Report Cards

Semester report cards will go out on Friday, January 17.

Schedule Changes

Schedule changes will be permitted on semester classes until Friday, January 17.

Events

We have two incredible events this week designed to help your students plan their perfect schedule for the upcoming year:

Elective Fair – Wednesday, January 15 (Block Lunch)

• What: Students can explore the wide range of electives offered at Carondelet!
• Where: Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation
• Who: Open to all students from both campuses.
• Why: It’s a great opportunity to visit each department and learn more about the classes available.

AP Open House – Friday, January 17 (X-Period)

• What: A chance for students to hear directly from teachers about Carondelet’s AP courses, with tips on succeeding in these challenging classes
• Where: Main Building (presentations start in the Inner Court at the beginning of X-Block)
• Who:
• Mandatory for AP Registrants: Students planning to register for AP courses next year must attend.
• Optional for All Students: Those curious about AP classes are welcome to attend any session.
• Why: AP courses can challenge students, prepare them for college, and help them grow academically.

This is a great opportunity for students to explore their academic options and prepare for an amazing year ahead!

"Year at a Glance" Calendars

“Year at a Glance” calendars for the next two school years, 2025-26 and 2026-27 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.

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 website.

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.

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 by the Dean of Students’ team to ensure compliance with the dress code.



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

Spread the Word—Registration for Camp Carondelet Opens Monday, January 27 (and spots fill up quickly)

We are excited to welcome incoming 3rd - 8th grade girls on campus this summer for fun under the sun at Camp Carondelet. 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! 

Registration opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, January 27. Complete the 2025 Interest Form here, or learn more on our website. For more information or questions, please contact Kimber Powers.

Seniors:

• College Counseling will be sending Mid-Year Reports, which include your grades from first semester to all the colleges you have applied to. Remember your next steps after you apply to college include updating MaiaLearning with decisions, what to do if you’re deferred, and noting due dates for housing, deposits, and financial aid.

Juniors:

• The College Kickstart Registration is open! During College Kickstart, college counselors help students through every step of the college search and application experience, from building your college list to filling out applications, writing your college essay, staying organized, and more! The series has expanded to include a one-day winter session (Saturday, January 25) focused on launching your college search, building your college list, and preparing for applications. Learn more and register here by Wednesday, January 15.

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors:

• Are you starting to look for summer opportunities? Check out this helpful resource: Summer Enrichment Programs.

Freshmen:

• On Thursday, January 16, College Counseling will host a virtual Freshman Parent College Night to introduce freshman parents to our program, set expectations and introduce them to the course scheduling process. Register for the event here.

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

Soccer SOS

Come out and Support Our Sisters (SOS) on Tuesday, January 14 at the Carondelet Athletics Complex (CAC) as our soccer program competes against San Ramon Valley. JV will play at 4:30 PM and Varsity at 6:30 PM.

Spring Sports Tryouts

Spring Sports tryouts will be during the week of February 10. Please complete the Athletics Registration form as soon as possible if your daughter will be trying out for a spring sport.

Please join the upcoming informational meeting on Tuesday, January 21, at 7:00 PM on Zoom to learn more about the amazing STEM trip. Register for the meeting here.

We will travel to Reykjavík, Hvolsvöllur, Vik, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Langjökull in beautiful Iceland. Take a dip in the Blue Lagoon, hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, taste bread made with geothermal heat, have a chance to view the Northern lights, explore man made ice caves, and so much more! To get the best price and discount be sure to register by Saturday, February 1, as prices may increase. Contact Samantha Lawson with any questions or visit the Trip Site for more information.

It's Almost Time for Crab Feed ’25!

Please reserve the evening of Saturday, February 22, for a crab-tastic evening to dine on succulent crab and tri-tip, dance the night away to the live tunes of Fast Times, and donate in support of Carondelet’s Sisterhood Fund. Tickets go on sale soon!

This event is 21+. 

New Year, New You! Come to a Parent Guild Meeting

Start the new year off right! RSVP today for our first Parents Guild meeting of 2025 on January 15. We will be having staff from Student Activities as our speakers for the evening. We will also be discussing all of our Spring events coming up. Hope to see you all there. 

Check out our Spring Volunteer Opportunities

Parents, check out our Families webpage for updated Spring Volunteer Opportunities. Freshman families: there is still plenty of time to get all your volunteer points completed. 

The First Fathers Club Meeting of 2025 is Almost Here

RSVP today for our Fathers Club meeting on Wednesday, January 22. Our development team will be our speakers and they have a very special presentation for you to see. You don’t want to miss this one!

Power of Her

Q: When is an old, underutilized locker room not an old, underutilized locker room?

A: When it’s transformed into a world-class Performance Center!

Carondelet has been in the quiet phase of the Power of Her Campaign to completely transform our locker room space. This state-of-the-art facility will include a Movement Studio, Locker Lounge, Powder Room (with showers), Main Campus Training Room, and a Walkout Tunnel. We are SO excited to share details and invite our community to be a part of this wonderful and much-needed project. Stay tuned as we go public this month… or if you just can’t wait, please reach out to the Development Team to learn more!

Does Your Student Need a Tutor?

NHS Peer Tutoring Program is up and running for this school year! With more than 100 members of the National Honor Society (NHS) participating, we have a wide variety of students with expertise in multiple subjects and academic levels who are eager to assist their peers. Need A Tutor? (Form for any student looking for a peer tutor). Additionally, NHS tutors will be present at PowerLab every Monday through Thursday in the Library. If you have a student who would benefit from extra help, please remind them that a tutor specializing in Science, Math, and Language Arts will be available each day during PowerLab.

Step into the new year in style! Check out our online school store for Carondelet branded apparel and merch!

Some items (the custom sneakers and fire pit) require extra time to produce.