Community E-News l 01.21.24

Dear Carondelet Community,

It’s been wonderful having our students back on campus after a refreshing Christmas break—their energy is palpable! As we enter second semester, I’m grateful to share and celebrate some highlights from this school year:

• To date, seniors have submitted 2,214 applications to 266 colleges. 141 students have already received acceptances from at least one school, and many students were accepted Early Decision to colleges such as Cornell, Brown, Santa Clara, Tulane, Boston University, Vanderbilt, and more.
• The Cannon Wellness Center has become a dynamic daily hub. Students embrace the Cannon and recognize it as an environment that meets their diverse wellbeing needs.
• Student participation and service to our dear neighbor is at a high. During Advent, students collected 256 lbs. of crayons for 1,280 pediatric patients in our community.
• Monument Crisis Center and De La Salle Academy children enjoyed our annual St. Marty’s Party supported by 230 Carondelet and De La Salle students.
• We were proud to be voted #1 school for athletes in Contra Costa County by niche.com. Our fall sport athletes achieved an average GPA of 3.66, and all varsity teams qualified for post-season NCS play-offs.
• Sixty-two students from our choir performed the National Anthems of the U.S. and Canada at an A’s game.
•  Our Computer Science program was awarded the AP Computer Science Female Diversity award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science.
• Applications from rising 9th-grade students and potential transfer students are at a decade high and only continue to trend up.

We have the privilege of witnessing these “wins” every day. Impressive accomplishments by our talented and driven students demonstrate that our mission to empower young women to live with heart, faith, courage, and excellence is alive and well. Our commitment to our Catholic education and CSJ charism creates a culture of servant leaders that make a difference in their communities and our world.

None of this is possible, nor imaginable, without your partnership and the incredible commitment of our faculty and staff. We are grateful for your thoughtful participation, generous donations, and continued engagement in the life of our school.

We are passionately dedicated to providing our students with top notch campus facilities that provide new opportunities and support their unique needs, talents, and aspirations. Our Board shares our commitment to sustain the positive trajectory we’re on as an institution—to respond to the needs of the times and to create a campus for the future.

Thanks to you, our collective future is bright, and Carondelet is on the move! There are exciting things to come, and we look forward to building on Carondelet’s forward momentum together with you.

In Unifying Love,

Jessica Mix ‘99

President

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On Saturday, February 24, indulge in a culinary delight with delicious crab and tri-tip, support a meaningful cause through the Fund-the-Need auction benefiting Carondelet’s Sisterhood Fund. Enjoy live music and dance the night away to the beats of Fast Times. 

The evening will also feature a decadent dessert auction, silent auction with exciting prizes, an array of fine wines, a signature cocktail that's a sip of perfection, and—most importantly—time together as a community.

Saturday, February 24 

Doors open at 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM start

$100/person

🦀 Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of

a shell-abration like no other! 🦀

Volunteers needed! Sign up to help out with

Crab Feed prep and clean up HERE.

'Year at a Glance' Calendars

Carondelet and De La Salle High Schools are sharing “Year at a Glance” calendars for the next two school years, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. These calendars include dates for the start and end of the year, school holidays, Faculty/Staff PD Days, select key events, and school breaks. Details on all school events and special schedules will be released on each school’s website calendar closer to the start of each semester.  

Please note that the 2024-2025 school year has a week-long spring break and an extended Easter weekend holiday. On years when Easter occurs in the latter half of April, this schedule will be used to preserve optimal preparation for AP Testing in early May and to provide a mid-semester respite. The usual Easter Break returns for the 2025-2026 school year.

Link to 2024-25 Calendar

Link to 2025-26 Calendar

Tuition Assistance Applications Now Open for 2024-25 

Tuition assistance applications are open in FACTS for the 2024-25 school year. Applications are due February 12, 2024 and meeting this deadline is critical to receiving timely aid awards. You must apply each year you require aid. There is one application for both Carondelet and De La Salle students. You may also use this application to apply for FACE through the Oakland Diocese. Here is a link to the FACTS website to start the process.

Please see our website for additional tuition assistance information

or contact Terri Meehan, with any questions.

