St. Barnabas School Newsletter

St. Barnabas School Newsletter
Sep te mber 20, 2012
Dear School Families, Our Fall Family Festival takes place this Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 5 pm (following the special 4 pm family liturgy). Please join us for what is always a beautiful, fun evening. It’s a great way to visit with neighbors and school families you have not yet met. Early Bird drawing on our Big Bucks Raffle…our school’s only fundraiser…is another exciting event taking place at the Festival. We hope you can attend. Grades 3 and 4 will attend 8:45 mass tomorrow. St. Barnabas will host High School Night on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 7-­‐8:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to sample the local high schools in order to make informed choices. Also, remember that St. Barnabas School will be closed on Columbus Day, October 8, 2012. This is an opportunity for our 7th and 8th graders to shadow at the high school they are interested in, as most of the local Catholic high schools are open that day. We ask our parents to give us “a little more room” while we are dismissing. We ask that parents stand behind the flag pole and beyond. It would really help. Thank you! Our “wall” is growing every day and the students are enjoying reading “the bricks.” Truly we are better together believing in each other. Enjoy your weekend! Sincerely, Mrs. Lenore Barnes We follow in Jesus’ footsteps by being a more caring, respectful and joyful community
and by calling each to personal excellence.
Sunday Gospel Reflections
Read Sunday’s gospel, Mark 9:30-37.
Gospel Summary
Jesus continued to try to help the disciples understand what was in store for him, but they couldn’t see it. As a
matter of fact, so great was their misunderstanding that they argued among themselves about who would be
first in this kingdom of Jesus. Patiently, Jesus tried again to explain. Gathering in a small child, he told the
disciples that anyone entering the Kingdom of God must enter it as a child. Children in the time of Jesus had no
identity, no legal rights, and were basically “non-people.” In order to be first in the Kingdom Jesus promised, the
disciples (and all who follow them) must be as unimportant as a child in the eyes of society.
Reflection for Families
It may be difficult for parents of our time to think of children as “non-persons.” They are probably the most
important people in our lives! Parents in ancient times loved their children just as parents do today. While children
in our time are protected by many laws, still very few children carry any authority or power in our culture. So
the difference is not in children and parents of two different times, rather the point is how children are
unencumbered by status. Their love for God is fresh and uncomplicated. This is a quality in children we should
consciously observe and emulate.
Bringing the Gospel into Your Family
The gospel message is clear. We need to be of service to one another in order to be true followers of Christ. In an
effort not to put ourselves first, look through your parish bulletin as a family over the next few weeks. See where
you can serve other people in your community. Even if you choose an opportunity where everyone can’t physically
attend, allow other family members to support the service in prayer or maybe sending a note or card to those
being served.
Discussion Starters
1. The people who I think are truly great in this world include… This follows (or doesn’t follow) today’s
gospel because…
2. One way that I act as God’s servant is by…
3. Sometimes jealousy causes problems for me when…
FAMILY IN FAITH MASS
First Grade
Parents and children
are invited to participate
in the St. Barnabas Family Mass
Sunday, September 30
10:00 AM
First graders have just begun the formal study of their faith and
the long-term preparation, which will lead them to First
Eucharist in second grade.
At this liturgy, parents and children are invited to come forward
to renew the promises made at Baptism. Children will receive a
special blessing to mark this step in their lives.
When you come to church, sit where
you would like.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Saturday, October 6, 2012
4:00 pm Mass
Is anyone among you suffering? You should pray . . .
Is anyone among you sick? You should summon the presbyters of the church,
and they should pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord,
and the prayer of faith will save you and the Lord will raise you up.
James 5:13-15
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing, and is the prayer of Christ and his Church for
the physical and spiritual health of a sick person. This sacrament was formerly called Extreme
Unction or the Last Rites. In the past, the anointing was done near the time of death. The new
rites restore a proper balance between the pastoral ministry to the sick and the pastoral
ministry to the dying. Therefore, the sacrament can and should be given to anyone facing
serious illness or a serious medical event, such as surgery. The Sacrament of the Sick will be
celebrated at the 4 pm liturgy on Saturday, October 8th.
Who may be anointed?
1. A sick person ought to be anointed before s/he undergoes surgery, whether or not the
surgery is serious.
