| Friday, January 16 | Sweetheart Soiree Dance, 7pm at the Gym | | Friday, January 16 | Black History Month Spirit Store Opens | | Monday, January 19 | NO School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | | Tuesday, January 20 | Weekly School Mass, 8:45am at Church | | Wednesday, January 21 | 2026-2027 Enrollment Commitment is due | | Friday, January 23 | $3 Charitable Dress Down Day: Get Behind the Vest | | Sunday, January 25 | Start of Catholic Schools Week: 10am Mass and 11:30am Open House | | Monday, January 26 | CSW Dress Down: Students Choice Apparel | | Monday, January 26 | Boys Volleyball Registration Closes | | Tuesday, January 27 | Weekly School Mass, Celebrating Our Grandparents, 8:45am at Church | | Wednesday, January 28 | CSW Dress Down: Red, White and Blue | | Wednesday, January 28 | 1:30pm Student Dismissal (1:20 PK) | | Friday, January 30 | CSW Dress Down: Spirit Wear | | Friday, January 30 | Fun Food with Home Run Inn | | Friday, January 30 | Trivia Night, 6pm at Gym | | Saturday, January 31 | Boys Basketball Pack the House, 5pm at Gym | | |
Sweetheart Soirée - Tonight
To all the girls and their dates attending the Sweetheart Soiree tonight, we wish you a beautiful evening. We hope it is filled with dancing, laughter, and makes for special memories. The dance begins at 7pm; please enter at the gym doors. Many thanks to the FSA and 6th-grade parent volunteers who have worked diligently to plan this special evening, and to all those who volunteered to help at the event or contribute treats.
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No School on Monday
There is no school this Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please take the opportunity to reflect on the life and work of this vital leader in the Civil Rights Movement. MLK Day is designated as a National Day of Service. Let's honor Dr. King's legacy through service and volunteerism. Helping out at an organization or with a neighbor in need, whether your acts are large or small, let them be filled with kindness and love.
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Welcome Ms. Wolf
Join us in welcoming our newest teacher, Ms. Elizabeth Wolf. Following a comprehensive interview process, Ms. Wolf has enthusiastically accepted the mid-year position for Junior High Math. Ms. Wolf joins us with teaching experience abroad and has recently relocated to Chicago. She is intelligent, engaging, and authentic, and we are honored to have her as part of our teaching team.
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Get Your Trivia Tickets
Friday, January 30, the School Board will host their annual Trivia Night in the Gym. The format was revamped last year with great success. You don't want to miss this fun night! Gather your team of six and order tickets today. Purchase Trivia Tickets.
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Enrollment Commitment
Thank you to the many families who have already returned their 2026-2027 enrollment commitment. We are grateful for your prompt response. If you have not completed your form, please do so by next Wednesday, January 21.
If you have an additional sibling at home that you plan to enroll for the first time next school year, please be sure to include their information so we may secure a spot.
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Financial Aid Application is Open
Financial Assistance applications are now open. We will accept submissions through April 15, 2026, and require the upload of your completed 2025 federal tax return and any supporting documents. Apply here. If you have any issues accessing the financial aid application, you may speak with a FACTS customer support representative by calling 866-441-4637. Notification of award decisions will be communicated to all eligible applicant families in May.
Buckeye Scholarship - Catholic families who are registered and active parishioners of St. Barnabas Church are potentially eligible for the parish's needs-based Buckeye Scholarship. Information regarding the scholarship can be found on the parish website.
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Black History Month
In February, we come together to celebrate, learn, honor, and cherish Black History Month. Our Culture Club, staff, and BHM Parent Committee are hard at work planning our School Mass to begin the month on Tuesday, February 3, and our School Assembly to close out the celebration on Friday, February 27.
To celebrate Black History Month, we invite all families to purchase spirit wear. T-shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks are available to purchase through February 1. 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. All proceeds will benefit Culture Club and UNCF. Shop the collection.
