St. Barnabas Catholic School - Saint Barnabas Catholic School

M A R C H
6 ,
2 0 1 5
St. Barnabas Catholic School
G R O W I N G
C AL EN DA R
March 11
ISTEP+ ends
March 13
End of 3rd Quarter
March 14
South Deanery Maker Day
March 16
I-Read, 3rd Grade
March 17
March 19
Parade of Countries,
Gr. 6
Eunan McIntire concert 1:30
Last full day of
school
before
Spring Break
March 20
NO SCHOOL
Spring Break Begins
H E A R T ,
A N D
S P I R I T
*****************************************************************
Dinner for Warriors V was a giant success! Thanks goes to all who planned for
it, contributed to it, and participated in it. It was a lot of fun! The students
volunteered 50 things they love about St. Barnabas School as we are in our
50th year. Here are some of their responses to
I LOVE ST. BARNABAS BECAUSE…
 We have very nice priests. Adam Gr. 4

We are not like a school. We are really more like a family. Naomi Gr. 4

The teachers help you achieve your goals and are always there for you
when you need them. You are able to talk with them about anything you
need help with. Maria, Gr. 7

Field trips are great. On our 5th grade field trip to CYO camp we spent the
night in the wild. Ryan and Ben, Gr. 7

We share with one another and do different activities. Annie, Gr. 4

They help you with life things, not just school things. Anna, Gr. 7

It gives you a good education. Owen, Gr. 3

In church we are learning about Lent, and our priests are really funny. Lucy,
Gr. 4

Because of the teacher and student relationships we have. They know what
is going on in your life and they are great mentors. Mia, Gr. 8

