The class of 2008 is gradated and we wish them well as they pursue their post-secondary education. Bishop Howard Hubbard presented 105 diplomas in a “standing room only” gymnasium on May 18, 2008. Scott Carl delivered the valedictory and Nathaniel Haggard the salutatory. As usual, the ceremony was very beautiful and emotional for the parents. Especially emotional for the moms. The following evening, May 19th, Andrew Sellner was commissioned the Cadet Colonel for next year. Christopher Hladik was commissioned Chief Executive Officer. Mark Meybaum, our Cadet Colonel gave the new officers a sincere and poignant farewell speech. Mark’s service to C.B.A. was outstanding.

We will graduate our eighth grade on Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 a.m. in our gymnasium. The spring parade season has begun as we have marched in the Green Island and Albany Memorial Day Parades. C.B.A. will also participate in Saratoga’s Flag Day Parade on June 14th.

As you know, this is my last monthly message. I leave C.B.A. with tremendous thanks for the opportunity to serve as its principal for the last eight years. I will certainly miss my association with your sons over the years and thank each of you for entrusting them to our care.

St. John Baptist De LaSalle, Pray for us!

Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever!

AVON Christian Brothers Academy continues to provide the community with Avon products throughout the year. Brochures are available in the Main Office. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Prescott at 372-7008.

BOOKSTORE C.B.A. Custom Swarovski Rhinestone Pins are back. They can be purchased in the bookstore for $25.00. C.B.A.’s bookstore is open daily during school hours. For further information, please contact Susan Corcoran at ext. 117.

CREDIT CARD Christian Brothers Academy is now accepting Visa, Master Card and Discover for payment of tuition, fees and any other purchases made through C.B.A. In order for C.B.A. to provide this service, the school cannot incur any additional fees. Any amount over $1000.00 has a 2.64% processing fee on the total amount. All other transactions up to $1000.00 have a processing fee of $20.00 for each transaction. For further information, please contact Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

DAY AT THE RACES C.B.A.’s “Day at the Races” will be held this year on Saturday, August 16th at the “The Alabama” at the Saratoga Paddock Tent. For more information, please contact Michele O’Hare at 452-9809 ext. 113.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE C.B.A. is offering the six-hour Defensive Driving Course to all students, faculty, alumni, family and friends through the National Safety Council, here at C.B.A. The course will be given over a 2-night period, 3 hours each night on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The course will give you a 10% reduction on your liability and collision insurance and a 4-point reduction on any moving violations on your driver’s license. The course is recognized by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and all insurance companies in New York State. The cost of the course is $35.00 per person. Payment of cash or check is acceptable and will be collected on the first night of each course. Classes will have a minimum of ten people and a maximum of sixteen people. Courses will be offered every month and the dates are listed in the school calendar. For more information or to register for this class, please contact Pat Fox at 470-0285 or by email at pfox1@nycap.rr.com.

EXAM SCHEDULE

The final exam schedule for June 2008 is posted on this website. Please note the dates and times of the exams. Please also note on the schedule the bus departure times for each day. Regents exams begin on Tuesday, June 17th.

FAILURE POLICY

If a student fails any subject at the end of the school year, he must attend a regular summer school for the full time provided. If a student fails three or more courses, he will be asked to withdraw from CBA. Deficiencies of less than three need to be rectified by the end of August in order for a student to be readmitted in September 2008.

FINAL REPORT CARDS/SUMMER SCHOOL

Your son's final report card for the current school year will be mailed to you on July 1st unless there are outstanding obligations. If you do not receive your son's report card by July 7th, please call Linda McGraw in the main office at ext. 101.

The guidance department and/or teachers will notify parents of failures in school courses in Regents exams no later than June 26th. Any student who has a failure in his final course average must attend an accredited summer school. If a student has a failure, he must contact Mr. Doemel (for high school students, ext. 109) or Mr. McGraw (junior high students, ext 106) to arrange to attend a summer school program.

FOOTBALL NEWS

There will be a mandatory football parent meeting on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the gym for all levels of football: varsity, JV and modified. There will be a letter mailed to your home if your son has already signed up to play. At this meeting you will be presented with a packet of information regarding summer programs, camps, practices, and an outline of the fall schedule. It is not necessary for the players to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Gormley at 452-9809 ext. 135.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Ninth Annual C.B.A. Golf Tournament will be on June 9th at Pinehaven Country Club. Anyone who is interested in golfing or would like more information, please contact Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

HEALTH OFFICE

Any student needing working papers must see Mrs. Fenton or Mrs. Coppola in the health office BEFORE school ends. You must have a physical done within the past year and be at least 14 years old. No one from the health office will be available to issue working papers during the summer months.

Sports Physicals: New York State law requires that all students must have a physical completed within one year of the 2008 school year on file in the health office. The physical must have been completed within one year from the start of each sport season. The physical is required to be on file in order to participate in practice. Physicals may be completed by your own physician or by the school physician located at Access Health Systems. You may call them at 782-2200 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Immunizations: students entering grades six as of September 2008 and are 11 years old or older must receive an immunization containing Tetanus toxoid, diphtheria, and a cellular pertussin (Tdap).

New Students: All students new to CBA in September 2008 must have had a current physical completed within the last year and immunizations on file in the health office prior to the start of school.

INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING

C.B.A. recycles empty printer, copier and fax ink cartridge. Any cartridge with a print head can be recycled. Please drop off your cartridges in the box near the Junior High Office.

HOLIDAYS

Monday, June 9th is a faculty and no classes are scheduled.

JUNIOR HIGH NEWS

• The last day of classes for all junior high students is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th. Exams for the junior high students will begin on Thursday, June 12th. Please refer to the final exam schedule for more information.

• Students are reminded to take care of all their obligations before they depart for the summer. Theses obligations include cleaning out your locker completely, returning your textbooks to your home school district, and returning all athletic uniforms and library books accordingly.

• Graduation for the eighth grade will take place on Saturday, June 7th at 10:00a.m. in the gymnasium. Students must report to the lecture hall no later than 9:30a.m. Please remember to bring the plastic bag for the cap and gown so that it can be returned after the ceremony. The complete uniform and tie will be worn under the gown.

MAIN OFFICE HOURS

The main office hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MILITARY NEWS

• Summer Camp: This year’s JROTC Summer Camp (Camp Patriot) will be held at Camp Edwards, MA from 29 June thru 3 July. We have tentatively been allocated 34 slots; thirty will be allocated to the sophomore class and four to the junior class. An order on merit list based on military science average, cadet challenge score and cadet recommendation will determine selection. Camp regulations require that a cadet achieve a minimum score of fifty percent on the cadet challenge in order to attend camp. Cadets were given an in-depth briefing during the week of 21 – 25 April. Final selection will be posted on 02 May. Questions should be directed to MSG Lucier at 452-9809, ext 148.

• Graduating Seniors: Seniors must turn in their government issued uniforms (green) prior to being issued their diploma. If a student is missing an item, he must pay for it. A price list is posted on the bulletin board located outside of room 407. Checks should be made out to Christian Brothers Academy. 1SG Spicer will accept uniforms until Friday 20 June. The supply room will be closed for uniform turn-in from 21 June thru 10 August. Students who fail to turn in their equipment by 21 June must wait until August, when normal operations resume. Students will not be issued their diplomas before returning their government issued uniforms.

• The Wansboro Rifles Drill Team will hold its annual potluck banquet at CBA's pavilion on Monday, 2 June 2008 at 6 PM. Join us as we celebrate the 2007 - 2008 drill season with food, fun and awards.

• Rudnick's will be here at the CBA lecture hall to take in dress blues on June 10th, June 16th June 18th and June 19th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The military department will measure for next year's shoes on that day.

MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS

Contributions of baked goods are requested for the 8th grade graduation reception on June 7th. Baked goods may be brought to the Main Office on June 6th or to the school by 10:00am on June 7th. For more information, please contact Abby Curro at 783-7371, Mimi Steffens at 729-3478, or Nancy Fontaine at 383-2749.

