1 Volume XLVIII Bishop Neumann Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School Number 5 202 South Linden Avenue, Wahoo, NE 68066 (402) 443-4151 December 2017 PLUME Table of Contents Finding God s Peace in the Chaos Page 1-- Finding God s Peace in the Chaos ----------------------------- School will resume Page 2--------------------------- Speech Meets ----- Letter to Parents adding text messages Page 3------- Flyer for adding text messages Page 4 ----------------------Freshmen Parents ------------------------------------ Report Cards --------------------------- Thanks for the treats ------------------------------ Grandparents Day ------------- Wishing you a Merry Christmas Page 5------------------------ Finals Schedule -------------------------------------- Choir News Page 6------------------------------ Band News Page 7---------------- Save the Date GALA Page 8----- Booster Club/GALA Fundraiser Page 9--------------------- Digital Citizenship Page 10 ------------------------- January Menu Page 11 --------------------- January Calendar One of my all-time favorite Christmas movies is The Christmas Story. It s one of the few movies I can watch over and over again and never get tired of it. Whether it s the scene where the major prize arrives, Flick sticking his tongue to the flagpole, or Ralphie wearing the bunny pajamas from his Aunt, the movie continues to make me laugh out loud after all these years. However, it s not all comedy and there is one scene that is especially poignant. After the complete chaos of the whole movie, and the wildness of opening presents on Christmas day, there is a scene where the mom and dad are sitting on the couch, Ralphie and Randy are sleeping on the floor, and there is a sense of peace and calm throughout the house. They are just sitting there enjoying the presence of each other. This scene is a great analogy for life at Neumann. The chaos of the school year is something that is always present. Whether it be the joy of winning a State Championship in Softball, the lows of students struggling in class, or the laughs that happen throughout the school, the school year is never dull. However, as we come to the end of a semester and look forward to Christmas break, it s a good idea to remember the importance of those moments of peace. We need time away from the daily chaos in order to be reinvigorated for the next round of chaos. This Christmas break, I encourage you to find times of peace. I hope you can spend time with your family in the calm of simply enjoying the presence of your loved ones. This is a calm that doesn t come from getting gifts or from watching movies, but from being present with those closest to you. I also hope that you can find the peace that comes from being in the presence of God through the mass, Eucharistic adoration, and quiet reflection & prayer. It is His peace that truly brings us joy in this life and the life to come. May God Bless all of you, Fr. Matthew Zimmer School will resume on Monday, January 4, 2017 8:18 am start - 3:30 pm dismissal.
2017-2018 Speech Meets Saturday, January 6, 2018 ----------- Millard North-varsity (NIETOC qualifying tourney) Saturday, January 13, 2018 --------- Ashland-Greenwood Friday, January 20, 2018 ------------ Columbus Scotus Friday, January 26, 2018 ------------ Millard West (NIETOC qualifying tourney) varsity only Saturday, February 3, 2108 --------- Crete Saturday, February 10, 2018 -------- David City (NIETOC qualifying tourney) Friday, February 16, 2018 ---------- Lincoln East (NIETOC qualifying tourney) Saturday, February 17, 2108 -------- David City Aquinas Saturday, February 24, 2018 -------- Conference@ Grand Island Central Catholic Saturday, March 3, 2108 ------------ Norfolk (NIETOC qualifying tourney) Wednesday, March 14, 2018 -------- District @ Louisville Friday, March 23, 2108 ------------- State @ Kearney Dear Parents: Bishop Neumann is in the final stages of converting from our SchoolMessenger account to the Diocesan-Wide School Messenger account. For the most part, you should not notice a difference at all. However, we have gained the ability to use SMS-Text messages as an option. To implement this feature you will first receive a the following message: On December 19 th, the diocese will turn on the SMS feature, and every mobile number who has not already opted-in will receive a text message similar to the following: Lincoln Diocese would like to send SMS messages. Reply Y to confirm, HELP 4 info. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/tm. There is a flyer enclosed to help explain what you will need to do. Please remember that we will NOT change our account until all steps are final. Until that time we will still use SchoolMessenger for any school alerts but texting may not be available till all steps are final. Bishop Neumann Administration
Parents and Guardians You can take advantage of our Text Messaging Service Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.* You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of Y or Yes to our school s short code number, 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with Stop. SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge TM, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone. Opt-In from your mobile phone now! Just send Y or Yes to 67587 Information on SMS text messaging and Short Codes: SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly referred to as a "text message". Most cell phones support this type of text messaging. Our notification provider, SchoolMessenger, uses a true SMS protocol developed by the telecommunications industry specifically for mass text messaging, referred to as short code texting. This method is fast, secure and highly reliable because it is strictly regulated by the wireless carriers and only allows access to approved providers. If you ve ever sent a text vote for a TV show to a number like 46999, you have used short code texting. *Terms and Conditions Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. See schoolmessenger.com/txt for more info. 2016 West Corporation [10242016]. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without expressed written permission.
