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September 7, 2017
Features:
Principal’s Corner
School Job Openings
Yearbook Pick-Up
PowerSchool Login
Spirit Wear Due Friday!
Homecoming 9.16 & Parade Route
Ms. Ruth Walks to Stop Diabetes
FSA Corner
Virtus @St. Barnabas
Archdiocese Souper Stadium Challenge
Family Mass Schedule
Scrip (New Manna)
Announcements:
School Calendar
ASE Class Sign-Up
Band Starts 9/14
Judy Lei Strings
Weber Irish Dance
Fall Soccer Reg.
FSA Meeting 9/14
Big Bucks Raffle
Bottles, Bites & Brews
Chess Scholars
This Week at St. Barnabas Dress Down Tomorrow for Harvey
In the spirit of “I am Third,” our theme for Service Learning this year, St. Barnabas will be holding a Dress-Down Day tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 8) to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Students may bring $3 to dress down in St. Barnabas gear or red and white school-ap-propriate clothing. Part of the funds raised will go directly to help Robinson Elementary School on the east side of Houston, whose students and school have been greatly af-fected by Harvey. Our attention was called to this school by a St. Barnabas youth ministry alum.
Another portion will be donated to the NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association), which is sponsoring a national fundraiser to help Catholic schools affected by Hurricane Harvey. Thank you for your support of St. Barn-abas and our efforts to help those in need.
This Week’s “I am Third” Ambassadors:
Kendi Freelain (7th): Mrs. Preabt said Kendi has been very wel-coming to our new students.
Lillian Hurd (K): Mrs. Foley noticed Lilly politely remind her neigh-bors to be silent in the hall by using a silent hand signal Kinder-garteners use.
Reagan McKenna & Milena Burnley (Pre-K): Mrs. O’Hara says these girls have been doing a great job of including our new students in their play.
Channing Hill (K): Mrs. Foley saw Channing identify the person who left a food container on his lunchroom table and return it to her politely.
Kenji Taylor (K): Mrs. Foley noticed Kenji helping to organize ev-eryone’s pencils point down in their cups before joining the rest of the class on the carpet.
Nathan Maclay-Ryan (K): Mrs. Foley shares that Nathan helped push in chairs at his table without being asked.
Judson Robinson Elementary School
Principal’s Corner Dear Parents/Guardians:
I look forward to seeing you all at tonight’s Back to School Night. There you will hear from our new pastor, Fr. Jim Donovan. Additionally, tonight I am excited to share with you our plans for this year and beyond at St. Barnabas. The evening begins in the church at 7 pm, and please remember that due to the presence of alcohol at the reception following, this is a parents-only event.
Morning Coffee with Principals & Mass, 9/20In an effort to further our students’ Catholic Identity and understanding of the Eucharist, 1st- 8th grade students attend mass weekly on Wednesdays.
We encourage all available parents and younger siblings to join us at the weekly 8:45 masses. On Wednesday, September 20th please join Mr. Walsh and me to kick-off this weekly gathering at the St. Barnabas Park, weather permitting, for an 8am cof-fee meet-and-greet prior to school mass. We will be attending once per trimester to chat with parents. We hope to see you there!
Big Bucks, our one annual school fundraiser raffle, kicked off last weekend when every school family received their 3 tickets (already paid for in their first month’s tuition) in their Info Sunday packets. Thank you to the many families who already turned in their tickets and to our Ticket Captains, Dominic Wizgird, Bonnie Flannery, Colleen Bilecki, and PJ
McGrath, who have additional tickets for families interested in selling more and be-ing included in addi-tional raffles!
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website and click under “Big Bucks.” Ten early bird winners will be drawn after 4 pm mass on 9/23, and the Grand Prize winner will be drawn at Bottles, Bites & Brews on 10/14. Remember: you must turn in to win!
Have a great week!
- Mrs. Elaine Gaffney
School Job Openings
St. Barnabas School is hiring for the Before/After Care program. Morning hours are 6:30 am-8:00 am daily and afternoon hours are 3:00-5:30 pm daily. Interested candidates do not have to work all shifts.
