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A Message from the Director of Campus Ministry |
Dear Carondelet Community,
With only three days of school this week, our community begins its observance of Holy Week. Christians have been remembering and honoring the death and resurrection of Jesus since the time of the apostles. Easter is the highest and most central celebration in Christianity. It is more important than any other feast in the liturgical year—even Christmas. Every other feast day, or church holiday, points to and flows from the Easter celebration. This celebration was so important to the early Christians of the first century that they extended it to a three-day observance. These three holy days are called the Easter Triduum and are set aside to commemorate Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. The Triduum starts with Mass on the Thursday before Easter (Holy Thursday), continues all day Friday (Good Friday), and culminates with the Easter celebration.
Since our school community is not together during the Triduum, we will gather on Wednesday to observe this holy time with one another. Each year, our Holy Week Liturgy focuses on a specific part of the Triduum, and this year’s focus is the Lord’s Passion as commemorated in the Stations of the Cross. With the spiritual practice of Stations of the Cross, Christians recount and reflect on the last hours of Jesus’ life when he suffered and died. Written entirely by the students on Spiritual Life Council, our Stations of the Cross liturgy seeks to help our community meditate on the great love and sacrifice of Jesus while opening our hearts to reflect deeply on our own pain. It is written especially for teens and invites students to look to Jesus as a model of love in the face of injustice, criticism, and hate. There will be a short reflection, video, communal prayer and sung response for each Station throughout the liturgy. We hope that this liturgy will deepen our community’s understanding of the depth of Jesus’ love. May it inspire us all to move into the Holy Triduum with a desire to love like Jesus, to respond to hate, oppression, and violence with love—as he did.
And may the New Life on Easter Sunday strengthen our call to Unifying Love with joy and hope.
Edie Payne
Director of Campus Ministry
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Upcoming Dates
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Monday, Apr. 14
0-7 Day
Kairos 103 Begins
Tuesday, Apr. 15
A-Day
Wednesday, Apr. 16
B-Day (Liturgy - Dress Uniform)
Thursday, Apr. 17
No School - Faculty & Staff Retreat
Friday, Apr. 18
No School - Good Friday
Cheer & Dance Registration Due
Sunday, Apr. 20
Easter
Monday, Apr. 21
No School
Tuesday, Apr. 22
A-Day
College Money Method
Wednesday, Apr. 23
B-Day (Late Start)
Thursday, Apr. 24
A-Day
Friday, Apr. 25
B-Day (Rally)
Saturday, Apr. 26
Mother-Daughter Liturgy & Brunch
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Digital Readiness Checks
Our Tech Team will be visiting AP classrooms over the next two weeks to perform a comprehensive check of all iPads and keyboards to ensure they meet the digital readiness requirements for the upcoming AP exams in May. Students will be informed of the date of their digital readiness check. All students must bring their devices to class during this visit to ensure they are properly cleared for the exam.
The check will include verifying that the devices are updated and configured correctly for testing. If a student’s iPad does not meet the required technical standards or they fail to have their devices checked, a school-issued loaner iPad will be provided to them the day of their exam.
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in ensuring that all devices are ready for the AP exams. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email Logistics Manager Sandy Bennett.
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Progress reports will be released on Wednesday, April 16, just before we head into Easter Break. These reports provide a snapshot of your student’s academic standing at this point in the semester. They’re a helpful tool for identifying strengths and areas that may need attention before final grades.
As always, we encourage open communication between students, families, and teachers. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing your student’s progress report, please don’t hesitate to email Principal of Academics Elizabeth Chaponot, Ph.D.
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Spots Are Going Fast!
Register Today for the Tournament
Monday, May 5
11:00 AM, Shotgun Start
Round Hill Country Club, Alamo
Get involved! We could still use some help on the course! No golf experience needed! Come spend a fun-filled day with us or support through a donation.
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NEW Session of Camp Carondelet - July 28 to August 1
Register now for our BRAND NEW Session of Camp Carondelet from July 28 to August 1! Our Adventure Week Session, a first for 2025, will take our all-girls enrichment camp for incoming 3rd-8th graders on the road around the Bay Area for an exciting week of fun under the sun at several popular locations including the Oakland Zoo, California Academy of Sciences, and even Urban Air in Pleasant Hill. Spaces are very limited!
