St. Bernadette School Mission Statement

St. Bernadette Catholic School, in partnership with parents
and guardians, is  committed to academic excellence and the formation of Christian values. Students are encouraged to be respectful, to achieve  academically at their greatest potential, to recognize and respect cultural differences, and to become true Christians who serve God and others.
 

June 2, 2008

Many thanks to our parishioners who support Market Day.

Best wishes to St. Bernadette School
Class of 2008

May you have success ahead in High School Studies,
May you continue to grow in life and discipleship,
May you always be a credit to your school and parish,
May God Bless you in every effort to achieve.

Congratulations to the St. Bernadette School
Class of 2008

DATES TO REMEMBER   

June 1  8th. Grade Graduation, 2:00 pm

June 5  Last Day of School for K-8

SUMMER CAMP FOR PRESCHOOLERS ~ JUNE 9th.- 13th.

St. Bernadette School is offering a summer “fun” camp for all children ages 3-5 the week of June 9. Campers will explore, discover, meet new friends and do something different everyday. Miss Julie Duffy is the camp coordinator and well as Preschool teachers. Camp hours are 9:00-11:30 am. Camp fee is $65.00. Parents are encouraged to call the school office at 708.422.6429 for more information.

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!

Registrations for new students to St. Bernadette School are taken by appointment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 am. St. Bernadette offers 3 year old Preschool through Grade 8. Extended Day is available for all full time students both before and after school. Original birth certificate, baptismal certificate, social security card and $30 non-refundable registration
 fee are required.

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7th. Grade Springfield Trip

HAPPY SECRETARIES DAY!

The faculty at St. Bernadette School surprised the administrative support staff with an after-school celebration on Secretaries Day. They were treated to snacks, cake and beverages and presented with a gift bag and ladybug vase filled with flowers. The office was decorated with a hand-made ladybug banner created by preschool teacher Miss Julie Duffy and included faculty sentiments that read "Lucky For Us!" Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Burns, and Mrs. Filetti all agree there is no finer place to work.
 

Pictured left to right: School Secretary Mrs. Jane Collins, Extended Day Bookkeeper Mrs. Peggy Burns, School Receptionist Mrs. Cathey Filetti.

Salutes School Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Joyce Andrasco-Mendez

Miss Kristin Avram

Mrs. Arlene Baumann

Mrs. Peggy Burns

Mr. Anthony Collins

Mrs. Jane Collins

Mrs. Martha Conrad

Mrs. Sue Coons

Mrs. Jayne Douin

Miss Julie Duffy

Mrs. Sue Etsch

Mrs. Cathey Filetti

Mr. Ryan Folliard

Miss Jacqueline Kappel

Mrs. Mary Krol

Mrs. Terry Lonergan

Mr. Thomas McNichols

Mrs. Jura Norvilas

Mrs. Maureen Panatera

Mrs. Suzanne Power

Mrs. Bernadette Schnitzenbaumer

Mrs. Patricia Shannon

Mrs. Ann Smith

Miss Megan Soch

Ms. Mary Jane Starr

Mrs. Maureen Stifter

Mrs. Michelle Triezenberg

Sister Mary Ventura

Mrs. Arlene Vicek

Share the Spirit

Saint Bernadette School offers:

Ø          3 & 4 year old Preschool

Ø          Full Day Kindergarten

Ø          Extended Day 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Ø          Bi-weekly Gym Classes, Music Classes

Ø          8th Grade Spanish

Ø          Art Classes, Art Club

Ø          After School Math Club, Accelerated Reader

Ø          Big Brother/Big Sister Tutoring Program

Ø          Student Council, Choir, Band, Strings

Ø          Sports Programs for K-8

Ø          Preschool “June Bug” Camp

Also Available

ELS Program – computerized therapy program designed to permanently improve
 academic performance

Partnerships

Beverly Arts Center, Mr. Gula / Band Director, July Lei / Strings, Illuminada / Spanish

For more information or to schedule a tour of the school, please contact the school office.

