Community e-News l 4.5.20
Our Science Department, with help from this future Cougar, donated more than 1,200 gloves to John Muir Health this week. Read more about this community service story .
The Virtual Week after Easter Break...

Mon. April 20
Online Learning I 8:30 AM start l 1/3/5/7
Office Hours and Check-ins (Counselors and Student Life) | 3:00-3:30 PM
 
Tue. April 21
Online Learning I 8:30 AM start l 2/4/6/0
Clubs, Activities, and Community Group meetings l 1:30-3:30 PM
 
Wed. April 22
Flex/Connection Day
  • Allow students time to connect with teachers and counselors
  • Allow students to connect with peers for club and council meetings, peer tutoring, social connections
  • Allow teachers to reach out to students
  • Allow teachers to provide tutoring for student and to plan and assess
  • Allow both to have time off-screen
 
Thu. April 23
Online Learning I 8:30 AM start l 1/3/5/7
Office Hours and Check-ins (Counselors and Student Life) l 3:00-3:30 PM

Fri. April 24
Online Learning I 8:30 AM start l 2/4/6/0
Clubs, Activities, and Community Group meetings l 1:30-3:30 PM

If you haven't yet, bookmark these pages:
You can also view the week-by-week view on the Online Learning webpage and as a Printable PDF.
Shelter in Place Schedule Update
The California Department of Education recently made a public statement advising that students should not expect to return to schools this academic year and should plan on continuing online learning through the remainder of this school year. At this time there has been no definitive new guidance provided and as such, we continue to monitor the situation in conjunction with De La Salle as we work with Contra Costa Health.

We currently have a return to campus date set for May 4. When we return from Easter Break we hope to have more information to assess the situation, and we will plan accordingly and communicate with you at that time.

We did get news that unfortunately the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced that spring Section, Regional, and State Championship events have been canceled. If you would like more information, please read their statement . We understand that this is a huge disappointment for our spring student/athletes.

Please know that we continue to plan for all schedule contingencies, including exploring numerous options for our end of year and senior class celebrations.
Good Friday
Virtual Liturgy
All are invited to participate in an online liturgy created by Carondelet students on Good Friday with full Stations of the Cross. We look forward to joining our hearts with yours in prayer during these uncertain, yet holiest of days.

12 PM • April 10
College & Career Updates

Timely college planning webinars, just for Carondelet Students
The College and Career team has put together a series of timely, expert-led webinars to equip students with the tools and knowledge to research colleges, navigate the application process, and craft a balanced college list. The webinar dates and topics are below, and registration information will be posted to Schoology soon. 

  • College Admission & Testing During a Crisis | Mon., April 6, 5 PM
  • Instagram, Reddit, and VR: Creative College Research Sleuthing | Wed., April 15, 3 PM
  • Virtual College Exploration Week hosted by Strive Scan | April 20 - 23
  • What’s College Really Like? Carondelet Alumnae Virtual Panel | Tue., April 21, 5 PM
  • Researching Colleges and Applying to Nursing, Pre-Med, and Pre-Health l Wed., April 22, 12 PM
  • Highly Selective College Admissions | Wed., April 22, 4 PM
  • Scoring an Athletic Recruiting Offer for College | Wed., April 29, 12 PM
  • UC Santa Barbara Virtual Rep. Visit | Wed., April 29, 3:30 PM

Updates for the Class of 2021
Read the latest news from College & Career, including:
  • UC’s testing policy update for the class of 2021
  • changes to the AP Exams
  • a virtual nursing summer opportunity

College Kickstart will continue as planned either virtually or in person, depending on the circumstances. During this weeklong application bootcamp, students will write the first draft of their college essay, begin their Common Application, create their activities list, narrow their college list, and more. It’s a week of hard work that reaps great rewards. Students can register here . 

Students, we created a Schoology Course that will serve as your hub for all things college. Log into Schoology and click on the course “Class of 2021: College Hub” to find all the information we have sent lately in one place.

