Community e-News l 8.15.21 |
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The Week Ahead...
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It was a joy to have all our students back on campus this week. The energy and spirit was tangible, and we are hopeful that we can continue to move toward a more “normal” year this school year.
Having said that, we do have concerns about COVID-19 and the Delta variant. We will continue to mask inside per County Health guidelines and will try to create as safe an environment as we possibly can outdoors as well. Know that as we strive to balance safety with a return to all the activities that make Carondelet so special, we may have to create protocols in order to create a safe environment.
We are working with our COVID testing company, Agile Force and PMH Labs to provide on-campus testing at both Carondelet and De La Salle beginning the week of August 23. We will provide more information as we work out the details.
To end on a positive note—this was a very special start to the year, and we are so looking forward to the adventures we get to share with everyone.
Kevin Cushing
Principal
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Updates, Info, + Coming Up |
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Special Schedule: Rally - Friday, August 20
7:15-8:05 AM Period 0
8:15-9:35 AM Period 4
9:35-9:55 AM Break
9:55-11:15 AM Period 5
11:15 AM-12:30 PM Rally
12:30-1:10 PM Lunch
1:10-2:30 PM Period 6
All B Day classes will meet, and lunch will be after the rally.
Start a club
Lunch in the Garaventa
The lunch provider Epicurean will no longer accept cash payments for lunch. Students and families can use their student's ID number to pay by loading money to their MySchoolBucks account.
Morning Shuttle
Morning shuttle service is up and running with seats still available. The shuttle runs from the Tri-Valley area with stops in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Danville. Registration is now open to Carondelet students (and DLS siblings) at $500 per semester or $160 per month.
Yearbook
Pick up 2020 and 2021 yearbooks from Ms. Koski in the Library.
Photo retakes will take place on September 15 during Community Block.
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Italy trip meeting - Aug 25
Italy, June 2022! Travel to Italy and enjoy the sights, sounds, gelato, and the world's most amazing art. Join Mrs. Cutright, Mr. Kjera, and Mrs. Woo on a trip of a lifetime. Info meeting August 25 at 6:30 PM.
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Retreats
Retreat registration is open! Check out quick intros to each retreat below and visit our Retreats page for full information.
This is a 3-day, 2-night retreat for seniors at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Students should sign up for the date that works best with their school commitments. Two retreats are full and the others are filling quickly. Registration will close when capacity is reached.
This is a 2-day, 1-night retreat for juniors at Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds in Occidental. There are three retreats, so students should sign up for the date that works best with their school commitments. Space is limited. Students must register by Friday, October 15, but forms will close once capacity is reached.
This “lock-in” style retreat is for sophomores on campus on September 10. We will do activities, competitions, reflections, and community building until pick up at midnight! The deadline to register is Friday, September 3.
This “lock-in” style retreat is for freshmen students on campus on October 8. We will do get-to-know-you activities, various group activities, reflections, and small group bonding until pick up at midnight! The deadline to register is Friday, October 1.
Volunteering Opportunity
Applications available to work with the John Muir Health Program. Interested students must submit an application to the Campus Minister for Community Service and Social Advocacy. There is a waitlist, and students may have to wait a semester or more until you are contacted about the application.
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Fall Sports Info Night - Aug. 17
Parents of a student on a fall sport should join us August 17 at 6 PM in the Carondelet Gym for information on cross country, golf, tennis, volleyball, water polo, and rugby.
- Meet your coaches
- Learn more about Carondelet’s amazing sports programs
- Buy Cougar spirit gear (cash only)
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Tennis tryouts will continue on August 16 and 17 from 3:45-6:00 PM at the CAC.
For students that did not make the roster for their first-choice team, contact Piper Brewster, Director of Athletics, to learn about registering for any other teams with spots still available.
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Afternoon Shuttle from campus to the CAC
There is free, one-way transportation to the Carondelet Athletics Complex after school for Carondelet students. Students will meet 20 minutes after school is over on sidewalk of Winton Drive in front of the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. More information can be found on the Carondelet website.
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Coaching in Greece
Carondelet Assistant Athletic Director and Head Varsity Water Polo coach, Cat Arroyo spent the past few weeks coaching the U15 US National Team in Glyfada, Greece. The team spent the trip training and competing in a mini tournament with the Greek U17 team, the US U17 team, and the German U17 team. Cat has been coaching the U15 team since 2016 and is excited for the World Championships next spring/summer... and even more excited for the coming Water Polo season with the Cougars!
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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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All grade levels: Virtual RACC College Fair on August 18, 6-7 PM. Learn more about out-of-state colleges. A link will be emailed and posted on Schoology the day of the event.
Seniors: A required College Kickstart Make-Up session will be on August 23 at lunch for seniors who missed part 1 or 2.
Juniors and seniors: College rep visits start at the end of the month. Check Naviance to register. Teacher permission is required to miss class.
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Transportation + Drop Off |
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Student Drivers
Students without parking passes should not drive through or park in the neighborhood behind school. If necessary, there is non-ticketed parking in the Shadelands are that should be utilized. We have already received complaints from our neighbors about blocked driveways, honking horns, and students walking through backyards. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and consideration for our neighbors.
Parking Passes
Students who have not picked up their parking passes can do so between passing periods at the Dean’s Office or during lunch at the Attendance Office. Passes must be picked up by Wednesday, August 18. Waitlisted students, please email Alexis Bustamante, Assistant Dean of Students, once you have a valid driver’s license.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
The heavy traffic we have been seeing is typical for the start of the year. To help aid in the flow of pick up and drop off, we have some recommendations.
- The earlier you can get here in the morning (i.e., before 8:00 AM), the easier traffic will be for your family.
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Students are also welcome to stay on campus after school to hang out or go to teacher office hour appointments or Power Pack.Those picking up students from school are welcome to come later to avoid traffic.
To avoid backups, please refer to the map below for the designated green drop-off and pick-up zone.
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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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