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Summer school has ended, the football team is out on the field, "Back to School" ads have popped up on TV, on the radio, and online, and some families are taking one last opportunity to get away. Summer is coming to a close. August is upon us! Soon we will welcome new faculty and staff, freshmen and transfer students will set foot on campus, and then the new school year begins. The school building and our beautiful grounds are being prepared to once again welcome everyone. The faculty and staff will be taking the week before school starts to meet and prepare their classrooms, lessons and projects, and various activities for the new year. We hope that the summer break has been a good time for rest, recreation, relaxation and renewal. With the upcoming school year, we are looking forward to new possibilities, new and renewed friendships, new challenges, and we are filled with hope for new beginnings. We ask for the intercession of St. John Bosco and Mary, our Help, that we have a blessed new year together. Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year!!

In the spirit of Don Bosco, Mr. Adrian Mison Fulay Salesian Coordinator of Youth Ministry

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The fresh paint smells have dissipated, and the gym, cafe, and outside fields are a bit quieter as the summer camps come to an end. The busy days of summer filled with chatter about new beginnings and making new friends is slowly transitioning to the 2019- 2020 school year. As we ready the school campus for the incoming class of 2023, we also are poised to welcome several new members of our faculty and staff to the Salesian family in August:

Mr. Patrick Bender

Mr. Bender comes from to teach Computer Science and AP Computer Science.

KJ Dahlaw

KJ joins us from ODC, East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, and the Berkeley YMCA to teach Dance I and Dance II

Mrs. Zuleyma Guardado

Mother to Shawn '13, and Brittany ‘19, Mrs. Guardado has moved from St. Paul’s School to manage our front office.

Br. Damien Ho, SDB

Br. Damien has returned from the East Coast to teach religion to freshmen and sophomores.

Ms. Catherine Holcombe

Ms. Holcombe hales from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley and Corpus Christi Parish in Oakland to join us to teach religion to juniors and sophomores.

Ms. Roshelle Ogundele

From the Stanford Mental Health Innovation Challenge, Ms. Ogundele will provide personal counseling on Mondays and Thursdays.

What's Happening at Salesian Welcome Coach McNamara! Back to School Tips

Salesian welcomes Michelle McNamara as It’s that time of the year again! As summer coach to Varsity Girls Volleyball. Salesian begins to wind down, check out these 12 will be Coach Mac’s first varsity head Study Tips for Back to School from The coaching position, but she has an Princeton Review to get ahead and stay extensive resume nonetheless. Get to on top all year long. know Coach Mac and come to cheer on the Lady Pride this fall! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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Meet the Class of 2019's Salutatorian, ​​Carenina Magsano

Salesian is blessed to welcome many talented students, all with unique experiences. The character that each individual student brings is what makes Salesian special. Carenina is another great example as to why that is true. Check out her story and wish her luck this fall at UC Santa Barbara.

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Athletics Football

August 16 - Scrimmage vs. Mt. Eden and Moreau Catholic High School @ SCP August 24 - vs. Bradshaw Christian, Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11:00 AM August 31 - vs. Berean Christian, Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11:00 AM September 7 - vs. Moreau Catholic High School, Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11:00 AM September 13 - @ Piedmont High School, Varsity 7:00 PM, JV 4:00 PM September 27 - @ Vallejo High School, Varsity 7:00 PM, JV 4:30 PM October 5 - @ St. Mary's High School, Berkeley, Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11:00 AM October 12 - Homecoming vs Hercules High School, Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11 AM October 18 - @ SPSV High School, Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11:00 AM October 26 - vs. El Cerrito High School, Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11:00 AM November 1 - @ Kennedy High School, Varsity 7:00 PM, JV 4:30 PM

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Girls Volleyball*

September 10 - vs. Albany High School, 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM September 12 - @ Hercules High School, 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM September 17 - @ St. Mary's High School, 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM September 19 - vs. SPSV High School, 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM September 24 - vs. El Cerrito High School, 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM September 26 - @ Albany High School, Varsity 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM October 1 - vs. Hercules High School, Varsity 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM October 3 - vs. St. Mary's High School, Varsity 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM October 8 - @ SPSV High School, Varsity 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM October 10 - @ El Cerrito High School, Varsity 7:00 PM, JV 5:30 PM

*TCAL Schedule Schedule for Girls Volleyball will be released mid-August. Full schedule with updated game scores will be included in September's edition of the Salesian eNewsletter. Check the link below for updates.

