| Friday, January 23 | E-Learning Day | | Sunday, January 25 | Start of Catholic School Week | | Sunday, January 25 | Drop off Dessert Contributions, 8am - 10am, at the Gym | | Sunday, January 25 | Catholic Schools Week Mass,10am at the Church | | Sunday, January 25 | School Open House, 11:30am -1pm at the School | | 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) | | Thursday, January 29 | Get Behind the Vest: Dress Down in In Blue | | Friday, January 30 | CSW Dress Down: Spirit Wear | | Friday, January 30 | Fun Food with Home Run Inn | | Friday, January 30 | Trivia Night, 6pm at the Gym | | Saturday, January 31 | Boys Basketball Pack the House, 7pm at the Gym | | Sunday, February 1 | Final Day to Order Black History Spirit Wear | | Tuesday, February 3 | Weekly School Mass, Honoring Black History Month, 8:45am at Church | | Friday, February 6 | NO School, Professional Development Day | | |
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The week ahead....
Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday, and the week ahead is bustling with activity! CSW is a nationwide celebration of the commitment we have each made to Catholic education. We thank our parents and guardians for their support in celebrating this time-honored tradition. Thank you for choosing St. Barnabas School for your child, we are grateful to each of you.
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SUNDAY - Mass & Open House
Invite friends and neighbors - We ask each of you to think of your friends and neighbors and encourage any prospective families to register for a school tour. Open House details!
10am Mass - This Sunday, we will celebrate as a parish with a 10am Mass and rejoice in our belief in the power of Catholic education. We will hear from an 8th-grade student speaker and have our students serving as readers, gift bearers, and singers. This mass offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your faith.
11:30am School Tours - After mass, the school will be open for tours from 11:30 - 1pm. Visit your child's classroom and mingle in the gym. At the same time our current families are visiting the building, we will be offering tours to prospective families. Be sure to extend a gracious welcome to these future Buckeyes if you see them in the building!
Sweets Table - A huge thanks to the families that have already offered to bring desserts for our Sunday Open House. Small homemade or store-bought treats to share - cookies, cupcakes, donuts, or brownies are welcome. Items may be dropped off in the Gym lobby between 8am - 10am on Sunday morning. Sign up here to help out.
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MONDAY - Jesse White Tumblers
Dress Down - Students are welcome to wear any school-appropriate clothing on this Students' Choice Dress Down Day.
Activity - In the afternoon, we will enjoy a student assembly with the Jesse White Tumblers.
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TUESDAY - Grandparents Mass
Dress Code - Students should wear their regular school uniform; there is no dress down on Tuesday.
Activity - For the weekly 8:45am school mass, we invite grandparents to join the school community at Church. Following the mass, grandparent guests are invited to a coffee reception in the school's Main Hall. In the afternoon, the students will enjoy a round of Bingo.
Note: Students will have an opportunity for a hello, but will not be seated with their grandparents during Mass. For the post-mass reception, students will be in class, but we would love to welcome grandparents for a glimpse into the school.
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WEDNESDAY - 1:30pm Dismissal
Dress Down - Wear red, white, and blue to honor our nation.
Activity - If you have a family member who has served or is currently serving in the military, please send in a photo along with this description sheet so we may honor them on our Hall of Heroes wall. In the afternoon, we will host an 8th-grade vs. staff volleyball game
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THURSDAY - Wheel of Wisdom
Dress Down - $3 Charity Dress Down in Blue to support Get Behind the Vest.
Activity - Wheel of Wisdom returns for a game-show style competition between grades, and our FSA is treating the staff to an appreciation luncheon.
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FRIDAY - Fun Food
Dress Down - Dress down in school spirit wear paired with any school-appropriate bottoms (jeans, sweats, leggings).
Activity - In the morning, students will hear from a panel of adults passionate about their careers, expanding students' curiosity about a range of future opportunities. Lunchtime is Fun Food with Home Run Inn!
A reminder that all students who did not order Fun Food should bring a bagged lunch. Our traditional hot lunch, from Country House, is not available on Fun Food Days.