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              PRAY FOR OUR ALUMNI

Please pray for all the men and women serving in Iraq and in all other troubled areas of our world, especially those from our parish and school, including Corporal Brent Annen, St. Bernadette Class of 1994, who will be deployed to Iraq in January for his second tour.

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IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE

During the holidays, regular school attendance is still very important. Learning builds day by day, so make sure your child doesn’t miss out on important lessons. Take a minute to look over the student handbook. Make sure you know what to do if your child must miss school.

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DRUG AWARENESS WEEK

As part of Drug Awareness Week, our 3 rd.graders participated in a school wide Prayer Service on October 22. Students pledged to say “no” to drugs and alcohol by signing red ribbons. They had the opportunity to wear red shirts on October 25 as a visual reminder of their commitment to stay drug free.
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                                 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Three local firefighters visited our preschool students on October 11 to help them wrap up their unit on Fire Prevention. Firefighters Don Stifter, Pat Kehoe, and Dan Poole talked about fire safety, demonstrated their uniforms and gear, and distributed coloring books and hats for the children to enjoy.

Picture: Firefighters Pat Kehoe (left) and Dan Poole (right) chat with preschoolers about fire prevention.

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 1st. LIEUTENANT JJ KONSTANT USMC

 ~ RECEIVES WARM WELCOME ~

Saint Bernadette School students welcomed home alumni (Class of 1995) First Lieutenant J.J. Konstant after serving four years as a United States Marine. J.J. spoke to the students about his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Students were given a background on what was happening in both Iraq and Afghanistan and what the military’s job was in both situations. As he looked out into the audience, he saw many of his former teachers smiling upon him with pride. He told the students that St. Bernadette School laid a foundation of honesty and integrity that helped him through his many experiences in the United State Marine Corps. He advised them that whatever they choose to do in life, the values you learn in school will be with you always. Students were given the opportunity to view the Purple Heart and Bronze Star that were bestowed upon First Lieutenant J.J. Konstant for his courageous service to our country.

Miss Kristin Avram and her 5th.Grade class are pleased that
1st. Lt J.J. Konstant accepted their invitation to come and speak to the students of St. Bernadette.

St. Bernadette students are proud to remember, in prayer, all those who serve our country so that we all may live in liberty, justice, and the honor that belongs to every one on earth.

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Student Council 2007-2008 School Year

  Officers  Executive Committee

  President:  Nicole Brettman  Patrick Montag

  Vice President:  Rachel Lucas  Annemarie Newark

  Secretary:  Alexandria Cunningham  Paul Schnitzenbaumer

  Treasurer:  Morgan Miller

  Homeroom Representatives: Neil Martyn, John Nolan, and
Melissa Mann

Student Council Moderator Mrs. Therese Lonergan congratulates newly inducted officers. l-r: Alexandria Cunningham, Nicole Brettman, Rachel Lucas, Morgan Miller,

Congratulations

St. Bernadette

Warriors!

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Sister Mary Ventura O.P.

St. Bernadette School proudly congratulates Sister Mary on her
60th. Anniversary

of Religious Profession. Thank you for your service and dedication to the children of Saint Bernadette Parish ~ 1970-72, and 1986-Present.

FAMILY MEALS

Do your children rush through dinner and bolt from the table? Try these ideas to build quality family time into your dinner hour.

Keep the conversation light. Focus on the events of the day or fun weekend plans ahead. Of course, praising your children for a job well done at school
or home is always welcome!

Take turns. Ask each person to tell one interesting thing he or she learned during the day. That includes you, too. You might mention something you read in the newspaper or learned about at work.

Play a game. Try the “name game.” Start with the name of someone famous (George Washington). Go around the table, taking turns calling out another well-known person or character with the same first or last name (Curious George, George Washington Carver).

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HELP US ADVERTISE!

We have beautiful lawn signs advertising our school.
Please pick one up at the school office.

