Quarter 1 Report Cards

Quarter 1 report cards will be shared with students and families this week. These grades are officially recorded in PowerSchool and provide an important checkpoint on student progress. However, there is still plenty of time for growth before semester grades are finalized in December. Only semester grades appear on student transcripts, so this is a great opportunity to reflect on what's going well and where adjustments or additional support may be needed.

Frosh Day of Service is This Wednesday!

Wednesday, October 14, is the 13th 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.

Logging Volunteer Hours

This is a friendly reminder that students should log volunteer hours right after they’ve completed a volunteer opportunity. For guidance on logging your hours, visit our MobileServe webpage.

New Peer Tutoring Platform Launched!

We are excited to announce our new peer tutoring platform, PeerKonnect! Currently, we are offering peer tutoring in the following classes: Physics, Algebra 1, Geometry 9, World History, English 1, and Chemistry. Tutoring appointments take place on campus between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM and are held with National Honor Society tutors with expertise in a variety of subjects. Stay tuned for more course offerings in the coming weeks. 

If you would like to connect with a Carondelet tutor, check out these instructions for setting up a learner account on PeerKonnect. This video can also help walk you through the process. We are hopeful that this will provide another way for students to get academic support at Carondelet!

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 last year 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.

CORRECTED TICKET LINK! Homecoming Dances - Saturday, October 24

Carondelet and De La Salle Students! Get ready for a night of fun, dancing, and friends. Guest Passes are due to the Deans no later than Friday, October 16, at 3:00 PM. 

9th & 10th Grade Dance

6:00–9:00 PM

Carondelet High School Amphitheater

11th & 12th Grade Dance

6:45–9:45 PM

De La Salle Quad

Junior Ring Reception Donations Needed

Our very special Junior Ring Mass and Ceremony is right around the corner, and we need your help to make the reception a success. Please take a look at the food sign-up for this event today!

Carondelet Coffee Connections is Coming to Benicia

We are coming to your neighborhood! On Friday, October 16, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, we will be at One House Bakery at 918 First St, Benicia, CA 94510. RSVP today if you can make it. 

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.

Fall Sports Update 

Fall sports teams have been traveling this season for tournaments and invitational competitions and have seen lots of success. (See above photos.)

• Cross Country - 4th place at the Nike Portland Cross Country Invitational. 
• Volleyball - 1st place in the bronze division at the Nike Arizona Tournament of Champions. 
• Water Polo - 3rd place at the Arroyo Grande Fall Classic. 

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: Starts Wednesday, October 14, at the CAC from 4:00 to 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 De La Salle College Counseling and Athletics will host a student-athlete college information meeting Monday, October 26, at 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 by completing the NCAA Student-Athlete College Information Night Registration Form. Link to the Zoom Meeting here.

Follow Our Sports Teams

Find the fall sports team schedules on the Athletics website or MaxPreps. Watch live Flag Football, Water Polo, and Volleyball games on the NFHS network. Follow all our teams throughout the season on Carondelet Cougars Instagram.

Seniors

• Wednesday, October 14, is a school day set aside for you to work on college applications. Plan to attend our virtual Workshop Wednesday, where we will go over the California State University application. We hope you find this day helpful, and we expect that you will use it in a productive way.
• The FAFSA and CSS Profile are open. The College Money Method is offering workshops to walk you through the applications, step-by-step. Register for the workshops here (pw: chscmm).
• FAFSA Live! With College Money Method: Sunday, October 11, 3:00 PM
• CSS Profile Live! With College Money Method: Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM

Seniors & Juniors

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

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 and Guardians are encouraged to attend this Zoom! RSVP here for the Student-Athlete College Info Night and learn more here. Visiting College Athletic groups include:
• Division 1: Theresa Barsant, Director of Compliance at Vanderbilt University.
• Division 2: Marcie Haduca Covell, Asst. AD for Compliance, Senior Woman Administrator at Cal State East Bay
• Division 3: Timothy Deman, Director of Athletics at Whitworth University
• NAIA: Steve Waldeck, Senior Associate AD at The Master's University
• Junior College: Tommy Abdenour, Director of Athletics at San Jose CC

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

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!

Ready to start the driving process with your teen?

Please join us for a FREE presentation covering the steps to attaining a driver’s license and some tips on how to approach behind-the-wheel driver training with your teen.  

What: Parent Pit Stop: A Guide to Getting Your Teen Behind the Wheel 

When: Wednesday, October 14, 7:00–8:00 PM

Where: Br. Celestine Cormier Theatre at De La Salle

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 in the 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 is registered individually.

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! Register for Mahjong today! Questions? Reach out to Lea Harrington ’90 P’18 ’22 ’23.

Carondelet Faculty and Staff MAKE A STATEMENT!

This past week marked the end of our annual Faculty/Staff Fundraising Appeal, when all employees are invited to make a personal gift of support to an area of campus meaningful to them. For context, the national average philanthropic participation rate for secondary educational institutions is ~30%. The dedicated, mission-focused adults who serve at our school every day reached 99% participation within two weeks.

This collective endorsement of Carondelet’s priorities and vision is a testament to the dedication and passion with which our employees approach their jobs. Their commitment to our students is evident every day, and we are deeply grateful for their strong vote of confidence.

Here’s to the best in the business!

Sister Circles: Building a Legacy of Sisterhood

Sister Circles is a Carondelet tradition that encourages each graduating class to build a lasting legacy by supporting the Alumnae Tuition Assistance Fund. Beginning in freshman year, families have the opportunity to make gifts in honor of their daughter's class, culminating in a Senior Class Gift at graduation. These gifts help make a Carondelet education accessible to future students while teaching our daughters the importance of generosity, community, and giving back. Each class is permanently recognized in Carondelet's Inner Court, celebrating the impact they made together as a Sisterhood. 

Support Your Class Sister Circle Today 

This year, the Brinkley family has committed a $10,000 matching gift to help the Class of 2027 reach their goal of $25,000 and 50% class participation by Thursday, April 1. Every gift made brings us one step closer to unlocking the full match and maximizing our impact for future Carondelet students.