December 13, 2018

Features:Principal’s Corner

School Cell Phone Use

Imagine Campaign Update Letter

8th GradeSpotlight

Gym & Stage Etiquette

No Band 12/20

Scoop on Media

Scrip for the Holidays

95th Gala

Help: Church Christmas Transformation

Lunch Volunteer Cal.

Announcements: School Calendar

Dad/Daughter Dance

Bitty Buckeyes Reg.

Advent Wreath Lighting

SB Flag Pole Banners

This Week at St. Barnabas Kindergarteners see Mrs. Claus at BAC!

Last Friday, the kindergarteners enjoyed Mrs. Claus, A Holiday Musical at the Beverly Art Center. They got involved during the interactive show and were thrilled to learn that all of their names were on the good list for Santa. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season!

- Mrs. Foley & Mrs. Reynders

Win Free St. Barnabas Tuition for a Year!Parents: How would you like a chance at free tuition for one stu-dent for an entire school year? We are now selling $100 raffle tickets for this very opportunity! The winner will be drawn at the Cheers to 95 Years gala, although you need not be present to win. Purchase as many tickets as you like online with Give Central here or when you register to attend the gala. Good luck, St. Barnabas!

Christmas at St. Barnabas SchoolSchool Christmas PageantFriday, December 14 @1:45 pm in the church All parents/families/parishioners are invited to attend! Our first, fifth and seventh-graders have been working hard to put on a great production!

Preschool Christmas Pageant December 18 @7 pm in the churchPreschoolers are so excited to share what they’ve learned with their families and friends! All are welcome!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Congratu-lations to all our band members and thank you to Mr. Stiak for another won-derful Christ-

mas concert last week! The Christmas countdown is upon us and we are excited about our Christmas Pageant tomorrow and Preschool Christmas Pag-eant next Tuesday! We invite you to attend either or both of these very special celebrations of Jesus’ birth.

I also want to draw your attention to the Capital Campaign update on following page. We thank everyone who has contributed to this campaign for the future of St. Barnabas School and Parish!

I want to express my thanks to the Men’s Club and all the host homes for the Progressive Mixer this year. Special thanks to hosts the Baudos, Crowleys, Lowerys, O’Keefes, and Roaches for volunteering to host this wonderful annual event for our parents, staff and parishioners!

Members of our staff gathered last week (left), wearing Pat Mac gear to celebrate the birthday and honor the leg-acy of Patrick McNamara, who would have been 21 this year.

In the spirit of teaching our junior high students to own their actions and strive to reach their potential, we want to remind parents that students should not be texting/emailing you or others on their iPads or any devices to go home or to bring missing items to school. Students who bring cell phones to school

must turn them off and keep them in their back-packs. To minimize disruptions, we also ask parents to refrain from texting your children throughout the day. Please call the office if you need to reach your child. Please review the cell phone policy from p. 46 of the Parent/Student Handbook below.

Finally, I’d like to invite you to follow us on Insta-gram @stbarnabasschool or link to our page here.

Have a wonderful week!

Elaine Gaffney

Principal’s Corner

Cell Phones/Electronic Devices/Smart Watches

Students are prohibited from carrying or using cell phones in school, AND at recess. All cell phones must be in the students’ book bag and turned off at all times. Cell phones not in book bags will be confiscated and the parent must pick up the cell phone. The cell phone cannot be used to take pictures in school or at any school event. The school accepts no respon-sibility for these phones. Cell phones are not allowed on school field trips.

Other than the school approved iPad devices for junior high students, portable media players, including wireless hand held devices, smart watchespagers and e-books are not permitted. Consequences for the use of restricted elec-tronic devices during school hours will subject the student to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion. The school is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen elec-tronic devices of any kind.

Students shall not utilize the communications capabilities of smart watches during school hours. If a student is found violating this policy: the watch will be confiscated, a parent must pick it up and the student will receive a written consequence.

 December, 2018  

Dear St. Barnabas Community:  

As we look forward to Christmas and reflect on all that we’re thankful for, we can’t help but be amazed at the over $3.9 million we have already raised for the Imagine. Innovate. Inspire. Capital Campaign thanks to all of you.  

