Dear Parents,

 

As part of the high school experience, we want to make sure your son enjoys being at Calvert Hall.  This should be a fun place!  Very often, that comes by being involved in many of our extra-curricular activities.  With thirty-nine athletic teams and more than fifty clubs, we have something for everyone.  In the athletic arena, we have sports that are regionally and nationally recognized.  We also have teams where students can “walk-on” with no prior experience.  Our many clubs feature not only a variety of interests, but also intensity.  We have clubs that meet every day and some that meet occasionally.  In particular, as a Lasallian school, our service programs are of great importance.  Please encourage your son to get involved in our athletics, activities, and service programs. If your son needs a “push or a nudge” getting involved, please feel free to call his Guidance Counselor or Marc Parisi.

 

Several months ago, I referenced “Gary’s Greetings” in the Southwest Magazine.  Another one caught my eye on a recent trip.  He noted that our schools and workplaces (Southwest, Calvert Hall, etc.) are the ultimate team sports.  He said that a big part of being on a team is the way we interact with our teammates.  He noted, “Whether it is the media, social media, or politics, there is a pervasive lack of civility in the world.  We must live by the Golden Rule.  Everyone must be treated with respect.”  At Calvert Hall, we echo those sentiments.  Whether it is our faculty-student relationships or how our students interact with each other, the Golden Rule must be the mantra. We must treat each other with respect.  As I have previously noted in the Monday Minute, we have been working on the theme of inclusivity this year – how we create and further an inclusive community where all are welcome and valued.  Next week, nationally known speaker Darrick Gay will join us to talk about “The Double-Edged Sword of Diversity.”  A diverse population enriches our community, but can also bring challenges.  Darrick will talk about the benefits of a community with ethnic, racial, geographic, socioeconomic, and interest/passion diversity, but also the challenges it brings. 

 

As always, it is a pleasure to be with your sons each day.  We value the presence of each one.  If there is ever anything I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Have a great second semester!

 

Charles Stembler