St. Barnabas School Newsletter

April 25, 2013

Dear School Parents: Here’s to another busy week at St. Barnabas School! We enjoyed our Earth Day and Ducks in a Row assemblies, and today is the start of our Book Fair and Art Fair (see flyer below). Never a dull moment here at the busiest school on the Southside!

In order to make up our day from the power outage last Thursday, we will have classes on a previously scheduled day off, Friday, May 17. Doors open at 7:45 and dismissal will be at 11:45 am. The Mother/Son Bingo night on 5/16 will start earlier, at 7 pm and wrap up at 9 pm in order to accommodate our schedule change. This will prevent us from extending our school year and keep our last day of school Friday, June 7. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Our 8th grade class will have their Ribbon Ceremony Mass this Sunday at 10:00 am.

Our 2nd graders will rehearse on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, for their big day on Saturday, May 4 where they will receive their First Holy Communion.

Enjoy your weekend! Sincerely,

Mrs. Lenore Barnes

We Believe in You!

Sunday Gospel Reflections Read Sunday’ Gospel, John 14:23-29

Gospel Summary

In this Gospel, Jesus prepared his disciples for his return to God. Jesus promised them that the Holy Spirit would live within them and provide strength and courage. The Spirit would always be available to help them as a counselor and advocate. Through the Spirit, they would recall the words and teachings of Jesus and even come to understand these things in a way that they could not before. In addition the disciples would receive peace from the Spirit. The peace of the Spirit would be a “shalom” kind of peace which provided a special inner serenity.

Reflection for Families

This reading is especially helpful when parents have to explain death to their children. Jesus told his disciples that if they truly loved him, they would be happy that he was going to be with his Father. While the words are sometimes hard, even for us as we face a loss through death, our faith lets us know that Jesus and our loved ones are truly happy in a way we can’t fully understand. Jesus offered the Spirit to the disciples because he knew the days ahead would be hard for them. It is that same Spirit that helps us and our families when we face hard days following a death. The greatest news in this reading is that Jesus will be back for us!

Bringing the Gospel into Your Family

Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would be with us in the world until he returned for us. Take a look in your parish bulletin, local newspaper, or at school, work, or in your neighborhood and list as many examples as you can where you see the Holy Spirit at work in the world. If you notice someone on your list who needs to be reminded that the Spirit is active in their lives, call or visit them and let Jesus’ presence be seen through you.

Discussion Starters

1. This week I saw the Holy Spirit’s presence in . . . 2. One time I know the Holy Spirit was really guiding me was when . . . 3. It helps me to know that Jesus is coming back for us especially when I think about . . .

LAST CALL FOR ALTAR SERVER TRAINING FOR CURRENT 5 -7TH GRADERS!

Altar Servers assist in the preparation and celebration of the liturgy and are responsible for ensuring the reverent flow of the community’s prayer and worship at both weekend and week day Masses. Altar Server training is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who attend St. Barnabas School or Religious Education. Our last initial training until 2014 will be offered on May 7. New Servers are required to attend an initial training. Follow up small group trainings will be held in June for those who have completed the initial training. The training will take place in the church. The last training will be: Initial Training Session #3: Tuesday, May 7 - 4:00-5:15pm Church If you have any questions, please contact Karen Lux at 773-454-3523 or karenmlux@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ALTAR SERVER REGISTRATION Please fill out this form and bring it with you to the training session.

Altar Server Information Sheet Name________________________________________

Address ______________________________________

Phone _____________________Parent's Email*_________________________

School_______________________________________ Grade____(Fall 2013)

*Please use an email address that is checked regularly.* Are there any masses that you cannot be assigned Yes____No_____If yes, when ________________________

Are there other members of your family who are Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, or servers. IF so who are they?

Name: Ministry: ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ I will be away on vacation from:____________to:_____________ Please bring this form to the training session you will be attending

101S T STREET St. Barnabas Sharing the Arts

PLEASE JOIN US FOR

ARTI GRAS

Saturday, April 27th 4:45pm - 5:30pm Sunday, April 28th 9:00am - 1:30pm

St. Barnabas School Gym

St. Barnabas School 2013 Art Fair An all school Art Fair. We will be showcasing artistic masterpieces created by our students in our art program. These masterpieces have been inspired by the art and

culture of New Orleans.

After School Enrichment We will give you a glimpse of the creative things our students are doing in our

After School Enrichment Program.

Scholastic Book Fair

Here’s a chance to purchase some great Scholastic books for all ages. It’s a great time to get stocked up on spring and summer reading.

Take a stroll with us & let us share our students’ creativity with you!

Come One, Come All,

We would greatly appreciate any parents' help setting up for the

Art Fair, this Saturday, April 27th.

Set up is 9am - Noon.

Come for an hour or two.

Any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

All supplies will be provided.

Many hands make light work!

Thank You!

Art Fair Committee

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Autism Awareness Month!

Buy an Autism Awareness wristband for $1 at lunchtime to raise money for “Autism Speaks.”

Donations are greatly appreciated.

Manna Manna Manna

MANNA!

