Community e-News l 3.21.21 |
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The week ahead...
Mon. March 22
Tues. March 23
Wed. March 24
Senior Yard Sign pick-up | Attendance Office Hallway | 9-11 AM
Thu. March 25
Fri. March 26
Mon. March 29 & Tue. March 30
Distance Learning only; no students come to campus
Wed. March 31
Spring Break begins
No classes
Faculty & Staff Retreat
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A Message from the President
At Carondelet, we stand in solidarity with our Asian and Pacific Islander students, families, faculty and staff, and broader community against the recent escalating acts of violence, hate, and discrimination toward our dear neighbors. The latest unprovoked attacks on our Asian sisters and brothers in the Bay Area and throughout the country cannot be tolerated. These alarming and vicious acts affect us all, and as a CSJ community are in direct conflict with our call for justice and respect for all people.
Our faith and guiding principles of the CSJ charism call for us to actively engage in our thoughts, prayers, words, actions, and advocate on behalf of the marginalized, and work toward creating a more compassionate, caring, and understanding world. Holding ourselves and society to a higher standard of anti-racism starts on campus as a community of like-minded individuals and will resonate beyond to create meaningful and necessary change.
With hope, resolve, and solidarity,
Annette Eros ’85, President
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Updates from the Principal
Weekly COVID Updates
We added a new testing company that performed testing for our student-athletes to meet competition requirements for our sports teams. Between this testing and our Wednesday testing last week we again had zero positive test results for over 200 tests. Moving forward we will continue to use VHS for Monday testing as they can produce results within 48 hours, making them a more viable option for our students. The next test date is Wed. March 24.
Hybrid Updates
Last week, we added more G4 students to campus, and we have been able to accommodate all requests from students wanting to be on campus four days per week. Going forward, we will use the Garaventa for specific classes with more students than the number of desks we can fit into a room. Typically this is only a handful of students, and numbers in the Garaventa are approximately between 20-30 students. Teachers are creating a rotation to ensure equity among all students to be part of the classroom. With the updated guidance we received on Saturday from CDPH that states 3’ distancing is now recommended for classrooms, we will review how this may impact our ability to bring more students into the classroom setting. We still need to receive confirmation from our County Health Department, and we want to emphasize that a close contact is still defined as being 6’ of a positive case for 15 minutes or longer. If we do have a positive case with desks closer than 6’ (knowing that students would be attending different periods over the course of multiple days), we would have to close school. With our distancing now, we can remain open if we have a positive case within the classroom setting. Though we haven’t had a positive case of on-campus spread, we have had to deal with positive cases on campus. We are using the weeks before Easter Break to help determine our next steps.
Kevin Cushing, Principal
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Schedule Reminders
The last two school days before Spring Break will be distance learning only. No students will come to campus on Monday, March 29, or Tuesday, March 30. This is to ensure that one cohort does not receive more on-campus time than another. Spring Break starts Wednesday, March 31 with classes resuming Monday, April 12.
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2021-22 Tuition Notice
On March 10, parent and guardians received an email notification that next year's tuition and fees would remain at the current rate. Additionally, one-time required costs associated with academics, including registration and book fees, will be bundled into the annual cost of attending Carondelet and combined with regular tuition payments. If you have not already done so, please read through the email.
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Class Spotlights
The next Class Spotlights are after Easter Break! Each class will enjoy one last spotlight before the end of the year. These spotlights will occur after Easter Break on the following flex days:
Senior and Junior Classes - Wednesday, April 21
Sophomore and Freshman Classes - Wednesday, May 5
Times and programming details will be shared as we get closer to these dates.
This Wednesday, March 24 is a regular Flex Day with no class spotlight.
Deans and Attendance
Evacuation Drills Scheduled for March 23 and 26 at 1:20 PM
We will be running two evacuation drills this week—one for each hybrid group. The drills will be held at the very end of 6th period and will extend into the 15-minute break between periods 6 and 0. If your student doesn’t have a 0 period, her school day will end at 1:35 PM.
Note: Cars will not be able to access our parking lot from 1:20-1:35 PM on Tuesday or Friday. Please plan your afternoon pick-up accordingly.
