carondelet Sisterhood. Throughout the week there will be fun food sales at lunch and students and staff will be recognized for being living examples of our core sisterhood values as leaders from Spiritual Life Council visit 5th period classrooms to present certificates, gifts, and homemade treats. Sisterhood Week will culminate with the St. Joseph’s Day Celebration and Girls’ Dance Party on Thursday, March 16. Please note that students will wear dress uniform on Thursday for the St. Joseph’s Day Celebration, a formal schoolwide assembly where some of our local Sisters and Associates will join us and renew their CSJ vows.
Lenten Project - Relief for Refugees
Last month, Turkey and Syria were deeply impacted by three devastating earthquakes. Thus, we are focusing our Lenten project on aid to refugees. We are partnering with World Relief in Sacramento to collect household items to help families resettle in a new home. A list of suggested items is posted on the website and displayed in each fifth-period classroom. 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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Monday, May 8
Shotgun Start at 11:00 AM
Round Hill Country Club
Cougar Classic Is Back! Don't Fore-get to Save the Date!
Registration opens Tuesday, March 21 at 10:00 AM.
Early Bird Special: The first 40 golfers at $350/player, $1,400/foursome!
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Thursday, March 23
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation
This year we will feature free flowing beer from Calicraft and woman owned Epidemic Ales, champagne and wine by OneHope and BACA, and a specialty cocktail by Bumper Bar. We will have two food trucks, snacks, sports on the media wall, games, and the famous VW Photo Bus is back!
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Volunteer for B&B
Our events are a success because of our volunteers! To participate in this fun event, sign up here. To view and download photos from last year's Bubbles and Brews, click here.
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Parents Association Meeting
All parents are welcome to our next Parents Association meeting on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 PM in the Faculty Lounge. Come find out how you can get involved.
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The Easter Bunny is coming soon!
Spread the word, and if you have little ones, mark your calendars! We're having an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1 at the Carondelet Athletics Complex. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
We are collecting plastic eggs. Email Caroline Cabral '15 to help or drop some off!
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Model United Nations Club | |
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Model UN Club Attends Berkeley United Nations
On March 3-5, Carondelet students attended the UC Berkeley Model United Nations. This conference attracts high school students nationwide to participate in a simulation of the actual United Nations. Carondelet students step into the shoes of ambassadors from member states to resolve global issues through debate and diplomacy. Our students represented the nation of Belarus and participated in committees that discussed issues such as: green economic development, the effects of COVID-19 on Latin American refugees, and the impact of AI on UN member states.
If you have any questions about Model UN, contact Phil Miller.
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Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation | |
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Upcoming Carondelet Stock Market Challenge
Want to learn about the stock market in a fun way? Join the Carondelet Stock Market Challenge on March 14, where you and your friends see who can make the most money by investing "$1 million" in a fast-paced stock market simulation game. Teams now forming! Contact Chris Walsh for information.
Questions?
Contact Chris Walsh, Director of the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation
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Girls' Spring and Summer Sports Clinics | |
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Register for Girls' Spring and Summer Clinics
Spread the word to middle school and elementary families to start their registration today for our girls' spring and summer sports clinics. Sports include basketball, lacrosse, softball, tennis, volleyball, and strength training. All clinics are led by our regular season coaches and focused on offering tailored and insightful skillset training to help all athletes who aspire to develop their craft and feel confident on the court and/or field.
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For any questions about spring or summer programming at Carondelet,
please contact Kimber Powers.
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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. Register today!
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College Counselors will be hosting (virtual) Coffee with the Counselors. This is a casual time for parents to ask any college-related questions they may have. Zoom links will be shared with families closer to the date. If you would like to send questions to College Counselors ahead of time, please complete this form.
- Freshmen and Sophomore Parents: March 22, 8:00 - 8:45 AM
- Junior Parents: March 31, 8:00 - 8:45 AM
- Senior Parents: March 22, 9:00- 9:45 AM
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Seniors, most college decisions will come 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 don't make sense? College Counselors have you covered! Check out this helpful resource with everything you need to get through the next steps.
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The Wa Sung Community Service Club is pleased to announce the 67th Annual Merit Award Scholarship program for 2023. They will be awarding one $2,500 Community Service Scholarship and at least 10-$1,500 scholarships. To qualify, the applicant must be a graduating senior of Asian descent currently attending high school in Alameda County or Contra Costa County and will be attending community college, state college, or university in the fall of 2023. Download the application and apply by April 10.
Read more on the College and Career Website
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Purchase 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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Uniform Return Reminder
Make sure to return any sports uniforms that were provided to you on an issuance and return basis. Failure to return your uniform or pay the replacement fee will result in you not receiving your yearbook.
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.
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Stay Comfortable at the Next Game!
Stay comfortable at all your student-athlete's games with our Carondelet Cougar merch! Stadium chairs and blankets are back in stock!
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New Dress Code Approved Shirts
Check out our school store for new designs for the new year!
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Support Carondelet with Purchases You Make Everyday | |
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Escrip
Escrip rebates to Carondelet a portion of purchases you make at hundreds of participating stores and online vendors. Your card information is kept secure and confidential. Carondelet’s Group Identification Number is 5825088. Register with Escrip and select Carondelet High School as the recipient of your Escrip support.
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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. | |
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