I am learning a lot at St. Barnabas. Lucas, Kindergarten

When we get stuck on something, teachers always help. Sammie, Gr. 4

Because of the friends I have and support. If you have a hard time or a loss,
people you may not even know will come up to you and comfort you. Sam,
Gr. 8
March 18
10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Firehouse Sub Night
M I N D ,
Thank you to all who have helped our students come to school this week ready
to tackle the ISTEP+ test. Part 1 is complete. The students and teachers have
worked hard this year and will be prepared for Part 2 beginning on April 28th.
Report Cards
Pioneer Day, Gr. 4
I N
1
PAGE
2
March 9
ATTENTION All Current 2014-2015 CHOICE Voucher
and CHOICE SGO SCholarship recipients:
Hamburger
Mac & Cheese
Baked Beans
Lettuce/Tomato
Applesauce
The State of Indiana CHOICE voucher application process for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year will open as of Friday, February 27th and will
close September 1st. If you are a current State of Indiana CHOICE Voucher
recipient, be looking for a confidential Sign-Up Genius to reserve your appointment time. You must have your 2014 tax return completed when
you come to the individual meeting with the Business Manager.
March 10
Cheese Sauce
If your student(s) was a ** CHOICE SGO scholarship recipient in the current 2014-2015 year and you are unsure if you qualify for a state voucher
in the upcoming year 2015-2016, please review the income schedule below to pre-determine eligibility. Your family household income must be at
or below these guidelines. If you have questions, you may call Angela
Boyle at 881-7422 ext.253 for assistance.
Lettuce/Tomato
Persons in household
Nachos
Corn Chips
Taco Meat
Peaches
Household Income for 2014-2015 **CHOICE $500 SGO recipient
1
32,662
2
44,206
3
55,750
4
69,294
Strawberry Cup
5
78,838
March 12
6
90,382
Cheese Omelet
7
101,926
Sausage
8
113,470
March 11
Oriental Chicken
Rice
Egg Roll
Potatoes
Muffins
Banana
March 13
A big THANK YOU goes to Mrs. Martha Render for filling in for our
resource teacher, Mrs. Kara Ferguson, while Mrs. Ferguson was on
maternity leave. Mrs. Render returned to St. Barnabas and shared her
many teaching gifts and talents with our students. We look forward to
Mrs. Ferguson’s return on Monday.
Potato Bar
Cheese/Broccoli
Breadstick
Garden Salad
2
Peach Cup
ST.
BARNABAS
CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
Dear Esteemed Parishioners and Friends of Saint Barnabas,
Thank you for generously supporting the St. Barnabas School ministry through your time, talent and treasure.
If you were not able to attend our 5th Annual Dinner for Warriors V, on behalf of our students and school staff, we
invite you to consider making a monetary pledge to St. Barnabas School according to your ability. All the monies raised will go to support the education of our students as 21st century learners.
Your contribution will help the students of St. Barnabas School continue to Grow in Mind, Heart and Spirit to become leaders in the world. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Debbie Perkins, Principal
These are just some of the items we’ve been able to purchase and
support thanks to Dinner for Warriors I, II, III, & IV.
Name:__________________________________________________
Phone:_____________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Pledge enclosed________________
Pledge, bill me ___________________
Please make check payable to St. Barnabas School. Thank YOU!!
3
Congratulations to our 2015
F E B R U A R Y
2 8 , 2 0 1 5
Roncalli Quest for Excellence Winners!
THANKS TO
OUR COACHES!
ST. BARNABAS WARRIORS—GROWING IN MIND, HEART, AND SPIRIT
Mrs. Jaffe
Mr. Kidwell
It was a great showing from our 7th and 8th grade students who participated in
Mrs. Schmidt
this academic, fine arts, and physical fitness competition. Ten south deanery
Mrs. Watson
schools participated in fifteen different events. St. Barnabas had 34 students
Mrs. Parden
called to the podium to receive medals and ribbons!
Miss Burnett
Super Quiz—
Current Events (teams of 2)
Mr. Bauman
1st
1st
Caroline Barron
Mr. Schonegg
Ashlyn Streicher
Miss Kendzicky
Joe Carper
Ali Miller
Mrs. Higdon
Katie Rushka
Ms. Hoefling
Aiden Looney
2nd
3rd
Mrs. Scheer
Essay
Male Vocal
1st
Levi Ralston
1st
Caroline Barron
3rd
Ali Miller
Spelling
Drama Monologue
3rd
1st
Abby Kreuzman
Art
3rd
Liam Wanner
4th
Caroline Barron
H.M.
Ali Miller
Joe Carper
4th
Anna Clodfelter
Math
Ali Miller
1st
Mike Poropatic
Tommy Mullin
4th
Grant Meinerding
Daniel Woodruff
H.M.
Dominic Conover
Dominic Conover
Katie Rushka
5th
James Rooney
Instrumental
H.M.
Faith Fries
Wes Cunningham
Mia Roberts
Geography
Drama Duo
Physical Education
H.M.
Max Lundy
H.M.
H.M.
H.M.
Owen Herndon
6th
Dalton Minor
Oona Merritt
Lillian Brown
Owen Herndon
Speech
H.M.
4
Ashlyn Streicher
Quest for Excellence Memories!
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR SCHOOL FAMILIES:
PRIVATE SCHOOL TAX DEDUCTION
Effective Jan. 1, 2012, IC 6-3-2-22 authorizes taxpayers to claim a retroactive $1,000 state income tax deduction per
dependent who is enrolled in a private school in grades K-12 and incurs costs for tuition, fees, computer software,
textbooks or school supplies. To claim this credit, you will need to provide the following information about the school
attended:
St. Barnabas School #C295 under the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Corp. #9200. The Archdiocese has posted: 1) Information about the deduction; 2) Form IT-40, Schedule 2 Deductions Form; 3) List of IDOE School Numbers. Click HERE.
The IDOE posts a guide and school codes pertaining to the tax deduction on their website: http://doe.in.gov/
accreditation under the bullet point “Private School/Homeschool Tax Deduction Instructions and School Codes (found
on Indiana Department of Revenue's Schedule 2).”
(Continue reading)
5
Private School Parent (State) Tax Deduction (Code No. 626)
Private school/homeschool deduction: Info for parents
This is the one (state) program available to current parents
You may be eligible for a deduction based on education expenditures paid for each dependent child who is enrolled in a private
school or is homeschooled. Dependent child qualifications:



