St. Barnabas Catholic School

November 6, 2020

Calendar

November Service

Project

Canned Food Drive

11/9—Donations to

Little Sisters of the

Poor

11/16-Donations to

Anna’s House

Lord’s Pantry

11/23—Donations

to Hunger Inc.

TO REPORT

STUDENTS

ABSENCE

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GRADE, TEACHER AND

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Through our Catholic Faith, GROWING IN MIND, HEART, AND SPIRIT TO BECOME LEADERS IN THE WORLD

During the month of November we will focus on all that we have in our lives for which we are grateful. As we reflect upon the blessings of the St. Barnabas Catholic School community, please know that I am so grateful for the following:

A hardworking and loving faculty and staff, dedicated to nurturing each student's academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth.

Parents and grandparents who are committed to the mission of the school.

Volunteers who give of their time so generously.

Our Pastors, Fr. Mahan and Fr. Eustace, and parishioners who understand, support, and care for the school unconditionally.

Beautiful students made in the image of Christ who make me smile every day. This month we will be mindful of the needs of those less fortunate by supporting local food banks through our annual Canned Food Drive. St. Barnabas Catholic School will be supporting a number of organizations with weekly donations throughout the month of November. These opportunities provide us moments to practice making sacrifices in our own lives as we minister to the needs of our neighbors.

Throughout the month of October we celebrated the lives of the Saints, culminating in the Holy Day of Obligation, All Saints Day. The community of saints provides for us examples of those individuals who have lived virtuous lives for God. Fr. Eustace shared with us this week how we are all called to be Disciples of Jesus Christ through the ways we extend love to one another.

The virtues of justice, fortitude, faith, hope and love are exemplified through the lives of the saints, and we strive to teach and model them daily at St. Barnabas Catholic School.

This Thanksgiving may you be nourished by the abundant blessings of family, friends, and faith and be filled with a grateful heart.

God bless,

Mr. Schnarr

Thank you to those who…

Chaired and volunteered for our Halloween Par-Tee and Trunk or Treat fundraiser!

Volunteered to work and support our Walk a Thon this week.

Participated in the beginning stages of our Canned Food Drive.

An Update from SBS on our COVID-19 response

St. Barnabas Catholic School continues to take very seriously its commitment to be transparent with our COVID-19 response and keep our school parents informed about steps being taken to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff during the current pandemic. Each week, we will send you an update providing the number of cases reported at our school and information on how you can help to keep students engaged during this unprecedented time. We are happy to report that November 2-6 was a successful week of learning at St. Barnabas. School administration had two positive COVID-19 test results reported this week, and the appropriate notification and safety steps have been taken in each of those cases. Reminders for parents:

If your child tests positive for COVID-19 or is quarantining due to COVID-19 exposure, please contact the principal Mr. Schnarr at rschnarr@stbindy.org. Include in your email:

The student’s name, grade level

A parent/guardian contact phone number

The date of test collection

Standard school procedures should still be used to report a daily absence for COVID-19 or for other reasons, or to ask health-related questions.

Marion County Public Health Department guidelines require students and employees to do a daily self-screen before coming to school. Please continue to honor this important self screening process.

Students who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 without being otherwise explained, are prohibited from coming to school. A student who is at home with COVID-19 symptoms may not participate in any after school activities to include practices, games, concerts, or other events.

Any student who is symptomatic may return to school after the following criteria have been met:

24 hours resolution of fever AND

A note from a healthcare provider stating the individual has an alternate diagnosis and the healthcare provider believes it's appropriate for the student to return to school.

We are all in this together! The assistance of all parents and students in following safety protocols including the wearing of face masks, frequent washing of hands and staying home if they feel they have any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 is very much appreciated. Please continue to pray for the safety and success of our school. God bless!

MENU

Monday, November 9

Oriental Chicken

Rice

Egg Roll

Fruit Bar

Veggie Bar

Tuesday, November 10

Potato Bar

Cheese/Broccoli

Fruit Bar

Veggie Bar

Wednesday, November 11

Nachos

Corn Chips

Taco Meat

Fruit Bar

Veggie Bar

Thursday, November 12

Turkey Manhattan

Potatoes/Bread

Green Beans

Fruit Bar

Veggie Bar

Friday, November 13

Corn Dog

Chips

Fruit Bar

Veggie Bar

SERVING EVERY DAY

Premade Salad

Chicken Nuggets

Pasta Bar with Meatballs

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Girls CYO Volleyball Please register with CYO by November 19th. Tryouts will be on held on Sunday, November 22nd. Times to be announced later. Any questions, please contact Kristin Hammerschmitt @ khammerschmitt@sbcglobal.net

YOUTH MINISTRY My name is Sarah Wood and I am the Youth Minister for St. Barnabas, I am excited to be here and learn more about the parish. I am hosting a virtual listening session on November 9th from 6:30-7:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from families on how I can best serve the teens of this parish. Parents and students welcome. If interested please call or email me at 317-822-0724 x224 or swood@stbindy.org to receive the virtual link.

