Lower Campus K-2 2900 W. 44th. St. Phone: 612.920.9075 Fax: 612.920.8504 Get Directions Upper Campus 3-8 3210 W. 51st. St. Phone: 612.927.8673 Fax: 612.927.7426 Get Directions

News Notes    April, 30, 2010

Gym Jam VIII: Don’t miss this Sunday’s 8th Annual Gym Jam! The afternoon includes an 8-team basketball tournament, games and activities led by the Youth Ministry Group, an inflatable rock climbing slide, great food and drink, and a special appearance by the Timberwolves Mascot, CRUNCH! The event will be held from 1-6 PM at Carondelet’s Lower Campus. We hope you can join us!

Uniform Exchange:  In conjunction with this year’s Gym Jam, Carondelet will host a Uniform Exchange and Sale this Sunday, May 2 from 1-3 PM in the Lower Campus Cafeteria. Great deals on gently used uniforms!

Kinder “Garden”Party:  Thank you to everyone who attended and helped organize this morning’s “Garden”Party. It was fun meeting our newest additions to the Carondelet family!

New Parent Luncheon: Carondelet will be hosting a luncheon for new families (grades 1-8) next Friday, May 7 at 11:30 AM in the Upper Campus Social Hall.

Registration Materials for the 2010-11 School Year are due. We are trying to plan for next year.

Alumna news: Lexi Clark, (Junior at Jefferson High School) was selected (with 11 other students) as a 2010 Student Delegate to Izumi City, Japan.  She will visit for 15 days in June, and live with a host family.  Lexi is in her 4th year of studying the Japanese language.

Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be staged at Christ the King Church on May  14, 15 and 16.  The cast and crew of over 60 of CTK’s most talented including these past and present CCS students; Keenan Conley,  Kate Lickteig, Eric Heltemes (Joseph), Eric Peters, Margret Sittig. Mark your calendars for this event.

Ad Altare Dei Awards: Congratulations to Paul Bromelkamp, Brian, Luke, Michael & Sam Gaines and Micky Orren on their recent achievement of the Catholic Ad Altare Dei award. Ad Altare Dei (Latin for “to the altar of God”) is a Catholic religious achievement awarded to Boy Scouts who complete a 6 month study program to strengthen their Catholic faith and provide service to the community. These boys received their award from Bishop Anthony Piche' at the Basilica of St. Mary last month.

Brownies: The 3rd grade Brownies of Carondelet carefully packaged and mailed 70 donated boxes of Girl Scout cookies along with handwritten notes to Capt. Geddes and his troops in Iraq. Capt. Geddes is the father of 3rd grader Joey and 5th grader Cassidy. Another 80 donated boxes were delivered this past week to Waite House. That’s a lot of Thin Mints! Thank you Brownies for all of your hard work.
 
Tennis: Ryan Conley is playing Varsity tennis for Washburn High School. Here is hoping for a good season.

Wordmasters: The top 10 participants of the final WordMaster meet (consisting of analogies from the previous meets, as well) are:  Aaron Wachowiak, Benton Scott, Mason James, Lark Pinney, Claire Michel, Will Driessen, Keenan Conley, Sarah Kennedy, Owen Cody, Greta Forseth.       
The top 2 all-around scores (combining scores from all 3 meets) belong to: Owen Cody - 51/60 and   Sarah Kennedy - 51/60.
There is a multiple tie for 3rd place, with 48/60 points:  Alex Wenner, Benton Scott, Mason James, and Keenan Conley.

Congratulations to ALL 3rd graders!!
 
Waite House report: Our March donation was 1,942 pounds of food and $18.22. April 28, 2010 total pounds were 1658. Total for the year:  15,641 pounds and $6,301.22. These are numbers to celebrate and be proud. They represent an excellent example of generosity among our families to those less fortunate than us. We have fed the hungry.

Band News: Great Job in Eau Claire!!!The Judges have sent a packet.  The verdict is in and 5 members of our Jazz Band have won Outstanding Soloist Awards:
        Charlie Engel      Mike Eiden      Joe Moeller      Paul Hupp      Sam Gaines
Way to Go!  There are some pictures of the band members with Mike Sweeney on-line. 
For further information check out:  www.eauclairejazz.com

Lower Campus: To honor Mary in the month of May, students at the Lower Campus will gather twice to say the rosary. Each student will need a rosary. Rosaries should be brought into school by Friday, May 7. If you do not have a rosary for your child, please let me know by 5/7 so that I can provide one. Thanks for your support as we begin a new tradition!
 
CCS staff member is honored:  Carondelet Art Teacher, Joe Durben, was presented 1st Place – Award of Excellence at the 2010 All-Student Juried Art Exhibition at Augsburg College for the 4-dimensional sculpture “DNA Prayer Wheel.”  It’s being exhibited at:
    2010 All-Student Juried Art Exhibition – Augsburg College
    April 12 – May 2, 2010
    Christensen Center Art Gallery
    22nd Ave. S. & 7 ½ St.
    Minneapolis, MN  55454

Scrip orders are due on Tuesday, May 4 to either office.  Scrip has hundreds of gift cards to choose from that can be used for birthdays, graduations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, filling up your car with gas for summer trips, loading up your refrigerator with fresh food, restocking uniforms for next year, and going out to eat!!  Please go to the Carondelet website and click on "Support Carondelet" and then click on "Scrip Gift Card Fundraiser".   There are directions to follow from there.  You can also refer to the information letter that came home last week in the BGE or with your child.
Thank you for your support in this fundraiser!            Home and School Association
 
Chess: The Playoffs for The ANNUAL ALL SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT  have begun. Winners of the Gr. 5 - 8 playoffs are:
Gr. 5 – Emmy Bernier, Jack Borman, Hans Lundsgaard, Hank Hellstrom, Billy Madden
Gr. 6 –Ethan Rockhold, Nathaniel Shochatovitz, Jack Thompson, Graham Evavold, Paul Heltemes, Frankie Gormley
Gr. 7 – Claire Kalb, Charlie Engel, Simon Bergford, Sam Peters
Gr. 8  - Michael Gaines, Bennett Foley, Patrick Adkins, Sam Durben, Ben Lenington

The championship is Wednesday, May 5 to be held in the Upper Campus Social Hall.
Look for results in the next News Notes.

Seeking Board Members: The Carondelet Board of Directors meets monthly to set policy for the school, oversee its financial performance, including fundraising, and direct marketing initiatives. The board is seeking three new members to serve at least one three-year term each, beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. If you’re interested in serving, please email John Hupp at johnhupp234@comcast.net for more information.

Home & School Association:  If you are looking for a great way to get involved at Carondelet Catholic School, please consider joining the Home & School Association.  We are currently looking for parents who are interested in joining the H & S Association for the 2010-2011 school year.  Members organize and staff various school events throughout the year.  Members are asked to assist on 2 committees during the school year and serve as your child's classroom representative.  There are 6 evening meetings throughout the year and a 2-year commitment is requested.  If you are interested in joining the H & S Association for the 2010-2011 school year, please contact Kathleen Eikens (612-925-1512 or eikensk@comcast.net) or Maureen Monchamp (952-929-7436 or tmmonchamp@msn.com).

Events of the Week 5/3 - 5/7
May 2 – Gym Jam  1-6 PM  LC gym
May 5 – Championship Chess Tournament
May 7 – New Family Luncheon – 11:30  Social Hall  Upper Campus
May 7 – Gr. 7 Artist in Residence  1:50 - 4:05

Upcoming Events:
May 10 – NO SCHOOL Teacher Workshop
May 11 – Home and School End of Year Potluck  LC  6:30
May 12 - Gr. 4 Parent lunch
May 12 - Coffee with Becky  STA  7:30 AM – “Let’s Talk About the Great Year”.
May 12 - Gr. 5 Field Trip to St. Therese’s Home - Hopkins
May 13 – Gr. 2 Moving Up Day
May 14 – Gr. 2 Parent lunch
May 14 – MN Zoo Mobile visits kindergarten
May 14 – Variety Show  Lower Campus All grades  2:30 PM














News Notes     April 23, 2010

2010-11 Registration:  Registration Materials for the 2010-11 School Year are due. We are trying to plan for next year.

It’s National Volunteer Week:  We at Carondelet Catholic School would like to thank our volunteers for the many hours of service they have given the school this past year. Many thanks to:
•    The School Board of Directors
•    The parents who help with pizza and Subway lunch
•    The parents who help with the playground
•    The families who help chaperone field trips
•    The volunteers in our classroom who make our student’s projects a reality
•    The volunteers who judge History Day and Inventor’s Fair
•    The families who organize Parent-A-Go-Go and the Marathon
•    Those volunteers who serve as health aides
•    To Maureen Monchamp and Kathleen Eilkens for their leadership in the Home and School Association.
•    To Dave Biros, former CCS parent, who gives us  a helping hand every Thursday with Subway.
•    And any others who have lent us a helping hand.

WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR US!!

Scrip:  Scrip is back for one more ordering period this school year!!  Please find the letter and order form in your child's BGE or backpack this Friday!  By ordering gift cards from Scrip, we receive a percentage of revenue for the school from each card purchased.  There is an enormous list of retailers who participate, including Cub Foods, Lands' End, REI, Best Buy,Great Harvest Bread, Holiday gas station, etc.....  Please take the time to look at the variety of cards offered and order.  Orders are due to either campus office by Tuesday, May 4.  Thank you,  The Home and School Association

Chess:  The Playoffs for The ANNUAL ALL SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT  have begun. Winners of the Gr. 3 & 4 playoffs are:
Gr. 3 –  Mitchell Schroeder, Sam Voda, Charlie Peterson, Jack Klassen, Jake Sullivan, Max Gertner, and Thor Holien
Gr. 4 – Conor McGarry, Nick Cumming, Campbell Goff, Riley Will

The competition with Grades 5 & 6 competing today (no results yet)  continues next week for grades7 & 8. Watch for a listing of the winners.