Orders will go home with your student TODAY Thursday, April 25, 2012.

Look for your order in your child’s backpack today.

BIG NEWS FOR MANNA USERS – WHOLE FOODS IS NOW AVAILABLE! YET ANOTHER GREAT REASON TO USE THE MANNA PROGRAM. Contact Sheri Jendra for a step-by-step and you will be a believer. Use the Manna program for all your shopping to receive credits on your tuition. We have all the local grocers, all of your kids’ favorite stores, Home Depot or Lowe’s for him or her through Manna, too! Place orders online or on paper, submit by Monday morning 9:00 am, get your order on Thursdays in your child’s backpack…and get a tuition credit in July and January! It’s that easy. Online ordering is very easy…you should get onboard! Contact Sheri Jendra for instructions on this super easy process. THE NEXT ORDER DATE WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013. Manna check and carry tonight from 6 to 7:30 in the gym vestibule. If you are not ordering online, orders may be dropped off in the school office Monday mornings by 9:00 am and will be available for pick up at Thursday, check and carry. Any questions, contact Sheri Jendra @ stbmanna@yahoo.com.

Don’t forget ALL orders need to be turned in by Monday morning 9am in order to receive back the same week Thursday.

Reminder

St. Barnabas

Spring Band Concert

has been rescheduled

When: Thursday, May 2, 2013

7:00pm

(meet at 6:45pm)

Where: Gym

What to Wear: Dress up clothes

( No Jeans or Gym Shoes!! Please!)

Calling all 8th graders… St. Barnabas Women’s and Men’s Clubs announce the annual Family, Faith & Friendship Scholarship Competition for 2013. Two $1,000 scholarships, two $500 scholarships and two $300 scholarships will be awarded to six 8th grade students, three male and three female, who will attend a Catholic high school in the fall. The Scholarship Committee is looking for well-rounded students who apply themselves at school and are involved in parish, school, community and/or athletic activities. All parish 8th grade students from St. Barnabas and the Religious Education program are strongly encouraged to apply. This year, the scholarship competition will take place on Wednesday, May 8 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at St. Barnabas School. This is the only day for submitting an application. Students are to report to the St. Barnabas computer lab between 3:00 – 3:15 p.m., at which time applications will be distributed, and students will be assigned a computer. Students will have approximately two hours to write answers to the scholarship questions. In order to ensure that enough computers are available, please email Debbie Cronin at dacronin@aol.com if you plan to participate in the scholarship competition. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Honors Assembly on Wednesday, May 29th.!

Spirit Day 40 Volunteers Needed

Friday, May 24, 2013

Time: 8:45 -11:15am The success of Spirit Day rests in our parent volunteers.

We need you! Please contact

Sarah Lawler JJLSLD@COMCAST.NET 773-593-5110

Catch The Spirit

Be Inspired

Get Involved

HOOPS FOR HUMANITY

Hoops for Humanity May 1, 2013 Sign Up

Where: St. Barnabas Gym

When: Wednesday May 1st 2:45 – approximately 5:00

Player Name: Grade

Team Member: Grade

Team Member: Grade

Must be two girls and one boy or two boys and one girl.

$5 Per Player

Charity (choose one)

Each player must turn in a form!!

April 29, 2013. Please return every participant’s form

with money in an envelope to Jenna Wozniak or Romelo

Burrell Room 209.

Box Tops for Education

Here's the Scoop! Please join us in our last challenge of the school year. Simply collect Box Tops for Education during the contest period (Thursday, April 25th - Friday May 17th)....and have a chance to win .....

An Ice Cream Social How COOL is that?? What a fantastic way to TOP off a great year! Speaking of toppings, we'll have whipped cream, sprinkles, hot fudge and much more!

Please remember to always label your bag with your homeroom number on it. Once again, THANKS for collecting for St. Barnabas. Good luck to each and every classroom. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sharon Hayes

shayes9348@wowway.com

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Young Authors Program Reminders!

! We had a record number of books turned in this year - - over 80! Please be sure to stop by the Young Authors display at the Art Fair this weekend to read a few of them! Be sure to thank Mrs. Stahl for inspiring so many of you to become young authors!

! Congratulations to Julianna O’Brien, Grade 4, for submitting the winning t-shirt design! The FSA had the very tough job of selecting a winner at its April meeting.

! If you turned in a book and haven’t yet emailed your t-shirt size to stbarnabasyap@gmail.com, please do so as soon as possible.

! Once the t-shirts are delivered, you will be notified of the day you can come out of uniform and proudly wear your Young Authors t-shirt. Most correspondance is via email - - if you haven’t been getting young authors emails, please send a note to stbarnabasyap@gmail.com.

