“…it is God who has called you, who has chosen you for this ministry, and who has sent you to work in his vineyard…” -St. John Baptist de La Salle
Dear Families,
As the school year comes to a close and my departure from Christian Brothers High School imminent, I feel so blessed and grateful to have been called to this Lasallian Catholic ministry and work in this “vineyard ” This past five years has been the realization of a dream to combine my Catholic faith with my educational vocation
In partnership, we have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, crafted an inspiring Educational Vision, expanded student services through the Academic Resource Center, formalized our belonging endeavors, and grown in relationship with the Oak Park community.
Please know that I am forever grateful to all of you for so warmly welcoming me into this Lasallian family and the Sacramento community My husband, Lou, and I cherish the friends we have made and the experiences we have had
I personally will miss the sounds of students gathering on the lawn during breaks and lunch, attending Msgr. Kidder’s weekly masses, participating in retreats, cheering for the Falcons at holy games and throughout our many quests for league and division titles, and seeing the work of our incredibly talented student artists on display in galleries and on the stage. Your children are a true blessing!
I am in awe of the incredible alumni, families, and friends who so generously share of their time, talent, and treasure to ensure that the CB Extravaganza, annual auction, alumni dinner, and Ambassador’s Club celebrations reflect the spirit and joy of our wonderful school while supporting our beloved students who rely on tuition assistance
As I leave, please know that our school is in excellent hands. Our remarkable faculty, staff, administrators, and coaches will continue their diligent efforts to ensure that our students are academically and personally prepared for success in college and life.
While God’s call now leads me in a new direction, please know that a part of my heart will always be with Christian Brothers High School. Today, and always, I hold you in prayer. Live Jesus in our hearts!
Crystal LeRoy, Ed.D. President
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
SUMMER IS STILL A TIME FOR ACTION: The counselors would like to remind students and parents that summertime is a good time to continue college planning and academic preparation. Studies have continued to show that students who are involved in structured, productive activities in the summer are less likely to engage in at-risk behaviors Busy, involved, goal-oriented students who are working on academic pursuits, athletics, a summer job, community service or enrichment activities are better prepared for the rest of high school and for college In addition to the many outside summer program opportunities available, consider CB’s own Summer School Program (check out the link on CB’s homepage for our summer programs), and there are several other things that students should be doing this summer:
All Students: Remember to spend time this summer completing your summer reading assignments!!!
Freshmen: Log into your Scoir account and update your Activities and Achievements (Resume).
Sophomores: Update your Activities and Achievements (Resume) and check out the Career Interest Assessment in Scoir Utilize free online SAT and ACT prep opportunities to start planning for the PSAT/NMSQT, which will be given in October See the counseling website to find out about College Summer Programs.
Juniors: A checklist of reminders: May/June
You may start prepping for the SAT/ACT for schools that require the exams or see if they are test optional. Plan for a challenging senior year If you want to make course changes other than what you pre-registered for, please contact Ms Timm ASAP
Update your Resume on Scoir and finish any other suggested activities including Summer
Complete summer “homework” for college admission (distributed soon by Ms McClellan and Ms Shenk-Tiffany and is on the Class of 2026 Schoology Page) – This is due the first day of school in August!
Check commonapp.org and other college admissions websites for dates when colleges begin accepting applications (the Common App opens over the summer and the UC App will open August 1 ).st
Start checking out financial aid and scholarship resources and continue this throughout the summer Try www fastweb com or www finaid com Next fall will be very busy with your classes, college applications and other activities that you are participating in, so “down-time” in the summer is the perfect time to seek out these opportunities.
Begin drafting your college essay (part of your summer “homework”)
Log on to Scoir to research colleges and career opportunities and visit colleges if you can
Do something extraordinary! Try a summer program on a college campus (we have a list on the Counseling website), work at a job, or complete a service activity.
Seniors: A checklist of reminders:
May
You must submit your acceptance (“Statement of Intent to Register”) to the college you have chosen to attend by MAY 1.
Congratulate yourself but finish strong!
Go to Scoir by May 2 at 8 a m and list the colleges where you were admitted and where you have decided to enroll nd
Fill out college housing forms and pay careful attention to deadlines concerning housing deposits, etc
Write “Thanks, but no thanks” letters to colleges you will not attend. E-mailing them is OK. Ask Ms. McClellan or Ms. Shenk-Tiffany on how to do that if you don’t already know how Information on ordering final transcripts will be given during graduation practice
June
Make sure you have responded to all requests from your college of choice.
Don't forget to thank your teachers, counselors, the registrar, etc for all of their help over the past four years!
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE “D” OR “F”
SEMESTER GRADES:
All semester F’s must be remediated during the summer in our Christian Brothers’ Summer School.