SCP Athletics

Cross Country*

October 3 - @ Kennedy Grove vs. Kennedy, El Cerrito, John Swett, Albany, Jesse Bethel, Pinole Valley, 4:00 PM October 10 - @ Point Pinole vs. Kennedy, El Cerrito, John Swett, St. Mary's, SPSV, Richmond, 4:00 PM October 17 - @ Hans Park vs. Kennedy, El Cerrito, John Swett, Hercules, De Anza, 4:00 PM November 7 - TCAL Championships

*TCAL Schedule Schedule for Cross Country will be released mid-August. Full schedule with updated meet results will be included in September's edition of the Salesian eNewsletter. Check the link below for updates.

SCP Athletics

Girls Tennis*

September 17 - vs. St. Mary's High School, 3:30 PM September 19 - vs. El Cerrito High School, 3:30 PM September 24 - @ Albany High School, 3:30 PM September 26 - @ SPSV High School, 3:30 PM October 1 - vs. Jesse Bethel High School, 3:30 PM October 3 - @ Hercules High School, 3:30 PM October 8 - vs. Vallejo High School, 3:30 PM October 10 - @ Pinole Valley High School, 3:30 PM October 15 - vs. Richmond High School, 3:30 PM October 22 - @ St. Mary's High School, 3:30 PM October 24 - @ El Cerrito High School, 3:30 PM October 29 - vs. Albany High School, 3:30 PM October 31 - vs. SPSV High School, 3:30 PM

*TCAL Schedule Schedule for Girls Tennis will be released mid-August. Full Schedule with updated match results will be included in September's edition of the Salesian eNewsletter. Check the link below for updates.

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Alumni Highlight Carlyn Wisherop

Class of 2017 Valedictorian, Carlyn Wisherop shared a few hours of her busy summer break with us to chat and catch us up on her exciting life. Carlyn already boasts an amazing resume, but what is most impressive about her is her empathetic and charismatic personality. The future doctor shied away from bragging about her accomplishments and lit up to talk about the multiple clubs and groups she is a part of. Let’s all get behind Carlyn as she works toward medical school and trains for a marathon.

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GRAND REUNION WEEKEND October 4-6 GRAND REUNION BARBECUE Sunday, October 6, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us for a weekend of fun culminating with a BBQ on Sunday, October 6. Click the link below for details or contact Mr. Zach Boyett at [email protected]. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

ALUMNI 3V3 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE BASKETBALL Sunday, October 20, ​​1:00 - 3:00 PM TOURNAMENT Join us this fall for our annual Open Saturday, November 30, 11:00 House. Tour the campus and check out AM - 4:00 PM what Salesian has to offer! Join the Salesian Alumni Association this fall for the inaugural Alumni Holiday Basketball Tournament. Register your team of 4 for $160. Tournament will be double-elimination bracket-style and each player will receive a reversible event jersey. Contact Brian Swanson ([email protected]) for details.

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55TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED Friday, January 17 and Saturday, January 18

Join us for a boatload of Crab! The Crab Feed is a great opportunity to get old friends together, meet new friends, or both! Enjoy drinks, salad, pasta and, of course, crab. Click the link below to purchase your tickets online.

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August 12 Fall Sports Begin August 19 First Day of School for Freshmen and Transfer Students August 19 Picture Day August 20 First Day of School for All Students August 24 First Football Game vs Bradshaw Christian Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11 AM October 12 Homecoming vs. Hercules High School Varsity 1:30 PM, JV 11 AM November 2 Pasta Dinner Hosted by the Parent Association

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