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Letter from the
Principal
Dear Parents,
A big welcome to
all of you as we begin the 2009-2010 school year! Sophomore, junior and
senior parents, welcome back! Freshman parents, you and your daughters
are now joining a great community. Please know that you are a vibrant
part of Carondelet High School. I hope everyone enjoyed a great June
and July, had the opportunity to relax and have fun, and that this
newsletter finds you enjoying the last few days of summer with your
family.
The Sisters of St.
Joseph of Carondelet have four charisms, and our students experience a
new charism each year. This year’s is “All of which woman is capable”.
The focus will be woven in to all of our activities and events as well
as in the school day. Your daughter should be able to find this focus in
every aspect of school life. Our student body officers and the leaders
in the Spiritual Life Council have worked hard during the summer and
planned opening activities for August as well as for the remainder of
the school year.
The faculty wrapped
up their school year in June with meetings and training. They will be
receiving additional training throughout the year so that they can begin
to use a new educational tool, Curriculum Mapping, to help with
continued curriculum improvement. In addition, many teachers have
attended summer classes and traveled to prepare themselves for this
year’s students. Many teachers have worked on and/or completed their
Master’s degrees. Congratulations to Ms. Hayner, Ms. Miller, and Mr.
Kjera for persevering in their studies! We applaud you on your
accomplishment!
I would like to
wish Mrs. Almonte and Mrs. Jensen all the best as they spend the first
part of the year on maternity leave. Mrs. Connie Tuft will be teaching
Social Studies the first quarter for Mrs. Almonte, and Mrs. Marian
Easthope will be teaching Spanish the first semester for Mrs. Jensen.
Mrs. Mary Weeks will be the new assistant to the Registrar. Ms.
Christina Ditzel will
leave teaching English and moderating the yearbook to become more
entrenched in the Technology Department. Ms. Michelle Koski will
assume the moderator's position for the Yearbook. Mrs. Jen
Reinwald will join the Religious Studies Department, teaching part-time.
This year, we will have
a new school website in place. Because of this, we have not
included the school calendar with the student directory
(you will
receive the directory at Back to School Night).
You will be able to keep current of daily happenings and the school
schedule via our website. Your daughter will receive her handbook
during her orientation on Tuesday, August 18. The handbook is a
great reference tool. Please take the time to review the
information found there. Additionally, your daughters are
not required to wear their uniforms during Orientation. Since they will
have their school pictures taken that day, we ask that you remind them
of appropriate clothes for school.
The faculty and staff
are very excited about working with your daughters this school year. It
is our intention to continue to engage, energize and empower the
girls through their classes and activities. Carondelet High School is a
special place and we are honored that your daughter has accepted the
invitation to attend. We want our students to have a rich and rewarding
high school experience.
As we venture forward, in
expectation and in apprehension, we pray for God's blessing and for the
enthusing power of the Holy Spirit.
I look forward to
seeing new and familiar faces really soon,
Teri Hurlbut, Ed. D.
Principal |
Carondelet Prepaid Campus Account
Thanks to all of you who used the
Carondelet Prepaid Campus Account last year we were able to provide a
safer, more convenient, hygienic, and efficient way to move our students
through our cafeteria and move forward on becoming a cashless campus.
We are pleased to announce that the Carondelet Prepaid Campus Account
will be the method of payment for on campus purchases moving
forward. .
With the Carondelet
Prepaid Campus Account you load money, monitor purchases, and can set
low balance notifications by logging into
www.myschoolaccount.com. Your student simply enters their PIN make
purchases at the cafeteria and other on campus venues as the school
makes available.
Exclusive
Discounts and Special Offers!
With your Carondelet Campus Account, you
will have access to our VIP Program, providing exclusive money saving
offers from top local and national retailers like Apple, GNC, Sports
Authority and many more. Look for special offers and discounts of
up to 50% off from featured retailers whenever you visit
www.myschoolaccount.com.
The deadline to
sign-up or renew is August 31, 2009.
Please take 5 minutes and sign up by going to
www.myschoolaccount.com to set up your student’s Carondelet Prepaid
Campus Account. There is an annual fee of $35. You will need your
student’s Carondelet Student ID Number to complete the process. You can
find that number on your student’s class schedule. You will
automatically be enrolled in the VIP Program, where you will have access
to exclusive, money saving, discounts at top local and national
merchants in time for Back to School shopping.
Once you have
established your Carondelet Campus Account, you may load funds at your
convenience as the new school year approaches. Your student will ready
to make purchases by simply entering their PIN. You will be able to
monitor purchases and reload your student’s account by returning to
www.myschoolaccount.com at any time.
GREAT NEWS!
Thanks to a generous program
offered by GameFly, you can sign up for the Carondelet Campus Account
with $0 annual fee this year. That’s right… FREE! GameFly
will pay your annual fee by signing up for their FREE, no obligation
15 day trial of Video Game Rentals Delivered To Your Door.
Here’s How:
First, go to
www.myschoolaccount.com to establish your Carondelet Campus Account,
select your student, and pay the annual fee.
