Community e-News l 5.27.21 |
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We cannot believe we're done! We want to thank everyone in our community for helping make our return to school such a success. It was well worth it. Have a fun-filled summer, be safe, and again, thank you!
This is the last e-News for the school year. We will send occasional mid-summer updates as needed. Blessings to you and your family for a relaxing, safe, memorable summer season.
Class of 2021 Families, you will receive important messages from the school from this account. Please do not unsubscribe. We ask you to stay subscribed so we can be in touch.
Be sure to follow Carondelet on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter as we share stories about students, classes, and activities all summer long.
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Looking Ahead 2021-22
Continue to check our online calendar for dates and events throughout the summer. The 2021-22 Academic Calendar is also available online. Some dates are subject to change based on state and county mandates and guidance. All changes will be communicated by email.
Key start of the year dates:
If you haven't yet, bookmark these pages:
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Be sure to click "View entire message" to see the newsletter in its entirety. Some email viewers, including Gmail, can cut off before reaching the bottom of the enewsletter.
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Goodbye from Winton Drive |
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Congratulations Carondelet Retirees!
Thank you to all who are moving on from your dedicated work at Carondelet.
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Marian Easthope, Faculty in Visual and Performing Arts started in 2009.
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Joan Tracy, Director of Digital Learning and Library Services started in 2005.
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Margaret Valdez, Main Office Administrator started in 2004.
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Elaine Vecchi, Admin in Business and HR departments started in 1996.
Together, they have a combined 70 years of service to Carondelet and the entire Winton Drive Community. Your lessons, contributions, and kindness will last lifetimes. Best wishes on your next steps, and we hope you keep Carondelet and its lessons in your hearts.
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Congratulations President DeMarco '87
De La Salle President, Mark DeMarco ‘78, will also be retiring at the end of this school year after serving in the role since 2007. Mr. DeMarco is DLS's first alumnus President. His contributions to the community here on Winton Drive have been numerous and will not be forgotten. Congratulations on retirement!
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Summer Community Service Opportunities
Earlier this year, 80% of students said they wanted more service opportunities. Summer is a great time to explore service opportunities! Here is a list of community service opportunities and agencies students frequently volunteer with. Be mindful that some agencies may not be accepting volunteers due to the pandemic.
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Join Frosh Student Leadership
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Uniform Updates
For the 2021-22 school year, we return to our three standard uniform categories: Everyday Uniform, Casual/Friday Uniform, and Dress Uniform. Details can be found on our Uniform Page. Students may purchase traditional uniform pieces from Mills Uniform Company, and are also welcome to purchase approved bottoms from a vendor of choice and tops from our online store.
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Yearbook Pick-Up – June 17-18
2021 Yearbooks will be distributed to all students in Room 11 on June 17-18 from 1-4 PM. If neither student nor family member can pick up on 6/17 or 6/18, books will be held and can be picked up at a later date. A yearbook has automatically been ordered for students—families did not need to order one. Students must be in good standing with Accounts, Athletics, Library, and Academics to receive their yearbook.
Morning Shuttle
Plan your morning commute for next year now. Morning shuttle service is expected to resume at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. Morning shuttle service is filled on a first-come, first-served basis at $500 per semester with communal pick-up locations in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Danville. Registration is now open to Carondelet students for the 2021-22 school year.
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County Vaccine Updates
Contra Costa County Health shared information on vaccinations with schools: Please visit the County Health website for more information. All Contra Costa County residents 12 and older can sign up through the Contra Costa Health website to receive a vaccine.
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Kairos Journey Registration
The Kairos Journey is a special retreat for seniors that invites them to reflect deeply on their sacred life story and identify God’s presence in the people and experiences that have shaped them. This retreat is a time-honored treasure to our seniors. It is not mandatory, but more than 90% of the senior class usually participates.
'22 rising seniors must register as soon as possible for three dates that will work best for them next fall or spring. Registration is first-come, first-served. The form will be time-stamped upon submission. Student-athletes and Performing Arts students should think about their season of sport (especially playoffs) and theater production dates when registering.
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Alpha retreat Update
Alpha, our exciting Frosh retreat, will also be offered for '24 sophomores in addition to our incoming '25 freshmen! This retreat is foundational to building community, getting more comfortable on campus, and starting to learn about our CSJ heritage. It is not mandatory, but more than 90% of students usually attend!
Please mark your calendars for your student’s Alpha retreat dates:
Soph Alpha: Sept. 10-11, 2021
Frosh Alpha: Oct. 1-2, 2021
*Dates are subject to change. All changes will be communicated by email.
