PowerSchool Access

Today is the final day of Trimester 1. PowerSchool access will be temporarily blocked from 2:30pm today until November 22 as we close out the grading system and prepare report cards for distribution. Report cards will be sent home next Friday, November 22.

Funeral for Officer Martinez

We are incredibly saddened by the tragic death of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez; please join us in praying for Officer Martinez and his beloved family, friends, and co-workers. On Monday morning, the funeral procession will travel from Blake-Lamb to the St. Rita Chapel. Our Administration and Student Council will stand at 101st Western Avenue to offer our community’s support during the procession. The rest of our staff and students will remain on campus and will prayerfully reflect and offer a moment of silence to Officer Martinez.  

We know some of you may wish for your children to share in the funeral procession. If you would like to pick your child up at 9:15am so they may attend the procession with a family member, please complete this Google Form by Sunday night.

May God bless Officer Martinez and all police officers who heroically serve our community,

Junior High Presentation

Please join us for a helpful and important evening, "Navigating the Teenage Years," by Sarah Kolkmeyer, on Tuesday, November 19, at 7pm in the Church. Ms. Kolkmeyer will offer practical strategies and insights for thriving in the teen years. Junior high students and parents/guardians (and high school siblings) are all encouraged to join us, and any junior high student in attendance will receive a dress-down pass! Learn more.

School Musical Annoucement!

Nothin' But a Good Time!! Save the date for our upcoming spring musical, Rock of Ages, April 3 - 5, 2025. This year, grade-level participation requirements have changed to accommodate our growing number of theater participants. 

Rock of Ages is open to cast members in grades 6 - 8 and crew members in grades 5 - 8. Cast auditions will be held January 8 and 9. Rehearsals will be January - March on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 5pm.

Students in Grades 4 and 5 are invited to begin their St. Barnabas theater experience with a workshop featuring the songs and scenes from Hercules. Rehearsals will be in January and February, on Tuesdays after school, with a performance on Thursday, February 13.

Check out all the details HERE and REGISTER for Hercules and Rock of Ages (Cast and Crew) by December 16.

Eat & Earn with Home Run Inn

Celebrate Thanksgiving week with an easy dinner from Home Run Inn Pizza to benefit St. Barnabas!

30% of sales will be donated to the FSA. Orders are due by November 20 for pickup at HRI on Western November 25, 26, and 27. Learn more.

Charity Dress Down

On Monday, November 25, we invite all students to contribute $3 and dress down to support the Christmas Without Cancer organization. Christmas Without Cancer brightens the holidays of local families impacted by a cancer diagnosis. CONTRIBUTE online, or bring $3 cash to school.

Hiring! Gym Supervisor

The Athletic Board is seeking a part-time, paid gym supervisor. Responsibilities include opening and closing the gym for athletic events, managing concessions inventory, and coordinating parent volunteers and teen scorekeepers. Interested candidates should contact the Parish Business Manager, Elisabeth McNamara, at emcnamara@stbarnabasparish.org.

Progressive Mixer

Always a night for incredible fun - tickets to the 18th Annual Men's Club Progressive Mixer are now on sale for the Saturday, December 7 event. Advance tickets are required, and the event is expected to sell out. Are you interested in leading a group? The Men's Club is looking for people to corral the groups from house to house. Reach out to Patrick Doig at phdoig@gmail.com if you're interested in be a leader. Purchase event tickets today on Give Central.

100th Anniversary Raffle and Auction

Next weekend is the parish's 100th Anniversary Gala. If you're not attending, you can still join the auction bidding and raffle from home! 

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS! You don't want to miss this opportunity for a chance at free tuition for the year. Only 250 raffle tickets will be sold ($75 each). The drawing will take place on Monday, November 25.

BID ON THE AUCTION from home with opportunities for Breakfast with Santa, a Core Fitness package, and more!

Thanksgiving Food Drive

For forty years, The Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry has been serving those in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Hunger can sometimes feel invisible in our neighborhood, but the lines at the pantry tell a different story. We continue our annual tradition of supporting this wonderful organization. To balance our donation, we invite each grade to bring from the designated list of contributions. Thank you for your support and for serving as the hands of Christ.

Thanksgiving Break Schedule

As a reminder, we will dismiss from school at 11:50am (11:40 for PK) on Tuesday, November 26. After Care is not available. The school will be closed for the remainder of the week, and class resumes on Monday, December 2.

Thanksgiving Day Mass

All are welcome to gather for Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 28, at 10am in the Church. We invite you to bring a non-perishable food item to add to the Offertory Procession.

All food collected will be used to replenish the shelves at three local food pantries. Learn more.

Book Fair - Thank you to the parents who generously contributed their time to the FSA-sponsored Scholastic Book Fair. A big thanks to Carolyn Burke, Nora Quartaro, and Catherine Ryan-Cassel for leading the fair!