Community e-News l 10.16.22 | |
Last Wednesday the frosh class packaged 27,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger during Frosh Day of Service. Amazing job ladies! | |
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A Message from Our VP of Student Life and Mission | |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
Homecoming week is this week, and excitement is in the air! We kicked off the week this past Friday, as we announced our Homecoming Court at lunch in the Amp. Seven Carondelet seniors were honored as examples of Women of Heart, Faith, and Courage. Seven De La Salle seniors were also honored as Men of Faith, Integrity, and Scholarship. We are proud of all of the nominees and winners!
There are many fun and exciting activities planned for this week. There are lunchtime activities planned by Carondelet and De La Salle including a modified Cake Walk game at Carondelet, the PowerPuff game on Wednesday on the DLS field, and a Homecoming rally in the DLS gym. Carondelet is holding our first Homecoming game as well on Thursday highlighting our Volleyball teams as we take on Cal High and enjoy a taco tailgate, and Homecoming parade featuring our Homecoming Court and classic cars! It’s fun for our whole community, and we hope to see you there. Bring a bag of candy to donate to our St. Marty’s Party and get free Mr. Softee ice cream! Each day also invites students and faculty/staff to dress up in various themes.
Homecoming week ends with the Homecoming dances. Juniors and seniors will dance the night away at De La Salle, while the frosh and sophs will enjoy music and dancing at Carondelet. These dances are semi-formal experiences. Memories can be captured by photo booths at both dances. Snacks and a candy bar will also be enjoyed by all.
Looking forward to all the fun!
Jennifer Reinwald
Vice Principal of Student Life and Mission
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Sweet Week
This year Carondelet and De La Salle have been working together to make our Homecoming: “Sweet Week” a collaborative celebration of both schools! Homecoming creates a memorable and spirited joining of the Carondelet Cougars and the Spartans in a week-long extravaganza filled with dress-up days, lunchtime activities, competition, brotherhood/sisterhood, Power Puff, volleyball, football, and a semi-formal/formal dance. Buy dance tickets here.
Dress Up Themes
It’s important to note that although we are getting to wear a bit wackier clothes, that we still must be in dress code. That means crewneck, full length, t-shirt on top, shorts/skirts/pants must be free from holes and at least three inches above the knee or longer. Shoes must be closed-toe, and closed-heel.
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Monday: Baby Bottle Pops - Recreate a Baby Picture!
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Tuesday: Twix Day - Twin Day!
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Wednesday: M&M’s Day - Dress In As Many Colors as Possible!
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Thursday: Werther’s Originals - Dress Like Your Older Self
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Friday: Big League Chew - Monochromatic Pink for Rally and Football Game!
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Saturday: Starburst - Hollywood Glamor Semi-Formal Dance! Students will wear dresses, pant suits, slacks, and/or collared shirts. Jackets are optional, but it is outside, so you might want one. We will not have a coat check, so no bags!
Activities
- Monday 10/17 - Candy Crawl @ CHS Amp
- Tuesday 10/18 - Cross Campus Scavenger Hunt @ CHS/DLS
- Wednesday 10/19 - Juniors vs. Seniors PowerPuff Football Game @ DLS Football Field
- Thursday 10/20 - Students vs. Teachers Game @ DLS
- Thursday 10/20 - Inaugural Homecoming Parade and Tailgate 4:00 - 6:30 PM
- Wear NEON and bring a bag of candy for a free Mr. Softee’s ice cream! For $15 you will get access to an all-you-can-eat taco cart and a soda!
- Thursday 10/20 - Homecoming Volleyball Games (Frosh at 4:00 PM, JV at 5:00 PM, Varsity at 6:00 PM)
- Come out to Thursday's volleyball game to celebrate CHS Homecoming! The Cougars take on Cal High in their regular season finale.
- Friday 10/21 - Rally @ Lunch - DLS Gym
- Friday 10/21 - Homecoming Football Game
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Students must pick up a wristband for the game. Location and time of pick up will be announced.
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Saturday 10/22 - Homecoming Dances - Buy Tickets
- Frosh/Soph: 6:30-9:30 PM @ CHS Quad/Amp/Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation
- Junior/Senior: 7:00-10:00 PM @ DLS Quad
- No coat check. No bags permitted.
- Drop-off Map - Drop off in the CHS garage, drive down Winton.
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Drop-Off: Garage, Drive down Winton | |
Pick-up: Enter through Main Gate | |
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It's Homecoming Week - Thursday Parade and Tailgate
Homecoming is all about Cougar spirit. Join us on campus Thursday at 4 PM for a celebration two years in the making! Find everything you need to know here.
Fathers Club Tailgate for Homecoming
Come hang out with our Fathers Club before the big football homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 21 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM at Calicraft in Walnut Creek.
Fathers Club Meeting
Fathers Club Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7:00 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. Dinner will be served and our fabulous wellness counselors will be our speakers. You must RSVP for this event. All Carondelet dads are welcome.
Our next Coffee with Your Dear Neighbor is coming to you!
Parents and guardians, we are coming to your community for morning coffee! Come have some coffee and pastries and just hang out and chat. Meet other Carondelet families that may live in your neighborhood. Our third coffee with Your Dear Neighbor is right around the corner. On Friday, Oct. 21, 9:00 AM -10:30 AM. We will be at Pleasant Hill Park!
Parents Association Meeting
All parents are welcome to our next Parent Association meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 PM in the Faculty Lounge or via Google Meets. Come listen, talk with parents, support our school, and even join a committee. We have lots of fun events going on! To join the video meeting, click this link.
Shhh... it's a surprise!