Freshmen Parents: During the month of January, Mr. Rezac's freshmen Literature and Composition class will be reading Night, the story of a 15 year-old boy's experiences in the Holocaust. After reading the book, the class will be watching Schlinder's List, a powerful and truthful account of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust. This movie is rated R. While some scenes will be edited, it is graphic and includes some rough language and violence. If any parents have concerns about this, they should contact Mr. Rezac at school. If a parent does not want their child to see this film, alternate assignments can be worked out that will not have a negative impact on the student's grade. Thanks, Tim Rezac Check PowerSchool online starting on Thursday, December 28th. Report cards will be mailed to the students after January 4, 2017. If you do not get your student s report card by January 12th, please contact the office for another copy. ADVANCE NOTICE GRANDPARENTS DAY THURSDAY, February 1, 2018 Mass at 10:00am No personal invitations will be sent out. Invitation should be sent through the student s family. We want to wish everyone a Happy Advent, a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! 4
Fall Exam Schedule: Monday, December 18 -- Normal School Day / Last day for Junior High Fall Exams -- Tuesday, December 19 First Bell 7:45 AM 0:00 Access Period 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 0:30 0:03 1st Period 8:18 AM 9:23 AM 1:05 0:05 3rd Period 9:28 AM 10:28 AM 1:00 0:05 Home Room 10:33 AM 10:40 AM 0:07 0:05 5th Period 10:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 0:03 All High School Lunch 11:48 AM 12:30 PM 0:42 0:05 7th Period 12:35 PM 1:38 PM 1:03 0:05 High School Mass 1:43 PM 2:40 PM 0:57 December 18 th will be a normal day and Junior High will be in school with the make-up day on December 19 th. Please note on your calendar, that the first day of school on January 4, 2018 is a full day of school not a late start. Fall Exams -- Wednesday, December 20 First Bell 7:45 AM 0:00 Access Period 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 0:30 0:03 2nd Period 8:18 AM 9:23 AM 1:05 0:05 4th Period 9:28 AM 10:28 AM 1:00 0:05 Home Room 10:33 AM 10:40 AM 0:07 0:05 6th Period 10:45 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 0:50 All High School Lunch 11:48 AM 12:30 PM 0:42 0:05 8th Period 12:35 PM 1:38 PM 1:03 Choir News: * Congratulations to John Celesky & Luke Mach (Bass I 1 st year) and Tanner Langemeier (Tenor II 2 nd year) for being selected to sing in the Doane Honor Choir that will take place January 7-8. * Congratulations to the follow students, who auditioned for and were selected to sing in one of the three different University of Nebraska in Kearney honor choirs. We had a tremendous turnout! They will travel to Kearney on January 22 nd for the clinic and honor choir performances. Honor Choir: John Celesky (Bass I) Luke Mach (Bass I) Festival Choir: Devon Benes (Tenor II) Tommy Benes (Bass I) Hadley Chvatal (Alto II) Therese Chohon (Soprano II) Halle Hiemstra (Alto I) Tanner Langemeier (Bass I) Katie Lilly (Soprano II) Maddy Saf (Alto II) Evan Welsh (Bass I) Women s Choir: Cloelia Braunsroth (Soprano I) * With the spring semester just around the corner, be on the lookout for reminders for all the different events happening (Show Choir festivals, Waffleman fundraiser, Neumann Jr. High Music Contest, and more!) * Thank you to everyone that came out to the Vocal Christmas Concert. It was a successful concert, and I consider myself to be blessed to have such great students! Have a Merry Christmas! -Mrs. Samantha Costa
