Community e-News l 12.11.22 | |
Last Saturday dads and daughters got to dance the night away! To download photos from the event and the photo booth, click here. | |
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A Message from our Interim President | |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
Advent blessings to our Carondelet families! In the true spirit of Advent, it has been a week filled with joy and anticipation. On Thursday we celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Liturgy as we “awaken our hearts to allow Jesus to work through us.” We are also grateful for the incredible display of talent and dedication from our joint Carondelet and De La Salle choirs and bands at our Christmas Concert.
Advent is a time of waiting, reflecting, and preparing for the coming of Jesus by giving back. Please consider supporting this year’s Advent project, “Three Kings, Three Books.” We are collecting new or “like new” children’s books through December 12 in the Inner Court. We hope your family will partner with us in this worthy cause.
As we prepare for finals week, please remember that we have special Finals Schedules on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We are grateful to our Grandparents Club and Parents Club who will be in the Inner Court to lighten our spirits with hot cocoa and snacks between finals. Should your student have three finals on Tuesday, they have the option to request their period 7 exam be taken on Friday, Dec. 16. If they are interested in this option, please have students communicate with their period 7 teacher by this Monday, Dec. 12.
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I wish you and your family a blessed, reflective, and peaceful Christmas season and Happy New Year!
Jessica Mix '99
Interim President
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PowerSchool Portal Closing
The PowerSchool Portal will close on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 @ 8:00 AM. Students and parents will not have access to their PowerSchool accounts once the portal is closed. However, Schoology will remain open in order for students to have access to course materials and submit any assignments. The PowerSchool Portal will open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 @ 8:00 AM. Please email Katie Almonte with any questions about your PowerSchool and/or Schoology account.
Free COVID Tests Available
As we depart on our Christmas break, students may come to the Deans/Attendance Office to pick up a box containing two COVID tests to take home over break. We are encouraging our community to test before returning to school on Monday, January 9th.
There has been a slight uptick in COVID cases since we’ve returned from the Thanksgiving break. We want to remind students and families of the safety measures proven to mitigate the spread of colds, flu, and COVID: washing hands, staying home when you’re unwell, and masking indoors. If your student has tested positive for COVID, please reach out to the Attendance Office as soon as possible.
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As you celebrate this holiday season, please consider making a gift of support to Carondelet’s wellness initiative. The Cannon Wellness Center has fast become a place of respite, reflection, and rejuvenation for our student community, and we’ve just scratched the surface of its potential. We’re over two-thirds to reaching our goal and your philanthropic support is essential to maintaining the momentum of this effort. Please join us in continuing to develop the Cannon into a place demonstrative of our students’ needs, and consequential to their overall success at Carondelet and beyond.
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Thank you for your consideration. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and enjoyable Christmas, and wellness in the new year! | |
Academic & Learning Support | |
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7th Period Option for Final Exams Week
Welcome to final exam preparation! As finals can cause expected anxiety, Academic & Learning Support has a solution for students with a 7th-period class. To alleviate having three finals on one day, you are invited to register and take your 7th-period final on Friday, December 16th instead of Tuesday, December 13th. This may not be necessary or appropriate for all classes, so please confirm with your teacher before Monday, December 12th. This final exam option will begin promptly at 9:00 AM and end at 10:30 AM, unless you are already approved for extended time.
If interested and approved by your teacher, please use this form to register. This will help us prepare for that day.
FORM FOR 7TH PERIOD OPTION
Please reach out to Merrilee Silveira if you have any questions. Good luck!
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Carondelet Crab Feed 2023 tickets will go live Monday
We are so excited to announce that our Carondelet Crab Feed will be back in person this year! Registration will go live this Monday, Dec. 12th at 8:00 AM. Grab your seats for a night of dancing, a live band, fresh crab and tri-tip, an amazing dessert auction, and so much more. Mark your calendars for February 25, 2023, 5:30-10:00 PM. Reserve your tickets here.
