Volume XLVI Number 10 May 2017 Bishop Neumann Central Catholic Jr/Sr. High School 202 South Linden Avenue, Wahoo, NE 68066 (402) 443-4151 Passion of Christ Strengthen Me 2017 Bus Night Please join us for the 2017 Bus Night on Friday, August 25 th at Bishop Neumann High School. Take part in a delicious dinner, silent and live auction, and casino games. All proceeds will benefit our schools’ buses. Please keep an eye out for more information throughout the summer. If you’d like to donate an item to the silent or live auction, email Chad Swanson at [email protected]. Thanks for your support! Report Cards were mailed out on Tuesday, May 30th. If you did not get yours please notify the office at 402-443-4151. A reminder that as stated in the 2016-2017 Student Handbook-all tuition and fees, including lunch fees are to be paid in full before the final grade reports will be released. Dates for Dennis Uniform sale . . . . . Monday, July 24th- Dennis Uniform Company and the used uniform sale will be in St. Wenceslaus School gym from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. More information will be provided at the end of the school year.
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Volume XLVI
Number 10
May 2017
Bishop Neumann Central Catholic Jr/Sr. High School
202 South Linden Avenue, Wahoo, NE 68066 (402) 443-4151
Passion of Christ Strengthen Me
2017 Bus Night
Please join us for the 2017 Bus Night on Friday, August 25th at Bishop
Neumann High School. Take part in a delicious dinner, silent and live
auction, and casino games. All proceeds will benefit our schools’ buses.
Please keep an eye out for more information throughout the summer. If
you’d like to donate an item to the silent or live auction, email Chad
Report Cards were mailed out on Tuesday, May 30th.
If you did not get yours please notify the office at 402-443-4151.
A reminder that as stated in the 2016-2017 Student Handbook-all tuition and fees, including lunch fees are to be paid in full before the final grade reports will be released.
Dates for Dennis Uniform sale . . . . .
Monday, July 24th- Dennis Uniform Company and the used uniform sale will be in St. Wenceslaus
School gym from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. More information will be provided at the end of the school
year.
Dress Code
Personal appearance affects one’s attitude and behavior. Good grooming exhibited through cleanliness, decency, and neatness
indicates self-respect. The learning atmosphere is promoted when students look their best.
General guidelines –
1) The administration of Bishop Neumann reserves the right to determine appropriate clothing for school.
2) All clothes must be clean, unfaded and untattered, without holes.
3) Hats, caps or hoods are not allowed to be worn during the school day.
4) No body or tongue-piercing jewelry. Tattoos must be covered at all times.
5) Chains or other jewelry or accessories judged inappropriate by the administration are not allowed.
6) No sweatpants or wind pants are to be worn (including on cold days walking to Mass).
7) Dress shoes or tennis shoes that are closed-toe with a back are to be worn with socks. Boots may be worn if tops are
covered by the pant leg to the ankle.
8) Acceptable shirts – Short or long-sleeve plain white or red polos with no logos, prints or designs. Short or long-sleeve
t-shirts may be worn under the polo. T-shirts must be all white with no visible writing or logos, and should not stick
out below the bottom of the polo.
9) Acceptable shorts - Dennis uniform shorts, unaltered, in black or khaki.
10) Acceptable pants – Dress pants in black or khaki. Pants must have four or fewer pockets only on the upper portion of
the pants. They are to be worn at the natural waistline. Cuffs cannot be altered or split.
11) The following are not allowed: skinny, tight-fitting pants, jeggings/leggings, look-alike jeans, jogger or yoga pants.
12) Undergarments must not be visible.
13) Hair should be clean and natural appearing in color and pattern, with no faddish or outlandish styles. There is to be no
permanent or semi-permanent foreign objects attached to hair or head.
14) Only sweatshirts & fleeces currently sold in the office are permitted.
15) On field trips, students should be in school uniform. Some exceptions to this rule (e.g., dressing up for FBLA or FFA
events) may be approved by school administration.
Additional guidelines –
1) Earrings are inappropriate for school wear for boys and may not be worn to school or school-related activities.