Deepest Sympathy:  Our prayers and sympathy to Mrs. Amy Gustafson, music teacher, on the death of her father-in-law during our spring break. May her good memories of him sustain her in the days ahead.

Welcome:  We have added new members to our staff for the end of the year replacing our three teachers going on maternity leave. Mrs. Michelle Kohlmeyer will replace Mrs. Pote, First –Grade Teacher.  Many of you are familiar with Mrs. Kohlmeyer as she was the long-term substitute for Mrs. Reina, Fourth-Grade Teacher, earlier in the year.
Mrs. Diane Wielinski, former Carondelet teacher and one of our most valuable subs, will step in for Mrs. Perrin, Fifth-Grade Teacher during her maternity leave.
Ms. Emily Sonnesyn will be the long-term sub for Mrs. Harris in second grade while she is at home with her new baby.
We are very fortunate to have these knowledgeable and capable long-term subs with us for the rest of the year. Welcome to Carondelet.

AND…happy to announce the birth of Liam Patrick Pote, son of Mrs. Pote on April 21. Weighing in at 7 pounds and 10 ounces, 22 inches long and beautiful with light brown hair. Congratulations to parents, Kevin and Meghan.

Seeking Board Members: The Carondelet Board of Directors meets monthly to set policy for the school, oversee its financial performance, including fundraising, and direct marketing initiatives. The board is seeking three new members to serve at least one three-year term each, beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. If you’re interested in serving, please email John Hupp at johnhupp234@comcast.net for more information.

Home & School Association:  If you are looking for a great way to get involved at Carondelet Catholic School, please consider joining the Home & School Association.  We are currently looking for parents who are interested in joining the H & S Association for the 2010-2011 school year.  Members organize and staff various school events throughout the year.  Members are asked to assist on 2 committees during the school year and serve as your child's classroom representative.  There are 6 evening meetings throughout the year and a 2-year commitment is requested.
 
If you are interested in joining the H & S Association for the 2010-2011 school year, please contact Kathleen Eikens (612-925-1512 or eikensk@comcast.net) or Maureen Monchamp (952-929-7436 or tmmonchamp@msn.com).

Service Project:  Patchwork Quilt Kid's Club (grades 1-6) is an after-school program for north side kids, originated a number of years ago at our sister parish, The Church of St. Philip.  Patchwork Quilt  Kid’s Club plans to set up a library and a give-away program for the kids so they can take the books home and keep them to reread. We have gathered some – keep them coming.

Gym Jam 2010:  Mark your calendars for Carondelet's 8th Annual Gym Jam! The event will be held on Sunday, May 2nd from 1-6 PM at Carondelet's Lower Campus. This fun family event includes an 8-team basketball tournament (comprised of parents, parishioners and friends), food, entertainment, kids activities and more! If you're interested in playing or organizing a team, please contact Dan Griep at 612-929-0539.
 
With a crash of drums and a flash of light, the Broadway sensation, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, premiers at Christ the King Church on Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m.  The musical casts almost 60 parishioners, young and old, in this fun-filled, memorable production based on the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers.  Plan on bringing your friends and family to enjoy this special event featuring music from Elvis-style rock 'n roll to 1920's Charleston.  No reservations needed, but a free will offering will be accepted at the door.  Directed by Michelle Porter and MPR classical radio host Steve Staruch.  Watch for our special guest star, Father Dale Korogi.

KICKS 4 KIDS SOCCER!!!  Your child can experience soccer lessons unlike she or he has had before!  Lessons during May.  Check backpacks for soccer opportunity.

Events of the Week 4/26 - 4/30
April 26 – Gr. 7 & 8 Chess Tournament
April 27- Gr. 7 Poetry Night Coffeehouse 7:00 P.M. Social Hall
April 28 – Waite House pick up
April 29 – Stranger than Fiction Book Club 9:08  Down Under
April 30- Gr.3 Field trip to Pavek Museum of Broadcasting
April 30- 2010-11 Kinder “Garden” Party

Upcoming Events:
May 1 – Inventor’s Fair at the Best Buy Rotunda, MOA
May 1- State History Day Contest
May 5 – Championship Chess Tournament
May 7 – New Family Luncheon – 11:30  Social Hall  Upper Campus
May 7 – Gr. 7 Artist in Residence  1:50-4:05
May 10 – NO SCHOOL Teacher Workshop
May 11 – Home and School End of Year  potluck  LC  6:30
May 12- Gr. 4 Parent lunch
May 12- Coffee with Becky  Lower Campus  7:30 AM
May 12- Gr.5 Field Trip to St. Therese’s Home Hopkins
May 13 – Gr. 2 Moving Up Day
May 14 – Gr.2 Parent lunch
May 14 – Mn Zoo Mobile visits kindergarten
May 14 – Variety Show  Lower Campus All grades  2:30 PM

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST OPENS TONIGHT!  Carondelet's Spring Musical, Beauty and the Beast, opens tonight at the Washburn High School Auditorium. For those of you who haven't yet purchased your tickets, we hope you'll join us for this remarkable community event!   Performance Dates/Times: Shows are this Friday and Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM.   Tickets: Tickets are just $6 and can be purchased at the door. The Will Call/Ticket Sale Window opens 1-hour prior to the show. Doors to the auditorium open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at Will Call. Directions/Parking: Washburn High School is located at 201 W. 49th Street in Minneapolis. Parking is available in the lot (please be mindful of permit parking) and on the street. Visitors should enter at Door #3 (49th Street entrance) or Door #10 (50th Street entrance). Concessions: Cookies and water will be available during intermission. Commemorative Beauty and the Beast t-shirts and posters will also be available.

News Notes:  March 5, 2010

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST production is in its final weeks.  If you haven’t put the Middle School Musical on your calendar, now is the time - March 19, 20, and 21 at Washburn High School. It promises to be the spring event of the season. The talents of our students and staff are unsurpassed. Tickets go on sale March 12, 2010. Click here for additional information about Beauty and the Beast.

Food Share Month:  March is Minnesota Food Share Month.  You can make your gift stretch even farther as you take this opportunity to continue to contribute to Waite House and support its food shelf program.  The Minnesota Food Share will allocate funds to local food shelves based on what they collect from the community in the month of March.  In addition, the Alan Feinstein Foundation also has a matching percentage that includes March and April.  Please consider leveraging your gift with this wonderful opportunity.  Click here for more information.  Thank you for your continued support of Waite House.

Go-Go Update:  Over 300 people attended a fun night to benefit the school and it was a great success! Together we raised more than $50,000, and our friends Brendan and Maggie Amaris, and David, Callie, and Caitlin O'Neill welcomed new Go-Go puppies into their families!  The tuition raffle was won by the Metz family- congratulations!  Please look for Go-Go statements in today's backpacks as well as a giant thank you to all who helped make the night happen.  Payments can be made by check or go to the school's website to pay by credit card.  Click on "Support Carondelet", and then "online giving" to make your payment.  Don't forget to check out the school website for a list of donors and businesses who gave to our event - please support them!

Volunteer Help Needed:  Lenore has some spots to fill and is looking for volunteers to help with the lunchroom and playground on the Lower Campus.  Lunchroom openings are:  March 19, April 13, 14, 28, 30, May 14, 26 and June 1, 3, 4, and 8.  Playground openings are:  March 19, April 29, May 6, 19, 24, 27, and June 1 and 4.  If you can help out, please email Lenore or call her at 612.920.9075 x10.  Thanks for your help.

Flu Symptoms:  Although we may have escaped the N1H1 season, we are seeing some illnesses with our students. If your child has a fever or is vomiting please keep them home until the fever has subsided, and they are fever free for at least 24 hours. Thanks.

Creativity Day:  Thank you to everyone who helped make Creativity Day such a success. The children loved it.

Athletic Announcements: Basketball: 5th grade Boys’ Basketball won 3rd place in the Immaculate Conception Boys Instructional League. We are proud of you guys.

6th grade girls took second place in Cub Gold basketball tourney.  They beat Guardian Angels Monday and St. Therese Tuesday, then a loss to St. John’s (Savage) in a hard fought championship game tonight. Team members: Brooke Behning, Elle Buckvold, Katie Elfstrand, Molly Gearen, Sophia Holien, Ryan Satre, Elise Stastny, Molly Voltz.The teams were coached by John Holien and Bob Elfstrand.  Congratulations! Way to go!

5th grade Boys’ Silver cub won the championship last night. Members of the team are : Billy Madden, Nick Burns, Liam Sullivan, Kincaid O’Neil, Jack Borman, Colin Kesicki, Patrick Kennedy, Nick Moeller, Will Puzak.  Coached by Leslie Anderson

6th grade Boys team lost in the semi-finals by ONLY 5 points. Good try!  Members of the team were: Ethan Cunningham, Teddy Keller, Ethan Rockhold, Cole Engstrand, Nathaniel Shochatovitz, Noel Weyandt, Paul Heltemes, Joey Pohle, Jacob Koch, and Patrick McCarthy.
Coached by Teddy Archer and Michael Rockhold.

The 7th grade boys coached by Pete Glanville won the semi-final game and will play for the championship on Monday. The team members are: Max Farmer, Peter Glanville, Eil Brimacomb, Anton Houle, Jack Forciea, Joe Moeller, Chris Kesicki and Dan Lennington.  Good luck 7th graders!
We are cheering you on.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club:   Run, Boy, Run by Uri Orlev, Wednesday, March 24th @ 9:08

2010-11 School Year:  We have received some inquiries about the start time of school next year, the hour of the day that school will start and end, and the vacation schedule. We will have our first day of school for grades 1-8 on Monday, August 30, 2010.  (Labor Day is very late this year.) Kindergarten will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010.  Our winter break will be Dec. 19, 2010 through Jan. 2, 2011.  Spring vacation is March 19, 2011 through March 27, 2011. The last day of school will be June 8, 2011. As for a start time of our day, we have not heard of a change with our transportation from Minneapolis Public Schools yet. We will notify you immediately if there will be a change of time.

