Community e-News l 10.30.22 | |
St. Marty's Party was a great success! If you have any photos you'd like to share, please send them to Faith Ortegon. | |
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A Message from our Interim President | |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
Our Disney themed St. Marty’s Halloween event was magical and meaningful for our entire community as campus was transformed into “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Our young guests left with full hearts and bellies, and we can’t wait to welcome them back next year!
We have lots to look forward to this week! On Monday we will host our annual student and faculty/staff Halloween costume contest at lunch in the Amp. We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with this year! On Tuesday we will celebrate our All Saints Day Liturgy as a community in the Garaventa Center. Thursday and Friday marks the start of our first sophomore Corazon retreats. These day-long retreats are held in the beautiful East Bay Regional park facilities and are a time for our sophomores to connect with God, nature, and each other. Finally, our CHS and DLS Company Production of Romeo & Juliet & Zombies concludes this week, so don’t miss the opportunity to get your tickets!
Please note below that we have made a change to Thursday’s bell schedule. We originally had a community block slated for November 3, but it has been changed to an X-block schedule instead.
For parents, we will host our fourth neighborhood welcome coffee on Friday, November 4 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at Amador Valley Community Park in Pleasanton. If you live in the Tri-Valley or neighboring areas, please feel free to join to get to know fellow Carondelet families in your neck of the woods.
We will also be hosting our annual Open House for prospective students this Sunday from 1:00-3:00 PM. Please help us spread the word to middle school families that want to check out our amazing school!
In Unifying Love,
Jessica Mix '99
Interim President
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Spread the Word to Middle School Families! | |
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Open House is this weekend
Sunday from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Tell your friends and connections to come and see why Carondelet is an amazing school community and the best place to learn and grow with heart, faith, courage, and excellence...
Send them this link to register to attend!
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Halloween Costume Contest | |
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Guidelines for Monday's Contest
- Context/joke/reference/meaning of the costume is school appropriate
- No costume weapons or full-head coverage masks
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Costumes should have more or the same coverage as everyday uniform (length of bottoms need to be three inches above the knee at minimum, no tank tops, no off-the-shoulder, no crop tops, etc.)
- Onesies and overalls are allowed: they need to be zipped or clipped up throughout the entire day
- Leggings are allowed: opaque leggings or yoga pants that are mid-calf or longer with no cut-outs or sheer sections (no bike shorts)
- Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes -- LIKE NORMAL
If your costume is not in accordance with the guidelines above, you will be asked to call someone to bring you a change of clothes or you will check a uniform out from the deans.
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Dress Uniform for Mass on Tuesday
Top: White polo shirt and navy Carondelet sweater or crew neck
Bottom: Plaid, gray, or navy uniform skirt or black or khaki pants.
General Uniform Reminders
As the cold weather sets in, we wanted to remind you that slippers are not allowed even if they are close-toed and/or have backs on them. Our uniform guidelines specifically state "no slippers allowed."
Our dress code guidelines reflect our Catholic CSJ identity and the academic atmosphere of our school. We want to distinguish dressing for school as opposed to hanging out at home which is why slippers, sweatpants, pajama pants, etc. are not school-approved.
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No Open Weights
From Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Winter Sports Night
We invite the families of all students that make a winter sports roster to attend Winter Sports Night on Monday, Nov. 7. We will have a spirit gear sale at 6:00 PM and the meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. You will hear important policy information from the Athletics Director and then meet with coaches and learn about volunteer opportunities! The spirit gear sale and meetings will be in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation on the main Carondelet campus.
Winter Sports Tryouts are This Week
Check the Athletics website for full schedules. The Athletics Registration process must be completed prior to attending tryouts for soccer or basketball. If you are still competing on a fall sports team you will need to complete your season of the sport prior to trying out for the next season. You will be notified when you are eligible for a tryout (if you registered for a winter sport). We encourage students who will miss the week of winter sports tryouts due to fall Sports post-season to email the winter sport coaches to introduce themselves and notify them of the conflict.
NLI on November 9!
If you're signing a Letter of Intent this November, please complete the Letter of Intent Signing Form soon 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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Jefferson Awards - Nominations Form OPEN!
Has your student made an extraordinary commitment to community service OR accomplished an amazing service project? Nominate them for a Jefferson Award! Learn more about this special award and nominate your student. Nominations are due by November 7th. Email Vanessa Miranda with any questions.
Ven a Ver Applications for Spring Immersions Now Available
Learn 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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Seniors got to enjoy their time at the Kairos 93 Retreat during the beginning of the week. | |
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Coffee with Your Dear Neighbor coming to Pleasanton Friday!
Parents, we are coming to your community for morning coffee! Come have some coffee and pastries and hang out and chat. Meet other Carondelet families that may live in your neighborhood. Our fourth-morning coffee will be on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Amador Valley Community Park, Pleasanton from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
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.
Tickets for the Father Daughter Dance are now open!
Get your tickets for this annual Fathers Club event on Saturday, December 3, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. A night of dinner, dancing, fun, a photo booth, and hot chocolate to end the night! Reserve your tickets today. It will be here before you know it. Purchase tickets here!
