Community e-News l 01.15.23 | |
On Friday members of DEI and SLC planned our Martin Luther King Jr prayer service where the community came together to reflect on the principles Dr. King taught and shared. | |
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A Message from our VP of Student Life and Mission | |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
Happy New Year and welcome back to the second semester! It was so good to see our students back on campus. The classrooms and halls are just not the same unless the buzz of students sharing, working, studying, and having fun is filling all spaces on campus.
As students are back in class, events and activities are back in full swing as well. We began our semester with a moment of spiritual reflection. Last Friday we gathered as a school community for a short prayer service in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. We spent time reflecting on Dr. King’s message and the CSJ charism of Unifying Love. This next week our first Junior Shalom retreat of the year heads to Redwood Alliance Retreat Center. The Shalom retreat is one that supports spiritual reflection and connection with God in the midst of a very busy academic year.
This coming Friday, we host our annual Teen Hackathon. This event features teams of students challenged with designing and pitching an innovative new product, service, or program that positively impacts the future world using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a guide. Prizes will be awarded in categories to include best overall, most creative, most inclusive, healthiest hacks, and more.
Our winter sports teams have been busy on the court and the pitch over break as well. Both Soccer and Basketball have enjoyed success in the first part of their seasons. We do have Soccer SOS (Support our Sisters) games this coming Thursday at the CAC. We play Foothill High School with JV at 4:30 PM and Varsity at 6:30 PM.
Finally, there are a couple of events to look forward to at the end of January and the beginning of February that I wanted to share with you. On Friday, Jan. 27, the DEI Student Council will be hosting Carondelet’s second annual cultural festival, “Community during Community.” Students will be able to purchase food, make crafts, and learn about different cultures represented at Carondelet and in our larger community. February 8 kicks off our annual RISE events. RISE stands for Respect, Inclusion, Solidarity, and Empowerment. Over the past decade, we have raised awareness and advocacy for various women’s issues. This year we are collaborating with De La Salle. Freshmen and sophomores from both schools will attend an assembly at De La Salle with Juniors and Seniors attending one at Carondelet. Both schools are hosting speakers who are experts in their field in bystander interventions and building healthy relationships. On the evening of February 8, we also will be offering a parent education night expanding on these themes. Please refer to the RISE section in this E-news for information on how to RSVP for the parent night.
Blessings,
Jennifer Reinwald
Vice Principal of Student Life and Mission
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College of Siskiyous Classes Available
One of the amazing opportunities offered to our students, is access to taking a college-level course through the College of the Siskiyous. The only cost is for textbook fees (scholarships for textbooks are available). These classes can not be applied for graduation at Carondelet, but they will be eligible for college credit when you graduate. Check out this link for access to all the information you need to get started! Enrollment ends Wednesday, Jan. 25.
New Academic Calendar Available
The 2023-24 Academic Calendar is now available on our website.
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Important Reminders
Thank you to the parents and caregivers who call and email in to notify us of their student’s attendance. This is greatly appreciated!
Students are considered “chronically absent” if they miss 10% of the school days they are enrolled in - even if these days are called in. As a precautionary measure, we notify families once students meet certain thresholds to help ensure that students stay on track to graduate and that they are receiving the appropriate support here at school.
If your student must stay home because they are ill, make sure that they have asked teachers for resources and materials to make up for the missed learning time in the classroom.
COVID Protocol
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.
If you have questions about attendance, please reach out to
Stephanie Gutierrez, Attendance Coordinator, or Caitlin Main, Dean of Students.
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Upcoming Events in February
Carondelet and De La Salle will be partnering for RISE (Respect – Inclusion – Solidarity – Empowerment) this February. This year’s theme will focus on healthy relationships and ending gender-based violence developing respect for all persons and caring for the "Dear Neighbor without distinction." The RISE events will begin on February 8 with two joint assemblies from violence prevention experts, one for our freshmen/sophomores, and another for our juniors and seniors. Ashley Bendiksen, our speaker for the junior and senior classes, will also speak on Feb. 8 at 6:30 PM in the Carondelet Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation for all parents interested in attending in person or on Zoom. Please mark your calendars and RSVP here.
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Junior Prom and Senior Ball Dress Code
Junior Prom and Senior Ball are exciting events for our students this spring. Both events are formal and students are expected to dress up for the occasion. Per our Student Handbook, as with any school event, attire must be appropriate for school. We encourage students to have conversations with their families about what appropriate means to them and to connect with the Deans or Maggie Lettire '13 if they have any questions about a specific dress or item of clothing.
