FALCON FAMILY NEWS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
“To
be entrusted with the teaching of the young is a great gift and grace of God ” - St John Baptist de La Salle
Dear Families:
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! My name is Cecilia Powers and for the past 30-plus years, it has been a true “gift and grace of God” to be a part of the Christian Brothers High School community. In that time, I have worn a few hats including teaching social studies and religion, serving as Student Activities Director, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, administrator in our Lasallian Student Life Office, and most importantly, being a CB mom
My husband, Tony, and I are the proud parents of four graduates, and we have seen firsthand the incredible, transformative impact this school has on its students Our sons are very different people, and each found connections with teachers, coaches, and mentors who helped find and foster unique gifts and talents. Each left CB a better man for having been a part of this community.
It amazes me to think that we are beginning our 150th year in Sacramento, and I believe that is a credit to our Lasallian Catholic mission and its emphasis on reaching the hearts and minds of students It is a credit to the Brothers and lay partners who, for the past 149 years, have worked tirelessly to provide young people with a faith-filled, academically challenging, and inclusive environment in which to prepare for college and life I am grateful for the legacy and for the promise of all that lies ahead
It is a privilege to live my vocation as a colleague in this sacred work and I am honored to serve as Principal this year as Dr. Perry embarks on his new role as President. We are delighted to welcome five new teachers: Mr. Alonzo Aguillio’20 (Engineering), Isabel Aquino (Science), Erin Gallawa (World Language), Monique Judge (English), and Gretchen Tornabene (English). Please join me in welcoming them to the Christian Brothers High School family.
We have some exciting plans for the year ahead, and I am hopeful that you all experienced that firsthand at Back-to-School Night Your students are in excellent hands with outstanding teachers, staff, and administrators who are all committed to making this our best year yet Thank you for your partnership at this important time in the lives of our students and for the gift and grace that is the blessing of your sons and daughters.
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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Welcome to Christian Brothers, all new and returning families! Counselors are busy assisting students with resolving personal issues, helping them plan strategies for academic success and distributing a substantial amount of college planning information. Each grade-level counselor is scheduling individual and/or small group conferences with each of his/her students, so all students will be seen by their counselor this semester.
FRESHMEN: Amy Archer (Class of 2029 Counselor) will be introducing the freshman to Scoir. Students will then be able to access this very important website for college and career planning and personal awareness. Mrs. Archer will also be meeting with frosh regarding how to be successful at CB and how to utilize their counselors. This will take place during their pre-scheduled small-group conference. On Thursday, September 11th (6 p.m. in the George Cunningham ’40 Performing Arts Center) the Counselors will be hosting mandatory “Frosh Parent Counseling and Athletics Info Night”. We will give parents a preview of what to expect from the Counseling Department over the next four years and we will discuss important issues concerning Academic, Personal and College Counseling.
SOPHOMORES: Kara McGuire (Class of 2028 Counselor) will have the sophomores log into Scoir and complete the Career Profile Assessment and update their resume with summer activities. She will also begin her individual counselor check-in meetings this month.
JUNIORS: Kirk Purdy (Class of 2027 Counselor) will be visiting junior English classes along with our College Counselors (Ms Melissa McClellan and Ms Shenk-Tiffany) to discuss college planning Juniors are encouraged to begin the college search process on Scoir this year They will also be taking the PSAT in October on Testing Day (10/20) to prep for college entrance exams
SENIORS: Michelle Timm (Class of 2026 Counselor) will be joining Ms Melissa McClellan and Ms Shenk-Tiffany (College Counselors) as they begin visiting classrooms to talk about the college application process The College Counselors will be hosting Coffee with the College Counselors on September 11 at 9 a m via Zoom to answer college admission and timeline questions and “College Night for Seniors” on Thursday, September 28 at 6 p.m. The College Counselors will be hosting Application Workshops before and after school each Thursday this month th th
Other Reminders:
CB is hosting the Private and Parochial College Fair on Thursday, October 9th at 6 p.m. This event is for juniors and seniors
Monitor these early weeks of school and make certain your son or daughter attends to the following tasks: Juniors and seniors should consider scheduling visits to the colleges they haven’t seen at this point They are each allowed two excused days to visit colleges but must complete the proper paperwork in advance Seniors will soon be refining their list of “target”, “reach” and “likely” colleges and initiating the application process
Make sure your student listens to and reads the daily announcements, watches KBFT, and checks Schoology in order to hear about all events including college evenings presented by specific colleges/universities and dates and times for our college application workshops Remind them to sign up on Scoir for any of the many college rep visits that will be held on our campus
Attend office hours before and after school for help in classes students are struggling in Our teachers are our best resources!
HAVE A GREAT YEAR AND LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN BE OF SERVICE TO YOU ��
LASALLIAN STUDENT LIFE
All are invited to our September 4th community Liturgy. We will be blessed to have with us students and campus ministers from Jesuit, Saint Francis, Cristo Rey, and St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School in Vallejo as part of our joint efforts to share Eucharist together.
On Friday, September 26, students who graduated from Sacred Heart school are welcome to participate in Chapel Mass at 8 AM. The pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Father Mark Richards will celebrate the liturgy.