Next, go to
www.gamefly.com/schoolvip4. Sign up for GameFly’s no obligation
trial offer of Video Game Rentals Delivered To Your Door, and
within 60 days of opting into GameFly trial offer you will receive a
credit equal to the amount you paid for the Campus Account annual fee.
*Offer ends 12/31/2009. New GameFly
members only (not valid for existing or former members). Limit one
account per person/household. Must be 18 years or older with a valid
credit card. Valid in 50 U.S. States and D.C. only and cannot be
combined with any other offer. Subject to additional terms and
conditions at
www.gamefly.com/terms.
FAQ’s
What if I have
already signed up and paid for the Carondelet Campus Account, can I
still take advantage of this offer?
Yes. If you
already have a Campus Account, you may sign up for the GameFly trial
offer and receive a credit equal to the annual fee that you paid.
When will I receive
credit for the annual fee I paid?
Your campus account
will be credited the amount equal to the annual fee that you paid within
60 days of signing up for the GameFly trial offer.
What if I
discontinue with the GameFly trial?
You will still
receive a credit for your annual fee as long as you have given it a try
for the 15 day period.
Carondelet does not
endorse GameFly or any other merchant participant, however since this is
a way to offset your Campus Account annual fee, we figured you would
want you to know about it. Whether you sign up for GameFly’s trial
offer which offsets your Carondelet Campus Account annual fee or if you
chose to pay the $35, time is running out. The deadline to sign up
for the Campus Account is August 31.
Sign Up for the
Carondelet Campus Account today
www.myschoolaccount.com
Get it free by going
to
www.gamefly.com/schoolvip4
If you have any
questions, you can email them to:
support@myschoolaccount.com
Thank you in
advance for your prompt cooperation.
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Calendar Updates
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August
2009 |
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August 16 |
Liturgy & Frosh Parent Meeting 1:00 pm; Liturgy
2:00 pm; BBQ 3-6:00 pm |
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August 18 |
Student
Orientation |
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August 19 |
First Semester begins; All classes meet (1/2
day) |
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August 25 |
Picture Make-Ups |
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August 28
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Mass of the Holy Spirit |
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September 2009 |
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Sept. 2 |
Fall Sports Parent Meeting-7:00 pm GC |
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Sept. 3 |
Frosh/Soph Parent Mtg.
Dinner @ 5:00 pm; Back to
School-7:00 pm |
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Sept. 4 |
Picture Re-Takes |
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Sept. 7 |
Labor Day-Holiday |
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Sept. 18 |
Spirit Day Special Schedule-Welcome Dance |
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Sept. 28 |
Student Holiday |
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Sept. 30 |
8:15 am start for all students
(Dress uniform); College Evening
Senior Parents 7:30 pm GC |
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When visiting the campus and an emergency
drill takes place, ALL guests are expected to participate in the
drill. |
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School Supplies
Please do not purchase school supplies prior to the start
of school. Pens, pencils and notebook paper will be adequate for the first
day of school. On the first days of school, teachers will explain what
items are necessary for their particular course.
Deans' Corner
On Sunday, August 16 and Tuesday, August 18, students are to
dress in appropriate attire. Time will be spent in a classroom and
pictures will be taken. Because of these activities, students are
required to follow the “Non-uniform dress" guidelines that are found in the
Student Handbook. Please note that shoulders must be covered at all times,
midriff-baring apparel is not to be worn, clothes that are too tight too short or too revealing are
not acceptable. Disciplinary action may result for those students who do not
follow these guidelines.
The Deans Top Fifteen List for the
2009-2010 school year.
- Shoes - A description of the
shoes is in the Student Handbook and on the CHS website. Remember that shoes are
always to be worn. Students may never wear flip-flops
or shoes without a heel strap. If there is a foot injury, the student
needs to wear one regular shoe on the one foot and a slipper on the
injured foot.
- Parents, please refrain from
using your cell phones on campus. Please do not call/text your
daughter on her cell phone during the day. CHS has a NO cell phone use
policy during school hours. Phones will be taken to the Deans' Office
and the parent will be notified.
- If your daughter is absent: 1.)
please call the Attendance Office and 2.) follow this up with a note
when your daughter returns to school. Both communications must be made.
- If your daughter is to leave
campus, she must bring a written note to the Attendance Office at the
beginning of the school day in order to
receive a blue permit to leave.
- Pierced jewelry is allowed only
in the ears.
- Shorts and skirts may be no more
than 2 inches above the top of the knee cap. Check your daughter's skirt as
she may have grown over the summer and it may be too small and too short.
- Pictures will be taken during Orientation
Day for their valid piece of identification and this requires a
serious pose.
- When dropping off your daughter in
the morning, please follow the directions of the traffic controller. If
your daughter is driving with you, please change places in the reserve
parking area.
- Picking your daughter up after
school: Take the first available space so that your daughter can find you.
Do not double park in front of the school building. Please do not wait to pick
up your daughter in the neighborhood.
- Before 8:15 a.m. there are no
visitor parking spaces. If you have business with the school, please
take care of this after 8:30 a.m. and park in the visitor parking spaces.
Do not park in any other space as these have been reserved.
- From Winton Drive, please do not turn left
into the school. This blocks traffic for DLS when they are exiting.
