CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL • ENTER TO LEARN, LEAVE TO SERVE
FALCON FAMILY NEWS Dear Families: The Lasallian Student Life Office (LSLO) serves as the nerve center for student creativity and all things spiritual and spirited. Located right off the main lawn, a student can walk into the LSLO and find a relaxing vibe. There are students enjoying the IKEA rocking chairs during break or lunch, while others are planning service opportunities with Mrs. Hanshew, processing creative ideas with me for an upcoming retreat or liturgy, assisting Mrs. DeLeon with preparation for the next big event. You will also find Falcon Force or Student Council with Mrs. Powers and Freddy the Falcon stirring up school spirit for the upcoming rally or sport event!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF LASALLIAN STUDENT LIFE
It is only three months into the academic year and in this short time, students have carried out rallies, a homecoming dance, two drives to benefit Oak Park, two weeklong VENAVER immersion trips to Yakima and Tucson, freshman and sophomore class retreats, and we have welcomed Brother David and Brother Luis to speak on the culture of vocation. This year, we have also launched a new mini VENAVER where students serve a Saturday at a local non-profit organization. Last month we teamed up with Loaves and Fishes. In the spirit of an inclusive community, the LSLO is not only a space for students, but for adults as well. Teachers continue to drop in, enjoy a cup of coffee, and share in the spirit of what it means to belong to CB. The purpose of the LSLO is to work with students in creating a meaningful high school experience during these important years of their development. All events hosted by the LSLO are for students and by students. We who staff this office have the immense privilege of working with our colleagues to make this happen, one week after another and from one event to the next. In this multi-task department, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Here are just a handful of activities and things we are working on before the end of the year: November begins with rich catholic traditions like the All-Saints Day and All Souls Day liturgies. We will also have our first Junior Retreat at San Damiano in Danville overlooking Mount Diablo. Afterward, we will take fifty student participants on Kairos at Alliance Redwoods. It offers a redwood-filled environment for seniors as they share their faith, enjoy an indoor rock climb, or a zipline through the trees. The freshmen will also lead the schoolwide canned food drive to benefit the ministry of Williams Memorial Church. Right before the Thanksgiving holiday, we will gather for our prayer service on Thursday, November 16, to give thanks to God for all these efforts that make life rich and high school meaningful. This is only a snapshot of what the LSLO is about. Every day we celebrate our students and their ability to offer each other a dynamic and meaningful experience on campus, located in the heart of the Oak Park Community. Live Jesus in our hearts! Sincerely, Manolito Jaldon Jr. Director of Lasallian Student Life
Falcon Family News | November 2023
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