| Friday, January 30 | Prayer Service for Peace & Solidarity, 5pm at the Church | | Friday, January 30 | Trivia Night, Doors Open at 6pm at the Gym | | Saturday, January 31 | Boys Basketball Pack the House, 7pm at the Gym | | Sunday, February 1 | Final Day to Order Black History Spirit Wear | | Tuesday, February 3 | Weekly School Mass, Honoring Black History Month, 8:45am at Church | | Wednesday, February 4 | 100th Day of School, PK - 2 dress down | | Friday, February 6 | NO School, Professional Development Day | | Sunday, February 8 | Book Sale at the Parish, 9am - 11am at the Church | | Monday, February 9 | Athletic Board Meeting, 7pm in the Media Center | | Tuesday, February 10 | Weekly School Mass, 8:45am at the Church | | Tuesday, February 10 | FSA Meeting, 7pm in the Innovation Center | | Thursday, February 12 | Science Fair Parent Viewing and Award Presentations, 8:15am in the Gym | | Friday, February 13 | Valentine's Day Observed, Dress Down in Valentine's colors. | | |
Trivia Tonight
Many thanks to our School Board for organizing tonight's Trivia Night. To all those attending, thank you for supporting St. Barnabas School; we wish you all a fun evening! Doors open at 6pm, Trivia begins at 7pm. You're welcome to bring your own food. Drinks will be available for purchase (cash or PayPal), and outside alcohol is not permitted. Limited spots (for team tables of 6) may be available for walk-in, stop in if you're free!
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Prayer Service Tonight
The Parish Peace and Justice committee welcomes all to a prayer service tonight at 5pm in the Church. Families are invited to gather for peace and solidarity with the people of Minnesota. The service will conclude prior to the start of Trivia Night. Learn more.
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Pack the House on Saturday Night
This Saturday, we celebrate Boys Basketball with our 8th Grade Pack the House! We honor the commitment and dedication of our 8th grade students-athletes as their final St. Barnabas basketball season draws to a close. Games begin at 3:10pm with 5th White and continue throughout the afternoon, including additional 5th, 4th, and 7th grade games. 8B plays Mt. Greenwood at 7:20pm, followed by 8A vs. Cardinal Bernardin at 8:10pm. The theme for the event is beach attire!
As a reminder, all children must have a designated adult chaperone at Pack the House events!
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Black History Month Begins!
SPIRIT WEAR - Orders are due by this Sunday, February 1
Our Culture Club is selling t-shirts and sweatshirts, with proceeds benefiting the Culture Club and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). All items will be delivered in mid-February in time for students to wear them at the BHM Assembly and any Friday Spirit Wear Days throughout the year. Order BHM Spirit Wear by end of day Sunday, late orders will not be accepted - don't delay!
SCHOOL MASS - Tuesday, February 3 at 8:45am
Join us in the Church for our 8:45am school mass as we honor black history and culture and their impact on our Catholic faith.
CALL FOR PERFORMERS
All students in grades 1-8 who are interested in performing a dance at the February 27 Black History Month assembly are encouraged to participate. Interested students should register in advance and commit to attending all rehearsals. Practices will be parent-led and held in February. Learn more and register.
$3 CHARITABLE DRESS DOWN - Friday, February 27
Students may wear BHM Spirit Wear, HBCU spirit wear, or any school-appropriate apparel in black, red, green, or yellow. Donate online or bring $3 cash to school by Friday, February 27. Contribute online
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSEMBLY - Friday, February 27 at 1:45pm
We will close out the month with our Black History Student Assembly. Due to the limited seating capacity in the school gym, we must limit attendees to parents of those performing at the assembly.
View all the Black History Month details
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100th Day of School
On Wednesday, February 4, we celebrate our 100th Day of School. We invite our young Buckeyes (Preschool - Grade 2) to dress down as "100-year-olds" in honor of this milestone day.
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Calendar Reminder
A reminder that there is NO school for our students next Friday, February 6. Our teachers will be attending a Professional Development Day.
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Tax Documents
In preparation for tax season, families are able to pull necessary tax documents directly from their FACTS Tuition Management Account to claim the Illinois Education Expense Credit.
- sign in to FACTS
- at the FACTS Financial Home, click "View Details"
- select “Payment Summary”
- select the required year, then "Print"
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Book Drive
Former St. Barnabas principal Sr. Carol Mucha, RSM, will host a book sale after both Sunday Masses on February 8 to raise funds for various ministries in Chicagoland. Sr. Carol was principal of St. Barnabas School from 1988 - 1993, and many alumni parents remember her with great fondness. We invite you all to join us for Mass, then support Sr. Carol and her mission work.
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Jr. High Science Fair
Parents, younger siblings, and family members are welcome to view and attend the Junior High Science Fair at 8:15am on Thursday, February 12. Learn more.
