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SOARING EAGLE
ADMINISTRATIVE
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
August 2016
Happenings in the month of
August 2016
Prayer for CCHS
Strategic Plan
CCHs Website
Three Observations
Mark Your Calendar
Summer Reading
ACT Dates
Parent Social
Cafeteria Services
Congratulations
Learning Center
Safe Environment
Shrimp and Petroleum
Red/White Calendar
iPad Orientation
Immunization
Hall of Fame
Volleyball Schedule
Football Schedule
Called to Serve
Parent/Teacher Conference
Mary’s Messengers
iPad Pick-up
Organization/Moderators
August Calendar 2016
VOLUME XI, ISSUE 2
HOME OF THE EAGLES_____
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL’S MESSA GE
Godisgood!
Focus for 2015-2016 Central Catholic High School
The United States Catholic Bishop published the “A Pastoral
Message on Catholic Education” in November, 1972. It has been
updated but the primary message goes unchanged.
The scope is broad but not all encompassing.
“Proclaiming the Gospel is a perennial task and joy for the
Church of Jesus Christ………Catholic Education is an expression of
the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded…..thus
one crucial measure of the success or failure of the educational
ministry is how well it enables men to hear the message of hope
contained in the Gospel, to base their love and service of God
upon this message, to achieve a vital personal relationship with
Christ, and to share the Gospel’s realistic view of the human
condition which recognizes the fact of core and personnel sin
while offering hope.”
“Education is one of the most important ways by which the
church fulfills it commitment to the dignity of the person and the
building of community….the educational mission of the Church is
an integrated ministry embracing three interlocking dimensions:
the message revealed by God (didache) which the Church
proclaim; fellowship in the life of the Holy spirit (Koinonia);
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service to the Christian community and the other human community (diakonia).
In the months ahead I will address:
• Message
• Community
• Service
And the fourth component added later
• Worship
The building blocks to factor in creating and sharing in a Catholic Educational Institution are:
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Collaboration
Collegiality
Subsidiary
These also will be addressed to hopefully have our entire community functionary
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August Birthdays
Students: Carsyn Meador, Hallie Crappell, Jonathan Gilmore, Bently Alcina, Marina Duval, Ross
Thomas, Grant Cheramie, Luke Barbier, Macy Sims, Emily Price, Rayne Hotard, Symone Wiggins,
Kade Pichoff, David Laubach, Braxton Alcina, Ethan Whittington, Dominic Skipper, Adam
Dupuis, Ja’len Johnson, Samarick Paul, Thomas Stafford, Chance Jewett.
Faculty: Maria Barbier, Debbie Stanley, Latashia Wise.
Community’s Roles at a Catholic School
I will define in future newsletters the roles of each member group of the Central Catholic Faith
Community.
Student – Disciple
Parent – Witness (Model)
Teacher – Minister
Principal – Prophet
Pastor – Shepherd
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Central Catholic High School Strategic Plan – Ongoing
The community of Central Catholic High School has a:
Mission Statement
Goals
Objectives
Strategic Plan
Action Plan
In the month ahead I will keep all of us up to date what has been approved for Central Catholic
High School by the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Office of Catholic Schools and the Advanced
Ed Evaluation Process.
Available on the CCHS Website
The Central Catholic High School Website is www.cchseagles.com. All the current
information for 2016-2017 is located on this website:
CCHS Parent/Student Handbook
Schedule for Teams
Calendars
Annual Fund Information
Safe Environment Information
Summer Reading Information
Much More
Three Observations
As Central Catholic High School officially opens the 2016-2017 School Term, I remind everyone
of three areas of growth.
a. Parent Participation is needed when requested.
b. No student is to have an attitude of entitlement.
c. Attend church services as a family each Sunday.
There are a number of areas of growth for Central Catholic High School. Further areas of
growth are listed in the 2016-2017 Strategic Plan to fulfill the Mission of Central Catholic High
School.