- Detention is Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday after school for one half an hour and begins five
minutes after the end of the last period of each day. On Wednesdays,
detention begins at 8:15 a.m. and is over at 8:45 a.m.
- Please talk to your daughter about
driving on campus. Carpools, loud music and talking on the cell phone is a
disaster waiting to happen. Please have her focus on her driving.
- Students who are tardy to class
automatically receive a detention.
- Dress Uniform will take place every
Wednesday. Dress uniform is either uniform pants or skirt, a CHS white
polo and the CHS sweater and black flats.
- The uniform pant is, Dickies Brand
Welt Pocket Pant (no low rise), style # N882 in khaki or navy. Seniors, may
also wear the same style in black.
Hope you had a wonderful summer and that this year is a safe and
healthy one for all of us.
Thanks for your support.
Julie Perry and Stephanie Majoy
Deans of Students
Carondelet High
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Campus Ministry
The Campus Ministry office is located in the senior hallway next to the
exit to the Garaventa Center. Candy (often of the chocolate variety) is
usually available to students; pop in and get some when you need it.
The Campus Minister can be reached at ext. 167.
Upcoming Campus Ministry Events:
- Sunday, August 16, 2:00 PM Freshman Welcoming
Mass prior to Welcome Barbecue
- Monday, August 17, 7:30 PM Parent Information
Meeting in Garaventa Center for parents whose daughters are
registered for the September Kairos retreat
- Friday, August 28, All School Liturgy—Mass of
the Holy Spirit—Dress Uniform
Retreat information:
Seniors who plan to make a Kairos
retreat this school year are urged to pick up a registration form now
in the Campus Ministry Office. Returned forms and a $50 deposit
will reserve your spot on one of the remaining retreat dates: November
11-13, February 2-4, or April 19-21. Retreats are held at San Damiano
Retreat Center in Danville with a total cost of $250. (Financial
assistance is available.) Please call the Campus Minister if you have
questions about this awesome retreat experience.
Juniors will have an
opportunity to participate in an “urban plunge” experience at St.
Anthony’s during
February, 2010, in the context of their Carondelet religion classes.
Each Sophomore religion class will spend one
day together under the direction of Sr. Joann Heinritz at the Oakland
Diocese Lafayette Youth Retreat Center.
The Freshman retreat experience is a fun
packed Unity Day, scheduled this year for Wednesday, October 14. More
information will follow in the next newsletter.
This year Carondelet and De La Salle will co-host
two autumn Ven a Ver immersion mission trips to Salinas, working with
migrant farm workers and local area homeless people. Applications to be
a part of this program will be available the first week of school.
Please see the Campus Minister for additional information.
Students, especially freshmen, who wish to be
involved in Spiritual Life Council helping to plan our campus ministry
program, are urged to stop by the Campus Ministry Office to obtain an
application.
Mrs. Mondello |
Moms in Touch
Do you have a heart for
prayer and a little bit of time to spare? Please consider joining
the “Moms-In Touch” Group at Carondelet. We meet in the Chapel
twice a month on Mondays, after drop-off at 8:20 a.m. For more
information, please contact Audrey Tormey at 943-6885 or Kathy Dasso at
938-1468.
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From the Parents' Association
CARONDELET PARENTS ASSOCIATION BOARD
2009-2010
We welcome all returning parents
and look forward to meeting the new members of our Carondelet community for the
2009-2010 academic year! We have a full year of Parents' Association
sponsored events, including a few new ones, so mark your calendars and plan to
join us. These are all wonderful opportunities to be a part of the
Carondelet family. Watch for reminders, updates and reservation
announcements in the upcoming monthly newsletters and on the CHS website.
If you would like to be a part of the planning and preparation for these events,
please contact the chairperson.
Welcome BBQ: Sunday, August 16, 3-6:00 pm
Back to School Night: Thursday, September 3, 7:00
pm
Parents' Association Open House-TBA
Parents' Assoc. Sponsored Parent Night Speaker-TBA
Mother/Daughter Liturgy: Sunday, October 4, 10:30
am
Crab Feed: Saturday, February 6, 6:00 pm
Father/Daughter Liturgy: Sunday, March 7, 10:00 am
Parents' Association Sponsored Parent Night Speaker-TBA
2010 Grad Night: Sunday, May 23, (different
shifts)
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to
contact me, and I will do my best to either answer them or direct you to the
appropriate person. Looking forward to seeing you in August! Chris
Garavaglia (925) 837-2574. |
YEARBOOK
Attention Senior Parents. It
is time to start thinking about your Senior Parent Ad for
this year's yearbook. Although books won't be distributed
until May the deadline for submitting your message and
photo(s) to the Yearbook Staff is September 28th. Flyers
will be sent out soon with all the order and submission
information. This year you have the option to submit
everything online through eShare, this will help to insure
that neither your message nor your photo(s) will be lost or
mislabeled. If you have any questions please contact the
Yearbook Advisor, Michelle Koski at
yearbook@carondeleths.org or at (925) 686-5353 x186.
