Page One We Are Called to Serve - October 23, 2008
PRINCIPAL NOTES: The weekly Friday morning Mass will resume beginning tomorrow. Students (grades K-8th) should be in their classrooms by 7:50 every Friday (with the exception of Halloween) so they can walk over to church together with their teacher. Parents and friends, please feel most welcome to join us!
Enclosed in today's tidbit is a Preschool survey. I am asking that this be completed by parents who have children of preschool age or younger. Please feel free to give this survey to your neighbors, friends, etc. who have young children. Extra forms are available from [] the school office. The results will help us to better plan for next school year. Thanks for your cooperation!
Please watch for the letter coming home today under separate cover with your scheduled time for your parent-teacher conference.
Remember that we have asked parents not to smoke on school grounds whether the children are present or still in the building. This request is for the health concerns of our school children.
I hope you're all planning on dressing up and walking with the students in our Annual Halloween Parade. Kick-off will be at 11:00 on October 31st! This will be a half-day of school.
Thank you to [] and their many volunteers for once again bringing us a wonderful evening at Oktoberfest. The music, food, and fellowship were great. Thanks for supporting St. Barbara School and Parish.
WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE: We congratulate the students who have demonstrated their willingness to serve others:[see paper tidbit]
CONFIRMATION MEETING REMINDER: To help prepare and shape our young adults preparing to be confirmed, parents and Confirmation candidates are requested to attend a mandatory Confirmation meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 7:00pm in the Windemere Room. This meeting will provide the necessary information to prepare the candidate for this important sacrament.
SCHOOL BOARD: The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 in the Faculty Room. All are welcome to attend.
PICTURE PERSON NEWS: Wondering what the buzz is about? Want to find out what our Picture Person Program has to offer? Come to an informational meeting Thursday, November 13th in the faculty lounge at 7:00 PM. This is a no-obligation informational meeting that informs parents what our Art in the Classroom program offers our students. Refreshments will be served.[] This is a great way to volunteer to help your child's class and share in the children's cultural development.
FOOD DRIVE: The holidays are coming and the cupboards are bare! Please help to replenish the St. Barbara Pastoral Care Center. We suggest the following:
THE CHICAGO SINFONIETTA PROGRAM has begun! St. Barbara's 4th and 7th graders, along with band members, have been selected by the Sinfonietta to participate in the "Audience Matters" program. Professional musicians are coming to school to introduce our students to classical music and composers, and to discuss how music reflects historical and current cultures. We are so excited to be able to participate in this cultural experience. Tickets to their concerts are free to St. Barbara families. Watch for the order forms coming home soon!
DEALER BOOTCAMP FOR MOMS: Attention all Moms. Do you want to deal for Casino Nights but are little intimidated by the thought of being in charge of a table? Well, don't be! Come on out Monday, October 27th and we'll teach you to be comfortable with dealing blackjack.[] Once we do this one, we will schedule another get-together before the Fall casino arrives. Act now, as we only have 2 1/2 weeks left!!!!
NEW DEALER TRAINING: New dealer training is scheduled for Thursday, November 6th, 2008 from 7pm till 9pm in the gym. Please come and learn, refresh yourself, or teach other people how to deal blackjack, poker or hold'em poker. If you are a new dealer for Fall Casino Nights, it is recommended that you join us, especially if you have any questions about dealing any of the games you will be working that weekend. []
MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR FSA MEETING: Because school is closed on November 10th, the November FSA meeting has been changed to Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00 in the Teacher's Lounge. We hope to see everyone there!
ADULT TRIVIA: We are still accepting last minute registrations. If you would like to play some trivia, have lots of fun, and possibly win some money, then this is for you! [] or just come with your team to the Parish Center before 7:00 on Saturday, October 25th.
JUNIOR HIGH TRIVIA is this Friday October 24th. There is still space available. Come out and have some fun with your friends!
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS: We have completed our season with 2 veteran runners[]. The team competed as 8th graders in the Championship meet of the Suburban Parochial League and finished 7th out of 13 schools in the small school division. The team also ran in the Catholic Youth Organization meet where [one runner] earned a 23rd place ribbon. What is most impressive is the girls' improvement over the season. [She] brought her per mile time down to 7:04, an improvement of 1:20 per mile and [one of our runner's] 7:26 time is a 1:00 per mile improvement. Congratulations to both of them! For all the runners out there we expect to start the track season on March 23, 2009. Coaches Rich and Dan
MARKET DAY REMINDER: This Saturday is Market Day pick up! Third grade family volunteers: please join us in the Parish Center gym at 9:30 to assist. We'll have hot coffee and camaraderie waiting for you!
BAKERY GOODS NEEDED FOR CASINO NIGHT: We need goodies to serve our casino patrons. If you can contribute bakery to Casino Nights it would be much appreciated. Bakery can be dropped off Friday during the day or brought to casino nights either night.
CALLING ALL DECORATORS!!! The gym needs to be transformed into our Casino during the day on Friday, November 7th. If you are available to help us decorate, please come to the gym anytime after drop off. We have all of the supplies. We just need the extra hands to help us transform the gym into the wonderful Casino it can be. Remember, if you build the Casino, they will come ...Hope to see you there.
YEARBOOK ORDERS: Please see the enclosed flyer regarding ordering your copy of the 2008-2009 yearbook.
PICTURE RETAKES: Picture retakes will be on Thursday, November 20th. Any student that did not have their picture taken in September will need to have it taken at that time. If you wish to order pictures, your child will need to have their order form (available in the school office) and payment with them when their picture is being taken in order for Lifetouch to print the package. Otherwise, your child's picture will be taken only for use in the classroom composite. If you wish to have retakes, your child must return their complete portrait package on that day. Only those students having their picture taken will be allowed out-of-uniform in dress clothes on retake day. Any PS4 students needing retakes should be in the Windemere Room by 8:30 am. []
JUST A REMINDER...St. Barbara Girl Scouts, who are working on their service project for their Marian Award Religious Medal are having a baby shower collection to go along with Respect Life month in October. All gifts will be donated to Women Care Services in Berwyn, a nonprofit organization helping women make the right decision, witnessing miracles every day! Thank you for all your generous donations, thus far. Last date to turn in donations is Monday, October 27 in the school office. []