2) Boys are to be clean shaven. Sideburns are not to go below the earlobe. Boys will be asked to shave at school.
3) Boys’ hair styles will consist of a short or regular tapered neckline off the collar, and tapered above and off the ears.
No pony tails, pig tails, or outlandish or faddish styles.
4) If a boy is asked to cut his hair because of length, the policy is:
a. Hair cut will be done within three days (not three school days).
b. Student is responsible for showing administration the haircut.
c. Hair must meet guidelines.
d. If student does not show administration the haircut, he will serve a detention.
e. If not cut by three days, he will serve a detention.
f. If hair is not cut by three days after receiving the detention, he will be suspended until the haircut meets
guidelines.
5) Girls may wear Dennis uniform skorts, unaltered, in black or khaki.
Jean Days
On scheduled jean days, students have the option of wearing jeans (blue or black-colored denim jeans) instead of the school
uniform. The jeans may not be ragged or torn. No form fitting jeans or denim leggings are allowed. No wind or nylon-material
pants may be worn.
Modest collared or collarless shirts and/or blouses may be worn with the jeans. Sweatshirts, sweaters, pullovers (even pullovers
with partial zippers) and T-shirts may be worn, but inappropriate or lewd advertising or messages are not acceptable. The
following are not allowed: tank tops, mid-rifts, sleeveless shirts or blouses. Full zip jackets are allowed. Shoes appropriate for
school wear and socks must be worn. Students who choose not to wear jeans must follow the regular school dress code.
Spirit Day (Red & Gold)
Periodically, during the school year, Spirit Days may be scheduled. Students will have the option of wearing shirts with
Neumann insignia, with the “Neumann’ name on them, or predominantly red or gold shirts, with blue jeans instead of the school
uniform. Students who do not choose to wear red/gold must follow the regular school dress code.
Consequence –
Any student violating the Bishop Neumann dress code will be issued an automatic detention which will not apply toward the
school disciplinary process.
A student may receive multiple detentions for the same infraction over the course of the same school day.
2017-2018 Pre-Calculus Students:
Students who will be taking Pre-Calculus next year will each need to have their own Gra-phing Calculator for use in class and on home-work. Please purchase TI-83 or TI-84 model cal-culators. These are the most common calculators used in college and are approved for use on the ACT and SAT. Other models may not be approved for use on the ACT and SAT, and Mrs. Sladky may not be familiar with other models. The approved models can be purchased online or at Walmart, Best Buy, etc. You can find them used on Amazon for as cheap as $60 or can spend upwards of $130. Graduating seniors or students who will not need a graphing calculator for future math classes may sell their graphing calculator at the end of the school year to the Neumann Math de-partment, or to a future Pre-Calc or Calc student. Please contact Mrs. Sladky if you have any ques-tions.
Reminder: All health paperwork (physicals, immunization updates, asthma, diabetes or anaphylaxis forms) are
due to the office no later than AUGUST 1st. Forms can be found on the Bishop Neumann website.
Please contact the school nurse ([email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns.
Teen Activities Summer 2017 (See the Diocese of Lincoln website for more details about these activities: www.lincolndiocese.org/camps)
Catholic SKY Camp @ Camp Kateri
Camps 4-8 are for campers going into grades 8-9 and are a 4-day, 3-night stay at camp
Camp 4 June 7-10 (Wed - Sat)
Camp 6 June 14-17 (Wed - Sat)
Camp 8 June 21-24 (Wed - Sat)
TEC #101 June 3-5 @ David City
Camping with the Marians @ Camp Kateri
(Please contact by phone or e-mail 402-440-9998 or www.mariansisters.org/campin-with-the-marians)
Patrick Tvrdy Evan Welsh Mikayla Reeves Kolby Weist
Brittany Sensibaugh
The Guardian
Angel Plan
Is available for any
family needing
assistance in
Class or book fees.
Please contact the
Development Office
to apply.
