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"Connections" is a Hit!
Congratulations to the choir and dance students who participated in the "Connections" showcase last Friday. This collaborative effort between the Kinesiology and Visual & Performing Arts Departments, was a hit with the audience and featured stellar performances from both Carondelet and De La Salle students. Click here to view our Facebook album.
"It's good to have people come and see a different side of Carondelet and De La Salle," said dancer Ashley Fuller '18. "We're known so well for our athletics but it's nice for people to come and see all the artistic talent we have here, too."
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Carondelet Mourns the Death of Community Leader and Philanthropist Ken Hofmann
The Carondelet community mourns the loss of Kenneth H. Hofmann, a creative visionary and generous philanthropist who knew how education - especially Catholic education - was capable of changing everything for a child.
His commitment to opening the doors of opportunity for our area's youth was evident through his lifelong support of Carondelet and De La Salle High Schools as well as the Community Youth Center (CYC) in Concord, and numerous schools and universities.
Mr. Hofmann translated his success as an entrepreneur and well-respected community leader into action and commitment to accomplish many great things for the community, touching the lives of thousands across the generations.
Most recently at Carondelet, Mr. Hofmann, through his family foundation, committed the lead gift to fund a state-of-the-art STEM Innovation Center on our campus, demonstrating a vision and entrepreneurial spirit through supporting our young women in their endeavors to make the world a better place. This gift has also created a transformative scholarship fund for Carondelet students, making high-quality Catholic education accessible to more young women.
We are proud that Mr. Hofmann's five granddaughters are Carondelet alumnae, and we are grateful for his legacy of leading with ideas and committing to making those ideas a reality.
We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Hofmann's wife,
Jean Hofmann; daughters,
Lisa Hofmann Morgan and
Lori Hofmann; and grandchildren:
Vita Sechrest '09, Amanda Sechrest '11, Gabriella Seeno '14, Alexie Shurtz '14, Dominic Seeno (DLS '15), and
Sophia Seeno '16.
Rest in peace, Mr. Hofmann. Your legacy will live on in tangible ways because of all you have done in our community - especially in cultivating the hearts, minds, and spirit of our students here on Winton Drive now and for generations to come.
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Time to Register for the 2018-19 School Year
All frosh, sophomore and junior families who plan to return to Carondelet next year will need to re-enroll for school by
May 1. In order to re-enroll, please follow the online instructions emailed to you by Mrs. Jessica Mix '99 on April 13.
You can also visit our
Enrollment Forms page
for supplemental information about textbooks, iPad requirements, uniforms, and more.
Please note that Carondelet continues to experience a significant increase in transfer students seeking admission to our school in all grades. Beginning on May 2, we will begin offering these families contracts to enroll their daughters in spots not filled by any current students.
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Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story of Survival
In honor of
Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 12) and to complement our students' studies about this tragic part of history, Carondelet recently hosted Holocaust survivor
H
ana Berger Moran, who shared her story with the entire freshman class and several other Carondelet students and faculty.
Ms. Moran, who is now in her 70s and currently resides in Orinda, was born in a concentration camp. Her mother's story was chronicled in the recent book,
Born Survivors
by Wendy Holden.
"Hearing from someone who lived this helped me to better visualize the horror of the Holocaust, so that I will never forget," said Shaila Santos '21.
"I have so much respect for (Holocaust
survivors) after hearing just one of their stories."
"Despite all of the despair, Priska (Hana's mother) had a unique perspective on the Holocaust. She believed in accepting what had happened, and not dwelling on the past," said
Athena Lewis '21
. "One of the most valuable lessons Hana's mother told her, was not to hate the Germans. Instead, be grateful for your life, praise God, and be true to yourself. These are words the whole world should live by."
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Online Course Offerings from College of the Siskiyous
Carondelet has partnered with College of the Siskiyous to give students an incredible advantage - for FREE. This summer, as part of the Early College Credit Program, students may enroll in online Siskiyous courses that will fulfill GE requirements for UC and CSU schools. Note: AP students need to be sure not to take overlapping courses. AP Psychology students should not sign up for psychology classes through the Siskiyous.
There is no cost for the course except for purchasing the text. Please email
Mr. Cushing for more information.
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Is Your Daughter Ready for the SAT/ACT?