9 BAND NEWS Thank you to all the parents who picked up their raffle tickets at the Christmas Choir and Band Concerts. The next Music Boosters meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16 th at 7:00 p.m.and all music parents are encouraged to attend. There will be a lot to discuss about the upcoming Waffleman Fundraiser. We will be searching for individuals who are willing to chair / co-chair a portion of the event. Please think about it if you are willing to help with Games, Dining Room, Raffle, Silent Auction, etc. and let Mrs. Couton or Mrs. Costa know. There is a very nice door prize for the night, but you must be present to win. See you there! GOLDEN NOTE CLUB (Due by May 1st) It is time to join or renew your membership in the Golden Note Club. Proceeds from this club are used to help fund all aspects of the vocal and instrumental music programs. One hundred tickets are sold at $50 each on a first come, first serve basis. There are 8 drawing throughout the year beginning at the Spring Band Concert in May. Each time 8 names will be drawn in the following order: 1 st name drawn - $100.00 winner 2 nd name drawn - $50.00 winner 3 rd through 8 th names drawn - $25.00 winners each Every winner s name goes back in for the next month s drawing. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Golden Note Club Membership Please send your check, payable to NEUMANN MUSIC BOOSTERS to: Bishop Neumann High School 202 South Linden Wahoo, NE 68066 Joann Couton I would like membership(s) at $50.00 each for a total of dollars. Name Phone Address City State Zip Email
Join us on April 7 th, 2018 as we celebrate the Roaring 20 s GALA! Proceeds help benefit Bishop Neumann, St. Wenceslaus, and St. John Nepomucene. If you d like to donate to our silent auction, please contact the Development Office. BidPal, the mobile bidding app, will be used again this year for the silent auction. Please click the link below to refresh your memory about BidPal! Thanks for your support! https://www.bidpal.com/how-to-bidpal/ Chad Swanson Director of Development Bishop Neumann High School 202 S Linden Street Wahoo, NE 68066 402.443.4151 ext. 55237
Neumann Booster Club /Gala Fundraiser Friday, February 2nd, 2018 Wahoo Vet s Club 7:00 PM After the Boys scotus Basketball Game food and drinks will be provided with your purchase of a super bowl square. We will also have Door Prizes, Super Raffle, & Split-the-pot Super Bowl Squares Raffle We will be selling 2 boards with 100 squares each Each square is $50.00 Each participant will receive random numbers for each square purchased At the end of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th/OT quarters of super bowl LII, a winner is determined based off the score at the end of EACH QUARTER Each winner will choose a $250 gift card to a business of their choice. Proceeds will Benefit the 2018 Gala and the construction of a new football press box. Please email Rick-Ahrens@cdolinc.net to Purchase your squares
2 Digital Citizenship: Promoting Positive and Ethical Behaviors Online According to Common Sense Media, youth ages 8 to 12 spend nearly 6 hours per day using some form of media and teens spend more than 9 hours. Technology has greatly transformed our world including the way we educate and communicate with youth. Even adults use digital media in the work place and to connect with friends. It seems it is close to impossible to avoid digital media. Digital media is here to stay and we need to prepare youth to be healthy digital citizens. Digital citizenship refers to the responsible and ethical use of digital media to communicate and engage in society, understanding the risks involved in using digital media and how to keep your information safe. Common Sense Media has identified 8 main topic areas that set the framework for digital citizenship. Self-image and identity The way we are presented online may be different from our offline persona. It is important to help youth understand that their relationships and reputation may be affected by their digital identity. Relationships and communication Encourage youth to use intrapersonal and interpersonal skills when communicating online. According to Pew Research Center, 55% of teens text their friends daily and 68% of social-media using teens experienced some form of drama online. Using interpersonal skills when communicating through text can help reduce drama. Digital footprint and reputation The digital world is permanent. Once the information or photo is