The Mothers Association Installment Dinner celebrating the end of the school year and the end of long CBA relationships for many will be held on June 10th starting at 6pm at Normanside Country Club. Choices of entrees include Risotto, Chicken Saltimbocca, and Filet of Sole. Cost of the dinner is $25. Please join us. All are welcome. Call Mary Prattico at306-4127 for more information and reservations.

MUSIC NEWS

• Picnic: Looking ahead...mark your calendars ... Don't forget our annual band picnic this year. All are welcome! Wednesday June 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the pavilion outside the track at C.B.A.

The Music Parents and Friends Association is a parent organization whose purpose is to help promote and encourage students to participate and expand their knowledge of music. The association works closely with the music department faculty and assists the music department by providing funds to purchase and repair musical instruments and providing volunteers at various music events throughout the year. The Music Parents and Friends Association hold meetings the first Monday of each month. For the 2008-2009 school year, the officers of the association are: President – Joseph Volpe, Vice-President –T.B.A., Secretary – Mary Vitale and Treasurer-Tina Lounello.

PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION

If your home address, home phone number or work number has changed during the past year, and you have not notified the school, please call the main office at ext. 100. If you have an e-mail address that you would like the school to have, please send it in to Mrs. Radigan's attention.

OUTSTANDING TUITION ACCOUNTS

Please be aware that students whose tuition accounts are in arrears will not be able to sit for exams or to attend graduation exercises until their accounts are current. For further information, contact Mr. Mancari at ext. 103.

RECEPTION FOR BROTHER AL

There will be a reception for Brother Aloysius Myers, F.S.C. on Sunday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. Invitations have already been sent. For more information, please contact Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

REGENTS EXAM REMINDER

As a reminder to all students and parents, student enrolled in a Regents course are required to take the Regents exam in that subject in June. This exam is a course component and is required for school credit in the course. If a student fails any subject at the end of the school, he must attend a regular summer school for the full time provided. If a student fails three or more courses, he will be asked to withdraw. Deficiencies of less than three need to be rectified by the end of August in order for a student to be readmitted in September.

SENIORS NEWS

• Are you interested in getting rid of officer’s gear, dress blues or any junior high uniforms? The C.B.A. Mothers’ Association is holding its annual uniform sale on June 25, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the C.B.A. cafeteria. The Mothers’ Association charges a 10% commission for this service. Drop off any items for the sale by 3:00 p.m. that day. ALL DRESS BLUE UNIFORMS must be approved by the Military Office prior to this sale. Please see 1SG Spicer for approval and bring approval to the sale. Any questions, contact Jody Haggard at 456-5626 or by

e-mail at jhaggard@nycap.rr.com

• Seniors MUST pass all subjects in order to graduate and receive their diplomas. If any senior fails a subject in his final grade at the end of the year, he may participate in the graduation ceremonies, but will not officially graduate or receive his diploma until he successfully passes the course in summer school.

SPORTS NEWS

For information regarding sport’s schedules, go to the “Athletics” link and choose your sport.

UNIFORM SALE

The Annual Uniform Sale sponsored by the C.B.A. Mothers’ Association is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25th, from

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the C.B.A. library. Please drop off any items for sale by 3:00 p.m. that day. Items for sale include: high school dress blues, white pants, sweaters, shirts, ties, belts, hats and gloves and junior high pants, sweaters, jackets, ties and belts. C.B.A. logo items are also available. ALL DRESS BLUE UNIFORMS must be approved by the Military Office prior to the sale. The Mothers’ Association receives a 10% commission on any sale. Parents who donate items to the Mothers’ Association will receive a donation receipt. Unsold items not donated to the Mothers' Association must be picked up by 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2008. Requests for uniform items in the interim should be directed to Jody Haggard at 456-5626 or by e-mail at jhaggard@nycap.rr.com. Anyone willing to volunteer on June 25th, or who has questions, should contact Jody.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2008!

School Phone:	452-9809	CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY Monthly NewsBrief MAY 2008 Volume 148, Number 10	Junior High:	ext. 106
Admissions:	ext. 110		Operations/Alumni:	ext. 113
Athletics:	ext. 105		Principal:	ext. 105
Attendance:	ext. 199		Main Office Fax:	452-9804
Business:	ext. 103		Admissions/Operations and Alumni Fax:	452-9806
Guidance:	ext. 108

A MESSAGE FROM MR. DAVID R. MCGUIRE, PRINCIPAL

What a beautiful spring so far. May has arrived and with its many special functions. May Day, the first of the month, will be our traditional Crowning of Mary at our Grotto. It is also Ascension Thursday, a holy day of obligation and mass will celebrated in our gymnasium at 1:30 p.m.

The Mother/Son Communion Breakfast will take place on Sunday, May 4th with mass celebrated here at school at 9:15 a.m. Breakfast will follow at the Desmond Hotel on Albany Shaker Road.

The Advanced Placement Exams begin on May 6th and will conclude on May 13th. The Mothers’ Day Review is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. with Thursday May 15th as the rain date. The Founder’s Day Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on the 15th of May as well. At that time, our community of Brothers will renew their vows and the LaSallian Educator of the Year will be announced. On May 16th, the seniors will attend the Baccalaureate Mass at St. Pius X Church as they prepare spiritually for their graduation. This mass is mandatory for all graduates and the dress blue uniform is to be worn. The Class of 2008 will graduate at C.B.A. on Sunday, May 18th at 1:30 p.m. The Most Reverend Bishop Howard J. Hubbard, D.D. will preside. Tickets for graduation will be distributed after mass on Friday evening. On Monday evening, May 19th, we will commission the officers for the 2008-2009 school year. The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.

Included in our very busy May schedule is the Spring Concert. This concert is held at The Egg and will be our senior’s last concert at C.B.A. It is always a very special evening. May also brings with it the spring parades. We participate in the Green Island Memorial Day Parade on Thursday, May 22nd, and on Monday, May 26th, we march in the Memorial Day Parade in Albany. We are celebrating the Feast of St. John Baptist de la Salle on Tuesday, May 27th. School will be closed on that day to commemorate the feast.

That concludes the activities for May. As you can see, it will be a busy and hectic month. Congratulations and

Godspeed to the Class of 2008.

St. John Baptist De LaSalle, Pray for us!

Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever!

AVON Christian Brothers Academy continues to provide the community with Avon products throughout the year. Brochures are available in the Main Office. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Prescott at 372-7008.

AWARDS NIGHT C.B.A. will host the Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 8th. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is 6:00 p.m. The C.B.A. Distinguished Alumni Award is being awarded to C. Thomas Burke ’52, Honorable Anthony Cardona ’58, Robert Conway ’63, General John W. Pauly ’40 and Marc Reiter ’81. The C.B.A. Citizen of the Year award is being awarded to William Herbert, Robert A. McCormick and Edward Zibro and the C.B.A. Excellence in Education Award is going to Brother Casmir Gundlach ‘48, F.S.C., David R. McGuire and Michele O’Hare. For reservations, please contact Sue Corcoran at 452-9809 ext. 111.

BOOKSTORE C.B.A. Custom Swarovski Rhinestone Pins are back. They can be purchased in the bookstore for $25.00. C.B.A.’s bookstore is open daily during school hours. For further information, please contact Susan Corcoran at ext. 117.

CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS

• “Thank you” to all who supported our musical “GODSPELL”.

• There will be a Founder’s Liturgy on Thursday, May 15th at 1:25 p.m. in the gymnasium. All are welcome.

