Community e-News l 11.21.21 |
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Unified in love and gratitude |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
As we gather with loved ones on this Thanksgiving, let us remember and be grateful for what binds us together—our unifying love for one another, our commitment to peace and justice, and gratitude for all of our blessings.
Especially during this era that has been marked by fear, heartbreak, and loss, it is important to share our generosity of spirit and compassion and act on the call to serve our dear neighbor without distinction. As modeled by the Sisters of Saint Joseph and as members of the Carondelet family, this is essential to who we are, not just during this season of gratitude, but every day.
I’m especially grateful for the families, alumnae, and supporters that make up our Carondelet community: the students in our care who remind us why we are here; the partnerships with our parents who share their time and resources; and our alumnae who continue to deepen their relationships with Carondelet. We are also appreciative for our educators who have our students' best interests in mind and for all our friends who want to see our students thrive.
As we do during this time every year, let us pray for unity in order to better see the image of God in and around each of us. We recognize that God's love is most present when we allow it to shine through us harmoniously in our thoughts, deeds, and spirit.
May God bless you all,
Annette Richardson Eros ‘85
President
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The Week Ahead...
Nov. 22-26 | Thanksgiving Break
Sat. Nov. 27
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Mon. Nov. 29
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Spread the Word to Eighth Grade Families
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Early College Credit
Registration is open to enroll in online courses from the College of the Siskiyou. This is a great option for students looking to fulfill general education requirements at UC and CSU schools with no cost beyond the textbooks. Learn more and register here.
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Morning Shuttle Registration
Registration for the spring semester on the Morning Shuttle is now open! First come, first serve. Register here.
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Giving Tuesday
We are just over a week away from the biggest day to give balance in 2021. #GivingTuesday is a global movement that unleashes the power of generosity annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Last year, you helped raise over $14,000 to help our students thrive just in time for the holidays. This year, we hope to provide even more opportunity, joy, and love for our students—and inspire them to reach their full potential. Join us, Tuesday, November 30.
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2nd Annual Father-Daughter Dance
Saturday, December 4, 6-9 PM
Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation
Open to all fathers, father figures, and daughters.
Come make memories with your daughter with dinner, dancing, a photo booth, and candy bar!
Buy tickets by November 27 (discounts for multiple daughters) Attendees will be required to show vaccination proof or a negative COVID-19 test.
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Grandparent-Granddaughter Holiday Potluck
Join us for a festive holiday potluck with your granddaughter(s) on Thursday, Dec. 2, 11-12:30 PM. Bring your favorite holiday entrée, salad, appetizer, or dessert to share, and your high school yearbook or a photo when you were a student. RSVP by November 27.
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Advent Project Donation Drive
This year’s Advent Project is called Aware During Advent (ADA). Just as we prepare our hearts for Jesus to enter our lives during Advent, ADA will bring awareness to people with disabilities. We will be holding a schoolwide donation drive to support Las Trampas, an organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities by providing supported/independent living services, day programs, and other services. Read more about our project.
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Thanksgiving Liturgy
Last Tuesday, we celebrated our Thanksgiving Liturgy. Liturgy is meant to nourish our faith and call us to action. We brought our community together to "be the one" to care for our environment and give thanks for God's creation in a completely student-imagined and lead celebration of thanks.
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Visions of Christmas
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped at Thursday evening's Visions of Christmas High Tea event. The generosity and collaboration within the entire Carondelet community is absolutely unparalleled. Together, with your help, we made history—raising $47,000 for the Sisterhood Fund. Thank you so much.
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Blanket Making
In the club Hearts 4 the Homeless, students look for opportunities to serve the community. After organizing a fundraiser at Chipotle, the club used funds to buy fabric and made tie blankets. These will be donated to local shelters in time for incoming cold winter weather.
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Get ready for something Tree-rific! |
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Enter the Tree Drawing now for your chance to win one of our beautiful trees and all the gifts beneath them at the annual Visions Tree Drawing.
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Special thanks to our event sponsors! |
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Platinum Sponsors
Christine Sabatte Logan ’73 and Rich Logan
Diamond Sponsors
Hamill Family Charitable Fund
Emerald Sponsors
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Ruby Sponsors
Annabelle and Rudy Galera P’20, P,24
Harney Properties
MaryGail Nelson
Steve and Debbie O'Neal
Randy and Cindy Pond
Stephanie Seeno-Miles ’80 and Clyde Miles
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Sapphire Sponsors
Tom and Kitte Bobich
Rob and Michelle Craw
John and Dianne Pereira
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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. |
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Seniors/Juniors: Are you working on your CSU Application and looking for some helpful tips? Check out these resources.
Seniors: If you need assistance on your UC application, here is the contact information for the UC Help Desk: ucinfo@applyucsupport.net | 800.207.1710
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View the Athletics calendar for November 21-27.
Check out recaps from last week's games.
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Congratulations to the CIF Northern California Regional Volleyball Division III Champions! Carondelet competed in the State Championship for the first time in program history this weekend. |
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More than high school. Her school.
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Carondelet High School l 1133 Winton Drive l Concord, CA 94518 l CarondeletHS.org
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