Tonight - Pat Mac Party

As we wrap up our school-day Pat Mac events, we turn to the evening celebration! Guests from all over the Chicagoland area will visit our school TONIGHT for an epic St. Pat's Party to benefit Pat Mac’s Pack. Learn more and purchase your tickets!

Tomorrow - Basketball Championship

Boys basketball teams in 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are moving into their final round of games at the SSBL Championship Weekend. Games begin at 11am on Saturday at Marist High School. Come out and cheer on our Buckeyes. Game Schedule

Report Card Day!

Today, students are bringing home their Trimester 2 report cards. You may keep the printed report card for your records. Please sign and return the envelope to acknowledge your receipt.

Families must be in good financial standing for report cards to be released. If you did not receive a report card, please log into your FACTS account to ensure all tuition, including incidental expenses, is paid in full. Once this has been completed, please reach out our Business Manager Mrs. Reilly via phone 773-445-7711 ext 402 or reilly@stbarnabasparish.org so that we may get your student's report card sent home as soon as possible.

Internet Scam

On Wednesday, we sent an email to all school families sharing the details of a recent internet scam that is affecting school children in our area. This scam is advanced and mimics people the child already knows (and trusts). In this scenario, the child may be more likely to share a password, believing it to be a known friend or family member. We stress to you the importance of internet safety. If you have not already, please review the school message that was sent via email.

After School Opportunities

Registration is still open for a few after-school opportunities for our Buckeyes!

• MONDAYS - Junior Basketball (Kindergarten - Grade 2), led by Ms. Sadowski, Register.
• TUESDAYS - Chess Club (Kindergarten - Grade 8), Register.

Buckeye Scholarship Application

Sharing again: The Parish's Buckeye Scholarship applications are open and available via FACTS Grant/Aid. Applications are due by April 15 and require the submission of your 2024 tax return for completion. Learn more.

Lenten Season

Thank you to all who joined us for Ash Wednesday mass this week.

The Catholic Identity Committee has prepared a helpful resource guide for our families. There is a plethora of ideas for families to embrace the Lenten season, including a family calendar, Lenten ideas for busy families, ways to unplug, and a list of our many events. Learn more.

Easter Break

As we move closer to spring, we share a reminder of Easter Break dates.

• Wednesday, April 16 - 11:50am Dismissal, Easter Break Begins
• Monday, April 28 - Class Resumes

Black History Month

Thank you to all who helped support our Black History Month initiatives. With our spirit wear sales and dress down contributions our school community raised $2,440! From that, a $2,000 donation has been made to the United Negro College Fund and $440 will support our student Culture Club.

We finished out the month with our Black History Assembly. The positive energy in the gym was magnificent! Thank you to the students, staff, and parent volunteers that planned and executed the perfect wrap up to BHM.

Parker's Party

It was a chilly day for plunging - but Parker's Party supporters showed up! The Special Olympics fundraising site is still accepting donations if you would like to contribute.

Thank you to all who supported the apparel sales and the dress down day, which raised $2,544 for Team Parker's Party!

St. Joseph’s Day Mass and Table

On Saturday, March 22, all are invited to Church for St. Joseph’s Mass and Table. We will celebrate 4pm mass, and immediately following the mass, gather in the Church Hall for a pasta dinner and shared dessert. RSVP in the link

Lenten Food Drive

Throughout Lent, the parish is coordinating a food drive to support the Pro Labore Dei food pantry runs at St. Thomas More. Please consider contributing boxed food items such as pasta, cereal, and baking mix. Learn more