We wanted to share with you an update on the Campaign to build the one-story Education Center and renovate the Church Hall. Over the past several weeks, we have seen both an increase in current pledges as well as new pledges from the recent mailing, nearing us ever closer to our original $5 million goal, but we still have some fundraising to do in order to meet that amount. Therefore, we have shifted our focus to a strategic effort to fundraise with alumni and foundation groups. This new focus will delay our groundbreaking, but we feel it is in the best interest of St. Barnabas to come to this project from a financial position of strength.  

We are beyond grateful for the support of everyone who has pledged. In the new year, we will move forward to the next phase with Newman Architects – construction and design documentation. We still need to secure $800,000 to $1 million to realize our vision. In the spirit of giving this holiday season, we ask those of you who would like to make a pledge toward the Campaign to visit https://www.givecentral.org/location/49 or contact the Rectory at 773.779.1166.  

Thank you for your time and your support of St. Barnabas School and Parish. May you have a blessed Christmas with your families and loved ones!  

Fr. James Donovan, Pastor Mrs. Elaine Gaffney, Principal jdonovan@stbarnabasparish.org egaffney@stbarnabasparish.org 773.779.1166 773.445.7711         10134 South Longwood Drive | Chicago, IL 60643 | 773.779.1166 | www.stbarnabasparish.org __________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Faith to IMAGINE Our Future. INNOVATE Our Space. INSPIRE Our Students. 

The 8th-graders had a wonderful time last week with grand-parents and parishioners at the Senior Luncheon. Here is some of what they’ve been working on in the classroom recently:

After learning about the Transfiguration of Jesus, Ms. Ruth’s 8th Grade Religion class created mock interviews with the apostles that were present for the event. Students always get creative and have fun with these! Click here to view a few of the videos (pictured, right) on our website!

In Mrs. Kerr’s 7th and 8th grade ELA classes, students re-cently presented their mock trial of The Tell-Tale Heart by Ed-gar Allen Poe (pictured, below). Students read the text, wrote arguments to support claims with relevant details and clear reasons, and researched possible mental illnesses. Dr. Mirjam Quinn even came in to speak with them about the character-istics of schizophrenia. Some students studied the trial pro-cess further and dressed in costumes inspired by their char-acters

for the trial. Students really enjoyed being able to learn in-depth about this story from many different perspectives!

The junior high teachers wish everyone a safe and relaxing Christmas break!

Spotlight on 8th Grade

Gym & Stage Etiquette Reminders

Parents/Guardians: During practices and games in the gym, students may not be on the stage or behind the curtain. There is no opportunity for supervision of students be-hind a curtain, which is unsafe. Also, equip-ment is kept backstage for use during the play that could get damaged.

Students may continue to sit on the edge of the stage if there is no room on the bleachers, , but they may not go on the stage itself or behind the curtain. Please also remind your students to own their actions and clean up after themselves. They should pick up wrap-pers, popcorn containers, drink bottles, etc. and place them in the trash. Thank you!

Reminder: No Band Until 2019!

St. Barnabas Senior and Junior Bands:There will be NO band rehearsal OR lessons on Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Have a wonderful Christmas Break!

- Mr. Stiak

The holiday season is in full swing in the Media Center and we have packed a lot of learning into our short time this month. Primary students have been intrigued by a variety of Christmas stories this season.

Our little elves have also been busy using their computer skills to decorate houses with holiday lights and create word search-es and crossword puzzles for all to enjoy.

Older students (bottom right) have been researching Christmas around the world, coding special holiday ornaments, creating Christmas pixel art and writing entertain-ing holiday stories.

Parents, please check at home for any books that may belong to St. Barnabas. Library books need to be returned before Christmas break so we can take an ac-curate inventory for 2019. Thank you for your help!

We both wish you and your family a very joyous holiday, a safe, enjoy-able and restful break, and a happy and healthy 2019!

~ Mrs. Carroll & Mrs. Davies

Scoop on Media

Shop Scrip for All Your Holiday Essentials!

