The Countdown to Finals is On!

Believe it or not, we're already counting down to the end of the semester! While finals begin Tuesday, December 15, students have fewer school days remaining than the calendar might suggest.

📅 Twenty-four instructional days left before finals!

📝 November 16: Next progress reports, an important opportunity to check grades and make adjustments.

🦃 November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break (no classes).

🎯 December 15: Finals begin!

With additional days off on November 6 and 11, the time will go quickly! Now is the time to stay on top of assignments, connect with teachers during office hours, and take advantage of the LearningHub and teacher office hours.

If you are interested in the PeerKonnect peer tutoring program, reach out to Director of Academic and Learning Support Michael Schooler.

A little attention now can make a big difference in December!

Need a Tutor?

Carondelet’s new peer tutoring platform, PeerKonnect, is up and running. On this platform, students can browse our National Honor Society tutors to find the right match and schedule tutoring appointments. Students can also use the filter feature to find tutors with expertise in specific classes in which they need support. Tutoring takes place on the Carondelet campus from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM every day. Follow these instructions to set up a learner account on PeerKonnect. This video can also help walk you through the process. Questions? Contact Michael Schooler.

Carondelet families, help us spread the word! Invite your 7th- and 8th-grade friends and family to our Open House on Sunday, November 15, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. 

They will experience a rally, meet club leaders, attend academic demos, tour campus, and experience the Sisterhood in action.

All Saints' Day

Today, on All Saints’ Day, we honor and remember the Saints who are in Heaven.

Native American Heritage Month

Throughout November, the DEI Council will host on-campus events to celebrate and honor Native Americans, their culture, and their history.

Student Winter Outerwear & Uniform Reminders

With the cooler months upon us, students may now wear plain, solid-colored outerwear jackets or raincoats over their Carondelet or De La Salle sweatshirts for warmth and protection from the weather. Please remember that flannels, fuzzy sweatshirts, and non-uniform sweatshirts are not permitted.



During colder weather, black leggings or tights are always allowed—and encouraged—under uniform skirts. However, sweatpants, pajama pants, and non-approved athletic team warm-ups are not part of the school uniform and should not be worn.

School Bus Safety Updates

As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, dash cameras have recently been installed on our school buses. These cameras record the road and portions of the bus interior (primarily focused on the driver) to support safe driving and accident prevention.

This is also a great time to remind families of our bus safety expectations! Students should remain seated, facing forward, and buckled while the bus is in motion, use appropriate voice levels, and avoid disruptive behavior. Eating, drinking (except water in securely closed bottles), and changing clothes are not permitted on the bus. Students should also use earbuds when listening to music and take all belongings and trash with them.



Students who do not follow bus safety expectations may be referred to the campus deans. Thank you for helping us keep our buses safe and comfortable for everyone!

Fathers Club Meeting Coming Soon

Carondelet Dads, you won’t want to miss our Wednesday, November 11 meeting, so RSVP soon. We will welcome the Carondelet Wellness Counselors as our speakers, have dinner together, and share some quick updates about the club.

Carondelet Coffee Connections is Coming to You!

Our last Fall Coffee Connections will be on Friday, November 13, at Peet’s Coffee in Alamo Plaza. RSVP to join us for coffee!

Father-Daughter Bowling 

Come have some fun with us at Father-Daughter Bowling night on Saturday, November 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Clayton Valley Bowl. Let us know you'll join us for bowling!

Carondelet Book Club

Did you know Carondelet has a book club? We do, and it is open to all Carondelet parents, guardians, alumnae, and grandparents. We meet over Zoom every month to discuss the current book. Contact Parent Engagement Manager Candi Mannoni to join.

Fall Sports Update

• Cross Country and Tennis: Both teams will compete in their EBAL championship competitions this week.
• Flag Football: Cougars beat the Jesse Bethel Jaguars in the first round of NCS playoffs and advanced to the quarterfinals. 
• Golf: The varsity team plays in the NCS tournament Monday, November 2, at Monarch Bay Golf Course in San Leandro. 
• Volleyball: Varsity girls won their first-round NCS match against Archie Williams and will move on to the quarterfinals.
• Water Polo: Congratulations to the varsity team for finishing the season as EBAL champions! The team will move on to NCS playoffs Saturday, November 7.