Third Annual Cathedral Family Day:  The Cathedral of St. Paul invites our students and families to view the copy of the Pieta on display there and to partake in the Cathedral’s Family event on March 7.  Click here to find more information.

Events of the Week 3/8—3/12
March 8 – Home & School Meeting 7:00 Art Room
March 9 -  Corda Mor Irish dances  10:15  UC
                                                   11:45  LC
March 10 – Coffee with Becky   CANCELED
March 10 – Gr. 5   U of MN Field trip to Anderson library
March 10 – Middle School grades for Trimester 2 available online after 5:00
March 11 – Gr. K-2  Orchestra Hall field trip   10:30-11:15
March 12 – Gr. 5  DARE Graduation  11:15  Social Hall

Upcoming Events:
March 16 – CCS Board meeting  7:00
March 16 – Prayer Service at LC  10:15  Kindergarten leading
March 17 – Mass at UC  10:00 Gr. 5 leading
March 17 – Chess 9:00  UC
March 19 – Gr. 3 Parent Luncheon 12:00
March 19 – Gr. 5  Children’s theater “Iron Ring” field trip
March 19 – Gr. 7 Music Artist in Residence  1:50-4:00
March 19 – Opening Night for “Beauty and The Beast”  Washburn HS  7:00
March 15-25 – Parent/Teacher Conferences - schedules will be sent
March  19, 20 & 21 -  CCS production of “Beauty and the Beast”,  Washburn High School
March 24 – Waite House Pick up
March 25 – Student/Faculty  Basketball game  LC  3:15
March 26 – Parent Drive Day - No MPLS Buses
March 26 – “Wild Hair” Day - more info will follow closer to the date
March 26 – Gr. K - 5 End of Quarter 3 

 

Third Annual Cathedral Family Day:  The Cathedral of St. Paul invites our students and families to view the copy of the Pieta on display there and to partake in the Cathedral’s Family event on March 7.  Click here to find more information.

Food Share Month:  March is Minnesota Food Share Month.  You can make your gift stretch even farther as you take this opportunity to continue to contribute to Waite House and support its food shelf program.  The Minnesota Food Share will allocate funds to local food shelves based on what they collect from the community in the month of March.  In addition, the Alan Feinstein Foundation also has a matching percentage that includes March and April.  Please consider leveraging your gift with this wonderful opportunity.  Click here for more information.  Thank you for your continued support of Waite House.

Events of the Week 2/22 — 2/26
Mar. 1 – Gr. 3 – Woodlake Nature Center   10:30-12:00
Mar. 2 – Kdgn Parent Luncheon 12:30 - 2:00  NOTE TIME CHANGE
Mar. 2 - Gr. 5 Authors Visit - Brian Williams and Roderick Gordon
Mar. 3 – Gr. 5 & 6 Creativity Day
Mar. 5 - Gr. 8 History Day
Mar. 5  - End of Trimester for Grades 6, 7, & 8

Upcoming Events:
Mar. 8 – Home & School Meeting 7:00 Art Room
Mar. 9 -  Corda Mor Irish dances  10:15  UC
                        11:45  LC
Mar. 10 – Coffee with Becky   CANCELED
Mar. 10 – Gr. 5   U of MN Field trip to Anderson library
Mar. 11 – Gr. K-2  Orchestra Hall field trip   10:30-11:15
Mar. 12 – Gr. 5  DARE Graduation  11:15  Social Hall
Mar. 16 – CCS Board meeting  7:00
Mar. 19 – Gr. 3 Parent Luncheon 12:00
Mar. 19 – Gr. 5  Children’s theater “Iron Ring” field trip
Mar. 15-25 – Parent/Teacher Conferences - schedules will be sent
Mar.  19, 20 & 21 -  CCS production of “The Beauty and The Beast”,  Washburn High School

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Box tops and Milk Cap Contest Results:  What a great job! We collected over 11,000 box tops and caps to purchase a document camera and projector. The winning rooms were Mrs. Berger on the Lower Campus and Mrs. Perrin on the Upper Campus. Mrs. Berger’s class will have an extra recess and Mrs. Perrin’s class will have an out of uniform day. Special thanks to the 1^st graders and the 7^th grade basketball teams for helping to clip and count the tops. Also, special thanks to Mary Kate Engel and JJ Bitter for spearheading this fundraising effort.  We love our new document camera.

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Waite House:  The pick up date for Waite House donations is Wednesday, February 24, 2010.  Please send non-perishable food items to school with your child.  Your continued support of the people served by Waite House is greatly appreciated.

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Inventors Fair: The names of the 2009-2010 Carondelet Catholic School Inventors were submitted to METRO ESCU for review and judging of their inventions.  We will keep you informed about the results.  Teachers:  Mrs. Phillips & Mrs. Cope

	Grace Brooks	Ethan Cunningham	Cole Engstrand
	Will Kirkpatrick	Noah Kloster	Jacob Koch
	Maisy Martin	Luis Perez	Ryan Satre
	Nathaniel Shochatovitz	Elise Stastny	Jimmy Youngblut
	Matt Paal	Nick Backes	Jonathan Perzel
	Luke Peterson	Celia Smithmier	Jack Thompson

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News Notes   February 12, 2010

The Help Heal Haiti Drive was a major success - $7,308.00 was raised in a week. The generosity of our students and their families was overwhelming. We hope that this money can provide the housing, medicine, food and water the people of Haiti need. Thanks to Ms. Mack, Audrey Heaney, Alex Satre, Emma Meyers, and Charlotte Mahoney-Mosedale for all their efforts to make posters, speak to classes, and perform the daily count that led to this successful endeavor.

Waite House - The pick up date for Waite House donations is Wednesday, February 24, 2010.  Please send non-perishable food items to school with your child.  Your continued support of the people served by Waite House is greatly appreciated.

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Composting at Carondelet- The composting program has begun. The students are working very hard separating their lunch trash according to the correct bins (recycling, organics, trash). The program is going very well.  We thank the parents who have come to help us during lunch hour with this program.

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Magazine Drive: It's that time of year again.  Renew, renew, renew!  Help support Carondelet by renewing or ordering a new magazine through our annual Magazine Drive.  If you don't need magazines, consider donating one to the Carondelet library.  Contact Maureen Monchamp for a list.  If you have not received a magazine packet, contact Jeanne (612.927.8673) or Lenore (612.920.9075).  The 1st turn-in day is Wednesday, February 17th. Thanks for supporting this fundraiser!

We are still looking for a few volunteers to help record the magazine orders on Wednesday, February 17th from 11:30-1:30.  Please contact Maureen Monchamp (tmmonchamp@msn.com) if you are interested in helping.

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Our alumni: The following alums have been recognized  and earned a place on the honor roll for the first semester at Benilde-St. Margaret’s – Alicia Fan, Kasey Fan, Mira Friedlander, Neil Davis, Lauren Muscala, David Jarvis, Dillon Smith, James Krumholz, and Tara Fan.

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The following alumni have been recognized and earned a place on the honor roll for St. Thomas Academy – Tommy Conley, Louis Kloster.

Congratulations- we are so proud of our alums.

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Stranger Than Fiction Book Club:   WHEN YOU REACH ME by Rebecca Stead

     WHEN:  Wednesday, February 24th @ 9:08

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Boxtops and Milk Caps Report: The Lower Campus has counted their contributions to the boxtops and milk caps drive. They have gathered over 3,000 boxtops and milk caps toward the purchase of document cameras. Ms. Berger’s class  did a superb job of counting all the items. In addition they were the winning class… 

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          Room 1-105  Mrs. Berger  milk tops 165 + box tops 735 = total 900

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We will have a final count at the Upper Campus next week.

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Events of the Week 2/15 — 2/19

Feb. 15 – NO SCHOOL– Presidents' Day

Feb. 17 - Ash Wednesday Prayer Services -  UC 10:00,  LC  11:30 

Feb. 17 – Middle School Field Trip  Ordway   11:30

Feb. 17 – Magazine Drive turn-in day

Feb. 19 – Kdgn. - MIA field trip - 10:30

              Gr. 5 - MIA field trip - 11:45

Feb. 20 –Parents A-Go-Go   7:00 PM    Lower Campus Gym             

Upcoming Events:

Feb. 23 - Magazine Drive turn-in day

Feb. 23 – Gr. 1 - MIA field trip - 10:30

              Gr.3 - MIA field trip  -   11:45

Feb. 24 -  Gr. 2 - MIA field trip - 10:30

               Gr. 4 - MIA field trip -   11:45

Feb. 26 – NO SCHOOL  - Teacher Workshop Day

Mar. 15-25 –Parent/Teacher Conferences - schedules will be sent

News Notes     January 29, 2010
 
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - MORE INFORMATION COMING HOME WITH THE CHILDREN

Catholic Schools Week kicks off this Sunday at Christ the King! Carondelet families, teachers and staff are encouraged to join the Church of Christ the King for the 9:30 AM Mass this Sunday, January 31 in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. To show our school spirit, we're encouraging students to wear their school uniforms. On Sunday, Feb. 7th, Carondelet will join St. Thomas the Apostle at the 9 AM Mass for the closing Catholic Schools Week service. We are very thankful for the support of our two parishes, and hope you can join us. Check this week's BGE for a full list of Carondelet's Catholic Schools Week activities.
 
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast:  In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, The Boy Scouts will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast this Sunday, Jan. 31 at the Church of Christ the King from 8:45-11:30 AM. Please join us before or after Sunday Mass. Prices for the breakfast are: $7 adult, $5 kids, $6 or seniors, and families $25.00. Thank you in advance for supporting the Scouts.

CHANGE OF UPPER CAMPUS MASS DATE:  The date of the Upper Campus mass has been changed to Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 10:00 at CTK. Please join us in the celebration of Catholic Education.

