http://192.168.2.105/ocs RSS feed for the Catholic School NewsWire 60 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4174 BULLYING PREVENTION As Catholics we believe in the dignity and respect of each individual created in the image of God. Bullying is contrary to Gospel values and has no place in the Catholic school community. Bullying is:  Any intentional, repeated, hurtful act or conduct (physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual) including communications made in writing or electronically,  Occurring on campus or off campus during non-school time,  Directed toward another student or students, that has or can be reasonably predicted to: o Place the student or students in an unreasonable fear of harm to the student or student’s person or property o Cause a substantially detrimental effect on the student or student’s physical or mental health; o Interfere substantially with the student or student’s academic performance; o Interfere substantially with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the school. Bullying can take many forms, including violence, harassment, threats, intimidation, stalking, cyber stalking, theft, public humiliation and retaliation for asserting or alleging an act of bullying. Cyber bullying can include all of the above as well as the use of electronic tools, devices, social media sites, blogs and websites to harm a student or students with electronic text, photos, or videos. Bullying acts or conduct described above can include the following:  Physical which includes, but is not limited to, punching, poking, stalking, destruction of property, strangling, hair pulling, beating, biting, spitting, stealing, pinching, and excessive tickling;  Verbal which includes, but is not limited to, name-calling, teasing, taunting, gossip, and threats whether in person or through any form of electronic communication and the Internet;.  Emotional which includes, but is not limited to, intimidation , rejecting, terrorizing, extorting, defaming, humiliating, blackmailing, rating/ranking of personal characteristics such as race, disability, ethnicity, perceived sexual orientation, manipulation of friendships, isolating, ostracizing and peer pressure;.  Sexual which includes, but is not limited to many of the emotional acts or conduct described above as well as exhibitionism, voyeurism, sexual propositioning, sexual harassment and abuse involving actual physical contact or sexual assault. No student shall be subjected to bullying:  During any school sponsored education program or activity, while in school, on school property, on school buses or school vehicles, at school bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school sponsored or school-sanctioned events or activities  Through the transmission of information from a school or home computer network, or other similar electronic school or home equipment. All members of the Catholic school community, parents/guardians, teachers, staff, administrators and others, are expected to work together in preventing bullying and promoting Gospel values in a Christ centered environment. Students are expected to participate in age appropriate educational programs developed by the school that address bullying and teach respect for all. Bullying by a student or students may result in suspension and/or expulsion from the school. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from Archdiocese of Chicago Handbook for School Administrators, 2011. rblackburn Tue, 15 May 2012 16:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4174 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4170 Resurrection and Guerin Prep alums, Molly Hobbs and Lizzy Petruzzi (respectively), have taken over the Saint Patrick High School Dance Team for the 2012-2013 school year. Hobbs and Petruzzi both danced for former, twenty-year head coach Cheryl Jasinski, and look forward to carrying on the tradition of St. Pat's Dance. Megan Ivers Mon, 07 May 2012 20:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4170 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4169 St. Robert Bellarmine alumnus and Saint Patrick High School senior David Karson earned featured Student of the Month honors from St. Pat's English Department. David will attend DePaul University next year. Megan Ivers Mon, 07 May 2012 19:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4169 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4168 Saint Patrick High School Summer Theatre will present The Wizard of Oz July 20 through July 29 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m./Sundays at 2:00 p.m.). The Stahl Family Theatre is located at 5900 W. Belmont Ave. Theatre is handicap accessible. All tickets are $12. For more information, visit www.stpatrick.org . Megan Ivers Mon, 07 May 2012 19:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4168 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4148 Saint Patrick High School senior Charlie Labuz (St. Cornelius) was honored at the 19th Annual IHSA All-State Academic Team “Champions for Life” banquet presented by Caterpillar on Monday, April 16 in Bloomington. Megan Ivers Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4148 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4137 The St. Robert Bellarmine School Sports Association will present its third annual Global Giggles Comedy Night on Saturday, May 19 from 7:30–9:30pm in the church hall (4646 N. Austin). Doors open at 6:00pm for cocktails and pre-ordered BBQ sandwiches from Smokey’s BBQ. Dancing will follow the comedy show and there will be plenty of chances to win great raffle prizes. Tickets are $25 in advance and include one drink and a chance to win an amazing door prize. Grand raffle tickets are also available for $10 each, with five cash prizes ranging from $100 to $500. The goal is to raise enough money to purchase and install a new gym floor. More details and an order form for tickets and food are available on the Athletics News page of the school website, srb-chicago.org. Tickets will also be available for purchase after masses on May 6 and 13th. jps Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4137 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4125 Jim Ulczak (St. Giles '06, St. Pat's '10) will compete in the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Team Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska April 19-21. The St. Ambrose junior performed second-best for his team’s sectional qualifier and helped the Bees secure the third qualifying team spot. Megan Ivers Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4125 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4123 Our Lady of Victory School would like to congratulate our students who received awards at The Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 2 Exposition, held on March 10th at the Museum of Science and Industry. Gold Awards were presented to