CREDIT CARD Christian Brothers Academy is now accepting Visa, Master Card and Discover for payment of tuition, fees and any other purchases made through C.B.A. In order for C.B.A. to provide this service, the school cannot incur any additional fees. Any amount over $1000.00 has a 2.64% processing fee on the total amount. All other transactions up to $1000.00 have a processing fee of $20.00 for each transaction. For further information, please contact Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

DAY AT THE RACES C.B.A.’s “Day at the Races” will be held this year on Saturday, August 16th at the “The Alabama” at the Saratoga Paddock Tent. For more information, please contact Michele O’Hare at 452-9809 ext. 113.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE C.B.A. is offering the six-hour Defensive Driving Course to all students, faculty, alumni, family and friends through the National Safety Council, here at C.B.A. The course will be given over a 2-night period, 3 hours each night on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The course will give you a 10% reduction on your liability and collision insurance and a 4-point reduction on any moving violations on your driver’s license. The course is recognized by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and all insurance companies in New York State. The cost of the course is $35.00 per person. Payment of cash or check is acceptable and will be collected on the first night of each course. Classes will have a minimum of ten people and a maximum of sixteen people. Courses will be offered every month and the dates are listed in the school calendar. For more information or to register for this class, please contact Pat Fox at 470-0285 or by email at pfox1@nycap.rr.com.

FOOTBALL NEWS

There will be a mandatory football parent meeting on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the gym for all levels of football: varsity, JV and modified. There will be a letter mailed to your home if your son has already signed up to play. At this meeting you will be presented with a packet of information regarding summer programs, camps, practices, and an outline of the fall schedule. It is not necessary for the players to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Gormley at 452-9809 ext. 135.

FORENSICS NEWS

This year’s Forensics dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 28th.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Ninth Annual C.B.A. Golf Tournament will be on June 9th at Pinehaven Country Club. Anyone who is interested in golfing or would like more information, please contact Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

GREEN ISLAND PARADE

The Green Island Parade is Thursday, 24 May. This is a mandatory parade for the band, honor company, drill team, color guard and brigade staff members. Further information will be pass out in school and posted on the JROTC web site.

HEALTH OFFICE

• All Health Office forms are available on our C.B.A. web site (http//www.cbaalbany.org)

• If you will need medication to be administered in the Health Office or wish your son to be able to carry and administer his own medicine next year, please obtain the medication form from this site and have your physician complete it. Please return this form to the Health Office prior to the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year.

Any student who is injured in school or during practice or competition in interscholastic sports must have an accident report on file in the Health Office. This report should be filled out by the teacher, moderator or coach as soon after the incident as possible and turned in to the nurse. Any student requiring the use of crutches in school or who is not able to participate in sports/gym must have a note from his physician on file in the Health Office.

INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING

C.B.A. recycles empty printer, copier and fax ink cartridge. Any cartridge with a print head can be recycled. Please drop off your cartridges in the box near the Junior High Office.

HOLIDAYS

• Monday, May 26th Memorial Day

• Tuesday, May 27th Founder’s Day Please note this is a change. There will be school on Thursday,

May 8th. Thursday will be a “D”day.

JUNIOR HIGH NEWS

• Uniform reminder: remember that if you are going to replace your uniform shirt, please purchase the new blue oxford style shirt at Student Styles in Latham. A few of our boys have already done so, and they look great.

• The May Crowning of Mary is scheduled for May 1st at 10:00 a.m. Thanks to Mrs. Loomis and her religion students for the work and preparation they have put in for the ceremony.

• Sweaters are now optional for students. Remember that nametags are required to be worn whether your son chooses to wear the sweater or just the shirt.

• Haircut inspection is scheduled for Monday, May 19th.

• Final exams are not too far away. It is never too early to start preparing!

Parents of Eighth Grade Students

Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th at 10 a.m. Graduation announcements along with the students cap and gown will be distributed during the week of May 19th. Each student will receive a packet of 10 announcements that you can use to notify your relatives and friends. Please follow the instructions included with the cap and gown to get it ready for graduation. An information sheet about graduation will also be distributed at that time. Please check with your son to make sure that you receive these items.

MAIN OFFICE HOURS

The main office hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MASS

• Thursday May 1st Ascension Thursday 1:25 p.m. School Gymnasium

• Thursday May 15th Founder’s Liturgy 1:25 p.m. School Gymnasium

• Thursday May 16th Senior High Graduation Liturgy 7:00 p.m. St. Pius X Church.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Albany Memorial Day Parade is Monday, 26 May. This is a mandatory parade for all high school cadets. Detailed parade information will be passed out in school. Information will also be posted on the CBA JROTC web site. Students who are late or fail inspection (i.e. missing hat, uniform parts, not shaved, haircut) will not be afforded the privilege of honoring those who have made the supreme sacrifice to our country. Please call Major Erickson at 452-9808 ext 148, if you have any questions.

MILITARY NEWS

• Summer Camp: This year’s JROTC Summer Camp (Camp Patriot) will be held at Camp Edwards, MA from 29 June thru 3 July. We have tentatively been allocated 34 slots; thirty will be allocated to the sophomore class and four to the junior class. An order on merit list based on military science average, cadet challenge score and cadet recommendation will determine selection. Camp regulations require that a cadet achieve a minimum score of fifty percent on the cadet challenge in order to attend camp. Cadets were given an in-depth briefing during the week of 21 – 25 April. Final selection will be posted on 02 May. Questions should be directed to MSG Lucier at 452-9809, ext 148.

• Graduating Seniors: Seniors must turn in their government issued uniforms (green) prior to being issued their diploma. If a student is missing an item, he must pay for it. A price list is posted on the bulletin board located outside of room 407. Checks should be made out to Christian Brothers Academy. 1SG Spicer will begin accepting uniforms on Monday 19 May and will do so until Friday 20 June. The supply room will be closed for uniform turn-in from 21 June thru 10 August. Students who fail to turn in their equipment by 21 June must wait until August, when normal operations resume. Students will not be issued their diplomas before returning their government issued uniforms.

NCO SELECTION PROCESS
Cadet Challenge - May 21, 23, 28
Squad Drill - June 2, 3, 4, 5
Written Test - May 29, 7:00am or 2:45pm
Please call 1SG Spicer at ext. 149 for more information

Rudnick's will be here at the CBA lecture hall to take in dress blues on:
10 June 9 AM - 2 PM (The military department will measure for next year's shoes on that day)
16 June 9 AM - 2 PM
18 June 9 AM - 2 PM
19 June 9 AM - 2 PM

The Wansboro Rifles Drill Team will hold its annual pot luck banquet at CBA's pavilion on Monday, 2 June 2008 at 6 PM. Join us as we celebrate the 2007 - 2008 drill season with food, fun and awards.

MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS

• Mothers’ Association Meeting for May is Tuesday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m.

• The Brother Aloysius Myers Mother/Son Communion Breakfast will be held Sunday, May 4th. Mass will be celebrated at 9:15 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Breakfast will follow at the Desmond Americana Hotel on Wolf Road. The cost of the breakfast is $26.00 per person. The cost is $36.00 for reservation received after April 26th.

• Nominations will be accepted for positions on the Executive Committee including Officers, Class Vice President and Committee Chairs. For further information, please contact Nancy Fontaine at 383-2749.

• The Annual Mother’s Day/Graduation Parade will be held on Wednesday, 14 May at 7:00 p.m. This is the last time the Class of 2008 will march as part of the CBA Brigade. It is an opportunity for Mother’s to “review the troops”. Cadets must report to CBA at 6:30 p.m. for formation and inspection. Students who are late or fail inspection will not be afforded the privilege of marching with the Brigade. Additionally, those students who miss the scheduled drill days prior to 14 May, without a valid excuse, will not be allowed to participate. Rain date is 15 May at 7:00 p.m.

• The Mothers’ Association’s Installation Dinner is Tuesday, June 3rd. More information to follow

MUSIC NEWS

• Music Parents & Friends: Monday, May5th is our last business meeting and will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the band room. Thanks to all of our dedicated parents who have served this year.

