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Community E-News l 08.06.23 | |
Just 10 more days until we welcome all of our Cougars back to campus. We can't wait to see you! | |
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Monday, Aug. 14
9th Grade Student Orientation - More Info
Used Uniform Sale - More Info
Tuesday, Aug. 15
10th, 11th, and 12th Orientation - More Info
Legacy Lunch - More Info
Wednesday, Aug. 16
First Day of School - More Info
Thursday, Aug. 17
A Day I 8:15 AM Start
Friday, Aug. 18
Senior Sunrise - More Info
B Day I 8:15 AM Start
Sunday, Aug. 20
Frosh Family Social - More Info
Monday, Aug. 21
0-7 Day I 8:15 AM Start
PowerPuff Permission Slips Due - More Info
Tuesday, Aug. 22
A Day I 8:15 AM Start
Wednesday, Aug. 23
B Day (Mass) I 8:15 AM Start
Sisterhood Liturgy - More Info
Parent Guild Meeting I 6:30 PM
Thursday, Aug. 24
A Day I 8:15 AM Start
PowerPuff Team Raffle Drawing - More Info
Friday, Aug. 25
B Day (Rally) I 8:15 AM Start
Coffee Kickoff - More Info
Sept. 25 -29
Homecoming Week
Sunday, Oct. 15
Junior Ring Ceremony - More Info
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A Message from Our VP of Student Life and Mission | | |
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Dear Carondelet Families,
As we turn our calendars to August, we are eagerly anticipating the start of the new school year. Students have been back on campus this past week as incoming freshmen attended tech training and Student Council leaders participated in a media workshop. It was so good to hear the energetic student voices in the halls! We look forward to welcoming all students back in one short week. Student orientations are on August 14 (9th grade) and August 15th (10-12 grades). The first day of school is on Wednesday, August 16th. All information on these days and other important information for the start of school can be found on our website, the Beginning of the School Year page.
One upcoming event that I’d like to highlight is the first event in our Carondelet Speaker Series. On Thursday, September 14 in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation, award-winning photographer and humanitarian, Lisa Kristine, will be sharing how images can change the world and build global connections. The program is free and seat reservation is open. Secure your seats as this will be opened to the public in a couple of weeks.
Enjoy this last week of summer, everyone. May this time of rest and anticipation be heart-filling.
Blessings,
Jennifer Reinwald
Vice Principal of Student Life and Mission
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Schedule
On Wednesday, August 16, we’ll host our first day of classes for the school year. All classes will meet for 45 minutes. This first day is meant to be a welcome check-in where teachers introduce the course and review class-specific expectations. View the first-day schedule on the Calendar.
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School Store Orders
Please pick up all your Proforma School Store orders. All orders are located in the Convent by the stairs. Purchases are in alphabetical order, contact Angie Hatfield Angie Hatfield if you cannot find your order.
Uniform Expectations
We encourage all students and families to familiarize themselves with our uniform policy by watching this short video. Questions? Email Caitlin Main, Dean of Students.
Bell Schedule
The 2023-24 Bell Schedule is available on the website and as a downloadable and printable PDF. We will continue with our modified block schedule with 80-minute periods and one 0-7 class day.
- Monday: 0-7
- A-Day (Tuesday/Thursday): 0/1/2/3/7
- B-Day (Wednesday/Friday): 0/4/5/6
The schedule was designed with students in mind. B Days include 60 minute lunch periods where student life programming such as prayer services, class meetings, club meetings, etc. will be held. Some Wednesdays will be designated as late start days with school starting at 9:30 AM (4th period). Mass, assembly, and rally special schedules are also posted on our website. Full updates are available on our website.
Lunch: MySchoolBucks by Epicurean
Epicurean provides high-quality, healthy meals for Carondelet’s students, faculty, and staff to purchase. Current students that have a MySchoolBucks account can add money to their account now. New students can add money to their account once they have received their student school ID number (in early August). Follow the instructions on this page (and select “Carondelet High School (Concord) from the dropdown menu in MySchoolBucks. If you have any questions setting up your account, please contact Epicurean directly by emailing Candace Barnes, General Manager, at Candace@epicurean-group.com.
View the Garaventa Cafe webpage for more information about food options and Epicurean.
