Celebrating Self-Love

This October, our Wellness Team is celebrating self-love: recognizing our worth, embracing our individuality, and offering ourselves the same kindness we so freely give others. As young women, our students constantly receive messages about who they “should” be. Self-love reminds us that we don’t have to be perfect to be worthy. Instead, we can embrace ourselves as imperfect, growing, beautiful humans. As Dolly Parton reminds us, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” This month, we invite your daughters to celebrate exactly who they are. Please encourage them to check out our Cannon Events Calendar for daily offerings.

The City of Walnut Creek will be conducting road and pavement repairs for the next few weeks starting this week. The roadwork will affect Treat Blvd starting at Bancroft and ending at Winton, as well as Bancroft Road from Mayhew to Ygnacio Valley Rd. Please allow extra time to get to school in the morning if your commute is affected by this roadwork.

All outfits must align with basic dress code expectations: shirts with sleeves that fall below the waistline, shorts/skirts mid-thigh or longer, and closed-toed shoes. Leggings are permitted all week.

The dress code for the dance on Saturday is semi-formal. Questions about semi-formal attire can be directed to the Deans or Director of Student Activities.

Want to Learn?

Pull up a chair and pick up a tile! The Carondelet Alumnae Association invites you to join us at our first gathering on: 

Monday, October 19 | 7:00–9:00 PM

Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation

All alumnae, parents of alumnae, current parents and grandparents are invited, so feel free to share; just make sure each person submits an individual RSVP.

What to expect: Please come knowing the basics and ready to play through a game. All tables are independent play, but a few players will be on hand for quick questions about the card or a rule. We're not teaching lessons (or claiming to be experts!), but we're happy to help each other out. We will have small bites, drinks, prizes for our winners, and a raffle!

If you are interested in a class, please reach out to Lea Harrington. If there is enough interest we will set up some lessons with an instructor.  

Details in Registration Form



Questions? Reach out to Lea Harrington ’90 P’18 ’22 ’23.

The St. Marty’s Party Collection Drive has Begun!

Every year, we host children from the Monument Crisis Center, Community Youth Center, and Contra Costa Foster Friends for a Halloween Extravaganza. This is one of Carondelet’s longest traditions in which we directly serve and celebrate our community partnerships. We rely on donations and volunteers to help make this event happen. See photos from previous years on SmugMug.

Each 5th period is encouraged to bring in donations like bags of nut-free candy, stuffed animals with the tags, children’s books (ages 5–13), as well as monetary donations. We also have a Target Wishlist, and those donations will be sent directly to the school! Please note: in the gift message portion, please write your student’s name, as well as their 5th Period Teacher.

RSVP Today for the October Parents Guild Meeting!

All Carondelet parents are welcome. Meet other parents and listen to our amazing Wellness Counselors on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 PM. We will also have a quick meeting to go over what we are currently working on. RSVP Today!

Fathers Club Meeting Coming Soon

Carondelet Dads, you won’t want to miss our November meeting, so RSVP soon. We will be welcoming the Carondelet Wellness Counselors as our speakers, having dinner together, and sharing some quick updates about the club.

Seniors:

• We hosted Workshop Wednesday virtually this week where we went over the California State University application. Please refer to our Carondelet Guide for CSU Applications here.
• The FAFSA and CSS Profile are open. The College Money Method is offering workshops to walk you through the applications, step-by-step. You may register here (pw: chscmm).
• CSS Profile Live! With College Money Method - Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM
• FAFSA Live! With College Money Method - Saturday, October 24, 10:00 AM

Juniors:

• There is a mandatory Cougar U workshop on November 13 from 1:40 to 2:50 PM in the Garaventa. This is our first in-person workshop in the Cougar U series and will focus on steps to prepare for college. 

Seniors & Juniors:

• College reps are visiting Carondelet and De La Salle campuses! All juniors and seniors are able to attend these presentations with teacher approval and a filled out pass at least 48 hours in advance. Make sure to check Maia Learning weekly for up-to-date information on visits and to register.