Updates for the Class of 2020
Please read the latest news from College & Career including scholarship information and important reminders.

Sophomores and Juniors
Applerouth Tutoring is offering free, full length online practice ACT or SAT exams. The exams will be offered April 25 26 for the ACT and May 2 + 3 for the SAT. Details .
Celebrating the Creativity of Student Media Makers
Submission Deadline: Friday, April 24 at 11:59 PM

Final date is TBD based upon campus status in May. If campus is closed, the Media Showcase will be held virtually!

The Media Showcase is a new event at the Winton Arts Festival celebrating the creativity of student media makers at Carondelet and De La Salle. Whether you student loves making TikToks and Instagram Stories for their friends or they are an aspiring filmmaker, all Carondelet and DLS students are invited to submit their original media to be showcased.

The Showcase features a high-energy Awards Ceremony to recognize the best student submissions in each category—including an opportunity to make an acceptance speech just like the Oscars!

For the 2020 Showcase, students may submit media in the following seven categories:


We’re excited to share that  our next evening speaker is futurist Jody Medich —who will share her insights on how emerging technologies have the potential to turn us all into superhumans. Since we can’t all be together in person,  we’ve arranged to bring Jody to your living room via a live, online webinar.  The webinar starts at 7 PM on Tuesday, April 21, and we will wrap-up Q&A by 8:30 PM.

Jody’s presentation could not be more timely. As we spend more time at home, technology is helping us stay connected, supporting new ways to work and learn, and allowing us to share our creativity. It’s fascinating to imagine how artificial intelligence, robots, virtual reality, and other new technologies can help us be better prepared for future challenges like this—giving us the very real potential to be superhumans.

Join us for an engaging presentation and conversation.
 RSVP today for this FREE webinar open to all!
President's Volunteer Service Award

President’s Volunteer Service Award - Log service hours by April 22 to be eligible. The President’s Volunteer Service Award honors the most outstanding volunteers and recognizes the impact they make. The award is granted to students of any class year by the Corporation for National & Community Service through Carondelet High School, as a certifying organization. To be eligible, students should log their service hours on the MobileServe platform throughout the academic year. Visit our MobileServe webpage to find specific instructions about eligibility requirements for each class year and information about mobileserve. For the 2019-2020 academic year, the deadline to log service hours is Wednesday, April 22 .
Islay Morrison '22 has been chosen to be included in an upcoming KQED Youth Perspective on Covid-19. This originated through an assignment from Ms. Koski's yearbook class. Listen to Islay's commentary .
The athletics team has been hard at work preparing for the girls' return. While we have all been at home, a couple of our Cougar student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to play collegiately next year.

In this issue, we are thrilled to announce that: Lauren Longstreet '20 signed her NLI to play lacrosse at Emerson College in Boston next fall.

Congratulations, Lauren! This is an amazing accomplishment and a testament to all of your hard work and perseverance. We look forward to watching you flourish at the next level!
In other news, Coach Dani continues to post her daily athletic workouts on Instagram for all students, families, faculty and staff.

Our athletic trainer, Jessica, has also been posting various rehab exercises for common ailments/injuries there as well.

Follow  @carondeletcougars on Instagram to continue your journey of maintaining healthy minds, bodies, and souls!
Support Our Local Restaurants

Many local restaurants and caterers have supported Carondelet this past year, we hope that you will support them in the weeks ahead during this challenging time. Many of the restaurants on this list are offering take-out, pickup, or delivery. Now is the time to show them how much we appreciate their support!
Technology Support - Students may submit a ticket and request support with resources such as their iPads, software systems like Schoology, Google Suite, etc.  Request tech help.
Care for Our Dear Neighbor
As we move through this time of staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, our neighbors far and wide need our support, care and compassion. Here are some action steps that you can take from home to care for our dear neighbor.

Students, share how you are Caring for Our Dear Neighbor
Staying Connected through Morning Prayers
Our daily rituals continue to foster our strong schoolwide community. Here is an example of what your student is experiencing through morning prayer each morning.
Parking Permits for 2020-21

We will be releasing information on 2020-21 parking permits after the spring break.

