ST. BARBARA SCHOOL
THURSDAY TIDBIT
God’s Words Guide Us                        February 23, 2006

PRINCIPAL NOTES:    Please be sure to read the enclosed flier regarding the Parish Life + Ministry weekend.   We hope to see all of our families at the 9:30 Family Mass.  Plan on stopping in at the Parish Center to visit the tables that will be set up with information regarding the many ministries we have here at St. Barb’s.  It would be nice to see more of our school families also involved in parish life!  Good luck in winning the many prizes they are handing out to the winners of the Ministry Bingo located on the back side of the flier. 

Plan on joining the St. Barbara Parish community for the Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.

FAMILY MASS: As part of the Parish Life + Ministry Fair, Feb. 25th-26th, all families are invited to a special Family Mass at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Please, make an effort to join us and come and learn about more than 30 parish organizations and ministries, including other community groups at the fair held in the Parish Center.

SCHOOL BOARD NEWS:  Thank you to all the families who filled out a carnival survey.  After careful consideration of the risks involved with this undertaking, it has been determined that the carnival is not a viable option for our school.  Therefore, it is with regret that I inform you that a carnival will not be taking place.

MANNA NEWS:  Effective immediately, gift cards for Loews Theaters are no longer available.  AMC Silver gift cards will be accepted at all AMC, Loews, Cineplex Odeon, Magic Johnson and Star theaters.  Manna should have these available within 2 weeks. 

DR. SEUSS DAY!  The entire school will celebrate the birthday of author Theodore Geisel, the creator of Dr. Seuss, with Silly Hat Day on Monday, March 6th.  Bring a silly hat to school to wear the whole day to honor this wonderful author.

MARKET DAY:  Attention all 1st graders and parents!  We need your help on Saturday for Market Day pick-up.  Please meet us in the Parish Center at 8:45am.  Treats will be served.....good ones.  Thank you!

BOX TOPS NEWS…Dr. Seuss contest ends tomorrow (Friday-2/24/06).  Here are the current standings:  2nd & 8th grade – 237 Box Tops;   Kdg. & 7th grade – 207 Box Tops; 3rd & 6th grade – 138 Box Tops;  1st & 4thgrade – 133 Box Tops;  and Preschool 3/4 & 5th grade – 126 Box Tops
The winning group of buddies will be announced early next week.  Watch for the Olympic torch to arrive at school next week to start our Box Top Olympics on March 1st.  Details to follow next week.