posted on a social media page, it is out there for good. Talk to youth about being cautious when posting information online because the information can follow them, particularly when applying to college or for a new job. Cyberbullying and digital drama Educate youth on what to do if they are involved in a cyberbullying situation. Encourage youth to seek out a trusted adult if they or someone they know is being bullied online. For more information go to: http:// scipnebraska.com/resources/resources/bullying-prevention.html Information literacy There is a great deal of information available on the internet. Help youth identify credible websites and evaluate information critically online. Utilize schools and local libraries to teach youth information literacy skills. Internet safety Have discussions with youth about how to be safe online. Youth are often targets of online predators. Educate youth on how to determine inappropriate versus appropriate contact online and how to avoid strangers. A 2015 study by Pew Research Center found that 57% of teens met at least one new friend online. Have discussions with youth about who they are communicating with online. Privacy and security Youth need to develop strategies to manage online information and avoid scams. Educate youth on how to develop a strong password and help them adjust privacy settings on social media sites. Creative credit and copyright Inform youth on how to avoid plagiarism and how to give credit to authors from online sources. School and local libraries have tools available to educate youth on copyright laws. Common Sense Media and CyberWise offer school-based curriculum and resources for parents on digital citizenship. Education needs to continue both at home and at school. There are many benefits to technology, but there are also dangers that youth need be aware of. Collaboratively, schools and parents can help youth become healthy digital citizens. If you are feeling overwhelmed or do not know where to begin, start with these basic tips. Basics and Best Practices: Use technology together Parents and youth using technology together is a great way to educate kids, particularly elementary age students, on how to use technology appropriately. Teachers can also take advantage of the learning opportunity in the classroom. Policy With schools providing devices like Chrome Books, policies centered on technology are more important than ever. Become familiar with the policies at your school and talk to your kids about the policies and set boundaries at home. Limit usage Limit screen time in the evening, especially around bed-time. Shut-off phones 30 minutes before bed to optimize sleep. Consider the age of your child when setting limits. The younger the child, the less time they should be spending on digital media. Monitor Be aware of the websites your child is visiting and the apps your child has on their phone. Become familiar with the apps they are using by using them yourself and reading the reviews. References: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/5-ways-to-teach-kids-to-use-technology-safely/2012/07/30/ gjqabecllx_blog.html?utm_term=.c022bbc13d0a http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/your-child-technology/keeping-kids-safe-online http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/08/06/6-key-takeaways-about-teen-friendships-in-the-digital-age/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ http://www.cyberwise.org/ School Community Intervention and Prevention November 2017 SCIP is funded in part by: Lincoln Public Schools. United Way of Lincoln/Lancaster County, Region V Systems, Nebraska HHS, Division of Behavioral Health and Region 4 Behavioral Health System
