Community e-News l 05.07.23 | |
Our first week of AP testing is wrapped up and we are ready for week two! Enjoy your weekend Cougars! Be sure to get rest, eat well, and check your schedule before testing begins again next week. | |
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A Message from Our VP of Student Life and Mission | |
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To The Carondelet Community,
This week marks the last week with the wonderful Class of 2023! We are so proud of this class and all of our students’ many accomplishments. Though many of them will be finishing up AP tests and completing final projects and assessments in their classes, they will end the week with a balloon drop and Senior Sunset at the CAC.
There are several other events on campus and in the community this week as we approach the end of the year. Our spring sports teams are beginning playoff competitions. On Monday, golf enthusiasts will compete in our 33rd annual Cougar Classic golf tournament at Round Hill Country Club. On campus, Thursday in the Amp the Asian Pacific Islander Club, Asian Food Appreciation Club, and the DEI Council are putting on a lunchtime activity with food sales, music, and dance to celebrate the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. On Thursday night from 6-8 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation, Dr. Hutches Scientific Research students are presenting their projects at our first Science Symposium. Come out and see all the impressive work!
It’s also Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week! We are so thankful to all the teachers and staff who give so much of their time and talents in support of our mission to nurture our students in becoming young women of Heart, Faith, Courage, and Excellence.
Blessings,
Jen Reinwald
Vice Principal of Student Life and Mission
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Attendance & Final Exams
Students are expected to attend class for their final exams at the end of the semester. There are no make-up exam options for semester two. Please plan any unexcused absences around these important dates. Students who are unexpectedly ill must proactively communicate with each of their teachers to ensure that they are able to close out the semester appropriately. All students are responsible for all coursework, including final exams, projects, and presentations.
Garaventa Closed for Testing, Epicurean Cafe Open
The Garaventa Center will be closed May 1 - 10 for AP Testing. Epicurean Cafe will continue with regular service out of the back of the Garaventa Center. Students interested in purchasing food will enter the cafe through the back doors off of Winton Drive.
Vape Detectors Installed
To help keep our campus drug-free, we have installed vape detectors in our student restrooms. Students in the restroom during a vape alert are subject to a search and students caught vaping will be subject to disciplinary action. In both instances, parents/guardians will be notified. Questions? Contact Caitlin Main ‘05, Dean of Students.
Yearbook Distribution
All Carondelet students receive a copy of the yearbook as part of their tuition. Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors in good standing on May 16 at the end of Senior Breakfast and all other students in good standing after school on May 17. All students must be in good standing with the Library, Student Life, Athletics, and Finance to receive their yearbook. Students who are unable to pick up their yearbook or are missing a prior year should see Michelle Koski '98 in the Library for their copy.
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Student T-Shirt Submissions Open
Students are encouraged to submit their designs for the Carondelet 2023-24 School Year. Once reviewed students will vote on their favorite shirt. The student with the chosen design will receive their shirt for free! Deadline is May 10. Learn more and submit here!
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Week 2 AP Testing
Students who are testing at 8:00 AM are free to leave campus following their exam. Students who have a 12:00 PM exam do not need to attend morning classes. Lunch will be available for purchase outside the back of the Garaventa for the two weeks of AP Testing.
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| Time | Subject | Location | | Mon. May 8
8:00 AM | Calculus AB
& Calculus BC | Garaventa | | Mon. May 8
12:00 PM | Computer Science Principles | Garaventa | | Mon. May 8
12:00 PM | Italian Language
& Culture | Library | | Tues. May 9
8:00 AM | English Language & Composition | Garaventa | | Tues. May 9
12:00 PM | Physics C: Mechanics | Library | | Wed. May 10
8:00 AM | Spanish Language
& Culture | Library | | Wed. May 10
12:00 PM | Biology | Garaventa | | Thur. May 11
8:00 AM | French Language
& Culture | Library | | Thur. May 11
12:00 PM | Physics 1: Algebra Based | Library | | Fri. May 12
12:00 PM | Latin | Library | | |
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Cougar Classic Online Auction
May 8 at 11:00 AM through
May 14 at 11:00 PM
Bid on wonderful items and experiences while supporting the Carondelet Fund, which supports programs and provides opportunities that benefit every Carondelet student. Thank you for being a part of providing educational excellence!
| Grab a Weekend Stay in SF, Last Chance Front Row Grad Seats, Parking for the 23-24 school year, Golf Foursomes, and more! | |
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Science Symposium
Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us for a science soiree at the inaugural Carondelet Science Symposium, where the first class of Scientific Research students will share the results of their independent research projects!