The holidays are just around the corner - shop Scrip for all your holiday necessities!

No time to bake for the holidays but want something delicious? Buy Beverly Bakery Scrip! Just in time for the holidays, we are excited to offer Beverly Bakery in $10.00 denomination cards!

For the D.I.Y.-er on your gift list: Scrip carries Home Depot, JoAnn Fabrics, Staples and The Con-tainer Store. For the foodie in your life: Scrip offers Lettuce Entertain You, Horse Thief Hollow, Open Outcry, Porter Cullens and Darden Restaurants. For the hard-to-shop-for person: Spa Wellness, Visa or Mastercard gift cards. And don’t forget about our local vendors: Fox’s, County Fair, Running Excels, Rainbow Cone and many, many more.

Scrip orders are due by 9 am Mondays and returned to your student on Thursdays. Forgot to order on Monday? No problem, visit our check n carry on Thursdays in the gym vestibule from 6-7:30 pm.

Monday, 12/17 is the last chance to order Scrip before the holidays. The last check n carry in the gym vestibule will be Thursday, 12/20 from 6-7:30 pm. Scrip will resume Monday, 1/14.

Friday, 12/14Beth Ryan 11:06 am – 12:36 pmJulie Perfetti 12:29 – 12:59 pm

Monday, 12/17Jennifer White 11:06 – 11:36 am Lisa Barraco 11:06 am – 1:06 pm Mirjam Quinn 11:06 am – 12:06 pm Carly Hurd 12:29 – 12:59 pm Kara McKenna 12:29 – 12:59 pm Katie McManus 12:29 – 12:59 pm

Tuesday, 12/18Jeanne Byrne 11:06 am – 12:06 pm Jim Lakawitch 11:06 am – 12:36 pm Kristin Hilburger 11:06 – 11:36 amNicolette Martin 11:06 – 11:36 amDena Walsh 12:29 – 12:59 pm Julie McGrath 12:29 – 12:59 pm

Katie Noonan 12:29 – 12:59 pmSandra Woods 12:29 – 12:59 pmTim O’Brien 12:29 – 12:59 pm

Wednesday, 12/19Griselda Garibay 11:06 am – 12:06 pmJulie McGrath 11:06 – 11:36 amKathleen McShane 12:29 – 12:59 pmShannon Ryan 12:29 – 12:59 pm

Thursday, 12/20Lyndsey Paula 11:06 am – 12:36 pm Kristin Hilburger 12:29 – 12:59 pmMaggie O’Reilly 12:29 – 12:59 pmMegan Connolly 12:29 – 12:59 pmGriselda Garibay 11:06 am – 12:06 pm

Friday, 12/21Students Dismissed at 10 am. NO LUNCH.

Lunch Volunteer Schedule

Get your tickets NOW at:

https://www.cheersto95years.com

Church Christmas Transformation Needs Volunteers Like YOU!

It’s time for our annual Church Christmas Transformation! We will be decorating the church im-mediately after 12:00 mass on the 12/23. We will also be at church on Friday, 12/21 at 9:30 am to get a head start on decorating, in order to make Sunday a bit easier for people’s busy sched-ules. Please email Colleen Mulchrone at colleenm825@gmail.com if you can make it, and please spread the word!! We’d love to see you there!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

9Family Mass,

10 am

10Children’s

Choir Instrumental

Rehearsal, 3-4:30 pm

11 12All-School Mass,

8:45 am

1st Grade Field Trip, Little Red’s Holiday Adven-ture @Moraine

Valley

Children’s Choir, 3-4:30 pm

FSA Christmas Party

131:30 pm Dismissal,

After Care Available

14School

Christmas Pageant, 1:45 pm

15

16 17Children’s

Choir, 3-4:30 pm

2nd Grade Field to MSI

School Board Meet-

ing, 7 pm

18Pre-school

Christmas Pag-eant, 10 am (for school) & 7 pm

(for families) All Pre-school

Dismissed @10:50 am

19All-School Mass,

8:45 am

Children’s Choir Christmas Party,

3-5:30 pm

20 2110 am Dis-missal, No After Care

School Christmas Assembly (students

only)

22 Christ-

mas Break Begins! See you

Tuesday, January

8th!