Tri-Metro Conference Honors Band   

Waite House - The food drive for Waite House was amazing this month - 2797 assorted food items.  What a tremendous effort on everyone’s part. Way to go!!

Seeking photos from Marathon -  If you have any photos, please email high resolution photo(s) to me - thedolphins@usfamily.net  or upload from the Carondelet home page, under links, under yearbookavenue.  If you have several pictures, you can also make a disk and leave at the office of either campus for Bo Dolphin.

Box Top and Milk Cap Contest Update - Thank you to all who participated in the Box Top and Milk Cap Contest!  We are currently in the process of tallying what we have.  We are hoping to have earned enough to purchase two new document cameras.  A special thank you to Ms. Berger’s class and Ms. Pote’s class as they are helping us collect and count box tops and milk caps on the lower campus.  Thank you also to Ms. Phillips and her middle school students for doing the same on the upper campus.  Once we’ve completed all the sorting, clipping and counting, we will let you know which homeroom earned an out-of-uniform day or an extra recess!   (And just because our contest ended, it doesn’t mean we won’t welcome more box tops and milk caps.  Please keep them coming as this is a great way for our school to earn cash!)

Reminder: UPPER CAMPUS STUDENTS - The snow piles are not good places to play after school due to the movement of cars throughout the parking lot. If someone slides off the snow pile you could land under the wheels of a car. We want to keep you all safe.

Magazine Drive:  The Magazine Drive is scheduled for February 8th-23rd.  Look for more information to be come soon.  I am looking for some volunteers to help record the orders on February 17th and February 23rd from 10:00-12:00.  Also, after 4 years of coordinating this fundraiser, I am looking for someone to take it over next year.  The time commitment is minimal and you could work with me this year to observe the process.  If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please contact me. 
Many thanks, Maureen Monchamp (tmmonchamp@msn.com or 952-929-7436)

CLUB SAINT: In April, Carondelet students will have a two week Spring break. Club Saint is our extended day program. We are wondering how many families that use Club Saint currently will need those services the second week of spring break, April 5-9. Please contact Jodi Nilsen, Club Saint Director, if  your child (ren) will be attending Club Saint during the week of April 5-9. Thank you.

Athletes:  Want to check the directions to games,  schedules, standings and rules. SSYO has its own website at ssyomn.com.

Men’s 35+ CTK/STA Baseball Team - Parishioner Tim Sellner is exploring the level of interest in establishing a CTK/STA men’s 35 and older wood bat baseball team.  (Not all players would need to be parishioners.)  The metro area has a couple of leagues just for the old guys.  Games are about two times a week between Memorial Day and mid-August.  Conflicts are expected but you should be able to make at least half the games and should probably have played high school level baseball.  If interested please call Tim at 612-670-9240 or email him at Tsellner@Tanel360.com.

Pizza/Subway Volunteers - Pizza/Subway Volunteer assignment sheets are coming home from school today.  If you volunteered for this valuable service, please take a moment to unearth the form from your child's backpack, and make a note on your calendar of the dates you have received.  We would not be able to offer pizza and Subway to the students without your help!  The next session begins after Spring Break.

Welcome: We have two new students in our community beginning this week – Angelo (Kindergarten) and Nico ( 2nd grade) Bacic. The family has recently relocated from Arizona and moved into the neighborhood. It is wonderful to have you , Angelo and Nico with us.

Events of the Week 2/1 — 2/5
Jan. 31- Feb. 7 – Catholic Schools Week- activities at school
Feb. 3- Mass   UC 10:00 Appreciation of Catholic Education NOTE: changed from previous announcement)
Feb. 4 – Young Inventor’s Fair Judging – Social Hall UC 6:00-9:00PM
Feb. 5 – DISMISSAL OF ALL CCS students from that Upper Campus 4:15  (Please use the horseshoe area by church doors if picking up)
Feb. 5- Gr. 5 DARE

Upcoming Events:
Feb. 8 - Magazine Drive Kick-off
Feb. 10 – Coffee with Becky  7:30 AM – Technology and CCS
Feb. 12 – Gr. 6 Parent Luncheon
Feb. 12 – Author, Michael Hall, visit to Gr. K-2
Feb. 15 – NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENT’S DAY
Mar. 15 - 25– Parent/Teacher Conferences- schedules will be sent

News Notes     January 22, 2010

CHANGE OF UPPER CAMPUS MASS DATE: The date of the Upper Campus mass has been changed to Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at 10:00 at CTK. Please join us in the celebration of Catholic Education.

A BIG THANKS to all the volunteers who accompanied the seventh grade to Ely last week. Thanks goes to Mark Farmer, Jeff Mueller, Kevin Quiring, Tom Vitt, Dave Peters, and Matt Mahoney,  Nancy McIntosh, Denise Griep, Ann Foran, Ellen Butler, Kelly Hammer, and Cindy Satre, the chaperones.  It was a beautiful and somewhat warm week to be in the north woods. Special thanks to the seventh-grade teachers, Ms. Mack, Ms. Cope, and Ms. Shields who planned the trip and left their families behind to spend the week with their students. We hear the students even heard the wolves howl.

Yearbook Sales - Order your yearbook now.  Yearbooks are $16 and may be ordered online or by check (flyer sent home last week).   If you order online, you may also personalize your yearbook for an additional fee.  To order online, go to the Carondelet homepage, click on links, click on YearbookAvenue and click to buy your yearbook.  You must order by January 24th if you want any personalization.  Otherwise, all orders are due by January 28th.

Yearbook Photos - We are still looking for candid's for both the upper and lower campus.  There are only 2 weeks remaining to get your photos in.  To upload high resolution photos, go to the Carondelet homepage, click on links, click on YearbookAvenue and follow the steps to upload your photos. If you have questions, contact Bo Dolphin at thedolphins@usfamily.net.

Fourth Graders flying kites made in art class.


Hello Carondelet Parents: The Go-Go is just around the corner and the Go-Go committee would like you to consider hosting a fun-filled "Book-It-Now" for this year’s Parents-A-Go-Go!  Book-It-Nows are events/parties that are planned for Carondelet parents by Carondelet parents and teachers.  Last year’s events made over $12,000 for the school, and were wildly popular, connecting parents and friends in our community throughout the entire year.  Please contact Tippy Madden to sign up to host an event or party, or with any questions you may have, at Toddandtippy@prodigy.net.

CLUB SAINT: In April, Carondelet students will have a two week Spring break. Club Saint is our extended day program. We are wondering how many families that use Club Saint currently will need those services the second week of spring break, April 5-9. Please contact Jodi Nilsen, Club Saint Director,  (612.920.8711) if your child/ren will be attending Club Saint during the week of April 5-9. Thank you.

INVENTOR'S FAIR JUDGES NEEDED!  No experience necessary. The date is Thursday, 4 February, 2010. A dinner will be provided. The event begins at 6PM and  you are free to go once your team has finished judging, which usually  takes 2-3 hours.

You can still judge if you have a 6th grader, no worries. However, if you have a 4th or 5th grader, this is the volunteer event for you! You will get a preview of what is expected of your future 6th grader for this project.  Contact Libby Sullivan via email if you can judge: macdogstudio@mac.com.

Pancake Breakfast: The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are holding their annual pancake breakfast at Christ the King Church on Sunday, January 31st from 8:45am  - 11:30 am. Please join us before or after Sunday mass. Prices for the breakfast are: $7.00 adult, $5.00 kids, $6.00 for seniors and families $25.00. Thank you in advance for supporting the Scouts.

Catholic Schools Weeks - Everyone is excited about Catholic School Week, Jan. 31- Feb. 7. Look for more information in the backpacks next Friday.
 
Events of the Week 1/25 - 1/29
Jan. 26 – Prayer Service LC 10:15  Appreciation of Catholic Education
Jan. 28 – CCS Admissions Open House  7:00  LC
Jan. 31 - Feb. 7 – Catholic Schools Week- activities at school

Upcoming Events:
Feb. 3 - Mass   UC 10:00 Appreciation of Catholic Education (NOTE: changed from previous announcement)
Feb. 4 – Young Inventor’s Fair – Social Hall UC 6:00-9:00PM
Feb. 5 – DISMISSAL OF ALL CCS students from the Upper Campus 4:15 pm (Please use the horseshoe area by church doors if picking up)
Feb. 5 - Gr. 5 DARE
Feb. 8 - Magazine Drive Kick-off
Feb. 10 – Coffee with Becky  7:30 AM – Technology and CCS
Feb. 12 – Gr. 6 Parent Luncheon
Feb. 12 – Author, Michael Hall, visits Gr. K-2
Feb. 15 – NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENTS' DAY
Mar. 15-25 – Parent/Teacher Conferences - schedules will be sent

News Notes: January 15, 2010

In Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Carondelet Catholic School will be closed on Monday, January 18. Let this day remind us of how powerful one person’s actions can be in the area of social justice. As a faith-filled community, we ask that you keep in your constant prayers those devastated by the recent disaster in Haiti.

Waite House News: Thanks to your generosity, Carondelet donated over $400 and 2,109 lbs of food to Waite House in November; 2,365 lbs from the December collection (which included a donation from the Morning with St. Nick proceeds); and 1,047 following the Christmas program. Great job sharing with others Carondelet families! What a tribute to your generosity.

Yearbook Sales: Don’t forget to turn in your yearbook order forms. Yearbooks are $16 and may be ordered online or by check (flyer sent home last Friday). If you order online, you may also personalize your yearbook for an additional fee. To order online, go to the Carondelet homepage, click on links, click on Yearbook Avenue and click to buy your yearbook. You must order by January 24th if you want any personalization. Otherwise, all orders are due by January 28th.

