Community e-News l 9.11.22 | |
On Friday, students wore teal and purple to show their support towards Suicide Prevention, and they got to relax with therapy dogs. | |
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A Message from our VP of Academics and Ed Tech | |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
The first progress reports came out last week, which kind of signals the end of the back to school phase of the year. Classes have settled into a routine with the teachers and students launching deeper into the curriculum.
At this point in the year you are going to be blasted with some technical jargon that may be worth explaining. The words MAP testing, Panorama Surveys, and PSAT testing are all parts of the communication messaging for the September/ October season. This e-News will spend a few lines decoding the different programs and contextualize the 'why' behind these different pieces of the academic puzzle.
Map Testing
Last week you received communication that freshmen and sophomores would be taking MAP tests in English and math. This is a standardized testing system that helps us track student learning. We initially do a quick MAP test when students enter Carondelet in English to help identify both areas of strength and areas of growth to help with class placement. They will take the MAP test twice a year as freshmen and sophomores. It helps the school look at both individual progress, but also uncover trends that guide curriculum development.
Panorama
Three times a year all grade levels fill out Panorama surveys to measure engagement, belonging, and self efficacy. Combined with the MAP testing and other available data (grades, attendance, feedback from faculty and staff), the Panorama helps provide a 360 perspective of the student experience. Carondelet's mission is to prepare young women to live with heart, faith, and courage. We can only accomplish our mission if we look at them as more than just students in a classroom. Understanding their experience is an essential piece to the puzzle.
PSAT
The Pre-SAT is a practice run for the SAT (a test which remains a reality in the college admissions process). Traditionally junior students across the country take this test. At Carondelet, we provide the opportunity for our sophomores as well. This trial run for the SAT is is a valuable opportunity for our students and provides further insight into helping prepare our students for the steps beyond Carondelet.
At the end of the day every student is so much more than a survey or a standardized test. The data does help provide some compelling support and guidance for us as an institution in our mission to meet the needs of our students. We are fully aware that this is just a tiny piece in the equation that focuses on our holistic approach to learning.
Heart + Fatih + Courage = Excellence,
Elizabeth Chaponot, PH.D
VP for Academics and ED Tech
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Panorama Survey
6th Period will last 10 minutes longer to make sure that students have time to take the first Panorama survey. As a result 6 Period will be let out at 1:30 and X-Block will run from 1:40 PM - 2:50 PM.
Club Fair Reschedule
Due to extreme heat last week, Club Fair will occur on Monday, Sept. 9 during lunch. More than 50 clubs will be represented! We encourage all students to attend and check out all the ways they can get involved on campus.
Alpha Retreat Donations
The Frosh Alpha Retreat is this Friday! Food donations are almost complete. Please take a look at the list and sign up to fill out the remaining needs. All food donations must be dropped off in the Garaventa Bar area on Thursday by 4:00 PM, Sept. 15 or by Friday, Sept. 16 at 1:00 PM. Thank you, families that have donated!
Attendance Reminders
If you plan on being gone for a few days due to college visits, please have your student fill out this planned absence form.
To prevent the spread of cold, flu, and other viruses please have your student stay home if they are experiencing symptoms (regardless of a negative COVID test).
Parent Volunteer Clearance
We would love to see you on campus and volunteering for all of our amazing events. Please make sure you have completed all clearance requirements for volunteering and driving. The safety of our students is important. Check out the Parent Volunteer Requirements and contact Candi Mannoni with any questions!
Call for Classic Cars
We are starting a new tradition for our homecoming volleyball game. We are in need of some classic convertible cars for a short homecoming parade! Contact Candi Mannoni if you can help!
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Instagram and Facebook Giveaway | |
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Instagram and Facebook Giveaway!
We are challenging our Carondelet Community to follow, repost, and comment and tag an incoming high schooler for a chance to win a $100 Carondelet School Store Gift card! Look for this post on our Instagram and our Facebook for the rules. Let's spread the word!
Our Facebook and Instagram will each be giving an $100 Gift Card, be sure to enter into both! The Giveaway will end on Sept. 14.
Tell Your Friends
Spots are filling quickly for our fall admissions events. Student Preview Days for current 8th grade students are the most popular way to see campus. Please share with any 8th grade families you know that they should reserve their space ASAP! We are so excited to welcome prospective students to our campus!
