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Community eNews | February 1, 2026 | | A Message from the Presidents of Carondelet & De La Salle: | |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Nationwide conversations capture our attention, and our young people’s, too. As you may be aware, student walkouts have occurred across the country connected to the unrest in Minneapolis, as well as broader national conversations around justice, immigration, and human dignity.
Locally, students have been discussing the possibility of participating in a walkout this Wednesday, February 4. Carondelet and De La Salle High Schools have not approved a student walkout. As the primary educators of your child, we encourage you to have a conversation with your child(ren) and help them make thoughtful choices, knowing that standard attendance expectations and Student Handbook policies remain in place. Similarly, we want our campuses to remain safe and supportive learning environments and are maintaining close communication between both schools as the situation is fluid. As always, while on campus, student safety remains our utmost responsibility. Students who leave campus are no longer under school supervision and are fully responsible for their own safety.
As Catholic schools, we are guided by Catholic Social Teaching and look to the leadership of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Sisters of St. Joseph, and the De La Salle Christian Brothers, all who consistently affirm the dignity of every human person and call for compassionate, just, and humane approaches to complex social issues, including immigration. Our faith calls us to help young people grow in conscience, compassion, and thoughtful engagement with the world. Young people are not just tomorrow’s hope; they are today’s, and their voices bring meaningful perspective. As Pope Leo recently shared, “Goodness is disarming. Perhaps this is why God became a child…Nothing has the power to change us as much as a child. Perhaps it is precisely the thought of our children and of others who are equally fragile, that cuts to the heart.”
We affirm our students’ desire to care deeply about the world while also upholding our responsibility as schools to ensure safety, order, and mission alignment. We are grateful for your partnership, trust, and support as we navigate this moment together with care and fidelity to our Catholic mission.
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school’s administration.
With gratitude,
Jessica Mix ’99 (President, Cardondelet) and David J. Holquin (President, De La Salle)
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Upcoming Dates
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Monday, Feb. 2
0-7 Day
Tuesday, Feb. 3
A-Day
College Money Method
Soccer SOS Game
Wednesday, Feb. 4
B-Day (X Block)
Spring Involvement Fair
Thursday, Feb. 5
A-Day
Soccer Senior Night
Friday, Feb. 6
B-Day (X Block)
Saturday, Feb. 7
Basketball Senior Day Game
Frosh/Soph Dance (Purchase tickets here)
Monday, Feb. 9
A-Day
Deadline to Apply for Tuition Assistance
Tuesday, Feb. 10
B-Day (Late Start)
College Counseling Lunch & Learn
DVC Enrollment Workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 11
A-Day
Thursday, Feb. 12
B-Day (X Block)
Friday, Feb. 13
No School: Faculty/Staff Professional Development
Monday, Feb. 16
No School: President's Day
View the Athletics Website for game schedules and information.
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2026–27 Tuition Assistance Application Due Date Near
Tuition assistance applications for the 2026–27 school year are now open in FACTS and the application deadline is Monday, February 9. Meeting this deadline is essential to ensure timely aid awards. Families must submit an application each year they are requesting assistance. One application applies to both Carondelet and De La Salle students and may also be used to apply for FACE through the Diocese of Oakland. Begin the application process on the FACTS website. Please see our Tuition Assistance webpage for additional information or contact Tiffany Brookman with any questions.
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Winter Sports Update
Dance: Our Varsity and JV dance teams have had lots of success at their three regional competitions—with all teams receiving awards in each category entered at every competition! Varsity will finish their season in March when they head to the WCE Dance Nationals in Long Beach.
Basketball: Varsity basketball will celebrate their Senior Day at home, Saturday, February 7 at 3:00 PM, as they match up against Redwood. Come out and help us celebrate our basketball seniors: Vickie Liu, Olivia Smith, and Layla Dixon.