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PRESCHOOL LUNCH DUTY

WEEK OF 4/29/13- 5/03/13

Monday – Mrs. Jones Tuesday – Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Harris Wednesday – Mrs. Jones; Mr. Lentner Thursday – Mrs. Jones Friday – Mrs. Wagner

LUNCH DUTY WEEK OF 4/29/13- 5/03/13 Monday: 1st lunch: Kelly Wright; Luis Zapata 2nd lunch: Carmen Anzalone Tuesday - 1st lunch: Tracy Burke; Jen Coakley 2nd lunch: Sarah Cruz Wednesday 1st lunch: Irsenia Collins Sally Courtney; 2nd lunch: Jennie Kelly Thursday: 1st lunch: Sarah Cruz; Mary Jo Viero 2nd lunch: Catherine O’Hearn Friday: 1st lunch: Kerry Baudo; Mary Sarah Carpenter; 2nd lunch: Sarah Cruz

Dear Parents,

With the end of the school year fast approaching, the Family School Association would like to do something special to show our St. Barnabas teachers how much we all appreciate their dedication to our children.

As a fun , the FSA will be assembling gift baskets to raffle off to the teachers on May 7, the teacher luncheon. We need your help to make these baskets rock! We are asking for any donations you may wish to contribute. Do you have baseball or event tickets you can donate? Gift certificates for spa services or local restaurants? Gas, grocery or shopping gift cards you can spare? Any contribution that you think would be good for a gift basket would be great! We are also accepting cash donations toward the baskets any amount will be helpful, no matter how small.

All donations will remain anonymous. We thank you for your support! This will be a great way to show our appreciation to our hard-working St. Barnabas teachers. Please send all donations by May 6.

Questions: Veronica Vogt vervogt@sbcglobal.net Phaedra Pellegrini phaedrap@sbcglobal.net

Please send your donation to the school office marked

Only 1 ½ weeks left!

 

TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH

Dear Parents,

On May 7th, 2013 FSA will host a teacher appreciation luncheon. We need your help. If you can help with the following, please email Moira Borkovec @ moira123@sbcglobal.net.

- side dish

We need at least 2 moms per homeroom.

10:45- 11:45 lunch & at 11:15 extended recess...(what a great treat for the kids!)...weather permitting. If the weather is not cooperative, the supervising mom can plan indoor activities for the class.

The second lunch (grades 5-8) will eat from 12:00-1:00. lunch & extended recess...(what a great treat for the kids!)...weather permitting. If the weather is not cooperative, the supervising mom can plan indoor activities for the class.

We appreciate your help to make this a special event.

Moira Borkovec & Mary Dolehide

Students will be attending the book fair on April 25th and 26th. The book fair will also be open during the Art Fair. Here is a link for those who want a sneak preview.

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=stbarnabassch&appesp=CPT/ib/20120101///txtl/FairFindertoHomepage

The St. Barnabas Cheerleading Leading Program is looking for a Varsity Cheerleading Coach for next fall's football season. Contact Deirdre Anderson at deirdreanderson@comcast.net for information.

GRANT-IN AID

Grant-in Aid forms for the 2013-2014 school year are available in the school office.

SAINT  BARNABAS  ADULT  COMPUTER  EDUCATION  CLASSES  

 

   St.  Barnabas  will  again  be  offering  a  number  of  computer  classes  in  the  school  computer  lab  this  semester.    All  classes  will  be  taught  by  Mr.  Alan  Gbur,  St.  Barnabas  parishioner  and  computer  science  professor  at  Daley  College.    All  are  welcome.    Early  registration  and  payment  guarantees  a  spot  in  the  class.    Checks  are  to  be  made  payable  to  St.  Barnabas  School  and  can  be  mailed  along  with  the  registration  form  to  the  school  office  at  10121  S.  Longwood  Drive,  Chicago  60643,  Attn:  Adult  Computer  Class.    If  you  have  any  questions,  please  contact  the  school  office  at  773-­‐445-­‐7711.    Excel  II     Date:    Tuesday,  April  30       Time:    7-­‐9:00  p.m.     Cost:  $25  Excel  II     Date:    Wednesday,  May  1st     Time:    7-­‐9:00  p.m.     Cost:  $25  

Adult  Computer  Class  Registration  Form    

 Name:________________________________________________________________    Phone:___________________________________      Class:_________________________________________________________________    Date  of  Class:    ____________________________        Class:  _________________________________________________________________    Date  of  Class:  _____________________________        Class:  _________________________________________________________________    Date  of  Class:  ______________________________        Class:  _________________________________________________________________    Date  of  Class:  ______________________________  

 

 

Mail  registration  form  along  with  payment  to:  

 

St.  Barnabas  School  

Attn:    Adult  Computer  Class  

10121  S.  Longwood  Drive  

Chicago,  IL  60643  

One Week Summer Camp For Kids at Christ the King Church

JUNE 9-June 14, 2011

Totus Tuus, the Summer Bible Camp for children and teens, is returning to Christ the King Church for the fourth year. This is an exciting faith based

week of games, worship, and music. Space is limited; registration forms are in the back of church, and on the CK parish website, ckchicago.org.

Entering Grades 1-6 Entering Grades 7-12

Monday – Friday Sunday - Thursday

9:00 AM to 2:30 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Cost: $50 Cost: $30

For more information and to pre-register, please contact Mary Jo Papaleo (773) 710-9959

mpapaleo@ameritech.net