Visit the Events & Visits for more information.
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Wednesday, Sept. 14
Starting at 7:45 - 11:00 AM in the Library. Please take advantage of the Late Start and arrive early, students will not be excused late/tardy to Period 4. Priority will be given first to students who missed photos at Orientation followed by students whose names appear on this form. Students must bring and return their photo package if taking a retake.
Photo Packages
Only students who missed ID photos in August will be excused from class for photos. Order your photos today! Our Picture Day ID is: VT2332CR (more information).
Senior Portrait Retakes
If your senior misses any of these retake dates they will automatically be rescheduled on September 26, 27, and 28 between 3:30 - 6:00 PM on campus. An email with their appointment slot will be sent to them.
All seniors must be photographed before October 1.
Contact Michelle Koski with any questions.
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Ven a Ver Fruits of Labor Applications Open
Juniors and seniors are invited to travel to Salinas and learn about the realities of farming and farmworkers. They will explore themes such as care for creation, migration, and sustainable farming. Applications are due September 25 and interviews begin September 27.
Learn more and Apply Here, you will need a Carondelet email to view the application. Contact Vanessa Miranda in Campus Ministry with any questions.
Junior and Senior Retreats
Registration for all retreats is available now and spots are filling quickly. Dates and details for each retreat can be found on the website. Registration links for junior and senior retreats are below:
Junior Shalom - Deadline to register is Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Senior Kairos Journey - Kairos 93 and 95 still have spots open, but are filling quickly! Registration will close when we are at capacity.
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Signing Event in November
If you're signing a Letter of Intent this November please contact Piper Brewster so you can receive recognition at our Signing Event in November.
Winter and Spring Sports Registration
Athletics Registration is open for winter and spring sports! Some of these sports will be starting open field/court sessions (check Schoology for this information), and student-athletes must be medically cleared for the sport prior to attending open field/court sessions.
Fall Sports
If your daughter is on roster for one of our fall sports, check out the Athletics webpage for information on ordering team photos. Use the opt in code for your daughter’s sport to order individual and team photos through HomeTeam Sports Photography.
Upcoming SOS Game
Thursday, Sept. 15, Water Polo will be playing at the CAC against Amador Valley. JV start at 4:00 PM and Varsity at 5:00 PM.
SOS stands for Support our Sisters, this is a call for all fans to come out and support our team. There will be music and giveaways!
@CarondeletCougars on Instagram l Follow @Go_Carondelet on Twitter l @CougarAthletics on Facebook l Subscribe to the Athletics Calendar
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Father/Daughter Bocce Ball
The Carondelet Fathers Club will be hosting a fun day of bocce ball with their daughters on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo. Sign up today!
Calling all Carondelet Grandparents
We will be having our first gathering to meet, greet, and discuss plans for this year on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 9:30 AM in the Convent Fontbonne room. Coffee and pastries will be served. All Carondelet Grandparents are welcome. Please RSVP today. We cannot wait to meet you!
Coffee with your Dear Neighbor
Parents, we are coming to your community for morning coffee! Come drink coffee and eat pastries with other Carondelet families that live in your neighborhood! All parents are welcome. Our first morning coffee will be on Friday, Sept. 23 at Orinda Community Center Park from 9:00 to 10:30 AM.
Follow Our New Parent/Guardian Social Media
Instagram: @carondelet_fam l Facebook: @Carondelet Fam
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MAP Testing
MAP Growth tests from NWEA for freshmen and sophomores have begun. We test twice a year to help track student learning and growth. If a student needs more than the allotted class time, Katie Almonte our test coordinator, will reach out to that specific student to schedule a time to finish their test.
MAP Testing Schedule
Your student will take their test during their regular school day on their tablet.
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California Scholarship Federation Fall Membership Drive | |
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Fall Membership Drive
The California Scholarship Federation's fall membership drive is here! Use this link to apply for fall membership. If you are a frosh with CJSF membership from your last school, there are directions on the form for you too! The CSF fall membership drive will end at 3PM, Friday, September 16. No applications will be accepted after this time, so don't miss out! If you would like to learn more about California Scholarship Federation and its membership, please visit the Carondelet Club Mini-Site. Contact Merrilee Silveira if you have any questions ([email protected])
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All Grade Levels
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TeenLife has published a helpful Guide to Performing and Visual Arts Colleges, a must-read for performing and visual art students.
