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FAMILY HANDBOOK 2014-2015 MISSION STATEMENT Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School is a Catholic elementary school jointly sponsored by four parishes: St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie Billiart, and St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr. Under the collaborative leadership of these parishes, it provides a unique regional vehicle for the total faith formation of its students according to the educational policies established by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School stems from and supports the evangelization and catechetical ministries of its sponsoring parishes by providing a Christ-centered quality Catholic education. The school offers academic instruction of the highest caliber within a community of students, faculty, families, staff and clergy that promotes the teachings of the Church, reverence for the liturgy, prayer, proper formation of conscience, development of virtue, and social service outreach. Respecting the dignity of the individual person and sensitive to the needs of a diverse society, we strive to enhance and strengthen the faith and spirituality students first acquire in their homes. Committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, it provides the best possible education for its students by developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential for lifelong learning. As a Catholic school, it shows how Jesus illumines all of life, including academics. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School inspires and encourages its students to live according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. CJB COMMUNITY Pastors Rev. James Finno, Executive Pastor, St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr Parish Rev. William Corcoran, Pastor, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Rev. Artur Sowa, Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Rev. Louis Tylka, Pastor, St. Julie Billiart Parish Administration Ms. Mary Iannucilli, Principal Mrs. Cynthia Devlin, Director of Mr. John Kasel, Assistant Principal Enrollment / Administrative Assistant Mrs. Catherine Driscoll, Business Manager Faculty/Staff Pre-K 3 (half-day) Pre-K 4 (half-day) TBA Mrs. Sharon O’Toole Pre-K 3 (full-day) Pre-K 4 (full-day) Mrs. Lisa Murphy Mrs. Beth Rachanski Kindergarten 1st Grade Mrs. Heather Brennan Ms. Julie Martin Mrs. Christine Cavanaugh Mrs. Maria Niemiec Mrs. Mary McSherry Smith Ms. Jessica Serafin 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Mrs. Cynthia Burnett Ms. Kerry Daliege Mrs. Kathleen Sherwood Ms. Marie Iannotta Ms. Kimberly Sluis 4th Grade 5th Grade Ms. Elizabeth Badali Mrs. Cindy Gutrich Mrs. Priscilla Drown Mrs. Janice McLaughlin Mrs. Donna Hynes 6th Grade 7th Grade Ms. Barbara Kristin Mrs. Marnie O’Neill Ms. Adrian Kurzweil Ms. Kristin Roy Religion Coordinator (part-time) 8th Grade Mrs. Mary Vlaming Mrs. Erin Geary Mrs. Chris Kirk Inclusive Education Director Mrs. Leah Duszynski Athletic Director Reading Support Instructor Mr. Bob Myjak Mrs. Judi Gorecki Physical Education Teacher Mrs. Patricia Cesario Art Teacher and Health Mrs. Mary Matthews 2 Spanish Teacher Music Teacher Mrs. Angelica Alvarez Mr. Kevin Psolka-Green Media Specialist/Librarian Band Director Ms. Winnie Lau Mr. Jim Rallis School Nurse (part-time) Computer Teacher Mrs. Karen Skinner Mrs. Janet Dubina Director of Extended Care *Extern Program (part-time) Mrs. Donna Vimarco Ms. Breanne Higgins Marketing (part-time) Ms. Kristin Shultis Mrs. Meg Kulpinski *Externs are not CJB employees. Externs are supervised by Dr. Cheryl Scallon. Office/Bookstore Manager and Receptionist Parish and School Liaison Mrs. Teri Zintak Mrs. Karen Calcagno Teacher Assistants Mrs. Colleen Baffoe SCRIP Mrs. Laurie De Mik-Renn Mrs. Corinna Pytel (Program Director) Mrs. Patricia Doyle Mrs. Amy Dwyer Food Service Professionals Mrs. Lori Jacobsen Ms. Mary Beeson Mrs. Denise Kresal Ms. Janice Pacente, Food Server Ms. Kathleen Krol Mrs. Jennifer Krueger Ms. Delaney Ludwig Mrs. Pat Mullin Maintenance Mrs. Carol Nowobilski Mr. Joseph Shake Mrs. Marianne Powers Mrs. Michelle Ruzella Mrs. Lisa Sassetti School Advisory Council Members Father Jay Finno, Executive Pastor Ms. Mary Iannucilli, Principal St. Elizabeth Seton St. Francis of Assisi Mr. Todd Shafer (Vice Chair) Mr. Dave Bernas (Finance Chair) Mr. Len Shankman Mr. Michael Freisleben (Secretary) Mrs. Tricia Soltys St. Julie Billiart St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr Mrs. Eileen Conneely Dr. Brian DuMais Mr. Paul Isherwood (Chair) Mrs. Merita Kulpinski TBA Mr. John Sullivan 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Information/Needs of Students 22-25 Hours 8 Academic Policies 19-21 Insurance 56 Academic Probation 24 Lost and Found 56 AEDs 47 Mission Statement 1 Agreement Forms 66 National Junior Honor Society 24 Alcohol Consumption 50 Non-Discrimination