Friday, May 17 | 11:50am Dismissal (11:40 PK); NO Aftercare | Saturday, May 18 | 8th Grade Dinner Dance, 6:30 Barraco’s Vineyard | Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19 | School Art Fair | Monday, May 20 | 6th Grade Field Trip, Adler Planetarium | Tuesday, May 21 | Weekly School Mass, 8:45am in Church | Tuesday, May 21 | Student Council Speeches, around 9:30am at Church | Tuesday, May 21 | Kindergarten Field Trip, Oak Lawn Children's Museum | Wednesday, May 22 | School Talent Show, during the day | Wednesday, May 22 | 8th Grade Arts and Athletic Banquet, 6:30pm Ridge CC | Thursday, May 23 | 1st Grade Field Trip, Brookfield Zoo. Please note the wrong field trip date was posted last week. | Thursday, May 23 | Preschool May Crowning, 10am at Church | Thursday, May 23 | 8th Grade Final Clap Out, 2:45pm Main Hall | Friday, May 24 | Spirit Day & 11:50am Dismissal (11:40PK) NO Aftercare | Monday, May 27 | NO School - Memorial Day | Tuesday, May 28 | Weekly School Mass, 8:45am in Church | Tuesday, May 28 | 8th Grade Retreat, 7:45am - 9pm, at School | Wednesday, May 29 | 1:30 Dismissal (1:20 PK)- Staff Development | Wednesday, May 29 | 8th Grade Grad Practice & Picnic, 10am - 1:30pm, at Church | Thursday, May 30 | 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, 10am at Church | Thursday, May 30 | 7th Grade Constitution Test, at School | Thursday, May 30 | 5th Grade Field Trip to Fair Oaks Farm | Thursday, May 30 | 8th Grade Car Parade Throughout Parish, 7pm Kick-Off | Friday, May 31 | 8th Grade Graduation, 7pm at Church |
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Schedule Reminders
- Today, May 17 - 11:50am dismissal today (11:40 Preschool), No Aftercare
- Monday, May 27 - NO School, Memorial Day
- Wednesday, May 29 - 1:30 Dismissal (1:20 PK), Staff Development
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Talent Show!
Students, do you have a special talent that you would like to show off to the rest of the school? If you can answer that with a big YES, then this is your chance to be part of the Talent Show presented by the Student Council. The annual school talent show is Wednesday, May 22. Students in grades K-8 (individual or group acts) are eligible to participate. All students must SIGN UP by today, May 17, and attend a mandatory run-through on Tuesday, May 21, from 3pm-4 pm. Full details HERE.
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Art Fair This Weekend!
The annual school ART FAIR is this weekend, and you do not want to miss the creativity on display! Every student will have a piece in the school gym, along with Culture Club Craft Fair on Saturday and a showcase of Young Authors' books! Volunteers are still needed; sign up HERE TO HELP.
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Graduation Dance
We wish our 8th-grade students an incredible evening on Saturday as they enjoy their Graduation Dinner Dance at 6:30pm at The Vineyard - Baracco’s. Class of 2024, have fun, be safe, and make some memories!
8th-grade parents, we are moving into our whirlwind of events! This is a reminder to “stay in the know” and check for all grad details on the WEBSITE in Activities > Graduation Events.
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Yearbook Pictures
Parents capture some of the best shots at school events - first days, school mass, field trips, holidays, sacraments, and sports! If you have pictures you think should be considered for the school yearbook, please email them, along with a quick note of names and event, to: notification.photos.306402649@treeringphotos.com.
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Upcoming Spirit Day!
Spirit Day is next Friday, May 24 (an 11:50am dismissal day before the Memorial Day holiday weekend)! We extend a huge thank you to our FSA for running this momentous event. All students are invited to wear their grade's color! If you ordered a Colors Wars t-shirt from the FSA, they would be arriving home next week (check students' backpacks!).
Parent Volunteers are still needed for the day. Register to volunteer HERE.
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SPORTS REGISTRATION - Registration for Football (Gr 4 - 8), Cheer (Gr 4 - 8), and Girls Basketball (Gr 3 - 8) is now open! Registration for Fall 2024 team sports is required in May to allow time for proper league registration and coaching assignments. Golf (Gr 5 - 8) and Soccer (PK - 8) details will be released soon. Prompt registration is highly appreciated! Linked HERE.
SUMMER CAMP - Lots of summer camp options at St. Barnabas this June. Details and registration are linked HERE.
KEY DATES - Check out some of the big dates for next year, including the first day, last day, and extended holiday vacation dates; linked HERE.
REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS - Medical forms for next school year are due NO later than Sunday, August 18 at Information Sunday. Details found HERE.
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May Crowning - Thank you to the many parents, grandparents, and friends who came out to share in our May Crowning last Friday. It was a beautiful day. We thank our students for showing reverence and kindness throughout the day.
Pack the Park - We celebrated our first, hopefully of many, “Pack the Park” event to honor our 8th-grade soccer athletes this past weekend. A huge thanks to Stephanie Krabbe for the idea and for leading the efforts and to Soccer Coordinator Kevin O’Kelly for smoothly facilitating a wonderful afternoon. GO Buckeyes!
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PARISH SERVICE DAY - Tomorrow, Saturday, May 18 all ages are welcome to share in the Parish Day of Service. Details and volunteer registration linked HERE.
BLOCK PARTY JUNE 8 - Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming St. Barnabas 100th Anniversary Parish & All Alumni Block Party. Purchase Tickets Today!
VOLUNTEERS - The Block Party committee is looking for volunteers of all ages! 7th and 8th grade and high school students are encouraged to help with set up prior to the event and will receive service hours. Complete the Volunteer interest form HERE.
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ONE Barnabas - We are called to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
Questions, Comments - Email us.
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