Your dependent child must be eligible to receive a free elementary or high school education (K-12 range) in an Indiana school
corporation;
You must be eligible to claim the child as a dependent on your federal tax return; and
The child must be your natural or adopted child or, if not, you must have been awarded custody of the child in a court proceeding making you the court appointed guardian or custodian of the child
Education expenditures. This refers to any expenditures made in connection with enrollment, attendance, or participation of your
dependent child in a private elementary or high school education program. The term includes tuition, fees, computer software,
textbooks, workbooks, curricula, school supplies (other than personal computers), and other written materials used primarily for
academic instruction or for academic tutoring, or both. The term does not include the delivery of instructional service in a home
setting to your dependent child who is enrolled in a school corporation or a charter school.
A "private elementary or high school education program" means attendance at a nonpublic school (including a private school, a
parochial school and a homeschool) in Indiana that satisfies a child's obligation for compulsory attendance at a school.
The obligation for "compulsory attendance" means a child must be in attendance in a school (public and/or private) for a minimum
of 180 days in a calendar year. No deduction will be available based on a child who attends school for a period of less than 180
days in a calendar year.
Figure your deduction. If you made an unreimbursed education expenditure during 2011 your deduction is:
(1) $1,000; multiplied by:
(2) the number of qualified dependent children for whom you made education expenditures.
Example: Greg and Constance have three children ages 7, 9 and 11. The two oldest children attend a private school. The
youngest child attends the neighborhood public school. The parents purchased schoolbooks for all three children. They
will be eligible for a $2,000 deduction (the youngest does not qualify as he attends a public school).
Note: A qualifying child may be claimed for this deduction only once per year. For example, if a husband and wife are
married and filing separately, whichever parent is eligible to claim the child as a dependent for exemption purposes is
eligible to claim this deduction.
How to report the deduction. If the private school or homeschool is registered with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE),
enter the school's name and identifying number assigned by the IDOE.