Carondelet's College and Career Department is hosting an S
AT/ACT Information Night on Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Garaventa Center.
During this robust introduction to the college admission testing process (SAT/ACT), students and parents will hear from Lia Lackey, Managing Director of the Compass Education Group. Ms. Lackey will discuss the ins and outs of college admissions testing, including the difference between the ACT and SAT to smart shopping for test prep. Learn how to reduce the stress surrounding the SAT/ACT by educating yourself and mapping out a testing plan.
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Let's Celebrate the Arts!
For more than 10 years, members of the Visual and Performing Arts departments from Carondelet and De La Salle High Schools have worked to increase awareness and support for our arts programs by creating venues for students to share art.
This year's events include:
April 26 - May 5
(various dates) |
Company presents "Little Shop of Horrors" in the De La Salle Theatre
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| Friday, April 27 |
Art Show opening at 6 p.m. in DLS OC
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| April 27 - May 4 |
Art Show open during school hours in the DLS OC
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| Friday, May 11 |
Concert & Jazz Band Concert at 7 p.m. in DLS Theatre |
Please come and see all that the Visual and Performing Arts students have to offer! |
'Little Shop' Opens on April 26
"Little Shop of Horrors" is a dark comedy. The action opens in Mushnik's Flower Shop. There, we meet Mr. Mushnik and his two employees, Audrey and the nerdish Seymour Krelborn, who secretly has a crush on his beautiful-but-much-abused co-worker. Seymour brings a strange plant to the flower shop, and business begins to bloom. Seymour's sudden success comes with a price. The plant, which he names Audrey II after his co-worker, demands to be fed human blood. Ultimately, however, Seymour's natural goodness begins to make him think about his lifestyle and what he must do to maintain it. Is it too late for him?
Opening Night: Thursday, April 26 - 7 p.m.
Other show times:
Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. (Closing Night)
TICKETS: Adults: $10; Children/Students: $5
Buy your tickets today!
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Make a Life-Saving Donation!
The Sophomore Class Council
is hosting a blood drive
on campus on on
Wednesday,
May 3
from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Students, parents, faculty/staff, and alumnae are welcome
to make a life-saving donation. Students must be at least 16 years old and meet certain weight and height requirements.
Appointments can be made online here, or through Mr. Bonanno or Mrs. Dittrich.
Students playing sports: it is recommended that you do not engage in any physical activity for the day after donating.
Wednesday, May 2
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Carondelet Gym
Students
must complete this form in order to be eligible.
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Important Graduation Reminders
Grad Night Tickets are now LIVE! If your daughter wants to take part in this wonderful tradition, she must purchase her ticket by Sunday, May 6. Please visit the Grad Night web page to purchase tickets and find more information about this special evening.
Also, if you would like to request extra tickets for seats in the gym for graduation, you must e-mail Ms. Donna Akridge as soon as possible as the priority deadline has already passed.
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Class of 2018 Party Supplies in Stock
Stop by Carondelet's School Store to pick up graduation party supplies. We currently have a
limited supply of party plates, napkins, balloons and yard signs to celebrate your graduate.
Need a special gift? A custom-designed, sterling silver, Kairos pendant would be a treasured gift for your graduate. The art on the pendant is the same as on the Kai-rock the girls receive on their Kairos retreat.
Stop by the School Store during its hours, during break, lunch, and after school.
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An Important Reminder about Driving Safely
Please remind your daughter to follow all posted speed limit signs, and to stay focused and alert while driving to and from the Carondelet Athletics Complex. Out of concern for students' safety and to be respectful of our neighbors in both communities, we urge our students to drive with care.
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Inaugural Hall of Fame Coming April 28
Join Carondelet as we recognize the personal and professional accomplishments of our outstanding alumnae and induct our
inaugural Hall of Fame class.
Want to know more about each of our amazing inductees? Click here to read their stories.
Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony & Dinner
Saturday, April 28
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Carondelet Athletics Complex
and Boundary Oak Golf Course
Athlete of the Week
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Makenzie Miller '18
Varsity Softball
Makenzie Miller led the Carondelet varsity softball team to important league wins over Livermore and Monte Vista last week. Her solid defense and leadership at shortstop saved several hits in the 2-0 win over Livermore, while going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run. She also had a strong outing against Monte Vista, going 2-for-4 with a double and a triple against the Mustangs. Great work, Makenzie!