• Spring Concert: The annual Spring Concert will be held Tuesday, May 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Theater at the EGG. The concert will feature CBA's Wind Band, Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble as well as a tribute to our seniors. Admission is free and parking is available in the plaza's visitor lots. Come support our talented musicians!

• NYSSMA Festival: The NYSSMA Festival is May 30th & May 31st. Students who have signed up to compete at NYSSMA this year will be receiving their assigned times soon. Parents are responsible for transporting their sons to and from the festival. Please keep checking the bulletin board outside the music office for the schedule.

• Picnic: Looking ahead...mark your calendars ... Don't forget our annual band picnic this year. All are welcome! Wednesday June 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the pavilion outside the track at C.B.A.

May performance schedule for HS Band members:

10th - Arthritis Walk at C.B.A from 9:30 to 10:00 (MARCHING BAND)

14th - MD Review 7PM (15th rain date) (Marching Band)

18th - Sr. High Graduation (Wind Band)

19th - Officers’ Commissioning 7PM (Wind Band)

20th - Concert (ALL Bands)

22nd - Memorial Day - Green Island*

26th - Memorial Day - Albany*

* Please remember, band seniors are obligated to march with the band until the end of May. Thank you!

OFFICIER COMMISSIONING

Officer Commissioning is scheduled for Monday 19 May at 7:00 p.m. The final listing of those selected to serve as cadet officers in SY 2008/2009 will be posted no later than Friday 09 May. There is a mandatory briefing for selectees and at least one parent, on Monday 12 May at 7:00 p.m. Those who do not attend the briefing will not be commissioned. Any questions should be directed to Major Erickson at 452-9809, ext 148

OUTSTANDING TUITION ACCOUNTS

Please be aware that students whose tuition accounts are in arrears will not be able to sit for exams or to attend graduation exercises until their accounts are current. For further information, contact Mr. Mancari at ext. 103.

PARADES

• Thursday May 22nd Green Island Parade

• Monday May 26th Albany Parade

RECEPTION FOR BROTHER AL

There will be a reception for Brother Aloysius Myers on Sunday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed soon. For more information, please contact Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

REGENTS EXAM REMINDER

As a reminder to all students and parents, student enrolled in a Regents course are required to take the Regents exam in that subject in June. This exam is a course component and is required for school credit in the course. If a student fails any subject at the end of the school, he must attend a regular summer school for the full time provided. If a student fails three or more courses, he will be asked to withdraw. Deficiencies of less than three need to be rectified by the end of August in order for a student to be readmitted in September.

RETREAT (JUNIORS)

Rev. James Walsh will conduct the retreat. Brian Evers and Brother Casimir will assist.

Date – Monday, May 19Tth.

Place - The Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs

136 Shrine Road

Auriesville, NY 12016

Phone (518) 853-3033

Director of the Shrine – Father Peter Murray, SJ

Transportation – Bus from CBA at 8:30 a.m.

Bus returning to CBA by 2:00 p.m.

The Cost - $10.00. This will cover the cost of the bus and a lunch for the students.

Your sons will receive an invitation from Brother Casimir inviting them to the retreat. Being Catholic is not necessary.

Good Will is. Please encourage you son to attend. Any questions, contact Brother Casimir at ext. 119.

SENIORS NEWS

• Senior High Graduation is Sunday, May 18th at 1:30 p.m.

• Are you interested in getting rid of officer’s gear, dress blues or any junior high uniforms? The C.B.A. Mothers’ Association is holding its annual uniform sale on June 25, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the C.B.A. cafeteria. The Mothers’ Association charges a 10% commission for this service. Drop off any items for the sale by 3:00 p.m. that day. ALL DRESS BLUE UNIFORMS must be approved by the Military Office prior to this sale. Please see 1SG Spicer for approval and bring approval to the sale. Any questions, contact Jody Haggard at 456-5626 or by

e-mail at jhaggard@nycap.rr.com

• Graduation Announcements have been distributed to seniors. Please check with your son it you have not received them yet. They are available in the Main Office. Please have your son see Mrs. McGraw for his packet.

• Seniors MUST pass all subjects in order to graduate and receive their diplomas. If any senior fails a subject in his final grade at the end of the year, he may participate in the graduation ceremonies, but will not officially graduate or receive his diploma until he successfully passes the course in summer school.

• All seniors must be in attendance when required in order to participate in the graduation ceremony on May 18th. Please make sure that your son does not plan on working or being on vacation until after his school year is completed. This includes all graduation practices and the graduation ceremony. Remember to also return your dress blue uniform to Rudnick’s, 308 State Street, Schenectady.

• Brother Al has informed us that 90% of the senior class has applied to colleges and university. Of these, 90% have been accepted with $6.7 million.

SPORTS NEWS

For information regarding sport’s schedules, go to the “Athletics” link and choose your sport.

SUMMER AT RENSSELAER This summer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is offering a range of programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Visit http://summer.rpi.edu for details, descriptions and registration forms.

Elementary School Students

* Creative Writing – Ages 8-13* LEGO® Robotics Engineering Academy – Ages 11-14 (some 10 year olds may attend if

they have experience with LEGOS and the technology)

* Nature’s Treasure Hunt – Ages 8-12

* Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes – Students going into 7th and 8th grade in the fall

* Samaritan-Rensselaer Children’s Center RPI Summer Day Camp – Graduates of Kindergarten through 12 years

*Young Actors Guild (YAG) – 8-18

* Rensselaer Football Camp – Youth Camp – Grades 3-8

Middle School Students

* Creative Writing – Ages 8-13 and 14-17

* LEGO® Robotics Engineering Academy – Ages 11-14

* Nature’s Treasure Hunt – Ages 8-12

* VEX Robotics Engineering Academy – Ages 13-16

* The Magical World of Flight – Ages 12-14

* Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes – Students going into 7th and 8th grade in the fall

* Young Actors Guild (YAG) – Ages 8-18

* Rensselaer Football Camp – Youth Camp – Grades 3-8

High School Students

* Architecture Career Discovery Program – High school students

* Computer Game Development Academy –Students going into 12th grade and graduating seniors

* ASM Materials Camp – students going into 11th and 12th grade

* Build Your Drawing Portfolio – High school students

* Creative Writing – Ages 14-17

* VEX Robotics Engineering Academy – Ages 13-16

* The Magical World of Flight – High school students

* Video Production: Through the Eyes of the Lens

* Young Actors Guild (YAG) – Ages 8-18

* Rensselaer Football Camp – Senior Camp – Grades 9-12

P.S. Spread the word about a summer short course for teachers. Rensselaer Nanotechnology Center (RNC) invites high school teachers to join us for a one week short course on Nanoscale Science and Technology. This course will be held on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Troy campus and may count toward career development credit, depending on your school district. The format for the course will be a combination of lectures from distinguished Rensselaer faculty, hands-on laboratory activities, and discussion. An announcement will be made soon regarding registration and course dates. For further information about the program, contact Damiam Huising, course coordinator, (518) 276-8666, huisid@rpi.edu.

UNIFORM SALE

The Annual Uniform Sale sponsored by the C.B.A. Mothers’ Association is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25th, from

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the C.B.A. library. Please drop off any items for sale by 3:00 p.m. that day. Items for sale include: high school dress blues, white pants, sweaters, shirts, ties, belts, hats and gloves and junior high pants, sweaters, jackets, ties and belts. C.B.A. logo items are also available. ALL DRESS BLUE UNIFORMS must be approved by the Military Office prior to the sale. The Mothers’ Association receives a 10% commission on any sale. Parents who donate items to the Mothers’ Association will receive a donation receipt. Unsold items not donated to the Mothers' Association must be picked up by 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2008. Requests for uniform items in the interim should be directed to Jody Haggard at 456-5626 or by e-mail at jhaggard@nycap.rr.com. Anyone willing to volunteer on June 25th, or who has questions, should contact Jody.

CONGRATULATIONS

TO THE

CLASS OF 2008!