I do request during these summer months of rest, relaxation and socials, that everyone be
aware of the consumption of alcohol beverages by students and especially not to place such
unbecoming conduct on social media.
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Mark your Calendar for August
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August 1-3 – Teacher In-service
August 4 - New Parent Social – 6:00 P.M.
August 8 - 1st Full day of school for grades 10-12
August 9 - Full Day of school for grades 7-9
August 10 - Full Day of school for ALL students--Back to School Mass – 8:15 A.M.
August 14 - “Project Graduation Community Day”
August 16 - Back to School Night – 5:30 P.M.
August 22 - Alumni Board Meeting – 7:00 P.M.
August 25 - Football Jamboree (Lafayette)
Summer Reading Program – VERY IMPORTANT
The 2016 Summer Reading Packet has been published. They are now available at
(www.cchseagles.com). They can also be picked up in front of the school office. One of the
most important educational skills a person can have is “Reading.” Not just learning how to read
but to be able to comprehend and understand what you read.
Students remember to complete your summer reading.
ACT Testing Dates and Registration Facts
Testing Date
September 10, 2016
October 22, 2016
December 10, 2016
February 11, 2017
April 8, 2017
June 10, 2107
Registration Ends
August 5, 2016
September 16, 2016
November 4, 2016
January 13, 2017
March 3, 2017
May 5, 2017
Late Registration Time Frame
August 6-19, 2016
September 17-30, 2016
November 5-18, 2016
January 14-20, 2017
March 4-17, 2017
May 6-19, 2017
Tuition Payment
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Come to the Central Catholic High School Office to begin the process for MC Bank Loans.
Tuition in full was due in June, 2016
Reporting Information in the Administration Monthly Newsletter
Please let Deacon Vic know the results of events, accomplishments, awards, milestones and the like
so they can be reported in the newsletter.
Parent Social
Thursday, August 4, 2016 – 6:00 P.M. – Flyer enclosed. Mark your calendar!
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Shrimp and Petroleum Festival
See attached flyer.
St. Mary Bus Transportation
All details regarding St Mary Parish Bus Transportation or St. Martin Parish
Bus Transportation for Stephensville students can be acquired by contacting
the Parish Transportation Offices.
2015-2016 Advisory Council Officers and Members
President – Billy Hidalgo, Jr.
Vice-President – Mark Nini
Treasurer – Michele Picou
Secretary – Jeremy Callais
Members – Nathan Templet, Patrick Skiles, Burt Adams, Clarence Robinson, Fr. Clyde Mahler,
Vic Bonnaffee (Executive Officer), Greg Hamer, Jr., Jennifer Rivere
2014 and 2015 Yearbooks
Central Catholic has a few 2014 and 2015 Central Catholic Yearbooks for sale. If you did not
purchase one for these years they are for sale for $25. Call the office for more information.
IMMUNIZATION FOR 2016 – 2017
According to the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, all individuals through
18 years of age who are enrolled in any Louisiana school must be up to date on immunizations.
Please contact Debbie Stanley at Central Catholic High School to confirm that your student is
current with all required vaccinations and we have their immunization record on file.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Cafeteria Services
See enclosed flyer
Congratulations
Jalen Johnson – commitment to play football at University Louisiana Lafayette.
Connor Hebert and Caroline Nini – Being recognized by the Morgan City Rotary Club.
David Nugent – State 4H for Science, Engineering and Technology Board Elected Member.
Liam McCloy – Received the Louisiana Scout of the Year Award from Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4222
Alyssa Landry – Miss Louisiana Junior Teen
The Swamp Ball Baseball Team, Cheerleaders and Eaglettes, All Teams for practicing hard
during the summer.
Katie Jensen and Anne Rhodes for their new additions.
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Change of Address and Email Address - IMPORTANT
Please notify the Central Catholic High School Office of any change of address, phone number or
email address as soon as this occurs. This information is needed to keep our database as up-to-date
as possible. Your help is appreciated! The email address can be for more than one member of a
family, i.e. father and mother.
