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Vol. VII, No. 3
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January 10, 2020
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Upcoming Dates
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Jan. 6 -
PreK - 2nd Grade Applicant Screening Begins
Jan. 8 -
6C Family Mass, 8:30 a.m., CP Chapel
2nd Quarter Report Cards Distributed
Jan. 9 -
Men's Club/Foundation Meeting,
6:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Jan. 10 -
2 p.m. Dismissal
Faculty Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
Jan. 11 -
Admissions Testing for Incoming Grades 3-7, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, City Park Campus
Jan. 14-17 -
Lasallian Catholic Assessment Process (LCAP)
Jan. 16 -
Middle School Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Jazz Cruise
Jan. 17 -
No School
LCAP Review Holiday
Jan. 23 -
2020-2021 Registration Due for Returning Students
Jan. 24 -
2 p.m. Dismissal
Parent Conferences,
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Jan. 25 -
Admissions Test Make-Up Date,
9 a.m. - 12 noon, CP Campus
Casino Night, Cultural Center,
7-11 p.m.
Jan. 26 -
CBS Family Mass, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 11 a.m.
Jan. 28 -
6James Family Mass,
8:30 a.m., CP Chapel
Jan. 29 -
Homeroom Pictures, CS Campus
Jan. 30 -
Homeroom Pictures, CP Campus
Grandparents' Day for Kindergarten Students,
8:15 a.m., St, Anthony Church
Jan. 31 -
2 p.m. Dismissal
Faculty Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 3 -
CBS Admission Status Letters Mailed
Feb. 4 -
6K Family Mass, 8:30 a.m., CP Chapel
Feb. 5 -
Mid-3rd Quarter Progress Reports
6F Family Mass, 8:30 a.m., CP Chapel
Ladies' Club Meeting, CS Auditorium
Feb. 7 -
2 p.m. Dismissal
Faculty Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 10-13 -
CP Book Fair
Feb. 11, 12 -
6th Grade Boys Retreats
Feb. 14 -
2 p.m. Dismissal
Faculty Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
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Here's wishing everyone in the Christian Brothers School community a wonderful New Year!
With our first newsletter of 2020, we're covering a lot of activities and events from before the holidays. We hope you enjoy the read.
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Mr. Scaffidi Honored at Huether
As Distinguished Lasallian Educator
Joey Scaffidi, AFSC, president of Christian Brothers School, was one of two educators from the District of San Francisco New Orleans to be honored as Distinguished Lasallian Educators at the annual Huether Conference in Minneapolis. Overall, seven educators were so honored, including a posthumous honor to Brother Jeffrey Calligan, FSC, long-time Lasallian teacher and leader, who was honored with the Brother John Johnston, FSC Award.
Mr. Scaffidi has served the Lasallian mission for 22 years marked by intense change: through the Institute's embrace of shared mission, through the District's adoption of a new governance structure, and through a mandate calling for dramatic restructuring issued by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Though his administrative skill would be blessing enough for any school community, Joey's pastoral priorities in leadership have been an even greater hallmark of his tenure. In his commitment to Lasallian formation and retreat experiences for his faculty and staff to his ability to listen deeply to adult and student alike, Joey exemplifies the ministry of leadership.
"I am honored to be recognized as a DLE. I feel a little bit guilty as the work that I do, I love so much," he said. "But to be recognized by my Lasallian family is certainly a highlight of my career and my time working beside the brothers. And to be able to celebrate with my own personal family and the Lasallian family together makes it that much more special."
 On hand to help Mr. Scaffidi celebrate being named a Distinguished Lasallian Educator were his parents, Joe and Joycelyn Scaffidi and his wife Lisa.
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Math Team Competes in Tournaments
Congratulations to the CBS Math Team for competing in the Brother Martin Math Tournament. Seventh graders Erich Smith (7T), Ava Echegarrua (7W) and Casey Swanson (7D) won third place in the Pre-Algebra Team Test, and Lauren Donofrio (7W) placed first in the 7th Grade Math Team Relay. Other team members were London Armstrong (6K), Lizzie Holden (6K), Penny Werner (6K), Millie McDaniel (7W) and Lucia Jouandot (7W).
In the Mount Carmel Math Tournament, the CBS Math Team took home the first place trophy in the Interschool Math Test Competition and won second place in the Pre-Algebra Challenge. Annabelle Cheramie, Ava Echegarrua and Marguerite Hopkins won individual medals.
 Members of the CBS Math Team that competed at Brother Martin: front row, from left, London Armstrong (6K), Lizzie Holden (6K), Penny Werner (6K); second row, Lauren Donofrio (7W), Ava Echegarrua (7W); third row, Casey Swanson (7D), Millie McDaniel (7W), Lucia Jouandot (7W) and Erich Smith (7T).