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Campus Ministry End of the Year Message
“I will now call to mind the works of the Lord,
and will declare what I have seen.” - Sirach 42:15
As we wrap up a challenging school year, let us call to mind all that God has done for us, and let us declare the resilience, compassion, and fortitude we have seen in our community. Some of the things that became a natural part of our daily routines—like washing our hands and wearing our masks—became acts of care and concern for others. Truly, God's work through each of us kept our school community safe and healthy. Though we lost much in this pandemic, we saw a new Spirit emerge. We saw creativity in building community, gratitude in our students, generosity in helping our dear neighbors, innovation in our teaching, and strength in our leadership. Let us declare these as the true markers of the 2020-2021 school year and look back on them with gratitude and joy.
Thank you, students, parents, teachers, staff, alumnae, administrators, families, community members, friends, donors, and CSJ sisters for journeying through this unprecedented school year with heart, faith, courage, and excellence. Please join us in the following prayer as we turn the page on this part of our story and head into our summer vacation.
God, open my lips so that I will proclaim your goodness.
Open my heart and help me let go of the hurt and loss from this year
so that I will move into the summer unburdened.
Forgive me for the mistakes I have made during this time of stress and anxiety—renew my soul.
Let the memory of these past months spent at school
bring a smile to my face and a flutter to my heart.
God, my Teacher, thank you for the individuals who have been bright spirits
during my journey through this school year.
Make me, too, one of your bright spirits who accompanies others with compassion and support.
For all my successes and failures this year,
I give you thanks and praise.
Help me to learn and grow from each experience
so that I may become the person you have created me to be.
Turn my face to the future, oh God,
replenish my energy for the summer
and renew my heart for what is yet to be when I return in August.
Amen.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
God is my light.
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With Gratitude for your Partnership |
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Our students faced many challenges in 2020-2021, but your generosity and commitment to our community created a school year filled with possibilities, hope, and opportunities for their potential and dreams to flourish.
Your partnership raised $1.2M+ for the Annual Fund so far this year, surpassing our goal of $1.18M. This is a significant accomplishment given many of our in-person fundraisers were canceled or modified to virtual events.
Your investments helped us pivot quickly in the fall to create a safe environment for our faculty, staff, and students. It aided in additional sanitation and cleaning, technology for hybrid learning, substitute teachers, COVID-19 testing, fall athletic cohorts, and other initiatives critical to getting our students back on campus.
Your philanthropy funds Carondelet’s rigorous college and career preparation. It supports events in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation, including the speaker series and Media Showcase. It enables student wellness counseling and student life experiences like Campus Ministry and Journey retreats.
We are deeply grateful for your collaboration and support this year, and look forward to building on this momentum to accomplish great things together in the future. Here’s to a restful, restorative summer filled with family and friends.
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Tiny House Project
Next year, students will design and build a sustainable tiny house for seasonal farmworkers in Contra Costa County as part of "Engineering for Social Good," a new course that introduces 11th and 12th graders to core design thinking and engineering concepts. This is the first project of its kind in Carondelet's history, and we need your support to make it happen! Contact Chris Walsh ASAP to get involved.
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Summer Math Program
Register for our summer math program! Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors can get a jump on math principles during sessions running from Jun 7-July 16. Incoming freshmen can attend sessions from June 14-July 16. Sessions are $125 per topic. Please reach out to Samantha Lawson for any questions.
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Travel to France
Let's embark on a Grand Voyage en France in spring 2022! The Modern Language department will lead a tour to France during next year’s spring break! Climb the Eiffel Tower, explore the secrets of French cooking, tour ancient sights, and more—all while putting your French skills to use! Rendez-vous in August for more information!
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Incoming Freshman - Class of 2025
Dance Tryouts: June 1-3; 5:30-8:00 PM in the Gym
Sideline Cheer Tryouts: June 8-10; 5:00-7:00 PM at the CAC
Key Dates for Student Athletes
July 1 - Student-Athlete Registration Opens *Mandatory
July 26 - Fall Sports registration due
Aug. 9 - Fall Sports tryouts begin
Oct. 18 - Winter Sports registration due
Nov. 1 - Winter Sports tryouts begin
Jan. 24 - Spring Sports registration due
Feb. 7- Spring Sports tryouts begin
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The Week Ahead - Schedules for upcoming games/matches on our team page.
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Athletics Uniform Return
All uniforms should have been returned before the last day of school unless the team is still in season. Follow the below guidelines on how to return your uniforms. You will be billed for all unreturned items.
- Place CLEAN uniforms in a bag securely closed.
- Write your name on the outside of bag.
- Write your team on the outside of bag.
- Place uniform in the bins located in the Main Office.
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College & Career Updates
Each week, your College & Career counselors 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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Juniors: Throughout the summer, College Counselors will be having family meetings to discuss your daughter’s college application experience. Students will receive an email from their counselor with a calendar link. Please make sure to sign up for a meeting.
Juniors: Kickstart starts Tuesday, June 1! All registered students were sent an email with details. If you did not receive the email, please reach out to your College Counselor.
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Check out the May specials
at the School Store!
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Port Authority Packable Puffy Vest
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Large Laminated Non-Woven Shopper Tote
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Bella+Canvas Student Designed Love Tee
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More than high school. Her school.
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