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Season Updates
Carondelet offers COVID testing every Monday and Wednesday. Monday testing is for student-athletes only, and testing will be MANDATORY for all student-athletes starting March 22.
Starting this week, athletes must submit a negative test on Monday to start practicing. The week of 3/31 tests will need to be submitted every Wednesday. No negative test results, no practice.
Please refer to our athletics website for detailed information. For any questions please reach out to Jessica Rollins.
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Tryout Information - Information, practice dates, and times are listed on our athletics website.
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Volleyball and Basketball Cohorts to start
Volleyball Cohort Schedule*
9th Graders: Mondays 3:45-5:15 PM
If you are a freshman and want to participate in the volleyball cohort, email Chris Paik.
10th, 11th & 12th Graders: Mondays and Tuesdays 7-9 PM
If you are a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader and want to participate in a volleyball cohort, email Mike Hertel.
Basketball Cohort Schedule*
9th & 10th Graders: Tuesdays 3:45-5:15 PM
11th & 12th Graders: Tuesdays 5:15-6:45 PM and Wednesdays 6-8 PM
If you have not previously participated in a basketball cohort and would like to, email Kelly Sopak.
*If the number of athletes in specific cohorts exceeds the number of athletes allowed per CDPH guidelines, athletes may be moved to ensure compliance.
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Giving Thanks for Giving Day |
We at Carondelet are so humbled and thankful for the outpour of support from our community both near and far. You came together in an extraordinary way, racing past our goal of 350 donors. Thanks to 376 supporters, Giving Day raised $98,061 in total for Carondelet students. Please accept a sincere and heartfelt thank you from the students, faculty, and staff. We are giving balance to the world! Thank you for your generosity!
If you missed your chance to support Carondelet Giving Day, you can still make a gift.
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College & Career Updates
Each week, your College & Career counselors will share updates for students and families about upcoming opportunities for your road to college. In this week's edition, here are some of the highlights:
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All Classes: It’s college fair season! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to connect with hundreds of universities at these upcoming college fairs. Connect with us for more information.
Sophomores: College Counselors will meet with you Wednesday, March 24 from 9:30-11:00 AM. We will cover important college information including how to develop a list of colleges, how to research colleges, what to do when attending information sessions, and more. A Zoom link will be posted in Schoology and emailed to families.
Seniors: Next year, you will likely have a monthly budget while at college. Attend a free money management webinar this week, and learn tips for managing your bank account, building your credit, understanding income vs expense, budgeting, and more. Register for Wednesday, March 24 at 4:00 PM.
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Survey Coming
Look for an email from Panorama Education
Families should have received an email from Panorama Education last week which included a link to a 10-minute survey. Another email will be going out tomorrow, March 22 to direct you to the survey. Please check your spam folders for the email if you believe you did not receive one. The survey window will be closing on Monday, March 22 at 5:00 PM. We look forward to hearing your feedback.
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Citizen Science
Get involved with science and service
What is Citizen Science? Citizen Science is a fun, easy, and virtual way to help out our scientists. Service opportunities can range from a variety of topics anyone can pick from and sign up for. Carondelet’s Multiplying Good Club will be hosting a zoom meeting on March 24 for students to learn more about this service opportunity, as well as actually getting to do service. More details will be posted via Schoology.
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Golf: Volunteers Needed
Volunteers and support request
Thank you to all who have signed up for the Swing into Spring Golf Tournament. We reached our capacity in record time, but we still need volunteers! Come spend a fun day out on the green on May 3. We also need food and beverage donations. Please use this Sign Up Genius for more information.
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Camp Carondelet
Coed summer camp for 3rd-8th graders
Tell your friends and family ~ Registration is now open for Camp Carondelet for summer 2021 and space is filling fast! Your younger kids, nieces, nephews, or friends will love this camp with a balance of creative learning and outdoor play across our two campuses.
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Shop for spring with Cougar Pride Gear |
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These Cougar Tees on sale for $16! Sale prices good through March 31 |
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More than high school. Her school.
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