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Community E-News l 04.07.24 | |
A Message from Our Dean of Students | |
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Dear Carondelet Community,
Spring is here! This is a busy and exciting time on campus marked by several celebratory and culminating events: our Battle of the Boldest spirit week, spring sports, and our spring Company production; as well as AP testing and finals. During this busy time, it’s important that our students stick to their school routine, prioritize promptness and daily school attendance, and proactively communicate with their teachers as deadlines and final assessments quickly approach.
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, I also wanted to take a moment to call out the recent national attention on the potential impact of smartphone and social media usage on teens' mental health. Here at Carondelet, we recognize the importance of fostering meaningful engagement with academic content and campus programming, as well as in-person interactions with faculty, classmates, and friends. To help support these goals, we want to share some of the measures we are taking on campus and to ask all families to partner with us in creating safe and healthy tech boundaries for our students.
During each class period, students are required to turn in their cell phones to a designated cell phone holder. This practice helps ensure that students are engaged with classroom content and actively participating in discussions and activities. By minimizing distractions, we aim to create a focused learning environment. In addition to classroom practices, we prioritize keeping all-school meetings, campus ministry events such as Mass and liturgy, and spiritual retreats cell phone-free. These gatherings provide valuable opportunities for reflection, connection, and spiritual growth, and we believe that limiting cell phone usage during these times enhances the overall experience for our students.
Keeping up with technology, social media platforms, and current trends can often feel overwhelming. Our students are often on the cutting edge, and it can be difficult to hold them accountable and ensure that they are making age-appropriate choices when we ourselves are not in the know. Common Sense Media and their partners are working to build a healthy, equitable, and empowering future for all kids in the digital age. They have dozens of helpful articles aimed for parents including guides to Snapchat and TikTok, as well as tips for the best privacy settings and how to help teens with balancing phones, screens, and sleep. I hope you find this resource helpful.
As always, thank you for your partnership!
Caitlin Main '05
Dean of Students
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Upcoming MAP Testing
We will be launching MAP testing for freshmen and sophomores. 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 11 & 12: Math 6+ (Math Department)
- April 18 & 19: Language 6+ (Religious Studies Department)
- April 23 & 24: Reading 6+ (English Department)
Not all students are as excited about the tests as we are as a school, so your partnership in helping them see the value is greatly appreciated!
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2024-25 Parking Permit Update
Parking permit requests will go live on our website the week of April 15. 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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Fathers Club Meeting—THIS WEDNESDAY
Calling all Carondelet dads. You will not want to miss our most popular meeting of the entire year! It is our Graduating Senior Panel. Come listen to some of our outstanding seniors share their experiences over the last four years at Carondelet. We will also be welcoming our new class of 2028 fathers to our meeting. It's sure to be a great night.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 6:30 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. RSVP today and spread the word!
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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⛳ 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.
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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Carondelet Earth Week Events
Earth Month is here and Carondelet’s Earth Week is quickly approaching! Join Green Team on April 14, 17, 18, and 19 for a collection of activities, games, and other community events promoting sustainability in our community.
On Sunday, April 14, Green Team will be hosting a shoreline cleanup at the Del Valle including a Teen Trash Talk for students to learn more about how to keep our parks and beaches clean. This opportunity is open to the whole student body, but spots are limited so be sure to sign up using this form as soon as possible! Permission slips are due quickly and should be turned in by THIS TUESDAY.
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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Feyi O. '25, Girls State Conference Representative
We are excited to share that Feyi O. '24 has been selected as Carondelet's representative at the Girls State Conference. Candidates are in the top 30% of their class and demonstrate excellent character. It is an honor to be selected as a delegate. At the conference, Feyi will participate in party politics (Whig or Tory), choose a platform and issue to discuss, and participate in general elections to select state officials at the conference in Sacramento on June 25 - 30. Congratulations Feyi!
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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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Grandparents & Granddaughters Luncheon Registration is Now Open! 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, 11:00AM-12:15PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. RSVP here.
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2024 Mother-Daughter Liturgy and Brunch
Registration will be opening mid-March for this very special event. The Mother-Daughter Liturgy and Brunch will be on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM.
Stay tuned! Tickets will open on April 11 at 10:00 AM.
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Weekly Updates can be found on the website:
- 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. 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
- Sophomores and Juniors:
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Pioneer Academics' Global Problem Solving Institute (GPSI) is a virtual innovation laboratory where outstanding high school students from across the globe collaborate to solve the world's most challenging and complex problems. Working individually and in teams, students engage with multiple university professors to analyze and contextualize a global problem and devise solutions. This summer, the research topic is Disabling Diseases. Please see the program brochure for details about this summer's program (password: SU24!GPSI). Students who complete the program will be eligible to receive 2 college credits from UNC Chapel Hill. A special information session for Carondelet students will be held on April 11 at 6:30 PM. Parents and students are invited and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP for the session here.
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Update SCOIR with all of the admissions decisions you have received and fill out the Merit Aid and Scholarship Form. This information is important for juniors as they are building their college lists.
- During lunch on April 12, College Counseling will be sharing college to-do’s and important reminders for the end of the year.
- Junior and Senior Families:
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The College Money Method has added additional financial aid webinars: Outside Scholarships: What to expect and strategies for success, Zoom Registration, Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 PM
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A recording of How to Search for Outside Scholarships in Senior Year is now available on the resource page.
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Juniors:
- Mandatory X-Block from 1:50 - 2:50 PM on Friday, April 12 to learn about Letters of Recommendation.
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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 Summer and Fall Kickstart. If the cost of the program is a barrier, please contact your college counselor. 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. 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, volleyball, and strength training. Register Now!
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Thank You to Our Annual Event Sponsors!
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