Interscholastic
Sports
INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
WRAP UP
East Bay Girls Basketball Coach of the Year: Margaret Gartner
Margaret Gartner guided the Cougars to the California Interscholastic
Federation Division II state championship game. Before that game,
Carondelet had amassed a 15-game winning streak that lasted nearly two
months and included North Coast Section and CIF Northern regional
titles.
Congratulations to
Contra Costa Times 100 Prep Athletes of the Year: Heather Cerney (Cross
Country), Erica Payne (Basketball), and Adrienne Johnson (Track/Field)
were selected to represent Carondelet High School at The East Bay Prep
Athletes of the Year Banquet, presented by the Contra Costa Times and
Oakland Tribune; recognizing this year’s top local high school varsity
athletes.
Track and Field:
Heather Cerney (1600), Kellie Houser (3200) and Adrienne Johnson (High
Jump) qualified for the Meet of Champions held at UC Berkeley.
Adrienne tied for first with the jump of 5’7”. At the State
Championships, Adrienne became the State Champion in the high
jump, clearing 5’8”. Congratulations!
NORTH COAST SECTION TEAM SCHOLASTIC AWARDS:
Varsity Softball (3A
East Bay)
received scholastic honors with a team GPA of 3.43. These awards are
presented to the top three NCS varsity teams in each division or
classification in each sport with the highest composite GPA of 3.0 or
above. Recognizing that there are 168 schools in the NCS, this is
indeed an outstanding achievement.
CHS DIVING AWARDS
Junior Varsity
Co-Most Valuable: Christi Connolly
Co-Most Valuable: Morgan Connelly
Co-Most Valuable: Janessa Pinon
Varsity
Most Valuable: Brianna Nicholson
Most Improved: Kim Lisiak
Most Inspirational: Kayla Swain
Sportsmanship: Kim Lisiak
CHS LACROSSE AWARDS
Junior Varsity
Most Improved: Alessandra Porfido
Most Inspirational: Danielle Chapey
Most Inspirational: Breann Chavez
Coach’s Award: Breanne Gonzales
Coach’s Award: Danielle Brasher
Sportsmanship: Kaitlyn Funderburk
Varsity
Most Improved: Paige Jeffery
Most Inspirational: Caitlin Takahashi
Most Valuable: Emily DeSimone
Sportsmanship: Megan Lenahan
EBAL All league:
1st Team:
Mollie Bailey and Emily DeSimone
2nd Team:
Lauren
Bruhn
Honorable Mention:
Caitlin Takahashi and Kayla Hammergren
CHS SOFTBALL AWARDS
Junior Varsity
Offensive MVP: Mary Kennon
Defensive MVP: Paris Prado
Coach’s Award: Gina Milano
Most Improved: Kristina Nejedly
Sportsmanship: Kathleen Thaete
Varsity
Offensive MVP: Tylyn Wells
Defensive MVP: Courtney Gegg
Coach’s Award: Bailey Rose
Most Improved: Julia Czarnicki
EBAL ALL LEAGUE
1st Team:
Tylyn Wells
Honorable Mention:
Danielle
Ouimet, Celina Lafrades and Courtney Gegg
CHS SWIMMING AWARDS
Junior Varsity
Most Improved: Lauren Leahy
Most Inspirational: Christina Dodson
Coach’s Award: Monica Fiedler-Ross
Sportsmanship: Kristine Scheibley
Varsity
Most Improved: Lauren Radich
Most Inspirational: Stephanie Hess
Most Inspirational: Madeleine Thibault
Coach’s Award: Caroline Bray
Sportsmanship: Julia Drimmer
CHS TRACK/FIELD AWARDS
Frosh/Soph
MVP Jumper: Valerie Francis
MVP Sprinter: Brooke Osborne
MVP Thrower: Nicole D’Souza
MVP Distance: Kayla Vaughn
Most Improved: Jessica Mattson
Sportsmanship: Daniella Martinez
Varsity
MVP Jumper: Nica Solinap
MVP Sprinter: Jordan Warnement
MVP Thrower: Sarah Walsh
MVP Distance: Kellie Houser
Most Inspirational: Rachel Azumbrado
Coach’s Award: Mary Sandri
Coach’s Award: Christina Baird
Most Valuable: Paige Millman
Most Improved: Nicole Rumore
Sportsmanship: Sara Aliotti
Dance Teams For
2009-2010
Varsity:
Grace Goodwin, Shaina Hurley, Isabella Lew, Stephanie
Marcinkowski, Katherine O’Regan, Cassandra Pianetta, Camille Porter,
Katlyn Robbins, Melanie Sarti, Stephanie Showing, Seanne Tsai, Michelle
Watson, Jessica Fleming, Camille Larracas, Morgan O’Connor, Danielle
Romero, Felicia Stiles, Micaela Dougherty, Gianna Inzerillo, Sydney
Knudson, Claire Kozel, Samantha Rose. Junior Varsity: Lianna
Shoreen, Jessica Mattson, Hailey O’Connor, Arianna Bradley, DJ Brown,
Ashley DeDomenico, Jennifer Desjardins, Melissa Fox, Emily Setoudeh,
Juliana Simpson, Courtney Witkay, Victoria Bartels, Laura Bobich, Nicole
Chiodo, Samantha Foxworthy, Cassandra Kalaw, Catherine Quinn, Sydney
Watson.