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BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM

Make compliments specific ~ Kids need praise to develop self-esteem. But too much praise can sound meaningless. Make sure your compliments are genuine and specific. Instead of “Good job,” you might say, “Your room looks great. I like the way you organized your sports stuff.”

PARENT QUIZ

Are You Keeping Mornings Stress-Free?

For many families, morning is the toughest part of the day.
Answer the following questions

yes or no to see how calm your morning are:

Do you make an effort to listen to your child?

Do you get up at least 15 minutes before your child?

Do you and your child have a regular morning routine?

Do you tell your child that you love him/her?

Do you and your child take a few minutes to get organized before going to bed a night?

How are you doing? Each yes answer brings you closer to a stress-free morning. For each no answer, try using that idea from the quiz to change your answer to yes.

How are you doing? Each yes answer brings you closer to a stress-free morning. For each no answer, try using that idea from the quiz to change your answer to yes.

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THE READING CONNECTION

Does your child listen actively when you read aloud? It’s a key to understanding what’s happening in the story. Try these simple tips to build listening skills:

Ask your child to retell small parts of the story to you. Or, ask her questions while you read. Examples: What will happen next? Why do you think he did that? Find the answers to the questions together.

After you’ve read a story together two or three times, skip a word or two. Ask your child to fill in the missing word or words. Hint: This works especially well with rhyming stories.

HELPING CHILDREN LEARN

Movie time can be learning time. For many families the nonstop action of today’s films can be mind-numbing. To stretch your child’s knowledge and imagination, have him try classic movies instead. To motivate him:

*            Entice with descriptions. Tell your child about a challenge or conflict in the movie, but don’t give away the ending. Talk about how much you loved the movie as a child.

*            Connect the movie to your child’s interests. If he’s a baseball fan, for example, find a movie about a baseball player. Describe what you think he’ll like the most about it.

*            Offer compliments that make your child want to watch. For example, “I waited to rent this movie. Since you’re eight, I think you’re old enough to see it.”

*            Prepare your child. Before watching, give details about the movie. Mention its setting, characters and events. Explain about its time period.

*            Engage your child in the viewing. Watch together and ask “thing” questions. Why did a character behave that way? What would your child do if he were in that situation?

FOR THE LOVE OF READING

What’s the best way to create a lifelong reader? Answer: Reading together. Reading is free, fun and will bring you and your child closer. Find a time each day when you and your youngster can get cozy and enjoy a good book. Here are three tips to help you choose stories:

1.          Ask librarians, friends, and teachers for recommendations. Tip: If your child doesn’t already have a library card, sign her up!

2.          Find books that expand your youngster’s interests (insects, outer space), deal with an event (a new baby, visit to the dentist), and build character (friendship, truthfulness).

3.          Pick stories for both information and enjoyment. Try real and make-believe stories and poems as well as children’s magazines.

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Pray  for the Children
Drug-Free and Safe
Creator of our most precious children, thank you for each child you have put on this beautiful earth. Guide them to avoid the destructive habit of using alcohol or other drugs. Keep them safe from all violence.
Fill any emptiness of heart with your Spirit.
Teach us to care for each other.
www.prayforthechildren.net

Office of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Chicago

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MOTIVATE WITH MAGAZINES

Is your child a reluctant reader? Why not introduce him to the world of magazines? They’re . . . Attention grabbing ~The color and photos are a great way to entice your youngster to open a magazine and read. Short ~A quick read on a topic your child likes isn’t overwhelming and will keep him coming back for more. Full of variety ~One magazine may have many different types of articles, pictures, puzzles, and games that will hook any child. Made for sharing ~When your youngster finds an interesting bit of information, he’s apt to share it with his friends and family. Note: Whatever your child likes, there is probably a magazine for him. Soccer, history, science - the list is endless!

CELEBRATE BACK –TO-SCHOOL

Show your child how important school is by declaring

A back-to-school holiday! Do things he enjoys, such as

baking cookies, inviting friends over or visiting the zoo.
 Talk about all the fun school will bring.