Saints Among Us, This Afternoon

A relic of Saint Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, along with relics of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi, will be presented at the Church this afternoon as part of a relic tour throughout the Chicago area. Archbishop Emeritus Domenico Sorrentino from Assisi and Sr. Alessandra, Chancellor of Assisi, will accompany the relics. 

Our 1st - 8th grade students will gather in the Church at 1:45pm to learn about the relics and share in a prayer service and veneration; parents are welcome to join. Throughout the afternoon and evening, the relics will remain on display in the Church for anyone who wishes to pray and reflect. Learn more

No School Monday

We wish you all a wonderful Labor Day weekend and remind you that there is no school on Monday. We look forward to our students’ return on Tuesday.

Upcoming Due Dates

A reminder of some upcoming deadlines:

• Due Today - Become a Room Parent
• Due Today - 8th Grade Parent Form
• Due Saturday - Register for Fall Golf (Gr. 5 - 8)
• Due Sunday - Buckeye Shop Uniform Orders
• Due Tuesday - Service Day Registration
• Due Tuesday - email your first-day pictures to Beverly Review Back to School issue

Service Day

On Tuesday, all student and chaperone Service Day registration forms are due. We require a form for every student (PK - 8), but registration works a little differently for younger grades than for older grades. 

For Grades PK - 3, the form serves as permission and agreement to participate in service work, and also allows parents to register as a chaperone if they wish to join us.

With site choice for Grades 4 - 8, it can feel more time-sensitive to secure your preferred site, and we appreciate your prompt attention. We have received registration from almost every 4th - 8th grade student. 

Complete Service Day Registration

We are also seeking donations! Gently used books (all ages), shoes (all sizes), crayons, and dog care items - treats, food, toys, and leashes. Learn about the contributions.

Big Bucks News

Help us reach our Big Bucks 2,000-ticket goal by sharing the details with your friends and family. Share the purchase link by text, email, or social media! Give Central purchase link

We would also like to thank our ticket captains for their enthusiasm and commitment in supporting the raffle. Big Bucks, which raises $100,000 per year for our operating budget, is a huge benefit to our school, and their support is integral to meeting our goals. If you'd like to learn more about Big Bucks or want to purchase a ticket from one of our captains, please contact them directly. View the Captains

Congrats to Early Bird Winners: Last night, at Back to School Night, five lucky winners took home $1,000 each at the Early Bird Raffle. All ticket stubs go back into the pool for another chance to win the Grand Prize on September 26. Congrats to: Shrader Family No. 1268, Meghan Jones No. 1628, Dave Gulley No. 0416, Katina Smith No. 1462, and Michele Vinezeano No 1193.

Safety Reminders

As we settle into the school year, we urge each family to review walking, biking, and driving procedures when traveling to and from school. A few key points we want to highlight:

Crosswalks Required: Please only use the designated crosswalks on Longwood Drive. Children (and parents/caregivers) should never cross Longwood in the middle of the street. 
Biking: Bikes must be walked on campus; no riding on the sidewalks surrounding school or when crossing the streets with a crossing guard. Also, please ensure your child has a bike lock and knows how to use it.
East Side of Longwood: Cars are forbidden from parking or dropping off on the east side (school side) of Longwood.
Parking Lot Guidelines: Enter the lot from Walden, and please be patient and drive very slowly. If parking, use the middle two lanes for entry. Use the last lane, closest to the playground, for exit. The first lane, closest to the school, is primarily for drop-off. Enter from Walden, and pull all the way up to the front of the school for quick child drop-off.
Crossing Guard Help: We occasionally need a substitute crossing guard. If you have a little extra time at drop-off or pick-up and would be willing to help, please email Ms. Grace Sadowski.

Overview of Parish Staff

To better serve the St. Barnabas faith community, the parish has restructured its staff positions. Details about the role of each parish staff member, along with a letter from Fr. Homero Sánchez, can be found here > Parish Staff Overview

September 26 - Save the Date!!

Saturday, September 26 is a day to celebrate all things St. Barnabas and the incredible community we are. Be sure to make space on your calendar to join us!

• Mums Sale - Saturday morning, 9am - 12pm: Fill your front porch, or make someone's day and gift them a beautiful fall mum from the FSA's annual flower sale. Pick up your pre-ordered mums on the convent grounds. $12 for large 9” pots. Order today.
• Parish Mass - Saturday, 4pm - 5pm: Please join us for the 4pm Parish Mass. We will be honoring our student-athletes, and all fall sports athletes are encouraged to wear their team jersey. We will also be blessed with the beautiful voices of our Children's and Adult Choirs. It's one of the best Masses of the year, and we hope to see you all there!
• Fall Fest - Saturday evening, 5pm - 10pm: After Mass, head over to the parking lot and school grounds for an all-ages celebration - drinks, food, and games. View the invite.
• Big Bucks Raffle - Saturday evening, ~ 7pm: The Grand Prize drawing takes place during Fall Fest! Who will have the winning ticket? $10,000, $20,000, or $50,000 could be yours. Purchase a chance!