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Go, Cougars!
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Community Service Opportunities
Students may go to the Community Service Office to sign-up for the following service
oppor
tunities or to receive more information:
Volunteers are needed to help at the Carondelet 7
th
Grade Practice High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, May 5 from 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. You must wear your dress uniform. Snacks will be provided.
The
Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek is offering a five-part series of bird classes in May and June. This series is free of charge to students interested in volunteering their time both during and after the training. Please visit their
website to submit an online application. If you need more information, please contact Tascha Barnes, Education Manager, by phone at (925) 947-6712 or email her at
tascha@gardenshf.org.
The
5K Pizza Fun Run, which is benefiting Roscoe's Fund - an animal rescue program, is on Saturday, May 12 at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Volunteers are needed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to assist signing-in runners, directing runners, passing out water and pizza, helping at Roscoe's Booth, and cleaning up trash on the walking path if needed. Please contact June Santucci by phone at (925) 628-4599 or email her at
junesantucci@comcast.net by Tuesday, May 1 to sign up for this event.
Applications to volunteer during the summer at the
Walnut Creek Library are available in the Community Service Office. You must attend a mandatory training session on Thursday, May 24 or 31 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Applications must be received by Friday, May 4. No late applications will be considered.
The Jefferson Awards, Students In Action Team is helping Nicole Ramos collect school supplies for Sepanton Elementary School in the Philippines. These students are unable to afford basic school supplies. They need crayons, pencils, and notebooks, but please feel free to bring other school supplies, too. They could really use your help. If you are interested in helping, please bring your donations to Mrs. Lawrence in the Community Service Office by Friday, April 27.
Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH) and Father Frank's Kids 11
th summer mission trip to Guatemala is July 24 - 31. This trip provides an opportunity to live and work with the orphans. For more information, please call Belinda Roda, SW NPH USA Development Manager, at (480) 237-3007 or email her at
broda@nphusa.org. The application and deposit are due on May 15.
The 4th Annual Hope Walk is on Saturday, May 19 at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to cheer/direct the participants, dress up in fun costumes, create signs with encouraging messages, play musical instruments, dance/perform, sing, etc. To sign up for this event, p
lease call Carol Louisell at (925) 953-1209 or email her at
clouisell@cancersupport.net. All proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area.
BINGO callers are needed at
Aegis Living of Pleasant Hill on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Rochelle Balancio, Activities Assistant at
Rochelle.balancio@aegisliving.com or call her at (925) 939-2700.
Mindful Littles, a non-profit organization, needs volunteers to help at their events. They organize community service projects for young children and families, and they teach them about mindfulness and compassion. For more information, please visit their
website or contact Tanuka Gordon, Founder/Executive Director, by email at
tanuka@mindfullittles.org.
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PIP Hour Opportunities
Looking for a way to get involved and earn your 20 PIP hours?
**NEW OPPORTUNITIES**
Golf Tournament - April 30
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - May 2
Uniform Sale - May 17
Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page of the website for a list of available opportunities.
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements and
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Renee Gistand.
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Subscribe to Our E-Newsletter
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As a reminder, this will ONLY add you to our E-Newsletter distribution list, it will not update any of your information in PowerSchool. For PowerSchool updates, please contact Ms. Katie Almonte, Data Analyst.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
| Wednesday, April 25 |
Special Schedule
SAT/ACT
7 p.m.
Garaventa Center |
| Thursday, April 26 |
Special Schedule - Red Letter Day
"Little Shop of Horrors" - Opening Night
7 p.m. DLS Theatre
Buy tickets here!
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| Friday, April 27 |
Winton Arts Show and Reception
6 p.m.
De La Salle OC
Free and open to the public! Reception to follow. |
| Saturday, April 28 |
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner
5 p.m. Reception - Carondelet Athletics Complex
6 p.m. Dinner/Ceremony - Boundary Oak Golf Clubhouse
Buy tickets here!
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| Monday, April 30 |
Cougar Classic Golf Tournament
11 a.m. Shotgun start
Blackhawk Country Club
Register today! |
| Wednesday, May 2 |
Blood Drive
RSVP here |
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