Community E-News l 05.19.24

Dear Carondelet Community,

Yesterday, our wonderful Class of 2024 graduated. It was a beautiful morning with this special class, their family and friends, and our faculty and staff. Our Carondelet Graduation is a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of our seniors and an opportunity to launch these members of our Sisterhood to bring their many gifts and talents to the new communities to which they are joining. The charism of Unifying Love and the mission of the CSJ Sisters and our school is embodied by them as it is with all of our alumnae.  

Each graduation makes me even more energized to continue working with our current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. These next two weeks they are preparing for and taking final exams, getting ready for leadership positions, athletic pursuits, club opportunities that are on the horizon (as well as readying themselves for summer adventures). As students, faculty, and staff make that final push to the end of the 2023-2024 school year, we hope that each person looks back on the year and reflects on how much they have learned, stretched, and grown.

As this year comes to a close, know that we have just one more eNewsletter to share final details about this year and some updates about next year. Seniors and senior families, there is no need to unsubscribe as you will be moved to the alumnae and parents of alumnae categories. Returning and new families, we will be sharing important information with you as we approach next school year. In the meantime, enjoy these last few weeks of May.

In Unifying Love,

Jennifer Reinwald

Vice Principal of Student Life & Mission

We Still Need Items and Volunteers for Final Snacks

We are still in need of many snacks to fuel our students during finals, and volunteers are still needed for Wednesday and Thursday as well. Please consider donating food items or coming to help get our students across the finish line...

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We Are Still Collecting Uniform and Spiritwear Donations!

Now is the time to clean out those closets full of Carondelet gear. Please donate your used uniform pieces and spiritwear. All clothing must be clean, in good condition, and bagged. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office.

Thank you to all our families for your contributions to our community!

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Senior Athletes Say Goodbye to the CAC...

This week, some of our senior athletes bid farewell to the CAC. Together, our Class of 2024 student-athletes boast an impressive track record, with more than 60 North Coast Section Appearances, 11 North Coast Section Titles, 14 CIF State Championship Appearances, and numerous school, meet, and league records. Congratulations to all of our senior student-athletes, and heartfelt thanks for your dedication over the past four years! Once a Coug, always a Coug! View and download photos of the Senior Athlete Gathering at the CAC

Athletics Uniform Return

Make sure to check in with your coaches about uniform return protocol. Any uniform not returned will result in a replacement fee and a hold on your account until the fee is paid or uniform is returned. You must also turn in your uniform before you can pick up your yearbook. Please email Dani Bernat if you have questions.

Fall Sports Tryouts

Mark your calendar for fall sports tryouts the week of August 12.

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Yearbook Distribution

All Grades on Monday May 20 after school in the Garaventa

2:15 - 3:30 PM for juniors with no 7th period class

After 7th period from 3:00 - 3:30 PM for students who have 7th period class

All Grades on Tuesday May 21 after school in the Garaventa

1:30 - 3:30 PM for juniors with no 7th period class 

after 7th period from 2:30-3:30 PM for students who have 7th period class

After these dates, anyone who did not pick up their yearbook must email Faith Ripoli to set up a time to receive your copy. 

Parking Lot: May 20-31

Starting this Monday, May 20 for the rest of this school year, students with a valid driver’s license may park first come, first served in our back parking lot, behind the gym and back 40s classrooms (pictured in green).

Please note that students without permits may not park in the N-lot facing Treat, the Convent lot, covered garage, or the slanted spaces near the back gate. These are all reserved spots.

Logging Summer Service Hours

Students who plan on doing community service at any time must log their hours immediately after the event. Any service hours completed over this summer (June-July) must be logged by August 15, 2024. To review other deadlines for logging service hours, check out the MobileServe page on the school website.

Senior Celebration Photos can be viewed via SmugMug.

Senior Parents/Guardians

Please do not unsubscribe from Carondelet's email platform, Constant Contact. After the next eNews, we will transfer your email to the parents of alumnae category. This will allow you to still receive the alumnae parent quarterly eNews, etc.

Senior Graduation Sign

We still have a couple senior graduation signs. If you ordered a Class of 2024 Graduation Sign, please remember to pick it up in the Convent stairwell.

MySchoolBucks

Seniors with a balance on their MySchoolBucks account may request a refund. Please connect with Candace Barnes, Epicurean Manager, directly. Balances will rollover for all returning students.

Senior Uniform Donations

All seniors are encouraged to donate their used uniform pieces and spiritwear. All clothing must be clean, in good condition, and bagged. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office. Thank You!

Summer on the Soccer Pitch!

Get ready to show your Cougar pride at an unforgettable evening of soccer and celebration on June 22! We are excited to be partnering with Bay FC, the Bay Area's first professional women's soccer team in its inaugural season, for a special game that our entire Carondelet community is invited to attend.

Get tickets here to join us June 22! 

We are especially proud to announce that Bay FC will be taking on Angel City FC, which is home to Carondelet's very own Angie Anderson '19. Let's come out in full force to cheer for Angie, for Bay FC, and for Coug Nation!

Weekly Updates can be found on the website:

• Juniors: On Tuesday, we held our program “Building Aid Generosity and Affordability into Your School List” with Paul Martin from College Money Method. If you missed the session, a recording is on our School’s Resource Page (password: chscmm).
• Junior Parents/Guardians: An important part of the college planning process is getting parents’ feedback about their student. A Parent Survey has been added to your MaiaLearning account. Please take some time to complete this survey, which you can access by logging into your MaiaLearning account. The survey is located on your dashboard under My Activities. An email with additional information was sent on May 15 as well. 
• Sophomores and Juniors: The University of Chicago is hosting a Case Studies webinar. It will give you a chance to see what an application looks like and how applications are reviewed. Together, you and admissions counselors from UChicago and Coalition for College will review applications, and decide who is admitted, waitlisted, or denied admission. May 20 at 4:00 PM. Registration
• Sophomores and Juniors: Johns Hopkins University Engineering Innovation has programs locally at Ohlone College: Explore Engineering Innovation and Sustainable Energy Engineering. Information and Application 

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.

Summer Sports Clinics

Registration for our Summer Sports Clinics is starting to fill up for some sports. 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!

Co-ed Camp Carondelet Opens a New Session from June 24-28!

Please spread the word to families that we have opened another session—June 24-28 for Camp Carondelet due to demand! Our co-ed camp offers a balance of creative learning and outdoor play across two campuses. Don't miss out on the perfect place for your kids to unwind, play, meet friends, and build summer memories to last a lifetime! Register Now to Secure Your Kiddo's Spot!

Attendance Updates

As we wrap up the second semester, we want to remind students and families of the importance of regular school attendance and proactive communication with our Attendance Office. Attendance is required during finals week and critical for closing out the semester, as all assignments and assessments must be completed on or before Friday, May 31. If your student will be missing finals, for any reason, please reach out to Nicole Ebert in Attendance as soon as possible.

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