Class Pictures Next Week

Next Friday, September 11, VanGogh School Photographers will be here to photograph PK - Grade 7 students. Students should wear dressy attire (collared shirt, sweater, simple dress, etc). After Picture Day, families will be sent a link to view their child's online gallery. Learn more.

PK 4-Day Students: Please email your homeroom teacher directly to discuss the option that best suits your family. Students are encouraged to stop by and have their picture taken on September 11 or have it taken on Tuesday, October 27, "Retake Day".

8th Grade: Save the date for the Graduation Portraits on Wednesday, October 14

Skating Party Next Friday Night!

The Back-to-School Skating Party is next Friday, September 11, at 5:30pm in the parking lot. Celebrate the start of the year, have fun with classmates, and connect with other parents at this annual event. Families are invited to enjoy an evening of roller skates, roller blades, and kick scooters. For everyone's safety, traditional bikes, electric bikes, electric scooters, and hoverboards are not permitted on the parking lot grounds during the event. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Please bring cash for hot dogs, snacks, and sweet treats. Learn more.

Welcome baby Connor

Please join us in congratulating our School Business Manager, Mrs. Jeanne Reilly, who welcomed her third child, Connor James Wrobel, on Tuesday! We are thrilled for Jeanne and her beautiful family. 

Mrs. Reilly has begun her maternity leave and will return in January. For questions about FACTS Tuition, please contact Mrs. Delphine Maxwell at businessoffice@stbarnabasparish.org. For all other inquiries, please review the Who to Contact page found on our website.

Remembering 9-11 - Thursday, September 10, 8:45am at Church
We invite all families to join us for our 9-11 Memorial Mass led by the 8th grade students. Each year, as we reflect and remember the tragic events of September 11th, it has become tradition for our students to share the story of Welles Crowther, the man in the red bandana. This serves as a beautiful reminder of the brave and heroic acts made on September 11, and that each of us can serve as the hands of Christ.


Smart Families - Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17
This year we have partnered with Smart Families to build healthier, more intentional relationships with technology. We have planned a series of opportunities throughout the school year for parents, educators, and our students to learn about technology and the growing brain. The first in-person session is geared toward parents, and we hope you can each find time to attend a session. You'll hear from Dr. Crystal Collier about how technology use is affecting your child's development. Please join us either Wednesday evening, September 16 at 6:30pm or Thursday, September 17 at 10am, following our weekly school Mass. Learn more.

Fright Fest - Friday, September 18, 6pm at Great America

St. Barnabas parishioner and alumni parent Jay Miles invites our school community to buy tickets to Great America Fright Fest. Purchase tickets!

Diverse Learners, High School Info Night - Wednesday, September 23, 7pm at Church Hall

Parents and guardians of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students with Student Support Plans/IEPs are invited to attend a Catholic High School Info Session. Representatives from nine area Catholic high schools will share information about learning support services at their schools. This is a community-wide event. Families from all area grammar schools are encouraged to join us - please help spread the word! Learn more.

Homecoming Week - Monday, September 28 - Sunday, October 4
Save the date for Homecoming Week! We begin with a Monday afternoon pep rally that honors all fall sport athletes. Special recognition is given to our Class of 2027 athletes, and 8th grade parents are invited to join the 1:45pm pep rally. We round out the week on Sunday afternoon with BC Knights Football & Cheer at Beverly Park. The 4th grade game kicks off at 12pm, JV at 1:30pm, and Varsity at 3pm.

Student Council Induction - Thank you and congratulations to our student leaders on being inducted into the 2026-2027 Student Council earlier this week. It is an honor to have you serving our school, and we look forward to a productive and inspiring year ahead. View the 2026-2027 St. Barnabas Student Council.

Heat Cancellations - Thank you, parents, athletes, and coaches, for shuffling your calendar as we navigate last-minute weather cancellations. We deeply value athletics and extracurricular opportunities for our students, but health and safety will always be our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation.


Back to School Night - Thank you to all who came to our Back to School Night. Thank you, parents, for supporting your children; thank you, teachers and staff, for dedicating your time to helping our parents feel connected to the classroom; and thank you to the School Advisory Board for welcoming parents into the gym for fun evening.