Cheer Teams for
2009-2010
Varsity:
Meghan Bowen, Mary Elizabeth Breslin, Lauren Hogan, Katie Malone, Jordan
Pouliot, Lauren Leahy, Michelle McCourt, Leah Moranville, Kamila
Petrencik, Maggie Malone, Michaela Ruiz, Krystal Sullivan, Mallory
Thomas, Molly Gandolfo, Charissa Graham, Cydney Piper. Junior
Varsity: Danielle Manifold, Allie Mendelson, Corinne Abele, Morgan
Cortez, Alexandria Daisa, Alexandria Fuentes, Elise Huysmans, Lauren
Jupina Evelyn Langsdale, Abigail Maguire, Lauren Morgan, Bridgett
Musacchio, Morgan Paulsen, Deanna Soward, Ashley Westerland, Jenna
Zendarski.
Volleyball Open Clinics
for girls interested in trying out for the CHS volleyball teams will be
August 3-6 and August 10-13 from 6:00-9:00 pm in the gym. ALL CHS
students are welcome. This is a time to practice your skills and get to
know some of your fellow athletes. NCS/EBAL open clinic rules will be
followed during this time.
Fall sports begin
August 17,
2009. Registration packets must be turned in to Mrs. Green no later than
Friday, August 14 by 3:00 pm. All athletes must have a
current physical/doctor’s clearance on file at the school to participate
in tryouts. Check the CHS athletic web site for details about tryouts.
Fall Sports Parent
Night for parents whose daughters have made a team will be September 2nd,
7:00 pm, in the Garaventa.
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I.S.S. Sports May/June 2009 |
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ISS Athletic Dates for August/September 2009
Saturday, August 22
Water Polo:
Monte Vista (Scrimmage) Away 7:45 am
Saturday, August 29
Water Polo:
Acalanes (Scrimmage) Away 7:45 am
Tuesday, September 1
Golf: San Ramon
Valley Home 3:30 pm
Thursday, September 3
Golf:
Granada Home 3:30 pm
Tuesday, September 8
Golf:
Livermore Away 3:30 pm
Water Polo:
California Home 4:00 JV/ 5:00 Var.
Thursday, September 10
Golf:
Foothill Away 3:30 pm
Tuesday, September 15
Golf: Amador Valley
Away
3:30 pm
Water Polo:
San Ramon Valley Home 4:00 JV/
5:00 Var.
Wednesday, September 16
Water Polo:
Campolindo Away 4:00
JV/ 5:00 Var.
Thursday, September 17
Golf: Monte
Vista Away
3:30 pm
Tennis:
San Ramon Valley Var-Home 3:30 pm
JV- Away 3:30 pm
Water Polo:
Granada
Home 4:00 JV/ 5:00 Var.
Tuesday, September 22
Golf:
California Home
3:30 pm
Tennis
Granada Var-Home 3:30
pm
JV – Away 3:30 pm
Water Polo:
Livermore Away 4:00 JV/ 5:00 Var.
Volleyball:
San Ramon Valley Home 4/5/6:00
Wednesday, September 23
Water Polo:
Acalanes Away 4:00 JV/ 5:00 Var.
Thursday, September 24
Golf: San Ramon
Valley Away 3:30 pm
Tennis:
Livermore Var-
Away 3:30 pm
JV – Home 3:30 pm
Water Polo:
Foothill Away 4:00 JV/ 5:00 Var.
Volleyball:
Granada
Home
4/5/6:00 pm
Tuesday, September 29
Golf:
Granada
Away 3:30 pm
Tennis:
Foothill Var – Away 3:30
pm
JV – Home 3:30 pm
Water Polo:
Amador Valley Home 4:00
JV/ 5:00 Var.
Volleyball:
Livermore
Away 4/5/6:00 pm |
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Visions of
Christmas
 Visions
of Christmas 2009 – “The
Message of Christmas”
The
calendar still says summer, but it looks a lot like Christmas in the
Special Events Office at Carondelet High School.
With
seven holiday-themed events that begin just after the last turkey
sandwich is consumed from Thanksgiving dinner, planning for
Visions of Christmas 2009 is well underway. If Visions
is new to you, I know you will join me in awe and amazement when you see
the transformation of the Garaventa Center from the school cafeteria
into Christmas Wonderland. If you have had an opportunity to attend one
of the Visions events in the past, then you know that it
takes many people to make this unique celebration a success. If you
have not attended an event before, believe me . . . it takes many
people to make this unique celebration a success!
As you begin to mark your calendar with fall activities, please consider
putting Visions at the top of your list. As the largest
single fundraising event of the school year, the success of
Visions of Christmas depends on your involvement
and enthusiasm. We need all your
talents and experiences to help make Visions of Christmas ’09 even
more successful than last year. Please join our team for this unique
Holiday extravaganza. All money raised goes directly to the school
building fund. Listed below are a few ways you can lend your
support.
As a Parent:
We are asking each
family to make a minimum $50 donation for the silent or live auction or
for our infamous gourmet baskets. You can do this by soliciting an
item, donating a purchased item or a service, or with a cash donation.