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Charity Dress Down - next Friday
Next Friday, January 23, all students are encouraged to contribute $3 for Get Behind the Vest and dress down in blue to show appreciation for our St. Barnabas police families and to support all members of the Chicago Police Department for their dedication. Contribute online or bring $3 cash to school.
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Pat Mac Day
Save the Date and make plans for a shave or hair trim! Pat Mac Day, celebrating the life and legacy of Patrick McNamara and supporting the St. Baldrick's Foundation will be on Friday, March 6 (an 11:50am dismissal day). Details coming soon on how your family can take part.
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Basketball Pack the House - Jan 31
Save the Date for Boys Basketball 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. Saturday, January 31 join us in honoring the boys!
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Flag Football
We love the excitement and enthusiasm for the upcoming spring season of Girls Flag Football! 7th and 8th grade girls who did not complete the December interest form but are still interested in participating, please connect with Flag Football Coordinator Matt Kreiter at m_kreiter@hotmail.com to learn about our upcoming skills clinics.
There is a possibility that JV 5th and 6th teams join the spring league. If your daughter is interested, please complete the interest form so we can properly gauge participation numbers.
A formal Team Snap registration will be shared in the coming weeks.
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Open House - Sunday, January 25
Please gather as a parish and school community for the 10am Mass. After Mass, visit the school to tour classrooms, then visit the gym for shared treats and conversation with leaders of our auxiliary boards and student activities. We ask each of you to think of your friends and neighbors and encourage any prospective families to register for a school tour! Learn more and help share the Open House details!
Desserts for Open House - Sunday, January 25
Please consider making a contribution of homemade or store-bought treats to share - cookies, small cupcakes, donuts, candies, brownies, etc. that can be shared with all current and prospective families at our Open House. Learn more and sign-up here to help out.
Grandparents Mass - Tuesday, January 27. Please invite grandparents to join the school community for our weekly 8:45am mass. Following the mass, grandparent guests are invited to a coffee reception in the school's Main Hall. Note - students will have an opportunity for a quick hello, but will not be seated with their grandparents during mass.
Honoring Veterans. As part of CSW, we honor our loved ones who have served in the Armed Forces with our Hall of Heroes. If you have a family member who has served or is currently serving in the military, please send in a photo along with this brief description sheet so we may honor them on our Hall of Heroes wall.
Vocation Panel - Friday, January 30. Each year, we host a panel of professionals to speak to our students about their careers. If you (or a friend or family member) are passionate about your job and interested in speaking with the students on Friday morning (~ 8:45am - 9:45am) please fill out the interest form.
Fun Food - Friday, January 30.
Friday, January 30, the FSA is coordinating Fun Food with Home Run Inn. On Fun Food days, our normal Country House Hot Lunch service is not available. The ordering window for Home Run Inn has now closed; all students must have a Fun Food order or bring a bagged lunch from home.
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Musical Auditions - Thank you to all the 6th - 8th grade students who auditioned for the upcoming Sister Act, Jr. musical earlier this week - we cannot wait to see your talents unfold on the stage! Many thanks to Rachel Groth for her time and leadership as the Parent Producer, and to Ms. Patty Green for sharing her creativity as the show Director.
ASE Winter Session - Week 1 of the ASE Winter Session was a huge success! Thank you to all the families for your support of the program and for entrusting your children to us. To the class leaders - our teachers and school parents - thank you for sharing your time. And to Ms. Anna Guerra, for managing all the behind-the-scenes operations.
Preschool Shadow - Thank you to the families who attended the Preschool Shadow Day earlier this week, and to all those who helped spread the word to their friends and neighbors. It was a successful day and filled us with optimism as we move into our busy admissions season. Many thanks to all of our Early Childhood teachers and aides for taking the time to carefully plan for a seamless day for our current Little Bears and Big Bears as we welcomed prospective students. The current preschool parents who shared their perspectives and our admin and maintenance teams for managing the details of the day.
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