August 22, 2021 l e-Newsletter

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Go Cougars!

COVID-19 Update

On-campus Testing Resumes

Free COVID-19 testing for students, faculty, and staff resumes Monday, August 23. Sign up for testing.

Vaccination Status

Families are encouraged to disclose student vaccination status to inform procedure in case of close contact to a positive case. If the status remains undisclosed, we will assume that the student is not vaccinated.

Upload student vaccine status. Click “view checklist” to access where to upload documentation.

Close Contact Procedure

Contra Costa Health Services has implemented new standards for what qualifies as close contact in K-12 educational settings. View our COVID-19 Response page and chart that details the steps students will be asked to take if close contact with an individual that tests positive for COVID-19 occurs based on vaccination status.

Updates, Info, + Upcoming Events

Back to School Night - Sep 2

Join us for Back to School Night on September 2! Tour campus, meet staff and faculty, and experience Carondelet. Full details available Tuesday.

Due to changing COVID-19 policies, we ask that only one parent/guardian attend per student.

Welcome to the Sisterhood Liturgy

Note the special B Day (Mass) Schedule on Wednesday. Classes begin and end at the same time (8:15 AM - 2:30 PM), and Mass will occur between 4th and 5th period.

Drop off/Pick up

Carondelet students and families should not be making U-turns at the fire station on Treat Blvd. This is a dangerous turn and impedes the ability of first responders in the event of an emergency.

Student Parking

Students without parking passes should not drive through or park in the neighborhood behind school. If necessary, there is non-ticketed parking in the Shadelands area of Walnut Creek that can be utilized.

Students with parking passes please park in your assigned spot with your physical parking pass visible. If someone is parked in your spot, please email Alexis Bustamante and park in a visitor spot in the meantime.

Morning Shuttle

Morning shuttle service is up and running with seats still available. The shuttle runs from the Tri-Valley area with stops in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Danville. Registration is now open to Carondelet students (and DLS siblings) at $500 per semester or $160 per month.

Early Dismissal Passes

Reminder for students who have permission to leave school early: Please check email for the early out passes stop into the Attendance Office before leaving campus.

Italy trip meeting - Aug 25

Italy, June 2022! Travel to Italy and enjoy the sights, sounds, gelato, and the world's most amazing art. Join Mrs. Cutright, Mr. Kjera, and Mrs. Woo on a trip of a lifetime in June 2022! More information at the meeting this week.

Info meeting August 25 at 6:30 PM

France trip meeting - Aug 26

France, 2022! Pack your bags and experience the most beautiful corners of France: cook à la Française, climb the Eiffel Tower, tour a perfume factory, visit a classic château, and much more! Join Mesdames Amarelo and Parsons-McClain in April 2022.

Info meeting August 26 at 7 PM

Lunch in the Garaventa

The lunch provider Epicurean will no longer accept cash payments for lunch. Students and families can use their student's ID number to pay by loading money to their MySchoolBucks account. Reach out to Alex at Epicurean with any questions regarding the Carondelet cafeteria.

Yearbook

Pick up 2020 and 2021 yearbooks from Michelle Koski in the Library. Submit yearbook photos here. Photo retakes will take place on Wednesday, September 15 during Community Block.

'22 Students + Families

Senior Swag

Class of '22 senior spirit shirts and sweatshirts can still be purchased .

Ad Sales

Yearbook Senior Family Ad sales are open until December 1. Check here for all the details.

Athletics

Athletics Schedule Aug 23-28

View the Athletics calendar for August 23-28.

Open Gyms

Basketball open gyms start Tuesday. Participants MUST be cleared for athletic participation before starting.

Team Uniform Pick up

Cross Country 9/1 at 2:30 PM (after the last bell) in the Athletics Office

Tennis 9/2 at 3:15 PM at the CAC

Afternoon Shuttle from campus to the CAC

There is free, one-way transportation to the Carondelet Athletics Complex after school for Carondelet students 20 minutes after school. More information can be found on the Carondelet website.

Follow @Go_Carondelet on Twitter l @CarondeletCougars on Instagram l @CougarAthletics on Facebook for the latest Cougar Athletics news!

College + Career

Each week, your College + Career counselors share updates for students and families about upcoming opportunities for your road to college. Click the button for the full update

Read all College + Career Updates

All grade levels: If you missed the Virtual RACC (Out of State) College Fair, view the recording and learn about new colleges.

All Grade Levels: Visit the "Paying for College Resource" website for helpful information and resources as students and families look into paying for college.

All Grade Levels: College + Career has created a resource on college-related events throughout the Bay Area.

Retreats + Immersions

Ven a Ver DC - Apply here

Ven a Ver DC (Friday, November 5 - Monday, November 8) is an immersion trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice with other high school and college students from across the country. Juniors and seniors may apply. Contact Vanessa Miranda with questions. Applications due Friday, September 3.

Kairos Journey Retreat (Class of 2022) - Register here

This is a 3-day, 2-night retreat for seniors at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Students should sign up for the date that works best with their school commitments. Two retreats are full and the others are filling quickly. Registration will close when capacity is reached.

Shalom Retreat (Class of 2023) - Register here

This is a 2-day, 1-night retreat for juniors at Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds in Occidental. There are three retreats, so students should sign up for the date that works best with their school commitments. Space is limited. Students must register by Friday, October 15, but forms will close once capacity is reached.

Sophomore Alpha (Class of 2024) - Register here

This “lock-in” style retreat is for sophomores on campus on Friday, September 10. We will do activities, competitions, reflections, and community building until pick up at midnight! The deadline to register is Friday, September 3.

Frosh Alpha (Class of 2025) - Register here

This “lock-in” style retreat is for freshmen students on campus on Friday, October 8. We will do get-to-know-you activities, various group activities, reflections, and small group bonding until pick up at midnight! The deadline to register is Friday, October 1.

Visit the Retreats page for more information.

Volunteering Opportunity

Applications available to work with the John Muir Health Program. Interested students must submit an application to the Campus Minister for Community Service and Social Advocacy. There is a waitlist, and students may have to wait a semester or more until you are contacted about the application.