ST. BARBARA SCHOOL
THURSDAY TIDBIT
Surprise Someone With a Random Act of Kindness January 18, 2007

PRINCIPAL NOTES: Letters will be going home tomorrow with report cards regarding Optional Parent Teacher Conferences.

The Terra Nova Tests will begin on February 20th through March 2nd for students in grades 2, 3, 5 and 7. Barring any illness, please do not schedule doctor appointments, trips, etc. during this time, as it is very important that the students are in school for testing.

I’m pleased to announce that St. Barbara School has received a check for $383.15 from Box Tops for Education. Thank you to Mrs. Pat Medina for all of her hard work in running our fun contests in order to benefit the school!

OUT OF UNIFORM: To show our support for the Chicago Bears and wishing them much success this Sunday, we will be out of uniform tomorrow, Friday, January 19th wearing blue and orange. For safety reasons, “heelies” shoes should NOT be worn in school!

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT REMINDER: All applications for serious safety hazard must be returned to the Regional Office by February 1st.

TALENT SHOW: We are in need of more talent show participants. Please fill out and return the flier in today’s tidbit even if you are unsure of what you would like to do in the show.

HOT LUNCH ORDERS: Hot lunch orders for February are due in the office by January 19th. Please note, no late orders will be accepted. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Brown, 387-7334.

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS: Free or reduced lunch is available for students based on family income. If you feel you qualify, please call the office for an application.

HOME RUN INN: Pizza forms for Home Run Inn Day, January 25th, are due by January 22nd. Please mark you calendars if you ordered for your child.

TAKE YOUR SWEETHEART TO CHURCH: Looking for just the right Valentine gift for your spouse? What could be better than recommitting to your marriage? You are invited to attend the 5:00 Mass on Saturday, February 10th. There will be an opportunity for all married couples to renew their wedding vows. Please join us for wine and cheese at the Parish Center following this special Liturgy.

MARKET DAY pick-up is this Saturday at 10:30. The 3rd grade families are the helpers and should be there by 9:00.

GROUP PICTURE DAY: Please read the enclosed flier regarding group pictures on Friday, January 26th. If you have any questions, please call Dawn at 485-6645

FSA COOKBOOKS: Do you have recipes that you want included in the cookbook but haven't turned in yet? If so, you need to turn them in now! All recipes are due by Friday, January 26th. Due to publishing deadlines, we cannot accept late submissions. Orders for the cookbook can still be placed after that date. The cost is $15.00 per book, checks payable to St. Barbara FSA. If you have any questions, please call Dawn at 485-6645 or Debbie at 387-7367.

BOX TOPS, CAMPBELLS, TYSON UPDATE: A short reminder that tomorrow, (Friday, Jan. 19th) will be the first collection for the "St. Barbara Super Bowl" contest, so send in all your Box Tops, Campbell's, Tyson Labels & Milk Caps. Are you a Box Top Booster Club member yet? 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.

Build a Culture of Life in 2007
Chicago March for Life
Sunday, January 21, meet at Holy Name Cathedral after the 12:30p Mass.

A message from Francis Cardinal George: “January 22, 2007, marks the 34th anniversary of the Supreme Court decisions that led to legal abortion for any reason, and throughout all 9 months of pregnancy, in our country. In 2004, more than 22,000 abortions took place in Cook and Lake Counties alone. As the Body of Christ, we are left with the significant task of undoing the harm that these unjust rulings have caused our people and our Church.
I am pleased to announce a new ministry for post-abortion healing as an addition to the Project Rachel ministry the Respect Life Office has offered for many years. “A Time to Heal,” a 12-week, small group, Bible-based program for post-abortive women, will be offered in several parishes throughout the Chicago area. Interested persons may call the Project Rachel hotline at 888-456-HOPE for more information or to register.”

St. Barbara Vigil For Life: Come Monday, January 22, at 7pm to Church for Eucharistic Adoration, Vigil For Life, and Rosary.

“Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary.”
Pope Benedict XVI

CRAFTERS WANTED for the upcoming Spring Fling Craft Show and Bake Sale to be held on Saturday, March 24th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Center at 4015 Prairie. Spaces are 9 feet wide by 8 feet deep and are $25.00; 8-foot long tables are $10.00, and electric hook-up is $5.00. No vendors please.