LaSalle School August E-Newsletter

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Formal invitations for LaSalle's Legacy event will be mailed this fall. If you are interested in joining our mailing this for this event

contact the Development Department at development@lasalle-school.org.

Students and Staff Celebrate Graduation!

On June 26, we proudly graduated five hardworking men who through adversity and perseverance earned their high school diplomas.

Austin - Earned a Regents Diploma and currently working in construction.

Thomas - Will receive his official diploma this month and plans to visit Hudson Valley Community College.

Harry - Earned a Regents Diploma and will be attending SUNY Cobleskill.

Manny - Earned a Career Development and Occupational Studies Certificate.

Jalon - Earned a Regents Diploma and will be attending Hudson Valley Community College in their HVAC program.

CONGRATULATIONS TO LASALLE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024!

Student Recognized at Albany Rotary Club

LaSalle junior, Chris was recognized at the Albany Rotary Club 40th Annual Youth Recognition Ceremony in May. Chris was selected, along with other youth, for his strength and perseverance to overcome unimaginable obstacles. Chris was joined by his family and LaSalle staff members who he stated have been instrumental in helping him succeed. We are incredibly proud of Chris for this much deserved award and being presented with a gift card to purchase a new bike.

Founders Week - May 13-17

2024 Educator of the Year

Sue Peter

Founders Week, celebrated throughout the world at Lasallian schools. Founders is a time for staff and students to come together for activities, traditions and reflections.

The week kicked off with our annual tradition of tie-dying Founders Day shirts that highlighted LaSalle's 170 years of being the light! Throughout the week, students and staff worked together to collect essential items needed for the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless as a way to give back to our community. Students had the opportunity to deliver all the items at the end of Founders Week.

A day was dedicated to Liven Up LaSalle and make campus beautiful. Students and staff worked in teams to plant flowers, clean up flower and vegetable beds and collect garbage around campus. The senior class dedicated their time to spell out LaSalle in beautiful flowers that is showcased in the front of campus.

Other activities for the week included, Chalk the Walk, which provides students in opportunity to express positivity throughout art. Our CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge team was at it again with the largest participants in over 20 years! On the final day of Founders Week, we honored many staff members for their dedication and commitment to LaSalle School with our annual staff recognition awards.

Our Educator of the Year award was proudly presented to Ms. Sue Peter. Sue is our science teacher who has been with LaSalle since 2011. Sue stated, "the earth literally moved me to let me know that LaSalle was the place where I belonged." The day Sue interviewed on campus there was an earthquake in Washington, D.C. that was felt in Albany. She took it as a sign and has been at LaSalle ever since. She works with the students to keep our garden beds blooming, our pavilions full of flowers and takes each science lesson and turns them into a fun interactive activity. Congratulations Sue, our 2024 Educator of the Year!

Liven Up LaSalle!

Senior class leaving their mark at Chalk the Walk

Workforce Corporate Challenge

Meet Jaclyn Yusko

Executive Associate Director for Programs and Services

Jackie Yusko joined the LaSalle School Team in July 2024 in her role as Associate Executive Director for Programs and Services. She provides operational leadership and direct oversight for Residential, Clinical, Education, Admissions and Health Services. Jackie’s passion for working with vulnerable children and families began as a Patient Care Associate in the Pediatric Unit at Albany Medical Center in 2001. Since that time, she has gained 20+ years of professional experience in social welfare and mental health provider roles.

Most recently, Jackie served as the Chief Operating Officer for St. Catherine’s Center for Children where she directed day to day operations for programs and services agency wide. Jackie also served as a consultant and faculty member for The Sanctuary Institute for over 15 years, training and implementing trauma responsive care. During her tenure with the Sanctuary Institute, she most closely worked with OCFS, Department of Juvenile Justice as well as a multitude of Child and Family Welfare Organizations across New York State. Jackie also serves on several local board committees, as well as state and national association committees that look to meet the needs of at-risk children and families.

Jackie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Ithaca College and a Master of Science degree in Health Psychology from the University of Sciences in Philadelphia.

LaSalle Staff Selected for

2024 Jim Purcell Excellence Award

Gerardo Perez, medical transporter for LaSalle's Brothers House UC Residential Program, was recognized by COFFCA for the Jim Purcell Excellence Award. The Board of COFCCA established this award fund upon Jim Purcell's retirement, and each year recognizes nominated front line workers who go above and beyond to support children, families, and communities across the state.

Gerardo in an integral part of the UC Residential Program who consistently demonstrates his commitment to LaSalle. Gerardo always ensures that the UC youth feel welcomed, entertained and most importantly, safe. In addition to his regular job duties, Gerardo engages the youth in health and wellness activities, which includes a daily walk around the community, teaches them yoga and jumps into the classroom to help the with schoolwork.

The LaSalle School family is extremely proud of Gerardo for receiving this award.

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