ST. BARBARA SCHOOL
THURSDAY TIDBIT
Surprise Someone With a Random Act of Kindness January 25, 2007


PRINCIPAL NOTES: Catholic Schools Week begins this Sunday, January 28, 2007 through February 3, 2007. Please join us at our Sunday Mass at 9:30 on January 28th. The school will be open for all parishioners and any new families to visit and register for the next school year immediately following the 9:30 Mass until 1:00 on Sunday. We ask that children stay with their families and not run up and down the stairs or in the corridors.

Our Science Fair will be open for viewing on Sunday after Mass in the Windemere Room. You are most welcome and invited to join us, also, in a variety of activities we have prepared for this exciting week.

Congratulations to Kevin Paloucek who won the National Catholic Education Association Distinguished Graduate Award for his continued ministry to our school and parish! This award is always given to a former graduate of St. Barbara School who remains involved in parish life. Also, Congratulations to Mrs. Cheri Nolan, our preschool teacher, who won the Heart of the School Award. Presentations of both awards will take place at the 9:30 Mass this Sunday.

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.

CORRECTION FROM LAST WEEK: Presentation of the awards for the Science Fair will be at 12:45 on Sunday and not 12:15 as noted on the schedule in last week’s tidbit.

LUNCH ROOM: Please do not send your child with a lunch that needs microwaving. We are not able to accommodate this from the kitchen and children are not allowed into the kitchen to heat things up themselves. Thank you for your cooperation.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT: Serious Safety Hazard-Children who live less than 1½ miles from school but have to cross a busy street, railroad tracks, or walk by a street without sidewalks may be eligible for a refund of some of their parents' transportation costs. Our school website, www.stbarbaraschool.com has a link for you to obtain the Serious Safety Hazard Application. This form needs to be completed and postmarked by the February 1st deadline.

DJ NEEDED: Thursday, February 15th - Sweetheart Dance for school students – kindergarten through 8th grade. Family School Association is not looking to break the bank, so this might be a gig for a teenage aspiring DJ. Age appropriate music. Call Alicia Kolasa with any leads (708) 387-2421.

FSA COOKBOOKS: A reminder that if you wish to have a recipe(s) included in our cookbook, they must be turned in tomorrow!

MANNA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Effective immediately, Chuck E. Cheese gift cards are temporarily unavailable. We will be notified when they are available again.

Planning a trip to Disney World or Disneyland? Effective January 22nd, gift cards in $25 and $100 denominations with an 8% discount are available. Cards in $1,000.00 denominations are available on a special order basis. The cards can be used to pay for vacation packages, Disney owned hotel stays and theme park tickets as well as merchandise and dining in the parks at participating locations. They can also be used at the Disney Store and online at DisneyShopping.com.

MARKET DAY NEWS: A big THANK YOU to all the 3rd Grade families that helped out Saturday at Market Day pick up.

Also, Market Day has TWO exciting offers in February: Cookie Dough Bonus Days ® plus our special "RED HOT February Contest" with some awesome prizes! Look for details under separate cover tomorrow!

BOX TOPS, CAMPBELL’S, TYSON & MILK CAPS: After the first collection, the leader in the "St. Barbara Super Bowl" contest with a total of 522 items collected is the Preschool Pandas. Remember, Box Tops, Campbell’s, Tyson Labels and Milk Caps all count towards your team total. Ask your family and friends to support St. Barbara’s by becoming a Box Top Booster Club member. It’s free, just go to www.boxtops4education.com/club and sign up today. We can earn a $1.40 for each new member that joins.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: The Scholastic Book Fair will be held on Monday, January 29th thru Wednesday, January 31st in the Windemere Room, 11:30 – 12:30 pm. Students will be allowed to purchase books during their lunch period after they have eaten their lunch. Please make checks payable to St. Barbara School. The Guess How Many Contest will be held again this year. One winner from each grade will be able to choose $15.00 in free books. Winners will be announced Thursday, February 1st. If you have any questions, please call Dawn at 485-6645.

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.