Crab Feed Committee Help Needed
Do you love organizing? Want to be a part of our amazing annual crab feed? It's our first Crab Feed back in-person. Help us make it a great one! Contact Candi Mannoni.
Follow Our New Parent/Guardian Social Media
Instagram: @carondelet_fam l Facebook: @Carondelet Fam
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Fall into Fall with Photography Club
The leaders of the Carondelet Photography Club, Gianna P. '23 and Caroline R. '23 held a photo competition in their club. The club members submitted their best fall-themed photos for the student body to vote on, for their chance to be featured in the newsletter! Congrats winners and great work!
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3rd Place: Rebecca B. '24 | |
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R&J&Z
Please join Company at our fall show which will haunt the stage from October 27 to November 5. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students and alumnae. Purchase tickets here.
Synopsis
R&J&Z begins with Act V of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and keeps going, as the famous lovers navigate a world in which death isn't necessarily the end. Set against the historical backdrop of Verona's plague, Melody Bates' new-verse play throws old and new characters together over the course of an apocalyptic and action-packed 24 hours. Equally inspired by Shakespeare and modern zombie films, R & J & Z pushes the boundaries of theatrical humor and horror.
Contact Michelle Koski '98 with any questions.
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Please Park in the Parking Lot, Not the Neighborhood
Parents and guardians, we are still seeing lots of cars parking in the neighborhood while picking up students. 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.
Attendance Reminders
We are seeing a rise in cold and flu-like symptoms on campus. If your student is feeling unwell, please keep them home and report their absence to the Attendance Coordinator. Masks are optional for all students and are available in the Main Office.
MySchoolBucks Update
We are moving away from the pin code system at checkout in the Epicurean Cafe. Students will be asked to scan their Student ID cards instead. Starting Monday, Oct. 31, all students will be required to scan their ID cards. If your student is missing their ID card, please have them contact Stephanie Gutierrez in the Attendance Office.
AP Exam Payment
Please use this link to make a payment for your 2023 AP Exams. The deadline for payment is Tuesday, November 1.
Yearbook
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.
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Around the Christmas Tree
Enter now for the chance to win one of our renowned Tree Drawing Christmas Trees: Carondelet Country Christmas, Christmas en la Cocina, The Gift of Tuition, To Disney and Beyond!, and A Tree For the Mind, Body, & Spirit.
Collectible Carondelet Ornament
The perfect timeless keepsake for your family, student, or alumnae representing the spirit of Carondelet. Limited Quantities here.
Sip & Tree Holiday Market Returns!
Shop local pop-ups and enjoy holiday cheer at our Sip & Tree Holiday Market on November 29.
Online Auction Coming Soon
Mark your calendars for our Online Auction, open Nov. 17 - Dec. 1.
Helping Hands Needed!
We need assistance taking down the event in the Garaventa on Friday, Nov 18th in the morning. Please sign up here. Coffee and breakfast burritos will be served!
Last chance to SHOP our online registries
and sign up to STOCK our Instant Wine & Spirits Cellars.
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All C&C Weekly Updates can be found on the website
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On Monday, Oct. 24, Carondelet and De La Salle hosted Student-Athlete College Information Night. If you missed the event, here is a helpful handbook of important athletic recruitment information.
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Martinez Criminal Justice Training Center will be hosting free Public Service Careers 101 workshops in November and December. Workshops will be about the criminal justice system and police operations. If under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must register and accompany the minor to the workshop(s). Register online.
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Are you a high school student committed to pursuing your own, undergraduate-level academic research? If so, Pioneer Academics might be the program for you. To attend an information session to learn more about the program, visit their website. The deadline to apply for the spring-through-summer program is Dec. 18.
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Rider University’s Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition is designed to recognize and promote the exceptional effort, skill, and creativity among high school students. The winner of the senior pitch competition receives a four-year, full tuition scholarship to Rider University. Sophomore and junior winners will receive monetary prizes. The deadline to apply is Nov. 6. Learn more online.
Read more on the College and Career Website
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Tour the new Cannon Wellness Center
Construction for the Cannon Wellness Center is nearing completion and we would like to invite you to an exclusive preview of the new wellness spaces.
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You will enjoy seeing the rooms come to life as our Wellness team begins to organize furniture and materials in the spaces. Tours will be held November 8, 9, and 10 at 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. We will meet at the entrance to the Convent. Please sign up for your exclusive tour here.
- As we near the completion of phase 1 of the Cannon Wellness Center, we will plan for phases 2 and 3 if we reach our fundraising goal. Thus far we have raised $324,000 of our $750,000 goal.
- Phase 2 includes design, landscaping, and materials for the gratitude garden, and large, framed glass doors for the center. Phase 3 includes enhancements to our wellness curriculum including technology, materials, supplies, speakers, and much more.
Learn more about our Wellness Initiative and progress as well as recognition opportunities. Thank you in advance for your continued partnership and vote of confidence in our wellness journey.
Contact Lynne Kenny '86 with any questions.
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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.
We will have a Zoom informational meeting for interested students on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 PM.
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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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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