Community e-News l 02.05.23 | |
Last week Carondelet celebrated Catholic Schools Week. During the week we celebrated the sense of sisterhood and family that we feel as members of a Catholic school. Thank you for being a part of our wonderful community! | |
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A Message from our VP of Student Life and Mission | |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
This week marks the tenth year that Carondelet has put on RISE programming. RISE (which stands for Respect, Inclusion, Solidarity, and Empowerment) is a time when students, faculty, and staff advocate against violence against women both globally and locally. Over the years during this week Carondelet has welcomed speakers on campus to address topics such as bystander interventions, advocacy for the health and safety of women, college campus resources, and sexual assault prevention. We also have danced the “Break the Chain” dance together as a community every year for a decade. This year we are collaborating with De La Salle to have these conversations together. As stated in a joint communication from DLS VP for Mission and Student Life, Spencer Shively, and myself recently, we are proud to welcome guest speakers to both of our campuses to speak to our students. For those interested, we are hosting a parent education night with Ashley Bendiksen, our junior and senior speaker, on 2/8 at 6:30 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. Information on how to RSVP for this event can be found here.
The Friday of RISE week will also be our first B-Day Lunch (Blunch) schedule as mentioned by Dr. Chaponot in last week’s e-News. This Blunch schedule is one that will replace Community Block schedules in the 2023-24 school year. The Blunch schedule is one where the lunch period is extended by 20 minutes to allow for special programming and club time. On Blunch days, we do not have a Community Block, and 6th-period is dismissed at 1:40 PM. This schedule allows us to dismiss our 6th period closer to DLS’s usual 6th-period dismissal on days when we would have held a Community Block. This B-Lunch schedule will occur five times this semester, all of which families can see on our website calendar. As always, campus is open for students to participate in PowerLab, meet with a teacher, or work independently after school. There is no need to pick up students immediately after dismissal.
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| B-Day Blunch
(4/5/6/X) | | 4th Period
8:15 - 9:40 AM | | Break
9:40 -10:00 AM | | 5th Period
10:00 - 11:20 | | B-Day Modified Lunch
11:20 - 12:20 PM | | 6th Period
12:20 - 1:40 PM | | X Block
1:40 - 2:50 PM | | |
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For this Friday, this extended lunch will allow for our “Break the Chain” dance for RISE and ReFIT/Zumba in the Amp, which will cap off our RISE programming for the week.
This week is also full of spring sports tryouts. There are many sports to choose from: lacrosse, track and field, stunt cheer, softball, swimming, and diving. There are also two club athletic opportunities as well: spring rugby and beach volleyball. Details on tryout locations and times can be found on the Athletics page. Those athletes and their families that make a spring team should plan on attending the Spring Sports Night on Monday, February 13. Gear will be sold from 6-6:30 PM. At 6:30 PM parents will learn about the spring season and meet the coaches while athletes will participate in a Positive Coaching Alliance workshop.
Blessings,
Jennifer Reinwald
Vice Principal of Student Life and Mission
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Student Leadership Information
Is your student interested in joining one of our various student councils? We have a Student Leadership Information Session this Thursday, February 9, at lunch in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. Students can learn how to join the Associated Student Body Council; Spiritual Life Council; Class Councils; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council; and Green Team Council.
Parking Lot Reminders
To help with traffic flow at the exit, we ask that parents and carpools please use the main gate entrance when entering the lot in the mornings and do not park in any numbered parking spaces as these are all accounted for by students, faculty, and staff. Drivers should leave the campus through the back gate.
New Academic Calendar Available
The 2023-24 Academic Calendar is now available on our website.
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Crab Feed tickets are going FAST so secure your ticket now!
Grab your seats for a night of 21+ over dancing to a live band, fresh crab and tri-tip, a yummy dessert auction, and so much more. This is a great event to get to know others in the Carondelet community. Mark your calendars for February 25, 2023, 5:30-10:00 PM. Reserve your tickets HERE (no refunds).
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Calling all Volunteers
Our 2023 Carondelet Crab Feed will be here very soon and we need a lot of volunteers! Come help this event be a huge success for our school and our students. Click here to sign up.
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Fathers Club Meeting is this Wednesday, Feb 8
The Fathers Club Meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be served and we will be sharing all the exciting events happening this spring. You must RSVP for this event. All Carondelet dads are welcome!
Follow Our New Parent/Guardian Social Media
Instagram: @carondelet_fam l Facebook: @Carondelet Fam
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Varsity Dance Clean Sweep
Last weekend our Varsity Dance team returned from competition as champions winning 1st place in Jazz, 1st in Pom, Pom Dance Style Champion, and Grand Champion! We are so proud of these outstanding ladies! Go Cougars!