two of our 8th graders and three 7th graders, with one of the 8th graders placing in the top ten of 500 projects at the Exposition. One 8th grader and one 7th grader also earned a spot to represent OLV at the State Science Exposition in May at the University of Illinois - Champaign. Congratulations to our young scientists! abaase Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4123 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4122 St. Hyacinth grammar school’s Science Club had a special visit to Saint Patrick High School’s pool on March 22. St. Hyacinth teacher Monica Ulanicki and her students used the pool to test their remotely operated vehicle, nicknamed the USS Converse, in preparation for the Shedd Aquarium Midwest MATE ROV Regional on Saturday, April 28 at UIC. Megan Ivers Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4122 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4101 Thanks to a match by an anonymous donor, the total amount of funds gathered to launch the Lance Cpl. Nickolas Daniels ’04 Memorial Scholarship Fund at Saint Patrick High School has risen to $38,822. A sell-out crowd gathered at the school’s Feb. 17 basketball game to officially inaugurate the scholarship with the help of the Chicago Bulls Very Own Matadors. Megan Ivers Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4101 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4087 The Saint Patrick High School Theatre Department will present The Phantom of the Opera March 23 through April 1. Young actresses from eight Chicagoland grammar schools and high schools will join the Shamrocks for the production. Megan Ivers Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4087 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4046 St. Joseph Parish School in Homewood recently announced first semester results for the Top Ten Readers in the school’s Accelerated Reader Program. The Top Ten Readers are: Jada Houston, 5 th Grade; Sydney Reyes, 7 th Grade; Steven Babick, 6 th Grade; Kyle Johnson, 7 th Grade; Summer Reyes, 7 th Grade; Kenneth Jones, 5 th Grade; Kendal Johnson, 5 th Grade; Micah Vines, 8 th Grade; Aaliyah Korkoyah, 6 th Grade; and Tabita Willis, 6 th Grade. The Accelerated Reader Program focuses on literature-based fiction and non-fiction reading that motivates, manages, and assesses each student’s understanding of the materials they are reading. It is an individualized program geared towards each students reading level that promotes faster growth in reading achievement. sjspc Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4046 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4037 January 29 - February 4 is Catholic Schools Week and many of our schools will be hosting Open Houses. yquiroz Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4037 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4036 Saint Patrick High School sophomore John Bjerkness (St. Cornelius) shoots for nothing less than the best in his classes which is why he stands out as one of Bill Frere’s model students. The first honor roll student ranks amongst the top of his class and has every intention of maintaining his exceptional grades for his entire high school career. Megan Ivers Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4036 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4035 The leadership of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in the USA-Toronto Region has given its full support for the promotion and protection of the rights of children with the signing of a statement advocating and committing themselves to helping children achieve their full human dignity. Megan Ivers Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4035 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4019 To build on its strong Language Arts core, St. Robert Bellarmine School will introduce the Latin and Greek Roots Challenge to students in K-8 in January 2012. The program is designed to introduce students to the roots which are the "building blocks" of the English language in a creative, collaborative and fun way. It instills the discipline to deconstruct words into their component roots, thereby building a stronger foundation for academic success. More information is available on the "K-8 Curriculum" page of the school website (srb-chicago.org) and will also be available at the January 29, 2012 Open House. jps Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4019 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4017 To build on its strong Language Arts core, St. Robert Bellarmine School will introduce the Latin and Greek Roots Challenge to students in K-8 in January 2012. The program is designed to introduce students to the roots which are the "building blocks" of the English language in a creative, collaborative and fun way. It instills the discipline to deconstruct words into their component roots, thereby building a stronger foundation for academic success. More information is available on the "K-8 Curriculum" page of the school website ( srb-chicago.org ) and will also be available at the January 29, 2012 Open House. jps Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4017 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4007 St. Joseph School in Homewood recently raised over $200 for St. Ann’s Native American School in Belcourt, North Dakota. The money was collected during a student fundraising activity promoted throughout the entire school. In addition to the monetary donation, primary books and puzzles were sent for the kindergarten class of the school. St. Ann’s is part of five local Catholic parishes serving the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Reservation since 1885. sjspc Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4007 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4006 Saint Patrick High School’s seventeen Illinois State Scholars boast an average ACT of 29.2, average GPA of 4.1 and an average 15.6 credits on their college transcripts. Commended this month for their dedication to academics, the scholars have received certificates of excellence from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and will join scholars statewide recognized for the honor. Megan Ivers Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4006 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4005 Saint Patrick High School algebra teacher Mike Tortoriello realized soon after the start of the school year that freshman Nicholas Coleman (Heritage Middle School) stood out from his peers. The First Honor Roll student transitioned well into high school—so well that he perfectly breezed through math problems that Tortoriello planned to be difficult. Megan Ivers Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4005 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4003 Photo Caption: Infant Jesus of Prague School student, Harper Bartelt enjoyed the story by Tomie dePaola, “The