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LET US REMEMBER...WE ARE IN THE HOLY PRESENCE OF GOD
Greetings from Christian Brothers High School!
Please visit the school calendar for a full list of upcoming events and the cafeteria menu.
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Important Announcements
Reyna Grande Author: We are excited to share that acclaimed author Reyna Grande will be visiting our campus on February 19 at 5:30 p.m. Reyna Grande, author of Across a Hundred Mountains, The Distance Between Us and other novels and memoirs, will join us for a special event featuring a keynote presentation followed by a student-led conversation Dinner will be available for purchase in the cafeteria at 4:30 p.m. For more information, click on the flyer.
Safari in South Africa opportunity! Go on a South African Learning Safari Trip in the Summer of 2027 with Ms Brousseau and other CB students! There will be an informational meeting in the Cafeteria for students and parents on Wednesday, February 25th at 6 p.m. Learn more about the trip here or reach out to Ms Brousseau at nbrousseau@cbhs-sacramento org
ASB and Student Council Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year are now available in Schoology ASB Applications (President, Vice President, Secretary, Communications & All Commissioner Positions) are due Friday, February 27 Student Council (Class Council) Applications are due Monday, March 16. Please see Mrs. Valine in the LSLO or email avaline@cbhs-sacramento.org with questions.
Building Bridges for Belonging parent group meeting | February 26 from 6 – 7 p.m.: Join us in the Brother Bertram Hall Living Room Building Bridges for Belonging is a parent community dedicated to connecting families, strengthening our shared community, and fostering a culture of inclusivity for all. If you are looking for a way to get more connected, have a place to ask questions, or meet other parents, this is the place for you! Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome! Register on Volunteer Hub here
Save the Date - Twin School Celebration Week is Coming! From March 3-6, our school will celebrate and fundraise for our Lasallian "Twin School" in Ethiopia. Our Twin School was established by the Christian Brothers in 2010 to serve the educational needs of children living in Addis Ababa While the school is open to the general public for a modest fee, the children from the nearby orphanage run by St Mother Teresa's Community do not pay Throughout the first week of March, CB will raise awareness about our Twin School, and host a number of fundraisers to support our goal of raising
$6,000 this year. More information coming soon - in the meantime, click here to purchase apparel. All proceeds will go directly to our Twin School, and there will be a spirit day during Twin School week when students will be allowed to wear this apparel with modified dress pants.
The 2025-2026 Dress Code Reference Guide can be found here. Seniors
Senior Class Holiday - Optional Day Trip to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: The senior class council is planning an optional activity for the senior holiday: a day-long senior trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Friday, April 17 This event is optional, and all seniors interested in attending are responsible for covering the cost of their ticket for the day. All seniors attending the Senior trip must ride to and from the event in the school-chartered bus. Seniors may not provide their own transportation to or from the event. Tickets are limited and based on a first come, first served basis Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Graduation Announcements: Seniors interested in purchasing Graduation Announcements may do so from Herff Jones These are optional for families to purchase, but those interested can click here to place orders. All orders should be placed by March 15!
Philanthropy
TICKETS PRICES INCREASE 02/14/26 – SECURE YOURS NOW! Join us on March 14, 2026, as we celebrate 150 years of Christian Brothers at our unforgettable A Night to Remember Auction & Gala. Grab your family and friends and be a part of this historic celebration! Lock in current pricing today by purchasing tickets or becoming a sponsor HERE, or contact us at (916) 733-3647. For frequently asked questions please visit: https://www cbhs-sacramento org/cb-annual-auction/ Thank you to our generous Sponsors for making this milestone celebration possible! Special thanks to Capital Pediatrics – The Khaira Family, and Greg ’65 & Carole Kassis and Country Club Lanes
UNLOCK THE GOLD. EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY! The Golden Raffle Ticket isn’t just a ticket it’s your VIP pass to something unforgettable. When you purchase a Golden Ticket, you are not only supporting CB education, but you are also securing exclusive entry into a special Live Auction drawing on the night of the CB Auction & Gala One lucky winner will choose from a lineup of incredible, oncein-a-lifetime experiences. So… what will you choose? - VIP Parking for your student for the entire year, a G1 Concert Package, a private chef’s dinner in your home, front-row seats at graduation, a beach getaway or possibly a golf and spa escape in Arizona. Purchase your $150 ticket by contacting Carmen Herrera-Rogers at tc-rogers@sbcglobal net or Kim Villarreal at (916) 733-3647 You do not need to me present to win.
AUCTION & GALA PLANNING MEETING: March 4, 2026: No need to have attended a meeting previously please join us for the next Auction & Gala planning meeting on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM – REGISTER HERE! For questions, please contact Auction Co-chairs Judy Bernacchi (judyazevedo@hotmail com) and Samantha Ansted (samanthamarie22@gmail com)
STEP INTO SOMETHING EXCLUSIVE! A Night to Remember’ Auction & Gala Sign-Up Parties are officially live! Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special your ticket unlocks access to an exclusive group for a one-of-a-kind experience Spots are limited, so secure yours today! Currently available and new this year is the ‘Holiday Home Tour. ’ Coming soon: ‘Senior Mom’s Brunch’ and ‘Fab
40’s Holiday Lights.’ For more visit: https://150CBAuction.givesmart.com. All proceeds benefit CB education
Lasallian Student Life
All School Ash Wednesday Mass | Wednesday, February 18 at 11:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated in the gym Parents and family members of CB are always welcome to join!
Liturgies | Thursday, February 19, and Friday, February 20 at 8 a.m.: Mass will be celebrated in the chapel. All are welcome!