Check the website for our “wish list” of items to help spark your
imagination. Also, we are registered at Macy’s, William Sonoma and
Crate & Barrel. Just go to each store website and look up “Carondelet
Carondelet” in the registry. How easy is that?!?
There are many
opportunities for you to volunteer your time to get those PIP hours out
of the way. We have committee chair positions open as well as lots and
lots of worker bee spots to fill. We need parent volunteers to help
solicit auction items, create gourmet baskets, work in the Boutique,
decorate centerpieces and favors, make cookies, sandwiches and scones,
as well as set-up and clean-up. This year we have a special need for
someone to play the piano during the teas. Whether you like creative
tasks, organizational tasks, or just like to be told what to put where,
we have a job for you.
As an
Underwriter:
Our goal is to have
each of the seven events completely underwritten. To do this, we need
your help. Please consider Visions 2009 Sponsorship opportunities for
you and your workplace. Many companies will match a donation given by
an employee. We are a 501 (c)3 Foundation. Check to see if the company
you work for participates in that type of program. Sponsorship
opportunities are listed on the CHS website.
We also need
assistance in procuring interesting items for our auctions such as:
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Vacation Homes or
Condominiums
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Restaurant Gift Certificates
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Privately Hosted
Dinners
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Event Tickets
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Signed Celebrity
Memorabilia �
Private Jet Tours
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Premium
Wines
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Hosting a Poker Party
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Fishing
Trips
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Spring Training Weekend
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Super Bowl
Excursion
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Kayaking
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Golf Packages
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Major League Game Tickets
Dates for the
2009 Visions of Christmas “The Message of Christmas”
Tuesday, December
1 Holiday Tea 1 – 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.Preview Open
House hosted by the Carondelet Alumnae 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, December
2 Holiday Tea II - 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December
3 Holiday Tea III – 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, December
4 Holiday Tea IV - 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December
5 Gala Dinner – 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, December
6 Family Breakfast with Santa - 10:30 a.m. –
12:30 p.m.
Our Visions Kick-Off
meeting is Wednesday, August 26 at 9:15 a.m. in the Garaventa
Center. Please call Cyndie Harrison at 686-5353 ext. 151 or Marybeth
Anicich at ext. 153, if you can join us. |
College and Career
Center News
COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS FOR SENIORS
The college selection process is about finding
a match that best suits each student and her family. Entering senior year with a
potential list of colleges does much to facilitate the process. To assist with
the college application process, all seniors have accounts on
Naviance,
our online college search and planning resource. In preparation for college and
scholarship applications and letters of recommendation, students should fill out
the About Me sections on
Naviance as well as the teacher
recommendation and counselor supplement forms.
Naviance
access codes are available in the College & Career Center for students who have
misplaced their registration information.
IMPORTANT FALL DATES FOR SENIORS AND THEIR
PARENTS
This Fall Mrs. Breazeale and Mrs. Susich will be meeting with seniors in groups,
in class meetings, and individually to help them with their post-Carondelet
plans. Seniors and parents of seniors will also be invited to evening
presentations on the college admissions process and on financial aid.
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August 20-Seniors receive an
introductory college planning packet
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September 30-Senior College
meeting at 8:15 am (Wednesday / early start)
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During September-Seniors
receive counseling and red college binders in group meetings
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October 1-College
Informational Evening for Parents of Seniors at 7:00 pm / Garaventa
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October 14-Senior college
application and essay workshops 8:15 am to noon
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October 1 thru November 30-Priority filing deadline for CSUs
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November 1-30-Priority filing
deadline for UCs
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December 10-Joint CHS/DLS
Financial Aid Evening at 7:00 pm / DLS Little Theatre
COLLEGE INFORMATIONAL EVENING FOR PARENTS OF
SENIORS
The College and Career Center will be hosting an
informational evening for parents of seniors on Thursday, October 1
at 7:00 p.m. in the Garaventa Center. Specifically, this workshop is intended to help parents
navigate the senior year. Navigating the Senior Year is Carondelet’s
multimedia presentation which will provide the most recent application and
financial information from the Fall counselor conferences. We encourage all
parents of seniors to attend. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOPS FOR SENIORS
On October 14, while juniors and
sophomores are testing, step-by-step online college application workshops will
be conducted for seniors. College Counselors will demonstrate the correct way
to complete online applications for UC, CSU, and independent colleges. To
ensure accuracy, the counselors will supervise seniors as they enter information
from their transcripts. Entering incorrect information may prevent a student
from being considered for admission. On this same day, students may also attend
essay workshops, thereby learning how to most accurately address the essay
prompts and to distinguish themselves from other applicants. Sign-ups for these
workshops will be available in September.
ACT and sat Testing
Seniors should complete the required college entrance tests this fall. Almost
all four-year colleges and universities require that students submit the
official results of standardized tests if students are applying from high
school. Please refer to the student planner and the CHS website to review
registration information, dates, and deadlines for the upcoming ACT and SAT
tests. Preparation for ACT and SAT tests is available to all seniors through
their Naviance
accounts / Method Test Prep.
COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS FOR JUNIORS
College planning and junior year seem to walk
hand in hand. Juniors can best prepare for learning beyond high school by
engaging in their classes. It is most useful to begin the college process from
the inside by focusing first on the student and exploring her learning style,
her educational objectives, and her personality to discover what type of college
environment will be the best match for her, rather than focusing on the external
process which can be clouded by myths and rumor. This is a time when students
and parents can take charge of the process of finding the best match by
investigating the “personalities” of colleges, by visiting campuses, using the
internet, and taking advantage of the resources in the College and Career Center.
In January, Mrs. Breazeale and Mrs. Susich will
conduct two informational sessions for juniors and their parents to review the
steps and timeline of the college application process and to interpret the PSAT/NMSQT
(Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) results. PSAT
results come with detailed feedback and information that students should use to
prepare for spring SAT testing. Juniors are advised to register for spring ACT
and SAT tests. Refer to the CHS website or student planner for dates, deadlines,
and online registration information.
Robert Massa, Vice President of Enrollment at
Dickson College, advises, “Answers to these three simple questions – how do you
learn?; how do you interact?; and what are your educational goals - will help you
understand yourself, and represent the first step in selecting the right set of
colleges.” Juniors might consider the following questions:
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How do I learn best? Am I an
independent learner or do I need direction?
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Do I prefer a structured or
unstructured learning environment?
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How do I interact with others?
Am I an initiator or a follower?
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What causes stress in my life
and what results in enjoyment and productivity?
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What are my general
educational objectives? What do I enjoy learning about?
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Am I more verbal, enjoying
more subjective areas such as literature or history, or do I prefer the more
quantitative “concrete” areas of study?
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Am I more comfortable in a
nurturing or a competitive environment?
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Would I prefer a rural,
suburban, or metropolitan environment?
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Would I be more comfortable in
a diverse or homogeneous environment?
PLAN Prep for
Sophomores and PSAT PREP FOR JUNIORS
With an early 8:15 a.m. start on Wednesday,
September 30, all juniors and all sophomores will receive their PSAT prep
materials or PLAN materials. All juniors have been registered to take the PSAT
at school on Wednesday, October 14, and all sophomores have been registered to
take the PLAN test at school on Wednesday, October 14. Both the PSAT and PLAN
will begin at 8:15 am and finish by 11:45 am. There will be no classes that day.
Sophomores or juniors who have questions about
PLAN or PSAT testing or about testing with extended time, please contact CHS
Educational Resource Specialist ,Ms. Karen Denne at extension 184 or by email
kdenne@carondeleths.org
Linda Breazeale and Neville Susich
College Counselors |
Study Skills
Ms. Harris is leading a Study Skills workshop on the first day of the week at
Period 7 (2:30-3:00) in Room 10. Topics include goal setting, getting
organized, managing time, discovering what kind of learner you are, learning how
to study effectively, note taking and test preparation. Check the schedule outside Ms. Harris’s office for the topic of the
week. Drop in for one topic or come for the entire series.
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From the Personal Counselors
The personal counselors are available to provide support for our students and
their families. In order for us to be of assistance, we highly encourage
you to contact one of us in the event of a family crisis, such as a death,
illness, separation or divorce. Counseling services are confidential.
In addition to individual sessions we currently conduct ongoing support
groups for the following:
- Students whose parents are separated or divorced
- Students who have a lost a family member through death
- Students with identity issues
- Students who come to Carondelet without peer support
As the need arises we will offer additional support groups on other issues.
Please feel free to call either of us with any questions or concerns. We
also have a page on the Carondelet website that includes links to relevant teen
topics.
Mary Ahern, MSW; 686-5353 Ext.156 or mahern@carondeleths.org
Stacie Besagno, MS: 686-5353 Ext.158 or sbesagno@carondeleths.org |
Student Activities
Welcome back, ladies….
Get ready to jump into a brand new school year.
The CIA “Cougars in Action” have been busy planning a host
of exciting activities to kick off the 2009 school year.
First and foremost they are excited to introduce the theme
for this year “All of Which Woman is Capable”...
The ASB did a fantastic job helping out with
Orientation
and introducing the freshmen to the new theme!
ASB introduced it to the class of 2013 at the frosh rally
on Orientation Day led by Special Events Commissioner, Kelly Calton assisted by
ASB President, Katie Teixeira. The Garaventa Center was filled with all types of
“Wonder Women” flying around and making sure our youngest members were well
taken care of.
The fun will start as soon as we look forward to the
following events-
Frosh Welcome Week - August 24 through August 28
Frosh Mixer – August 27, 2-4:00 p.m. DLS
Club Fair – September 10
And last, but not least, Welcome Rally and
Dance-September
18
So mark your calendars and get ready for a year of fun and
fantastic events to keep you motivated and captivated at this wonderful place we
call CARONDELET!
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
8:30-10:00 am Sophomore Class Orientation
9:30-11:00 am Junior Class Orientation
10:30-12:30 pm Senior Class Orientation
12:00-12:15 pm Senior Co-ed panoramic-Amphitheater
12:15-12:30 pm Girls Senior panoramic-Amphitheater
1:00-3:00 pm Freshman Class Orientation
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MEET YOUR CLASS MODERATORS |
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A very big welcome to the incoming Class of 2013!