The position responsibilities include supervising students, facilitating fun activities in the af-ternoon, and creating a joyful and safe envi-ronment for our students. If you’re interested in applying please email our principal, Elaine Gaffney, at [email protected]
PowerSchool Login Home Today!
Parent PowerSchool log in information will be going home to each St. Barnabas family with the youngest/only child TODAY, September 7th.
Please check your child’s bookbag and/or fold-er. For Pre-School and Kindergarten students, Power School is used only to track attendance.
Did you Pick up Your Yearbook?
Mrs. Stanczak will be at Back to School Night tonight and the FSA Skating Party tomorrow night (Friday) so be sure to stop by if you ordered one last year and haven’t picked it up yet!
Spirit Wear Orders Due Friday!
Get ready for 2017 Homecoming on 9/16
with some new Buckeye Gear!
LIMITED TIME SALE closes Friday morning (9/8) at 9am in order to get orders ready for
the Pep Rally! Don’t delay. http://wcsshirts.com/barnabas
Orders will be sent home with your child by 9/14.
wcsshirts.com/barnabas
Come on out and support
your Buckeyes at Beverly Park! Games start at 12 pm!Food and drinks will be
available for purchase
Schedule9:30 am: Meet in school parking lot for car decorating
10:30 am: Homecoming parade to Beverly Park (*see next page for route)
12 pm: 4th grade game
1:30: JV game
3:00: Varsity game
Parade Route1. 103rd west to Longwood2. Longwood south to 107th3. 107th west to Leavitt4. Leavitt north to 106th5. 106th east to Hoyne6. Hoyne north to 103rd7. 103rd east to Seeley8. Seeley north to 101st9. 101st east to Damen10. Damen north to 100th11. 100th West to Maplewood
Please come out and cheer on our teams as we pass by your house!
Kerry Baudo [email protected] Coakley [email protected] Foster [email protected]
Homecoming 2017Saturday, September 16
FSA Corner
Be sure to check the weekly newsletter for what’s going on in FSA. It’s a great way to get involved, meet other parents and have fun with your family at St. Barnabas!
Upcoming Meetings:Thursday, 9/14, 7:30 pm (Rectory Porch)Thursday, 10/12 at 7:30 pm (Convent)Thursday, 11/16 at 7:30 pm (Convent)
Upcoming Events:TOMORROW! Friday, 9/8, Skating Party, 5:30-7:30 pm. To volunteer, please contact Shannon Foster at [email protected] or Molly Tracy at [email protected].
Virtus Training @St. Barnabas
Attention: Coaches, Catechists,School Volunteers, Youth Ministry Volunteers, all who work with children & youth, etc.
St. Barnabas will host a Virtus* Training “Protecting God’s Children” Session for new volunteers Thursday, September 20St. Barnabas Church Hall6:30 pm (please be prompt) – 9:30 pmDoors open at 6:00 pm
*Completion of this training is mandated by the Arch-diocese of Chicago for volunteers and staff who have contact with children.
WHO IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE VIRTUS TRAINING FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE?All adult school and parish volunteers & staff who have contact with children.
IS PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED?Yes. Please click this link for the compliance list and to register.
Note: Virtus Training is offered throughout the Archdiocese. If you are unable to attend the work-shop above, check the Virtus site for workshops at other nearby locations.
Questions? Please contact Matthew Furjanic through the parish Religious Education Office, 773-445-3450 or [email protected].
Ms. Ruth Walks to STOP Diabetes
Our very own 8th grade teacher Ms. Lauren Ruth will be walking in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes on September 23 at Didier Farms. Her fundraising page is linked here with more information about the event and Ms. Ruth’s commitment to stopping Diabetes. She has Type 1 Diabetes and battles it every day. Please consider supporting Ms. Ruth and this great cause!
