Quarter 1 Wrap-Up

Friday, October 3, marked the end of Quarter 1. Students who were absent for assessments or have late work that is still eligible for submission must contact their teachers right away. All make-up work is due by Friday, October 10, to be counted toward Quarter 1 grades. This is an important step to ensure grades are current and to move into Quarter 2 with a fresh start.

For those of you who were unable to attend the Sept 4, New Family Orientation, 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. 

Congratulations to the Cross Country Team and Gretchen Yakaitis '26

Cross country runner Gretchen Yakaitis took 1st place in the Nike Portland Cross Country Invitational varsity girls race with a time of 17:27!

Tennis SOS Game

Tennis plays their SOS game this week, Wednesday, October 8, 4:00 PM at the CAC. Come out and support our tennis sisters at their match up against San Ramon Valley. 

Fall Sports Liturgy 

On Friday, October 10, we will hold our Fall Sports Liturgy. This will be held in the Gym during X Block and is mandatory for all fall student-athletes. Please wear liturgy attire.

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.

Frosh Day of Service

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.” Permission slips were due Friday, October 3. Campus Ministry will follow up with families who have not yet submitted their permission slip. Read this letter for more information about this day of service. Questions? Contact Campus Minister for Community & Social Advocacy Vanessa Miranda via email.

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.

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!

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! 
• 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
• 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 will be posted on Schoology next week.
• Sessions will include how to fill out the California State University application, the STARS (Self Reported Academic Record) required by colleges on this list, and a review of the UC Courses and Grades 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.
• If you missed the first Money Method webinar, Succeeding in the Financial Aid Process, on Tuesday, September 30, you can find a recording on the Carondelet Resource Page (passcode: chscmm).

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: Santa Clara University, Dartmouth College, Tufts, Claremont McKenna, Chico State, and Johns Hopkins. Pass for Rep Visits.

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors:

• Students interested in learning more about studying STEM in college should join us for our October Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, October 8. We will be joined by a college rep from a national research university. She will discuss majors in the field, the importance of women in STEM, and how best to prepare for this pathway. Students can register here or through the link on Schoology. Check out this flyer to learn more.

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.

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 if you can donate for our amazing Junior Class event. 

Freshman Family Volunteer Commitment

Wow! Our Freshman families are stepping up and getting their points. A huge thank you to all of our new families getting involved with the Carondelet community. If you still need points, please take a look at our Volunteer Opportunities and see all the ways you can connect.

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!