Legend of the Poinsettia.” Here he creates his own flower on Friday, December 9, 2011. Poinsettia lesson at IJP School Prepares students for Christmas The poinsettia flower pointed to preparation of Christmas for students at Infant Jesus of Prague School. Teachers, Kathleen Murphy and Renee Rajkovich paired 2 nd and 5 th grade reading buddies. They enjoyed a Tomie dePaola authored book, titled “The Legend of the Poinsettia” on Friday, December 9, 2011. It highlighted the unconditional love of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The importance of the Christmas season was addressed. The four weeks which prepared the faithful were known as Advent. Traditionally Catholics displayed a wreath, adorned with 4 candles. The candles represented the weeks of the month prior to the sacred day on December 25 th. Poinsettia flowers traditionally decorated Catholic churches during the Christmas season. After the story, students worked as teams and gathered materials. They created and decorated poinsettias. The lovely flowers lined the primary hallway of Infant Jesus of Prague School. Thematic lessons were a focus of instruction for students at the school. The Poinsettia: A History The flowers were utilized primarily during Christmas time. During the week of December 5, 2011 students of Infant Jesus of Prague School learned about the history of the botanical treasures. The beauties had a beginning as the Christmas flower of the United States in South Carolina. Dr. Joel Poinsettia brought the plant from Mexico in 1828. The plant’s decorative nature made it a favorite in churches, homes and storefronts during the Christmas holiday. It was known for tiny yellow flowers which were surrounded by beautiful red flowers. Mexicans traditionally called the poinsettia Flor De La Noche Buena, or Flower of the Holy Night. schorak Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4003 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4002 Photo Caption: Infant Jesus of Prague School student, Cameron Moore prepares to test her hypothesis by dropping a marble into a marble maze. The maze was created by Lilly Donkel was a culmination of a unit of study on force and motion. A Marble Maze allowed classrooms the enjoyment of learning in motion during the week of December 5, 2011 at Infant Jesus of Prague School. The lesson culminated a unit of study in force and motion. Physics was learned by the 4 th graders. They shared knowledge with fellow students and they presented for the Marble Maze displays. Each experiment was carefully constructed for weeks. The project was guided by teacher, Ms. Carol Johnson. The home-made, vertically created mazes delighted young minds. Students dropped marbles into the creations. They hypothesized the speed of the rock-like weights. The event was opened up, as a feature during the school’s Open House on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Open House: An IJP, Catholic Schools Week Tradition Infant Jesus of Prague School scheduled an evening to open its doors. The event focused on a nationwide celebration during Catholic Schools Week on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 6:30 pm. The school scheduled an Open House preview for families interested in learning about Catholic Education. Refreshments, information and fellowship were a focus for the community-wide event. Infant Jesus of Prague students prepared special Science Fair displays, a historical figure Wax Museum, the Marble Maze and classroom visits with faculty and the Infant Jesus of Prague community. schorak Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4002 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3993 Sophomores Essa Barbari (St. Celestine) and Mark Tomzik (St. Eugene) attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) Nov. 17-19 in Indianapolis. The teens enjoyed the experience of gathering with 23,000 Catholic youth from around the country to share their faith. Megan Ivers Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3993 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3987 St. Anastasia Catholic School Junior High students received a lesson in surgical technology on September 30 th at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. Students were invited down for a presentation of the Da Vinci Robot, a surgical Robot that increases precision of the procedure faster and recovery for the patient. This Robot is one of only 70 in Illinois. Dr. Sun demonstrated how to control the robot at a console located several feet away. The doctor uses his hands to make the arms of the robot move and operate. Students were also allowed to operate the robot. Students were challenged to stack life savers using the robots arms. Afterward, the students took part in a “Name the Robot” contest. The winning name was submitted by Gabriela Lanza, a 6 th grader, “Mr. Roboto”. A plaque with Gabriela’s name and the robots will be attached to Mr. Roboto as a reminder to all where his name came from. This was a wonderful experience. nwajrowski Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3987 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3983 Photo Caption: Infant Jesus of Prague School 7th grader, Aliyah Griffin reads her Character Diary on Monday, November 21, 2011. The student completed the activity based on a novel study for teacher, Ms. Nancy Szelag's course Infant Jesus of Prague School students learn from a Class-based Project Educational theorist, Benjamin Bloom (1956) stated that students compiled information together in different ways, combined elements in a new pattern or proposed alternative solutions in a process called synthesis. Synthesis, defined by the theorist, was identified as the second highest level of learning. Students of Infant Jesus of Prague School Language Arts teacher, Ms. Nancy Szelag attained a high level of learning through activities which built knowledge and skills prior to a project. The project was based upon the novel by author, Kate DiCamillo titled, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” Szelag reviewed vocabulary, read chapters aloud, checked for understanding and completed various informal assessments. The teacher offered various choices to her Junior High students for a final project. William Knox designed a model of the lead character, rabbit Edward Tulane. Joseph Piunti created a Venn Diagram which compared the character to another famous figure, Jesus Christ. Kelly Mindak built a doll as a model of Tulane and included a brief summary of the story. 7 th grader, Aliyah Griffin wrote a diary of the main character’s feelings. Requirements for the publication included appropriate format, layout and identification of chapters for the Character Diary. Teacher expectations were high for the complex study of the novel, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” schorak Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3983