Catholic Schools 835 N. Rush Street Chicago, IL 60611 tel 312.534.5200 schools.archchicago.org
September 8, 2017 Dear St. Barnabas Parents and Guardians,
We are thrilled to be participating in the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities new initiative, the Soup-er Stadium Challenge, this fall, an effort to help eliminate hunger in our community. As shared in the letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, and Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland, President of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Challenge asks every Catholic school student, teacher and staff member to donate (at least) one non-perishable food item to fill the shelves of Catholic Charities’ food pantries.
The goal is to collect enough food to fill every seat in Soldier Field…twice! This collection will provide more than 100,000 meals to Chicagoans in need. The Challenge has support from Solider Field and Charles Tillman, retired Chicago Bears cornerback, who has agreed to be the spokesman for the initiative.
As part of the Challenge, 6th grade teachers will also integrate hunger and food insecurity themes into their curriculum so this initiative moves beyond a food drive and into a learning and growing experience for our school children. As part of our participation in the Challenge our school will be entered into a drawing to win a variety of prizes, including autographed items from Charles Tillman, a tour of Solider Field, an American flag that has been flown over Solider Field, and more! If you would like to participate in the Challenge, please have your child bring in his/her donation(s) to their homeroom between Tuesday, September 12 – Friday, October 6. If you would like to make an online donation, please visit SouperStadiumChallenge.org. Every single donation helps; please give what you can. Together we can help eliminate hunger and make difference in the lives of those who are most in need.
Continued blessings,
Mrs. Jayne Douin
Mrs. Kerry Kerr
Souper Stadium Challenge
To participate, please have your child bring non-perishable food items to his/her home-room from Tuesday, Septem-ber 12 - Friday, October 6. To donate online, please visit SouperStadiumChallenge.org.
FAMILY IN FAITH MASSES10:00 am SUNDAY MASS
2017-2018
Families are especially invited to the 10 am Mass on the following Sundays …
September 17 – Back to School Mass – 7th Grade to take on roles
October 1 – 2nd graders will present Covenants for First Eucharist and receive a special book
October 22 – 8th graders will make a Confirmation Commitment
November 19 – 6th Grade
December 10 – 3rd graders will gather around the Table of the Lord.
February 11 – Farewell to the “Alleluia” at Mass to prepare for Ash Wednesday – 5th graders
March 18 – 4th Grade
April 22 – 1st graders to sing a song of praise and receive a blessing
Note: 6th – 7th – 8th Graders will also be invited to assist with the Women’s Center Baby Bottle Project in October and Operation Rice Bowl in Lent through the distribution & collection of Baby Bottles and Rice Bowl Materials.
St. Barnabas School is now partnered with Great Lakes Scrip Center.
Visit www.shopwithscrip.com to see a complete list of vendors. Local vendors will show up when you hit the “shop” tab as well.
St. Barnabas Scrip Program benefits:
• Families have the option to order online, on their mobile device, use a paper order form, and conve-niently buy cards from our check and carry on Thursdays in the gym vestibule from 6-7:30 pm.
• Scrip has the highest earning potential of all programs. St. Barnabas Scrip gives participants a 75% return on their purchases. Credits will be posted to tuition accounts in February & August.
It’s a perfect program for families to use in order to offset the cost of tuition.
To get started, participants need to enroll with Great Lakes (only one account per family). If other family members wish to purchase cards, they will have to use the school family account information. To activate an account, go to www.shopwithscrip.com. The St. Barnabas Scrip Enrollment Code is L2551L2F21192.
Create a username and password Sign up for PrestoPay: this is GL secure Automated Clearing House payment process. PrestoPay will allow participants to pay conveniently and easily on Shopwithscrip.com or MyScripWallet. BEWARE: That until you’re an established PrestoPay user, GL may hold up scripnow orders for Coordinator approval.
Download the MyScripWallet phone app: a mobile site supported oniPhone and Android devices.
ORDERING TIPS
When ordering, please be aware of what type of card you have chosen. Some cards come either as a physical card or as a scripnow. Scripnow are electronic cards that are sent via email. Look at the sym-bols offered when ordering.
When placing an order, you want to type HOW MANY cards you wish to receive. Please DO NOT PUT IN THE DOLLAR AMOUNT. If you want $100 worth of something with a $25.00 denomination, you would want 4 cards.
