Pack the House

TONIGHT - Friday, October 17, let's Pack the House for Girls Basketball as we honor the dedication and commitment of our 8th-grade athletes. We begin the night with 7th grade at 5:30pm. 8th grade games begin at 7:10pm. The theme for the night is neon - wear your favorite Buckeye gear or your brightest colors and glow bracelets. As a reminder, students should not be dropped off unattended. All children at Pack the House events should have a designated adult chaperone (parent, parent of a close friend, etc.). Learn more.

Room Parents

We are thrilled to announce our Room Parents for the year. We are thankful to all who offered to serve in this important role. Room Parents work throughout the school year to support teachers by coordinating parent volunteers for class parties, organizing gifts for teachers, and helping spread the word about important items. We thank the Room Parents for their support in building a strong school community. Our Room Parents have just been given contact information for their room assignments, and you can expect to hear from them in the coming week. View Room Parent Contacts.

Family Directory

The St. Barnabas School Family Directory is published through DirectorySpot. It is meant to connect us as a community and includes parent/guardian names, phone numbers, email addresses, along with students' names, grade levels, and homerooms. Only current St. Barnabas School parents, guardians, and staff are granted access to this password-protected directory. 

We recommend using the Directory Spot app for easy access via your phone. If you have previously used Directory Spot, log in with your existing username and password, and you will have access to the current school year directory. To set up a first-time access, view the set-up guide.

FSA

We are so pleased to introduce our new Family School Association Executive Board: President - Amy Leahy; Vice President - Karolyn Johnson; Communications - Gabrielle Dicianni; Treasurer - Patricia Lewis.

The FSA is an invaluable part of our school's fabric, and we welcome all parents within our school community to become involved. Positive enthusiasm and energy are always welcome, and we look forward to the fun and beneficial FSA initiatives that will unfold in the year ahead. The next meeting is Tuesday, November 11 at 7pm in the Main Hall. Learn more.

$3 Breast Cancer Dress Down

Dress Down in Pink next Friday, October 24! Students are welcome to participate in a $3 Charitable Dress Down in Pink to support breast cancer. Students should wear pink tops paired with jeans, leggings, or athletic bottoms. Donate online via credit card payment or bring $3 cash to school by October 24. Contribute online.

Lunch Bunch Session 2

Session 2 of Spark Lunch Bunch begins next week and is now open for registration. Spark Lunch Bunch, hosted by Julie Schultz of Align, is an optional group session for girls in Grades 4 - 5 and Grades 6 - 8; offered once a week during the lunch period. The relaxed and supportive “Lunch Bunch” gives girls the chance to pause, reflect, and practice tools for navigating friendships and conflicts. Learn more and register.

Scholastic Book Fair

Save the Date for this time-honored tradition! The Scholastic Book Fair will be held on November 12 and 13. The students will have the opportunity to attend with their classrooms and shop the collection. More details to come, including volunteer registration, student visit schedule, and how you can set up an online cash-free account. Huge thanks to Catherine Cassel and Nora Quartaro for organizing the event! 

Halloween Details

Halloween at St. Barnabas - whimsical, captivating, and busy! All the details you need to know are linked here, including the PK Celebration on October 29th, the Student Council’s annual pumpkin decorating contest, Halloween Parade, costume details, class parties, treat policy, and more. Learn about Halloween at SB.

Ofrenda Altar

In honor of Día de los Muertos, we will be creating a school-wide ofrenda to celebrate and remember our loved ones who have passed away. We invite all students and families to bring in a photo or a small item that represents someone special to their family. Please label each item or photo with your family name and homeroom so we can ensure everything is returned after the celebration. This beautiful tradition is a way for our community to come together in love, memory, and faith. Thank you for helping us create a meaningful display of remembrance.

The Buckeye Shop

Be sure to check out the new Buckeye Shop on our school website. Here you’ll find spirit wear, dress code-approved sweatshirts, and PE uniforms. With our initial launch, all orders placed by November 1 will be delivered (to school or home) by mid-November. We will then transition to print-on-demand, with a typical turnaround of around 3 - 4 weeks for most orders. Thank you to all the families who have already placed an order! Shop the collection.

Fun Food Deadline at 3pm Today!

The FSA is hosting Barraco's Fun Food on Halloween. Orders are due today - Friday October 17 at 3pm. Late orders will not be accepted. On Fun Food days, our regular hot lunch service is not available. All students must have either a Barraco’s Fun Food order or bring a bagged lunch.Place the student’s order for pizza, mostaccioli, or chicken tenders, and sign up to volunteer! Learn more and order.

Join the Band

Student Band (Grades 4- 8), with our new director, Mr. William Gula began today! If your child is interested in lessons in flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or snare drum, it's not too late to register. The band meets on Fridays during the school day; there will be no before- or after-school lessons. Details from Mr. Gula, including lesson structure, pricing, and registration information, can be found here.

Living Rosary

Please join us in prayer on Thursday, October 23 at 8:45am at the Church for the Living Rosary and communion service in partnership with our 7th-grade students. Learn more.

Athletes Mass

All are welcome as we gather in prayer and gratitude for the gifts of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship on Sunday, October 26, for the 10am Fall Athletics Mass. Our fall sport athletes are encouraged to wear their team jersey to mass. Learn more.

Witch Ride - Thank you to the Parent Foundation and all those who took part in the annual Witch Ride last night. We are grateful to each of you for your support of St. Barnabas teachers. Learn more about the Foundation.

Culture Club - Thank you to our Culture Club for leading a wonderful Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly. We are grateful for your creativity, leadership, and joy! 

Fundations Event - Thank you to all parents and guardians in grades K-2 who joined us for the Fundations learning event on Wednesday. We appreciate Mrs. Fitz for leading the evening, and we are grateful for an evening of collaboration and partnership.