23 24 25Merry

Christmas, St. Barnabas!

26 27 28 29

30 31 1 2 3 4 5

December School Calendar

 

 

Save the

Date St. Barnabas FSA

Father Daughter Dance

Friday, January 25th

7:00pm – 10:00pm

St. Barnabas Gym

More information

and theme reveal in January

Food

Dancing

Photo booths

Class pictures

 

 

Christmas Greetings from Bitty Buckeyes!

Session 2 Registration Now Open!

Bitty Buckeyes is a unique program designed for young children (18 months to 3 years of age) accompanied by their adult companions. Each session will expose children to language and motor skill development along with religious instruction through the use of fun, age-appropriate activities including interactive stories, sign language, fingerplays, songs, crafts, and exploratory play. (Siblings older than 3 years are welcome to attend at the “per family” rate, though class activities will be developed for 18 month to 3 year old children. Siblings younger than 18 months are welcome to attend free of charge.) Bitty Buckeyes classes meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, OR Thursdays from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the Early Childhood Building. Spaces are limited to 10 children for each day of every session and are offered on a first come, first served basis! You may register for all sessions at once or one session at a time. Please complete the registration information below and return it to St. Barnabas School (10121 S. Longwood) with your payment (payable to St. Barnabas) prior to the start of the session. Please contact Lyndsey Paula at bittybuckeyes@stbarnabasparish.org with any questions. Please register the following child(ren) for the Bitty Buckeyes class indicated below: Child’s Name Date of Birth / Child’s Name Date of Birth Mother’s Name Cell # Father’s Name Cell # Name of Caregiver attending with child(ren), if different than parent Home Address Home Phone Email Address Returning Bitty Buckeye Family? (Yes/No) Session 2 (12 weeks): $85 per student or $130 per family 1st / 2nd Choice: Tues. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): January 15th to April 2nd

1st / 2nd Choice: Wed. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): January 16th to April 3rd

1st / 2nd Choice: Thurs. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): January 17th to April 4th

Session 3 (5 weeks): $35 per student or $55 per family 1st / 2nd Choice: Tues. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): April 30th to May 28th

1st / 2nd Choice: Wed. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): May 1st to May 29th

1st / 2nd Choice: Thurs. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): May 2nd to May 30th

FAMILIES NEEDED

TO LIGHT OUR

ADVENT WREATH

CANDLES AT OUR

WEEKEND LITURGIES!

PLEASE SIGN UP ON

THE PARISH WEBSITE.

GO TO ST. BARNABAS HOME PAGE

CLICK ON SERVE THEN

CLICK ON VOLUNTEER THEN

CLICK ON LINK.

Click here to volunteer or go the Parish homepage > Serve > Volunteer > Link.

Thank you for your support!

Help us commemorate the95th Anniversary of our parish!For a limited time only, we are o�ering the opportunity to sponsor a street pole banner along Longwood Drive in front of school and church.

Celebrate your St. Barnabas Family – Commemorate a Class Year - Memorialize a Beloved Family or Classmate or Alumni

The deadline to sponsor a banner is November 18th. Only a limited number of banners are available, on a first come, first serve basis.

Show your St. Barnabas Pride!Proceeds from the banner sales will support 95th Anniversary events and the Imagine Campaign. Banners will be installed for a minimum of three years, along Longwood Drive.

For more information, or to sponsor your family, business,or alumni banner, email or call Terri Haymaker at:tthaymaker@sbcglobal.net or 773.330.7093

To share your gift intention with us, please complete the form and return to St. Barnabas Rectory or School. Completed forms and final copy are due by Sunday, November 18th for December installation. Payment can be made by check, payable to St. Barnabas, or online at www.stbarnabasparish.org.

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone Email

Payment made, $500: online enclosed

Signature Date

Copy for Banner(If submitting logo, please supply digital vector art)

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N A M E

ST. B

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