Salesian Serves the Community!
This April was an exciting month for our entire Salesian family. Our students hosted spirit week activities and participated in our annual Service Day, volunteering with organizations throughout the East Bay. Many of our alumni and loyal Salesian friends showed their support by participating in our Career Day and Annual Golf Tournament events.
Thank you for your interest in our Salesian Monthly e-Newsletter.
Enjoy and God Bless!
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 NEW:
Summer Digital Photography Camp at Salesian
A hands-on approach to the fundamentals of digital photography- taught by professional photographer Michael Mejia.
Register now for a week of fun-filled learning! Campers will learn the controls to improve the digital experience, understand how to capture shots, and establish basic file handling and processing.
Professional Photographer Michael Mejia is an accomplished photographer, photography teacher and high school cycling coach. He has experience working with students of all ages and delivers photography training in a fun and engaging way. For more info on Michael's work click here.
Date: June 24 - 28th, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Salesian High School- 2851 Salesian Ave. Richmond 94804
Cost: $100 per student
*Must have digital camera with download cord and a Flash drive.
The camp is open to students in grades 6 - 8th, and is limited to the first 15 registrants.
To register: contact Dan Hutson, Director of Marketing and Communications, at 510-234-4433 ext.1413 or dhutson@salesian.com.
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Salesian Service
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Students handled gardening duties at the Eco Village Farm in Richmond
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On Friday, April 26, the Salesian community participated in our annual Service Day. Rather than plugging away at equations, writing essays, and analyzing historical events, the Salesian student body stepped outside of the classroom and pursued another, more hands-on, type of learning. This learning can only happen through action and public engagement.
Organized into our Faith Families-groups of about 16 students from all four grade levels-students, faculty, and staff went out to many different locations in our community to perform acts of service. The service locations included The Bay Area Rescue Mission, St. Paul's School, St. Calistus Parish, Eco Village Farm, Pinole Valley Watershed, Kennedy Grove, Emeritus Creekside Lodge, Animal Refugee Response, and Alameda Point Collaborative. Many of the groups helped these organizations by preparing meals, harvesting vegetables, planting, pruning hedges, sweeping, tutoring and playing with children and, of course, pulling LOTS of weeds. While much of the work was tough, even tedious, it highlighted some of the many needs of our community.
This school-wide event could not have taken place without the immense effort of the Faith Family student leaders, faculty and staff supervisors, front office staff, school administration, and the many parents who helped out with transportation. All parts contributed to this fruitful and unique learning experience. Many thanks to all!
For more information on our Faith Family Program or if you have a community organization that is interested in partnering with Salesian, please contact Faith Family Coordinator Jon Barber at jbarber@salesian.com. |
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22nd Annual Golf Tournament
On May 6th, 120 Salesian alumni and supporters came out to participate in the 22nd Annual Salesian Golf Tournament at the Richmond Country Club. The longstanding fundraiser helps support our student tuition assistance program. Currently, we distribute over $1.5 million in tuition assistance to over 57% of our students at Salesian.
The event featured a shotgun start, followed by an end-of-day dinner reception with a raffle and silent auction. Salesian Seniors Jabari Bird (UC Berkeley) and Anthony Bell (UCLA) each spoke on behalf of our many tuition assistance student recipients and thanked the participants for their generous support.
 A McDonald's All-American basketball player and honor roll student, Jabari Bird told the crowd "Choosing to go to Salesian was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I am very proud to call myself a Salesian, and promise to one day give back to my community to help other students achieve their academic goals." Anthony Bell, a 4.4 GPA student headed to UCLA in the fall spoke about Salesian's impact on him personally, "Salesian high school has allowed me to develop and grow as a student and as an individual. It's challenged me academically, intellectually, and spiritually... Thank you for donating to our futures. I am proud to be part of the Salesian family."
Salesian would like to thank our many tee sponsors and tournament sponsors:
Richmond Sanitary Service
Marvin Collins Construction
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Red and Black Summer Sports Camp
The week-long sessions run between June 10-August 9.
We welcome students entering 4th-9th Grades!
Featuring:
· Basketball Camp (for boys and girls)
Led by 2012 State Coach of the Year Bill Mellis
· NEW Girls' Basketball Camp (girls only)
Featuring members of the 2013 Northern California Champion Lady Pride team
· Volleyball Camp (girls only)
Instruction by former Xavier University standout and current Salesian coach Kim Rock
· Tennis Camp (boys and girls)
Focused on skill development and fundamentals
For dates, times and cost visit here. Or contact Chad Nightingale, Athletic Director cnightingale@salesian.com - 510-234-4433 ext 1015
Salesian High School 2851 Salesian Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
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Bay Area Leaders Featured at Career Day Event
Last month, the Salesian High School counseling department hosted a school-wide Career Day event featuring alumni and Bay Area leaders from a range of industries and professions.
The day was kicked-off with a keynote presentation by Harvard graduate and entrepreneur Jason Young. Mr. Young is the founder of Mindblown Labs, a mobile app developer of financial literacy games. Mr. Young was recently named a top innovator in the US and future leader of social change by American Express and Ashoka. The article can be seen here in the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Young spoke about his educational journey from Inglewood, CA to Harvard, and explained the importance of professional networking and being proactive.
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After the speech, students attended a wide array of professional panels organized in accordance with college majors. Some of the panels included: Industrial Design, Engineering, Finance, Communications, Health Science and Technology.
Over 60 alumni and professionals participated in the event. Students had opportunities to hear about different professions and fields of study.
Salesian would like to thank all the alumni and professionals that participated in the event. Our students value the wonderful insights!
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Mothers' Day Mass & Brunch on May 12
Salesian is hosting our annual Mothers' Day Mass and Brunch on Sunday, May 12. Mass will begin at 10AM in the gymnasium followed by Brunch at 11AM in the cafeteria.
Only $12.50 per person ($6.25 for children 10 yrs. and under)
On the Menu
Waffle Bar
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon and Sausage
Potatoes
Fresh Fruit
Assorted Breads and Jams
Coffee, Tea, Juice
Sparkling Cider and Champagne Mimosas
Brunch includes FREE family portrait by Kurt Burton Photography
To purchase tickets, please complete this form ( click here) and return the payment to the Salesian High School Main Office at 2851 Salesian Ave. Richmond 94804,
OR call our main office directly at 510-234-4433 ext 1000. |
| Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The talented Salesian High School drama department was spotlighted last month during its amazing production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The play was performed on three separate nights to a packed house in the gymnasium. The thrilling musical garnered plenty of "oohs and aahs" and was well worth the price of admission.
Click here for more information about our drama program and our accomplished director Janet O'Hair.
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SHS Monthly e-Newsletter
Salesian High School is pleased to send this monthly e-Newsletter to you to keep you up to date on school happenings and news. We hope you enjoy this e-newsletter, and we would like to hear from you. Please send emails to communications@salesian.com.
To view our website, go to www.salesian.com. |
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Next year, all Salesian students will receive Apple iPads to use in the classroom and at home.
Help a student in need. Click here to provide a student with an Apple iPad.
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For routes or pricing information, contact Admissions Assistant Rebecca Mangle at (510) 234-4433 ext
1001 or
rmangle@salesian.com.
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