We would especially like to invite scientists, engineers, and science-adjacent professionals who might be interested in being mentors for next year's class!
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Parent Guild Meeting
Please come to our last Parent Guild meeting of the school year, Wed, March 10 at 6:30 PM in the convent community room. Let’s celebrate a great year! All Carondelet parents are welcome.
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Volunteers Needed
Snacks for Finals
We are so close to finals and we want our students to have some amazing snacks for brain power. Please consider signing up to donate some items.
Senior Send-off Volunteers Needed
Come help our seniors celebrate! We are in need of volunteers for check-in and chaperoning the event. Sign up here.
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Senior Uniform Donations
All senior students are encouraged to donate their used uniform pieces and spiritwear starting on Monday, May 1. All clothing must be clean and in good condition, bagged, and labeled with students first and last name. Donations can be dropped off in Caitlin Main’s office between May 1- May 12.
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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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Dress Drive Success
Over the month of April, Carondelet's Green Team held a dress drive to benefit the Princess Project. The Princess Project is a local organization that provides new or gently used formal dresses to girls who otherwise couldn't afford them. They were able to collect over 30 dresses from our community. Great job Green Team!
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Emma M. '24: Gold Medalist
Emma M. ’24 spends her day at Carondelet, but her afternoons and weekends are spent training at the pool. She trains for 20 - 30 hours weekly at the pool, and her hard work has paid off! In April, Emma returned from the National Championships for USA Artistic Swimming a winner. Read more about it here.
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All C&C Weekly Updates can be found on the website
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HandsOn Tomorrow is a 2-week, in-person program that takes place from June 19 to July 1. Participants will earn up to 55 volunteer hours, develop project management skills, participate in community outreach, and directly work with nonprofit leaders. They will engage in fun team bonding while tackling current social justice issues like hunger, homelessness, racial justice, and climate change. Applications are due June 1.
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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 cost is prohibitive to participate, please fill out the fee waiver form. Register by May 15.
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Considering the Pacific Northwest for college? Attend an in-person presentation and college fair with the Northwest 5 Consortium: Lewis & Clark, Puget Sound, Reed, Whitman, and Willamette.
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Join Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University to discover the exceptional opportunities these schools have to offer. Virtual sessions are available in May and June.
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The Coalition for College is hosting a variety of upcoming webinars on topics from financial aid to tips on applications and college lists. Register online.
Read more on the College and Career Website
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Missing Team Payment/Unreturned Uniforms
If you are missing a uniform or team payment you should have received an email from our Assistant Athletics Director, Cat Arroyo. Please respond to the email, return the uniform, and/or make the payment immediately to avoid a hold on your yearbook.
Sports Uniform Returns
As spring sport seasons wind down, please make sure to return any uniforms that were issued to you. Coaches should be communicating dates for uniform returns. All uniforms issued on an “issuance and retrieval” basis should be returned washed, dried, and in a clear plastic bag marked with your full name.
2023-24 Cheer
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.
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Tryout Dates:
May 8 - 11
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Carondelet Gym
**Please note that while the athletics registration process will need to be complete prior to attending tryouts in May, only the waiver will need to be signed in order to attend clinics.**
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Fall Sports Tryouts
Mark your calendars for fall sport tryouts scheduled for the week prior to school, beginning August 7. See the NCS Champion Calendar for winter and spring tryout dates.
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Spread the Word to Incoming 2nd-9th Grade Families | |
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Upcoming Summer Clinics
Summer 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.
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For any questions about spring or summer programming at Carondelet,
please contact Kimber Powers.
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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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This week is Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for all the amazing people who make Carondelet the best place to learn! | |
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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