History
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, 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.
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1912 - First substantial, four-room, brick school-house built.
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1949 - First new school built at present location.
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1954 - Eight-room primary addition built.
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1965 - Eight-room middle school addition built.
Students
currently enrolled whose parent(s) are alumni of St.
Bernard.
Discipline
With A Purpose
St. Bernard is a Discipline With A 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, after several warnings, a student
persists in inappropriate behavior, they are given a
signature by the teacher with a brief explanation of the
behavior. If three signatures are collected in a week, OR if
a weekly parent/guardian signature is not included on
the card, a Saturday morning detention (3 hours) is
scheduled. Everyone involved with Middle School students
is responsible in monitoring these detentions. Each
quarter those with 3 or fewer signatures are awarded with
a dress-down day. (The need for Saturday morning
detentions has been drastically reduced over the past 5
years.)
Enrollment
Statistics - 2007-2008
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Pre-K -
23
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Kindergarten
- 23
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First -
23
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Second -
24
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Third -
12
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Fourth -
20
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Fifth -
17
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Sixth -
21
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Seventh -
17
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Eighth -
17
Faith
Development
- Weekly
Liturgy- 8:10 a.m. every weekday morning on Wednesday
- Daily Morning
Prayer & Rosary (weekly) - 7:40 a.m. on
Tuesday mornings in the chapel on the 3rd floor
- Reconciliation
- Saturdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Also during Advent and
Lent during school hours
- Altar
Serving
- "Circle of Grace" a program for students teaching them how to recognize a "safe environment" and how they can protect themselves from harassment by reporting any violations to their bodies or souls.
- Confirmation Preparation for 7th & 8th grade students. Most of the preparation is conducted their classroom instruction by the Middle School religion teacher. Weekend
retreats, etc. are conducted through the office of religious education.
- First Reconciliation & First Communion—for 2nd grade Catholics. First Reconciliation
is held in Advent as part of the Parish Communal Penance Service. First Communion is in
the spring. Families choose between the large-group ceremony or a more individualized
reception of this Sacrament.
- Station of the Cross and Benediction—attended weekly during Lent.
- School assemblies are held particularly during Advent and Lent. The entire student body
is involved in a common program preparing for Christmas and Easter.
- An outreach
activity with the parish is part of the program (the Giving Tree).
Outreach to needs in the community or parish: cards, monthly collection of food items,
posters, visits to local nursing homes, pen-pals through the "Opportunity Education
Program" Faculty Retreat yearly or semi-annually
- Professional spiritual development for faculty: Foundations of Faith, small faith groups
among faculty (scripture study or moral reflection), daily prayer
- Numerous personal activities and commitments
Teacher
Awards - Our teachers have won numerous awards.
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
The cafeteria ladies would appreciate volunteers to help serve lunches during the week. No special food service training is required; however, safe environment training is needed. Please contact the school office at 402-553-4993 if you would be available to help.
Hot Lunch - $1.50 each
Ticket for 10 Lunches - $15.00
Ticket for 20 Lunches - $30.00
Adult Lunch - $2.50
Milk - $.40 each
Ticket for 20-$6.00
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.