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FRIDAY NIGHT - Trivia
The School Board will host their annual Trivia Night in the Gym. The format was revamped last year with great success. Tables are selling quickly, don't delay if you're planning to attend, as the event may sell out. Gather your team of six and order tickets today > purchase Trivia Tickets.
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Black History Month
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.
Get involved with the upcoming BHM Assembly! On Friday, February 27, we will close out BHM with a school assembly. Students in grades 1 - 8 are invited to perform a dance at the assembly. Learn more about the mandatory rehearsal schedule and sign up to participate! First session meets on Monday, January 26. Learn more and sign up!
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Administrative Office Team Update
Mrs. Shannon Griffin, our Communications Coordinator, will be transitioning from a full-time to a part-time role. In this position, Shannon will continue to oversee our website and design work, support communication across our school community, and write our weekly newsletter. We are so thankful for her continued creativity and care in keeping our community informed and connected.
At the same time, we are excited to welcome Mrs. Tracy Burke to our Administrative office team as Shannon Griffin transitions to part time. Tracy is a longtime parishioner and the proud parent of four St. Barnabas alumni. As a familiar and trusted member of our community, she brings a wealth of knowledge, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. We are so grateful to have her join our team, and you can expect to see Tracy in the Main Office a couple of days each week. Please join us in welcoming Tracy back to St. Barnabas!
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Upcoming Lenten Season
This Lent, we invite all families to take part in a special Lenten Mission series. This new, family-friendly format will be led by Ms. Keara Ette, Senior Director of Community Programs at Catholic Charities and former longtime Director of Ministry at Old St. Pat’s. Keara will join us at the 10am Mass for three consecutive Sundays, February 22, March 1, and March 8, to reflect on how we can deepen our commitment to the Gospel through prayer and action. Immediately following each Mass, Keara will lead a 30‑minute conversation for people who wish to reflect more deeply. Childcare will be available during the post-mass conversation.
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Financial Aid Application is Open
Financial Assistance applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open. We will accept submissions through April 15, 2026, and notification of award decisions will be communicated to all eligible applicant families in May.
You are required to upload your completed 2025 federal tax return and any supporting documents. Apply in FACTS. If you have any issues accessing the financial aid application, you may speak with a FACTS customer support representative by calling 866-441-4637.
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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Register for Boys Volleyball - A reminder that the deadline to register for Boys Spring Volleyball (Grades 4 - 8) is Monday, January 26. The season will run from mid-March through late April. Register in TeamSnap.
Basketball Pack the House - Join us Saturday, January 31, for Boys Basketball Pack the House! Let's honor the commitment and dedication of our 8th grade students-athletes as their final St. Barnabas basketball season draws to a close. Games begin at 3:10pm with 5th White and continue throughout the afternoon with more 5th, 4th, and 7th grade games. 8B plays Mt. Greenwood at 7:20pm, followed by 8A vs. Cardinal Bernardin at 8:10pm. As a reminder, all children must have a designated adult chaperone at Pack the House events!
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Presidents’ Day Ice Skating Party - On Monday, February 16, the FSA welcomes all school families to the Morgan Park Sports Complex for the annual Presidents' Day Skating Party. Free skate rental for all, compliments of the FSA, 10am - 12pm.
Mother Son Bowling - The Mother Son event is making its return! Save the Date, Sunday, April 19. 5pm - 7pm at Arena Lanes for Cosmic Bowling! More details to come.
Next Meeting - All are welcome to join the next FSA meeting on Tuesday, February 10, at 7pm in the Innovation Center. Can’t make the meeting, but want to be involved, complete the Interest Form or connect with FSA President Amy Leahy at fsa@stbarnabasparish.org.
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Sweetheart Soiree - Thank you to Carolyn Burke and all the 6th-grade parents for planning an incredible evening. To the volunteers across all grade levels who helped at the event, this day would not have been possible without your time. And to all the attendees, thank you for bringing your good spirits. Born to Be Golden was a truly memorable evening for all.
Saint Ignatius - Thank you to all the Saint Ignatius students who have spent the last three weeks fully immersed here at St. Barnabas supporting our students, teachers, and staff as part of their Senior Service Capstone. We have enjoyed their leadership, energy, joy and help!
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We are a community of unique learners, always growing and learning.
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