| Friday, March 13 | Registration Deadline: 8th Grade Golf, online | | Saturday, March 14 | Parish St. Patrick’s Day Mass & Reception, 4pm in the Church & Church Hall | | Sunday, March 15 | Join the South Side Irish Parade Float, 11:15am | | Sunday, March 15 | Registration Deadline: Junior Basketball, online | | Sunday, March 15 | Parent Foundation March Madness Brackets Begin, online | | Monday, March 16 | No School | | Tuesday, March 17 | Weekly School Mass, Feast of St. Patrick, 8:45am in the Church | | Friday, March 20 | Summer Camp Registration Launches | | Friday, March 20 | Advertising and Well Wishes Due for Sister Act, Jr PlaybIll | | Friday, March 20 | Last Day to complete 5 Essentials Survey, online | | Saturday, March 21 | St. Joseph’s Day celebration, beginning at 3pm in the Church & School | | Monday, March 23 | Theater Workshop Begins, Grades 4- 5, 3pm at School | | Monday, March 23 | School Board Meeting, 7pm in the Media Center | | Tuesday, March 24 | Weekly School Mass, 8:45am in the Church | | Wednesday, March 25 | 1:30pm Student Dismissal (1:20 PK) | | Wednesday, March 25 | Hoops for Humanity, 1:30pm in the Gym | | Friday, March 27 | School Stations of the Cross, 1:45pm in the Church | | Saturday, March 28 | Boys VB Pack the House, evening event in the Gym | | |
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Please join the St. Barnabas Parish and School to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend.
SATURDAY - Join us for a special 4pm Mass at the Church, followed by a soda bread reception in the Church Hall. Learn more.
SUNDAY - All are welcome to march with the St. Barnabas float in the South Side Irish parade! Please gather at 103rd and Western at 11:15am. Learn more.
MONDAY - No School. We hope you all enjoy a restful day!
TUESDAY - Please join us for our Tuesday 8:45am School Mass celebrating the Feast of St. Patrick. Students should wear their regular/gym uniform, but are welcome to accessorize with green socks, bows, headbands, or simple Irish accessories.
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5Essentials Survey Deadline
Please take a few moments to complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey, administered by the Archdiocese of Chicago in partnership with the University of Chicago. This survey is a valuable resource for our school and we currently only have responses from 3% of parents! The deadline to complete the survey is March 20. Please begin the 5Essentials Survey.
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Policy Reminders
Uniform Reminders - With the changing spring temperatures, we encourage all students to keep a uniform-approved crewneck or quarter-zip sweatshirt in their locker or book bag at all times. View the uniform regulations.
Safety Reminders - We are seeing an uptick of parents/caregivers and students not adhering to the safety standards; this is a concerning and important matter:
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NO Longwood Drop-Off - Cars are not permitted to stop for a quick drop-off or park anywhere along the east side (school side) of Longwood between 100th - 102nd St. Please do not stop and allow students to exit your car in front of the Early Childhood Building (former Convent) or in front of the school.
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NO crossing the middle of streets - Do not allow students to cross Longwood, 101st Street, or 101st Place in the middle of the street. Please cross streets only at stop signs and crosswalks. For everyone's safety, ensure your family is following this important rule.
The complete arrival and dismissal procedures are outlined on our website.
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Parent Foundation March Madness
The Parent Foundation is hosting a March Madness Split-the-Pot in support of St. Barnabas teachers. The entry fee per bracket is $25, and you may enter as many times as you like. 50% of the total money collected goes to the St Barnabas Parent Foundation. 50% goes to the prize pool. The link and password for the brackets will be sent out on March 15. You must complete the Google form and submit payment by midnight on March 18 to participate. Learn more and register.
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St. Joseph's Day
On Saturday, March 21, please join us for a special St. Joseph’s Day celebration!
We begin in the School’s Main Hall at 3pm, where Award-winning author, journalist, and poet Judith Valente will share insights from her book, The Italian Soul: How to Savor the Full Joys of Life. We are honored to have Ms. Valente present at St. Barnabas; all are welcome to enjoy this free program.
After the presentation, head to the Church for the 4pm Mass honoring St. Joseph. At 5pm, gather in the school lunchroom for a celebratory pasta dinner. Learn more.