Inventor’s Fair Judges Needed: Carondelet is looking for judges for the 6th grade Inventor’s Fair on Thursday, Feb. 4th. (No experience necessary). The event begins at 6 pm and generally lasts a couple hours. Dinner is provided. Please contact Libby Sullivan at macdogstudio@mac.com if you are interested in helping or for more information.

Admissions Open House: Carondelet will be hosting an Admissions Open House for prospective families on Thursday, January 28 at 7 PM at the Lower Campus. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Carondelet and what we have to offer. If you know someone who might be interested, please encourage them to attend. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are due Monday, Feb. 8, 2009.

WordMaster Challenge Winners: We have received notice that two Carondelet third graders have won highest honors in the WordMaster Challenge – a national language arts competition. The competition is entered by approximately 215,000 students annually, which consists of three separate meets held at intervals during the school year. Third grader, Sarah Kennedy earned a perfect score in this year’s first meet and Owen Cody also earned outstanding results in the meet. The students were coached for the Challenge by Mrs. Clark, Ms. Hera, and Ms. Rafferty. Next contest in February.

The WordMasters Challenge is an exercise in critical thinking that first encourages students to become familiar with a set of difficult new words and then challenges them to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships. Good job, Sarah and Owen.

Box Tops for Education Contest Jan 19-26th: Let’s see which homeroom can collect the most Box Tops for Education & Kemps Milk Tops! Coming up Tuesday 1/19 through Tuesday 1/26 we will be holding a contest that is open to all grades. The top collecting homeroom from each campus will be rewarded with an Out–Of-Uniform day or an extra recess! Please remember to bring in your “Box Tops for Education”, as it is a wonderful way to earn money for our school. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of an additional Document Camera for each campus. Box Tops coupons may be found on hundreds of General Mills products and partnering brands, like Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Hefty®, Juicy Juice, Ziploc®, Kleenex® and many more. You may also visit HYPERLINK 'http://www.boxtops4education.com/'www.boxtops4education.com for more information.

New Library Software: Through our new library software, Destiny Library Manager, Carondelet students and teachers are now able to access our book catalog, 24/7. The Destiny program strengthens the library/classroom connection along with the library/home connection. Within a few weeks they will be able to reserve titles using Destiny.

Another Destiny resource is the WebPath Express. This valuable tool directs students to safe, relevant K-12 web sites containing educator-reviewed, age-appropriate information.

Want to browse the Carondelet library book catalog? Go to: https://carondelet-mpls.follettdestiny.com.

A sampling of what you will find:

- A Library Home page with additional information resources

- Basic Book Catalog, search by title, author, subject, or series

- Destiny Quest – click through “The Top 10 Books”,

- WebPath Express-Each website has a summary and a grade level recommendation

Comments and/or questions may be sent to Mrs. Sandy Knauff at sknauff@carondelet-mpls.org.

A BIG THANKS to the Home and School Association for providing us with the funds to buy the switches and cables for all the student computers in the school. Every classroom has the student computers connected and available for student use.

Events of the Week 1/18-1/22:

Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – NO SCHOOL

Jan. 19 – CCS Board Meeting, Social Hall Upper Campus, 7 PM

Jan. 20 – Gr. 3 Mill City Museum field trip, 10:45 AM-2:15 PM

Jan. 22 – Parent Drive Day - No MPLS buses

Jan. 22 – Gr. 5 DARE

Jan. 22 – End of Quarter 2 for Gr. K-5

Upcoming Events:

Jan. 26 – LC Prayer Service “Appreciation of Catholic Education”, STA Church 10:15 AM

Jan. 27 - UC Mass “Appreciation of Catholic Education”, CTK Church 10:15 AM

Jan. 27 - Waite House Food Collection

Jan. 27 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards available on Churchwerks - Grades K-5 - 5:00 PM

Jan. 28 – Admissions Open House, Lower Campus, 7 PM

Jan 31- Feb. 7 – Catholic Schools Week activities

News Notes:  January 8, 2010

Welcome Back - We are back at school and everyone is “back in the groove” already. The students are delighted that warmer days are here so we can have outdoor recess again.  The benefits of going outside for fresh air and exercise cannot be measured.

THE LAPTOPS ARE HERE!!!! Due to the generosity of our parents in the annual fund drive, we were able to purchase 30 new Macbooks that will be located on two carts and a new server to meet the needs of the classrooms at the Upper Campus. The computer lab that has been a part of the school for the past two years was frequently overbooked with the demand.  It is our hope that these laptops help that situation and give our students more access to computers on a daily basis. The carts will be available to the middle school students and rotate through the other grades throughout this year. In addition, new switches and cables were installed on all the classroom computers on both campuses. Please stop by and see the computers in action. Ask your children what they are using the computers to do. Again, our sincerest appreciation to our families for providing us with the technology tools we need in today’s global world.

The Carondelet Upper Campus Library has been the recipient of donated computers to use for the new computer program Destiny and learning research skills. Now we have 7 computers serving our students in this area.

Christmas Program Video – The Christmas Program video is ready! Orders for purchases can be made until Friday, Jan 15, 2010. The cost is $5.00/DVD. This video was captured and produced by our parent, Andy Nugent, and is professional. Everyone will want this treasure of their child for years to come.

Beauty and Beast – the cast has been selected for the middle school play going into production in the next few weeks. Over 100 students auditioned for the show in front of the most difficult audience – their peers.  You all did a fine job and should be proud of your work. The enthusiasm for this activity was overwhelming. All of the students who tried out have a role in the play or are helping with costumes and sets. Mark your calendars for the production,  March 19, 20  & 21. Tickets will go on sale in early March.

Thank You:  A big thank you goes out to all the students and families who attended the St. Nick’s event on Dec. 5^th.  It was a huge success and everyone had a fun time. We are thankful also to our student council members who organized a visit from St. Nicholas here at school on Friday, Dec. 4^th.  A candy treat helps to warm up any cold wintry day.

Annual Fund:  Thank you to everyone who has donated to this year's Annual Fund. For those of you who would still like to make a year-end gift, you can do so by visiting the Support Carondelet/Online Giving page of the CCS website. Again, we thank you for your continued generosity and support of Carondelet's mission.

Concert:  What  a wonderful Christmas concert last night.  The students worked hard to hone their singing and dancing skills. The kindergarteners won all our heart with the Santa masks and song.

Quiz Bowl: This week the Catholic School Eighth-Grade Quiz Bowl competition was held at the University of St. Thomas. Carondelet team consists of Patrick Adkins, Sam Durben, Caroline Riester, and Jordan Shochatovitz with Nick Stastny, serving as an alternate.  Forty-eight schools answered questions related to current events and general facts.  Carondelet students were defeated in the fourth out of six rounds.  They represented us well. Congratulations to the strong and knowledgeable team.

Welcome: We welcome Alison Wahlberg, a new kindergartener, and her family to our CCS community. Alison will be joining us in January when her family returns from living abroad. Alison will be a member of Mrs. Carney’s class.

Parent Volunteers Needed: The Lower Campus is seeking volunteers for lunchroom/playground for the months of Jan. and Feb.  Even though it is cold the children need the fresh air and someone to help supervise them.  Please give Lenore a call at 612.920.9075 or email her to volunteer.  Children like to see their parents in the school building. It sends a message that parents are interested in what their children are learning. Your presence supports in practice how much you value this special CCS education you have given them. If everyone contributes some time the jobs will be easier for everyone. It spreads the work around. Serving pizza or subways or supervising recess takes about a hour. We promise the reward of your child's face when they see you will be enough to make it worth your time.

Source Separated Organics:  The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has approved a grant for Carondelet to begin a Source Separated Organics collection of trash. The grant will cover the cost of the bins and trash bags for one year on both campuses. It is our hope that the cost of trash removal will be decreased substantially. Students have begun emptying their extra milk into a bucket for disposal already. Just that action has reduced the weight of the garbage removed daily and put less in our landfills. Go Green!

The committee behind this environmentally conscious effort is lead by parent, Felicity Britton. School committee members are Jamie Hera, Sr. Kathleen, Brigid Berger, Meghan Pote, and Maureen Mack. We are grateful to them for all their work. You will be hearing more about this program in the news notes to come. Thanks to the committee for bringing us this far. Click here to view the composting webpage. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!  On behalf of the staff of Carondelet we wish you the most blessed and peaceful Christmas Season. May all the joy of the New Year be yours. We are so happy that you are a part of our CCS community.

Events of 1/4 -  1/8 Week: 

Dec. 19 – Christmas vacation begins

Jan. 4 – Students and teachers return to school

STRANGER THAN FICTION BOOK CLUB

FREAK THE MIGHTY by RODMAN PHILBRICK

WHEN: 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28^TH @ 9:08

WHERE: 

DOWN UNDER

Successful Book Fair-Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!!  Thank you to everyone who supported Carondelet Catholic School’s book fair at Barnes & Noble. It was great to receive your donations of new books along with a profit of $901 from total sales.

Thanks to the following students and parents for helping at the book fair: 7^th Graders  Dani Dolphin, Hana Fritz, Catie Orren,  and Madison Schmidt.  Parents:  Karin Glanville, Renee Burns, Laura Johnson, Maureen Monchamp, Amy Casey-Paal, and Carrie Voda. The support shown for CCS is greatly appreciated.  See you at our 2010 Book Fair on November 20^th  &  21^st.

ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:  Beauty and the Beast auditions for those interested stage performers will be held the week of 12/06. Last year we had 85% participation in either a stage experience or a back stage experience so please consider joining us.

Auditions dates and locations are as follows:

    Sunday, December 6th, 12:00-4:00 in the auditorium

    Monday, December 7th, 5:00-7:00 in the social hall

    Tuesday, December 8th 5:00-7:00 in the auditorium

    Callbacks:  Friday, December 11  4:30-7:30 in the auditorium

COMPOSTING:  In 2010, Carondelet plans to start composting our lunchtime food waste. That means the students will use a separate container for “organic” material such as food waste, paper napkins and waxed paper, which will then be turned into compost at a commercial composting facility. Composting the organic material sequesters greenhouse gases and provides an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic fertilizers. Compost replenishes soil, reduces erosion and diminishes storm water runoff from contaminating our wetlands, lakes and streams. Please look for more information next week on how you can pack “litter less lunches” or help support the compost program.

