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


PRINCIPAL NOTES: Our 7th and 8th grade students will be presenting the Living Stations on April 7th at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Please plan on attending this very moving religious experience. As always, we have Stations of the Cross beginning at 7:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent.

Thank you to Mr. Kevin Lynch and Mrs. Dana Veselsky and all of the parents who came and helped them in organizing the Irish Fest. They put in much time and effort so that everyone who attended could have a great time! It’s fun being Irish for a day!

Parents, it is very important that you do not hand out treats of any kind to our students. All food items should be given to the teacher. Some of our students have food allergies which the teachers are aware of. Younger children may not know what is in certain foods. While we realize parents are trying to be nice, this could create a very dangerous situation. Also, because of Food Service Professional’s rules (our Hot Lunch Program), outside food should NEVER be given out in the lunchroom.

MARRIAGE PROTECTION REFERENDUM, Sign a Petition-March 25&26
We need 283,000 valid signatures by April 20, 2006 to place the Protect Marriage Illinois Referendum on the November 2006 ballot. Illinois has a fundamental interest in protecting and preserving traditional marriage. Our communities flourish socially, economically, and in many other ways due to the stability and strength that marriage provides our society. Our responsibility is to ask, “What is in the best interest of the children?” Illinois has the DOMA law, Illinois Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as a union of one man and one woman, but it is just a matter of time before an activist judge will take a case that challenges that law and rules it “unconstitutional”. Only by clearly and permanently defining marriage in our state constitution can the people of Illinois protect and preserve marriage in our state. Petitions will be available at all the masses the weekend of March 25&26. Send a strong message to our Illinois lawmakers that protecting marriage as one-man, one-woman, is a priority. For more information contact Cate Hansen, Respect Life Coordinator.

“(Children) have the right to be born and to be raised in a family founded on marriage”
Pope Benedict XVI, December 2005

IRISH FEST: A BIG thank you to all that helped with Irish Fest. Also, thanks to all that came out we hope you had a fun time. Thanks again! Kevin Lynch

APRIL HOT LUNCH FORMS:  April hot lunch orders were due yesterday. All late orders are being returned. If your order was returned, please be sure to pack a lunch for your child(ren) each day during the month of April. Thank you for your cooperation. Nancy Brown, 387-7334.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE: Anyone applying for the Transportation Reimbursement (those living more than 1 ½ miles from school or less than 1 ½ miles from school with an approved safety hazard) must come into school and apply online. Please be sure to do this as soon as possible so you do not forget. If you have any questions, feel free to call Cathy Carone at 485-0806.

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! The 8th grade play is Saturday, April 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Before the curtain can rise, we need your help. Here is a list of items we need: long blonde wig, long black wig, Oompa Loompa wigs, strobe light, and St. Barb or any blue or gold graduation gowns. Everything will be returned. Thank you for your help.

MARKET DAY PICK-UP is Saturday the 25th. Second graders and their parents are our volunteers and we can't wait to see you at 8:45am in the Parish Center. Treats will be served! Customer pick-up is from 10:30 to 11:30. Thank you!

HOME RUN INN PIZZA DAY: Tomorrow is Pizza Day. If you did not order for your child, please remember to pack him or her a lunch. No extras were ordered. If you did not pre-pay for a soda with your pizza order, your child will need to bring a drink. Milk will not be available tomorrow. Thank you.

ANNUAL SCOUTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Boy Scout Troop 59, Cub Scout Pack 59 and Venture Crew 1 are holding their Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 26, 2006 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Windemere Room. Donation is $4.00 with children 6 and under free. Please come for the bake sale, fun, and good eating!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for June 3rd. We are bringing Joey and Maria's Wedding to St. Barbaras!! Tickets are $32 per person for dinner and show!! For more information, please call Debbie Nosek, 387-7367.