Online orders and paper orders must be placed by 9 am Mondays. If you have any questions or need assistance placing an order, please contact me at [email protected].
Sheri JendraSTB Scrip Coordinator
St. Barnabas Scrip Program Info2017-2018
No Cash and Carry Tonight (9/7)!
Due to Back to School Night tonight, there will be no Cash and Carry for Scrip. We will resume our regular Thursday night schedule from 6-7:30 pm in the gym vestibule next week.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
3 4Labor DayNo School
5 6Children’s Choir, 3-4:30 pm
7Back to School Night, 7 pm
8FSA Skating Party, 5:30-7:30 pm
9
10 11
12 13All-School Mass, 8:45 am
Children’s Choir, 3-4:30 pm
14First FSA Meet-ing, 7:30 pm on Rectory Porch
15 Homecom-
ing Assembly
16 Homecoming(Parade @10:30 am)
17Family Mass, 10 am
18School Pictures
19 20All-School Mass, 8:45 am
Children’s Choir, 3-4:30 pm
211:30 Dismissal, After Care Avail-able
FSA New Family BuddyPotluck
22 23Big Bucks Early Bird Raffle after 4 pm Mass
24 25School Board Meeting, 7 pm
26 27All-School Mass, 8:45 am
Children’s Choir, 3-4:30 pm
28High School Visits, 10 am-3 pm
First Communion Parent Meeting, 7 pm
29 30
September School Calendar
School Calendar Reminder
We are continuously adding new events, activities and schedule changes/updates to our school calendar; it is a fluid document. Please check here weekly for the most up-to-date information.
Sign Up for Weber Irish Dance!
Irish dance class will resume at St. Barnabas on Thursday, September 14th and will meet from 3:10-4 pm in the church hall. Class is open to boys and girls 5 years and older. New and returning students can register at the first class.
For information/registration please call or email Madeleine at 630-505-1799 or [email protected].
ASE ClassesSt. Barnabas is fortunate to offer a robust After School Enrichment (ASE) program which features classes for a wide variety of ages and interests!
Sign -up for ASE classes began this Sunday, August 27 and are going on now!
Fall 2017 class offerings include: Aerospace Engineering, Jr. Aerospace Engineering, Art Attack, Chess Club, Computer Math, Crazy for Collage, Dont Cry for Me Art from Argentina, Jewelry Making, Knitting, Nail Art, Shutterbugs Camera 101, Yoga, Young Entrepreneurs and Zumba Dance Party.
To check out class descriptions or for more information, go to the ASE sign-up page at: http://stbarnabasparish.classtrackonline.com/ct/client/home/upcoming_list?page=1.
Questions? Email Sherine McKenzie or Pippa Rom at [email protected].
Judy Lei Strings Program
The St. Barnabas Strings Program offers afford-able music instruction for students interested in playing the violin, cello, guitar or keyboard. All St. Barnabas students in K-8th grade are welcome to join the string orchestra program.
Instruction is provided by Judy Lei, who has many years of experience and teaches at several other area schools and the Judy Lei Music School located at 9500 S. Avers in Evergreen Park. Click here to sign up!
Attention Band Students & Parents: St. Barnabas Band Starts 9/14!
Band will begin for returning students on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Please report to your lesson according to the schedule below.
Please bring your old music, as well as your instrument beginning with this first session. We would like to get started immediately on the first day. The schedule will run for 2 weeks. A new schedule will be distributed then.