Cold Weather Approved Uniforms
As the cold weather continues, we are allowing solid-colored outerwear jackets, coats or vests to be worn over Carondelet/De La Salle sweatshirts. This is to ensure that students are warm enough on campus and during passing periods. Please note that flannels and non-Carondelet/De La Salle sweatshirts/fleeces are not permitted. Additionally, solid-colored black tights or leggings can be worn under skirts. Sweatpants and pajamas are not permitted. We encourage students to layer up and dress for the weather.
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Tuition Assistance Open Now | |
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2023-24 Tuition Assistance Applications Open Now
Carondelet tuition assistance applications are open in FACTS for the 23-24 school year. Applications are due by Monday, Feb. 13, and meeting this deadline is critical to receiving timely aid awards. You must apply each year you require aid. There is one application for both Carondelet and De La Salle students. Please see our website for additional tuition assistance information or contact Terri Meehan with any questions. Here is a link to the FACTS website to start the process. You may also use this application to apply for FACE through the Oakland Diocese if you received an award from them in the past.
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Carondelet Crab Feed 2023 tickets are live
We are so excited to announce that our Carondelet Crab Feed will be back in person this year! Registration is open! 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. This is a 21-and-over event. No refunds.
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Fathers Club Meeting moved to February 8, 2023
The Fathers Club Meeting has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 PM. Please stay tuned for more information.
Parents Association Meeting
All parents are welcome to our next Parent Association meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 PM in the Faculty Lounge. Come find out how you can get involved.
Follow Our New Parent/Guardian Social Media
Instagram: @carondelet_fam l Facebook: @Carondelet Fam
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Visit Our Open House
As we open the doors of The Cannon to our students, we would like to invite our parent and guardian community to join us for an Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 4 - 5 PM. RSVP today!
Thank you to our community for making this possible. Your philanthropic investment directly impacts the success of our students—their health, their wellbeing, and their lives.
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2023 Camps Registration Opening Soon
As we approach the new year, we are already looking forward to summer and hope to see you on campus in June and July. Registration for our popular coed day camp, Camp Carondelet, will open in mid-January. If you are interested in being notified when the signup page goes live, please click here to complete our pre-registration interest form.
For any questions about summer programming at Carondelet,
please contact Kimber Powers.
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Winton Arts Film Festival | |
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Submit to the 2023 Winton Arts Film Festival
The 2023 Winton Arts Film Festival is happening on March 10! Submissions open January 9 and we want YOUR films! This includes sports highlight videos, dramas, comedy, and horror! Carondelet, De La Salle, and now East Bay middle school students can submit their films, and everyone is welcome to attend this fun-filled FilmFest.
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Backpacks and Parkas for Sale
Our Cougars sideline package is here! It includes a Cougar stadium seat and fleece blanket with a complimentary game day tote bag for $120. Come to the main campus Athletics Office to purchase.
Spring Sports Tryouts
Spring sports tryouts will be the week of February 6. Make sure to complete the athletic registration process, including uploading a current physical form.
Upcoming SOS Games
- Thursday, Jan. 19: Soccer SOS Game against Foothill! JV at 4:30 PM and Varsity at 6:30 PM at CAC
- Saturday, Feb. 4: Basketball SOS Game against Lincoln JV at 12:30 PM and Varsity at 2:00 PM in our gym
@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 Carondelet College Counseling team is pleased to invite all grade levels to our annual Road to College Night on Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Representatives from a variety of colleges including the University of Chicago, Spelman, Scripps, Chapman, Seton Hall, UC Santa Barbara, and Diablo Valley College, and experts from Compass Education Group will be offering informative college-related workshops for families. Zoom links will be available closer to the event date.
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On February 13, at 6:30 PM, Carondelet will be joining other high schools in the Bay Area to offer a conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Selingo. Via Zoom, Selingo will offer insights from his book, Who Gets in & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions on topics such as the importance of broadening your notion of what is considered a “good” college, how the pandemic impacted admissions, how to dispel the notion of “winning” the admissions game, and much more. Pre-registration is required.
- Interested in working this summer? On Thursday, February 9, from 4:30-6:30 PM, the Walnut Creek Arts and Recreation Department will host their annual Job Fair at the Shadelands Art Center Auditorium. At this Job Fair, they will have representatives from various Arts and Rec summer camps, preschools, parks, theaters, pools, and galleries.
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The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. Each of the PPRR recipients receives an award of $1000 and is invited to participate in a Symposium on Race. Apply online.
Read more on the College and Career Website
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Junior Immersion
If your student will be going on the Junior Immersion to Monument Crisis Center, please review the email sent this past Tuesday with important details and a link to the permission slip form.
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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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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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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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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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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