Carondelet Shirts on Friday

On Friday, October 17, we will be filming a special tribute to our CSJ sisters and we'd like our students in Carondelet spirit wear. All Carondelet students should wear Carondelet tops. They can wear regular Friday dress on bottoms.

Please Don’t Idle While Waiting for Your Student

As a reminder, we ask all families to turn off their engines while parked on campus or on the neighboring streets during afternoon pick-up. Idling (keeping your car running while stopped) creates unnecessary air pollution that affects both our environment and the health of those nearby. Our Arkell Road neighbors have shared concerns about the exhaust and air quality during dismissal times, and we want to be good stewards of our community. Thank you!

New Family Orientation Recording Available

For those of you who were unable to attend the New Family Orientation on Thursday, September 4, you can now watch the recorded webinar here. This 60-minute session focuses on the transition to high school and the support and resources we have in place at school. 

Bus Schedule Changes for the Week of Oct. 13–17

Please be aware of the bus schedule changes for this week. See the schedule below.

Frosh Day of Service is this Wednesday!

Wednesday, October 15, is the 12th annual Frosh Day of Service. This is a special day when the entire freshman class engages in the Carondelet mission of “serving our dear neighbor.” Read this letter for more information about this day of service. Questions? Contact Campus Minister for Community & Social Advocacy Vanessa Miranda via email.

Logging Volunteer Hours

This is a friendly reminder that students should be logging volunteer hours right after they’ve completed a volunteer opportunity. For help on logging your hours, visit Mobileserve.

Fall Sports Senior Night Recognitions

Senior recognitions for fall sports start this week. Let’s congratulate our senior athletes at their games. Schedule is above.

SOS Games This Week—Come out and Support Our Sisters!

• Thu Oct 16: Golf vs. Cal High @ Boundary Oak, 5:30 PM
• Sat Oct 18: Rugby vs. TBA @ CAC, first game at 10:00 AM

Carondelet Student-Athlete College Info Night

Student-athletes and parents/guardians are invited to join our Student-Athlete College Information Night on Monday, October 20, at 6:30 PM on Zoom. RSVP and learn more here.

Fall Commitment Day Ceremony for Collegiate Sport Athletes

The Fall Commitment Day Ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 12. If you are signing with a college, please make sure to fill out the Commitment Day Form as soon as possible. Please submit by Wednesday, October 22, to be included in our Fall Commitment Day Ceremony. 

Winter Sports Tryouts and Athletic Clearance 

Interested in playing soccer or basketball? Winter sports tryouts begin on Monday, November 3. All students must complete their Athletic Clearance by Monday, November 3, before participating in tryouts. Make sure to select all the sports you plan on trying out for during the 2025–26 school year. If you have questions regarding athletic clearance, you can reference our website or reach out to our Head Athletic Trainer Chad Abbott.

Make Sure You Are Subscribed to Emergency Updates

In the event of a schoolwide emergency, Carondelet has the capability to alert parents/guardians via email, phone call, and/or text messaging through a service called SchoolMessenger. In order for you to receive text messages from Carondelet in an emergency situation, you must opt in to this service.

To opt in now, text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.

If you believe you’ve already opted in, you can text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587 again to confirm your status. If you previously had a student at a school that uses SchoolMessenger (such as De La Salle), your opt-in may already be active—unless you chose to opt out.

We will be testing our emergency notification system soon, so it is important that you know whether or not you are subscribed. Please direct any questions to the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, Jill Okimoto.