Registration fee includes transportation to and from our Carondelet Athletics Complex to adventure sites, entry to all locations, and select camp-sponsored meals. We hope your daughter can join us! For more information or questions, please contact Director of Community Engagement and Summer Programming Kimber Powers.
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2025 Mother-Daughter Liturgy & Brunch is Almost Here!
Current Families! Share a special morning with us at our Blooming Liturgy and Brunch on Saturday, April 26. Registration is now open and filling up fast!
Carondelet Dads: RSVP Today for Our Most Popular Meeting of the Year!
The Fathers Club is having its last meeting of the school year on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. An amazing graduating-Senior panel will be sharing their experiences over the last four years. It's also a perfect chance to welcome our new class of 2029 dads to our community. You don’t want to miss this one. RSVP NOW!
Pay-It-Forward Senior Uniform Donations
All Senior students: the time is coming to donate your used uniform pieces and spirit wear. All clothing must be clean and in good condition. Donations can be dropped off to the Deans/Attendance Office starting Monday, May 5. Thank You!
Father-Daughter Beach Clean Day - All Families Welcome!
Members of our Fathers Club have arranged a fun beach clean up on Sunday, April 27, 10:00 AM at Bean Hollow State Beach. Families are welcome to join and bring a lunch and blanket for a group picnic. Please RSVP, as we have limited space.
Sign Up to Volunteer Today!
We have many events that still need your help. Check out our volunteer opportunity webpage and see how you can help support our students. Freshman Families still needing points? There are many ways you can make a difference. Sign up today! Thank you for supporting Carondelet!
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2025-26 Athletics Clearance
Athletics Clearance is officially open for the 2025-26 school year! Please make sure you have completed the Athletics Registration process and select the sports you will be trying out for. Athletics registration is through AthleticClearance.com. This will ensure you are on the list provided to the coaching staff at tryouts.
Upcoming Tryouts
Sideline Cheer: April 22 - 24
- April 22: 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Garaventa
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April 23: 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Gym
- April 24: 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Gym
Dance: April 28 - 30
- 5:30 to 8:00 PM in the Gym
Want to stay up to date on all games? Check out our Carondelet Athletics Website!
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Seniors
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Make sure to update your decisions and add your scholarships to Maia Learning. Directions on how to do this are in the Next Steps document. Please complete the Graduation Survey in MaiaLearning in order to be able to pick up your cap and gown.
Juniors
Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors
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If you missed the Lunch & Learn session last week about taking a community college course, here is the presentation.
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The Power of Her takes the Power of Us!
We’re less than $1 million from our $3.5 million goal to fully fund the new Boscacci Performance Center (a complete reimagining of our original locker room). We invite the support of our entire Carondelet community to complete this important project and welcome students to their new space this fall.
Please donate here now, or reach out to our Development Team for more information. We can’t do this without you!
Thank you for using your power to empower her!
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Thank You to Our Annual Event Sponsors!
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Heart Sponsors
Countrywood Shopping Center
Mary Beth Kulawiec Dittrich ’79 and Thomas Dittrich
Faith Sponsors
Michelle and Rob Craw P’25
Lehmer’s Buick GMC Concord
Christine Sabatte Logan ’73 and Rich Logan P’12
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Courage Sponsors
Armanino LLP
Michelle and Dean Quiambao P’28
Balestrieri Family Farm
Anabelle and Rudy Galera P’20, ’24, ’26
Julie Gonzalez ’99
Aimee Pourroy-Martin and James Martin P’26
Excellence Sponsors
Nicole Vasta Field ’98 and Tony Field P’27
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Mission: Carondelet High School inspires excellence by preparing young women to live with heart, faith, and courage in the Catholic tradition and spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Vision: A Carondelet graduate is empowered by her Catholic, college-preparatory education and is known as a woman who responds to the needs of the times and makes a positive difference.
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