Looking forward to a most successful and musical year! Thank you,Mr. Stiak
BAND SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, SEPT. 148:46 All saxophones & brass 9:10 All flutes 9:32 All clarinets 9:55 All percussion & bells
BAND SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 7:25-7:50 FULL SENIOR BAND REHEARSAL 8:46 All percussion & bells 9:10 All saxophones & brass 9:32 All flutes 9:55 All clarinets
This is the final call for the fall 2017 “Saturday Soccer” registration. There is still space available for Pre-K through 4th grade to register for Saturday morning soccer. Registration will close on Sunday, September 3 so please register ASAP if you would like your student to participate. The link to register is below. First through Eighth graders playing in the St. Walter’s or Most Holy Redeemer leagues will receive more information from their coaches over the next week. The leagues will start sometime between September 6 and September 9. Full schedules will be distributed. St. Barnabas Saturday Soccer: • Traditional Saturday Morning soccer for preschool through fourth grade students on
the fields behind the convent. • 6 weeks of soccer fun learning soccer skills, getting exercise and playing games and a
St. Barnabas soccer t-shirt. • First weekend mini-skills camp with professionally licensed club coaches. • Program starts the weekend after Labor Day. • Register by selecting the “Saturday Soccer” option under the “Sport” selection at:
http://registration.buzz/barnabas/ o Kindergarteners with interest and ability in playing a more structured format
can sign up to play with the first and second graders. Please note in the registration comments if you have a kindergarten student who can play with the older age group.
• Cost: $15 per student, max of $40 per family. If you have any questions about the programs or what is best for your student, please email [email protected] to ask and I will be happy to help.
http://registration.buzz/barnabas/
NEEDS YOU THIS YEAR!
ARE YOU A NEW PARENT?
THOUGHT ABOUT IT BUT JUST HAVEN’T GOTTEN INVOLVED YET?
THIS IS YOUR TIME !!!
Please come to our next meeting and see what it is all about
Date: Thursday, September 14th at 7:30pm
Place: St. Barnabas Rectory (Porch)
Questions ???
Noelle Carson ([email protected])
We want to meet you and see if you would like to help us out!!!
More Reasons to Give. More Chances to Win.Only 2,000 tickets sold!
Grand Prize
$50,0002nd Prize
$20,0003rd Prize
$10,000
NAME__________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________
CITY____________________________ STATE________ ZIP______________________
PHONE_________________________________________________________________
EMAIL__________________________________________________________________
PLEASE SEND ME _________ TICKETS @ $100 EACH
Make checks payable to St. Barnabas.
Mail to: St. Barnabas 10134 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60643
S T. B A R N A B A S
Raffle
TO PURCHASE TICKETS... • Visit www.stbarnabasparish.org
• Call 773.445.7711
• Mail the form below to the rectory OR drop it in the Sunday collection. Ticket stubs will be mailed to you.
S T. B A R N A B A S
Raffle 2017Early Bird Drawings September 23rd
after 4:00pm Mass
Looking to sell a block of 5 or more tickets and become eligible for $5,000 Seller Prize?
Contact one of our Ticket Captains:
Colleen Bilecki: [email protected] Bonnie Flannery: [email protected] PJ McGrath: [email protected] Dominic Wizgird: [email protected]
HSELLER Prizes:
$5,000 for seller of Grand Prize ticket;
$2,500 raffle for 10+ ticket sellers
Drawing Saturday, October 14, 2017Winner need not be present
Chef Hour | 6:00–8:00pm$75 per person
Chef prepared tastes and wine pairings.Only 300 tickets will be sold.
Beer Garden | 8:00–midnight$20 per person
Join us for an evening with friends and neighborsenjoying delicious bites from local establishments with
cash bar, dancing, music and silent auction.The Big Bucks Raffle grand prize will be drawn during the night!
T H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R
Saturday, October 14th6 : 0 0 T O M I D N I G H T
St. Barnabas School10121 S. LONGWOOD DRIVE
visit stbarnabasparish.org or text BBB17 to 52182for tickets
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Develop your child's intellect through the fun game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both new and returning participants are welcome and will get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. There will also be a chess competition with prizes towards the end of the session! Each child will receive a participation medal and a chess keychain.
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Course Time: Mondays, September 25th - December 4th, 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM No class: 10/9 (10 Classes)
To sign up for Chess Scholars, please visit https://www.chessscholars.com/signup. You will need to enter the class code SBA9.25.17 in order to register. Please register by 9/15 for the early bird price of $125.00.
If you have difficulty registering, please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 or [email protected]
No refunds will be made, unless there is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control. It’s the parents’ responsibility to remind the children about the classes.