 First place winners at the Mount Carmel Math Tournament celebrate with their trophy. Kneeling, Lizzie Holden and Marguerite Hopkins, standing from left, Ava Echegarrua, Millie McDaniel, Isabella Melton. Annabelle Cheramie, Elyana Espinosa, Lucia Jouandot, Camille Clement and Penny Werner.
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Olivia Ballay CBS Student of the Year
 Olivia Ballay (5E) has been selected as the 2020 Christian Brothers School Student of the Year. She will represent CBS in the regional competition at the Archdiocese of New Orleans at the end of January. The Student of the Year Awards program is sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Education for students in grades 5, 8 and 12. The goal is to identify and recognize outstanding students based on academic, leadership, service, citizenship, recognitions and overall activities. Students must have a 3.1 average (four-point scale) to qualify.
Miss Ballay has attended Christian Brothers School for four years since the Canal Street campus opened in 2016. In addition to academic achievements, she participates in musical theater, a competitive acting team, takes both vocal and acting lessons and plays volleyball and softball. She has also participated in many service projects including one where she knitted blankets for children at the Ronald McDonald House.
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'Reading Buddies' Pairs 6th, 1st Graders
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The 6K Study Skills class visited first graders in 1S so that the first graders could practice their reading skills with assistance of the older students. London Armstrong, at left, works with Shelby Holmes and Lily Hubbell.
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Caroline Ramsey, third from left, is a "reading buddy" to Cecilia Barber, Lucy-Cole Carlin and Heidi Pfefferle.
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3rd Graders Take Virtual DC Tour
 Third graders took a tour of Washington, DC, through a virtual PowerPoint presentation, visiting the White House, the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery. Students had their airline "tickets" and even had flight snacks. Stacie Richardson, social studies teacher for 3R and 3V, gave the virtual tour.
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Falcon Band Offers Annual Christmas Concert;
Students Present One-Act Holiday Comedy
Band Director Heath Barker introduces some of the seventh grade band members to the audience at the Christmas Concert: Lily Bruneau (7W), Roemell Robin (7C) and Jackson Wyble (7M).
Fifth grade homeroom teacher Whitney Brown directed the students in a one-act play the evening of the Christmas concert. Here, Owen Truxillo (5R), John Connolle (5B) and Garic Solis (5R, partially hidden), are "interviewed" by Benjamin Salvaggio (6C) while Andrew Nimmo (5R) mans the "television camera."
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CP Boys Visit Students at St. Michael's Special School
Boys from the City Park campus visited St. Michael's Special School during the October break. The students interacted with the St. Michael's students and assisted in a school-wide pep rally. It's the sixth year of CBS students visiting at St. Michael's.
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KC 'Mystery Reader' Is Mr. Richard Neider
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Canal Street Principal Richard Neider was the "mystery reader" for kindergarten homeroom KC, taught by Jen Vanderbrook, who brings in a surprise reader from time to time. It's a mystery for the students until the reader shows up! Mr. Neider read the students a Halloween book.
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Speech Team Wins at Mt. Carmel Tournament
The CBS Speech Team took home awards in the Mount Carmel Speech and Debate Tournament. Elyana Espinosa took first place in the Declamation category. Marguerite Hopkins was third and Avery Albert placed fifth in the Dramatic category. Homeroom teacher Jodi Epp prepared the students for the tournament.
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Avery Albert, Elyana Espinosa and Marguerite Hopkins took home honors in the Mount Carmel Speech and Debate Tournament.
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CBS Families, Alumni Enjoy Picnic in City Park
About 1,200 students, parents, extended family members and alumni converged on the Christian Brothers School's City Park campus for the annual Family Picnic sponsored by the Christian Brothers Foundation. There were plenty of games for the students, and many classes took to the stage in the Cultural Center to entertain with special musical numbers.
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Koz Gruenig and Chris Sellers handle fry duties at the CBS Family Picnic. Attendees enjoyed fried fish, hamburgers, chicken tenders, French fries, mac and cheese, pizza and more.
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Lucy Cardwell has her face painted during the CBS Family Picnic on the City Park campus this fall.
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Blake Couvillon (5Z), Bryan Smith and Michele Bravo catch their breath after the 5K Brother Laurence Run 'n' Shuck Oyster Cup which was run the morning of the CBS Family Picnic. Couvillon finished third, Smith took the second spot, while Bravo was the first place finisher among women.
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Ashton Prat, brother of City Park campus principal Michael Prat and a 1996 CBS alumnus, was first among male runners in the 5K Brother Laurence Run 'n' Shuck Oyster Cup.