All Students and Families:

• RSVP today for the Carondelet & De La Salle Student-Athlete College Information Night on Monday, October 20, at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Parents are encouraged to attend this Zoom call! More information here.
• Visiting College Athletics Panel:
• D1: Richy Turner, Director of Student Athlete Development at the University of Nevada, Reno
• D2: Brian Ceccon, Associate AD at Chico State
• D3: Whitman College
• NAIA: Chris Morrison, AD at Hope International University (Fullerton, CA)
• Junior College: Matt Markovich,AD, Dean of Kinesiology at Santa Rosa JC

Seniors:

• Wednesday, October 15, is a school day that has been set aside for you to work on college applications. Plan to attend the virtual Workshop Wednesday sessions that pertain to your applications. We hope you find this day helpful, and we expect that you will use it in a productive way. Zoom links are posted on Schoology.
• Session 1: 9:30–11:30 AM—Cal State University (CSU) Application Workshop
• Session 2: 11:45–12:15 PM
• Completing the STARS (Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System) required by colleges on this list OR
• UC Application Academic History Section
• The remainder of the day should be spent working on college applications, revising your Common Application essay, writing supplements and UC PIQs, searching for scholarships, researching majors, etc.

Juniors and Seniors: 

• College reps have been visiting Carondelet and De La Salle campuses. All juniors and seniors are able to attend these presentations with teacher approval at least 48 hours in advance. Make sure to check Maia weekly for up-to-date information on visits and to register. Some of the schools that have just signed up to visit include: Chapman University, Claremont McKenna, Seattle University, and Johns Hopkins. Pass for Rep Visits.

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors:

• The College Money Method webinar, Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid, is for freshman and sophomore families and will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, November 11, at 6:30 PM. Register now!

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

Carondelet Community Coffee coming to you!

Come and join your Carondelet Community for morning coffee and conversation. On Friday, October 17, we will meet at Starbucks, 1472 First Street, in Livermore at 9:00 AM. RSVP today.

Carondelet Parents Guild Meeting

All Carondelet parents and guardians are invited to our next meeting on Wednesday, October 22, at 6:30 PM in the Carondelet Convent Community Room. Our 15-minute speaker will discuss awareness and safety around social media and the digital world. RSVP today!

Join the Carondelet Virtual Book Club!  

All alumnae, parents, guardians, and grandparents of the Carondelet community are invited to join the Carondelet Virtual Book Club!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, on Zoom. Our current book is James by Percival Everett. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your literary horizons and engage in lively discussions. Sign-up here to be part of the CHS book club.

Junior Ring Donations Needed

Calling all Carondelet families! Our Junior Ring Ceremony is in need of donations. Please take a look at our donation and volunteer sign-up page and see how you can help our amazing Junior Class event. 

Preparing for a Teen Driver–Free Parent Info Night

On Tuesday, October 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, at De La Salle's Br. Celestine Cormier Theatre, Greenlight Driver Training will be hosting a Parent Information Night. Greenlight Driver Training founders Jason Zimmerman and Josh Hurley will lay out the steps to acquiring a license and provide some foundational tips on how to approach behind-the-wheel driver training with your teen. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP ahead of time.

Spread the word! Register for our Autumn Middle School Flag Football Mini Clinic on Thursday, October 16, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. Hosted by Head Coach Joe Lofton and current student-athletes, this fun after-school clinic is open to current 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade girls who want to practice their skills, learn new techniques, and be inspired by the game.

All clinic participants are invited to stay and watch our Varsity team take on Pittsburg High School for an anticipated season finale match! The registration fee is $30 and includes a t-shirt, a light snack, and free entry to the evening event. Spaces are limited!

Travel to Italy for Spring Break 2026

This is a great opportunity for anyone who want to go on the trip to Italy during Spring Break 2026! The tour operator (ACIS) has granted an extension of the early bird price to Monday, October 20. Learn more about the trip here. Questions? Contact Franco Reguzzoni at De La Salle.

Online Auction Donations Needed

We are excited to begin preparing for this year’s Visions of Christmas! One of the highlights of the season is our Online Auction, and we invite you to be part of its success.

If you, or your business, would like to contribute an item, service, or experience, your generosity will directly support Carondelet students and programs. We have created a gift registry to provide suggestions for those who would like guidance in selecting a contribution.

To donate or learn more, please contact Development Manager Mandy Sullivan or fill out the donation form. Thank you for helping us make Visions of Christmas a truly special celebration!