Follow Our Fall Sports Teams 

NCS playoff games, scores, and brackets are posted on MaxPreps. Watch livestream games on the NFHS Network. Purchase tickets to games at GoFan.

Winter Sports Tryouts

Our winter sports tryouts are this week, 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.

Winter Sports Tryouts Schedule

Basketball (Carondelet Gymnasium)

• Mon. Nov. 2: All levels at 5:30–7:30 PM
• Tue. Nov. 3: Frosh & JV at 5:30–7:00 PM; Varsity at 7:00–8:30 PM
• Wed. Nov. 4: Frosh & JV at 3:30–4:30 PM; Varsity at 4:00–5:30 PM
• Thu.–Fri.: TBD; additional tryout day if needed

Soccer (Carondelet Athletic Complex)

• Mon. Nov. 2: Frosh at 4:00–5:30 PM; JV & Varsity at 5:45–7:15 PM
• Tue. Nov. 3: Frosh at 4:00–5:30 PM; JV & Varsity at 5:45–7:25 PM
• Wed. Nov. 4: Frosh at 4:00–5:30 PM; JV & Varsity at 5:45–7:25 PM
• Thu.–Fri.: TBD; additional tryout day if needed

Open Field and Gym

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

• Track & Field Preseason Conditioning: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:10 PM at the DLS track
• Lacrosse: No lacrosse open field this week

Please note: the eNews is created on Thursdays and may not include every sport update. For up-to-date athletics results and information, please follow Carondelet Cougars and the individual teams on Instagram.

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. 

Sophomores & Freshmen:

• The College Money Method is offering a workshop on Monday, November 16, at 6:30 PM, about Navigating Today’s College Pricing and Financial Aid. Register for the workshop here (pw: chscmm).

Freshmen:

• Big game days or city adventures? Close to home or somewhere new? College Counseling invites freshmen and sophomores to our next Lunch and Learn: Your College Life—What Could it Look Like? Join us in the library on Tuesday, November 10, from 11:20 AM to 12:00 PM to explore what makes a college a good fit for YOU. Bring your lunch, your iPad, and your curiosity! Students can register here using their school-issued Gmail account. Learn more by checking out this flyer.

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

Ticket Sales are Open! Get Tickets Here!

Holiday Market

Wednesday, November 18, 5:00–8:00 PM

Check out our participating vendors!

20% of proceeds from the evening are donated back to Carondelet!

Tree Drawing

Oct. 7–Nov. 19

Our tree themes are officially here! Each tree is valued at over $5,000!

ParTea

Sold out; join the waitlist

Learn more about Visions of Christmas on our website.

Volunteer Openings Available

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

Winton Volunteer Service Award - Start Logging Hours Now!

The Winton Volunteer Service Award recognizes students who complete an extraordinary amount of service hours. Students are recognized in the spring semester. Check out the Frosh and Soph info sheet or the Junior and Senior info sheet to learn about the number of hours required to be eligible. Contact Vanessa Miranda with any questions.

Say “Congratulations!” to your senior in a way that’s as special as she is. Each year, the yearbook staff sells Dedication/Tribute spaces to senior families in the yearbook. Sales started on September 1 and will continue until December 31.

This year, we will be utilizing the Yearbook Forever website for all yearbook ad creation. See below for ad sizing and pricing. After choosing your ad size, you have two options:

1. Have the School Design My Ad: Submit message and photos for our award-winning Yearbook Staff to design. Digital pictures need to be formatted as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF.
2. Upload My Finished Ad: Create your own ad that is ready to be published.

Questions? Please contact the yearbook adviser Faith Ripoli via email or by phone at (925) 686-5353 ext. 324.