November 4, 2022
The school newsletter - St. Barnabas School News - is distributed every Friday. We ask all families to dedicate time each weekend to give it a quick read so you are ready for the week ahead.
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Hello November! What a blessing this beautiful weather has been. We had another memorable week here at St. Barnabas. Thank you to everyone who came out to Pack the Pews last weekend, seeing our community come together to pray was so powerful. Our Halloween celebrations and festivities were a blast. The joy on the faces of our Buckeyes was contagious. Thank you to all of our amazing parents who came in to help out with classroom parties and the parade. Our All Saints Day Mass and Wax Museum was an amazing experience. Thank you to our 4th graders for modeling for us the incredible lives of the saints. Wednesday was All Souls Day, let us take a moment to remember all those we love, who have joined the angels. Thank you to Culture Club for our incredible Ofrenda in the front hallway. We continue to be in awe of our school and community. Go Buckeyes! - Mr. Jonathan Stack and Ms. Grace Sadowski | | | |
Date | This Week.. | Saturday, November 5 | Community Blood Drive, 8am - 1pm in lunchroom |
| HSPT Prep Class, 9:30am Innovation Center | Monday, November 7 | 8th Grade - Retreat at St. Rita High School | Tuesday, November 8 | 2nd Grade - Reconciliation Reflection Family Night, 6:30pm in the church | Friday, November 11 | 2nd Grade - Famous Person Day |
| Kindergarten - Parents Night Out, 7pm Cork & Kerry | Sunday, November 13 | Parish Veterans Day Mass, 10am |
| Looking Ahead... | Friday, November 18 | Fall Family Movie Night, hosted by The Student Council, 5:30pm in the gym | Tuesday, November 22 | Last day of Trimester | Wednesday, November 23 | First Day of Thanksgiving Break | | |
QUICK LINKS
Topics that have been mentioned in recent news issues, and are still timely, will be linked here.
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TRIMESTER ONE
The first trimester ends on Tuesday, November 22. Remember to review Powerschool and Google Classroom weekly and please check in with your child on their current grades. Students should ensure all missing work is completed, and they may check in with their teacher if they have questions or concerns. Not sure how to log into PowerSchool - email Lisa Sarcinella at lsarcinella@stbarnabasparish.org. For Google Classroom - email Kathleen Davies at kdavies@stbarnabasparish.org. Report cards will be sent home with students on Friday, December 2.
Per The Parent-Student Handbook, "Report cards will not be released to children if family tuition payments and/or other fees are not current, or other obligations are not met. Access to Power School will be blocked until all financial obligations are met." Please check your FACTS account to ensure that your Tuition and Before/After Care accounts are current.
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COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
The Community Blood Drive honoring Danny DeHoyos is this Saturday, November 5, 8am-1pm, in the school lunchroom. We have a generous and supportive community, and only a limited number of advance scheduling slots are still available for Saturday blood donations however, walk-ins are accepted as the schedule permits.
Be the Match Registry will also be onsite. Adults ages 18-40 are encouraged to come and register to be a stem cell donor.
LINK to Blood Drive Appointment
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ART TO REMEMBER
Art to Remember is a unique way to share and keep memories from the school year. Students are able to order keepsakes of their own drawings.
Students recently brought home an order form. If you cannot find your order form, simply use the link and search their name to view artwork and keepsake options. Orders are due on November 7th and will be ready in time for the holidays. Late orders will be accepted but not guaranteed for holiday delivery. Please spread the word, and celebrate our amazing artist community at St. Barnabas. Questions, please contact Ms. Natalie Malinowski at nmalinowski@stbarnabasparish.org.
LINK to Art to Remember
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PUMPKIN CONTEST WINNERS
Thank you to all the students that participated in the annual Student Council Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Your creativity is inspiring!
Congratulations to the contest winners:
SCARIEST
Norah Conway
Allison Burke
FUNNIEST
Mary Deenihan & Anna Herber (team)
Elizabeth Goth
MOST CREATIVE
Danny LaGiglia
Lyla Szul
HONORABLE MENTION
Kieran Ogrin
Sloan Kredens
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Fun for the entire family, join the St. Barnabas Student Council as they host a showing of Hotel Transylvania on Friday, November 18, 5:30pm at the school gym.
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FAMILY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
FSA would like to thank everyone who participated in the first Eat and Earn of the year at Home Run Inn Pizza. $623.17 was raised for the school! The winner of the spirit wear raffle will be announced soon.
Be on the lookout for the December Eat and Earn at S&T Provisions. The pizza vouchers make great stocking stuffers or a fun Christmas break activity for the kids!
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CHRISTMAS DONATIONS
Through the Red Tag Program, St. Barnabas has contributed thousands of Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children for decades by partnering with Catholic Charities and the Salvation Army. Last year St. Barnabas Parish helped 1,300 children! In the spirit of the season, we invite all families to contribute to this heartfelt parish program. Financial contributions may be made through Give Central and generous parish volunteers will ensure children in need are blessed again this year.
CONTRIBUTE on Give Central
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GATHER IN PRAYER
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be at the Barsch Family home from November 6 - November 12. The statue is a blessed symbol that “tours” different sites to bring the graces of Fatima and Our Lady’s message of hope, peace, and salvation to those many millions of people who may never have an opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Fatima. All are welcome to join together at the Barsch home to pray the rosary together.
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