Reporting Information in the Administration Monthly Newsletter
Please let Deacon Vic know the results of events, accomplishments, awards, milestones and the like
so they can be reported in the newsletter.
Safe Environment
To be eligible to participate as a volunteer for student activities, parents must complete the Diocese
of Houma-Thibodaux Safe Environment. Contact Bobby Miller for details.
Uniforms for 2016-2017
Uniforms for 2016-2017 are to be purchased from the Alumni Shop. Get there early! Details regarding
uniforms can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook which is located under Resources on the school
website www.cchseagles.org
Official Shoe Requirement for 2016 – 2017
The official school shoe is the brown Eastland and the official Deck Shoe sold at Alumni Shop.
Registration!
Please inform family and friends, Central Catholic High School is accepting student applications for 2016
– 2017 School Term. Central Catholic High School is worth the ride and it is worth the investment.
LEARNING CENTER STUDENTS
Admission to the program is based on a recent professional evaluation. Documentation must be
dated within the last two years for new students and within the last three years for students
presently attending Central Catholic High School. It is very important that juniors and seniors have
an updated evaluation on file in the guidance office in order for them to receive accommodations
on the ACT Test. No student will receive accommodations from the Learning Center for the 20162017 school year until an evaluation is on file in the guidance office.
There will be a change in accommodations for juniors and seniors in the Learning Center during
the 2016-2017 school year. Juniors and seniors will stay in class with their math teachers for all
testing. Questions are better answered by the math teachers as the students advance to higher
math classes.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
The following guidelines must be followed for Safe Environment Training.
INITIAL TRAINING - Paperwork must be picked up from the office or Bobby Miller. Complete the
first three pages and return them to the office so a criminal background check can be completed.
The other pages you can return later. You will be informed when you are cleared to do the training.
RENEWAL TRAINING
Go to: safeandsacred-htdiocese.org
Use your username and password from last year. Instructions are online if you have forgotten your
username or password. Complete the RENEWAL TRAINING. Print your certificate and turn in a copy
to your local safe environment coordinator (Bobby Miller) or email to [email protected].
If you have any problems, then please contact Bobby Miller.
What does CCHS offer to you?
• Faith and Prayer
• Family
• Friends and Community
• Life-Long Memories
• Safe Environment
• Excellent Curriculum
• Extra-curriculum and Co-Curriculum Events
• Dedicated Personnel
This is what comes from a catholic education and academic excellence. Finally, almost 80% of
Central Catholic High School students are involved in extracurricular and spirit activities.
CCHS IS WORTH THE RIDE!
Year of Mercy
I cannot understate the importance of understanding and modeling Pope Frances’ Year of Mercy. It
is all started with the beliefs that each of us is in the image of God. From this principle each of us
than model our relationships to each other (Love your neighbor). It also prioritizes daily lives and
action -- God, Family, Jobs or School, Extra Activities and Social Events.
Finally, Pope Francis has declared 2016 the “Year of Mercy”. In the Bayou Catholic each month
there are numerous articles concerning the meaning and practice of mercy. Below I list the Corporal
and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Focus on one and practice it for the month.
CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
To feed the hungry To instruct the ignorant
To give drink to the thirsty To counsel the doubtful
To clothe the naked To admonish sinners
To shelter the homeless To bear wrongs patiently
To visit the sick To forgive offences willingly
To visit the imprisoned To comfort the afflicted
To bury the dead To pray for the living and the dead
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I thank you for being a part of the Central Catholic Community. For the community to prosper,
communication must be ongoing. This newsletter contains too much information but it does
give you the information needed to begin 2016-2017 correctly. Each year is a new beginning.
Please stay up to date.
