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JANUARY 19, 2016 
Jefferson Awards Students
Congratulations to our three Jefferson Awards student leaders, Maddie Coke '16, Violet Castle '16 and Lanvi Lu '16, who were recognized for their commitment to service at the Jefferson Awards Reception on January 13 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. The students were accompanied by Cindy Lawrence (Jefferson Awards Moderator) and Dr. Marcy Fox, her assistant.
#iCANHELP Student Assembly
iCANHELP

We are very excited to welcome back Kim Karr (#iCANHELP delete negativity on social media) to present at an all-school assembly this Friday, Jan. 22.  Kim will address the important issue of safe, responsible and respectful use of technology and social media with our students.  We encourage parents to continue the conversation at home.  This is a great opportunity to talk with your daughters about their perspective on the positives and negatives of social media, and how it impacts their daily lives.  

For more information please visit www.icanhelpdeletenegativity.org.
Carondelet Parent Association
Save the Date for Our Parent Education Night on Social Media

Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 10 for an important parent education event, "Your Teen, Social Media & The Internet: The Truth and Consequences." Learn the latest online trends, common pitfalls, potential liabilities along with new positive strategies so you and your teen can master and benefit from this rapidly changing landscape. The event will be held Wed, Feb. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Garaventa Center.  Click here for more information and to read about our featured speakers. Refreshments will be provided.

Visit the Parent Association page for a list of all the upcoming meetings.
  Blacklight Bash - This Friday!
blacklight bash
Buy your tickets today for this Friday's Blacklight Bash from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Tickets are only $10 and students who buy a ticket may wear basketball shorts, sports jerseys, Carondelet sweats or any baggy sweats that glow or jeans that glow.  Students may NOT wear leggings, jazz or yoga pants of any type. Students opting out of purchasing a ticket may wear Friday uniform with Carondelet spirit wear or a neon or white crew neck t-shirt.

Students who purchase a ticket will need to pick up a wristband on Friday morning in the Inner Court for admission.

Immediately following the dance, students are encouraged to show their Cougar Spirit and attend the basketball game against EBAL rival Monte Vista. Cheer on the Cougars and receive some special Cougar swag! Free pizza for Carondelet students at halftime of the Varsity game!  Go Cougars!
One Billion Rising - Coming Soon!
V-day "One Billion Rising" is less than a month away on Feb. 11, 2016.  T-shirts are now on sale for $15 through this link.  (The t-shirts are "Friday Uniform" approved and can be worn throughout the year.)
VDay T-shirt sale

What is ONE BILLION RISING?
One Billion Rising works to end violence against women. The campaign, launched in 2012, began because statistics show that, internationally, 1 in 3 women will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. This equals more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS around the world. Since it began, the movement has encompassed all survivors of gender violence. 

This year will mark Carondelet's fourth year of joining with communities around the world to dance and pray as part of the One Billion Rising global campaign.  

After last year's event, Sydney and Cassidy Tshimbalanga (class of 2016 & 2018) shared this reflection:  "Each day we experience a wonderful spirit of sisterhood at our school. One Billion Rising allows us to share a global experience of sisterhood with women and young girls around the world. We love the message, the energy and the excitement of the movement. As daughters of the US and Africa, we particularly share this movement with our sisters in the Congo."

Register for Our Mother-Daughter Retreat 
Mother Daughter Retreat Info

Young women of high school age and alumnae are invited to gather to spend special time with their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and other significant women in their lives. 

The $24 per person fee includes the Feb. 21 retreat, brunch, and beverage service. Follow this link to purchase your tickets today! Financial assistance is available. 

For more information or to inquire about financial assistance, please call Stacie Besagno, Personal Counselor and Director of Student Services, at 925.686.5353 x158 or Sister Joann Heinritz CSJ, Director of CSJ Spirituality and Mission, at 925.686.5353 x179

      
  Carondelet Basketball

Support the Sisterhood this Friday 
vs. EBAL Rival Monte Vista!

Following Friday's Blacklight Bash, Carondelet will be hosting a basketball doubleheader vs. Monte Vista. Cheer on the Cougars and receive some special Cougar swag! Free pizza for Carondelet students at halftime of the Varsity game! Tip-off for JV starts at 5:30 p.m., Varsity begins at 7:00 p.m. 

See you there!


Athletes of the Week

Frosh SoccerIsabel Hecimovich '19
Izzy has been a positive player on and off the field and continually gives her best. Her eagerness to do well shows at every game and practice. She is a hard-working and dedicated player for the freshmen team's midfield.

Varsity BasketballTatyana Modawar '19
Tatyana demonstrated great focus and perseverance under pressure when she hit two big free throws to tie the game against Foothill and send it into overtime.
 
Go, Cougars!

Keep up with all the action by following us on Twitter @Go_Carondelet or liking us on our Athletics Facebook page.  