Examples:
On Schedule 2 line 11a enter "XYZ Homeschool 019999Z" in the "Enter deduction name" box, followed by code no. 626 and
the amount of the deduction (Example: Holy Name School No. = C545 and Office of Catholic Education Corp. No. = 9200)
If the school is not registered with the IDOE (NOTE all Catholic schools in the archdiocese are registered), just enter the name
"XYZ Homeschool" in the "Enter deduction name" box, followed by code no. 626 and the amount of the deduction.
If the school has no designated name, enter "private school/homeschool" in the "Enter deduction name" box, followed by
code no. 626 and the amount of the deduction.
For more information about this deduction, see Income Tax Information Bulletin #107 at www.in.gov/dor/3650.htm.
Source: INPEA Update, December 2011: www.inpea.org
This information, the form and the list of Corporation and School Numbers for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese are posted at
www.archindy.org/oce/,Public Downloads, Misc/Private School Parent (State) Tax Deduction. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis
does not give tax advice. Please consult the State of Indiana Department of Revenue or your tax professional.
6
St Barnabas School
March 6, 2015
PTO News
Your PTO, Your News!
SCRIPS—POPCORN and a MOVIE!
Inside this issue:
Upcoming Events
2
Shop with Scrips at www.shopwithscrips.com
PTO Nominations
2
Organization: St. Barnabas Catholic School/IN
Market Day
2
Kroger Rewards
2
Organizer: Angie Schoettle [email protected]
Email if you have questions or need some help signing up. Scrips has
raised $18,000 for the school so far this year, lets keep it going
strong through the end of the year! Families…….Buy some Scrips!!
March Promotion is Here! The Class Room Competition has started
and goes through Tuesday March 17th. Goal: $100 in purchases per
St. Barnabas Family. Prize: The Classroom with the highest family
participation will win a Popcorn and Movie Party on the Last Day
before Spring Break. Mrs. Jackson’s Class is going for 2 in a row! This
promotion is per family so if there are 3 kids in your family each
child’s class will be credited for participation by $100 in purchases
(not $300).
BOX TOPS—What to do, what to do!
PTO President:
Angie Schoettle
PTO Vice President:
Deana Haworth
PTO Treasurer:
Robin McCurdy
PTO Secretary:
Christine Woodruff
You have seen them, they are everywhere, on lots of stuff you
use….Kleenex, Pizza Rolls, Hamburger Helper, Ziploc, Green Giant,
and General Mills cereals. Each one is worth 10cents to our school!
We know you have a stash of them at home and we need your help
with collection!
1. Trim all of your Box Top la-bels down to the dashed lines. (Yes that
counts as a craft project!)
2. Collect 50 box tops into a bundle with a rubber band or in a small
Ziploc bag. (And trim off that Box Top too!)
3. Send them into school!
Past collections have given St. Barnabas over $2000 each!
7
Market Day-Order by Monday at 11pm!
PTO Executive
Committee
Need some meatless op-tions? Cheese Ravoli, Manacotti, Stuffed Egg-plant, Krunchy
Cod, Sweet Potato Encrusted Pollock, Coconut Butter-fly Shrimp and Cheese Lasagna
Rollups are all options at Market Day. Order for March delivery. www.marketday.com
Nominations at
the April
Other Items on sale this month:
Meeting.
Broccoli Florets
5-Cheese Garlic Toast
French Dip (with Au Jus)
Bosco Breadsticks
Place your order online, you can pay online or pay with a check at pick up.
Clearance items, get them while they last!
Funnel Cake wi/Pitcher
Meal Planner Center
Petite Pie Mold
Reusable on the go Sandwich wrappers
Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Yukon Gold Potato & Vegetable Blend
Upcoming Events
Market Day order deadline Monday, March 9th, 11pm
~Fish Fry Friday Night March 13th, 5-7:30pm
~Market Day Pick Up Saturday March 14th 11:30-12:30pm
Firehouse Subs Night Wednesday March 18th, 10:30am-10:00pm
~Chick-Fil-A Day supporting St. Barnabas is Wednesday, April 29th
~Skating Party Wednesday May 6th at Wheels of Wonder 6-8pm
Kroger Rewards
Register your Kroger Plus Card to help St. Barnabas earn rewards
based on your Kroger purchases. www.kroger.com
Community Tab
Community Re-wards
Choose to enroll and search for St. Barnabas or enter code 10531.
Use your card as you normally would and St. Barnabas School benefits!
8
PTO Elections at
the May Meeting.
It's time to clean out grandma's closet!
St. Barnabas is seeking costume and accessory donations for the spring musical. The story, The Stingiest Man in Town,
is set in the winter during the 1850s and we need the following to outfit our actors:
-vintage style long dresses and skirts
-women's bonnets
-shawls, wraps
-vintage looking suits and suit jackets (small adult size) in brown, black, plaid or pin striped
-derby hats, newsboy hats
-solid or plaid winter scarves