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January, 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Solemnity of Mary Mother of God 2 3 Faculty Inservice @ Bishop Neumann High School 4 5 First Day of Second Semester @ Bishop Neumann High School 6:00pm Basketball-G/JV Columbus Scotus 7:30pm Basketball- G/ Varsity Columbus Scotus St. John Neumann Feast Day 3:30pm Wrestling- B/ Varsity Wilber-Clatonia 6:00pm Basketball-B/JV Boys Town 7:30pm Basketball- B/ Varsity Boys Town 6 Speech Meet @ David City High School Speech Meet @ Millard North 8:00am-12:00pm Ladies Retreat @ Bishop Neumann Cafe 2:00pm Basketball-G/JV Bennington 2:00pm Basketball-B/JV Bennington 3:30pm Basketball- G/Varsity Bennington 5:15pm Basketball- B/ Varsity Bennington 7 Doane Vocal Festival 6:30pm Campus Ministry @ Bishop Neumann Cafe 8 Doane Vocal Festival 6:00pm Basketball- G/ Freshman Reserve Archbishop Bergan 7:30pm Basketball- B/Freshman Archbishop Bergan 9 10 6:00pm Basketball-G/ JV Guardian Angels Central Catholic 7:30pm Basketball- G/ Varsity Guardian Angels Central Catholic 6:30pm-8:00pm TORCH Meeting @ Bishop Neumann Cafe 7:00pm Booster Club Meeting @ Bishop Neumann Development Conference Room 11 5:00pm Wrestling- B/ Varsity Centennial 6:00pm Basketball- G/ Freshman Reserve Waverly 7:30pm Basketball- B/ Freshman Waverly 12 13 TBD Basketball-B/JV Concordia Jr / Sr High 4:30pm Basketball-G/ JV Concordia Jr / Sr High 6:00pm Basketball- G/Varsity Concordia Jr / Sr High 7:30pm Basketball- B/ Varsity Concordia Jr / Sr High Speech Meet @ Ashland- Greenwood High School 9:00am Basketball- G/ Freshman Reserve Bishop Neumann vs. Multiple Schools 9:00am Basketball- B/ Freshman Bishop Neumann vs. Multiple Schools 9:30am Wrestling- B/ Varsity Arlington 7:00pm Basketball- B/ Varsity Atlantic CSD 14 15 16 6:00pm Basketball- G/ 7:00pm Music Boosters Freshman Reserve Meeting @ Bishop Neumann Bandroom Seward 7:30pm Basketball- B/ Freshman Seward 17 18 4:30pm Basketball- G/7A/8A North Bend Central 4:30pm Basketball-G/JV Blair 4:30pm Basketball-B/JV Blair 6:00pm Basketball- G/ Varsity Blair 7:30pm Basketball- B/Varsity Blair 19 St. Wenceslaus School Pancake Feed @ Multiple locations 4:30pm Basketball-G/ JV Lincoln Lutheran 4:30pm Basketball-B/ JV Lincoln Lutheran 6:00pm Basketball- G/ Varsity Lincoln Lutheran 7:30pm Basketball- B/ Varsity Lincoln Lutheran 20 Speech Meet @ Columbus Scotus High School 9:00am-8:00pm St. Wenceslaus School Pancake Feed @ Multiple locations 9:00am Basketball- G/7A/8A Guardian Angels Central Catholic 9:30am Basketball- G/ Freshman Reserve Platteview 10:00am Wrestling- B/ Varsity Lincoln Christian 11:00am Basketball- B/Freshman Platteview 21 22 Mead Parish Soup Supper 6:30am-4:00pm St. Wenceslaus School Pancake Feed @ Multiple locations 28 Catholic Schools Week 3:00pm-7:00pm St. Wenceslaus Teacher Wishlist Bingo @ Bishop Neumann Cafe UNK Honor Choir TBD Basketball- B/Varsity TBA TBD Basketball-G/Varsity TBA vs. TBA 29 30 All School Day of Recollection Catholic Schools Week 6:00pm Basketball- G/ Freshman Reserve Syracuse 6:00pm Basketball- G/7A/8A Lincoln Christian JH 7:30pm Basketball- B/Freshman Syracuse 23 24 25 TBD Basketball-G/Varsity $1.00 Jean Day @ Bishop TBD Basketball-G/Varsity TBA vs. TBA Neumann High School TBA vs. TBA TBD Basketball- B/ Sophomore Career Fair @ 3:00pm Wrestling- B/ Varsity TBA Midland University Varsity Freeman Catholic Schools Week 4:30pm Wrestling- B/7A/8A Wahoo 6:00pm Wrestling- B/ Varsity Wahoo 6:00pm Basketball-G/ JV Lincoln Christian 7:30pm Basketball- G/ Varsity Lincoln Christian 31 Catholic Schools Week 10:00am Late Start- Faculty Meeting-Jean Day & Homeroom B-day @ Bishop Neumann High School 26 27 Speech Meet @ Millard West TBD Basketball-B/Varsity Lincoln Christian 12:00pm-10:00pm Cavalry Clubs @ Bishop Neumann Gym Wayne State Festival of Honor Bands @ Wayne State College TBD Basketball-G/Varsity TBA vs. TBA 9:00am Wrestling- B/ Varsity Bishop Neumann vs. Multiple Schools 9:00am Basketball- G/ Freshman Reserve Ashland-Greenwood 10:30am Basketball- B/Freshman Ashland- Greenwood 6:00pm Basketball- B/ Varsity Lincoln Christian
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 Bishop Neumann Catholic Jr./Sr. High School 202 South Linden Avenue Wahoo, Nebraska 68066 Non-profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Wahoo, NE 68066 PERMIT NO. 40 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Label