ST. BARBARA SCHOOL
THURSDAY TIDBIT

Surprise Someone With a Random Act of Kindness                        January 11, 2007

PRINCIPAL NOTES: I made a general announcement to all the boys asking that they get their hair cut before Tuesday, January 16th. Parents will be called on Tuesday to come and pick up any boy who comes to school with hair below his collar or hanging in his eyes.

If you have not already done so, please be sure to return your response to the survey for enrollment in the 2007-08 school year.

Receipts for Qualified Education Expenses for your 2006 tax preparation are being sent home today under separate cover. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Angela Lawler at 485-6151.

Congratulations to Eric Lawler and Kevin Skinner who were recipients of the St. Rita High School Mustang Award. The presentation ceremony took place last Sunday at St. Rita.

Cold weather is upon us. Please be sure your child/ren are dressed appropriately for recess. As long as it is not raining and the wind chill is reasonable, the students will play outside at lunch.

Parents, please be sure to put your child’s name or initials on the tags of their uniform, coats, hats, etc. We have numerous articles of clothing in our lost and found which could be returned to the owner if only the names were on the tags.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: Report cards will be issued on Friday, January 19th. The St. Barbara Tuition Policy states (in the Parent/Student Handbook) that monthly payments are due on the 17th of each month and that report cards will be distributed in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters provided tuition payments are current. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Angela Lawler at 485-6151.

REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, January 15th in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

Dear Students and Families,
I want to thank you all for thinking of me at Christmas; your generosity was much appreciated. I am so very blessed, not only to be at such a wonderful school, but because of all of you. You make me smile every day. Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy 2007!
Your Crossing Guard, Mrs. Cook

HOT LUNCH FOR FEBRUARY: Menus are included in today’s tidbit and order forms have been sent home with each student today. All forms and payment are due in the office by January 19th. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Brown, 387-7334.

HOME RUN INN PIZZA DAY: January 25th is the next Home Run Inn Pizza Day. Forms were given to each student today and are due back by January 22nd. As in the past, no late orders will be accepted. Call Nancy, 387-7334 with any questions.

MARKET DAY NEWS: Keep toasty with some warm, delicious foods from Market Day! Pick up is Saturday, January 20th, with 3rd grade families helping this month. Place your orders by Wednesday, January 17th.

FSA COOKBOOKS: If you pre-ordered a cookbook, payment for your order is now due. If you are still planning on placing an order, an order form is included in the tidbit. The cost is $15.00 per book, checks should be made payable to St. Barbara FSA. Please send in your payment through the school office in an envelope marked "Cookbook Payment/Order." Recipes are still being accepted so make sure you get them in soon so they can be included in the book. Submission forms can also be found in the tidbit. If you have any questions, please call Dawn at 485-6645 or Debbie at 387-7637.

Box Tops/Campbell Labels/Tyson Labels & Milk Caps Update…The winners of the “Mystery Christmas Presents” was the 3rd Grade and 5th Grade. We received a generous donation of Free Movie Passes from the LaGrange Theatre which were included in the Mystery Present won by the 5th Graders. Please see the flier in today’s tidbit for further details on the next contest, “St. Barbara Super Bowl”. There’s a new collection sheet on the back of it. Remember, Campbell’s is no longer accepting the front panel of the label, only UPC’s and Lids.



St. Barbara Vigil for Life
January 22 at 7:00pm in Church


January 22, 2007 is the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that opened the door to abortion on demand throughout all nine months of pregnancy and even during birth. Since 1973, more than 46 million children have been aborted in our nation. Thousands of women and men suffer in silence in the pews of our parishes, while many have left the Church entirely because of the abortion experience. As the Body of Christ, we are left with the significant task of reaching out with Christ’s hope and healing to those suffering from post-abortion aftermath, while peacefully working to prevent the additional killings of thousands of innocents right here in our own communities. The prayers and penance of the faithful and the ministry of those dedicated to the cause of life will ultimately transform our culture into one that cherishes and protects every human life, no matter how unformed, broken, guilty or vulnerable that life might be.

Monday, January 22, 2007, has been designated by the Catholic Bishops as a Day of Penance for the violations to the dignity of the human person. St. Barbara Respect Life Committee invites you to gather in church at 7pm for Eucharistic Adoration, a Vigil for Life, and Rosary. Build a Culture of Life in 2007. Questions?

If you or someone you know is suffering because of an abortion, don’t suffer alone. For confidential help, call 312-337-1962 or see: www.hopeafterabortion.com