Sophomores to Begin Exploring Career Options
Beginning this week, the College Counselors will be meeting with sophomores through their English 2 classes. Sophomores will continue their exploration of Naviance, our online college counseling resource and will take a career assessment. Each sophomore will then select a career to research and conduct an informational interview with someone who works in a field that interests her.  Career exploration is the focus of the sophomore year.

Meet the Author of Valiant Women 
Sr. Eleanor Eagan - Valiant Women As part of our celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Sister Eleanor Eagan, CSJ, longtime Carondelet educator and author of the school's history book Valiant Women, will participate in a meet-and-greet event with students, faculty and alumnae on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the Inner Court during lunch time (12:00 - 12:40 p.m.). Valiant Women tells the history of Carondelet's founding and shares decades of stories of sisterhood, faith and community.

Please join us in congratulating Sister Eleanor on this impressive accomplishment, and pick up your copy of Valiant Women. Books will be available for purchase for $15, with $5 going toward the newly created Sister Eleanor Scholarship Fund. Unfortunately, Sister Eleanor will not be able to sign copies of the book that day, but she is very eager to visit with everyone.

Books are also available for purchase in the School Store or online through this link

Class of 2016 Mid-Year Reports
Mid-year reports and transcripts (1st semester grades) will be submitted to Common App schools at the end of the month electronically. Students should see their college counselor for any changes (schedule change, etc.) or additions that need to be included on the midyear report.
  • No mid-year reports or transcripts are sent to UC's or CSU's unless specifically requested by the University.
  • For all out-of-state colleges/non Common App colleges that required an initial transcript, 1st semester grades will be sent by the registrar.
  • Parents who are applying for financial aid to pay for college- please use your 2014 Income tax statement if your 2015 tax statement is not yet available. DO NOT WAIT FOR YOUR 2015 TAX INFO to fill out the FAFSA. Once your 2015 taxes are done, you can go back and amend your numbers if needed. Financial Aid is "First In - First Out" so please get your FAFSA and CSS profiles turned in during January while the colleges still have money to offer.

Community Service Opportunities 

  be the change

  • Tutor and mentor children at the Monument Crisis Center on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. You must fill out a Volunteer Application and attend one of the mandatory Training Sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 20 or Thursday, Jan. 21 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Tutoring will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
  • Attention All Seniors: Get Real Academy 2016, presented by Soroptimist International, is on Thursday, March 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel in Concord. The speakers and seminars focus on important life skills. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided. Sign up in the Community Service Office.

Tuition Assistance Applications Due Feb. 8
If you are interested in applying for tuition assistance for the 2016-2017 school year, please visit this link to review the process, view important dates and access the online application. 

Please note that applications must be completed no later than Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Late and/or incomplete applications will be reviewed at a later date.

Should you have any questions, please contact Terri Meehan at 925.686.5353 x152 or by email at [email protected].

Crab Feed Tickets on Sale!
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Grab your friends and family (21 and over) and get ready to don your finest plastic bib while you feast on fresh crab at our 2016 Crab Feed on March 5, 2016

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers and a specialty drink. Dinner begins at 6:45 p.m. and will be followed by dessert and an auction. Buy your tickets before the event sells out!

When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Time:  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers & a complimentary cocktail
Dinner is at 6:45 p.m. followed by a specialty dessert, auction & raffle 
Where: Carondelet High School Garaventa Center 

This is the Parent Association's biggest fundraising event of the year. Please support our students and purchase your tickets today!
PIP Hour Opportunities
Looking for a way to get involved and earn your 20 PIP hours?  Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page of the website for a list of available opportunities.  

Friday, Feb. 5:  Cupcake Treats.  Earn 1 PIP hour for 2 dozen cupcakes.  Drop off by 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5.  Sign up here

Friday, Feb. 19: Food items needed for Mother/Daughter Retreat on Sunday, Feb. 21.  Sign up here

If you have any questions regarding your volunteer requirements/clearance, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Angela Ricci at [email protected]

Subscribing to Our E-Newsletter
Would you like to add another email address to our E-Newsletter distribution list? If so, you can easily do this on your own by subscribing to our newsletter through this link.

As a reminder, this will ONLY add you to our E-Newsletter distribution list, it will not update any of your information in PowerSchool. For PowerSchool updates, you will need to contact our Registrar, Joanne Missaggia, at [email protected]. 

Event RSVP & Online Orders
Events & Special Schedules

Wednesday, Jan. 20EARLY START - all classes meet (schedule)
Thursday, Jan. 21Special Schedule 0, 1, 2, 6, 7
Friday, Jan. 22Special Schedule 0, 3, 5, 4

Blacklight Bash (tickets here)
3 - 4:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 27Northeast College Tour Information Session
6:30 p.m. in the Inner Court

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