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Community E-News l 04.14.24 | |
Welcome back, students and community! As we return from a rejuvenating spring break, let's dive back into our studies and activities with renewed energy. Let's finish the year strong together! | |
A Message from VP of Academics and Ed Tech | |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
Spring is here and the flowers are starting to show their pretty colors… Days are getting a little longer and the weather is generally sunnier… This means we are getting closer to the end of the year. The end of the year means year-end MAP tests and a countdown to the AP Exams for our AP students. It is also a countdown for our seniors as they start thinking about their next steps and exciting new adventures. In fact, celebrations start this week! Senior student-athletes that will be playing their sport in college will be recognized at the National Letter of Intent (NLI) ceremony on Wednesday.
The end of the year also means we are turning and planning for the future. This year we experienced one of our largest applicant pools yet, and we can’t wait to welcome our new freshman families to the Carondelet community. The class of 2028 will be coming onto campus for events and placement tests in the weeks to come—make sure to say hi if you see some new faces! Behind the scenes, I am working with De La Salle as we partner to build student schedules for next year, which believe it or not, is a several-month process with many connecting parts that make up the intricate puzzle.
This is a wonderful moment to take a breath and embrace all of it: The beauty around us, the challenges, and the celebrations that drive us forward. Hopefully, we see many of you at CHS/DLS shared Company production of Anything Goes, which starts on Thursday.
Blessings,
Elizabeth Chaponot, Ph.D.
Vice Principal of Academics and Ed Tech
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Guest Speaker Leta McCollough Seletzky | |
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Guest Speaker Leta McCollough Seletzky
On Friday, April 19 during X-Block, our juniors will have the privilege of engaging with a guest speaker. Leta McCollough Seletzky, author of the 2023 work, The Kneeling Man: My Father's Life as a Black Spy Who Witnessed the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. will be on campus to talk to our juniors about her book and her experience writing it. This is part of the US History curriculum that juniors all take and a wonderful way to hear about real world connection to the civil rights movement.
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2024-25 Parking Permit Update
Parking permit requests will go live on our website on Monday, April 15. The forms are set up to accept responses from Carondelet students only. Please connect with your daughter to ensure that she fills out the proper form. Permits are not given on a first-come, first-serve basis, and all applications submitted before the deadline will be considered. Unfortunately, our parking lot does not accommodate all of our driving students. Priority is given to carpooling seniors, followed by single-rider seniors, carpooling juniors, and single-rider juniors. Students must have a valid driver’s license in order to obtain a permit.
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High School Placement Test for 7th Graders
Carondelet is hosting a practice High School Placement Test for 7th-grade girls and boys on Wednesday, May 22, at 4:00 PM. Registration just opened and spots will go fast. Register here.
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MAP Testing
MAP testing for freshmen and sophomores continues. These tests have many benefits. They help assess a student’s ACT readiness and help prep for that type of exam. These tests also give us as a school a barometer for whether our teaching is transferring to actual skills connected to literacy and math.
Here is the schedule for MAP this spring:
- April 18 & 19: Language 6+ (Religious Studies Department)
- April 23 & 24: Reading 6+ (English Department)
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⛳ Cougar Classic 2024 ⛳
REGISTER NOW (tickets are close to selling out)! Join us at Round Hill Country Club on Monday, May 6, with a shotgun start at 11:00 AM. There, you will enjoy a scramble-style format, great food and beverages throughout the course, prizes, raffles, on-course silent auction, ‘The Bag’ raffle, and a post-round reception.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our events are a success because of our volunteers! Sign up to help at our annual Cougar Classic golf tournament Monday, May 6! We need day-of help out on course, and snack and drink donations. No golf experience is required and lunch is provided.
SIGN UP HERE.
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Incoming Parents are Welcome!
Carondelet parents and new incoming class of 2028 parents, you are invited to our Parent Guild Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. We will have a Panel of Graduating Seniors to share their experiences with you over the last four years. Hope to see you all there!
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Volunteers needed for Senior Send-off
The seniors will be going out for a night of fun on Friday, May 3, 2024, and we are in need of some parent help to make it a success. Please check out the Volunteer Sign-up and see if you can help out!
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Company: Anything Goes
Get your tickets today for CHS/DLS Theatre Company: Anything Goes musical!
Anything Goes is set aboard the ocean liner S. S. American, where nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England. Her pal Billy Crocker has stowed away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, but the problem is Hope is engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Joining this love triangle on board the luxury liner are Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin and his sidekick-in-crime Erma. With the help of some elaborate disguises, tap-dancing sailors and good old-fashioned blackmail, Reno and Martin join forces to help Billy in his quest to win Hope’s heart.
Show Dates: April 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, & 27 at 7:15 PM
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Spring Choral Concert
Please join us on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 PM (location TBD) for an evening of choral and vocal music featuring students from our choirs!
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Register for Mother-Daughter Liturgy and Brunch
Register today for this year’s Mother-Daughter Liturgy and Brunch on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM. We'll welcome you with a morning of spirituality and togetherness as we begin with liturgy. Afterward, enjoy a delicious brunch and engage in activities for mothers, mother figures, and their daughters. SPACES ARE LIMITED! Click here to register!
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Register for the Grandparents & Granddaughters Luncheon
Grandparents come to school and enjoy lunch with your granddaughter. Registration is now open for the Grandparent and Granddaughter Potluck Luncheon on May 10, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. RSVP here.
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Registration is Open for Father-Daughter Day at the A's Game
Father-Daughter Day at the A's registration is now open. It will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024, starting at 1:07 PM. We hope to see a big group of dads and daughters at the park.
Sign up today!