2. Persons with chronic illnesses.
3. Old persons, even if they are not suffering from a dangerous illness.
4. A sick child may be anointed in order to be comforted and uplifted by the sacrament.
5. Developmentally disabled persons.
SOME PARENT REMINDERS…
WHEN PARENTS ARE BUZZED INTO THE SCHOOL DURING SCHOOL HOURS,
PLEASE COME DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICE. IF YOU ARE DROPPING OFF ITEMS,
THE OFFICE CAN GET THEM TO YOUR CHILD IN A TIMELY MANNER. IF YOU
WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH THE TEACHER, PLEASE CALL OR COME INTO
THE OFFICE AND WE WILL SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
AGAIN – NO PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF LONGWOOD DRIVE DURING
DROP OFF OR PICK UP.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR MOMS AND DADS TO HELP WITH THE PARKING LOT
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AND TO MAKE SURE PARENTS DO NOT PARK ON
THE WEST SIDE OF LONGWOOD DRIVE AT ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL TIMES. WE
HOPE TO BE PROACTIVE IN THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN. PLEASE
CONTACT MRS. BARNES IF YOU CAN HELP BETWEEN 7:30-7:45 AND 2:40-3:00
PM.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VOLUNTEERING TO GIVE UP YOUR TIME TO HELP
AT LUNCH. WE STILL NEED HELP WITH THE PRESCHOOL LUNCH.
PLEASE CALL MRS. BARNES IF YOU CAN HELP.
PRESCHOOL LUNCH
10:45 – 11:15
1ST LUNCH
11:35 – 12:05
2ND LUNCH
12:25 – 12:55
BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER, PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE ON FILE WITH MRS. BARNES THE
FOLLOWING SO SHE CAN CONTINUE TO SCHEDULE YOU THROUGHOUT THE YEAR:
1.
2.
3.
4.
VIRTUS TRAINING
ONLINE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
CODE OF CONDUCT
CANTS FORM
ALL OF THESE FORMS (EXCEPT THE VIRTUS TRAINING) ARE AVAILABLE ON THE archchicago.org
WEBSITE. GO TO “PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN” AND THE FORMS SHOULD ALL BE THERE. ST.
BARNABAS WILL BE HOLDING A VIRTUS TRAINING SESSION SOMETIME IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.
WE WILL BE SURE AND ANNOUNCE WHEN THE TRAINING WILL TAKE PLACE.
Special thanks to our FSA moms who so graciously donated the delicious lunch for the
teachers last Friday. What a treat! We are so lucky to have such caring, generous
moms who think of us often. We are very grateful.
The St. Barnabas Teachers
Manna
Manna
Manna
www.MannaOrders.net
Welcome back to another year of tuition savings. Participate in our Manna
program to receive credits on your tuition. 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 is Monday,
September 24, 2012. Orders will go home with your student on
Thursday, September 27, 2012. There will be Manna check and carry (6-7:30
pm) tonight, Thursday, September 20. 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 @ [email protected].
Don’t forget ALL orders need to be turned in by Monday morning 9am in
order to receive back the same week Thursday!
Kemps Nickels For Schools Program To Be
Retired
Kemps would like to thank you for your participation in our Nickels For Schools program, which we
started back in 2002. We are proud to have contributed nearly $6 million dollars to over 4,000 schools
during the past 10 years in the local communities where Kemps milk is available.
For many years, the Nickels For Schools program was embraced as a fundraising tool by a growing
number of schools. However, participation rates have declined dramatically to less than 50% of what they
were during the program’s peak in 2007.
With participation rates continuing to steadily decline, we have made the difficult decision to end the
Nickels For Schools program. In order to prepare your school for this transition, we will continue to
redeem all specially marked caps and proof-of-purchase symbols through November 1, 2012.
Kemps’ commitment to our local communities, and to education, remains intact. In 2013, we’ll be
launching a new education-based philanthropic initiative, as we continue to strive to have a meaningful,
positive impact in the local communities where we operate and where our products are sold.
We imagine you may have questions regarding this news. We hope the Nickels For Schools FAQs will
provide some answers. If you have further questions, please contact us at kemps.com/feedback or call us
directly at 1-800-726-6455 (weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. central time). Janice Erickson
(Consumer Relations Manager) will be available to answer questions you may have.