Let me begin by confirming the fact that I will be retiring from C.B.A. at the end of this school year. I have completed eight years as Principal and feel that it is time to go.

These past eight years have been the most rewarding of the previous forty one years I have been in education. C.B.A. is a very special place. Year in and year out we are blessed with the greatest boys in the area. Although few in number in comparison to the schools we compete with; the students here rise far above the “bar” academically, athletically, spiritually, and their patriotism is magnificent, especially in today’s culture.

I wish to thank all of you in the C.B.A. community for the support and cooperation throughout my tenure. You have been there for me through during celebrations and have bolstered me during crises. God had truly blessed me by allowing me the opportunity to serve the community we all know as Christian Brothers Academy.

St. John Baptist De LaSalle, Pray for us!
Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever!

ATTENDANCE POLICY/EARLY RELEASE

As stated in the Student Calendar/Handbook, “A student who will be absent or late must have a parent call the school between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.” An attendance extension to leave a message has been set up at extension 199. This extension does not ring in the main office. Its purpose is to leave a voice mail for attendance only. If you need to speak to someone directly, please dial ext. 100. If a student is missing and not reported absent by a parent or guardian, the school will call to notify the family and seek an explanation. Parents are expected to provide a written explanation for the student’s absence upon his return to school. The note must specify days absent and specific explanations. It is the responsibility of the school to be aware of your son’s presence at all times during the school day. If a student needs to be dismissed early, he must bring a note, signed by a parent or guardian, to the Main Office before formation or homeroom. An early release slip will be given to the student to present to the teacher at the beginning of the class. The student will then be dismissed from class at the appropriate time. The student’s name and time of release will be added to the morning attendance sheet to inform teachers of the student’s absence from class. A phone call from a parent confirming the time of the early dismissal is required before the student may sign out. Notes brought to the Main Office at the requested time of release, rather than in the morning before school begins, may not be honored.

AVON

Christian Brothers Academy continues to provide the community with Avon products throughout the year. Brochures are available in the Main Office. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Prescott at 372-7008.

AWARDS NIGHT

The C.B.A. Awards Night will be he held on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Invitations will be mailed out with more information.

BAND FUNDRAISER

Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Graduation are coming up soon. A gift of a "Simply Certificate" and/or a Regal Cinema Movie Ticket is sure to please anyone. Simply Certificates come in denominations of $25 and $10 and can be redeemed at hundreds of restaurants, golf courses, day spas, theatres and many other local businesses. The Regal Cinema Movie Tickets are just $7.50 each - a big savings!

Send them to out-of-town relatives and friends in New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and other areas of New York. Check www.simplycertificates.com for a complete and current listing of locations where they can be used. Click on Simply Certificate Flyer for more information.

A percentage of the sales go to the CBA Band program. They will also be sold at the Spring Concert on May 20 at the Egg. For more information or to purchase yours, please contact Barbara Boynton at: gbkc@nycap.rr.com or 899-2820. Thank you for your support!!

BOOKSTORE HOURS

Custom CBA Swarovski silver rhinestone lapel pins are now available in the bookstore for $25.00 each. C.B.A.’s bookstore is open daily during school hours. For further information, please contact Susan Corcoran at ext. 117.

CAFETERIA INFORMATION

Breakfast is served every morning in the cafeteria between 7:15 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. Meal cards can be purchased for $30.00 in the kitchen. Any questions or suggestions, please contact the food service director, Alan, at ext. 161.

CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS

The Christian Brothers Academy Cadet Players will be performing the Musical, GODSPELL, on Friday, April 4th and

Saturday, April 5th at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be held at Cohoes Music Hall,

58 Remsen St., Cohoes. For tickets, call Br. Casimir at ext. 119. Reserved seats are $15.00 and general admission is $10.00. Tickets may be purchased at the theatre the days of the performances.

CREDIT CARD

Christian Brothers Academy is now accepting Visa, Master Card and Discover for payment of tuition, fees and any other purchases made through C.B.A. In order for C.B.A. to provide this service, the school cannot incur any additional fees. Any amount over $1000.00 has a 2.64% processing fee on the total amount. All other transactions up to $1000.00 have a processing fee of $20.00 for each transaction. For further information, please call Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

C.B.A. is offering the six-hour Defensive Driving Course to all students, faculty, alumni, family and friends through the National Safety Council, here at C.B.A. The course will be given over a 2-night period, 3 hours each night on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The course will give you a 10% reduction on your liability and collision insurance and a 4-point reduction on any moving violations on your driver’s license. The course is recognized by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and all insurance companies in New York State. The cost of the course is $35.00 per person. Payment of cash or check is acceptable and will be collected on the first night of each course. Classes will have a minimum of ten people and a maximum of sixteen people. Courses will be offered every month and the dates are listed in the school calendar. For more information or to register for this class, please contact Pat Fox at 470-0285 or by email at pfox1@nycap.rr.com.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE INFORMATION

We would like to thank all the volunteers and the people who made pledges and donations to this year’s Phonathon. Our goal is $193,000.00 and we still need your help. If you have not yet responded, please consider making a pledge or a donation. Your support helps to provide the programs and services that your sons receive that are not covered by the comprehensive fee. Our goal is to prepare your sons for college, successful careers, and rewarding lives by providing the necessary resources, technology, and individual financial assistance. If you would like to contribute, please contact Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2008-2009

Applications for financial assistance for the coming school year closed on March 1, 2008. Allocations will be made at the end of April. These allocations are based on need and may fluctuate from year to year. Due to the limited amount of financial assistance available, there will be no appeal process.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The C.B.A. Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Varsity Club and Building Fund will be held at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland on Monday, June 9, 2008. A flyer will be available soon. For further information, please contact Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

HEALTH OFFICE

Any student who is injured in school or during practice or competition in interscholastic sports must have an accident report on file in the Health Office. This report should be filled out by the teacher, moderator or coach as soon after the incident as possible and turned in to the nurse. Any student requiring the use of crutches in school or who is not able to participate in sports/gym must have a note from his physician on file in the Health Office.

INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING

C.B.A. recycles empty printer, copier and fax ink cartridge. Any cartridge with a print head can be recycled. Please drop off your cartridges in the box near the Junior High Office.

HOLIDAYS

• Monday, April 14th to Friday, April 18th - Spring Recess

JUNIOR HIGH NEWS

• Congratulations to our junior high students who were well represented at the recent Honors Night. Eighteen out of twenty-four sixth grade students, thirty-six out of forty-eight seventh grade students and forty-one out of fifty-four eighth grade students achieved honors for the first semester. This is a total of 95 out of 126 junior high students (75%) who achieved either first, second or third honors. Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work, the parents for supporting your sons, and their teachers for a job well done!

• Uniform reminder: remember that if you are going to replace your uniform shirt, please purchase the new blue oxford style shirt at Student Styles in Latham. A few of our boys have already done so, and they look great.

• Haircut inspection is scheduled for April 21st. Remember to get a haircut over the spring break.

MAGAZINE AND COOKIE ORDERS

The magazine/cookie drive starts on Tuesday, April 1st. The turn in dates for the magazine and cookie dough orders are

April 9th, April 16th and April 21st. The date for the cookie delivery is May 6th.

MAIN OFFICE HOURS

The main office hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MILITARY NEWS

• Summer Camp: This year’s JROTC Summer Camp (Camp Patriot) will be held at Camp Edwards, MA from 29 June thru 3 July. We have tentatively been allocated 34 slots; thirty will be allocated to the sophomore class and four to the junior class. An order on merit list based on military science average, cadet challenge score and cadet recommendation will determine selection. Camp regulations require that a cadet achieve a minimum score of fifty percent on the Cadet Challenge in order to attend camp. Cadets will be given an in-depth briefing during the week of 21 – 25 April. Final selection will be posted on 02 May. Questions should be directed to MSG Lucier at 452-9809 ext 148.

