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Registration for Summer Math Courses is Now Open

Summer Math provides students the opportunity to advance within the program's math curriculum and create additional flexibility in their academic schedules. Incoming freshmen should wait to register until after receiving their Math Placement Exam results. Learn more and register here.

Attendance & Safety Updates: Early Outs & Late Arrivals 

We want to remind our school community of our expectations regarding student attendance and early dismissals. Students are expected to remain on campus for all scheduled classes and events throughout the school day. Early dismissals, late arrivals, and absences should be reserved for extenuating circumstances or appointments that cannot be scheduled outside of school hours.

Additionally, our campus is closed during the school day. Recently, we have seen an increase in requests for students to leave campus for lunch. Please note that early dismissals for lunch will only be granted in one-off emergency situations. These are not intended for students to routinely leave campus to pick up lunch or run errands.

We appreciate your support in ensuring that students remain engaged in their learning for the full school day. If you have any questions, please contact the Attendance Office.

In this issue of the Carondeletter:

• A word from our President, Jessica Mix ’99, The Roots of the Power of Her
• The Power of Her
• The Arts by Principal of Academics Elizabeth Chaponot, Ph.D.
• Le Puy Pilgrimage: Unifying Love for 375 Years by Principal of Student Life and Mission Jennifer Reinwald
• Ven A Ver DC
• Athletics: Highlights, National Talent
• Annual Financial Report and Stewardship
• Parents Guild, Fathers Club, and Grandparents Club
• 2025 Baccalaureate & Commencement
• Alumnae Class Notes
• Career Fair, Reunions, and In Memoriam

Read the 2026 Carondeletter—The Power of Her

Spring Sports Postseason is Coming! 

Follow our spring sports teams on the NFHS Network as they enter league and NCS postseason competitions.

2026–27 Sports Information 

Fall and winter sports teams are starting to schedule open gym, open field, and preseason conditioning. If you’d like to participate, please reach out to the head coach for their schedule. Anyone is welcome to attend. Spring sport athletes who are currently in season must give priority to their sport and have permission from their coach. 

• Volleyball Open Gym - Stephanie Cline 
• Basketball Open Gym - Shawn Hipol
• Cross Country Preseason Conditioning - Jenn Ricketts
• Flag Football Open Field - Joe Lofton

Open Student Parking Begins May 14

Beginning Thursday, May 14, Carondelet students with a valid driver’s license may park on a first-come, first-served basis in the following areas:

• The back parking lot (located behind the Gym, back 40s classrooms, and the Convent)
• Along Treat Blvd., just past the flagpole

Approved parking areas are marked in green on the map below. Please review the map carefully to ensure you are parking in a designated student area, and please be mindful of all reserved parking spaces marked in red. 

Reminder: Students may not park in the Convent Lot or the lot near the Chapel (unless they have a permit for that location), the covered garage/back gate area, in EV charging stations, or directly in front of the Academic Building.

Finals Snacks Still Need Donations

Help us fuel up the girls during finals week. We are low on donations for the three days we serve snacks to the students at the end of May. Please consider donating today!

Seniors! It’s Time to Donate Your CHS Uniforms and Spiritwear

It's time to donate!! We are now accepting Carondelet uniform, spiritwear, and DLS clothing items. Please drop off clean, stain-free, and rip-free items in Ms. Gutierrez's office or the Attendance office. Proceeds from the Used Uniform Sale on August 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM will go toward all events that the Parents Guild hosts throughout the year to support our students.

Grandparent Potluck Luncheon Registration is Open!

The Grandparent Potluck Luncheon will be on Tuesday, May 19, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Garaventa Center. All Carondelet Grandparents are welcome! RSVP here.

Last Parents Guild Meeting Pot Luck

Carondelet Parents, join us as we celebrate all the hard work we have done this year at our potluck meeting on Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 PM in the Convent Community room. RSVP today!

Juniors:

• Parents and Guardians, please take a moment to complete the Parent Survey in Maia. Your input is very helpful when College Counselors write letters of recommendation for your child. If you can’t remember how to log in, click Forgot Password and follow the prompts.
• You can still sign up for the next session of College Kickstart, June 1–4. Students will work on college essays, the Common Application, and UC Personal Insight Questions. Learn more and register here. If the fee is a concern, please reach out to your College Counselor. 
• Registration is now live for all 2026–27 ACT test dates. This is a great time to map out a testing timeline and secure early fall dates for college applications. View the full schedule here.

Sophomores & Juniors:

• The University of Pennsylvania shared some reminders if you are visiting colleges this summer:
• Book early. Visit calendars tend to fill quickly, so students should check institutional websites now and secure spots as soon as schedules are available.
• Be intentional. Encourage students to reflect on why they are visiting a particular campus. Are they hoping to get a first impression? Compare options? Speak with current students or faculty? A clear purpose helps them engage more thoughtfully.
• Prepare questions in advance. Students may feel unsure about what to ask during a visit. Coming prepared with a few questions can help them feel more confident and ensure they gather the information most relevant to them.
• Take notes. After several visits, details can blend together. Writing down impressions, highlights, and questions can make it easier to reflect later.
• Explore virtual options. For students who are unable to travel, many institutions offer virtual information sessions and campus tours.

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

Our students and community are thriving in the new Boscacci Performance Center and the spaces are filled with fun, focus, creativity, and collaboration.

Thank you to our donors for helping make this project come together as quickly and efficiently as it did. There are still opportunities to be part of this Carondelet chapter.

Every contribution to this campaign matters.

Gifts of $1,000+ are recognized on the Power of Her Donor Wall in the new Gym Lobby. Space naming opportunities in the Boscacci Performance Center and at the CAC—including seven lockers—are still available for those who wish to leave a lasting legacy.

Give Here Today. The Time is NOW!

Sign Up for Adventure Week Sessions!

Get ready to level up your daughter's summer with our Adventure Week Sessions this June and July!

Spread the Word - July is now open to rising 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade girls!

These off-site adventures promise a week filled with fun memories around the Bay Area. Join us for trips to The Oakland Zoo, Urban Air Adventure Park, a Giants game, and so much more!

Register today! LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!

Sign Up for Girls Sports Clinics!

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.