A NOTE FROM MS. CULLINA…
Once again this year, we will be saving the pink Yoplait yogurt lids for
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation. If you save the lids,
please rinse them, and send to Ms. Cullina in rm. 211. There is a box right
by the classroom door for students to drop off the cleaned lids. Thanks
again for your support for this cause!
YOUR CLASS COULD WIN A PIZZA PARTY!
Welcome to another school year....and to our first challenge for the Box Tops
for Education and Kemps Milk Caps Program. ***
Compete with other classrooms. Simply collect Box Tops and Kemps Milk Caps
and bring them to your homeroom teacher. Please remember to clip your box
tops carefully, and LABEL your bag with your homeroom number on it. I want
to make sure that each class is given the appropriate credit for all of their
hard work.
The Pizza Party Contest will run from October 1st - Oct. 26th. The
Classroom collections will be tallied - and the winning homeroom will win a
PIZZA PARTY! Good luck to all!
***We are sad to say goodbye to our Kemps Milk Caps program - Kemps
is retiring their collection program as of 11/01/12. (see above note in
newsletter) Please send in any milk caps that you have collected with the
Nickels for Schools sticker on the cap - if it's a recent milk cap from
County Fair - it may not have a sticker on it, therefore, will not be
eligible for redemption.
Clip....Clip....Clip Thanks for all your hard work - feel free to email with any
questions.
Sharon Hayes [email protected]
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. Introduction to Computers, the Internet and Word I Date: Monday, November 5th Time: 7-­‐9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Word II Date: Tuesday, November 6th Time: 7 – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Word III Date: Monday, November 12th Time: 7 – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Excel I Date: Tuesday, November 13th Time: 7 -­‐9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Excel II Date: Monday, November 19th Time: 7-­‐9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Excel III Date: Monday, November 26th Time: 7-­‐9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Introduction to Power Point Date: Tuesday, November 27th 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 BIG BUCKS NEWS
Don’t miss out on your chance to win one of three $5,000 Early Bird Big Bucks prizes this Saturday,
September 22, at the St. Barnabas Fall Family Fest.
Tickets will be sold after school this Thursday and Friday!
If every school family commits to buying and/or selling a minimum of five tickets, we will reach our
fundraising goal. Together we can achieve a stronger, better school for our children. We are better
together because we believe in each other.
The deadline for inclusion in the early bird drawing is noon on Friday – tickets will be available after mass
on Saturday and at the Fest. Buy online now at www.stbarnabasparish.org, or contact one of our Team
Leaders:
Charlie Brown - [email protected] cell: 773-844-4548
Bonnie Flannery – [email protected] cell: 773-230-3142
Peg Meyer – [email protected] cell: 773-230-6362
Camilla O’Keefe – [email protected] cell: 773-885-4642
THANK YOU!!!
IRISH DANCE CLASS WILL RESUME AT ST BARNABAS TODAY,
THURSDAY SEPT 20TH. AND WILL MEET FROM 2:45P-3:45P IN THE
SCHOOL HALL. CLASS IS OPEN TO BOYS & GIRLS 5 YRS AND
OLDER. TUITION IS $40 PER MONTH. NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
CAN REGISTER AT THE FIRST CLASS. FOR INFO PLEASE CALL
MADELEINE AT 630-505-1799 OR EMAIL
[email protected]
Cub Scout Pack 3607
Calling all 1st through 5th grade boys and their parents who are interested in Cub Scouts! Please
join us at our Recruiting Night/Pack Meeting on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. at Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60643. For over 80
years, Cub Scouts have been having the time of their lives making new friends and learning new
things in an environment designed to help them succeed. From building his own pinewood
derby® car to learning how to roast the perfect marshmallow with his best friends at a family
campout, your son will LOVE being a Cub Scout. All interested boys and their families please
join us to learn more and to have a great night. Questions: contact Liz Zapata at (708) 439-5824
or [email protected].
