Community e-News l 11.15.20 |
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Mrs. Cutright checks in with students at home via Zoom after giving instructions to students in-person. All our teachers are making a great effort to continue engaging with and teaching all students, no matter where they are. |
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The week ahead...
Mon. Nov. 16
Visions Online Auction and Online Marketplace opens
Tues. Nov. 17
Wed. Nov. 18
Parent Association Meeting l 6:30 PM l Contact PAB President Mara Hanck to attend
Thu. Nov. 19
Fri. Nov. 20
Mon. Nov. 23
Thanksgiving Break begins
Visions Online Auction and Online Marketplace closes
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COVID Update
We want to share a quick reminder that both De La Salle and Carondelet are asking families who have students in our hybrid program to use the distance learning environment the week after Thanksgiving if they have traveled, hosted guests from out of town, and may not have been able to practice masking and social distancing protocols. We do not want to dictate behavior or intrude on families' plans, but we are trying to provide a safe environment on campus and keep school open with the hybrid in the face of rising Covid numbers, as demonstrated by Contra Costa County's move back to the red/substantial tier .
Our students are doing a great job in the use of masks and our distancing in classrooms is excellent. Lunch is the most difficult time to ensure separation but our students have been cooperative when we have reminded them to create that 6 feet of distancing.
Carondelet received notification of a student's positive test on Monday who was on campus the previous Thursday/Friday. Working with Contra Costa County Health, contact tracing showed that distancing and masking protocols were followed and there was no need for other students to quarantine. Messaging in a case like this is sent to students in a shared classroom and it's through the contact tracing that we determine the need for other students having to quarantine and possibly stay home from school. Again, this emphasizes the importance of masking and distancing with all students participating while in the hybrid environment.
Kevin Cushing
Principal
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Final week for Food Drive
THANKS for GIVING Food Drive ~ Serving Our Dear Neighbor
In an effort to build community and unity during this Thanksgiving season, Campus Ministry will be sponsoring a food drive for Monument Crisis Center! Over the course of two weeks, from November 10th - 20th, each grade level is asked to bring a different food item.
Please see the list below to know which item to bring to campus:
Week 2: Nov. 16 - 20
Frosh - Dry Pasta
Soph - Dry Spaghetti/Mac and Cheese
Junior - Peanut Butter
Seniors - Cereal
Do NOT bring items in glass containers or containers that are damaged. Items also cannot be outside expiration/best by date. Drop off your items in bins at the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation and the Inner Court. We hope that you will participate in this drive! Any questions? Contact Ms. Vanessa Miranda.
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Meeting Raptors in Ornithology
Lindsay Wildlife Experience held a virtual field trip for students in Ornithology. Students heard about the conservation efforts and missions of Lindsay Wildlife Experience, took a virtual tour of their facilities, and, most interesting of all, got to "meet" two patients of Lindsay's, a white-tailed kite, and a peregrine falcon.
Alexia Marquez '21 said, "It was special to learn about the white-tailed kite's story. She has almost a No Fear Syndrome which at first seems great, but it poses great danger if she doesn’t fear predators, or humans who could potentially harm her in the wild. We saw her anatomy and bird structure and we loved the way she was so excited and eager to meet us and show her stuff."
Michaela Bacon '21 said, "I enjoyed this virtual field trip because Wildlife Ecology & Conservation is something that I want to study in college!"
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Cougar Athletics Update
Athletics Director Update
As of last week, Scott Kennedy is no longer serving Carondelet as Athletics Director. We thank him for his service to our students and sports program and wish him much success with his future endeavors.
In order to maintain continuity for our student athletes, coaches and sports cohorts, I’m pleased to share that Assistant Athletics Director Cat Arroyo and the athletics team will reorganize to ensure that the department continues to meet its objectives in providing an outstanding experience for our student athletes. With so much uncertainty around pending sports seasons and Covid restrictions, we will take the opportunity to assess our long-term needs moving forward.