Any semester F’s by seniors will cause you to not receive the CB diploma that you have worked for over four years
Semester D’s could put a student in jeopardy of not being eligible for 4-year colleges and universities immediately after high school We strongly suggest that D’s be remediated in the summer! (If you have any questions regarding the need for taking these courses or the consequences of not taking them, please see the “CB Course Catalog” on the school website and/or contact your child’s grade-level counselor)
CB’S SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES EXCELLENT OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS: Our summer school program at CB provides excellent opportunities to accelerate a student’s curriculum goals or to provide schedule relief next year and allow for a study hall one or both semesters Please view the courses that will be offered this summer on the school website (https://www cbhs-sacramento org/summerschool-2/) or see your counselor to discuss your options
COUNSELING ISSUES ARISING OVER THE SUMMER: All counselors (grade-level, college and wellness) will be checking e-mail on a weekly basis Should any issues arise that require counseling and/or an outside referral please reach out to us or contact the main office and they can get us a message We want to continue to help our students and parents during the summer break
THE ARTS
It’s time to wrap up our year in the Arts. First up, on Saturday, May 3, Choir takes us on a trip down memory lane with their spring Concert, “Music Through the Decades”. Come rock out to all your favorite hits from the last fifty years! Tickets are $5 and available online only on the Ticket Hub. There are two shows, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. so pick the time that’s best for you!
AUDITIONS for our final Open Mic Night are Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday May 7 after school in the band room Seniors, this is your last chance to perform on our stage, so shoot your shot!
Closing out the year is our final Open Mic Night on May 15. This show is packed with seniors saying their farewells, so the action starts at 5 pm in the theatre. Tickets are $2 and are available at the door.
LASALLIAN STUDENT LIFE
For all faith-filled events, visit the LSLO page here: https://www.cbhs-sacramento.org/liturgies-and-prayerservices/
For all current retreat opportunities, visit the LSLO page here: https://www.cbhs-sacramento.org/retreats/
All are invited to our Founder's Day Liturgy on Friday, May 9 at 11:30am Archbishop Michael Jackels will be our celebrant and preacher It will be a great day of celebrating our community.
STUDENT SERVICE UPDATE:
The Sophomore Class is ending the year by sponsoring a donation drive to support World Relief, a humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting refugee resettlement. Through their CP World History class, sophomores are learning about refugees and stateless people, and supporting the refugee community in Sacramento. The goal of the project is to raise awareness and support for refugees and displaced individuals in our local and global communities
As part of the initiative, students will engage in research about the refugee experience and the challenges faced by resettled families. They will then help sponsor a schoolwide donation drive designed to generate material contributions to support refugees relocated in Sacramento.
This project combines classroom learning with real-world action, allowing students to develop empathy, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of global issues while making a meaningful impact through direct service and advocacy Anyone interested in donating to this project is invited to review the “Welcome Kits” – all donations are gratefully accepted in Room 106!
UPCOMING:
Saturday 5/10
Upper Division Ball: Tangled in the Memories
Friday 5/16
Founder’s Day of Giving
Friday 5/23
Class of 2025 Baccalaureate Liturgy, Luncheon, and Commencement
ATHLETICS
SCHOLAR ATHLETES
Please note the following important information concerning the upcoming athletic year: All athletes must have the Final Forms athletic medical clearance with a valid physical prior to any participation in summer athletics. To find the Final Forms information, please go to the CB website An email will be sent to all families regarding how to register for the 2025-2026 school year. FinalForms will be open for sport signups for the 2025-2026 season on June 1, 2025.
Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Falcon Basketball Team for the All-Metro selections by Sacramento Bee. Olivia Nova ’27, Aleyah Harmon ’25, Joy Omishakin ’26, Stephan Hewitt ’25, Daniel Powers ’25.
Congratulations to the entire CB Athletics Program to every team and or individual Athlete who qualified for the CIF SJS post season playoffs for the 2024-2025 season. Five teams qualified and competed in CIF SJS Section Championships and the Cross-Country team went to the CIF State Meet in November. The CB women’s water polo and men’s basketball were the CIF SJS Section Championship for Division Three.
The Christian Brothers Athletic Department celebrated the second official college signing day for our senior student-athletes signing NCAA National Letters of Intent on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:00am in the George Cunningham ’41 Performing Arts Center The following athletes are signed:
Grace Carollo: Volleyball - Concordia University
Irvine
Zach Castillo: Football, Chapman University
Jaden Fonts: Softball- Lewis and Clark College
Aleyah Harmon: Basketball -California Baptist University
Kemyah Harris: Volleyball- William Jessup University
Ryan McLaughlin: Lacrosse- Sonoma State University
Anna Potter: Water Polo -UC Merced
Emma Perez: Rugby-Quinnipiac University
Hannah Stouder: Golf- University Nevada Reno
Faith Rabb-Patterson: Volleyball- UC Davis
Partner with Us: Volunteer at CB!
Your involvement is key to the strength of our Christian Brothers community! Whether you're helping at events, chaperoning, or supporting from home, parent volunteers make a real difference in our students' journey.
Why Volunteer Your Time?
Connect with the CB school community. Be a positive example for your student. Contribute to impactful programs and events
Every Little Bit Helps!
No matter your schedule, we have volunteer opportunities to suit your availability and interests. Even an hour a month can have a significant impact. Find Your Opportunity: Learn more and sign up here: https://www cbhssacramento.org/volunteerism/
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