Want to see more of our Dance Team?
Follow their Instagram @carondeletdanceteam
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Spring Sports Tryouts
Spring sports tryouts begin this week. Make sure to complete the athletic registration process, including uploading a current physical form for your student-athlete. The tryout schedule is posted on the Athletics Website.
Upcoming Spring Sports Night
Student-athletes and parents that make a spring sports roster should plan to attend the Spring Sports Night on Monday, Feb. 13. We will sell Cougar spirit wear from 6:00-6:30 PM with parent and student-athlete meetings to follow. Student-athletes will participate in a Positive Coaching Alliance workshop in the Garaventa while parents will review important policies and meet with coaches in the Gym.
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Don't Forget Your Cougar Merch!
Stay comfortable at all your student-athlete's games with our Carondelet Cougar merch! Stadium chairs and blankets are in stock!
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Register for Summer Clinics
Spread the word to middle school and elementary families to start their registration today for our girls' summer sports clinics. Sports include basketball, volleyball, and strength training. All Clinics are led by our regular season coaches and focused on offering tailored and insightful skillset training to help all athletes who aspire to develop their craft and feel confident on the court and/or field.
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For any questions about summer programming at Carondelet,
please contact Kimber Powers.
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Tuition Assistance Open Now | |
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2023-24 Tuition Assistance Applications Open Now
Carondelet tuition assistance applications are open in FACTS for the 23-24 school year. Applications are due by Monday, Feb. 13, and meeting this deadline is critical to receiving timely aid awards. You must apply each year you require aid. There is one application for both Carondelet and De La Salle students. Please see our website for additional tuition assistance information or contact Terri Meehan with any questions. Here is a link to the FACTS website to start the process. You may also use this application to apply for FACE through the Oakland Diocese if you received an award from them in the past.
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All C&C Weekly Updates can be found on the website
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Course advising for sophomores will begin on February 8. Make sure to complete your Course Request Form and schedule an advising appointment with your College Counselor. Juniors who didn’t meet with their College Counselor will have their classes selected for them based on their teacher recommendations. All information and forms are available on the Scheduling Website.
- The Carondelet College Counseling team is pleased to invite all grade levels to our annual Road to College Night on Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Representatives from a variety of colleges including the University of Chicago, Spelman, Scripps, Chapman, Seton Hall, UC Santa Barbara, and Diablo Valley College, and experts from Compass Education Group will be offering informative college-related workshops for families. Zoom links will be available closer to the event date.
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College Board is providing Black students and their families a chance to connect with Black admissions reps at Real Talk: HBCU Edition on March 1 and 2. This two-night event will be an opportunity to compare colleges, receive advice on standing out during the admissions process, get information on special scholarships that can make college more affordable, and have top questions answered in real-time.
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Registration is now open for the Coalition for College series of events this spring, including panel discussions on building college lists, decoding financial aid offers, and more. Each brings the expertise of our members together to help students understand the admissions and financial aid process and make smart college choices.
Read more on the College and Career Website
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RISE Events in February
Carondelet and De La Salle will be partnering for RISE (Respect – Inclusion – Solidarity – Empowerment) this week. This year’s theme will focus on healthy relationships and ending gender-based violence, developing respect for all persons, and caring for the "dear neighbor without distinction." The RISE events will begin on February 8 with two joint assemblies from violence prevention experts. One for our freshmen and sophomores, and another for our juniors and seniors. Ashley Bendiksen, our speaker for the junior and senior classes, will also speak on Feb. 8 at 6:30 PM in the Carondelet Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation, for all parents interested in attending in person or via Zoom. Please mark your calendars and RSVP here.
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Ven a Ver Applications Closing Soon
Applications for our spring immersions are now accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Read more and apply for our spring immersion trips: Ven a Ver Borderlands (juniors and seniors) and Ven a Ver Fruits of Labor (frosh and soph) here.
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Winton Arts Film Festival | |
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Submit to the 2023 Winton Arts Film Festival
The 2023 Winton Arts Film Festival is happening on March 10! Submissions due February 20 and we want YOUR films! This includes sports highlight videos, dramas, comedy, and horror! Carondelet, De La Salle, and now East Bay middle school students can submit their films, and everyone is welcome to attend this fun-filled FilmFest.
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New Dress Code Approved Shirts
Check out our school store for new designs for the new year!
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Support Carondelet with Purchases you Make Everyday | |
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