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Important Upcoming Dates
November 20 - Last day of fall camps
December 7 - Winter sports tryouts start
Cross Country - December 7-11 - 3:30-5 PM @ Carondelet (meet outside the locker room)
Volleyball - December 7-11 *Coaches can adjust groups after the first day depending on level of play* @ Carondelet Gym
- Freshman tryouts 3:30 to 5 PM
- Sophomores 5:15 to 6:45 PM
- Juniors and Seniors 7 to 8:30 PM
Water Polo - December 7, 8, and 9 - 3:45-5:45 PM @ the CAC
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Women of Will Day
This week on November 18 our partners at Under Armour and BSN Sports will proudly honor all female athletes and the strength they bring to the field, court, and beyond in a virtual Women of Will Day.
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This Week's CougarLight
We will be highlighting our NLI recipients as our CougarLights this week. To find out more about our NLI recipients check out their CougarLight profiles on our Instagram @carondeletcougars or Twitter @go_carondelet feeds!
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Jordyn Young l Soccer l Cal |
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Maddie Wu l Golf l Santa Clara |
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Julia Haggerty l Volleyball l BC |
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Hailey Fanner l Soccer l NAU |
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Madelyn Gamble l Golf l WSU |
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Jessica Davis l Swimming l Cal |
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This week is Visions of Christmas!
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Visions of Christmas is our time-honored holiday festivity and our biggest annual fundraiser.
Register now for this year's live, free virtual event this Thursday, 6:30-7:30 PM.
Celebrate from anywhere during our virtual Visions of Christmas celebration! Watch our annual fashion show, student performances, faculty and staff stories, and the drawing of our famous Spirit Trees.
Online Auction and Christmas Market open Monday!
Please visit the Online Auction to bid on exclusive Carondelet packages including graduation seats, parking spots, vacation getaways, wine, whisky, and much more.
Purchase all of the gifts on our list from home through our Christmas Market while supporting Carondelet at the same time. These local businesses will donate a portion of the proceeds directly back to the school. Visit them through our website, shop, and check items off your list!
We are grateful to our Annual Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Castle Companies, Inc. l Christine Sabatte Logan ’73 and Rich Logan
Emerald Sponsors
Hamill Family Charitable Fund l Insperity l Lehmer’s Buick GMC Concord l Randy and Cindy Pond
Ruby Sponsors
Better Living Care Homes l Boscacci Family l Oak Court Properties l Mission Valley Development l Monument Crisis Center l SC Builders
Sapphire Sponsors
Bay Alarm l Destination Wealth Management l Mary Beth Kulawiec Dittrich ’79 & Thomas Dittrich l First Republic Bank l Ghelfi - De Smedt and Associates l Jimmy John’s l Kinder’s l Kinetic Real Estate Corporation l Lenox Homes l ParkSmart l Diane and John Pereira
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Spirit of
Travel and Leisure
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Thank you to our Spirit Tree donors:
Spirit of San Diego
Carpenter (Alida ‘23), Connell (Madeline ‘17, Olivia ‘23), Hett (Lauren ‘23), Ormsby (Hannah ‘23), Schock (Ella ‘23), and Vranesh (Lizzie ‘23) families.
Spirit of Travel and Leisure
Buckley family
Taste of Our Towns
Christ the King parish families
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Advent Project - Following the STAR to Racial Justice
Our Advent project this year is called "Following the STAR to Racial Justice!" STAR stands for Speaking and Teaching about Race. During Advent, we celebrate the coming of Jesus and recognize the Three Wise men who followed the North star that led them to Jesus. The day they met him is known as the Epiphany - an “Aha!” moment. Through our Advent project, we hope your “Aha!” moment will be the realization that racial injustice is still avid in our country, and we have to be the change to push for a more loving and empathetic world. With one person advocating for racial justice and education, a STAR is born in the darkness of racial injustice. Even the smallest stars produce a beautiful light, and many stars can come together to enlighten the world. Come follow the STAR to racial justice! Our Advent project will occur over the Exploratory period. Students will learn through different activities and open discussions about racism in the US.