New Year 2023 Fathers Club Meeting
The next Fathers Club Meeting is Wed., January 11 at 7:00 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. Dinner will be served and Chris Walsh will be our speaker who will be sharing all the exciting events happening this spring. You must RSVP for this event. All Carondelet dads are welcome!
Follow Our New Parent/Guardian Social Media
Instagram: @carondelet_fam l Facebook: @Carondelet Fam
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SLC's Advent Project: "Three Kings, Three Books"
We are seeking donations of new or like-new books to benefit the Children’s Book Project, an organization that promotes literacy to children and teens. For ideas on what kinds of books to bring, check out our website. Our drive ends on December 12th. Contact Vanessa Miranda with any questions!
Ven a Ver Applications for Spring Deadline Extended
Applications for our spring immersions are now accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Read more and apply for our spring immersion trips: Ven a Ver Borderlands (juniors and seniors) and Ven a Ver Fruits of Labor (frosh and soph) here.
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Finals Week Shuttle
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Mon, Dec. 12 - 3:20 PM departure (regular 7 day)
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Tues, Dec. 13 - 1:35 PM departure (finals end at 1:15 PM)
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Wed. Dec. 14 - 1:35 PM departure (finals end at 1:15 PM)
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Thurs. Dec 15 - 1:35 PM departure (finals end at 1:15 PM)
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Fri. Dec 16 - No shuttle Service (no school)
Open Weight Schedule
Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Backpacks and Parkas for Sale
Purchase embroidered parkas and backpacks (soccer and general athletics) in the Athletics office during lunch periods. Nike parkas are $200 and backpacks are $50. Checks, credit cards, and Apple pay are accepted.
@CarondeletCougars on Instagram l Follow @Go_Carondelet on Twitter l @CougarAthletics on Facebook l Subscribe to the Athletics Calendar
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All C&C Weekly Updates can be found on the website
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The Perry Outreach Program is seeking applications for their January and February virtual programs. The Perry Outreach Program is a free, 2.5 hour, interactive online experience for high school women who are interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedics and/or engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments. Apply today.
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Volunteer opportunity: The American Association of University Women is hosting a STEM conference for middle school students on March 25. They are looking for monitors to assist a STEM professional in setting up their workshop and teaching three sessions. Monitors will also be in charge of guiding the students, as well as taking and reporting attendance, and administering evaluations. Register to volunteer.
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The Global Health Leaders Conference at Johns Hopkins University is a student and faculty-led program open to students in grades 9-12. Students from around the world learn about issues in global health, public health, and medicine through world-class lectures from leaders in these fields, develop connections with like-minded exceptional students, and share their own work and ideas on global health-related topics at an international scale. Virtual conference programming will be held throughout the summer of 2023. Learn more and apply online.
Read more on the College and Career Website
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Keep an Eye Out!
Our Carondelet and De La Salle choirs had an amazing Christmas concert last Thursday, keep an eye out for photos and coverage of the event!
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Cougar Tales: Winter Edition Available Now
The Cougar Tales winter edition is here! Take a look at the club's website with creative work like photography, drawings, poetry, and much more from its members!
If you want to submit work for the next semester, email Mariella Cajina.
Any Carondelet student can participate.
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Be the First to Order the New Winton Dr T-shirt | |
Speaker Series: Lessons from Life at Mach 25 | |
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Astronaut Steve Smith
Don't miss Astronaut Steve Smith! He'll share amazing stories from his four trips to space and inspire us all to achieve our biggest goals. On January 26 at 7:00 PM at the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. Check out this video to learn more.
RSVP for free, but secure your seat soon since there is limited space! We will open this event soon to the wider East Bay community.
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Support Carondelet with Purchases you Make Everyday | |
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Amazon Smile
When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Carondelet High School. Bookmark this link and support us every time you shop.
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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London 2023 - ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT
This trip covers it all from fashion design, health sciences, the physics of roller coasters, ecology, and even Harry Potter! Check out more information here.
Email Lesley Schooler for the Zoom Link
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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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