Community e-News l 1.30.22 |
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The DEI Council sponsored a school-wide cultural festival, the first of its kind, with the help of on-campus affinity groups and clubs. |
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Mon. Jan. 31
Tue. Feb. 1
Wed. Feb. 2
Thu. Feb. 3
Fri. Feb. 4
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Building Community
Students were invited to explore the many different communities present on campus during the cultural festival sponsored by DEI Council. Named "Community during Community," there were performances, short films, music, craft making, a variety of interesting booths, and craft and food sales to enjoy.
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Forging Connections
High energy meets high fun as students forge connections at the 3rd annual Carondelet Teen Hackathon. This day-long activity centers around design thinking, where students create then pitch a product all in the span of a single day. Students worked together in groups of four to come up with an idea and create a prototype to solve real issues. This year’s theme: Forging Connections.
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I’m pleased to share with you that our COVID-19 number of cases and others affected continue to drop. We had 13 positive cases reported this week and cleared 38 previously positive cases with tests or because the 10-day isolation period had passed. The number of absences has been under 100 the past couple days and absences related to illness have dropped just over 70% over the past week.
We are also modifying our bell schedule for next Wednesday, Feb. 2nd. A celebration of life for a beloved De La Salle staff member, Keith Gillette, is being held on Wednesday afternoon. To accommodate that ceremony, we are changing from a late start day to an X-block early dismissal. School will now begin at 8:15 AM on Wednesday and classes will end at 1:30 PM. We send our prayers to the Gillette family and the De La Salle community.
-Kevin Cushing, Principal
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Wednesday, February 2 will now be a typical start B-Day with X-Block. Classes will begin at 8:15 AM and will end at 1:30 PM. Previously, this day was a Late Start B-Day.
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Monday, March 21 will now be a school holiday. Previously, this was scheduled as 0-7 day. Friday, March 18 will remain a Faculty/Staff Professional Day with no classes meeting. Enjoy an extra long, four-day weekend!
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Wednesday, March 30 will now be a Late Start B-Day.
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The 2022-23 Academic Year calendar has been published and is available on the website.
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Spring Sports
- Beach Volleyball: 2/7 and 2/9 4:00-5:30 PM at Heather Farms Sand Courts
- Diving: 2/7-2/9 5:00-7:00 PM at CAC
- Lacrosse: 2/7-2/11 times vary at CAC
- Rugby: 1/31 and 2/2 4:30-5:00 PM at CAC
- Softball: 2/7-2/11 times vary at CAC
- Stunt: 2/7-2/11 3:00-5:00 PM at Carondelet Gym
- Swim: 2/7-2/11 3:45-5:15 PM at CAC
- Track & Field: 2/7-2/11 3:30-5:30 PM at DLS Track
Upcoming games
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Parent Fund Participation |
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Each academic year, July 1 through June 30, we invite parents to join us in empowering our students by making a gift to the Parent Fund. During the fall we kicked off our campaign offering a pizza party to the students in the class with the greatest participation on December 31, 2021.
Thank you to all of our parents that have participated via an ongoing pledge or one-time gift. Your support of the Parent Fund is the single most important gift you can make to our school.
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Congratulations to the class of 2025 for leading the way with 52% of the class participating in the fall appeal! The class of '25 will enjoy its pizza party soon - details to come. Congratulations and thank you to all that have participated thus far. We are grateful for your partnership.
Our campaign will continue through June 30 so please reach out anytime to discuss your giving options with Lynne Sabbagha Kenny '86, Annual Fund Director. Thanks again and congrats to the class of 2025!
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Crab Feed
Get your orders in! Order now through February 18, put an order in and join the crab feed fun on Feb 26.
The Parents Association needs your help to make the Drive-Thru Crab Feed a success. Sign up to volunteer and help.
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CSF Membership Drive
It's time for the California Scholarship Federation's (CSF) spring membership drive! Students can apply by filling out this form! The membership drive ends promptly on Friday, February 4 at 3 PM, per CSF bylaws.
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Create Art for Heathers
Company needs artistic minds to create posters and publicity for Heathers. This call for artwork is open to all. Add to your transcript or portfolio of work. It will be used on websites, posters, programs, and tickets. The deadline to submit work is March 1 to Meredith Barnidge.
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2022-23 Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance applications are open in FACTS for the 22-23 school year. Applications are due February 14, 2022. Families must apply each year they require aid. There is one application for both Carondelet and De La Salle students. This application can also be used to apply for FACE through the Oakland Diocese.
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Morning Drop-off
Families, please do not park in a numbered spot when dropping off your students. All of our numbered parking spots are assigned and can throw off the flow of traffic.
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Juniors: It’s course advising time! Please go onto the Scheduling Website, click on “Class of 2023” and follow the steps for completing your course advising request. Once you submit the “Course Selection Form” with your parents/guardians, you will receive an email confirmation with your counselor’s calendar link to set up a meeting appointment.
Sophomores: It’s almost course advising time! Course recommendations will be sent to students the week of Feb. 1. Make sure to review the scheduling website for detailed next steps.
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Each week, your C+C counselors share updates for students and families about upcoming opportunities for your road to college. Click the button above for the full update. |
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Summers at Carondelet - Spread the Word! |
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Camp Carondelet
Registrations are filling up for coed Camp Carondelet. 3rd-8th grade girls boys can create, play, and build summer memories to last a lifetime. Register now.
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Girls Sports Clinics
2nd-9th graders can play, train, and explore a sport with experienced coaches. 8 sports offered. Register now.
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Masking
Strict masking policies will continue being enforced as they have been for the past two years. KN95 masks are now the most widely recommended respirator. Here are some mask guidelines from the CA Dept of Public Health.
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Vaccinations
The FDA has now expanded the use of booster shots to ages 12-15. We encourage everyone to get vaccinations/booster shots to help ensure that we can maintain our in-person environment based upon county protocols.
Isolation/Quarantine Protocols
Here is a link to the current protocols from CDPH regarding the new five-day isolation/quarantine time frame.
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Students that are positive or who have tested positive, please email the attendance office and either VP Reinwald or Principal Cushing.
- Students must have a negative test to return to school if they tested positive. That test must be administered by a healthcare provider or school admin. Schoolwide antigen testing dates qualify.
- Students needing to test to return to school are encouraged to bring their own, unopened rapid tests to the Main office and the test will be administered by a Carondelet admin.
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Take $5 off every order including clearance items at the school store now through January 31. Use code 5$OFF at checkout
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Friends of Carondelet - Discount |
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Valley Vista Racquet Club
No initiation fees when you join in January or February. The member-run tennis club operates on the tennis courts at the Carondelet Athletics Complex. High school student memberships are only $20 a month!
The club includes USTA teams, a ladies morning league, a teaching pro and more. VVCA's website.
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Carondelet High School l 1133 Winton Drive l Concord, CA 94518 l CarondeletHS.org
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