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SOARING EAGLE ADMINISTRATIVE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2016 CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME X, ISSUE 7 HOME OF THE EAGLES_____

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Value of the Month - COURAGE

“Remain In Jesus” Happy New Year Our Catholic Liturgical Calendar began the first week of Advent. Advent is the preparation for the celebration of Christmas. It is great to “Keep Christ in Christmas” and celebrate Christmas Mass as a family. The civil New Year begins January 1, 2016. The celebrations and parties are in a spirit of renewal. Make it a safe and relaxed celebration. Make it a family celebration. I’ve always tried, in my family, to have an open and welcoming house for my children and their friends to be in a safe environment. It worked and there were never any regrets by my children or family that the celebration was all of us together. Happy New Year and may you “Remain in Jesus” in 2016. School Calendar January is the time when report cards for the first semester are generated and credits for transcripts are earned, all of which affect GPA and , therefore, scholarship applications. Mrs. Karen Tycer celebrates success with a breakfast or luncheon for academic champions. It is also a new beginning for all who want to continue their success or if they did not achieve their goals in the first semester they can “reset” and strive to be more successful in the second semester. In January, the school celebrates Pro-Life. Our Catholic school is pro-life from natural conception to natural death. Finally, I remind each of you how Central Catholic High School

Happenings in the month of January 2016

Happy New Year

School Calendar

Note from Pop Francis

Mark your Calendar

9 Defining Characteristics

Goals for 2016

Congratulations!

January Birthdays

Diocesan Calendar

Closing Remarks

Mission Statement

Hopes for Our Graduates

Red/White Calendar

Safe Environment

Plus Portals

Attend Church Services

Yearbook Order

Help Needed

January Calendar

Softball Schedule- Varsity

Baseball Schedule- Varsity

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continues to communicate with each of you. • Weekly Calendar of event- published on Thursdays for the following week • Newsletter- published at the first of each month • Text Messages for special notifications • School Website and official school Facebook Page

Please continue to get involved in Central Catholic High School and your child’s activities. Note from Pope Francis “Christ is not content with giving the poor man alms, but preferred to personally encounter him.” Because of the local economy, all of you need is to be there for others. Mark your Calendar

• Junior Ring Ceremony – May 5, 2016 • Senior Breakfast – May 12, 2016 • Graduation – May 16, 2016

Nine Defining Characteristics of Effective Catholic Schools

1. Centered in the Person of Jesus Christ 2. Contributing to the Evangelizing Mission of the Church 3. Distinguished by Excellence 4. Committed to Educate the Whole Church 5. Steeped in Catholic Worldview 6. Sustained by Gospel Witness 7. Shaped by communion and community 8. Accessible to all Students 9. Established by the Expressed Authority of the Bishop

Central Catholic High School strives to achieve all of these. How blessed Central Catholic High School Students and families are because God and Christian Doctrine can be discussed. It is especially important in the world and our country at this time. Goals for 2016 Please a moment during Christmas to spend time reflecting of your life’s goals and the adjustments you need to make as you return to daily routine after January 1, 2016. Congratulations District 7-1A Football Honors First Team Offense: RB-Stefano Guarisco, OL-Thomas Garber, OL-DJ Hebert, OL-Mitchell Lemoine. Second Team Offense: WR-Gregory Leger, OL-Cole Baker, OL-Jesse Fontenot, RS-Stefan Guarisco, UT-Bailey Badeaux. First Team Defense: DL-TJ Ruffin, LB- Tanner Wiggins, DB-Jalen Johnson. Second Team Defense: DL-Blake Hidalgo, DL-Dominique Skipper, LB-Chris Singleton, LB-Damarcus Mitchell, DB-Sidney Holder. Honorable Mention: QB-Blake Byrne, DL-Harold Ganaway, LB-Charlie Solar. District 7-1A MVP – Stefano Guarisco.