All of us at Carondelet are excited to be a part
of this next phase of your life, and we hope you make
many terrific memories during your years here. Things
start off with Orientation and don’t slow down
after that! I encourage you to take your academics
seriously, but also find an extracurricular activity or
sport so that you can connect with other students outside of
the class-room; so many important friendships and skills
are formed in this way.
One way to get involved is through the leadership
program at Carondelet, as part of ASB, class council, or
homeroom representative. These jobs are very fulfilling but require time,
effort and devotion. You will be hearing more about
elections in the first few weeks of school in the
announcements and class meetings.
These next four years will be filled with
experiences you will keep forever. Become involved, be open to
new ideas, take advantage
of opportunities, and be ready to join the Carondelet
community.
Again, welcome, and I look forward to working
with you!
Ms. Lisa Reddam
Freshman Class Moderator
Welcome
back, Class of 2012,
Sophomore
Council cannot wait to get this school year under
way with the Welcome Rally and Spirit Day. Our
council has plenty of energy and excitement for what
is to come. We are starting to plan for the 2009 Susan
G. Komen Race for the Cure. We will be walking in
SF to support finding the cure for breast cancer and
would love for you to join us. Contact Soph Council for
more information.
Ms. Lisa
Reddam
Sophomore
Class Moderator
Welcome Back, Juniors!
Congratulations on a successful sophomore year! As you probably know,
junior year promises to be academically challenging, but your council is in full
gear planning fun activities to spice up the school year. We are sure you
are all looking forward to being upper-class women!
The Welcome Rally, Homecoming Dance, Junior Ring Ceremony and Junior Prom are
just some of the exciting events you have to look forward to this year!
Junior Council is already busy planning Junior Ring Ceremony and working with De
La Salle to provide a memorable Junior Prom. We encourage you to get
involved with any co-curricular activity in anyway you can and to contribute any
opinions or ideas to your Junior Council!
Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Ms. Hayley Strandberg
Junior Class Moderator
Welcome Back, Seniors!
Welcome back one last time to the Class of 2010! Congratulations on
making it to the final stage of being a Cougar at Carondelet! As seniors,
it is definitely "your time now"! I'm sure you are anticipating all the
privileges that go along with being a senior, especially senior shirts, the
Halloween Dance, and Senior Ball, just to name a few. Make the most of
your last year at CHS because the year will be over before you know it!
Mrs. Jenny Lambert
Senior Class Moderator
UNIFORM REMINDERS!
Students are expected to be in full DRESS uniform starting Wednesday,
August 19. Dress uniform is mandatory on Friday, August 28 for Mass of the
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REMINDER TO FRESHMAN PARENTS
Frosh Parent Orientation and Liturgy
Sunday, August 16, 2009: 1-2:00 pm, Meeting; 2-3:00 pm, Liturgy; BBQ
3-6:00 pm
(Siblings will be entertained in the amphitheater during the parent meeting.)
SCHOOL STORE HOURS OF OPERATION
Welcome BBQ-Sunday, August 16 3-6:00 pm
Orientation-Tuesday, August 18, 8:00 am-3:30 pm
First Week of Classes-Before school, during break, lunch and after school
PE Uniforms are available in the school store for $18.00.
 Mother/Daughter Liturgy and Brunch
October 4, 200
10:30 A.M.
$15.00 Per
Person
Event is
for all current students and one adult female per family are invited.
The
Liturgy is in the CHS Gym, Doors open at 10:15 a.m.
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The
Brunch is in the Silvio E. Garaventa Center immediately following the
liturgy.
The Garaventa Center
will be open after the liturgy has ended.
Please enter from the doors on the south or west side of the building.
KEEPSAKE
PHOTOS will be taken for an additional fee in the SAC Room, beginning at 9:30
a.m. until 10:15 a.m., and then again after the Liturgy. The photographers will
remain until everyone has had a chance to be photographed.
Tickets
will be distributed to your daughter the week before this event in Period 4.
Any
questions, please call Linda D’Souza
at (925) 798-7626.
Complete, detach and
return to school office with check made out to Carondelet Parent Association.
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Adult’s
name:_____________________ Phone number:____________
Student’s name(s) and grade(s):________________________________
Period 4
room number (for ticket delivery)_________
Number
of tickets:________ Amount of check:____________
Prior to Back-to-School Night, parents of
freshmen and sophomores are cordially invited to a dinner* and counseling
services presentation
What: Presentation for parents of freshmen and sophomores
Who: Frosh /Soph Academic
Advisor, College Counselors, Resource Specialist and Personal Counselors
Why: To provide information for
parents regarding:
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Changes their daughters
experience during the first two years of high school
· Fostering independence
· Creating a supportive academic environment
· Teen developmental issues
Where: In the Garaventa Center
When: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Dinner from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Panel from 6:00 to
6:45 p.m.
Back-to-School Night begins at 7:00 p.m.
How: Please RSVP to: mahern@carondeleths.org with “BTSN” in the subject line by August 25,
2009
A light dinner provided
by Carondelet!
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The Student/Faculty Calendar for
2009-2010 is now available online. |
Questions or comments may be sent to
Jeanine McDermott |
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