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GirlSecurity will be hosting a Virtual Pathways Expo on Friday, Sept. 23. The Expo will feature speakers from a variety of partner organizations including Microsoft, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Palantir, and Georgetown University who will share academic, career, and hiring insights from government, private, technology, and social sectors within the national security field. Register today.
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St. Francis of Assisi is seeking student to help with their after school care from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Email Principal Cathy Vanderklugt for more information.
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College and Career is excited to once again be partnering with Girls with Impact and are able to bring you a special tuition discount for their 10-week-mini-MBA Program for young women. Typically, the program costs $995, however Carondelet students will only pay $100 when you use the code 'Carondelet" at checkout. Register online.
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
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The CSF fall application is open and is due by 3:00 PM on Sept. 16. Apply today.
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University of Notre Dame has created college information videos to help students with finding the right fit, essays, diverse perspectives, and holistic admissions.
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The College Guidance Network is hosting "Straight Talk with Admissions Leaders" on Sept. 15. Register today to hear from leaders at UCSD and Spelman College.
Seniors and Juniors
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Planning to major in the visual arts? Attend an online or in person National Portfolio Day session. These are an opportunity for prospective students to present their portfolios to representatives from art and design colleges and university art departments. Aspiring artists can gather a wide range of opinions and advice about their portfolios, which may help them strengthen their work and prepare their college applications.
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On Tuesday, Sept 13, College Counselors will be hosting Coffee with the Counselors on Zoom from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. This is an opportunity to meet the counselors and ask questions about the college process.
- Virtual Financial Aid Night with Priscilla Muha from Cal Maritime on Tuesday Sept. 27 at 6:30 PM.
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Colleges have begun setting up visits to Carondelet and DLS. Make sure to log into Scoir for the updated schedule and to register. If you will be missing class for the presentation, you must ask your teacher to sign a pass at least 48 hours prior to the visit. Check out the Guide to Rep Visits to learn how to make the most of these visits.
Seniors
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The Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship Application is open. This scholarship aims to reward low-income high school seniors who have committed themselves to community service. They are offering 10 scholarships for $10,000 to each winner. Apply today.
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If you took a College of the Siskiyous class at any point in high school and would like Carondelet to send your transcript to your colleges, you must complete this form by noon on Monday, Sept. 12.
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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is awarded to senior students who have shown a capacity to lead and serve, and who have made a commitment to impacting their schools and communities. 150 students will be selected. Apply here through October 31.
- Here on Wednesdays Late (HOWL) has started on Wednesdays in the College and Career Center immediately after school.
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1965 Society Donor Appreciation | |
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Thursday was an evening of of gratitude and celebration to recognize our 1965 Society members.
Carondelet is the unique and special place that it is due in large part to the support, passion, and advocacy of this group.
For more information about becoming a 1965 Society member, contact Lynne Sabbagha Kenny '86 P'24.
Thank you to our current and future members!
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Yosemite Park Glamping Adventure
Soak up the majesty and beauty of Yosemite National Park on this 4 day, 3 night adventure. Our group will leave on Wednesday, March 19 and returns Saturday, April 1. You and your friends will camp in the heated canvas tent cabins in Curry Village, hike to a waterfall, bike along the valley floor, and be guided by a naturalist and a few of the Carondelet science faculty.
Use this link to request registration material and go here to learn more about the trip.
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Spain and France 2023
Vamos to Spain and France for un voyage of a lifetime during spring break 2023! We'll visit celebrated landmarks, taste scrumptious food, and experience life à l'européenne. De La Salle students who take Spanish or French are also invited to participate.
For more information about this trip, please reach out to Nadine Amarelo.
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London 2023
Join us for 10 fun-filled days in June that include:
- a backstage tour of a theatre
- Greenwich Royal Observatory
- a workshop on the science of roller coasters
- and so much more!
For more information about this trip, please reach out to Lesley Schooler.
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On this day that had a huge impact to our country, may we all pray for peace and unity within our community, state, country, and world. | |
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More than high school. Her school.
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Carondelet High School inspires excellence by preparing young women to live with heart, faith, and courage in the Catholic tradition and spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph. | |
Carondelet High School l 1133 Winton Drive l Concord, CA 94518 l CarondeletHS.org
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