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8th Grade Student of the Year – Sinclair Callais 12th Grade Student of the Year – Lindsee Case January Birthdays Students – Peyton Skiles, Haley Fontenot, Katie Luc, Emily Adams, Brenna Laubach, Jackson Butler, Alanni Landry, Donald Lewis, Ashley Mabile, Jackliana Esteban, Aaliyah Poole, Philip Guarisco, Andrew Duval, Terre’yan Johnson, Carli Solar, Seth Williams, Sydney Williams, DesDreian Gant, Mitchell Mancuso, Chrystain Lewis, Thomas Mire, Macy Johnson, Taylor Picou, Emma Aucoin, Sydney Holder, Lindsee Case. Faculty – Tracy Crappell, David Fuhrer. Diocesan Calendar

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Closing Remarks Pope Francis has declared the period from December 8, 2015 to November 28, 2016 the Jubilee Year of Mercy. What are the acts of mercy? The corporal physical works of mercy are:

• To feed the hungry • To give drink to the thirsty • To clothes the naked • To shelter the homeless • To visit the sick • To visit those imprisoned • To bury the dead

The spiritual works of mercy are: • To counsel those who doubt. • To instruct the ignorant. • To admonish sinners. • To comfort the afflicted. • To forgive offenses. • To bear wrongs patiently. • To pray for the living and the dead.

These are essentially non-physical acts to give to the souls of others comfort and guidance. I offer my recommendation that each family attend the movie coming out on Mother Theresa. God Bless all of you and Happy New Year.

MISSION STATEMENT

With Jesus Christ as our focus, Central Catholic High School provides an environment for academic excellence while fostering the ongoing formation of the whole person-soul, mind, and body. In continuing to build the kingdom of God on earth, we follow the sacred traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church

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HOPES FOR OUR GRADUATES Based on their experiences as students in a catholic high school, we are confident that our graduates are becoming well-rounded, faith-filled, self-disciplined, compassionate, and academically prepared men and women who respond to God’s love. As a result of our emphasis on holistic education, (soul, mind, and body) we hope our graduates are well-rounded young people who:

• are aware of their own gifts and talents • recognize the need to continue their own spiritual, psychological, emotional, social, intellectual,

and physical growth; • respond to God’s call to be balanced, compassionate adults • understand the transcendence of God and the ongoing transformation

Because of our emphasis on spiritual growth and religious values, we hope that our students graduate with:

• a strong belief that God loves them; • a feeling deep inside that compels them to live out their faith; • a willingness to respond to Jesus’ directive to love one another; • a commitment to compassion, justice, and service; • a desire for a deeper relationship with God through prayer; • a belief that all life is sacred and acknowledge that their bodies are a vessel of God and must be

protected; • an intentional integration of faith and daily life; • an understanding of the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church; • a willingness to become active members in their local church communities; • a sense of duty when faced with ethical dilemmas and a willingness to choose the moral and

Christian decision Because of our efforts at firm and friendly discipline, we hope that our graduates:

• have developed self-discipline that guides their actions; • are sensitive and respond with compassion to the limitations of others; • are reflective decision makers and realize the benefit of collaboration and cooperation; • have respect for authority and for persons for whom they are responsible; • approach relationships with fairness, mutual trust, and cooperation.

Because of the caring nature and personal attention given to our students, we hope our graduates: • are compassionate, sympathetic, and empathetic to those that are less fortunate and are

compelled to take action in order to better the situation; • genuinely care for others; • value themselves and others as unique children of God; • nurture positive relationships and build community.

As a result of our commitment to academic excellence, we hope our graduates: • will be able to compete in the global economy and secure a job that fulfills their calling; • are intellectually curious; • are prepared to meet the academic demands of college; • strive to reach their intellectual potential; • use their intellectual gifts to serve others more effectively and generously; • will realize that all things are possible with the proper educational foundation, the proper work

ethic, and the spiritual guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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RED/WHITE CALENDAR

January, 2016

DATE DAY SCHEDULE EVENT

January 4 Monday In-Service

January 5 Tuesday Red Day Assembly

January 6 Wednesday White Day Faculty Meeting

January 7 Thursday Red Day Rosary, Mass, Dress Uniform

Report Cards emailed out

January 8 Friday White Day

January 11 Monday Red Day

January 12 Tuesday White Day Breakfast of Champions

January 13 Wednesday Red Day Assembly

January 14 Thursday White Day Rosary, Mass, Dress Uniform

January 15 Friday Red Day

January 18 Monday H O L I D A Y

January 19 Tuesday White Day

January 20 Wednesday Red Day

January 21 Thursday White Day Rosary, Mass, Dress Uniform

January 22 Friday Red Day Pro-Life Prayer Service

January 25 Monday White Day

January 26 Tuesday Red Day

January 27 Wednesday White Day

January 28 Thursday Red Day

January 29 Friday White Day

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There are still a good number of parents who have not activated their PlusPortal account. If a parent needs to have their PlusPortal activation email re-sent, send an email request to Anna Saleme (asaleme@htdiocese.org). PlusPortals is a GREAT way for parents to keep up with their child’s grades and class assignments. Communication is key and PlusPortals is the best way for parents to stay informed in regards to their child’s performance in the classroom. There are two ways to access CCHS’s PlusPortals page. 1- Visit our school website (www.cchseagles.org) and click on the Login button in the upper right-hand corner. 2- Browse directly to our PlusPortal login page (https://www.plusportals.com/cchs).