STRANGER THAN FICTION BOOK CLUB

BOOK:

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY by TRUMAN CAPOTE

WHEN: 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18@ 9:08

WHERE: 

DOWN UNDER

<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> Eager student ambassadors will meet you at the door to take the food off your hands so you can be hands-free while locating your favorite seat. Our plan is to have the food to Waite House the very next day.

Remember, the Christmas program is free, making a difference in the fight against hunger; PRICELESS

Scrip Fundraiser:  Many thanks to those families who supported in our 1st attempt at the Scrip Fundraiser.  With about 65 families/faculty participating, we raised over $2500.  Wow!  We will keep you posted on how Home & School plans to spend the money.  Just a reminder, the cards will be available for pick up this Saturday, December 5th (9:00-12:00) at the St. Nick event at the lower campus.  They will also be available for pick up on Monday, December 7th in the cafeteria of your youngest child from 9:30-10:30.  If you are unable to pick up your cards at either of those times, we will make other arrangements with you.  We'll keep you posted on the future of this fundraiser and appreciate any comments or suggestions.  Thanks so much for your support!  

Waite House Report for October: CCS collected 729 pounds of food and $40.94. This food donation will feed 60 individuals for 2-3 days. This shows how very valuable your donations are. We hope to top this number in our December food drive.

Events of 12/7 - 12/11 Week: 

Dec. 8 – Prayer Service Advent   10:15   LC  - Gr. 2 leading

Dec. 8 – Mass UC Feast of the Immaculate Conception 10:00 Gr. 6 leading

 Dec. 8  - Band Concert   LC  11:30

              Concert Band at the VA  2:00

Dec. 9 – Coffee with Becky- LC   CANCELED

Dec. 10 – Gr. 2 Steppingstone Theater 11:00-1:30

Dec. 10 - Band Concert MOA 5:00

Dec. 11 – Gr 5 DARE

Dec. 11 – Gr. & K Special Friends   10:00-12:00

Dec. 11 – Out of Uniform Day

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 14 – Gr. 8 – Quiz Bowl 

Dec.  15 – CCS Board of Directors meeting  7:00 Social Hall

Dec, 16 – Waite House pick-up

Dec. 17 – Christmas Program dress rehearsal  10:15  CTK

               Christmas Program 7:00  CTK

Dec. 18  - Gr. 5 DARE

Dec. 18 – Waite House pick up after Christmas Program

Dec. 19 – Christmas vacation

Jan . 4 – Students and teachers return to school

The staff at CCS hopes that the Thanksgiving holidays will be enjoyable and fun for your families. We feel fortunate everyday to be surrounded by the children we teach and their families. Our thanks for the joys we have everyday and may we continue to be blessed. Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

1st Annual Morning with St. Nick:  In conjunction with St. Thomas the Apostle's Just Giving fair-trade sale, Carondelet will be hosting our first annual Morning with St. Nick on Saturday, December 5th at Carondelet's Lower Campus. The event will include visits and photos with St. Nick, a kids-only holiday shoppe, cookies, refreshments, and much more. The event will be held from 9 AM- Noon. Mark your calendars and spread the word!
 
Kids-Only Holiday Shoppe-Student Volunteers Needed: The Morning with St. Nick planning committee is looking for a few middle-school volunteers to help in the Kids-Only Holiday Shoppe. Please contact Cindy Murtha or Megan Hower if you'd like to help.
 
Second Annual Operation Shoebox: The Boy and Girl Scouts, Daisies, and Webelos will be packing and wrapping these shoeboxes on Dec. 6. The group is in need of contributions for the boxes such as lotion, small toys, toothpaste, mittens, art supplies, deodorant etc. You can bring any donations you might have to either campus office.
 
Scrip Fundraiser:  Many thanks to those of you who have already placed Scrip orders!  Scrip is an easy way to raise money for Carondelet by purchasing gift cards.  You can order gift cards for people on your Christmas list, stock up on Cub grocery cards, or treat yourself to a gift card at your favorite store.  Just a reminder, the final day to turn in orders is Monday, November 30th at 10:30 AM.  Questions can be directed to Chris Gage, Maureen Monchamp or Kathleen Eikens.  Thanks for your support!
 


Beauty and the Beast Auditions:  For those interested middle-school stage performers, Beauty and the Beast auditions will be held the week of 12/06. Last year we had 85% participation in either a stage experience or a back stage experience so please consider joining us.
 

Auditions dates and locations are as follows:

 

Sunday, December 6th, 12:00-4:00 in the auditorium

 

Monday, December 7th, 5:00-7:00 in the social hall

 

Tuesday, December 8th, 5:00-7:00 in the auditorium

 
Callbacks:  Friday, December 11th,  4:30-7:30 in the auditorium
 

Attention 8th Graders:  Yearbook Quotes and Baby Pictures are due 12/1. All baby pictures should be given to Gracie Hellstrom. Quotes for Mr. Nutter's class should be given to Maddie Helm and quotes for Mr. Graboski's class should be given to Ellie Martin.  

 
Events of 11/30-12/4 Week: 

Dec. 2 - Gr. 3 Stages Theater "Night Before Christmas"  12:30 pm

Dec. 2- Middle School Stranger than Fiction Book Club 9:05 am
 
Dec. 2 - Lower Campus Chess Club

Dec. 3 - Last day Beginning Chess- Lower Campus

Dec. 4 - Gr. 5 DARE program

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 8 - Lower Campus Prayer Service (Advent)  10:15 am  - Gr. 2  leading

Dec. 8 - Upper Campus Mass (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 10:00 am -  Gr. 6 leading

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First Annual Morning with St. Nick: In conjunction with St. Thomas the Apostle's Just Giving fair-trade sale, Carondelet will be hosting our first annual Morning with St. Nick on Saturday, December 5th from 9 AM-Noon at Carondelet's Lower Campus. The event will include visits and photos with St. Nick, a kids-only holiday shoppe, cookies, refreshments, and much more. Mark your calendars and spread the word!


Kids-Only Holiday Shoppe-Student Volunteers Needed: The Morning with St. Nick planning committee is looking for a few middle-school volunteers to help in the Kids-Only Holiday Shoppe. Please contact Cindy Murtha or Megan Hower if you'd like to help.

Second Annual Operation Shoebox: The Boy and Girl Scouts, Daisys, and Webelos will be packing and wrapping these shoeboxes on Dec. 6. The group is in need of contributions for the boxes such as lotion, small toys, toothpaste, mittens, art supplies, deodorant etc. You can bring any donations you might have to either campus office.

Carondelet's now on Facebook! For those of you on Facebook, be sure to check out Carondelet's new Facebook page! You'll find school contact info as well as invitations to upcoming events. Follow the Facebook link on the Carondelet's homepage.

Upper Campus Pick-Up: If you pick up your child after school please use the designated parking spots in the playground area or the streets. Do not park along the sidewalk by the playground. We are trying to keep all our students safe.

Scrip Gift-Card Fundraiser: This holiday season, Home & School is trying a new gift card fundraising opportunity called Scrip. This fundraiser is not replacing any other fundraiser at this time. We are exploring Scrip to determine if it is a fundraiser we might want to use in the future. Please look for details and order forms in the BGE today.

Keep Clipping those Box Tops! Did you know our school earned $1,254.00 last year from Box Top
collections? Please remember to clip and collect Box Tops for Education; it is a wonderful way to earn money for our school. This year we are hoping to earn enough to purchase new computer carts for our Macs in the computer lab. Box Tops coupons may be found on hundreds of General Mills products and partnering brands, like Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Hefty®, Juicy Juice, Ziploc®, Kleenex® and many more. The holidays are a great time to look for box-tops while shopping for your holiday baking needs. Also, stay tuned for a fun class collection competition coming soon!!! So let's start clipping for cash!

Parent Volunteers Needed: Each week our parents volunteer about 25 hours of time to help with marketing, serving pizza or subway, chaperoning a field trip, working in the library, coaching an athletic team, attending a mass, serving on the Board of Directors, etc. Children like to see their parents in the school building. It sends a message that parents are interested in what their children are learning. Your presence supports in practice how much you value this special CCS education you have given them. If everyone contributes some time the jobs will be easier for everyone. It spreads the work around. If you have not volunteered this year, it is time to come forth. Serving pizza or subways takes a lunch hour. We promise the reward of your child's face when they see you will be enough to make it worth your time.

 

Beauty and the Beast Auditions: Middle-School auditions for Carondelet's spring musical Beauty & the Beast will begin in December. Watch for more info in upcoming News Notes!

Attention 8th Graders: Yearbook Quotes and Baby Pictures are due 12/1. All baby pictures should be given to Gracie Hellstrom. Quotes for Mr. Nutter's class should be given to Maddie Helm and quotes for Mr. Graboski's class should be given to Ellie Martin.

Alumni News: DeLaSalle has announced the following CCS alums have been inducted into the National Honor Society: Katie Borman, Kirsten Elfstrand, Jordan Gatesmith, Kristen Perzel, Charlie Rooney, Ginny Schwake, Linnea Shaw, Libby Silverman, Katherine Sittig, Lucas Wehrwein, and Nathan Wilson. Congratulations! Kudos to their teachers who provided an excellent preparation for high school.

Please Keep in Your Prayers:

-Stan Blanda, Assistant Principal: Stan had surgery to remove a benign tumor from the cervical region of his spinal cord. The surgery was very successful and he is at home resting and recuperating and will return to school on November 30.

-Mary Lee Martin, Kindergarten teacher: Mary Lee's father passed away last week in Foley, MN.

-Tony Subialka, MS Social Studies teacher: Tony had ankle surgery and is feeling better. He is home

recovering and will return to school next week.