• Graduating Seniors: Seniors must turn in their government issued uniforms (green) prior to being issued their diploma. If a student is missing an item, he must pay for it. A price list is posted on the bulletin board located outside of Room 407. Checks should be made out to Christian Brothers Academy. 1SG Spicer will begin accepting uniforms on Monday 19 May and will do so until Friday 20 June. The supply room will be closed for uniform turn-in from 21 June thru 10 August. Students who fail to turn in their equipment by 21 June must wait until August when normal operations resume to turn in their uniforms. Students will not be issued their diplomas before returning their government issued uniforms.

• Military Honors Night: As announced in the March newsletter, Military Honors Night is now scheduled for Thursday, 24 April at 7:00P.M.

MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS

• There will be a Mothers’ Association on April 8th at 7:00 p.m. Our guest speaker is Athletic Director, Mr. Rick Scully.

• Refreshments for Military Honors Night would be greatly appreciated. Items may be dropped off the day of the event either in the Main Office, or dropped off that night before the event.

• The Brother Aloysius Myers Mother/Son Communion Breakfast will be held Sunday, May 4th. Mass will be celebrated at 9:15 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Breakfast will follow at the Desmond Americana Hotel on Wolf Road. The cost of the breakfast is $25.00 per person.

• Nominations will be accepted for positions on the Executive Committee including Officers, Class Vice President and Committee Chairs. For further information, please contact Nancy Fontaine at 383-2749.

OUTSTANDING TUITION ACCOUNTS

Please be aware that students whose tuition accounts are in arrears will not be able to sit for exams or to attend graduation exercises until their accounts are current. Contact Mr. Mancari at ext. 103 for further information.

PAVERS

Pavers, engraved with your son’s name, are available for $200.00 each as a birthday or graduation gift. They may have his graduation year engraved or a message from mom and dad. Orders are due by April 8, 2008. For further information, please contact Michel O’Hare at ext. 113.

SENIORS NEWS

• Are you interested in getting rid of officer’s gear, dress blues or any junior high uniforms? The C.B.A. Mothers’ Association is holding its annual uniform sale on June 25, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the C.B.A. cafeteria. The Mothers’ Association charges a 10% commission for this service. Drop off any items for the sale by 3:00 p.m. that day. ALL DRESS BLUE UNIFORMS must be approved by the Military Office prior to this sale. Please see 1SG Spicer for approval and bring approval to the sale. Any questions, contact Jody Haggard at 456-5626 or by e-mail at jhaggard@nycap.rr.com

• 2008 Senior/Junior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 26th at Mallozzi’s Ballroom in Schenectady, NY. The time for this event is 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight with arrival time between 6:30 and 7:00. FULL DRESS BLUES WITH WHITE PANTS is the dress code. The second payment of $95.00 is due Wednesday, April 23rd. Checks are to be made payable to C.B.A. and brought to the Main Office. Your date’s name and school must be in by Monday, April 7th. Any question, please contact Mr. Atkinson.

SPORTS NEWS

For information regarding sport’s schedules, go to the “Athletics” link and choose your sport.

UNIFORM SALE

The Annual Uniform Sale sponsored by the C.B.A. Mothers’ Association is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the C.B.A. library. Please drop off any items for sale by 3:00 p.m. that day. Items for sale include: high school dress blues, white pants, sweaters, shirts, ties, belts, hats and gloves and junior high pants, sweaters, jackets, ties and belts. C.B.A. logo items are also available. ALL DRESS BLUE UNIFORMS must be approved by the Military Office prior to the sale. The Mothers’ Association receives a 10% commission on any sale. Parents who donate items to the Mothers’ Association will receive a donation receipt. Unsold items not donated to the Mothers' Association must be picked up by 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2008. Requests for uniform items in the interim should be directed to Jody Haggard at 456-5626 or by e-mail at jhaggard@nycap.rr.com. Anyone willing to volunteer on June 25th, or who has questions, should contact Jody.

A MESSAGE FROM MR. DAVID R. MCGUIRE, PRINCIPAL

March is here and spring is just around the corner, we hope!!!

On March 4, 2008, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Easter. Eight priests will be with us to hear confessions from 12:30 p.m. to dismissal. Honors Night for the January ’08 semester will be held in the gym on March 13th, starting at 7:00 p.m. Please check the list posted on this website for those students who achieved honors.

This year we will not be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City. However, we will be participating in the Albany Parade on Saturday, March15th. The change was prompted by the feast day falling on Monday of Holy Week. We will break for Easter at the end of the day on Wednesday, March 19th, so the school week would have been even shorter had we gone to New York on Monday.

As was previously announced, March 25th is an additional holiday granted to the boys for collecting a record breaking 21,700 food items during the Thanksgiving Food Drive.

The Military Awards night scheduled for March 27th on the calendar has been changed to April 24th at 7:00 p.m. Please make certain that your sons wear the dress blue uniform each Friday unless they are told otherwise. March 14th is designated as a blue uniform day in the calendar, but this is changed due to the parade the following day. All freshmen, Officers, Color Guard, Honor Company and Band members are mandated to march. There will also be cadets marching who have missed mandated parades earlier in the year.

I hope the month of March brings you sunshine and warmth, and may Holy Week be a very special and meaningful time for your families.

Christ is Risen; Alleluia!

St. John Baptist De LaSalle, Pray for us!

Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever!

ANNUAL PHONATHON

Sunday, March 2nd kicks off the 2008 C.B.A. Phonathon. Dinner is served each evening at 5:00 p.m. in our cafeteria and calling starts at 6:00 p.m. Calling will be done on Sunday, March 2nd, Wednesday, March 5th, Sunday, March 9th, Monday, March 10th, Tuesday, March 11th and Wednesday, March 12th. If you are able to volunteer a couple of hours on any of these evenings, please contact Mrs. Tommasini at ext. 112. Anyone who is currently receiving any type of financial assistance from C.B.A. is responsible for working at least one evening at the Annual Phonathon.

ATTENDANCE POLICY/EARLY RELEASE

As stated in the Student Calendar/Handbook, “A student who will be absent or late must have a parent call the school between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.” An attendance extension to leave a message has been set up at extension 199. This extension does not ring in the main office. Its purpose is to leave a voice mail for attendance only. If you need to speak to someone directly, please dial ext. 100. If a student is missing and not reported absent by a parent or guardian, the school will call to notify the family and seek an explanation. Parents are expected to provide a written explanation for the student’s absence upon his return to school. The note must specify days absent and specific explanations. It is the responsibility of the school to be aware of your son’s presence at all times during the school day. If a student needs to be dismissed early, he must bring a note, signed by a parent or guardian, to the Main Office before formation or homeroom. An early release slip will be given to the student to present to the teacher at the beginning of the class. The student will then be dismissed from class at the appropriate time. The student’s name and time of release will be added to the morning attendance sheet to inform teachers of the student’s absence from class. A phone call from a parent confirming the time of the early dismissal is required before the student may sign out. Notes brought to the Main Office at the requested time of release, rather than in the morning before school begins, may not be honored.

AVON

Christian Brothers Academy continues to provide the community with Avon products throughout the year. Brochures are available in the Main Office. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Prescott at 372-7008.

BOOKSTORE HOURS

C.B.A.’s bookstore is open daily during school hours. For further information, please contact Susan Corcoran at ext. 117.

CAFETERIA INFORMATION

Breakfast is served every morning in the cafeteria between 7:15 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. Meal cards can be purchased for $30.00 in the kitchen. Any questions or suggestions, please contact the food service director, Alan, at ext. 161.

CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS

• Mass cards for all occasions may be found in the school chapel. When you use them, you send a donation to the St. La Salle Auxiliary located in Lincroft, N.J.

• Student Sacrament of Reconciliation – March 4, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.