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Orientation
We look forward to welcoming our students back to campus on August 14 and 15 for Orientation! These important welcome-back sessions are mandatory. Please connect with our Attendance Coordinator if you/your student will be missing Orientation.
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9th Grade Orientation: Monday, Aug. 14, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM *snack provided*
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10th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
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11th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
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12th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 12:00 - 1:30 PM, followed by car decorating
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What to Wear: Everyday Uniform - Carondelet top, uniform-approved bottoms, closed-toed and closed-heeled shoes
What to Bring: Backpack, iPad, pen/pencil, phone (optional)
Where to Park/Drop-off: Please use the student drop-off zone (pictured below) or park first come, first served behind the gym
Where to Meet: Students will begin the day in the gym
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Used Uniform Sale
The Carondelet Parents Guild is hosting a used uniform sale on Monday, August 14 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM in the Garaventa Center. The class of 2027 will have private access from 1:00 - 1:30 PM before we open up the sale to the entire community. This is a great opportunity to purchase discounted spiritwear and Mills Uniform pieces.
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits with Prestige Photography by Lifetouch - If you did not take your portraits on July 13 or 14 on campus, do not worry. We will have make-up sessions on campus in September or you can set up an appointment at the studio.
All seniors must be photographed before October 1, 2023. Please refer to this FAQ document for contact information for Prestige Photography. Please refer to this PDF for prices/packages and appointment information. The portrait/appearance guidelines for the yearbook and graduation slideshow can be found here.
To order Senior Portraits Packages: View your photo proofs 10-14 business days after Picture Day on Shop.PrestigePortraits.com. Use the Session ID and Access Code included in your email or printed proofs to claim online. Use this site to choose your Yearbook pose. Deadline to choose is October 1, 2023.
To order the Senior Panoramic: Visit www.mylifetouch.com and enter the picture day code: BY043010T0.
Please contact Faith Ripoli, Yearbook Adviser, with any questions.
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Information on Treat Road Project
The City of Concord initiated their project to repave all six lanes of Treat Boulevard. Progress is being made, and we hope that most of the work will be completed around CHS and DLS by the time school starts. The general timeline for this project is May 15 – October 15, 2023.
Due to the ongoing lane closures during construction, expect more congestion and longer wait times than usual. Please be patient with construction workers and with our own security and school staff as we work to mitigate congestion and assist with traffic flow before and after school. Please plan accordingly for delays (especially when scheduling after school appointments).
Get up-to-date information on this project on the City of Concord’s project website.
Morning Shuttle
School-managed bus transportation is available in the mornings from the Tri-Valley area with communal stops in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Danville on the way to Carondelet.
Registration for current CHS (and DLS students who are siblings of current CHS students) is filling up quickly so secure your student(s) spot ASAP.
Rates are $1,200 for the school year. Morning shuttle service is offered on a first come, first serve basis. View more information and reserve your student’s spot on the Transportation webpage.
Carpool Directory
If you would like to be added to our carpool directory please send an email to Sonia Wilson. We will add you to our directory and share it with you.
Student Parking
For those students who have already secured a parking space for the 2023-24 school year, parking tags will be available at Student Orientation. For students who were placed on the waiting list this spring, please email Caitlin Main, Dean of Students, once you have a valid driver’s license.
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Lisa Kristine - Sept. 14 @ 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Join award-winning photographer and humanitarian Lisa Kristine as she shares how powerful images can change the world.
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Ven a Ver Immersion Program
Applications are now open for these immersive trips that explore social justice topics: Ven a Ver DC (juniors and seniors) and Ven a Ver Fruits of Labor (all grade levels). To learn more and apply: Immersion Trip Information & Applications
Retreats
Retreats Leadership
Interested in leading Alpha and/or Coraźon? Fill out the interest form(s) to receive more information:
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First Carondelet Parent Guild Meeting of the Year
All Carondelet parents are welcome to our first Carondelet Parent Guild meeting of the school year, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the Convent Community Room. Come for our social time and find out how you can connect with our community to support our school and students. We can’t wait to meet you! We have two exciting events coming up and are in need of volunteer help. Please take a look at our volunteer sign ups below and see if you can come have fun and help support our school.
Volunteer with Parent Guild
Convertibles Needed
Do you have a convertible? Come be part of our Carondelet Homecoming parade. Our Homecoming parade will take place on Thursday, September 28 on our very own Carondelet campus. If you have a convertible car that you think would be perfect for just this occasion, please contact Candi Mannoni, Parent Engagement Manager.
