Trivia Night Tonight!

To all those attending Trivia Night - thank you for supporting St. Barnabas School. We wish you all a fun evening. Doors open at 6pm, Trivia begins at 7pm. Drinks will be available for purchase (cash only).

Catholic Schools Week Success

Our hearts are full! It's been a week of exuberant activity as we celebrate St. Barnabas School and Catholic education. This week, we also formally opened our admissions application for new families. It's been wonderful to see a flood of interest! Please continue to spread the news that we are now accepting applications.

iReady Diagnostic Results

The student's mid-year iReady Diagnostic results will be released today. Keep an eye out for an email from Mrs. Kathleen Davies. The report includes:

• How your child performed compared to students nationwide (percentile ranking).
• Their grade-level performance across various skill areas (domains).
• A comparison of their beginning-of-the-year and mid-year results.

If you have questions about your child’s scores, please email their Math or ELA teacher to arrange a discussion. 

Black History Month

Saturday kicks off Black History Month! We invite you to join together to celebrate, honor, and cherish this meaningful month. Our Culture Club and school staff has planned several events, including an All School Mass, All School Assembly, and some awesome Spirit Wear! Click to learn more about the month ahead.

Please join us for mass this Tuesday, February 4, at 8:45am. We are also launching a new online shop for BHM apparel - $15 t-shirts and $30 hoodies are available for purchase. Items will be delivered to the school in time for the February 28 Black History Month Dress Down Day and Student Assembly. BHM Spirit Wear proceeds will benefit our student Culture Club and United Negro College Fund. Apparel may also be worn on any of our Friday Spirit Wear Days.

Calendar Reminder

A reminder that there is NO school for our students next Friday, February 7, as our staff participates in a Professional Development Day. As always, the yearly calendar overview is linked to our website in the Calendar and News section.

100th Day of School

On Wednesday, February 5, we celebrate our 100th Day of School. We invite our young Buckeyes (Preschool - Grade 2) to dress down as "100 year olds" in honor of this milestone day.

Boys B-Ball Pack the House

Next Saturday, February 8, is 8th Grade Boys Basketball Pack the House! The committee is working hard to plan an exciting evening to honor all FOUR 8th-grade boys' teams. Don't miss out on your chance for the split-the-pot raffle. Learn more about game details and purchase raffle tickets!

Spring Soccer Registration

Registration is now open for Kindergarten - Grade 8 Spring Soccer.

Grades 5 - 8 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 18

Kindergarten - Grade 4 Registration Deadline: Monday, March 3

Learn more and register for Spring Soccer

Valentine's Day

On Friday, February 14, we celebrate Valentine's Day. Students are welcome to dress down in Valentine’s colors (red, white, pink).

Bringing a Valentine's card or small favor for classmates is optional. If bringing Valentines to share, please ensure every student in the homeroom receives one. If needed, you may confirm the number of students in the class with the class liaison or homeroom teacher. Absolutely NO edible treats or candy are permitted as favors. Thank you for your cooperation.

Some homerooms, especially in younger grades, may host classroom parties during the last period of the day (2pm - 2:45pm). Please keep an eye out for party news from the class liaisons or homeroom teachers. A reminder that all parents volunteering at school and interacting with students must be current in their Virtus Volunteer requirements. For some people, these requirements expire mid-school year; please login and confirm you are compliant.

March Save the Date

In March, we will continue our tradition of Parker's Party Polar Plunge and Pat Mac's Pack!

• Sunday, March 2, all are welcome to join team Parker's Party Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
• Friday, March 7, we come together to celebrate Pat Mac Day, benefitting St. Baldrick's Foundation.

Details coming soon on supporting both of these causes close to our hearts.

Southside Parish Renewal Mass

On Saturday, February 15, all four parishes that represent our Southside Parish Renewal community (St. Barnabas, St. Cajetan, Christ the King, and St. John Fisher) are invited to come together to celebrate the 4pm mass at St. Cajetan. After mass, stay for fellowship and light refreshments. This will be the only Saturday mass celebrated at the SPR churches. Learn more.

Sweets Table — We'd like to thank the families who contributed desserts for our treat tables at the Open House. We loved the beautiful, personalized touch they added to the day.

Open House — It takes a village! Over 100 parents and students volunteered for our Open House Mass and School Tour. Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday to help St. Barnabas shine!

Get Behind the Vest — Our Charitable Dress Down benefitted Get Behind the Vest and was a huge success. $1,520 was raised to help purchase bulletproof vests for Chicago Police Officers.

Girls VB Pack the House — Thank you to all who came out to cheer on our 8th-Grade Volleyball Athletes! It was an incredible night honoring our Class of 2025 VB athletes. A big thanks to all the Volleyball parents who stepped in and helped out, and special thanks to the Pack the House Committee—Jen Jackson, Lynn DeHoyos, Meg Kreiter, Vida McNichols, Jessica Scheller, and Sandra Woods for coordinating the event.

Fun Food — Thank you to all who supported the FSA by purchasing Fun Food with Home Run Inn. Thank you to Elise Mayer and Kathleen Hogan for their work in coordinating the day and to all the parent volunteers who helped with Lunch Duty!