August 2022 FALL SEMESTER
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FALCON FAMILY NEWS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT “Fulfill your ministry with all the affection of your heart.” – St. John Baptist de La Salle DEAR FAMILIES: On behalf of the Christian Brothers High School community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2022-23 school year! Our faculty and staff are eager to greet students for what will be our 147th year in Sacramento. As we do so, please know that as Lasallian Catholic educators, we are truly committed to, in the words of the Founder, fulfilling our ministry with all the affection of our hearts! This summer, I was blessed to begin what will be three consecutive, two-week summer sessions of study at the Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies. This intensive Lasallian education and formation program studies the life, work, and spirituality of our Founder, Saint John Baptist de La Salle, and the origins of the Lasallian educational mission. Through an examination of the writings of De La Salle and an analysis of some modern educators, our studies focus on developing a deeper understanding of the Lasallian heritage and its influence on contemporary education and spirituality.
and safety of our school community is at the forefront as we navigate the evolving conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. We will continue to follow national, state, and local health recommendations. Doing so has served us well these past two years. We are profoundly grateful for the trust you have placed in us as your partners in preparing your sons and daughters for success in college and life. I pray you enjoy these last two weeks of summer vacation and know that we all look forward to welcoming our new and returning families on the 17th. Sincerely,
Crystal LeRoy, Ed.D. President
The Lasallian Catholic mission resonated deeply for me when I took on the role of President in 2020, however, the more I learn, the more I understand how this incredible charism continues to thrive more than 300 years after its inception. Rooted in our Lasallian Core Principles of faith in the presence of God, quality education, inclusive community, respect for all persons, and concern for the poor and social justice, we are committed to preparing students not just for college, but for life. Doing so necessitates reaching the hearts and minds of the students entrusted to our care. As such, we began a robust Educational Visioning process last year to inform our strategic initiatives over the next five years. We also launched a partnership with Challenge Success, a group created by Stanford University professors and educational researchers to identify ways in which we can increase student well-being and academic engagement. Important work also continues in our efforts to ensure Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging throughout our community with employee, parent, and student groups informing these critical endeavors. With COVID-19 still of such concern, please know that the health
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