Get Involved and Volunteer
All parents who serve as volunteers with access to students are required to comply with Diocesan requirements. While you are volunteering at Carondelet, you are responsible for your own safety. Workers’ compensation benefits are not provided to volunteers. Please use our Parent/Guardian Volunteer Clearance Form to upload all required documents. Fill out the LiveScan request and take it to a location that offers LiveScan services. The Postal Annex at Oak Grove and Treat is best equipped to handle our scans. Parents are responsible for the cost of fingerprinting. Clearance will be submitted electronically to Carondelet. Once completed, this requirement will be good for all the years that your student is attending Carondelet. It costs $35, cash and check accepted.
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Coffee Kickoff
Join us at the Carondelet Athletics Complex (CAC) on Friday, August 25 from 8:15-10:00 AM for coffee and pastries to learn about this year’s upcoming events. Meet and mingle with fellow families, our Development and Engagement teams, and President, Jessica Mix ’99, while you sign up and get LiveScan cleared for volunteering.
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Join our 1965 Society Today
Generous donors who make annual gifts of $1,965 or more in an academic year are invited to a reception with our President and recognized in Many the Gifts as members of the 1965 Society, commemorating the year of Carondelet's founding.
We invite those who aren't already members to join today by making a gift of $1,965 or more. In honor of your generosity, you'll immediately receive an invitation to our Cocktail Reception on August 24.
Your philanthropy makes an immediate and lasting impact on our students, faculty, staff, and families in the community. Tuition covers approximately 90% of our annual budget, and we rely on our community's generosity to bridge this gap by making an annual gift of $1,965.
Please reach out to the Carondelet Fund Director Lynne Sabbagha Kenny '86 P'24 to review your giving history or learn more about this donor society.
Thank you to our current and future members!
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Save the Date Legacy Families
Alumnae and their daughters are invited to join fellow legacy families on Tuesday, August 15 at 1:30 PM for refreshments and fellowship after all the orientations. Please RSVP before August 8.
As we prepare to welcome students to campus for the start of a new school year, we want to say welcome back to our alumnae who have made this school part of their family tradition. This legacy connection is so special, and we want to help you celebrate it with the annual Legacy Lunch.
Questions? Contact Caroline Cabral '15, Alumnae Engagement Manager.
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C&C Weekly Updates can be found on the website
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College reps will visit starting in August. All juniors and seniors are able to attend these presentations. Make sure to check Scoir for up-to-date info on visits and registration.
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Mark Your Calendars! College Counseling will be hosting many events throughout the school year. Dates and details for all college-related events will be on the College Counseling calendar and in our weekly eNews updates.
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Seniors: Throughout the fall, College Counseling will have many ways to support seniors with college applications.
- College Counselors will be meeting with all seniors during blunch on September 6 and October 25 and during Workshop Wednesday on October 11 to cover important college application information.
- College Counselors will be available every Wednesday after school (HOWL), September through November, for application help.
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We are excited to welcome everyone back to cheer on the Cougars! Please refer to the Athletics website for the listing of the seasons of sport. (Please note: (Please note: we have moved to a new Athletics website. All information about Cougar Athletics can be found there.
Fall Sports Tryouts
Fall Sports Tryouts will be next week! Please make sure you have completed the Athletics Registration process and selected the fall sport you will be trying out for. This will ensure you are on the list provided to the coaching staff at tryouts. The full schedule for tryouts is available here.
Fall Sports Night & PCA Workshop
Students that make a fall sports roster should plan to attend the PCA sportsmanship workshop on Tuesday, August 15 @ 6:30 PM in the Garaventa. Parents will attend the Fall Sports Night meeting the same night in the Gym. We will be selling Cougar spirit wear at 6:00 PM and the Fall Sports Night meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. Both meetings are mandatory.
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Yosemite Science Trip
The Carondelet Science Department is sponsoring a four day adventure to Yosemite National Park from October 18-21.
This trip is open to all Carondelet students. For more information please see this informational flier. Those who are interested should complete this interest form.
Please contact TJ Manning with any questions.
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Check out our online school store for new Carondelet branded apparel and merch! We will continue to send out our monthly store eNewsletter including our new gear and promotions. | |
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