Events of 11/23 - 11/25 Week:

Nov. 24 - Kindergarten Feast LC morning

Nov. 25 - Gr. 7 Guthrie field trip

Upcoming Events:

Dec. 2 - Gr. 3 Stages Theater "Night Before Christmas" 12:30

Dec. 2 - Stranger Than Fiction Book Club- The book is Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.

Dec. 4 - Gr. 5 DARE program

Dec. 8 - Prayer Service Advent LC - Gr. 2 leading

Dec. 8 - Mass UC Feast of the Immaculate Conception 10:00 Gr. 6 leading

Dec. 8 - Band Concert LC 11:15 / Concert Band at the VA 2:00

Dec. 9 - Coffee with Becky- LC

Dec. 10 - Gr. 2 Steppingstone Theater 11:00-1:30

Dec. 10 - Band Concert MOA 5:00

Dec. 11 - Gr. & K Special Friends 10:00-12:00

Dec. 11 - Out of Uniform Day

News Notes: November 13, 2009

Report Cards. Grades K-5 report cards are online this week on Churchwerks. Instructions: Use the Churchwerks link on the school's website. Go into Churchwerks using your name and password. The last menu item under your child's name is reports. Click on reports. Two items appear. The last one is report card. Click. Please check to see your child's progress and commend them for the hard work and energy they have put forth in the past months. The children are proud of their school work and the report cards are evidence of their efforts.

"Growing in Love." The family resource "Growing in Love" has been sent home with the students in grades K-6. Please complete the form that accompanies the booklet and return it to school. We apologize for the delay in this booklet delivery. Parents of students in grades 7 & 8 will receive the booklet at the upcoming parent luncheons.

2nd Annual Operation Shoebox. Wrapped shoeboxes will be going to Waite House this year. We will be collecting donations for boys and girls age 5-14. They will be placed in shoeboxes, wrapped and presented as gifts. Boy/Girl Scouts, Cubs, Webelos and Daisies will be assembling the shoeboxes. Donations accepted in the school offices.

Items needed: new toothbrushes, games, small books, small stuffed animals, socks, hats, combs, body wash, mittens/gloves, chapstick, soap, puzzles, small toys, shampoo etc. Items must fit in a shoebox.

Thank you rakers! Many, many thanks to all the wonderful leaf-rakers. 7th and 8th graders went out this past gorgeous weekend and raked for STA/CTK parishioners. Many students were out there doing good service on their day off from school. Thanks to adult helpers: Cindy Murtha-Satre, Melissa Mahoney-Mosedale, Kris Perry, Cathy Smith, Ellen Butler, Nancy Driessen, Sheila Helm, Faye Ryden, Mary Coulter, Ann Foran and Terri Kelley.

Preparation for Thanksgiving Baskets. The seventh-graders are leading the effort to gather food and prepare the baskets for Thanksgiving dinner. These baskets are delivered to needy families through Waite House. Because of your generosity many families are able to enjoy a full and complete Thanksgiving dinner with their families and friends. Thank you for your contributions.

Box Tops for Education. Did you know our school earned $1,254.00 last year from Box Top collections? Please remember to clip and collect "Box Tops for Education"; it is a wonderful way to earn money for our school. This year we are hoping to earn enough to purchase new computer carts for our Macs in the computer lab. Box Tops coupons may be found on hundreds of General Mills products and partnering brands, like Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Hefty, Juicy Juice, Ziploc, Kleenex and many more. You may also visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/ for more information. The holidays are a great time to look for box-tops while shopping for your holiday baking needs. Also, stay tuned for a fun class collection competition coming soon!!! So let's start clipping for cash!

CCS Grad Kasey Fan '07 has been nominated for the National Honor Society at Benilde-St. Margaret's.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club: Wednesday, December 2. The book is Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.

Events of 11/16-11/20 Week:

Nov. 17- Prayer Service 10:15 LC World Peace

Nov. 17 - CCS School Board Meeting, Social Hall CTK 7:00 PM

Nov. 18- Mass 10:00 UC World Peace

Nov. 19 - Health Screening UC

Nov. 20 - Out of Uniform Day - Casual Friday- fall colors

Nov. 20 - Gr. 7 Parent Luncheon

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 21 & 22- Book Sale - Barnes and Noble to benefit CCS

Nov. 24- Kindergarten Feast LC morning

Nov. 25 - Gr. 7 Guthrie Theatre field trip

 
News Notes: November 6, 2009

Students: Enjoy your day off while the teachers learn more about technology to use in your classrooms. The sun will be shining.

2nd Annual Operation Shoebox:  Wrapped Shoeboxes will be going to Waite House again this year. We will be collecting donations for boys and girls age 5-14. Donations will be placed in shoeboxes, wrapped and presented as gifts. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Webelos and Daisys will be assembling the shoeboxes. Donations accepted in the school offices.

Items needed: new toothbrushes, games, small books, small stuffed animals, socks, hats, combs, body wash, mittens/gloves, chapstick, soap, puzzles, small toys, shampoo etc. Items must fit in a shoebox.

2010-11 Kindergarteners: For planning purposes, we'd like to get an idea of the number of siblings planning to start Kindergarten next fall. If you have a preschooler who will be eligible to start Kindergarten in 2010, we ask you to email Megan Hower or Becky Farber.

Congratulations to Mrs. Berger's 1st grade for winning the class prize at the Lower Campus for Marathon! You will all be enjoying an extra recess under this beautiful November sky. Ms. Huebsch and Mrs. Mack's classes have earned an out-of-uniform day! Please keep returning those remaining outstanding pledges. Thanks to all of you who made this Marathon a success. It is crucial to the marathon success and the school’s financial budget that we collect the money pledged. We still have about $1800 of the pledged amount out. We are counting on it!!! Let’s get our full participation to the 100% mark.

THANK YOU - The second grade classes would like to thank Ms. Paola Obetz for preparing a special activity to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Students loved decorating sugar skulls and learning more about the tradition of Day of the Dead.

Volunteers needed: The Lower Campus is seeking volunteers for lunchroom/playground for the months of Jan. and Feb. Even though it is cold the children need the fresh air and someone to help supervise them.

Keep in your prayers: Bill Geddes, father of Cassie (5th) and Joey (3rd) has been deployed with the Army to Afghanistan for 1 year. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and the rest of our troops.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club: Wednesday, December 2, 9:08am, Down Under. The book is Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.


Events of 11/9-11/13 Week:

Nov. 9 – Home and School Meeting 7:00 Art Room UC

Nov. 11- Chess LC 9:00 AM

Nov. 11 – K-5 report cards available online after 5:00 PM

Nov. 11- Coffee with Becky (Evening) 7:00-8: 30 Art Room –UC
                                        Topic: Fundraising & Events

Nov. 12- Picture retakes

Nov. 12- Beginning Chess LC 9:00 AM

Nov. 13 – Gr. 5 DARE program begins 10-12:20

Nov. 13 - Gr. 8 Parent Luncheon 11:30

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 17- Prayer Service 10:15 LC World Peace

Nov. 17 – CCS School Board Meeting Social Hall CTK 7:00 PM

Nov. 18- Mass 10:00 UC World Peace

Nov. 19 – Health Screening UC

Nov. 20 – Gr. 7 Parent Luncheon

Nov. 21 & 22- Book Sale – Barnes and Noble to benefit CCS

Nov. 24 - Kindergarten Feast LC morning

Nov. 25 – Gr. 7 Guthrie field trip


News Notes: October 30, 2009

Thank You: Many thanks to Bill Kirkpatrick for arranging the free delivery of our bike rack. Many thanks to the parents who drove the children between campuses last week for our volleyball game:  Karin Glanville, coordinator extraordinaire, Kay Bromelcamp, Anne Borman, Julie Peters, Katy Eiden, Ellen Butler, Harlan Hegmna, Susam Hellstrom, Alex Cannon, Michelle Strietz, Brenda Roth, Mary Gearen, Bridget Peterson, Michelle Cunningham, and Lucy Voltz.  Talk about a transportation plan in 25 minutes!

With Sympathy: Our condolences to Mrs. Becky Harris,  2nd grade teacher, on the death of her father in Sioux Falls, S. D.  Our condolences to the Swenson/Frazee family on the death of their wife/mother, Amy Swenson.  Our condolences to Laure O’Keeffe on the death of her father-in-law in New Mexico.  Additionally, our condolences to Roger Grabowski on the death of his father-in-law in Wyoming.  It has been a tough two weeks for CCS in this area and we are hopeful that there will be peaceful days ahead.  Our thoughts and prayers are with those members of our community whose hearts are heavy. 

Caps for Kids: The students enjoyed wearing their caps and sponsoring the Caps for Kids program. The program helps families of children with cancer. Carondelet  students raised $476.00

Congratulations: Janelle Jacques, former 4th- grade teacher and her husband, Chad Pitman, are the proud parents of Alice Elizabeth, born on Oct. 14, 2009. She weighed 8 lbs. 2oz. Congratulations to Janelle and Chad.

Reminder: We are experiencing an increase in absenteeism due to illness. A reminder: children may not return to school unless they have been fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication. Some other tips from the Minnesota Health Dept follow:

Call or take your child to a doctor right away if your child of any age has:
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Bluish or gray skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child does not  want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
• Has other conditions (like heart or lung disease, diabetes, or asthma) and develops flu symptoms, including a fever and/or cough.

The H1N1 vaccine is available now for medically fragile children and will be available for all children in the coming weeks and parents are encouraged to speak with their medical provider about getting their child immunized against the virus.

The Minnesota Department of Health has just launched a toll-free Minnesota FluLine (MN FluLine) at 1-866-259-4655 for information about H1N1 and treatment options.

Screen your children before sending them to school. Notify the school if your child is ill with influenza like illness, as this information is being tracked for the Minnesota Department of Health. 