• Rehearsals for our spring musical, “GODSPELl”, are well under way. We have a fine cast and we look forward to seeing all of you at one of our three performances. Our show is so good, that you might want to see all three performances! Our production will be at the Cohoes Music Hall Theatre at 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, N.Y. The dates of the show are April 4th and 5th at 7:30 p.m. and on April 6th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale in early March. Reserved seats are $15.00 and general admission seats are $10.00. Student tickets will be $8.00 until March 19th. For tickets, call Brother Casimir at ext. 119.

CONTACT NUMBERS

It is important for the Main Office to have current home, work and emergency phone numbers available. If your son becomes ill or is injured during the school day, the information that we have on file must be correct. Please contact Mrs. Radigan in the Main Office at ext. 100 or send in a note with any changes in contact information. Please also inform us if there has been a recent change of address.

CREDIT CARD

Christian Brothers Academy is now accepting Visa, Master Card and Discover for payment of tuition, fees and any other purchases made through C.B.A. In order for C.B.A. to provide this service, the school cannot incur any additional fees. Any amount over $1000.00 has a 2.64% processing fee on the total amount. All other transactions up to $1000.00 have a processing fee of $20.00 for each transaction. For further information, please call Michele O’Hare at ext. 113.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

C.B.A. is offering the six-hour Defensive Driving Course to all students, faculty, alumni, family and friends through the National Safety Council, here at C.B.A. The course will be given over a 2-night period, 3 hours each night on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The course will give you a 10% reduction on your liability and collision insurance and a 4-point reduction on any moving violations on your driver’s license. The course is recognized by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and all insurance companies in New York State. The cost of the course is $35.00 per person. Payment of cash or check is acceptable and will be collected on the first night of each course. Classes will have a minimum of ten people and a maximum of sixteen people. Courses will be offered every month and the dates are listed in the school calendar. For more information or to register for this class, please contact Pat Fox at 470-0285 or by email at pfox1@nycap.rr.com.

FATHERS’ ASSOCIATION

Fathers are asked to join the mothers for the Heart-to-Heart Dinner on Wednesday, March 6th in the school cafeteria beginning at 6:00 p.m. The dinner will offer Italian favorites, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. The cost is $10 per person. Checks should be made payable to C.B.A. Mothers’ Association. Please call Dale Coronato to make reservations at 438-8554

The Fathers’ Association will meet at 5:00 p.m. to organize the Father-Son dinner coming up in March.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2008-2009

All financial assistance is awarded solely on the basis of financial need. Financial assistance is not awarded for academic or athletic ability. Christian Brothers Academy determines all awards of financial aid. Families need to reapply for financial assistance each year. Applications have been available since December 3, 2007. The amount of assistance allocated may vary from year to year. If you would like an application, please contact Michele O'Hare at ext.113. Application for this year is being accepted until March 3, 2008.

FUNDRAISING POLICY

Please remember that any teacher, staff, coach, parent, student or organization affiliated with C.B.A. may not conduct any fundraiser or solicit any funds, merchandise, product or service from any alumni, parent, organization or friend of C.B.A. without prior approval from the Director of Operations. Any questions, please contact Mrs. O’Hare at ext. 113.

HEALTH OFFICE

Any student who is injured in school or during practice or competition in interscholastic sports must have an accident report on file in the Health Office. This report should be filled out by the teacher, moderator or coach as soon after the incident as possible and turned in to the nurse. Any student requiring the use of crutches in school or who is not able to participate in sports/gym must have a note from his physician on file in the Health Office.

HOLIDAYS

• Thursday, March 20th and Friday, March 21st – Easter Recess

• Monday, March 25th is the reward for the Thanksgiving Food Drive (over 21,000 food items donated)

HOMEWORK REQUESTS

If a student is going to be absent from school for a day or two, there is no need to request assignments during his absence. We suggest he contact a classmate to obtain any missed assignments. If a student is going to be out of school for three days or more, you are asked to call your son’s guidance counselor to arrange for his assignments to be picked up.

JUNIOR HIGH NEWS

• Honors Night for the January ’08 semester is scheduled for March 13th at 7:00 p.m. The Honor Society does include junior high students. Please check the student handbook for the requirements for each level of the honors program. Lists will be posted in the school a few days prior to the Honors Night.

• March is a slow month in terms of extracurricular activities for our students. Junior high students are busy rehearsing for “GODSPELL”. We encourage our students to get involved in a spring activity.

• Junior High Uniform: Beginning in September, we will gradually phase-in to a blue oxford shirt instead of the current one. All new students will enter with a blue oxford shirt. Current students can continue to wear the blue shirt that they have. If you decide to replace the current shirt, you should purchase the new oxford style. This way, in a year or two, everyone will be wearing the oxford shirt. You do not have to purchase an oxford shirt now. Student Styles in Latham is still the sole provider for our junior high uniform.

• Haircut inspection is scheduled for March 10th. A few of the boys forgot to get a haircut for the February inspection. Please plan accordingly.

MAIN OFFICE HOURS

The main office hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MILITARY NEWS

The Military Awards Night is Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. For future information, call Major Erickson or MSG Lucier at ext. 148.

Effective 1 March 2008, the military science supply room will no longer be able to accept checks made payable to the U.S. Treasury. Cash or checks payable to Christian Brothers Academy will be the only acceptable ways to pay for items from the supply room after this date.

MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS

• The C.B.A. Mothers’ and Fathers’ Association Heart-to-Heart Dinner has been rescheduled to March 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the C.B.A. cafeteria. We will have prizes and the inevitable 50-50! Please call Dale Coronato to make reservations at 438-8554. The buffet dinner includes an assortment of Italian favorites, salad, bread, desserts and beverages. The cost is $10 per person.

Nomination forms for the Challenge Award, Citizenship Award and “Teacher of the Year” Award can be found on this website. Please visit the Mothers’ Association link for more information or to obtain nomination forms.

Annual Plant Sale

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The National Honor Society is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive at C.B.A. on March 6th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Parents and friends are welcome. Students age 17 and older may donate blood. Students who are 16 years old may donate with parental permission. To sign up, please call the Main Office at ext 100.

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009

If you plan to have your son return to C.B.A. in September 2008, re-enrollment forms were due by February 8th. This will guarantee a seat for your son for the coming school year. Please return your forms with payment to Michele O'Hare. If you have any questions or need a re-enrollment form, please call Mrs. O’Hare at ext. 113.

SCHOOL AND PARKING LOT SAFETY To provide safety for students, faculty and parents, it is requested that:

• All drivers park in a marked space provided in the main parking lot when dropping off, picking up or waiting for a student. Drivers should avoid driving behind or parking between buses parked at the curb. This safety precaution will allow for the safety of everyone.

• Drivers, especially those dropping off or picking up student athletes, should refrain from driving past the parking lot areas and driving or parking behind the school building. All cars should be parked in the marked spaces provided in the front of the school.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND WINTER WEATHER

With winter here and driving conditions a daily concern, the following stations will broadcast up-to-date information:

TV - Capital News 9, WRGB-6, WTEN-10, WNYT-13

Radio - 92.3 FM, 99.5 FM, 81.0 AM

C.B.A.'s policy is to remain open if we begin the school day. Due to the fact that we have students who reside in over 35 surrounding school districts and do not operate our own bus service, we must remain open to allow districts to pick up their students at various times throughout the day. Many of our students arrive and depart via parents’ work schedules and they must be accommodated as well. Please do not call the school asking if CBA will be closing. Only an extreme situation - not weather - would necessitate an early unscheduled closing. In like manner, C.B.A. does not open late. To accommodate all our students, if C.B.A. is open, we are open at the regular time. The only exception might be during exam week and that delay would be announced over the respective news stations.