God Bless all of you
Peace and blessing,
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August 2016
Red/White Calendar
DATE
DAY
SCHEDULE
EVENT
Aug. 1
Monday
In-Service
Aug. 2
Tuesday
In-Service
Aug. 3
Wednesday
In-Service
Aug. 4
Thursday
New Parent Social
Aug. 5
Friday
CPR
Aug. 8
Monday
Orientation
Grades 10-12
Aug. 9
Tuesday
Orientation
Grades 7-9
Aug. 10
Wednesday
Red Day
Aug. 11
Thursday
White Day
Aug. 12
Friday
Red Day
Aug. 15
Monday
White Day
Aug. 16
Tuesday
Red Day
Back to School Night
Aug. 17
Wednesday
White Day
Assembly
Aug. 18
Thursday
Red Day
Mass – (9:00 A.M.)
Aug. 19
Friday
White Day
Senior Retreat
Aug. 22
Monday
Red Day
Alumni Board Meets
Aug. 23
Tuesday
White Day
Aug. 24
Wednesday
Red Day
Aug. 25
Thursday
White Day
Back to School Mass(8:15)
Program Picture Day
Assembly (Student Council)
Mass (Bishop Fabre-8:15)
Football Jamboree
Aug. 26
Friday
Red Day
Late Start
Aug. 29
Monday
White Day
Birthday Monday
Aug. 30
Tuesday
Red Day
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Aug. 31
Wednesday
White Day
Junior Retreat
Assembly
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IMMUNIZATIONS
SCHOOL YEAR 2016 – 2017.
According to the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, all
individuals through 18 years of age who are enrolled in any Louisiana school must
be up to date on immunizations.
Please contact Debbie Stanley at Central Catholic High School to confirm that your
student is current with all required vaccinations, and we have their immunization
record on file.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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2016 Football Schedule
8/25
Jamboree
Vermillion Catholic
Away
9/2
Week 1
St. John
Home
9/8
Week 2
Opelousas Catholic
Home
9/15
Week 3
Ascension Catholic
Away
9/22
Week 4
Lafayette Christian
Home (D)
9/29
Week 5
Centerville
Home (D)
10/7
Week 6
Highland Baptist
Away (D)
10/14
Week 7
Vermillion Catholic
Away (D)
10/21
Week 8
Hanson Memorial
Away (D)
10/28
Week 9
Gueydan (Homecoming)
Home (D)
11/4
Week 10
Ascension Episcopal
Away (D)
(D) – District Games
Head Coach – Tommy Minton
Athletic Director – Ree Case
Principal – Deacon Vic Bonnaffee
School Colors – Red and White
Mascot - Eagles
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We are called to Serve
Central Catholic High School Parent Participation Program
builds community and helps provide the needs and services of
CCHS and its mission. It is also a great way to meet other
parents working for the same goal and investment, a great
Catholic education.
Parents are required to contribute 40 hours of service for the
2016-2017 school year. We have many activities and programs
that you can participate in to receive your hours. Please sign
up when you can to help out at these events.
If you fail to meet your commitment, you will be required to
pay $400.00 per family. These hours must be turned in by
March 31, 2017. If you have any questions please call Maria
Barbier in the Advancement Office, ext 319.
Let’s all work together and soar like EAGLES!
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Mary’s Messengers Adoration
What is the purpose of CCHS’s “Mary’s Messengers” Adoration Group?
When we take a moment to adore God, a transformation happens. We are no longer
held captive by the concerns of this life. Our hearts are lifted to that timeless place where
God is. Here we can stay for a while, gazing at the beauty of His majesty, our spirits
renewed by the power of His presence.
We invite each of you to join us in a special program called “Mary’s Messengers”. This
group sets aside one hour on the first Tuesday of each month from 11:30-12:30 to come
before the Living presence of Christ in the Eucharist, to pray for our CCHS Family. We
ask that you pray for the success and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, parents,
grandparents and benefactors who so graciously help support our school and all that
CCHS stands for. We invite you to meet us a few minutes early in the vestibule of the
church for an opening prayer before heading to the chapel for adoration. If this
adoration time is not convenient for you, Holy Cross parish also has silent adoration
from 5AM-5PM in the chapel.