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Theater Workshop - 4th & 5th Grade
Students in Grades 4 - 5 are invited to join Ms. Sanchez for a six-week theater workshop to learn all about what it takes to create a fantastic stage production! Students will learn all about theater, including stage production and choreography. The Theater Workshop will meet on Mondays from 3pm - 4:30pm beginning March 23. At the end of the workshop, students will perform a short showcase for family and friends, tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 15th. Learn more and register today.
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Support Sister Act, Jr.
Our school musical - Sister Act, Jr will be held at the end of April. You don't want to miss this incredible show!
Show Times - Thursday, April 23 at 7pm, Friday, April 24 at 7pm, and Saturday, April 25 at 5:30pm.
Sponsor the Ad Book - The play ad book is the perfect opportunity to support the arts at St. Barnabas while advertising your local business! A range of offerings is available, and commitment is due by March 20. For questions, please contact Ad Book Coordinator Michelle Brett at mtbrett4@gmail.com. Learn more about the Ad Book.
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Hoops for Humanity
Student Council will host its annual Hoops for Humanity 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Wednesday, March 25, at 1:30pm (early-dismissal day). All students in grades 5-8 are invited to participate. Each team playing in the tournament will nominate a charity, and proceeds from the tournament will be given to the winning team's charity. Printed registration form and payment should be submitted to Mrs. McGowan, Room 204, no later than Monday, March 23. The cost to participate is $2 per player. View the details and registration.
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Stations of the Cross
On Friday, March 27 at 1:45pm our 8th grade students will lead our School Stations of the Cross. We encourage families to join us for this meaningful religious devotion. Learn more.
No Spirit Wear this Friday, due to the solemnity of the occasion, we ask all students to wear their regular uniforms.
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Purchase Your Mother Son Tickets!
The Mother Son Bowling Party hosted by the FSA will take place on Sunday, April 19, at Arena Lanes. Remember to order your tickets!! Purchase in Membership Toolkit
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Summer Camp
Save the Date for June summer camps offered by St. Barnabas teachers, the perfect way to ease into the summer routine. Registration will launch on Friday, March 20, and camps will be held the weeks of June 8 and June 15. View the offerings.
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Boys Volleyball Pack the House
Join us Saturday, March 28, in the gym as we celebrate the commitment of our 8th Grade Boys Volleyball athletes. The evening begins with 6th grade at 5pm, followed by 7th White and Red. 8th Grade takes on St. Linus at 7:30pm! View all the game times.
All 8th-grade students and their parents are invited to a post-game reception at The Vineyard. $15 per person included pizza and pop. Cash bar.
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High School Volunteers Wanted
High school students interested in sharing their time with our Junior Basketball program are appreciated! Sessions are held on Sunday afternoons, and students will be issued credit for service hours. Interested students should contact Jr. Basketball Coordinator, Patrick Doig, at phdoig@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Events
There are several upcoming events this Lenten Season, coordinated by the Parish. Be sure to check out the parish eBlast that is emailed every Friday morning to all parishioners.
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Pat Mac Day - Last Friday was a day for impact, courage, commitment, faith, and love. Our school community rallied and raised $36,000 for Pat Mac Day! Thank you to the many families who supported our dual mission of Pat Mac’s Pack and St. Baldrick’s Foundation and helped their children understand the joy of charitable giving. Enjoy pictures from the day in our online gallery, password: Buckeyes
Congrats to our top fundraisers for their truly remarkable efforts in earning over $1,000:
- Craig McShane - $2,304.90
- Colin Kloeppel - $1,968.56
- Cecilia Hurd - $1,706.28
- Alex Walsh - $1,656.26
- James White - $1,648.15
- Lucy Hohenadel - $1,561.67
- Liam Carpenter - $1,227.02
- Olive Reichard - $1,085.64
- Team Molly & Olivia O’Connor - $1,713.13
Team Arlin & Greyson Bliefnick - $1,066.50
Thank you to Ms. Grace Sadowski, Shannon Griffin, and Colleen Youpel for leading the efforts; to committee members Maureen Cooney and Laura O’Hara for your support; to Kevin White for MCing the day; to Meghan Jones for capturing the memories; and to the numerous parents who volunteered to help on the day of the event. If you took pictures during our Pat Mac Assembly you would like to share, please email images to Ms. Sadowski.
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