ST. BARBARA SCHOOL
THURSDAY TIDBIT
Surprise Someone With a Random Act of Kindness October 26, 2006

PRINCIPAL NOTES: ANYONE WHO HAS ATTENDED A VIRTUS MEETING, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT MRS. CARONE HAS A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE. If we don’t have the certificate, we have no way of knowing who has attended.

I hope you’re all planning on dressing up and walking with the students in our Annual Halloween Parade. Kick-off will be at 11:00 on October 31st! This will be a half-day of school.

Now that the colder weather is upon us, please dress your child appropriately for recess. Students are not allowed in the school building during recess.

Please remember that the girls should be wearing the gym sweat pants or navy or black pants under their skirts during the cold weather. Pajama pants, etc are not allowed.

We are looking for some “garden angels” who would be interested in cleaning up the school garden and preparing it for winter. Please contact the school office if you’re interested.

The FSA meeting for November has been changed to Monday, November 13th.

THE CHICAGO SINFONIETTA PROGRAM has begun! St. Barbara’s 4th and 7th graders, along with band members, have been selected by the Sinfonietta to participate in the “Audience Matters” program. Professional musicians are coming to school to introduce our students to classical music and composers, and to discuss how music reflects historical and current cultures. We are so excited to be able to participate in this cultural experience.

OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH: It’s normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including a loss of a child by abortion. It can form a hole in one’s heart, a hole so deep that sometimes it seems nothing can fill the emptiness.
A special word to women who have had an abortion: The Church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your decision, and does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not have yet healed. Certainly what happened was and remains terribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope. Try rather to understand what happened and face it honestly. If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you His forgiveness and His peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will come to understand that nothing is definitively lost and you will also be able to ask forgiveness from your child, who is now living with the Lord. ( Pope John Paul II, Gospel of Life)

GOLD C BOOKS REMINDER: Please purchase for $10 the Gold C Book or return it to the school office by tomorrow, Friday, October 27th.

HOME RUN INN: Forms for the next pizza day have been sent home with each student today. Forms for the November 13th lunch are due back in the office by November 7th. Please call Nancy Brown with any questions, 387-7334.

NEW DEALER TRAINING: New dealer training is scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2006 from 7pm till 9pm in Prairie Room A and on Thursday, November 2, 2006 in the gym from 7pm till 9pm. Please come and learn, refresh yourself or teach other people how to deal blackjack, poker or hold’em poker. If you are a new dealer for Fall Casino Nights, it is recommended that you join us one of the nights if have any questions about dealing any of the games you will be working that weekend. Contact Steff Woywod with any questions.

CALLING ALL DECORATORS!!! The gym needs to be transformed into our Casino during the day on Friday, November 3rd. If you are available to help us decorate, please come to the gym anytime after drop off. We have all of the supplies, we just need the extra hands to help us transform the gym into the wonderful Casino it can be. Remember, If you build the Casino, they will come…………Hope to see you there.

PIES FOR SISTER MARGARET: We will be accepting pie donations for Sister Margaret through MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th! Our pie goal is 200! Please help with this wonderful cause, and thank you for your donations! Remember not to include these pies with your regular Market Day order. Please use the separate form enclosed in today's Tidbit.

MARKET DAY NEWS: Our push for PIES is underway! We are having a contest to see which grade gets the most pies counted toward their class. The winning class gets a PIZZA PIE party for their efforts! So far the kindergarten class and the 8th grade are in the lead with 8 pies. Look for our pie charts in the hallway to keep track of the contest. LET'S GET PIES!!

Separately, don't forget to place your Market Day orders by Wednesday, November 8th. Pick up is Saturday, November 11th.

JDRF UPDATE: Our school family donated $422.18 to the Ron Santo Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk from our out-of-uniform day. We can’t thank you enough for your generosity and for caring so much. God Bless You.

FINAL WEEK for the Box Tops/Campbell Labels/Tyson Labels & Milk Caps APPLE RACE..... The top three classes in the Apple race are: 1st place is 6th grade (653 items), 2nd place is 7th grade (400 items) and 3rd place is Kindergarten (295 items). This Friday, October 27th, will be the last collection day for the race.

FSA COOKBOOKS: Do you have any favorite recipes that you'd like to share with others? If so, send them in so they can be included in the FSA Cookbook. Submission forms are available in the school office or you may type or write your recipes and send them in. The more recipes we receive, the better the book will be! Also, don't forget to pre-order your cookbooks (no payment is due at this time). They will be available early May. If you have any questions, please call Dawn at 485-6645 or Debbie at 387-7367.

CALLING ALL BAKERS: Have you missed that sweet smell of fresh baked goods in your kitchen? Want to get warmed up for the holiday...Bingo needs you. The month of November we are offering sweets at bingo. If you would like to donate please call or email Cathy Kaz at (708)485-5746. Thanks for your talents and goodies!

Happy Halloween!