ST. BARBARA SCHOOL
THURSDAY TIDBIT
Surprise Someone With a Random Act of Kindness November 30, 2006
PLEASE NOTE: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is Friday, December 8th. We will not be attending the 8:00 morning Mass on that day. Instead the school children will be participating in the 10:00 morning Mass and all are welcome to join us! Therefore, on Friday, December 8th, the students should come to school at the regular time.
PRINCIPAL NOTES: I’m sure the entire school family joins me in congratulating our students who will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time tonight at 7:00 pm.
Many thanks to all of you for your generous donations to Sr. Margaret’s Pastoral Care Office for Thanksgiving Day. Many people enjoyed a real feast. Also, thank you for the monetary donations received from the Adopt-a-Family out-of-uniform. We will truly make some children very happy at Christmas!
The West Suburban Catholic Charities is asking schools to bring in a specific food item to be donated to those in need. They have asked that each St. Barbara student bring in a box of Macaroni and Cheese. Collections will be taken during the week of December 4th.
The Brookfield crossing guard stationed on Prairie Avenue near the railroad tracks asks that for the safety of the children, that they walk on the west side of Prairie Avenue between the school and the tracks. If they cross Prairie Avenue outside the school, then she is not able to cross them when they get to the busy intersections just over the tracks. Please talk to your children about this.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has put together a wonderful coffee table book called Journey of Faith. This book illustrates the history of the Chicago Archdiocese while featuring information on our parishes, schools and other institutions. The introductory price of this book is $35 through the school or rectory office. This would make a lovely gift. You can view this book in the rectory office.
CLASS PICTURE RETAKES: A reminder that picture retakes are tomorrow. ONLY those students having their pictures taken will be allowed out-of-uniform in dress clothes. If you are having retakes taken, please remember to send the portrait package you ordered in October with your child. Anyone who was absent on picture day will need to have their picture taken also. If you have any questions, please call Dawn at 485-6645.
SCHOOLBELLES is having their annual sale. Please see enclosed flier for details.
GEOGRAPHY BEE: St. Barbara School will once again be holding the National Geographic Bee on Monday, December 4th for our 7th and 8th graders (during their social studies classes). This is the 19th year that the National Geographic Society has offered this Geographic Bee to students in thousands of schools across the United States. The top ten 7th and 8th graders will go on to the next level of our competition which will be Wednesday, December 6th at 1:30. We will then narrow it down to the top 2 winners and they will compete the following week for the championship. The final winner of the bee at our school will advance to the next level of competition, which is a written examination to determine state competitors. All school winners are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $25,000 college scholarship at the National competition in Washington, D.C.! Good luck to all of them!!!
JANUARY HOT LUNCH: Forms to order January hot lunch have been sent home with each student today and the menu is attached to this tidbit. All forms are due no later than December 14th. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Brown at 387-7334.
PIZZA DAY: Order forms for the December 11th Home Run Inn pizza day have been sent home with each student today. Forms along with payment are due back by December 7th. If you do not order for your child, please remember to send a lunch since hot lunch or milk are not available on pizza days. Extras will not be ordered. Thank you. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Brown, 387-7334.
FSA WREATH & POINSETTIA orders can be picked up this Sunday, December 3rd from 8:00 AM - Noon in the Windemere Room. A few extras have been ordered, so stop by if you're interested!
MARKET DAY: Reminder that Market Day pick up is next Saturday, December 9th!
Thank you to all the volunteers that help keep Market Day up & running each month!
We have our December to Remember sale going on this month. Anyone placing an order over $50.00 receives a FREE Fannie May ¼ lb. box of Trinidads! On top of that, Family School Association through Market Day will be giving a special gift to any customer placing an order over $200.00! December is a short month for sales, so please place your order today! Order forms are due back to school by MONDAY, DECEMBER 4TH (internet has until Wednesday, December 6th to place their orders). Please call Sandy at (708) 387-9502 if you have any questions.
Recap for pie month—We were able to donate 140 pies to Sister Margaret this year! Thank you to everyone who helped make it all happen!
Pies for pies recap – We will be having a pizza party on Tuesday, January 9th for the 2nd & 4th graders who were the winners of the Pies for Pies Pizza Party Contest! Congratulations!
SCOREBOARD FOR SALE: Own a piece of nostalgia and buy St. Barb's old basketball scoreboard that was on the wall in the gym. It is fully operational and comes with everything needed to make it work in a basement, garage, warehouse or wherever you wish. It is approximately 3' by 7'. Make an offer as we are not putting a price tag on it and will accept a donation to the school or church as payment. If you are interested, call Kevin Paloucek 708.288.8177cell.
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.
Box Tops/Campbell Labels/Tyson Labels & Milk Caps Update…The winner of “Save Your Turkey from Thanksgiving Dinner” was the 6th Grade. We received a generous donation from Old Country Buffet in Countryside, so each child in Pre-School to 5th Grade has received a “Kid’s Free Meal Pass” card today, so please check your child’s backpack. The 7th & 8th graders received a candy treat. Please take the time to look at the flyer in today’s tidbit. There’s a new collection sheet on the back for our next contest, “Mystery Christmas Presents”. Remember, Campbell’s will no longer be accepting the front panel of the label after 12/31/06. If you have any front panels, please send them in. Thanks again for your support of these programs.