Policies 50 Athletic Policies 51-53 Parent/Guardian Conduct 66 Attendance Policies/Tardy 27 Park Use 54 Book Bags/Backpacks 54 Parties 54 Bullying Prevention 62 Pets/Service Animals 46 Calendar (Preliminary) 5-7 Philosophy of Education 9 Character Formation 15 PowerSchool/PowerTeacher 25 Cheating 21 Principal’s Right to Amend Handbook 66 Child Abuse and Neglect 54 Psychology Externs 22 CJB Community 2-3 Public School Testing 25 Class Size 38 Registration Policies 36 Communication 16-18 Report Cards and Grades 23-24 Conduct and Discipline 59-61 Retention 25 Curriculum 10-14 Room Assignments 26 Custody 54 School Closings 29 Database Information 38 School Facilities 49 Development 30 School-Sponsored Trips 56 Desks, Lockers, Personal and School Property 57 School Structure and Organizations 48 District 135 Bus 56 Shadow Days 55 Electronic Devices 57 Specials Classes Grading 23 Emergency Forms 29 Spiritual Formation 15 Emergency Procedures 28 Standardized Testing Program 25 Extended Day 63 Student Accident or Injury 29 Extra-Curricular Activities 55 Student Records 26 Family School Association 49 Summer School 25 Field Trips/Shadow Days 55 Supervision 54 Financial Accounts 33 Technology 19-21 Financial Assistance 33 Textbooks and Library Books 56 Fundraising 30-31 Traffic 45 Health Policies 39-40 Tuition 32-35 Homework 21 Uniform Policy 61-62 Honor Roll 24 Virtual Friday Folder Submission Guideline 17 Hot Lunch Program 56 Vision Statement 9 Visitors/Volunteers 46-49 Wellness Policy 41-44 4 PRELIMINARY SCHOOL CALENDAR Remember to consult the monthly CJB newsletter, Virtual Friday Folders, and Teachers’ weekly notices for calendar updates/changes. Extra-curricular academic activities will be announced through the Club Moderator/Teacher. Athletic activities will be announced via the Athletic Director. Scout activities will be announced via Scout Leaders. Not all events are recorded below. Friday, August 22 Extended Day begins AM and PM School Begins (full day) for Grades 1-8 7:40a-2p Opening Prayer and Flag Ceremony 8a Dismissal 2p NO D135 BUS FRIDAY mornings, when school is in session, SCRIP will be sold in the Church Hall from 7:30a-8:15a (watch monthly calendar for dates when SCRIP will not be sold) Monday, August 25 tentative first day of D135 Bus Kindergarten “Supply Drop-Off Day” Pre-K “Curriculum Meeting” PM: (PLC) Tuesday, August 26 First Day of School for 4-Pre-K and for Kindergarten “Stay and Play” for 3 Pre-K Mass of the Holy Spirit (K-8) 12:15p (Church) Wednesday, August 27 First Day of School for 3-Pre-K Band try-outs: Grade 4 (all students) and Grades 5/6 (new AM (tba) (L18) students only) Normal SCRIP schedule resumes -- WEDNESDAY evenings, when school is in session, SCRIP will be sold in the Church Hall from 6p-7p (watch monthly calendar for dates when SCRIP will not be sold). Monday, September 1 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL Tuesday, September 2 “Curriculum” Meetings Grade Level TBA PLC Wednesday, September 3 Band Open House (for parents of “new beginners”) 4:30p-7:30p (Music Room) Monday, September 8 Athletic Board Meeting 7p (Parish Conf. Room) Tuesday, September 9 Grandperson's Day 8:30a-10a Closing Prayer – Prayer of Remembrance 9:45a-10a (Broadcast) Liturgy (K-8) 12:15p (Church) Wednesday, September 10 tentative “Curriculum” Meetings Grade Level TBA LOCATION TBA Thursday, September 11 Girl Scout Registration 7p SSDM Friday, September 12 Boy Scout Round-Up 7p SSDM Tuesday, September 16 Liturgy (K-8) 12:15p (Church) CJB Advisory Council Meeting 7:15p (Great Room) Wednesday, September 17 Market Day 5:30p (GYM Commons) tentative “Curriculum” Meeting Grade Level TBA LOCATION TBA Thursday, September 18 Room Parent Luncheon 10:15a-12:15p (PLC) Friday, September 19 5TH ANNUAL CJB GOLF OUTING (Glen Eagles CC) No School for Students Tuesday, September 23 Liturgy (K-8) 12:15p (Church) Saturday, September 27 FSA Father Daughter Dance PM: Upton Hall - SFA Tuesday, September 30 St. Francis Liturgy (K-8) 12:15p (Church) Thursday, October 2 School Photos PLC Tuesday, October 7 Liturgy (K-8) 12:15p (Church) Monday, October 13 Columbus Day NO SCHOOL Athletic Board Meeting 7p (Parish Conf. Room) Wednesday, October 15 Market Day 5:30p (GYM Commons) Friday, October 17 High School Presentations to 8th Grade AM (PLC) Tuesday, October 21 Red Ribbon Liturgy (K-8) 12:15p (Church) CJB Advisory Council Meeting 7:15p (Great Room) Friday, October 24 FSA Halloween Party PM: GYM Tuesday, October 28 All Saints’ Day Liturgy (K-8) 12:15p (Church) Friday, October 31 Halloween Activities TBA Early Dismissal due to Arch of Chicago Meeting 11:30a Dismissal Tuesday, November 4 tentative Liturgy of Remembrance (K-8) 12:15p (Church) tentative Reception 1p-2p (Church Narthex) 5 Friday, November 7 2nd Grade Prayer Service 8a-11a (Homerooms) FSA’s LADIES NIGHT OUT Upton Hall SFA Monday, November 10 Athletic Board Meeting 7p (Parish Conf. Room) Tuesday, November 11 Liturgy (K-8) and NJHS