SCHOOL STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Position
Administration
Principal
Assistant Principal
Secretary
Business Manager
Technology Director
Grant Developer
Director of Religious
Education
Early Childhood
Preschool
Room 109
Room 110
Grade 1
Room 103
Room 104
Grade 2
Room 105
Room 106
Room 112
Grade 3
Room 107
Room 108
Grade 4
Room 201
Room 202
Grade 5
Room 203
Room 204
Grade 6
Room 205
Room 206
Room 207
Grade 7
Room 211
Science Lab
Grade 8
Room 209
Room 210
Specials
Media Center
Spanish
Music
Art
Physical Education
Resource Room-111
Resource Room-212
Math Resource-208
Teacher Aides:
After School Program
Director
Band Directors
Strings
Name
Extension
E-mail
Mrs. Lenore Barnes
Mr. Andrew Walsh
Mrs. Katy Duffy
Mrs. Lisa Sarcinella
Mrs. Sheri Jendra
Mrs. Della Cushing
Mrs. Deborah Fruth
216
316
214
215
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
315
211
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sr. Julie Flynn, OP
773-445-3450
[email protected]
Mrs. Kate Urchell
Mrs. Karen O’Hara
Mrs. Heather Cleveland
Mrs. Lynda Hooker
Mrs. Beverly Reynders
501
209
210
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ms. Kristen Brett
Mrs. Mary Aleman
203
204
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Janna Earley
Mrs. Concetta Singer
Ms. Grace Sadowski
205
206
212
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Elizabeth Hannigan
Miss Kathleen Gallagher
207
208
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ms. Maura Sheerin
Mr. Ryan Folliard
302
301
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Patricia McGlinchey
Mrs. Roseann Thomas
303
304
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Amy Duffner
Ms. Rita Hagarty
Ms. Margaret Broderick
305
306
307
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Fran Cullina
Ms. Caitlin Kotarski
311
403
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Susan Shader
Ms. Lauren Ruth
309
310
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Merita Stahl
Ms. Loli Klincewicz
Mrs. Sarah Sands
Mrs. Cindy Wirtz
Ms. Maureen Perazzolo
Mrs. Deborah Fruth
Mrs. Valerie Krukowski
Mrs. Janice Michon
Mrs. Gail Butcher
Mrs. Cathy Holland
Mrs. Jamie Martin
Mrs. Lynne Murray
Mrs. Michele Moretti
Ms. Julie Murray
201
308
402
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
213
211
312
308
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mrs. Helen Watts
Mr. Ken Stiak
Mrs. Judy Lei
[email protected]
708-430-3240
847-297-6899
[email protected]
football
Junior Varsity B-game 12:00 pm
Junior Varsity 1:30 pm
Varsity 3:00 pm
2 0 1 2 S T. B A R N A B A S F O O T B A L L S C H E D U L E
buckeyes
Sunday, September 16
vs St. Christina
Beverly Park
Sunday, September 23
vs St. Germaine
Beverly Park
Saturday, September 29 vs St. John Fisher
Beverly Park
Sunday, October 7
vs Annunciata
Beverly Park
Saturday, October 13*
vs Christ The King
Beverly Park
Sunday, October 21
vs St. Daniel
Wentworth Park
*Homecoming
Come out and cheer for St. Barnabas!
Please join us for an informal evening to learn more about Uncorked
and sign up to support one of our Committees. Bring a friend and meet
some new ones! All are welcome.
Uncorked Volunteer Meeting
Thursday, September 20th @ 7pm
Rectory Porch, BYOB (Rain location: church basement)
Hope to see you there!
Sunday October 7 @ 6pm
St. Barnabas Church
10134 S. Longwood Drive
I Will
THRIVE
Teens are full of potential but positive life choices
and motivation are needed. It is a choice.
Join us for a High Energy, Honest, and Motivating
presentation in our church at 6pm by a nationally
known presenter for teens. Steve Troglio is honest,
firm, funny, direct, and challenges teens to alcohol
drug free, academic, athletic, faith success and
greater accountability. When we make the right
choices today, it is easier to make the right choices
tomorrow, the same is true for bad choices. Come
and be inspired for excellence.
Don’t miss this high energy, honest down to earth
Presentation for teens in
Jr. High, High School and Parents
Marist High School
Free Tutoring
•
Students Grade 1-8
•
One on One sessions with trained Marist Students
•
All subjects
•
10 sessions
•
One hour sessions 4:00-5:00 or 5:00-6:00
To Register Contact:
Mrs. Pochyly 773-881-5359 or email at [email protected]
Please state your name, child’s name and grade, school, your email and phone
number. Please select a session
(4:00-5:00 or 5:00-6:00)
Tutoring Dates
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Thursday October 4
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Thursday October 11
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Thursday October 18
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Thursday October 25
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Thursday November 1
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Thursday November 8
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Thursday November 15
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Thursday November 29
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Thursday December 6
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Thursday December 13