It is the parent’s responsibility to use good judgment in getting your son to school. If roads are bad in the morning or snow is predicted for the day, do not allow your son to drive. If your school district provides busing, please have your son avail himself of this transportation rather than allow him to take his car and worry about his safety on the roads. Also, please be aware that calling school to respond to your son's phone call that "everyone is leaving early” - which is an exaggeration - is a constant disturbance to classroom instruction and a disservice to teachers. Parental discretion and responsibility in the morning avoids confusion and indecision later in the day.

SUMMER AT RENSSELAER

This summer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is offering a range of programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Visit http://summer.rpi.edu for details, descriptions and registration forms.

Elementary School Students

* Creative Writing – Ages 8-13

* LEGO® Robotics Engineering Academy – Ages 11-14 (some 10 year olds may attend if they have experience with LEGOS and the technology)

* Nature’s Treasure Hunt – Ages 8-12

* Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes – Students going into 7th and 8th grade in the fall

* Samaritan-Rensselaer Children’s Center RPI Summer Day Camp – Graduates of Kindergarten through 12 years

*Young Actors Guild (YAG) – 8-18

* Rensselaer Football Camp – Youth Camp – Grades 3-8

Middle School Students

* Creative Writing – Ages 8-13 and 14-17

* LEGO® Robotics Engineering Academy – Ages 11-14

* Nature’s Treasure Hunt – Ages 8-12

* VEX Robotics Engineering Academy – Ages 13-16

* The Magical World of Flight – Ages 12-14

* Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes – Students going into 7th and 8th grade in the fall

* Young Actors Guild (YAG) – Ages 8-18

* Rensselaer Football Camp – Youth Camp – Grades 3-8

High School Students

* Architecture Career Discovery Program – High school students

* Computer Game Development Academy –Students going into 12th grade and graduating seniors

* ASM Materials Camp – students going into 11th and 12th grade

* Build Your Drawing Portfolio – High school students

* Creative Writing – Ages 14-17

* VEX Robotics Engineering Academy – Ages 13-16

* The Magical World of Flight – High school students

* Video Production: Through the Eyes of the Lens

* Young Actors Guild (YAG) – Ages 8-18

* Rensselaer Football Camp – Senior Camp – Grades 9-12

P.S. Spread the word about a summer short course for teachers. Rensselaer Nanotechnology Center (RNC) invites high school teachers to join us for a one week short course on Nanoscale Science and Technology. This course will be held on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Troy campus and may count toward career development credit, depending on your school district. The format for the course will be a combination of lectures from distinguished Rensselaer faculty, hands-on laboratory activities, and discussion. An announcement will be made soon regarding registration and course dates. For further information about the program, contact Damiam Huising, course coordinator, (518) 276-8666, huisid@rpi.edu.

SPORTS NEWS

For information regarding sport’s schedules, go to the “Athletics” link and choose your sport.

UNIFORM SALE

The Annual Uniform Sale sponsored by the C.B.A. Mothers’ Association is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the C.B.A. library. Please drop off any items for sale by 3:00 p.m. that day. Items for sale include: high school dress blues, white pants, sweaters, shirts, ties, belts, hats and gloves and junior high pants, shirts, sweaters, jackets, ties and belts. C.B.A. logo items are also available. ALL DRESS BLUE UNIFORMS must be approved by the Military Office prior to the sale. The Mothers’ Association receives a 10% commission on any sale. Parents who donate items to the Mothers’ Association will receive a donation receipt. Unsold items not donated to the Mothers' Association must be picked up by 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2008. Requests for uniform items in the interim should be directed to Jody Haggard at 456-5626 or by e-mail at jhaggard@nycap.rr.com. Anyone willing to volunteer on June 25th, or who has questions, should contact Jody.

katholic Diocese of Albany. They did a great job of promoting vocation awareness in their essays.

• Congratulations to the winners of the Culinary Night Program Design Contest. First place went to George Gecewicz; second place went to Chaz Lott and third place went to Ed Gulino. Thanks to all the students who participated in the contest.

• Junior High Uniform: Beginning in September, we will gradually phase-in to a blue oxford shirt instead of the current one. All new students will enter with a blue oxford shirt. Current students can continue to wear the blue shirt that they have. If you decide to replace the current shirt because it is too small, or it has been ripped or damaged, you should purchase the new oxford style. This way, in a year or two, everyone will be wearing the oxford shirt. You do not have to purchase an oxford shirt now! Student Styles in Latham is still the sole provider for our Junior High uniform.

• Haircut inspection is scheduled for Monday, February 11th. Please plan ahead.

MAIN OFFICE HOURS

The main office hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MID-WINTER RECESS

The mid-winter recess will begin on Friday, February 15th with a 1:00 p.m. dismissal. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 26th with a “C” day. It is important that your son be present when school is in session. Extra days taken before or after a break to allow for travel are not sanctioned by the administration and are not considered legal excuses.

MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS

• The CBA Mothers’ and Fathers’ Association Heart-to-Heart Dinner will be held on March 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the CBA cafeteria. The buffet dinner includes an assortment of Italian favorites, salad, bread, desserts and beverages. The cost is

$10 per person. Reservations must be made by February 8th.

• Nomination forms for the Challenge Award, Citizenship Award and “Teacher of the Year” Award can be found on this website. Please visit the Mothers’ Association link for more information or to obtain nomination forms.

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009

If you plan to have your son return to CBA in September 2008, re-enrollment forms are due by February 8th. This will guarantee a seat for your son for the coming school year. Please return your forms with payment to Michele O'Hare. If you have any questions or need a re-enrollment form, please call Mrs. O’Hare at ext. 113.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards for the first semester will be distributed to all students the first week in February. Please review your son's grades with him. Only those students whose tuition accounts are current will receive a report card. If your son does not receive his report card, please call Mr. Richard Mancari in the Business Office at ext. 103.

SCHOOL AND PARKING LOT SAFETY To provide safety for students, faculty and parents, it is requested that:

1. All drivers park in a marked space provided in the main parking lot when dropping off, picking up or waiting for a student. Drivers should avoid driving behind or parking between buses parked at the curb. This safety precaution will allow for the safety of everyone.

2. Drivers, especially those dropping off or picking up student athletes, should refrain from driving past the parking lot areas and driving or parking behind the school building. All cars should be parked in the marked spaces provided in the front of the school.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND WINTER WEATHER

With winter here

and driving conditions a daily concern, the following stations will broadcast up-to-date information:

TV - Capital News 9, WRGB-6, WTEN-10, WNYT-13

Radio - 92.3 FM, 99.5 FM, 81.0 AM

CBA's policy is to remain open if we begin the school day. Due to the fact that we have students who reside in over 35 surrounding school districts and do not operate our own bus service, we must remain open to allow districts to pick up their students at various times throughout the day. Many of our students arrive and depart via parents’ work schedules and they must be accommodated as well. Please do not call the school asking if CBA will be closing. Only an extreme situation - not weather - would necessitate an early unscheduled closing. In like manner, CBA does not open late. To accommodate all our students, if CBA is open, we are open at the regular time. The only exception might be during exam week and that delay would be announced over the respective news stations.

It is the parent’s responsibility to use good judgment in getting your son to school. If roads are bad in the morning or snow is predicted for the day, do not allow your son to drive. If your school district provides busing, please have your son avail himself of this transportation rather than allow him to take his car and worry about his safety on the roads. Also, please be aware that calling school to respond to your son's phone call that "everyone is leaving early” - which is an exaggeration - is a constant disturbance to classroom instruction and a disservice to teachers. Parental discretion and responsibility in the morning avoids confusion and indecision later in the day.

SKI CLUB

Ski Club began on Wednesday, January 9th. For more information, please see Mr. Atkinson or contact him at 366-2239.

SPORTS NEWS

For information regarding sport’s schedules, go to the “Athletics” link and choose your sport.

VOLUNTEER MASS AND DINNER

All CBA families are invited to attend the Thank You Volunteer Mass and dinner at CBA on Sunday, February 10th at

1:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Father Walsh. If you plan on attending, please call Mrs. Tommasini at ext.112.