Sophomores & Freshmen:

• The College Money Method is offering a workshop about Financial Aid. You may register here (pw: chscmm).
• Navigating Today’s College Pricing and Financial Aid - Monday, November 16, 6:30 PM

All Students & Families:

• The Carondelet & De La Salle Student-Athlete College Information Night is on Monday, October 26, at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Parents are encouraged to attend this Zoom! College Info Night RSVP, Information

Visiting College Athletics Panel:

• Division 1 - Theresa Barsanti - Director of Compliance - Vanderbilt University
• Division 2 - Marcie Haduca Covell - Asst. AD for Compliance, Senior Woman Administrator - Cal State East Bay
• Division 3 - Timothy Deman - Director of Athletics - Whitworth University
• NAIA - Steve Waldeck - Senior Associate AD - The Master's University
• Junior College - Tommy Abdenour - Director of Athletics - San Jose CC

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

Fall Sports Update

Fall season playoffs are upon us. The first round of our EBAL playoffs begin this week. Congratulations to the following teams who have made it to the EBAL Championship tournaments and playoffs. Tickets for all EBAL Championship events can be purchased on GoFan. 

Golf - Congratulations to the varsity team for finishing 1st in league. The EBAL Championship match will be held at Dublin Ranch Golf Course Monday 10/19. Congratulations to the following varsity athletes who have been selected to play. Lily Peng, Madison Delumen, Sawyer Fogel, Kalea Rideau, Stella Turrin, Julia Pope.

Volleyball - Volleyball girls secured the #4 spot in league this season which advances them to the EBAL championship tournament. Cougars will face off against Monte Vista at MVHS Tuesday 10/20, 6:00 pm. 

Flag Football - The varsity flag girls finished strong this season at 4th place. The EBAL championship tournament will be hosted at Amador Valley HS Wednesday 10/21. The varsity team will play against #1 seed Amador Valley 6:30 pm. If the Cougars win, they play again at 8:00 pm in the finals. 

Fall Commitment Day Ceremony for Collegiate Sport Athletes

Our Fall Commitment Day Ceremony is coming up on Wednesday, November 11. Athletes, if you are signing to play an NCAA college sport, we want to celebrate you. Please complete the commitment day form by Friday, October 23, to be included in our Fall Commitment Day ceremony.

Open Field and Gym

Anyone is welcome to attend open gym/field sessions. Athletes who are in a fall sport need to have permission from their coach to attend. 

Basketball - Basketball open gym schedule. 

Track & Field Preseason Conditioning -Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:15 PM at the DLS track. 

Lacrosse - Wednesday October 21, 4:00–5:00 PM 

Winter Sports Tryouts

Our winter sports tryouts are just around the corner, November 2-6. Winter sports include basketball and soccer. Any student wanting to try out must complete the athletic clearance registration process. Fall sport athletes who wish to try out for a winter sport must have permission from their fall sport coach.

Student Athlete College Info Night

Carondelet and DLS College Counselling and Athletics will host a student athlete college information meeting Monday October 26, 6:30 PM on zoom. This webinar is a great opportunity to hear from college level athletic directors and administrators about the student-athlete experience, recruiting process, and much more. RSVP your attendance by completing the college info night zoom registration form. Attendee zoom meeting link.

Ticket Sales are Open! 

ParTea SOLD OUT

Join the ParTea Waitlist

Wednesday November 18

4:00 PM

Holiday Market

Wednesday November 18

 5:00–8:00 PM

Tree Drawing

Oct. 7–Nov. 19

Learn more about all the Visions events on our website.

Volunteer Openings Available

There are still plenty of opportunities to help with decorating, setting up, and taking on a role during the two live events. Sign up to volunteer today!

Online Auction Donations Needed

Preparations are underway for this year’s Visions of Christmas, and we need your help making our Online Auction a success!

Individuals and businesses are invited to donate an item, service, or unique experience. Every contribution helps support Carondelet students and programs. Not sure what to donate? Browse our gift registry for ideas.

To learn more or contribute, please contact Development Manager Mandy Sullivan or complete our donation form.

Thank you for helping make Visions of Christmas a memorable celebration while supporting the young women of Carondelet!