Dear Carondelet Catholic School families, 

(June 17, 2020)

Happy start to summer! It was fun seeing many of you at our PreK and Kindergarten drive-through Meet & Greet on May 27th! We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new students and families in the weeks and months ahead. At this time, we are still planning on being on campus this fall in accordance with state and public health guidelines and are carefully developing plans to keep our school community as safe as possible. 

We can’t wait to see our newest Saints in the hallways of Carondelet this fall! In the meantime, please feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Sincerely,

Mary Yamoah, Principal
Megan Hower, Director of Admissions

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New Parent Orientation- Wednesday: Carondelet hosted a virtual orientation to discuss information/details below and answer questions. We will also be hosting an in-person orientation in August.

Middle School Orientation: In lieu of a virtual information session, Carondelet will host an in-person middle school orientation for students and parents new to Carondelet's middle school in late August. 

Groves Literacy Partnership: Carondelet is excited to announce our partnership with Groves Academy in the Believe & Read program. The initiative is a 3-year program that transforms literacy instruction for ALL readers through outstanding professional development and teacher coaching. We think this will be a great enhancement to our existing literacy program! Families will learn more about the program during our September back-to-school Parent Information Nights. 

Special Services/Accommodation Plans: If your son or daughter has an existing Individualized Education or Learning Plan (IEP/ILP), 504 plan, or have learning needs that may require special services or accommodations please contact Mary Wozniak, Special Services and Literacy Intervention. 

Billing/Tuition/Financial Aid:  View the 2020-2021tuition schedule. Please return your payment contract, first month's tuition and a voided check for EFT payments to the Upper Campus Business Office (address below) or submit your first payment online here. Please contact Julie Stoeger, Business Manager for any questions regarding billing, tuition or financial aid for the upcoming school year. 

School Hours: Carondelet's school hours for the 2020-2021 school year are tentatively set for a 9:40 AM arrival and 4:25 PM dismissal. We are awaiting official start and end times from the bussing company, but typically the lower campus students will end 10 minutes earlier (or 4:15 PM). Our extended day program will open at 7:30 AM and close at 6 PM. Carondelet is also working on a plan for before-school programming options. More information will be announced this summer. 

Extended Day Program: Families will have the opportunity to register for our Extended Day program, Club Saint with our Back-to-School information sent out in early August. Click here for more information on this year’s program. Currently, our extended day program opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 6 PM on days when school is in session. 

Busing: Carondelet offers free transportation to families living within designated areas of our Minneapolis busing district through the Minneapolis School District. The school is also exploring options for busing to those outside the busing boundary including residents just west of 35 W, Edina and St. Louis Park. Busing pick up and drop-off times will be mailed to families who indicated busing interest in early August. (Prior to the 2020-2021 school year, Carondelet offered private busing at a charge to families).

School Uniforms: Carondelet’s uniform policy can be found on the school website. Most of our uniform apparel can be purchased at a store of your choice (Target, Lands' End, Old Navy, Educational Outfitters, etc.) while the CCS plaid skirts and jumpers are available exclusively at Educational Outfitters and Lands' End. (There is no uniform for PreK students).

School Calendar: View the 2020-2021 School Calendar here.   

Registration for Clubs and Activities is typically sent home the first couple weeks of school. Click here for a list of some of the programs currently offered.

Beginning Band Meeting: At Carondelet, Band is offered to all students beginning in 4th grade and Concert Band in grades 5-8 as part of the school day curriculum. Please email Dan Connolly, Band Director with questions. 

Fall Sports Registration is now open for soccer and volleyball.  Soccer is offered for boys and girls in grades 5-8, and volleyball is offered for girls in grades 4-8. The league is organized by the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO) for private schools throughout the community. The SSYO has informed us that the intent is to go forward with Fall sports, but subject to change. Please fill out the registration link if you are interested. Fees for fall sports are $100 per child. In the event that fall sports will not be played due to the current COVID-19 situation, fees will not be collected by CCS. If you have any questions about fall sports or registration, please contact Tony Subialka, CCS Athletic Director. Fall sports registrationdeadline is Friday, May 29th.  Click here for more information or to register.

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