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Please join the Chorus, Chorale, Concert Choir, Concert Band and Jazz Band at our annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Gym. 

Featuring over 150 CHS/DLS students bringing you everything from holiday music to "classics from the choral canon" to folk songs and spirituals.

Click on the YouTube video above to hear a sampling of two songs.

TONIGHT: Class of 2013 - Financial Aid Evening

Parents/guardians of the Class of 2013 do you have questions or concerns about paying for college? If so, please join us for the joint CHS and DLS Financial Aid Information Evening tonight, Tuesday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Garaventa Center.

Mr. Norman Caito, Director of Financial Aid at the University of San Francisco will be speaking to Carondelet and De La Salle families about the different types of financial aid and will also walk parents and students through the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and speak about the Cal Grant program.

This is an important meeting for all senior parents, regardless of whether or not you think you qualify for financial aid.

 

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Yesterday, Carondelet welcomed Sister Simone Campbell to speak with our students and faculty about how Catholic Social Teachings apply to the economy.  Sister continued the conversation of the economic issues that were raised at the Clare Dunn Forum in October, especially around the disparity in the distribution of wealth.  Sister's reflections based on the encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, CARITAS IN VERITATE,  sparked controversy and challenged all of us to find ways to live out the mission of Jesus in our times, to work for justice with charity...

Sr. Simone is a Sister of Social Service, a leader, a facilitator, a lawyer and a poet. Currently she is the Executive Director of NETWORK, a national Catholic social justice lobby in Washington, D.C.  Over the past few months Sister Simone led the "Nuns on the Bus" nine state tour to lift up the needs of people who live in poverty.

Several emails today concerning our assembly with Sr. Simone Campbell yesterday have prompted me to write.  Over the past years we have brought many guest speakers and programs into school life.  Sometimes the issues can be seen as "controversial" .... Global warming, Immigration, Animal Rights, the Economy, speakers of other faiths.  All have been met with some measure of support AND some measure of concern.  It is simply fact that we all see from our own perspective. While we realize that we "can't please all of the people all of the time"  know that we strive to make sure our guests live out the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church AND the Mission of Carondelet. 

This year we are focusing explicitly on the Catholic Social Principles.  As a school we work in partnership with parents/guardians so we always hope that the ideas expressed by the speaker or outside program reaches home and that the dialogue continues around dinner, a fire or in the car ride!  In these conversations, sometimes very messy conversations, much learning can take place.  

As always we welcome your comments and questions.  If you are interested in recommending a speaker or program that you think will benefit students at CHS, please give me a call.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Libby

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Help support our choral program and get comfy for finals!

The choirs are going to compete in Anaheim this spring and as a fundraiser will be selling "sweats for finals" passes. Each student may purchase a pass for $10.00 that will give her permission to wear sweats for finals. 

Passes will be on sale on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the music room at break and lunch, and on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the music room at break and the inner court at lunch.

Sweats dress code (please use good judgment):
High school/college sweatpants.
No yoga pants, leggings, or dance pants.
Wear crew neck t-shirts or CHS Friday uniform attire on top.
Any writing on shirts or sweatshirts needs to be appropriate. Friday attire shoes, no open toed shoes, slippers or sandals.

Now isn't that music to your ears?

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College Counselors and teachers must be notified of any last minute additions of colleges or changes by Friday, December 7.

Please remember, school will be closed from December 14 to January 7 for the Christmas holidays and no School Reports or transcripts can be sent during the holidays.

Seniors needing assistance with applications or letters of recommendation should come to the College & Career Center this week.

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Students!  Need some extra help understanding the material in a class?  Our National Honor Society students are available for tutoring help.  Simply send a request to carondeletnhs@gmail.com and you will be connected to an NHS tutor. It's FREE!  What do you have to lose? 

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Students may now sign up for 3rd or 4th quarter (7th period) Driver's Ed with Mr. Bradford at De La Salle. 

To sign up, see Mr Bradford at DLS in room 201 or call 288-8100 x 7007.

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Since we have hit the end of the semester and cold and flu season, illnesses, appointments, and lost and found have made for a very busy Attendance Office.

Here are a few reminders that will help you, your daughter and Mrs. Menconi during these last two weeks:

• Please send a written note in the morning to the Attendance Office the day your daughter needs to leave school early.
• A doctor's note or doctor's stamp are required when returning from a medical appointment.
• Please remember that drop-offs (lunches, homework, sports bags, etc.) should be taken to the Attendance Office.
• Please have your daughter check lost and found the day of and the day after item has been lost.  Items are donated at the end of each month.

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The end of semester one is quickly approaching.  The PowerSchool portal will be closing December 11 to give teachers enough time to finish grading assignments and finals before submitting semester grades.  The PowerSchool portal will open January 3 for you and your daughter to view semester 1 grades. 

If there are any questions or concerns related to the semester 1 grades your daughter earned, please contact the teacher at that time.  Any grade change must occur before January 8 at 8:00 a.m. (See section 1.11 in the Student Handbook for details.)

Those students who have 4th period study hall, may leave school after their 6th period final on Thursday, Dec. 13. 

While it may still be 2012, the leaders in student activities are already busy planning a not-to-be-missed Girls' Night Out set for Friday, January 11, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

For only $10, students will enjoy an evening filled with pizza, movies, Wii, make-up, henna tattoos, snacks and MUCH more!  Students can wear their favorite pj's and bring a blanket or sleeping bag and pillow and get ready to RELAX and have FUN!

Also, keep your ears and eyes open for some amazing gift baskets that we will be raffling off!

Save the date and buy your tickets now!  Better yet, make sure your friends come by buying them tickets for Christmas!

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