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Mission
Statement - " To learn and grow as the body of Christ in all we say and do."
At the heart of success at St. Bernard Catholic School are the committed
and supportive parents. As the primary educators of their children, they receive both school and parish support. Our community works together to educate and cultivate young people to become caring and conscientious adults who will be the future leaders of the community and the country. As an extended family, outreach is offered to those who suffer hardships or need some reprieve from eminent difficulties. At St. Bernard, support is also received from many parishioners who once had children enrolled in the school and continue to support a parochial education for present and future generations. Without our parish support, we could not exist.
Click here to read the history of St.
Bernard School!
Discipline
With Purpose
St. Bernard is a Discipline With
Purpose School. The faculty and staff work with students to foster self-discipline skills. We see children as responsible for their own behavior and the teachers teach skills to the children that help them learn self-discipline.
Skills taught in the Pre-kindergarten and Primary grades center on:
1. Listening
2. Following Instructions
3. Asking Questions
4. Sharing
5. Social Skills
Skills taught in the Intermediate grades focus on: All of the above, plus:
1. Cooperation
2. Understanding Reasons for Rules
3. Choosing Procedures of Accomplishing a Task
4. Leadership
5. Social Skills
Skills taught in Junior High grades focus on: All of the above, plus:
1. Organizing Time
2. Working With Others to Resolve Problems
3. Taking the Initiative to Solve Problems
4. Separating Fact from Fiction
5. Serving Others
Discipline
at St. Bernard follows an age-appropriate approach.
Primary children are generally taught using the need for
respect, kindness, safety, etc. The time-out method is
effective. That time is sometimes spent in the office, but
that is a rarity.
Intermediate
students are disciplined on a demerit system. Most
instances involve incomplete or missing work. Contact is
made with parents are a determined point, and students are
required to finish work at school when deemed necessary.
At the Middle
School level a system called the “Tiger Card” is used.
Each student carries a card with them to all classes. If
a student persists in inappropriate behavior, they are
given a signature by the teacher with a brief explanation
of the behavior. Students who receive 5 signatures are
assigned Monday morning detention. Students who have
served a detention are assigned a next detention if they
collect 3 more signatures. A student who has served 2
detentions will be assigned a detention with each
additional signature. Parents will be called and a
meeting will be set up after a student has been assigned 2
detentions. Students who go for 2 weeks without a
signature can meet with the Principal and have a signature
removed. The principal will keep track of all signatures
in the office. A student’s signature count will go from
the beginning of school and end at Christmas Break. All
students will begin with 0 signatures following Christmas
break, and the count will continue until the end of the
school year.
Enrollment
Statistics
Beginning in
2011-2012 St. Bernard School will not enroll more than 25
students in any grade, other than Pre-Kindergarten.
Enrollment
statistics for 2011-2012:
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Pre-K = 26
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K = 25
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1 = 18
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2 = 21
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3 = 12
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4 = 17
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5 = 18
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6 = 19
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7 = 13
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8 = 22
Faculty
Facts
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Total
Teaching Faculty
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Classroom
Aides-2
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Administrators-1
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Average Numbers of years in
Education - 18.67
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Average
Number of years in Catholic System - 15-17
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Average
Number of years at St. Bernard School - 14.58
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Total
years of staff teaching experience-224
Faith
Development
Weekly liturgy –
All school Mass 8:10am every Wednesday morning, unless there
is a Holy Day during that week. All school Mass will be held
on the Holy Day when applicable.
Daily morning
prayer.
Rosary every
Tuesday morning. Everyone is welcome for quiet reflection in
the Chapel at 7:30, rosary begins at 7:35
Altar Server, and
altar server training beginning in 5th grade
Weekly assemblies
during Advent and Lent
Sacramental
preparation including First Reconciliation, First Holy
Communion and Confirmation.
Stations of the
Cross and Holy Adoration during Lent.
Each homeroom
plans and assists with one school Mass each quarter.
Teacher
Awards - Our teachers have won numerous awards.
2009
Mrs. Dopheide chosen as "Teacher of the Week" pm
Star 104.5.
2009
Mrs. Gillpatrick honored for 25 years of service at St.
Bernard's.
2009
Mrs. Peyton was chosen to attend Fossil Finders Program,
at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, a 2-year summer
program.
2008
Mrs. Peyton was chosen to attend Deep Earth Academy School
of Rock at Texas A&M. 17 chosen out of hundreds of
applications. Studied core samples from ocean floors.
2006
Teacher of the Year-Margie Galles
2005
Teacher of the Year-Mrs. Marcia Regan
2004
25 Years of Teaching at St. Bernard-Miss Judy Hermsen
25 Years of Teaching at St. Bernard-Mrs. Carol Holtzman
Teacher of the Year-Mrs. Ann Adkins
2003
Service Award-Mrs. Marcia Regan
2002
25 Years of Teaching at St. Bernard-Miss Maureen Lamoureux
25 Years of Teaching at St. Bernard-Mrs. Helen Peyton
2001
Maury Program-Mrs. Helen Peyton
2000
Research Based Science Education Program-Mrs. Helen Peyton
1999
Outstanding Catechist in a 5-day School-Mrs. Marcia Regan
NASA Study Program at Dryden Research Facility in California-Mrs. Helen Peyton
1994
Archdiocesan Teacher of the Year for Metro Elementary Schools-Mrs. Helen Peyton
Creative Educator Award-Mrs. Helen Peyton
Lunch
Program
St. Bernard Catholic School
has their own cafeteria which provides a daily hot lunch for
all students. Sue Keyser, cafeteria manager, is always
looking for volunteers who are willing to assist with
serving lunches. No special food service training is
required, but volunteers must be Safe Environment trained.
Please contact the school office if you are interested in
volunteering in the cafeteria (402)553-4993.
St. Bernard
students can apply for free and reduced lunches. Forms for
application can be obtained in the school office.
Lunch prices
2011-2012
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Hot Lunch -
$1.80
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Ticket of 10 -
$18.00
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Ticket of 20 -
$36.00
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Adult Lunch -
$3.00
Milk - $.40 each
Ticket of 20 -
$8.00
Uniforms
School uniforms are available at Dennis Uniform.
DENNIS Omaha - http://www.dennisuniform.com
726-740 North 109th Court
Omaha, Nebraska 68154
402-496-9911
888-496-9911
Store Hours
Tuesday-Saturday
12 PM to 6 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Boys code:
Navy blue trousers in twill, polyester or corduroy can be worn. they should not have rivets, trim or designs on them.
Girls code:
Maroon, Navy and hunter green plaid skort for girls in grade K-8.
Maroon or green polo style knit shirt (long or short sleeved) with button placket and collar; White, navy blue, maroon or hunter green knee-highs, bobby socks or tights. Socks will be crew style (with approximate six inch tops). Hose may be worn in sandals on dress-up days.
Tennis shoes need to be clean and fit well. No boots, sandals, flip-flops, clogs, shoes without backs or bedroom slippers may be worn in school on uniform days. Girls may also wear slacks and shorts.
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