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Stepping Up, Giving Back: Mariella C. '24
"I signed up to volunteer one day during a school break on my own. I always have to put trust in myself and God and remember why I decide to be a part of large projects like the one for Habitat for Humanity."
Mariella's passion for construction and desire to make a difference in the world led her to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. For Mariella, it wasn't just a volunteer opportunity but a personal mission. Her belief in the importance of providing homes for those in need inspired her to make a tangible difference in the world of construction. Read more about her story here.
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Spring NLI Signing Day Ceremony
Six of our Cougar student-athletes will sign their National Letters of Intent (NLI) this Wednesday, April 17 at lunch! Join us at the Spring NLI Signing Ceremony in the Gym. We are so proud of our girls and wish them the best in their upcoming adventures! If you are not a student and attending the ceremony, please check in first at the Main Office.
SOS Lacrosse This Monday
Come out and Support Our Sisters (SOS) on Monday, April 15, at 7:00 PM at the Carondelet Athletics Complex as our Varsity Lacrosse Team competes against Park City (Utah)!
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Carondelet Earth Week Events
Earth Month is here and Carondelet’s Earth Week is quickly approaching! Join Green Team on April 17, 18, and 19 for a collection of activities, games, and other community events promoting sustainability in our community.
On Wednesday, April 17, stop by and plant your wildflower papers from our Lenten Mass to help make our campus even more beautiful.
On Thursday, April 18, the Green Team will be hosting a terracotta plant-pot decorating activity. Students will have the opportunity to plant their own strawberries in their terracotta pots to kickstart their own garden!
The week will finish off on Friday, April 19, with Green Team’s annual sustainability fair! Come join us in the outdoor quad area for a variety of game booths, trivia, and sustainable shopping.
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Yesterday, teachers from Carondelet and De La Salle joined the DLS Trap Team for a morning of education and safe trap shooting at the Martinez Gun Club. The team consists of 49 athletes from both schools and ten certified coaches on hand. Together, they guided teachers and staff through the basics and ensured everyone had a great time.
The DLS Trap Team is one of the best teams in the area. They won first place at the Nationals in Las Vegas and at the State Championship for both Varsity and JV. We are thankful for our teachers and staff, who took the time to learn about the sport and bond with the students in a unique way.
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Paris and South of France Trip 2025
Join us for an unforgettable trip to Paris and the South of France! The trip is open to all Carondelet Students, and to De la Salle students who take or have taken French at CHS. Find all the details here
Zoom parent & student meetings:
Questions?
Reach out to Madame Amarelo or Madame Parsons-McClain.
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Jalina Porter '04: from Carondelet to the Capitol
“I have always known who I was before stepping into leadership. And I think it was because of a combination of the experiences I had at Carondelet that led me on that path.”
Jalina Porter ‘04 shaped history in 2020 as the first woman of color to serve as the Principal Duty Spokesperson at the U.S. Department of State. We take immense pride in Jalina’s accomplishments and are so grateful for the inspiration she instills in our sisterhood. Click here to read more about her story.
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Weekly Updates can be found on the website:
- All Students
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St. Mary’s College of California and UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design have partnered to offer a free-of-charge innovative outreach program to De La Salle High School and Carondelet High School students this summer. The Envision Tomorrow Program will introduce students to Built Environment Careers in areas like business, sustainability, environmental science, political science, engineering, architecture, and construction. Information and Link to Apply.
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The Society of Women Engineers at UC Davis is inviting high school students to participate in Project Aspire, a day filled with interactive group activities geared to introduce female students (though male students are welcome, too) to engineering and STEM fields. The event will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at UC Davis. The registration deadline is Sunday, April 21st, 2024.
- Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
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There will be an Early College Credit Program Information Session April 30 during X Block at 1:40 PM in the Cotter Commons. Students can earn college credit by enrolling in online summer courses through College of Siskiyous (COS) with no cost beyond the textbooks. Students will learn more about the program, courses offered during the 2024 summer session, and the registration process.
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The Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) announced seven upcoming college fairs this spring. These are free, in person events with representatives from 100+ colleges. Local fairs include St. Mary’s College in Moraga on May 4 and the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento on May 28. Information and Registration.
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De La Salle’s College Preview Night will be on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 PM on Zoom. College representatives from CSU, UC, private, out-of-state, and California Community Colleges will provide an overview of the admissions process and review mock applications to explain how admissions decisions are made. This webinar will be recorded. Guest Panelists: Community College - Mercy Pono, Outreach Coordinator, DVC; California State University - Charles Cole, Director of Recruitment, Outreach, and Orientation, Sacramento State; University of California - Gary Clark, Associate Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management, UCLA; California Private Colleges - April Crabtree, Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management, University of San Francisco; Out-of-State Universities - Jasmine Bryan, Assistant Director, Regional Admissions Counselor, Northern California, University of Utah
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There’s still time to register for the Summer and Fall Kickstarts. If the cost of the program is a barrier, please contact your College Counselor.
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Summer College Kickstart (June 3 - 6): Students will start working on the college essay, we will talk about getting organized for the college application experience, teacher recommendation letters and filling out the Common Application.
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Fall College Kickstart (August 12 - 13): Supplemental essays and filling out the UC application will be discussed.
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Carondelet shares these opportunities for informational purposes only. We do not affiliate with or endorse any particular organizations.
Learn More about all college-related events here.
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Spread the Word—Girls Sports Clinics | |
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Summer Sports Clinics
Registration for our Summer Sports Clinics is open. Meet our coaches, build new skills, and make friends at our Girls’ Summer Sports Clinics for incoming 2nd-9th graders! Sports include basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and strength training. Register Now!
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Reminder to pick up your School Store merch in the Convent Stairwell area! | |
Thank You to Our Annual Event Sponsors!
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