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FALCON FAMILY NEWS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT “To touch the hearts and minds of your pupils and to inspire them with the Christian spirit is the greatest miracle you can perform and one God expects of you.” – St. John Baptist de La Salle DEAR FAMILIES: May 15 marks the Solemnity of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (also known as the De La Salle Brothers), and patron saint of teachers. Lasallian schools throughout the world celebrate the occasion, also known as Founder’s Day, with masses, student activities, and more. At Christian Brothers High School, we will be marking the occasion throughout the week with a Founder’s Mass, recognizing the school’s Lasallian Educator of the Year honoree, and festive celebrations for our students, faculty, and staff. It is incredible that what began so humbly more than 300 years ago in France, continues today in 80 countries, educating approximately 1 million students. In Sacramento, we are profoundly blessed to be thriving as the area’s largest, most diverse, and longest-thriving Catholic high school. And, as the idiom goes, time flies when you’re having fun! I cannot believe we are just weeks away from completing the school’s 146th year. Having joined the CB community in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have marveled at the dedication of our faculty and staff, and am in awe of the resilience, hard work, and spirit of our students. This year of navigating the challenges and evolving protocols of the COVID-19 pandemic has also marked an incredible return to the many activities and milestones and mark a year in the life of Christian Brothers High School: Holy Bowl, Holy Court, Homecoming, Open House, class retreats, Kairos retreats, Valentine’s Day hearts, concerts, theatre performances, prayer services, Masses, Earth Fest, Upper Division Ball, and so much more. At the end of the month, we return to commencement celebrations including Baccalaureate Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and graduation at the Memorial Auditorium. I am grateful to all of you who joined in on the important work of Educational Visioning. Your efforts and insight have been critical as we create a five-year strategic plan for the school that ensures the sustainability of Lasallian Catholic education in Sacramento. Many of you also participated in Challenge Success endeavors to
inform our work in increasing student well-being and academic engagement. Thank you for your discernment and care. To all of you who joined the Parent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee, please know that your time, energy, and foresight truly enhance our efforts to bring our Lasallian Catholic mission to life and help ensure that we continue to learn, grow, and truly live our Lasallian Core Principles of Inclusive Community and Respect for All Persons (see page 4 update). Yes, this has been an incredible year. I am profoundly blessed to serve the Christian Brothers High School community and see firsthand the miracles that transpire when teachers reach the hearts and minds of our students. Thank you for entrusting us with the sacred responsibility of preparing your sons and daughters for success in college and life. Live Jesus in our hearts!
Crystal LeRoy, Ed.D. President
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Counseling • Athletics • Lasallian Student Life Office • DEIB Parent Committee Update • Media, Visual and Performing Arts
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