All are Welcome!
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Organizations and Moderators 2016 - 2017
411-Vocations Maria Barbier
Curriculum Committee – Gerrie Byrne
Campus Ministry Kristi Wisdom/Maria Barbier/Gerrie Byrne
ARK Club Jennifer Loupe
Band –
Morgan City High School
Baseball –
Tyler Jensen
Beta Club Allison Longman
Bowling –
Jason Price
Boys’ Basketball –
Coach Ree Case
Retreat Team –
Kristi Wisdom/Maria Barbier/Gerrie Byrne
Computer Club –
David Irwin
Cross Country –
David Fuhrer
Drama Club Kelli Jo Patterson
Eaglettes
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Melony August/Dominique Thomas
Flag Raisers –
Deacon Vic Bonnaffee
Football –
Coach Tommy Minton
Freshman Sponsor –
Missy Burton, Jenifer Loupe
Girls’ Basketball –
Cody Brodie/Joe Jones (Non-Faculty Coach)
Governor’s Program on Abstinence(G.P.A.) –Allison Longman
Hoby –
Karen Tycer
Virtual Curriculum –
Gerrie Byrne/David Irwin
Junior High Girls Basketball – Basketball Coaches
Junior High Boys’ Basketball – Ron Case
Junior High Football –
Ree Case
Junior High Softball –
Mary Thomas
Junior High Track –
David Fuhrer
Junior High Volleyball - Kindra Halverson/Michelle Picou
Junior Ring Ceremony - David Irwin /Heather Irwin
Junior Sponsor –
Heather Irwin/ Brittany Matte
Junior/Senior Prom Heather Irwin/Brittany Matte
Key Club –
Karen Solar
Library Club –
Anna Saleme
Literary Rally –
Missy Burton
MAO Heather Irwin
National Honor Society – Brittany Matte
National Junior Honor Society –Allison Longman
Newspaper(Local) Maria Barbier
Newspaper(School) Aimee Bergeron
Quiz Bowl TBA
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4-H Club –
Lisa Nugent
Robotics –
Burt Adams
Boys’ and Girls’ State
Karen Tycer
Rotary –
Karen Tycer
Senior High Counselor – Karen Tycer
Senior Sponsor –
Anne Rhodes/Karen Tycer
Seventh/Eighth Grade Sponsor –Lisa Nugent/Allison Longman/Kristi Wisdom
Sports Information Director - Maria Barbier
Softball –
Joe Russo
Sophomore Sponsor –
Aimee Bergeron and Karen Solar
Student Council –
Kristen Miller
Swim Team –
Mark Nini
Tennis – Mrs. Anne Rhodes/ Scott Rhodes
Textbooks/Apps
Gerrie Byrne
Track –
David Fuhrer
Varsity Cheerleaders – Dominique Thomas
Volleyball Latashia Wise
Website –
Anna Saleme
Yearbook/Publication – Aimee Bergeron
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STUDENT COUNCIL MODERATORS
2016- 2017
SENIORS: Anne Rhodes and Karen Tycer
JUNIORS: Heather Irwin and Brittany Matte
SOPHOMORES: Aimee Bergeron and Karen Solar
FRESHMEN: Missy Burton and Jennifer Loupe
JUNIOR HIGH: Kristi Wisdom and Allison Longman
ACTIVITIES
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Monthly Class Meeting (in place of Assembly) with moderator.
Homecoming Week
Trunk or Treat
Spirit Week/Field Day
SENIORS: Homecoming, Senior Breakfast
JUNIORS: Prom, Ring Ceremony, Refreshments from Graduation
SOPHOMORES: Sadie Hawkins, Refreshments after Ring Ceremony
FRESHMAN: Christmas Decorations in the Mall
JUNIOR HIGH: 2 dances/activities (suggestions)
• Beginning of the year movie/game night
• Bowling Party
• End of year ice cream social(with Holy Cross grade 6)
• Halloween Party
• Homecoming Mixer
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