Frosh/Soph Valentines Dance on February 10

Carondelet and De La Salle are excited to announce the Frosh/Soph Valentine’s Dance. Students can go with their pals or their gals!

Secure your tickets now!

The guest pass link can be found on the ticket form and is due to the Dean’s office by February 6 at 3:00 PM.

Dress Code: This is a semi-formal event and students are expected to dress up for the occasion. Attire must be school-appropriate. If you have questions about a particular piece of clothing, please see Caitlin Main '05 or Stephanie Gutierrez. Please no bags as there will not be a coat check.

Questions?

Reach out to Maggie Lettire ‘13, Director of Student Activities, for more details.

Save the Date for our Easter Egg Hunt—Sunday, March 24 at 10:30 AM!

Something is hop-pening this spring, and we need your help! For the second year, Carondelet will be hosting an Easter Egg hunt for kids of all ages in our community.

We are in need of plastic Easter eggs and candy to support what we hope will be an amazing turnout. Please drop off donations to Ms. Caroline Cabral ‘15 upstairs and to the right in the Convent.

Registration coming soon...

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Advisement Meetings Begin

Advisement meetings for the 2024-25 scheduling season have begun. Students should be connecting to the Scheduling Course on Schoology, picking their classes, and then signing up for meetings with their college counselor. Meeting dates vary per grade level:

Advisement Meetings with College Counselors:

• 01/29/24 through 02/15/24: Meetings for current 10th graders going into 11th (Class of 2026)
• 02/20/24 through 03/14/24: Meetings for current 11th graders going into 12th (Class of 2025)
• 01/22/24 through 03/1/24: Meetings for current 9th graders going into 10th (Class of 2027)

College Credits Available

Students may enroll in online courses from the College of the Siskiyous that will fulfill general education requirements at UC and CSU schools with no cost beyond the textbooks. Students who elect to enroll in CoS classes tend to do so during the summer break, however, there is the option of enrolling in 2024 spring classes, which begin on January 29, 2024. Please review the information on the Carondelet website for more details and reach out to Sandy Bennett in the Main Office with any questions.   

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Weekly Updates can be found on the website:

• All Students
• Save the Date! On January 24, Carondelet Alumna and current University of San Diego student Eva Eleftheriadis will be on Zoom to talk to students about USD. Zoom Link.
• Juniors
• HOWL (Here on Wednesday Late) - January 31, 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the College Counseling Office. Take advantage of this dedicated study hall to explore colleges, ask questions, and build your college list. This is a great time to work on your activities list and connect with peers. A brief presentation about visiting colleges will be given at 3:00.
• Sophomores and Juniors
• The next College Money Method Webinar: Understanding Your Ability to Pay and Aid Eligibility is coming up soon! Register for the January 31 live workshop now.
• Road to College: Mock Admissions Review will be on March 6, 6:30 PM (In Person Event). Using sample applicants and a fictitious university, college admissions officers will lead students and parents through an interactive discussion, giving them a better understanding of how schools review applicants. More information to come.
• Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
• The TeenLife’s 2024 Guide to Summer Programs is now available. 

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.

Heart Sponsors

Countrywood Shopping Center

Mary Beth Kulawiec Dittrich '79 and Thomas Dittrich

Faith Sponsors

A Sweet Affair Bakery

Lehmer’s Buick GMC Concord

Christine Sabatte Logan ’73 and Rich Logan P’12

Courage Sponsors

Balestrieri Family Farm

Anabelle and Rudy Galera P’20, ‘24, ‘26

Julie Gonzalez '99

Aimee Pourroy-Martin and James Martin P’26 

Excellence Sponsors

Michelle and Rob Craw P'25

UBEO Business Services

CSJ Sponsors

BACA Wines

Tracy and Brad Bowles P'22 '26, Bowles and Verna LLP

Choicelunch

Image Orthodontics & Kali Smiles Kids

SC Builders 

Stephanie Seeno-Miles ’80 P’14

Wasser Wealth Management 

Spirit Sponsors

Bay Alarm

Stephanie Canessa State Farm Agency

Chimirri’s Salon

Greenlight Simulation-Driver Training for Teens

Karen and Zachary Gustafson P'26

Lenox Homes