Kairos: Take advantage of making the final Kairos for your class The March Kairos will take place March 10-13, 2026 You can register and make a payment here Kairos is a definite highlight in your senior year. It is a fun week of community building, reflection, and celebrating our faith in the presence of God All that is required is an open mind to the retreat and faith experience A student does not need to be religious to participate. All are welcome!
Juniors: Sign up for your Kairos today! Dates for Kairos retreats are as follows:
Kairos 105: May 26-29, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
Kairos 106: September 22-25, 2026 Register and pay here
Kairos 107: October 6-9, 2026. Register and pay here.
Kairos 108: January 26-29, 2027. Register and pay here.
Kairos 109: February 23-26, 2027 Register and pay here
You're Invited: Lunar New Year Celebration at City of Dharma Realm: The City of the Dharma Realm is a female Buddhist Monastery in West Sacramento that Christian Brothers has had a relationship with for over 20 years Their Lunar New Year celebration this year will take place on Sunday, March 1 from 11:30-1:00pm All are invited to participate in the ceremony to visit the City of Dharma Realm and participate in a culturally significant celebration. Click here for more information and to RSVP. Students interested in earning service hours are invited to consider volunteering at the event See MobileServe for more details or check in with Mrs. Hanshew!
Interested in a meaningful summer volunteer opportunity? Camp ReCreation is currently looking for energetic and compassionate people 16 years and older (but will consider mature 15 year old students) to serve as counselors for a week at Camp ReCreation, a residential summer camp program for people with developmental disabilities Camp sessions are June 6-13, June 13-20, or June 20-27
This is a very rewarding opportunity for CB students every year! To learn more please click here. If interested, please complete the linked questionnaire by the end of the day today!
February Donation Drive - Support the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament's Brown Bag Lunch Program! The March donation drive is to support the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament's Brown Bag Lunch program! SALT students will volunteer at the Cathedral on Tuesday mornings throughout Lent, and we are accepting donations to support their brown bag lunch program. The attached document includes items we will gladly accept for donation to the hungry
PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: To find out more about parent volunteering at CB visit: https://www.cbhs-sacramento.org/volunteerism/ or to register for an opportunity visit: https://cbhs volunteerhub com Please note that for the safety reasons, student engaging opportunities require a background clearance.
Decor Work Day - Support the Auction - Saturday, February 14th from 9 AM to 1 PM (offsite)
Decor Work Day - Support the Auction - Monday, February 23rd from 9 AM to 1 PM (at CBHS)
Auction Set-up (morning) - Thursday, March 12th from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Auction Set-up (afternoon) - Thursday, March 12th from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Auction Set-up (morning) - Friday, March 13th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Auction Set-up (afternoon) - Friday, March 13th from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Auction Set-up (evening) - Friday, March 13th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Auction Volunteers: Check-in - Saturday, March 14th from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Auction Bartenders (First Shift) - Saturday, March 14th from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Auction Volunteers: Parking Attendants - Saturday, March 14th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Auction Volunteers: Live Auction Logistics – Saturday, March 14th from 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Auction Bartenders (Second Shift) - Saturday, March 14th from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Auction Volunteers: Hospitality Help - Saturday, March 14th from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Auction Volunteers: Check-out - Saturday, March 14th from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Auction Clean-up - Sunday, March 15th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Counseling
Seniors applying to Community Colleges: Come to the lunchtime Application Workshop on Thursday, February 19th in Room 103. Bring your iPad and Social Security Number.
SAT registration for the School Day exam for Juniors is now available for the March 24th school-day exam. Registration must be done directly through this link provided by CB. Registration closes on February 24th Weekend exam registration must be completed on the College Board website at sat org
Register for the SAT prep class offered at CB on March 14 and 21st leading up the March exam at CB or register for the May prep course ahead of the June weekend exam.
Looking to take the April ACT 11th @ CB? The online registration is currently full but see Ms. ShenkTiffany in Counseling if you are interested and there may be some internal spaces open
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year: Students have received a Pre-Registration planning form that requires a parent signature. Juniors will register February 26th during Flacon Flex. Any students who missed their assigned day (or will be on a school trip) should see their grade level counselor to complete registration.
Club Corner: All students are invited to attend the following club meeting next week!
Tea Time will meet on Thursday at break in room 609
Upcoming Events
Please visit the School Calendar for a full list of upcoming events
CB Thrift Shop - School dress code clothing is needed! The following dress code clothing is requested to replenish and serve our students for the CB Thrift Shop, Spring Semester: CBHS /college sweatshirts, polo shirts, CB logo shirts, PE shirts and shorts Donations may be dropped off in the Front Office. Please refer to the Dress Code guidelines in the Parent Handbook for more details.
Athletics
Playoffs have begun for the Winter Sports. Basketball playoffs will be announced Saturday, February 14th Please visit the CB Athletics website for a full calendar of games https://schools snap app/cbhsathletics/calendar
Soccer Playoffs - 1st round of playoffs
Women’s
Friday, February 13 at 6 p m : Varsity vs El Capitan (away)
Men’s
Saturday, February 14 at 6 p.m.: Varsity vs. Ceres in Bollinger ’57 Stadium.
Home games this week: Softball
Tuesday, February 17 at 3:30 p m : Varsity vs Cordova on the CB Softball field
Thursday, February 19 at 3:30 p m : Varsity vs Hiram Johnson on the CB softball field
Men’s Volleyball
Wednesday, February 18 at 5 and 6 p.m.: JV and Varsity vs. Rocklin in the Ron Limeberger ’53 Gymnasium Baseball
Thursday, February 19 at 3:30 p.m.: Freshman team vs. McClatchy on the CB baseball field.
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 tab at the top of the website
The Christian Brothers 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 Follow the CB Falcons all season long on your mobile device.
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