We Are Called to Serve
January 29, 2009
PRINCIPAL NOTES: Many thanks to Ms. Hewitt, and the students and parents of Grades 7 and 8 for the enlightening Invention Convention, the 5th graders for their Biomes, and the 6th graders for their owl pellet dissections that we enjoyed on Sunday and Monday. Our students did a FANTASTIC job on their displays and showed us all just how creative they are!
Thanks to all the families who came to show their support at our faculty & staff vs. 8th grade volleyball game. The enthusiasm and school spirit shown by all was very enjoyable.
The students, faculty and staff are looking forward to tomorrow when we have a chance to honor our volunteers at 8:00 Mass followed by a continental breakfast. We hope all our volunteers can attend. Please note, if we inadvertently omitted your name, please forgive us and please join us tomorrow morning.
Please see the enclosed flyers regarding our upcoming event Night at the Races and raffle. Each form is available on our school website www.stbarbaraschool.com
Coming home to all families under separate cover is our packet of teacher newsletters. Read about all the interesting and exciting things going on in our classrooms!
Many thanks to Mr. Dennis Tischler for arranging the deal we have with Alex & Aldo's restaurant where they donate 10% of their sales on our Family Mass day each month to St. Barbara School.
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.
WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE: These students have demonstrated their willingness to serve others through the weeks of January 5th - January 16th: []
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INVENTION CONVENTION 2009 WINNERS [See email/paper tidbit]
REMINDER FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT MEETING: A First Eucharist parent meeting will be held in the Windemere Room tonight, Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. This is a mandatory meeting for parents whose child will be receiving their Sacrament of Eucharist this spring. Babysitting will be provided.
ATTENTION STUDENTS: The 6th graders have answered their "Call to Serve"! They have decided to open their own school supply store. They will be selling school supplies to the students every Wednesday morning. The store will be open from 8:45 - 9:15. All of the profits will be donated to the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation! The 6th graders researched several different charitable organizations, and as a class, they voted to donate their money to this very worthy charity. The GRAND OPENING of "SUPPLIES-R-US" will be Wednesday, February 4th!
TALENT SHOW: Anyone interested in being in the Talent Show please call [see email/paper tidbit] The show will be March 6, 2009. The first practice is on Saturday, February 7th, in the gym at 11:30. More information and future practice dates to follow.
ATTENTION ALL GIRLS 3RD GRADE AND UP: You are invited to a Career Fair in the Prairie Rooms on February 8th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. This event will be hosted by the Cadet Girl Scouts, Grades 6-8. Light Refreshments will be served. Girls must be accompanied by their troop leader or an adult. Please see flyer sent home with each girl.
"WE LOVE OUR STAFF" Box Tops, Campbell's, Tyson & Milk Cap contest results are in...Mrs. Ramski was the cutest staff picture with 452 votes. Each class got the chance to match staff names to the pictures. The winner of this with a perfect score and a reward of a free homework pass for each student was Ms. Miller's 7th grade. Congratulations! Watch for flying paintballs to start soon.
LOVING STAY-AT-HOME MOTHER of a St. Barbara School student will care for your child/children in my Brookfield home. Full-time and part-time available. Please call Erin [email/paper tidbit]
MANNA EXPRESS: Interested in lowering the cost of your tuition? Consider being a Manna Express certificate seller. Contact Cathy K [] for further details and available dates. Remember you do have control over your tuition cost.
Flyers on the school website www.stbarbaraschool.com under "forms" include: Adult Trivia Night Night at the Races Derby Raffle Manna Order Form Car magnet order form Alex and Aldo flyer February calendar February lunch menu Talent Show flyer