On-campus parking is a privilege for many of our juniors and seniors. For the 2020-21 school year, we will be giving priority to our senior students with carpools, followed in order by single-rider seniors, juniors with carpools, and single-rider juniors. This system is in place so that we can accommodate as many students as possible in our parking lot.

Please note that we will not be able to accommodate all of our driving students.
A peak into Coug Nation's Thursday morning announcement including updates about prizes at the Media Showcase and a segment on how to make churro bowls.
Camp Carondelet & Sports Clinics Update

At this time, Camp Carondelet and Cougar Athletics Girls' Sports Clinics are still scheduled to run for all previously planned sessions in June and July. Our activity leaders, counselors, and coaches are eagerly anticipating the arrival of all the campers and are all working hard to build a fun, enriching, and memorable experience for this summer. We are also currently exploring virtual options should social distancing policies remain in place and will be in touch with updates on changes as they are available.
Camp Carondelet
Registration Still Open
 
Camp Carondelet is an enriching, fun, coed summer camp for incoming 3rd-8th graders . Kids explore a balance between creative learning and outdoor play across two campuses.

  • Week 1 - June 15-19
  • Week 2 - June 22-26
  • Week 3 - July 13-17
  • Week 4 - July 20-24

Offerings include: Coding, Drones & Robotics, Entrepreneurship, 3D Printing, Videography, Wacky Science, Escape Room Adventures, Podcasting, Drama & Acting, Sports Broadcasting, and Zumba.
Sports Clinics
Registration Still Open
 
Middle school girls (including incoming freshman) are invited to our campuses to train with Carondelet coaches, improve their skills, and have fun playing their favorite sport!

Choose from seven sports this June-July. (S trength and conditioning cub camps also available for incoming 2nd-5th grade girls .)

  • Basketball
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Strength & Conditioning
Athlete Profile: Gigi Baldacci '20
Gigi will dive into her next athletic and academic challenge joining the swim team at Boston College. Congrats, Gigi!
School Store - new Online Learning Bundle
Shop for home delivery for your student or yourself at the Carondelet online school store. Lots of new spirit wear and accessories available for your family!


Additional Alumnae Category Items
Additional Cougar Cubs Items
Additional Sweatshirts on Clearance
Tech items 

New in April - special Online Learning bundle of comfywear on sale now (a $70 value for $60).
Cleaning your closet over Easter break?

Senior families, save your used uniforms so you can donate them to the Carondelet Parent Association . We hope to have a sale at the end of summer, but the date is yet TBD. As soon as the “Shelter in Place” is over, we will send out a message telling you which office at school you can drop off your uniform donations too. If you have uniform donation questions, please call (925.787.7989) or email Susan Smith .
Wellness Resources

Mental Health Wellness Tips during Shelter in Place by Eileen Feliciano, NYS Psychologist

Building Resilience in the Era of Covid-19, Psychology Today, Jordan D. Snyder, Psy.D.

Dealing with the Emotional Stress of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Blaise Aguirre, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Greater Good’s Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus , (Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley) - A comprehensive guide with articles, podcasts, and audio/video resources (anxiety and stress management, mindfulness practices, etc.) for families and educators. 

Kaiser Permanente Wellness Resources


Panorama SEL & Self Care Resources

Mindfulness Apps (i.e., Headspace, Calm, Colorfy, Breethe, Happify)
Many of these apps are free or are currently offering free features.

Podcast - Meditative Story
Staying Connected through Daily Sendings

Check out this message regarding the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals from Chloë de Smedt '22 and follow Green Team on Instagram @carondelet_greenteam for daily tips on how you can Care for Creation and practice sustainability at home. 
Unless there is breaking news to inform our Carondelet community, we will not be sending out an e-News on Easter Sunday. Instead, please fill free to take part in the Holy Week activities organized by Campus Ministry and spend time on Easter in faith and fellowship with your family. May you and your students have a blessed and safe Easter break.
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