-old gloves (to be cut into fingerless gloves)
-vintage style purses, small suitcases or briefcases
If you are able to contribute, please send the item to school and mark the item for St. Barnabas Musical!
“CSI JERUSALEM”
Are you looking for a way to enhance your Lenten journey this
year? If so, consider attending “CSI Jerusalem” on Sunday, March
15th at 6:30 PM at St. Barnabas Church.
Just as the popular “CSI” TV series, this presentation will look at
the science behind the events of the crucifixion. Some of the topics covered will be:
Drive-Thru Fish Fry
The Roman practice of Crucifixion
Controversies of the cause of Jesus’ death and what really killed
him
Resurrection of Jesus: a medical analysis of opposing theories
Medical examination & scientific analysis/controversies of the
Shroud of Turin
See a life size replica of the Shroud of Turin and other artifacts
Relaxed presentation allowing time for questions
Plus much, more…
March 13 Open from 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Orders will be taken in the back parking lot of church OR..
call your ordering in the day of the drive-thru @ 5133493Proceeds will directly benefit the Athletic Programs at
St. Barnabas.
MENU
The program is presented by Dr. Chuck Dietzen, MD. Dr. Chuck is
an engaging speaker who has led numerous mission trips to South
American and Asia. He has met Pope John Paul II and worked with
Mother Teresa. Dr. Chuck founded the organization “Timmy Global Health” whose mission is to expand access to healthcare and
empower students and volunteers to tackle today’s most pressing
global health challenges. Come join us for this insightful and informative presentation on the death of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(Dinners include coleslaw, french fries, & hush puppies)
3-piece Dinner…………………………………………….....$ 8.00
Fish Sandwich Dinner………………………………………$ 7.00
Family Dinner (15 pieces of fish)……………………..$25.00
(4-coleslaws & 4 servings of fries/hush puppies)
Extra piece of fish…………………………………………….$ 2.00
9
Free cookie platter to the class with the highest total sales and
free lunch delivered to the teacher on the day of their choice!
Write your teachers name on the back of this slip!
10
Kindermusik of Indianapolis
Kindermusikofindianapolis.com
Jody Wyss-Treadwell, Owner/Teacher (Mrs. Higdon’s
sub from Oct.-Dec.)
317-513-5941
[email protected]
KINDERMUSIK CLASSES FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS
CUDDLE & BOUNCE:
INFANTS/newborns & crawlers to 12 months
TUESDAYS 9:30-10:15 a.m.
SING & PLAY:
TODDLERS/older babies, walking, talking, singing, tapping, playing, dancing and clapping on their own
13 to 24 months
TUESDAYS 11:15-12 noon
WIGGLE & GROW:
Children 2-3 years
TUESDAYS 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Since 1978, more than two million families in over 70 countries have enjoyed Kindermusik, Classes involve a mix of singing, instrument play, dancing and movement, story time, and other activities that help children and their families discover how music can
enrich their lives and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Kindermusik classes give parents the opportunity to engage
in safe, fun and developmentally appropriate music-and-movement experiences with children. Kindermusik offers developmentally specific educational programs for children by licensed educators. Jody Wyss-Treadwell has been a licensed educator since 1997.
Classes held at:
Frieden’s U.C.C.
8300 S. Meridian St.
Kindermusik of Indianapolis
Kindermusikofindianapolis.com
Jody Wyss-Treadwell, Owner/Teacher (Mrs. Higdon’s sub from Oct.-Dec.)
317-513-5941
[email protected]
11
12
Rebel Athletic Development
April 1 – May 27, 2015
Wednesday Nights 6-7pm
No workout on Wednesday April 22
Roncalli Bubble Gymnasium
7th and 8th Grade Males
$75 for all 8 sessions OR $15 for each individual session

Work with a variety of Roncalli coaches to develop your speed, strength, and athleticism as you
prepare for any high school sport

- Participate in a series of pre-tests and post-tests to measure your development and growth
throughout the spring
Please detach and send $75 to:
Roncalli High School
Attn: Kevin Banich
3300 Prague Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Registration – Please pay when registering – may register at the door each night
Contact: Kevin Banich – (317) 946-1439 or [email protected]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Student Athlete Information:
Name:_______________________________________________________ Adult Shirt Size:___________
School:______________________________________________________
Grade:________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Circle the sport(s) you might be interested in playing for the Roncalli Rebels:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Hockey
Swimming
Lacrosse Tennis
13
Volleyball
Wrestling