The Carondelet Alumnae Association and the Grandparents Club are sending notes to Carondelet grads in college and graduate school. We'll include special Carondelet stickers and a note from you! Register by Oct. 20 so we can mail something special to your alumna at no cost to you!
Follow Our New Parent/Guardian Social Media
Instagram: @carondelet_fam l Facebook: @Carondelet Fam
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Junior Ring
Class of 2024 and families! Junior Ring Ceremony is today Sunday, Oct. 16 at 12:30 PM in the Garaventa Center. We will celebrate juniors becoming upperclasswomen and strengthening their bond of sisterhood. Refreshments sponsored by the PAB will follow. Seating is first come, first serve. Juniors must be at the gym by 12:00 PM.
AP Exam Payment
Please use this link to make a payment for your 2023 AP Exams. The deadline for payment is Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Parking Reminders
Parents and guardians, we understand that the parking lot gets busy, but we ask that you refrain from picking up your students in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. Also, please remind your students that they should be parking in their assigned parking spots. If your student has questions about parking passes, please have them contact the Dean of Students, Caitlin Main ’05.
Yearbook Reminders
The yearbook will use your student's legal name for all mentions in the yearbook. If the use of a preferred name (i.e., nickname) is desired, please contact Michelle Koski '98 before November 1.
Senior Family Yearbook Ads/Dedications
Early bird price ends November 1. All ads must be completed by December 1. See the website for details.
Attendance Reminders
If you plan on being gone for a few days due to college visits, please have your student fill out this planned absence form.
To prevent the spread of cold, flu, and other viruses please have your student stay home if they are experiencing symptoms (regardless of a negative COVID test).
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All C&C Weekly Updates can be found on the website
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Real Talk is a virtual college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. There are several upcoming events for students and families: Black in Entertainment—connect with Black professionals about their journeys to success on Oct. 18 and Paying for College—connect with Black financial aid representatives about the FAFSA and scholarships on Nov. 2 and 9.
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The Junior Achievement Company Program is a 13-20 week program where students experience what it’s like to be an entrepreneur. Students will be placed on teams and be mentored by some of the industry’s top executives, like Deloitte, Salesforce and Prologis. A business executive will be assigned to each student team to help guide them down the path of making sound decisions for their business and give them the experience of a lifetime. Registration closes Nov. 1.
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PEN America is coming to UC Berkeley Nov. 19 to host their first-ever Student Summit on Free Expression for high school students in California! This unique day of thematic workshops and activities led by PEN America instructors and guests will help equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote free expression, combat hate, and fight against disinformation locally in the Bay Area and beyond! Learn more and register online.
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The College Essay Guy (CEG) is hosting several helpful workshops for parents on topics such as standardized testing and selective college admissions. To join the CEG parent network and attend his workshops, register online.
Read more on the College and Career Website
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Winter Sports Tryouts are the week of 10/31
Please make sure to complete the Athletics Registration process ASAP if your daughter will be trying out for soccer or basketball. Check the Athletics website for full schedules.
Upcoming Athletic Recruitment Info Sessions:
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DLS Student-Athlete College Info Night - Oct. 24 at 6:30 PM (zoom)
- Panel discussion to address: the student athlete experience, types of scholarships available for student-athletes, the recruiting process for student-athletes, and what student-athletes can do to best prepare for the recruiting process.
Signing Event in November
If you're signing a Letter of Intent this November please complete the Letter of Intent Signing Form to let us know who you'll be signing with.
@CarondeletCougars on Instagram l Follow @Go_Carondelet on Twitter l @CougarAthletics on Facebook l Subscribe to the Athletics Calendar
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What's your Special Gift?
We have some fun donations coming in from our very own Carondelet families! Private Wake Surf Lesson for up to six people with the Belcher family ‘23, Donna Pickhall P’24 at Genuine Goodness in Orinda is hosting a Traditional English Afternoon Tea for 18 of your closest friends, Andre Chandra P’26 will help you pick out 250 square feet of engineered hardwood flooring, Jackie Cimento’74 will paint a one of a kind portrait of your pet, Marie Murphy P‘25 is offering a 2-night stay at the Inn and Boatworks in Tahoe City with dinner at Mirada Tacos and Tequila, and the Freeman family ‘22, ‘24 invites you to a “staycation” at their waterfront vacation home in Benicia.
Do you have a business or a special talent? We’d love to offer it in our online auction. Please contact Audrey Richardson with your unique offering.
How else can I contribute?
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Spain and France Trip 2023
Vamos to Spain and France for un voyage of a lifetime during spring break 2023! We'll visit celebrated landmarks, taste scrumptious food, and experience life à l'européenne.
De La Salle students who take Spanish or French classes at Carondelet are invited to participate alongside Carondelet students of Spanish and French.
Check out the dates, itinerary and price on the trip website.
For more information about this trip, please reach out to Nadine Amarelo.
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London 2023
Join us for 10 fun-filled days in June that include:
- a backstage tour of a theatre
- Greenwich Royal Observatory
- a workshop on the science of roller coasters
- and so much more!
For more information about this trip, please reach out to Lesley Schooler.
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Title Sponsors
Little Brook LLC
Heart Sponsors
Countrywood Shopping Center
Mary Beth Kulawiec Dittrich '79 and Thomas Dittrich
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Faith Sponsors
Paul and Betty Baldacci Family Foundation
Christine Sabatte Logan ’73 and Rich Logan P’12
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Courage Sponsors
Ana and Stuart Darby P ‘23
Hamill Family Charitable Fund
Lehmer’s Buick GMC Concord
Royce and Baxter
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