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Valentine's Day Observed
On Friday, February 13, we celebrate Valentine's Day. Students are welcome to dress down in Valentine’s colors (red, white, pink).
Bringing a Valentine's card or small favor for classmates is optional. If bringing Valentines to share, please ensure every student in the homeroom receives one. If needed, you may confirm the number of students in the class with the room parent. Absolutely NO edible treats or candy are permitted as favors. Thank you for your cooperation.
Some homerooms, especially in younger grades, may host classroom parties during the last period of the day (2pm - 2:45pm). Please keep an eye out for party news from the room parent or homeroom teachers. A reminder that all parents volunteering at school for class parties must be current in their Virtus Volunteer requirements. For some people, these requirements expire mid-school year; please log in and confirm you are compliant.
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The Athletic Board looks forward to welcoming all Buckeyes to the gym on Saturday for Boys Basketball Pack the House!
Co-Ed Spring Soccer (Grades K - 8) - Season begins in mid-March and runs through May. Learn more about specific program details and register > Soccer Registration.
Girls Flag Football (Grades 5 - 8) - Season begins in March and runs through May. Registration will launch next week!
Interest in Co-Ed Flag Football (K - 3), Fall of 2026 - The Athletic Board would like to gauge interest for a Grades K - 3 Co-Ed Flag Football league for next fall. Games will be held at the Marist HS indoor facility in Palos Heights. The season is expected to run 6 weeks (2 games every Sunday with two 20-25-minute halves). Several grammar schools in the area will participate in the new league hosted by Marist. Current PK 4 - Grade 2 families, please share your feedback.
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Presidents’ Day Ice Skating Party - On Monday, February 16, the FSA welcomes all school families to the Morgan Park Sports Center for the annual Presidents' Day Ice Skating Party. Free skate rental for all, compliments of the FSA, 10am - 12pm. Learn more
Horse Thief Hollow Eat & Earn - Enjoy a meal at Horse Thief Hollow, and they'll donate 10% back to St. Barnabas School! Mention "Buckeyes" when placing your dine-in order anytime February 16 - 22. Learn more.
Mother Son Bowling - The Mother Son event is making its return! Sunday, April 19, from 5pm - 7pm at Arena Lanes for Cosmic Bowling! Learn more and purchase your tickets!
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Catholic Schools Week - This has been a week of community-building, celebration, and reflection, all rooted in our shared commitment to Catholic education. We thank each of you for choosing St. Barnabas and for the time, energy, and enthusiasm you contributed to make this a memorable and meaningful week.
Faith - To our students and families who attended our Sunday and Tuesday masses, thank you for joining us in prayer.
Volunteers - We had over 100 parent and student volunteers helping at our Open House Mass and School Tours, over 15 parents and community members joined us for the Vocation Panel, and we anticipate a large number of volunteers at this afternoon’s Fun Food. Thank you for bringing your positivity and warmth. We simply could not do it without you.
Community - To all the loved ones who attended our Grandparent Mass and Reception, you brought huge smiles to the faces of our entire school. It was incredibly special to have grandparents experience life at St. Barnabas.
Reflection - To everyone who contributed to our Hall of Heroes wall, thank you for sharing your photos. We are humbled by the sacrifice and commitment of those who serve our country. We also extended a warm thank-you to 8th-grade students Mary Herber and Flannery McGowan for bravely and articulately speaking at our Sunday and Tuesday Masses about what a Catholic education means to them.
Celebration - To our students (and parents) for bringing their creativity and support to our dress down days this week, thank you for bringing the spirit!
Generosity - Thank you to Caitlin Andersen, Mary Kelly, and the FSA for hosting a teacher-appreciation luncheon on Thursday; the buffet was a welcome treat and was loved by all! And to the School Board for greeting our staff at school on Friday morning with a breakfast, it was a welcoming way to start our day.
Commitment - To our Student Council leaders, for your attention, planning, and time. You consistently show up to support our students and staff with enthusiasm and dedication. Thank you for serving as role models of service.
Care - To our teachers and staff for bringing energy and flexibility to this week. Catholic Schools Week is jam-packed, and we thank you for embracing it!
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Luminaries - In December, we held our annual Christmas Luminary Project. This service project, led by our 8th-grade students, parents, and Mrs. McGowan, inspires us all to find hope and motivation in serving others, just as Jesus calls us to do. This year's project raised $2,580 in direct support of the Sheridan Fund. The Sheridan Fund was established to support school families experiencing hardship by offering financial assistance, comfort, and strength. | | | |
Get Behind the Vest - Thank you for your support of our Get Behind the Vest Dress Down. $1,103 was raised to help purchase bulletproof vests for Chicago Police Officers! | | | | |
We are a community of unique learners, always growing and learning.
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