2nd Annual Operation Shoebox - Wrapped Shoeboxes will be going to Waite House this year. We will be collecting donations for boys and girls age 5-14. They will be placed in shoeboxes, wrapped and presented as gifts.  Boy/Girl Scouts, Cubs, Webelos and Daisys will be assembling the shoeboxes. Donations accepted in the school offices.  Items needed: new toothbrushes, games, small books, small stuffed animals, socks, hats, combs, body wash, mittens/gloves, chapstick, soap, puzzles, small toys, shampoo etc.  Must fit in a shoebox.

2010-11 Kindergarteners:  For planning purposes, we'd like to get an idea of the number of siblings planning to start Kindergarten next fall. If you have a preschooler who will be eligible to start Kindergarten in 2010, we ask you email Megan Hower or Becky Farber.

Innisbrook Wrapping Paper Orders – Ready for Pick Up  Your Innisbrook order is here and ready to be picked up. Please pick up the paper at the respective campus.

Waite House: We helped Waite House by donating 1,183 pounds of food and $11.00 in September.  During the summer months 490 new individuals began using the food shelf because they were hungry and had no food. We have aided Waite House in their ability to serve those who are hungry. Thank you, Carondelet Families. You are helping and serving others just as our mass and prayer service suggested.

Save these dates - Sat, Nov 21 & Sun, Nov 22 for our School Bookfair at Barnes & Noble Galleria, Edina.  Our school libraries will receive 10% of the total sales identified as "Bookfair sale for Carondelet Catholic School."  A detailed flyer will be coming soon.

Marathon: We still have about $1800 of the pledged amount out. It is crucial to the marathon success and the school’s financial budget that we collect the money pledged. We are counting on it!!! Let’s get our full participation to the 100% mark.

ANNOUNCING: The rumors are true. CCS will once again perform a middle school play, Beauty and the Beast!  Auditions will take place this December.  Please look for more info and dates in upcoming newsletters.

STA NEW ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING - Thursday, October 29, 4:15pm
The altar server assists the presider and assembly at prayer.  Students in grades 5 and up may volunteer. Some of our “veteran” servers, will help train new servers.  Treats will be served!  Please contact Mary Werner, mwerner@sta-mpls.org, 612.922.0041, if interested.

Events of 11/2-11/6 Week:
Nov. 4 - Chess  LC
Nov. 5 -  Quarter 1  ends ( K-5)
Nov. 5 – Beginning Chess  LC
Nov. 6 – NO SCHOOL- Teacher’s Professional Day
Nov. 6 – Departure for Concordia Language Camp 12:00
Nov. 7 – Gr. 5 – Lakeville Airport field trip  10-2

Upcoming Events:
Nov. 11 - Coffee with Becky (Evening) 7:00-8: 30  Art Room –UC
Nov. 12 - Picture retakes
Nov. 13 - Gr. 8  Parent Luncheon

News Notes  October 23, 2009

Reminder: The Carondelet Catholic School directory is to be used for school business only. Also, no organization or group of parents may use the Carondelet name in their publicity without the permission of Carondelet Catholic School authorities.

We have a new bike rack at the Upper Campus thanks to the generosity of the Home and School Association. As biking becomes more of a means of transportation additional racks were needed. Thanks to all the parents.

Computer request: Our library is in desperate need of used computers. Please check Librarian Sandy Knauff’s website for description of our need.

Looking for yearbook photos:  There is a new link titled Yearbook Avenue on the Carondelet Home Page to submit photos for the yearbook.  Do you have photos you would like to share from any Carondelet event such as Marathon, Camp St. Croix, Classroom photo's etc.?  If so, please upload using the Yearbook Avenue website link. We need high resolution photos so do not reduce the size of the photo when uploading.  Please label your photos by the event or classroom.  Any questions, contact Bo Dolphin 612.229.0992.

Innisbrook Wrapping Paper Orders – Ready for Pick Up

Your Innisbrook order is here and ready to be picked up. Your order has been consolidated and is located at the campus of your youngest child. At Lower Campus you will find your order in the Large Muscle Room (directly across from the Club Saint room). At Upper Campus you will find your order in the Auditorium (next to the Upper Campus Social Hall). If your order was over $75 it has been, or will be, delivered directly to your home. Thank you again for helping make this fundraiser a huge success!

Save these dates - Sat, Nov 21 & Sun, Nov 22 for our School Bookfair at Barnes & Noble Galleria, Edina

Our school libraries will receive 10% of the total sales identified as "Bookfair sale for Carondelet Catholic School" A detailed flyer will be coming soon.

The altar server assists the presider and assembly at prayer.  Students in grades 5 and up may volunteer. Some of our “veteran” servers, will help train new servers.  Treats will be served!  Please contact Mary Werner, mwerner@sta-mpls.org, 612.922.0041, if interested.

Marathon: Keep those pledges coming in!  We have pledges of $85,465 and have collected $75,190. It is critical that we collect the remaining amount to achieve our goal.  Every dollar counts toward the goal. We have almost 100% participation by the student body. If those students who did not participate could bring in $1.00 each, what a celebration we could have!  It is a genuine community builder when we can all celebrate setting a goal and reaching that goal. Thanks to Brenda Roth and Mary Kelly for a fine job of organizing volunteers and leading this marathon effort.  Job well done.

Events of 10/19 - 10/23 Week:

Oct. 28 – Chess – LC

Oct. 28 – Waite House pick up

Oct. 29 - Book Club - 9:08  Down Under

Oct. 29  - Beginning Chess -LC

Oct. 30 – K & 8 Special Friends Halloween  Activities 10:30-11:45  UC

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 6 – NO SCHOOL - Teacher’s Professional Day

Nov. 6 – Departure for Concordia Language Camp 12:00

Nov. 7 – Gr. 5 – Lakeville Airport field trip  10-2

Nov. 11 - Coffee with Becky (Evening) 7:00-8: 30  Art Room –UC

Nov. 12 - Picture retakes

Nov. 13 - Gr. 8  Parent Luncheon

Notes, October 14, 2009

THANKS to our Picture Day volunteers: Dorinda von Tersch, Julie Frommelt, Shelby Scheuerman, Kelly Hammer, Jennifer Goff, Tracie Rossman, Lucy Voltz.

Computer request: Our library is in desperate need of used computers. Please check Librarian Sandy Knauff’s website for description of our need.

Innisbrook Wrapping Paper Orders – Ready for Pick Up

Your Innisbrook order is here and ready to be picked up. Your order has been consolidated and is located at the campus of your youngest child. At Lower Campus you will find your order in the Large Muscle Room (directly across from the Club Saint room). At Upper Campus you will find your order in the Auditorium (next to the CTK Social Hall). If your order was over $75 it has been, or will be, delivered directly to your home. Thank you again for helping make this fundraiser a huge success!

Welcome to the Krieger family whose daughter, Natasha, has joined our kindergarten class this past week. Natasha is a member of Mrs. McLean’s room 108. Please add their name, address, and phone number to your CCS directory.

     Jill and Matt Krieger

     3543 Garfield Ave.So.

     Minneapolis, Mn.  55408

     612-827-5539

Caps For Kids - Carondelet Catholic School is teaming up with Caps For Kids to participate in the 6th annual "Wear Your Cap to School Day" initiative, taking place on Friday, October 23rd, 2009.

Wear Your Cap to School Day is a nation-wide initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for children who have been diagnosed with and are being treated forcancer.

On October 23rd, students will have the opportunity to wear their favorite hat to school in return for donating $1.00 or more. All donations will be collected by homeroom teachers.

100% of the proceeds benefit Caps For Kids, which is dedicated to giving caps and scarves signed by athletes and celebrities to children battling cancer. A simple donation can go a long way in changing the life of a young cancer patient.

Student/Faculty Volleyball game: On Friday, Oct.23, the faculty will play the 8^th graders in a volleyball game on the Lower Campus at 3:15.  It should be a challenging game. Student soccer and volleyball teams will be introduced.  The teams will be entering their tournament playoffs on the weekend. Spiritwear (hats, sweatshirts, flannel pants) will be sold at the game. Spirit wear is not the uniform but to wear outside of the school day. Parents are welcome to join in the festivities. All students will be dismissed from the Lower Campus at 4:15 that day.

Spirit Wear:  For those of you who missed us at Marathon, Carondelet  Spirit Wear is still available. We have a variety of adult and youth sizes in hooded Saints sweatshirts and flannel PJ pants. SpiritWear will be available following next Tuesday's Lower Campus Prayer Service and during Friday's Lower Campus Pepfest. For more information, please  contact Anne Borman or Megan Hower.

Stranger Than Fiction/Middle School Book Club – Here is information about the next book club meeting.

Save these dates - Sat, Nov 21 & Sun, Nov 22 for our School Bookfair at Barnes & Noble Galleria, Edina.  Our school libraries will receive 10% of the total sales identified as "Bookfair sale for Carondelet Catholic School" A detailed flyer will be coming soon.

Events of 10/19 - 10/23 Week:

Standardized testing continues for Gr. 4-7

Oct. 19 - 30 – Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 20 - Prayer Service “Service to Others” LC 10:15

Oct. 20 – School Board Meeting 7:00 Upper Campus Social Hall

Oct. 20 – Kdgn. Ms.Martin’s room to the Fire Station 1:30-3:30

Oct. 21 – Mass “Service to Others” 10:00 UC

Oct. 21 – Chess Club 9:00 UC

Oct. 21 - Gr. 5 – Kindness Retreat all day

Oct. 22 – Beginners' Chess Club  9:00 LC

Oct. 22 – Gr. 2 Pumpkin Carving

Oct. 23 – Caps for Kids Day

Oct. 23 - Student/Faculty Volleyball game 3:15 LC

             Dismissal from the Lower Campus 4:15

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 28 – Waite House pick up

Oct. 30 -  K & 8 Special Friends Halloween Activities 10:30-11:45