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CENTRAL CATHOLIC 2016 LADY EAGLES SOFTBALL

2/16 SCRIMMAGE SOUTH TERREBONNE HOME 5:00 V, JV 2/18 SCRIMMAGE 2/20 JAMBOREE 2/23 ST JOSEPH AWAY 4:00 V,JV 2/25 WESTGATE HOME 5:00 V,JV 2/26-27 TERREBONNE TOURNAMENT TBA 3/1 (VERMILLON CATHOLIC) HOME 5:00 V,JV 3/3 (HIGHLAND BAPTIST) HOME 5:00 V,JV 3/5 BERWICK TOURNAMENT TBA TBA V 3/8 (ASCENSION EPISOPAL) AWAY 4:30 V,JV 3/10 (CENTERVILLE) AWAY 4:30 V,JV 3/11-12 CCHS TOURNAMENT AMELIA TBA V 3/15 (LAFAYETTE CHRISTIAN) AWAY 4:00 V 3/17 (HANSON) HOME 5:00 V 3/18-19 BRUSLY TOURNAMENT AWAY TBA V 3/21 (GUEYDAN) AWAY 4:00 V 3/23 (VERMILLION CATHOLIC) AWAY 5:00 V,JV 3/29 (HIGHLAND BAPTIST) AWAY 5:30 V 3/31 (ASCENSION EPISCOPAL) HOME 5:00 V,JV 4/2 CATHOLIC TOURNAMENT TBA 4/4 (CENTERVILLE) HOME 5:00 V,JV 4/5 (LAFAYETTE CHRISTIAN) HOME 5:00 V,JV 4/7 (HANSON) AWAY 5:00 V,JV 4/8 (GEUYDAN) HOME 5:00 V,JV 4/12 BERWICK AWAY 4:00 V,JV (DISTRICT) HEAD COACH: JOE RUSSO (985)498-1397 CELL ASSISTANT COACH: PRINCIPAL: DEACON VIC BONNAFEE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: REE CASE Tournament Teams: South Terrebone Scott Pellegrin 1-985-226-8930 Highland Baptist Patterson Centerville CCHS Vandebilt Franklin West St Mary Houma Christian Ellendar

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Central Catholic High School Baseball 2016

2/8 Central Lafourche (Scrimmage) 1:00 Amelia 2/13 Patterson (Scrimmage) 11:00 Amelia 2/20 Central Lafourche Jamboree 10:00 Mathews 2/25 Thibodaux 3:15 Patterson 2/26 Berwick 5:30 Patterson 2/27 Bunkie 4:45 Amelia 3/1 Brusly 6:00 Brusly 3/3 Central Laf/Thib Tourney TBA TBA 3/3 Central Laf/Thib Tourney TBA TBA 3/7 North Vermillion 5:30 UL-Lafayette 3/10 Central Lafourche 7:45 Amelia 3/11 Patterson 7:45 Amelia 3/12 HL Bourgeois 6:00 Amelia 3/18 Brusly 3:30 Donaldsonville 3/19 Dunham 12:30 Donaldsonville 3/19 Ascension Catholic 5:30 Donaldsonville 3/21 *Lafayette Christian 6:00 Fabacher Field 3/22 *Lafayette Christian 5:30 Amelia 3/23 St. Michael’s 5:00 Amelia 3/29 *Centerville 4:00 Centerville 3/30 Jesuit 5:00 New Orleans 3/31 *Centerville 5:30 Amelia 4/1 *Highland Baptist 4:00 Amelia 4/5 *Highland Baptist 6:00 New Iberia 4/7 *Vermillion Catholic 6:00 Abbeville 4/8 *Vermillion Catholic 6:00 Amelia 4/12 *Hanson 6:00 Amelia 4/14 *Hanson 6:00 Franklin 4/15 *Gueydan 4:00 Gueydan 4/19 *Gueydan 4:00 Amelia 4/21 *Ascension Episcopal 6:00 Amelia 4/23 *Ascension Episcopal 1:00 Youngsville Head Coach – Tyler Jensen Assistant Coach –Gary Hebert Dan Irwin Larry Lombardo A.D. – Ree Case Principal – Deacon Vic Bonnaffee, III