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Liam Enger (7T, at left) and Nick Womble (7P, at right) were the champions in the annual Mr. Scaffidi Egg Toss competition. The students were presented Pelican tickets by Mr. Scaffidi. |
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Students Dress as Saints on All Saint's Day
Students in 3V were among those on the Canal Street campus dressing up as their favorite saints as part of the All Saint's Day celebration. Homeroom teacher Stephanie Vlosich is standing in the back row on the right.
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Josephine Balhoff Wins Geography Bee
Christian Brothers School hosted its school-based National Geographic Bee contest with 10 finalists gathered on the City Park Campus. After several rounds, Josephine Balhoff (6J) was the winner and will now compete on the state level.
The finalists in the National Geographic Bee school contest were, from left, Molly Richardson (6K), Sebastian Rojas (5Z), Gabriela Brown (6J), Ryan Gourgeot (6B), Gabrielle White (7W), Maeve LaMorte (5G), Gerard Adam (5B), Josephine Balhoff (6J) Mary Le (7W) and Nevada Charity (7D).
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Magic in the Park Celebrates 25th Annual Gala
The Cultural Center on the City Park campus was transformed into a sparkling venue for eating and partying to celebrate 25 years of fun and festivities while raising funds to benefit the Christian Brothers Foundation, the Brothers in the San Francisco New Orleans District and Christian Brothers School.
Sponsored by the Christian Brothers Foundation and under the supervision of foundation executive Carol Couvillion, the chairs for the event were Valrie Amato, Lisa Devlin, Christy Kropp and Cindy Mandina. Patron party chairs were Amy Piacun and Colette Sterbcow.
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Posing for a photograph were Canal Street Principal Richard Neider, Gala chairs Cindy Mandina and Valrie Amato with husband Keith.
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Patron Party co-chairs with their husbands, from left, Christopher and Amy Piacun and Colette and Scott Sterbcow.
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Enjoying the 25th Annual Magic in the Park Gala were Matt and Lizzie Randol and Steve and Anya Charbonnet.
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'Candy' Sushi? Yes, There is Such a Thing!
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After 5H read the book, "The 21 Balloons," by William Péne du Bois, some students elected to cook or prepare an exotic dish in accordance with the "gourmet" government of Krakatoa referred to in the book. Robert Schiaffino prepared "candy" sushi for fellow students to enjoy.
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School Hosts Party for CBS Parents
Christian Brothers School hosted its annual Christmas Party for parents in the parlor on the City Park campus. Guests dined on many and varied offerings produced by chefs Derek and Sandy Dischner, and they had the opportunity to taste the 2016 vintage of Brother Timothy Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon at the Brother Amedy Wine Tasting and Sale. About four cases of the wine were sold with all of the proceeds going into the school's scholarship and financial aid fund. Later, a DJ spun tunes for dancing as the party moved to the cafeteria.
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Viviana Falco, Andrea Espinosa and Craig Waugaman visit at the CBS Christmas Party on the City Park Campus.
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2nd Graders Replicate Many City Landmarks
Second graders in 2G and 2C created miniature buildings replicating many familiar landmarks in the City of New Orleans, including the St. Louis Cathedral, Jesuit High School, the Prytania Theater and the Angelo Brocato's store. The project was a culmination of a social studies and reading project in which the students probed the various building blocks that make up the City of New Orleans. Teachers Bethany Carrigee and Nancy Giacone assigned each student a general business category, and each student could choose the specific business to research and prepare a model.
Hudson Cambre, at left, chose the Saenger Theatre for his project; Julia Trahant, center, created a model of the Mercedes Benz Superdome, and Brody Fernandez, at right, selected an NOFD fire station.
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PreK Classes Adopt Families at Angel's Place
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The three pre-kindergarten homerooms each adopted a family at Angel's Place, an organization which provides ongoing support services to children with life-threatening illnesses, and provided Christmas gifts for their family. Mark Firmin, executive director of Angel's Place, visited the campus to thank each of the classes and take a photo with each.
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Grandparents Visit City Park Campus
The annual Grandparents' Day at the City Park campus filled the Cultural Center twice as students and their grandparents enjoyed refreshments, photos, prizes and a special version of "To Tell the Truth," hosted by president Joey Scaffidi.
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Patrick Smith (6J) presented his grandmother Diane Smith with a dozen roses at Grandparents' Day as Mrs. Smith's lucky number was pulled.
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Daniel Craven (5R) had the honor of presenting his grandmother, Claudette Craven, with a dozen roses. It was one of the door prizes at Grandparents' Day.
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CBS Swimmers Win Metro League Crown
The Christian Brothers School swim team was the overall Metro League Champions after finishing first place in the boys' division and third place in the girls' races. Combined, the score means the Falcon Swimmers took first! Coaches are parents Amy and Trey Palmisano. Former swim coach Peggy Lulich helped with some of the practices.