Soccer: Come out and support our varsity soccer girls at their SOS game on Tuesday, February 3 against Monte Vista—JV 4:30 PM, Varsity 6:30 PM—at the CAC; Frosh game is Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 PM at DLS. Senior Night celebrations for soccer will be Thursday, February 5, 6:30 PM at their home game against Cal High. Join us to celebrate our soccer seniors: Addison Bowles, Mackenzie Geddis, Angelina Giusto, Kiana Kenion, Annette Kuiper, Noelle Mazzei, Alexandra Melean, Madeline Roder, Isabella Shalauta, Elle Sloan, and Claire Thrasher.
Spring sports tryouts are just around the corner. Here is what you need to know:
Athletic Clearance
All students interested in trying out for a sport must complete their Athletic Clearance prior to the first day of tryouts in order to participate. If you have questions regarding athletic clearance, you can reference our website or reach out to our Head Athletic Trainer, Chad Abbott.
Tryout Schedules (Updated Jan. 29)
Badminton: Feb 11 @ CHS Gym; Feb 13 @ DLS Gym at lunch; no-cut sport
Beach Volleyball: Feb 10, 12, 4:30–6:00 PM; Feb 13, 9:00–11:00 AM @ Northgate Park courts
Dive: Feb 9–12, 5:00–7:00 PM @ CAC pool
Lacrosse: Feb 9–12, 3:30–5:30 PM @ CAC
Rugby: Feb 2–5, 4:00–6:00 PM @ CAC
Softball: Feb 9–13, 6:00–7:30 PM @ CAC
Stunt: Feb 9–11, 3:30–5:00 PM in the Suzanne Smith Movement Studio
Swim: Feb 9–12, 3:45–5:15 PM; Feb 13, 9:00–11:00 AM @ CAC pool
Track & Field: Feb 9–13, 3:30–5:30 PM @ DLS track
Tryout schedules are subject to change. For most current schedules check the Carondelet athletics website.
Spring Sports Preseason Conditioning, Open Fields, and Weights
Students should check Schoology on Mondays for the Athletics update about the most current spring sports information, open fields, preseason conditioning, open weights, and tryout schedule.
Open Coaching Positions
Currently our athletics coaching staff has several open coaching positions. If you have experience and are interested please reach out to Athletic Director Alisa Payne. We also appreciate you sharing the postings and spreading the word.
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Third Annual BSU Summit
You are invited to the 3rd Annual BSU Summit at Carondelet High School in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation! Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Don't miss out on fun, games, learning, new connections with Bay Area BSU members, and an all-around good time! Lunch will be provided! RSVP here.
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Get Ready for A Night in Greece!
Carondelet and De La Salle frosh and sophs are invited to an evening of music, dancing, and friends on Saturday, February 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Garaventa Center. One outside guest is permitted (guest passes due Monday, February 2 by 3:00 PM). Tickets are on sale for $40, but prices will increase closer to the date, so get them early! There are no refunds on tickets purchased. Snacks, desserts, and drinks included. Elevated casual attire and student IDs required. Parents should have conversations with students about appropriate dress for this dance, which is outlined in the Student Handbook.
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Join us at Carondelet’s Crab Feed!
Purchase Tickets Here
Saturday, February 21, at 6:00 PM
Get ready to indulge in a culinary delight with delicious fresh crab and tri-tip and participate in our Fund-the-Need auction benefiting one of Carondelet’s most mission-centric initiatives, the Sisterhood Fund. Then dance the night away to the beats of our live band, Fast Times.
Sign Up Here to Volunteer at Crab Feed!
To donate a dessert for our auction or an item for our raffle, please contact Mandy Sullivan.
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Applications Open Now! Ven a Ver Chicago - April 6–10
In this new immersion experience, students will learn about justice issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, incarceration, education, and immigration. Students will volunteer with local partner agencies, reflect on injustices and their root causes, and create action plans to address those injustices. For this school year, this trip will be offered in partnership with De La Salle during Spring Break: Monday April 6 to Friday April 10. Apply for this immersion trip here.
