ST. BARBARA SCHOOL
THURSDAY TIDBIT
Surprise Someone With a Random Act of Kindness December 14, 2006
PRINCIPAL NOTES: Enclosed in today’s tidbit is information regarding weather-related school closings. Please keep this information in a convenient place for future reference.
Please read carefully the fantastic offer for software and computers in today’s tidbit. Thank you to the school Technology Committee for securing these offers. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call the school office.
Anyone submitting articles or fliers to the tidbit for school-related activities can also have them put on the school website by emailing them to ccarone@stbarbaraparish.com for approval. Once approved, they will be forwarded to Mrs. Julie Skokna for her to put on our school website.
Friday, December 22nd, will be an out-of-uniform day. Students can wear green and red to celebrate the Christmas holidays! Jeans and gym shoes will be allowed. Any clothing with inappropriate wording, pictures, etc. is not allowed.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REMINDERS: The Christmas Program begins at 7:00 p.m. The students are asked to be in their seats by 6:30. Band students should also be at church by 6:30. Mr. Enns will be looking for a few band members to help him move the music stands from the Music Room before and after the performance. Kindergarten students should sit with their parents until called by their teacher. Preschoolers should meet in the children's room in the back of the church at 6:40. As always, we would appreciate all picture taking and/or videotaping to take place from the back of the church or from the pew in which you are seated. Aisles need to remain clear at all times. Also, please try to refrain from talking. In the past we have had some complaints from people who were trying to videotape their child’s performance and all that was picked up on the tape were the conversations of those people sitting around them. Please remember this is a performance and we should respect that. Thank you for your cooperation!
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE: Remember the deadline is February 1st for filing for a serious safety hazard for this school year. The Funding and Disbursement Section for Illinois Transportation Reimbursement has mailed the checks for last school year.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS: Just a reminder that altar serving training will continue this Saturday, Dec 16, 8:45-10:15a in Church. Anyone grades 4-8 that is interested may join us. The remaining training dates are Dec. 23rd and Jan 6th.
CURRENT AND NEW ALTAR SERVERS: Mark the date---On Saturday, January 6th from 10:15a-12:30p, a Christmas recognition reception (PARTY!) will be held in your honor in the gym. Sports, games and pizza will be provided. More information will be sent home in the upcoming schedule.
GREAT AMERICA READING PROGRAM: Log sheets for this year's reading program were sent home yesterday with each child in grades kindergarten through 6th. Each student needs to complete six hours or more of reading to be eligible for a free admission ticket. These forms are due by Thursday, February 15th. Students meeting the requirements will receive their ticket in early spring. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn at 485-6645.
MANNA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Next week is the last week before Christmas break that orders will be taken. The regular schedule will resume Monday, January 8th. If you need certificates over Christmas break, please call Dawn at 485-6645 to check availability.
Box Tops/Campbell Labels/Tyson Labels & Milk Caps Update…After the first collection, the 2nd grade (390 items collected) and the 5th grade (599 items collected) are the leaders in the “Mystery Christmas Presents” contest. This Friday (Dec. 8th) and NEXT THURSDAY (Dec.21st) are the last collection days for this contest. Are you a Box Top Booster Club member? If not, please go to www.boxtops4education.com/club and sign up today. We can earn a $1.40 for each new member that joins. PLEASE send in any Campbell’s FRONT PANELS by next Thursday DEC. 21st. Starting in January, they will only be accepting UPC Codes and Lids. If you’re not sure what to cut, send in the entire label and we’ll do the cutting.
BINGO NEWS: Still need to schedule your BINGO time??? We need more volunteers for the upcoming Bingos and please pass it along to your family and friends… We NEED more Bingo Players. Come out and meet other school families! Win $$!! We have a great time, come check it out! Next Bingo is Jan 12, 2007.