Standout performances for individual champions were Egan Palmisano (7T), 7th Backstroke; Ben Breithaupt (6B), 6th Breaststroke; Cole Drecktrah (5B), 5th Freestyle; Josephine Balhoff (6J), 6th Breaststroke; Embry Palmisano (5E), 5th Backstroke, and Bria Flynn (4Y), 4th Breaststroke.
The 5th grade boys won their Medley Relay: Collin Romaguera (5Z), Drecktrah, Luke Barnett (5R) and Cullen Smith (5B). In the Free Relay, the 6th grade boys team came in first: Barnett, Dax Rizer (6C), Steven Kreller (6F) and Breithaupt.
The 6th grade boys won the Medley Relay: Kreller, Breithaupt, Drecktrah and Rizer, and the 7th grade boys won the Free Relay: Brandt Blanchard (7C), Nathan Flynn (7P), Carter Cerise (7C) and Egan Palmisano (7T). Seventh graders Palmisano, Breithaupt, Blanchard and Flynn also won the Medley Relay.
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Kayak Club Paddles the Bogue Falaya
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Sam Cassreino (6F) glances back while paddling his kayak on the Bogue Falaya River.
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Canoe-Kayak Club members and their parents enjoy a nice-weather paddle on the Bogue Falaya River the day before the Thanksgiving break.
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Cross Country Has Great Season, Tournament Wins
The CBS Falcon cross country teams enjoyed an outstanding season this fall, with both the boys and girls teams finishing first, second or third in the tournaments in which they participated. Capping the season was the New Orleans Athletic League Championships, in which the boys placed first in the 7th/8th grade division and second in the 5th/6th grade bracket. The girls finished second in the 5th/6th division. At the Louisiana Middle School championships, the Falcon boys finished second in the 6th/8th division, and in the 3rd/5th division, both the boys and the girls teams were meet champions.
In both the Country Day Cajun Classic and the Mt. Carmel Academy Cub Run, the boys team finished first and the girls team was second. In the St. Martin's Mole Hill Run, the boys team was first in the 7th/8th grade division, and the girls were second overall in the 5th/6th grade bracket and fifth in the 7th/8th division.
David Quintana (5R) was the overall champion in the St. Martin's Mole Hill Run. He also was the Falcons' best runner in most tournaments, also finishing first in the Mt. Carmel Academy Cub Run and the Country Day Cajun Classic.
Mary Thomas Kute (5E) holds her trophy as runner-up in the St. Martin's Mole Hill Run.
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Football Teams Compete at Rocky Top
The Falcon 7th Grade Football Team won its first two games before losing in the semi-finals in the Battle in Rocky Top tournament in Knoxville.
The Falcon 6th Graders posted three wins and made it to the finals at Rocky Top. The team poses with its runner-up trophy.
Also advancing to the finals was the 5th grade team. After an opening bye, it won two games before losing in the finals. The team poses with the runner-up trophy.
Ashton Hinyub (5H) enjoys a big gain before being brought down in a game at the Battle in Rocky Top over the Thanksgiving break.
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-- Alumni News --
Two Jesuit sophomores were selected to the All-State Honors bands. Trumpeter Michael Paul Fine, made the All-State Symphonic Band, and Aidan Schwarz, a tenor sax player, made the All-State Concert Band and the All-State Jazz Band. Both graduated from Christian Brothers School in 2017
Three CBS grads led their high school football teams as quarterbacks this past fall. Archbishop Rummel junior, Kyle Wickersham (CBS 2016) led his team to a 14-10 win over Catholic High of Baton Rouge for the state championship. Garrett Mmahat, a sophomore (CBS 2017) quarterbacked the Brother Martin Crusaders to the playoffs before losing in the semi-finals and was chosen the FOX 8 Player of the Week. And Grant Jordan (CBS 2015) quarterbacked his Jesuit Blue Jays to a 33-0 win in the playoffs over Archbishop Shaw before losing in the quarterfinals.
Kyle Wickersham Garrett Mmahat Grant Jordan
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Special thanks to teachers and parents who contributed to this newsletter: Kim McMyne, Janene Goebel, Amy Burke, Tom Martin, Amy Palmisano,
Trey Palmisano, Nicole Laiche, Toni Cassreino, Michelle Jordan, Rochelle Autin, Katie Gremillion, Jack Culotta, Megan Whelan, Stacie Richardson, Kim Flair, Jen Vanderbrook, Don Stout, Christian Crawford, Brother John Mai, FSC, Stephanie Vlosich, Derek Cummiskey, Doug Joubert, Sandy Dischner, Nancy Giacone, Bethany Carrigee, Crystal Morgan, Heath Barker, Doug Moreau and Beth Lally.
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