Winton Volunteer Service Award - Hours Due by Tue. March 31
As the President’s Volunteer Service Award program is currently on pause, Carondelet and De La Salle are creating a new award, the Winton Volunteer Service Award, to recognize students who complete an extraordinary amount of service hours. Students are recognized in the spring semester. Check out the Frosh and Soph info sheet and Junior and Senior info sheet to learn about the amount of hours required to be eligible. Contact Campus Minister Vanessa Miranda with any questions.
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Seniors:
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Diablo Valley College (DVC) is starting its enrollment process for high school seniors. If you are considering DVC as a college option, you are strongly encouraged to attend an admission session in DLS’s Hofmann Center on Tuesday, February 10, from 1:40 to 2:40 PM. Students will learn directly from DVC counselors about enrollment steps needed to receive priority registration for classes. Immediately following the presentation, Carondelet's College Counselors will help you complete the DVC admission application. RSVP here. If you need a pass to leave class for the presentation, please see Allison Bly in College Counseling.
Juniors:
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College Counseling held its Winter Kickstart program last Saturday. Students learned about college criteria, building a list, and how to use AI to help create a list. All of the materials are posted in the Schoology Class of 2027 College Hub. Here is a recap of what was discussed.
Juniors, Sophomores, & Freshmen:
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College Counselors will be meeting with all 9th through 11th-grade students to help them select their classes for the next school year. This is a required meeting. Counselors will select classes for students who don’t schedule a meeting or who do not attend their scheduled appointment. Dr. Chaponot will be sending out detailed information regarding the scheduling process and all pertinent information will be in the Schoology Class Level Scheduling Hub. Who is my counselor?
Below are the course scheduling meeting dates for each grade level:
- 9th grade: Jan. 20–Mar. 5
- 10th grade: Jan. 20–Feb. 6
- 11th grade: Feb. 9–Mar. 6
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College Counseling will host the next Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, February 10, in the Library. We will discuss how to utilize college websites to your advantage when it comes to researching schools. Join us as we uncover where to look, what to look for, and how to keep track of what you learn to determine if it is a school that could be a good fit for you! Students can register here.
Sophomores & Freshmen:
Carondelet shares these opportunities for informational purposes only. We do not affiliate with or endorse any particular organizations.
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Freshman Families Still in Need Volunteer Points?
We have lots of volunteer opportunities to choose from, and we would love to see you. Take a look at our Volunteer Webpage, and join us for a Parents Guild or Fathers Club meeting.
Carondelet Parents Guild February Meeting
All Carondelet parents and guardians are invited to our February meeting on Wednesday, February 18, at 6:30 PM in the Carondelet Convent Community Room. Meet other parents and get involved; it’s never too late! RSVP Today!
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Register Now: She Learns Leadership Workshop
Please share with families who have daughters in 6th–8th grade! Register now for the She Learns Leadership workshop on Sunday, March 1, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The cost is $25 and includes supplies. This engaging afternoon helps girls build confidence and leadership skills for high school and beyond, led by Carondelet’s Student Activities team and student leaders.
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Spread the Word! Camps & Clinics Registration is Open!
We are excited to welcome incoming 3rd through 8th-graders to Camp Carondelet this summer for fun in the sun. Our all-girls enrichment day camp is the perfect place to make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Hosted across five sessions in June and July, popular activities include cooking, escape room adventures, summer science, and swimming, just to name a few!
Searching for a Sports option? We also offer a variety of Girls’ Sports Clinics led by our regular-season coaches that will help your daughter sharpen her skills, learn new techniques, and prepare to play with greater confidence.
Summers @ Carondelet registration is open now! Learn more and register here. Questions? Contact Director of Community Engagement and Summer Programming Kimber Powers.
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School Store Orders
Pick up your orders in the Convent stairwell. Purchases are in alphabetical order. Contact the Proforma team if you cannot find your order.
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Thank You to Our Annual Event Sponsors!
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