Class of 2029: Be sure to check out all information for your upcoming day retreat: https://www cbhssacramento org/retreats/
The Bishop of Orange, Most Reverend Kevin Van, visited our campus! (Pictured right)
The LSLO is happy to connect students with community service opportunities this year! All students are invited to take an active role in engaging in the broader community
The Student Action Leadership Team (S A L T ) is a team of student leaders interested in taking a role in helping plan and orchestrate service opportunities available to CB students S A L T helps plan service events, runs monthly donation drives to support local non-profit partners, and helps educate the CB Community about opportunities available to all students All students are invited to join S A L T by completing this brief application
We are also excited to launch a new literacy program at Oak Ridge Elementary School after school this year The program will pair CB students with younger Oak Ridge students in support of after school tutoring and literacy CB students will receive training, and will be paired with younger students CB students interested in participating are asked to make a one semester minimum commitment, one day a week after school, to ensure consistency for younger students Any interested CB student should complete the form linked here
Juniors and Seniors are invited to apply to participate in VENAVER service-immersion trips These weeklong service immersion trips explore faith, community, service-learning, social justice, and simple living More information, including application deadlines, can be found here
Any questions about service at Christian Brothers High School can be directed to Mrs Erin Hanshew in the LSLO
ATHLETICS
Commissioner s Cup The women s program ranked fourth every year until 2024-2025 The CB men s program was awarded fourth place this past season, the first top ten finish for the boys since the Commissioner Cup was started in 2020-2021. Congratulations to all CB athletes and go Falcons!
CB received a banner from the CIF State office with congratulations to our Girls Water Polo team for their collective GPA of 3 94 for the 24-25 year This team maintained the state’s highest collective team GPA (on an un-weighted 4 0 scale) This the highest statewide GPA in girls water polo in the entire state of California! Congratulations to our incredible girls water polo team
Upcoming Events
September 9 - Men’s and Women’s Water Polo at Sacramento City College VS. Bella Vista
September 11 - Women’s Golf v Bella Vista at Bing Maloney (3:30 p m )
September 12 - Women’s Flag Football v St Francis: Holy Bowl at Jesuit– (JV - 5:30 p m /Varsity - 7:30 p m )
September 13 - Football: Holy Bowl at Hughes Stadium – (JV - 5 p m /Varsity - 7 p m )
September 22 - Women’s Volleyball v. Ponderosa Fr (4:300) JV (5:30 p.m.) and Varsity (6:30 p.m.)
September 25 - CVC Cross Country League Meet at Phoenix Park- (3:30 p.m.)
September 30 - Women’s Tennis v. Rio Americano at Laguna Racquet and Sports Club (4 p.m.)
The Frosh Parents Guidance Night & Athletic Orientation will take place Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 6 p m - 8 p m in the George Cunningham '40 Performing Arts Center
Flag Football Holy Bowl | September 12, 2025: Tickets will only be sold online. The link to purchase tickets with be available soon.
Holy Bowl | September 13, 2025: Tickets will only be sold online here
Sport Passes are now on sale for the 2025-2026 season You may purchase a sport pass through the CB Website under the ticket hub.
CB Athletics has great news! The CB Falcons app is updated! Please visit your Apple or Google Play store and manually update your app. Download the CB Falcons App. This is the official app for Christian Brothers High School, which brings fans closer to the team than ever before
Parent Volunteerism
Your support as a parent is invaluable to the CBHS community When you volunteer, you're not just giving your time you are helping to create a positive and enriching experience for every student Whether you have an hour to spare or can commit to a regular schedule, we have a role for you From organizing events to assisting with various school activities your skills and enthusiasm are exactly what we need Joining our team of parent volunteers is a great way to stay connected with the school and make a real impact. To find out how you can get involved, please visit https://www.cbhs-sacramento.org/volunteerism/ or register for a volunteer opportunity at VolunteerHub.
Mark Your Calendar – September 10, 2025! The first planning meeting for our annual auction is coming up, and we need your help to make it a success. This is our most important fundraising event of the year, consistently raising over $500,000 to benefit Christian Brothers students. We are inviting you to join us as we brainstorm ideas, form committees, and get organized. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, is essential to reaching our goal. Let’s work together to make this year’s auction the most impactful one yet! No experience required. Register to attend here HERE! For questions please reach out to Action Co-chairs, Judy Bernacchi at judyazevedo@hotmail.com,
Samantha Ansted at samanthamarie22@gmail com, or Kim Villarreal, Director of Parent Relations, at 916-733-3647 CB Auction Website: https://150CBAuction givesmart com
The 36th Annual CB Extravaganza is Only Days Away!
The CB Extravaganza is back for its 36th year on Saturday, September 6, 2025 This is your chance to experience a truly special evening celebrating the best of our local food and drink scene, all while supporting a great cause We're bringing together some of the best restaurants, caterers, breweries, and wineries for a night of incredible food and drink It's a perfect opportunity to taste new flavors, discover new favorites, and mingle with fellow community members. What makes this event even better is that every dollar raised goes directly to CB tuition assistance. Your participation helps provide students with the opportunity to receive a quality education.
This event is a beloved tradition, but tickets are limited. You won't want to miss out on this fantastic evening. Get your tickets now HERE! Special thanks go to
FALCON FAMILY FACES