2017-18 School Fees
Class Fees 7-12: $1675.00
Non-Catholic Tuition: $3275.00
Bus Fees $500.00 per family
(for grades K-6)
Matt Maher in concert at Bishop Neumann High School
August 11, 2017 Tickets $15 each
Tickets also available at Bishop Neumann High School or the Youth Ministry
Office at 3700 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln—www.lincolndiocese.org/youth
Bishop Neumann’s Summer Hours
June
Monday-Thursday 8 am to 4 pm
(maybe not be during the noon hour)
July
Only as needed—call the office and leave a message .
August 1st
Will return to normal 8 to 4 M-F
School Community Intervention and Prevention
The Influence of Video Games on Youth It’s no secret that today’s youth have a love of video games. Video gaming is a multibillion-dollar industry bringing in more money than movies and DVD’s. While video games have been around for decades, they are much more sophisticated than the early days of Pac Man, Zelda and Super Mario Brothers. Today’s video games engage youth both physically and emotionally as they become entwined in the realistic graphics, stories and adventures that make up some of today’s playing experiences. According to a national survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 97% of young people play video games. The survey also found that young people are routinely able to get their hands on games that are rated “M” for mature or “AO” for adults only. While three quarters of parents who were surveyed said they “always” or “sometimes” check the ratings on their kids’ games, half of the boys who were questioned listed a game with an “M” or “AO” rating as one of their favorites (compared to only 14% of girls). When it comes to the impact that video games has on children and adolescents, many researchers are hesitant to label games as “good” or “bad” as multiple factors can influence how gaming impacts youth. For example, the type of games being played, the time that kids spend playing games as well as the setting in which they are playing (isolated or with others, online “friends” or face to face) can be influential factors in both positive and adverse impacts of video gaming. According to Pew researchers, how young people play a game is just as important as what they play. Likewise, it is recommended that parents take time to play the same games as their children are playing or even better, play with them. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, studies of children exposed to violent media (such as violent video games) have shown that they may become numb to violence, imitate the violence and show more aggressive behavior. However, it should be noted that aggressive behavior is linked to the amount of time kids are allowed to play (Journal of Adolescence). Additionally, younger children and those with emotional, behavioral or learning problems may be more influenced by violent images. According to the Center on Media and Child Health, research shows that video game violence can significantly increase anxiety and aggressive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in children over the long-term and short-term. Specifically, children who suffer from anxiety or other mental health issues may be more likely to suffer the adverse health effects that some video gaming can inflict. For example, youth who may already suffer from anxiety or depression can be adversely influenced by excessive video gaming when it leads to social isolation and fuels existing antisocial tendencies. Additionally, anxious children have a tendency to foster fear and worry about things or stories created in their head rather than focusing on reality. While gaming can give anxious children an escape from worry, it also removes them further from reality and can instill unrealistic fears about their own safety. Likewise, video gaming can overstimulate the nervous system which can create even more fear in an already anxious child (Psychology Today). Thus, while we should be cautious in not labeling all video gaming with a negative stereotype, parents should consider the individual characteristics of their children when considering video games, be mindful of what games their children are exposed to and the amount of time children spend engaging in the gaming world. Tips for Parents:
Know the rating of the video games your child plays (Video games are currently rated by the ESRB- The Entertainment Software Rating Board. Check out the ESRB Website for more details).
Do not install video game equipment in your child’s bedroom (playing video games before bed can disrupt sleep).
Set limits on how often and how long your child is allowed to play video games.
Monitor all your child’s media consumption.
Supervise your child’s Internet Use- there are now many “video games” available to play online.
Take the time to discuss with your children the games they are playing or other media they are watching. Ask your children how they feel about what they observe in these video games, television programs or movies.
Share with other parents information about certain games or ideas for helping each other in parenting.
References: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; Journal of Adolescence; Pew Internet & American Life Project (Pew Research Center), The Center on Media and Child Health; Psychology Today; www.boystown.org
The name of the newsletter is a play
on words: “plume” being French for
“pen” and English for “feather” —
representing the pen of the journalist
and the plume in the Cavalier’s hat.
(Taken from the The Plume, Vol. I,
No. 1, p. 1. Oct. 1964)
The Cavalier’s PLUME, Newsletter of
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