Spread the Word! Camps & Clinics Registration Opens on Monday, January 12

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 opens on Monday, January 12, at 4:00 PM. Learn more here and fill out an inquiry form to be notified when registration opens. Questions? Contact Director of Community Engagement and Summer Programming Kimber Powers.

Attendance Reminders

Regular attendance is essential for student learning, success, and community building. Our goal is for all students to strive for 90% attendance, which is 8 full-day absences or fewer and 5 class absences or fewer throughout the semester. At the same time, student health and safety come first. Please keep your child home if they are sick, especially if they have a fever or significant respiratory symptoms. Thank you for partnering with us to support both consistent attendance and a healthy school community.

Dress Uniform Day This Friday

Friday will be a dress uniform day in honor of our Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service.

Uniform Enforcement

Following our Student Handbook expectations, including wearing the proper uniform, is an important way we show respect and commitment to our community values. If you need more information about our uniform program, please visit our Uniform Information webpage.

We want to partner with parents and guardians to ensure all students meet uniform expectations this semester. Please take a moment to check in with your student(s) and confirm that they have the appropriate uniform pieces ready for school. This includes a Lands’ End or Dennis Uniform skirt that falls below their finger tips.

To help maintain our standards:

• Multiple uniform violations will result in a 30-minute detention and parent notification.
• In certain cases, students may also be asked to change in the Deans’ Office to ensure compliance with the dress code.



We appreciate your support and understanding as we work together to uphold our community values.

"Year at a Glance" Calendars

“Year at a Glance” calendars for the next two school years, 2026–27 and 2027–28, are now available. These calendars include dates for the start and end of the year, school holidays, Faculty/Staff professional development (PD) days, select key events, and school breaks.

Course Selection & Academic Planning for 2026–27

We are beginning course planning for the 2026–27 school year with a refreshed process that gives students a more active role in shaping their schedules. Students will use their transcript, a new prerequisite guide, and a Schoology planning tool to draft course selections, followed by an individual meeting with their college counselor. More details were shared last week via email.

Next week, students will also have two key opportunities to explore academic options:

• Elective Fair (Wed. Jan 14; Block Lunch): An opportunity to learn about Carondelet’s elective offerings across departments.
• AP Open House (Fri. Jan. 16; X-Period): Required for students planning to take AP courses; all students are welcome.



Event details will be shared in Schoology. We encourage families to ask students about what they learn as they begin planning for next year.

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.

Crab Feed is Back! - Sat. Feb. 21, 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.

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, January 14! 

Sign Up Here to Volunteer at Crab Feed!

Spring Sports Tryouts Begin Week of February 9 

Spring sports include Lacrosse, Softball, Track & Field, Beach Volleyball, Swim & Dive, Stunt, Rugby, and Badminton. All students must complete their Athletic Clearance by Monday, February 9, to participate in tryouts. If you have questions regarding athletic clearance, you can reference our Athletics Website or reach out to Head Athletic Trainer Chad Abbott. A detailed tryout schedule will follow soon. 

Watch and Follow Our Winter Sports Teams

Follow the Carondelet Soccer and Basketball schedules on our Athletics Website or MaxPreps. You can watch games live on the NFHSnetwork.

Winter Sports Updates

Basketball: Congratulations to our varsity team for making it to the final championship game at the ‘Iolani Classic Nike Invitational tournament in Hawaii. Varsity is currently 4-0 in the EBAL and 13-3 overall. The basketball program also hosted its 5th Annual Sabrina Ionescu Showcase over the holiday break which included a youth basketball clinic and Sabrina herself. 

Soccer: Our soccer teams hosted two tournaments this winter season and an alumnae game (see photo below). It was great to see alum come home to play and train with us at the CAC. Soccer will host their SOS game against Monte Vista on Tuesday, February 3, 6:30 PM at the CAC.

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 go on sale on Wednesday, January 14 at $40. 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.

Juniors:

• Register here for Winter Kickstart! A one-day winter session on Saturday, January 24, will focus on launching your college search, building your college list, and preparing for applications.

Juniors, Sophomores, & Freshmen:

• 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

Sophomores & Freshmen:

• The College Money Method webinar, Understanding How Colleges Assess Your Ability to Pay and Aid Eligibility, is Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 PM. Register today.



Freshmen:

• Register here for the Freshman Parent College Night on Zoom on Thursday, January 15. The College Counseling team will share a Program Overview including our college counseling philosophy, talk about ways to support your child as they navigate high school and begin thinking about college, provide an overview of our comprehensive college counseling program, and explain how students select classes for sophomore year.
• College Counselors will be presenting to 9th Grade Religion Classes on January 13 and 14. We will be discussing goals for freshman year, involvement, sophomore course scheduling, and four-year course planning.

Carondelet shares these opportunities for informational purposes only. We do not affiliate with or endorse any particular organizations.

January Fathers Club Meeting

We have another amazing meeting in the works you won’t want to miss! Carondelet's College Counseling team will speak to our dads, along with an amazing dinner and social time. Join us on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation. RSVP Today!

Alumnae Association Meeting, Wed. Jan. 14

Come check out the Cannon Wellness Center during our Alumnae Association Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, at 6:30 PM. We will discuss the remaining events for the year and would love to have you join us. RSVP here!

First Carondelet Parents Guild Meeting of 2026

All Carondelet parents and guardians are invited to our first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 21, at 6:30 PM in the Carondelet Convent Community Room. Come meet other parents and get involved! It’s never too late. RSVP Today!

Carondelet Volunteer Opportunities

Freshman families still needing those points? Carondelet parents looking to volunteer and meet other parents? Now is the time to get involved. Take a look at our Volunteer Opportunities page for all the fun we still have for the rest of our school year, including our super fun Crab Feed!

Stay Warm All Winter Long in Two New Puffer Jackets

We've added two new and exciting dress code approved puffer jacket options to our school store just in time for your holiday shopping!

And there are still great deals to be found in the Sale Section. Click the "Shop Now!" button to go to the school store, or click the images below to go directly to those items!