Mardi Gras
Saturday, May 17th
Time is running out...
The day is getting closer...
We need to boost ticket sales...
Please don't wait any longer...
As discussed at the Town Hall meeting, this fundraiser is VITAL! We do not want to begin our next school year with a deficit. Please, please get some friends together and come and have a fun evening while helping your children. It benefits all of us! So much planning is going into making this event a success. WE NEED EVERYONE'S HELP! Mostly, we need people to attend. We need to have a count in order to purchase food, plan the table set up, etc. The deadline for ticket sales is Wednesday, May 7th. Thank you.
Janet Erazmus, PrincipalPRINCIPAL NOTES: On March 6th, the seventh and eighth graders went to Springfield, Illinois! They had an amazing time! They learned about our state government as well as Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. They even got the chance to go onto the Senate Floor in our Capitol Building and meet Senator Tony Munoz! He is the uncle of Brittany Munoz, our seventh grader. He let the students sit in the Senators' chairs and then spoke with them about his job and how important a good education is! He even showed us which chair used to be Barack Obama's Senate chair! It was such a great opportunity and an amazing day for the students! It is a day they will never forget! Thank you to everyone who helped them raise money to go on this wonderful field trip! Thank you Ms. Miller for all of your efforts in organizing this event for the students.
Best wishes to our 8th graders who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Friday, April 25th! Thanks to all who helped and the 7th grade school and Religious Education parents who contributed to the Confirmation reception. Many compliments were received because of your help!
Remember that next Monday's gym class will be held on Tuesday, May 6th.
ALUMNI NEWS: Congratulations to [a St. Barbara's Alum] for achieving First Honors at Fenwick H.S.
8TH GRADE PLAY: The 8th graders will be performing their annual play this Saturday night, May 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see our 8th graders in action! They will present the play again on Monday, May 5th for the entire school.STICKY PIX PAYMENTS: Payment for pictures, as well as any pictures not purchased, need to be returned to the school office tomorrow!
FREE CONCERT: As a closing to our "Audience Matters" program, CHICAGO SINFONIETTA musicians came to school to perform for our 4th and 7th grade students. We are so excited to be able to participate in this cultural experience. The Sinfonietta is inviting our families to attend the next concert, "Blues", on either Mother's Day, Sunday, 5/11/08 or Monday, 5/12/08. THE TICKETS ARE FREE. This would be a great gift for Mom or any other special lady in your life. Anyone interested in ordering tickets can call 708-485-0806.
NACHO FRIDAYS IN MAY! The 8th graders will be serving Nachos for $1.00 on May 2nd, May 9th and May 23rd during lunch to support their 8th grade expenses.
PLANT AND GARDEN SALE: Don't forget to support our school at Soukal Florist and Greenhouses in Chicago. May 1st - May 31st we get 10% of each sale! You must bring the enclosed flyer to receive the discount!
VENTURE CREW: St. Barbara's Venture Crew 1 is having a Garage Sale fundraiser for their summer trip to the Tetons and Yellowstone this Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd from 9am-2pm at 1111 Newberry, LaGrange Park, just off of 31st Street and 25th Avenue. We'd love to see you!