Journey Retreat for Seniors
It’s not too late to register to attend Journey - there are still spots available on most retreats, although only a few in January. Use the online Journey Registration form to secure your spot today!
Attending Journey 1 (Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2020)
For those attending the first Journey retreat later this month, parent consent forms, along with copies of driver's license and insurance information are due Wednesday, Nov. 18. All forms and driving documentation will be submitted digitally. A link to the form was shared with all seniors in the Journey 1 Schoology group.
Please make sure you have received and reviewed the two email letters sent to parents/guardians of students attending Journey 1! The first email was sent on Oct. 30 and contains important COVID Health and Safety Guidelines. The second email was sent on Nov. 4 and contains important confidential information for parents/guardians only. If you have not received one or both of these, please reach out to Edie Payne.
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School Pictures
Freshmen, sophomore, and junior hybrid students will take their school photo the week after Thanksgiving break. Creative Imaging will be on campus from 1:30-3:30 PM on:
- December 1 for Mon./Tue. hybrid students
- December 4 for Thu./Fri. hybrid students
Information on school photos and a link to sign up for a time coming soon.
9th, 10th and 11th grade students who are in our distance learning model will have their school photo day in January. More information to come.
Seniors, we will use your senior portraits for your ID card. More information on distribution to come.
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Student Life Updates
Upcoming Spotlights:
Frosh Spotlight this Week!
Spotlight begins at 8:15 AM on Wednesday with a fun, interactive campus ministry activity. Students will then enjoy community building time with a holiday craft activity and socializing in the amp, socially distanced. Students are picked up at 11 AM, when Spotlight ends.
Class Spotlights after Thanksgiving Break
When we return after Thanksgiving break, on-campus Class Spotlights will resume on Wednesday, 12/9. Two classes will have spotlights that day: sophomores in the morning, and juniors in the afternoon. More information on activities and times will be announced towards the end of Thanksgiving Break.
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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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College & Career Weekly Updates
- Save the Date: Sophomore and Junior Road to College, January 19 from 6:30-8:45 PM. This event will be virtual this year. Families will attend workshops on a variety of topics such as standardized testing, UCs, community colleges, selective college admissions, how to create balance in your schedule, attending college as a first-generation student, how to create a college list, honors colleges, and more!
- Interested in learning more about the University of San Diego? On Wednesday, Nov. 18, attend a Zoom session during Exploratory to hear recent grad, Eva Eleftheriadis '20, talk about her first semester at USD.
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Attend a Coalition for College Zoom panel discussion about being the first in your family to attend college.
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Participate in the Girls4STEM webinar series to hear from professional women in STEM careers.
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Connect with other students about the election in the IMPACT 2020: Community Engagement Beyond Election Day.
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Learn more about the Saint Louis University Medical Scholars Program on Nov. 17. This is an early assurance program into med school!
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Reminder to Pre-order Lunches
This year, we are pleased to offer boxed lunches for those who pre-order through our online system.
Any student who would like a boxed lunch will need to pre-order by Thursday of the week before. To order learn more about the program, creating or updating your account, and ordering lunch, please visit the Cafeteria webpage.
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School Store
Avoid shipping charges - Pick up at school
See cart info for important details.
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Show your school spirit around town |
Standard Chrome Die Cast License Plate Frame
On sale now for $22
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Our most popular student-designed tee
Bella+Canvas® Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee
On sale now for $18
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The North Face fall fave
The North Face® Mountain Peaks 1/4-Zip Fleece Jacket
On sale now for $102.50
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Keep your cords organized and tangle-free
Circuit Expandable Tech Organizer
On sale now for $22
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Daily Prayer
God of Unity ~ Your voice and beauty is seen through people from all walks of life from all over the world. May our world leaders remember to always advocate for the good of all people, regardless of their background or where they come from. Inspire them to keep the best interest of all people in mind. Guide our world leaders to come together and solve our world’s problems in unity rather than conflict. Inspire peace in their hearts and actions.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. St. Joseph, pray for us. God is my light.
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