PRINCIPAL NOTES: Please join us on Monday, September 29th at 8:30 a.m. for the annual Police Blessing. We extend a warm invitation to all people who are in law enforcement to join us!
Oktoberfest will be here before you know it! Think about getting a table of friends together and joining us for a night of fun and entertainment. See enclosed flyer for more information.
Coming home today under separate cover is a letter asking for table sponsorship for our Casino Nights. Please consider presenting this letter to your employer or a nearby business in hopes that they will sponsor a table and advertise their business at the same time!
IMPORTANT MEETING The St. Barbara School Recruitment Committee will meet Wednesday, October 1st in the Parish Center, Prairie Room A at 7:30 pm. This committee will be addressing the important issues of recruitment, student enrollment, and getting St. Barbara School and its message out to the community. Everyone is welcome. []
STRENGTHENING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Plan on attending the Genesis Conference, 2008 at Nazareth Academy, 1209 Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL on Saturday, September 27th from 8:30 – 12:15. Registrations are being accepted at the door. The cost is $25.00. Some of the topics being discussed are: The Role of the Board in Catholic School Identity Endowment – Ensuring a Viable Future School Budget and Fiscal Vitality Legislation - Hope for the Future of Catholic Schools Enrollment Management- Marketing, Recruitment, Retention The Gift of Volunteers Genesis – Sustaining Catholic Education Sources of External Funds and Grants
CALENDAR CHANGE:
Friday, February 27 Teacher Institute Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday, April 24 NO LONGER a Teacher Institute Day- will be a FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
OUT-OF-UNIFORM REMINDER: Tomorrow, Friday, September 26th, minimum 50 cents donation for cost of junior high “cubbies”.
MANDATORY RECONCILIATION MEETING will be held on Thursday, October 16th and will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Windemere Room. This meeting is for the parents of students who will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday, November 24th. Please call Janet if you are unable to attend.
STUDENT COUNCIL: Our Student Council has been elected! We would like to congratulate the following students who will serve on Student Council this whole school year[] Thank you for giving your time to make our school safe and fun for everyone!
FALL FUN FAIR VOLUNTEERS: I am still in need of volunteers. This event will not run smoothly with the amount of volunteers I have so far. I need people from 5-8pm badly! [See contact info paper tidbit or call office] if you are able to help. Thank you, Alicia
PRE-SALE TICKETS FOR THE FALL FUN FAIR: Tomorrow, Friday the 26th is the last chance for the pre-sale ticket price of $10. Please send ALL payments to Steffanie W via backpack express. If you do not buy a wristband that is ok, you can always buy tickets for what your child is interested in doing. It will be .50 cents a ticket. ALL carnival games are 1 ticket to play and ALL inflatables are 2 tickets. Thank you, Alicia
DONATIONS NEEDED: In order to improve our before and after school Extended Day Program, we are asking all families to please donate any old board games, toys, books, art supplies, etc. that will be tossed out during fall cleaning. We want to make Extended Day enjoyable but productive as well. Also, the older students need quiet time to complete their homework so we are reminding the parents of kindergartners and first graders to please make sure your children bring something to play with during Extended Day. It's becoming increasingly difficult to keep these younger students occupied and quiet. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
EXTENDED DAY REMINDERS:
1.Students eat their snack & drink beverage brought from home
2.Homework should be completed
3.Recreation
LIFETOUCH CLASS PICTURES: A reminder that class pictures will be taken this Tuesday, September 30th. This is a dress up out-of-uniform day. Any student wishing to order pictures must have their order form and payment with them at that time for Lifetouch to print a package. Checks should be made payable to Lifetouch. Even if you do not order a package, all students will need to have their pictures taken so they are included in the classroom composite. All PS-4 students should come directly to the Windemere Room by 8:30 am to have their pictures taken.
8TH GRADE FUNDRAISING NEWS: The Class of 2009 is awarding a NACHO TREAT to all classes that have achieved at least 50% participation in submitting wrapping paper or candle orders. So whether your class is large or small, you have a chance of enjoying a NACHO TREAT. Remember the order deadline is Thursday, October 9th! Thank you for your support.
YEARBOOK VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: Volunteers are still needed for the following pages: 5th grade, 3rd grade, Communion, 2nd grade, Kindergarten, Art/Gym/Music/Computer, Band/Altar Servers, Girl/Boy Scouts, Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball, Track and Cheerleading. If volunteers are not found for these pages, each grade/group will be reduced to one page each which would consist of students in alphabetical order for the class pages and a group shot for the remaining pages.
YEARBOOK: As many of you may know, my daughter [] will be graduating in June. I have had the pleasure of chairing the yearbook for the past 10 years, but now the time has come to pass the responsibility on to someone else. I would like to work with the person chosen to assume this position during the year to help make the transition a smooth one. It is extremely important that someone be willing to take on the responsibility so St. Barbara's can continue having the great yearbook we enjoy receiving every year! If anyone is interested in learning the details of the position, please [contact school office]
BOX TOPS NEWS: Box Tops for Education and Barnes & Noble have teamed up to offer the newest way for us to earn up to $20,000 each year. We can earn 6% on new book purchases and 3% on all other purchases made online at Barnes & Noble.com. See the flyer in today's tidbit for more details.
MARKET DAY NEWS: This Saturday's Market Day pick up is being held in the Windemere Room, with 5th grade families as our helpers this month. Volunteers, please come to the Windemere room at 9:15 Saturday morning. Thank you!
ATTENTION ALL FANS OF JEWELRY: GS Jewelers presents our fall collection! Bring $1.00 to lunch on October 1st & 2nd. All proceeds will go to the needy. Thank you for your support and we will see you! Sponsored by Girl Scout Troops 464 & 465
LOVING, STAY-AT-HOME MOM of a St. Barbara student will care for your child. [Contact office or see paper tidbit]