The Cadet B girl's basketball team is headed to postseason play next week. The 8th grade players recently enjoyed their final home game. They are coached by Miss Dearing (now Mrs. Johnson) and her dad, Pat Dearing. Good luck ladies!!!!!!

Tuesday was Election day in Kindergarten! We read a story about an election in the forest. We heard from the three candidates (Fox, Bear, and Beaver)- listened to their platform and we even registered to vote. The students voted for the candidate they thought would do the best job for the forest animals. We had a great time standing in a socially distant line with our masks on (just like all things 2020), signing in to vote, casting our vote in the ballot box, getting our "I voted" sticker, and finally- tally-ing the results.

CAN

YOU BELIEVE IT?

Our first pick up date is Monday, November 9th

to

Little Sisters of the Poor.

Other pick-up dates include November 16th to

Anna’s House, and November 26th to Hunger Inc.

Suggestions for Needed Items

Cereal, meat (tuna, beef stew, jerky), peanut

butter, jelly, canned fruit, spaghetti, spaghetti

sauce, soups, pancake mix, syrup, pork &

beans, saltine crackers, macaroni & cheese,

canned pastas (SpaghettiOs), hamburger/

tuna helper, and cereal bars.

It is already November and our annual canned

food drive is underway! This year we have the

honor of supporting 3 organizations – Anna’s

House, Hunger Inc., and Little Sisters of the Poor.

Our school goal is 10,000 cans! We can achieve this

if students are able to contribute 20 cans apiece.

8th grade taking a break from math class to enjoy the beautiful fall weather!

Calling all high school youth and families!

Sign up today for IGNITE! Ignite is an interactive virtual event offered live on November 22 for YOU and YOUR family to participate virtually from home. During the event there will be Keynote Sessions, rounds of Breakout Sessions, and Small Group Reflection.

For more information on how to sign up please contact Sarah Wood at swood@stbindy.org or 317-882-0724 x224. This event is completely FREE for the first 20 St. Barnabas teens to sign up!

Roncalli High School Placement Test

Roncalli is excited to host the Class of 2025 for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, Novem-ber 7! The test begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes by 11:15 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early, and use the Fine Arts Center entrance (Door #5) Cost is $10

Students are asked to bring 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils; calculators are not allowed. Accommodations, as designated in the student’s IEP/ISP, are available only for those students who pro-

vide the appropriate documentation to Mrs. Michelle Roberts (mroberts@roncalli.org), Special Needs Director, at least 10 days prior to the HSPT.

No need for parents/students to register or call in for the November HSPT test date. Only students who take the November HSPT are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship

STARS students and parents are invited to the 8th grade parent meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7 PM in the Roncalli Auditorium.

Parents are strongly encouraged to attend an Admissions Information meeting on the morning of the High School Placement Test from 10:00 – 11:15 AM in the Ascension St. Vincent Gym (new gym). Items covered at this meeting will include the Admissions Application, the Admissions process, the Financial Aid process and some general academic and scheduling information. The end of this meeting coincides with the end of the HSPT. Please contact Jessica Engel, School Counselor (317) 787-8277 (ext.235) or Jane Dias, Guidance Administra-tive Assistant (ext. 214) with questions.

Bus Drivers Needed Roncalli High School is looking to expand its pool of licensed bus drivers. The school is willing to pay for the cost of the licensure process. Driving for Roncalli athletic events, field trips, show choir competitions, etc. can be a fun experience and a great supplemental income. Please contact the school's Transportation Director, Jason Sims, at jsims@roncalli.org or 317-787-8277, extension 262.

RONCALLI SPIRIT STORE ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE The Roncalli Spirit Store will hold its annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in the Roncalli cafeteria from 9 AM to 1 PM. We will have fantastic new merchandise updated with the latest trends and styles for everyone on your Christmas shopping list, you won’t want to miss. Eighth grade parents, shop with us while your student takes the Roncalli placement exam. Check out our FB page (Roncalli Spirit Store) for weekly sneak peeks. For more information, please contact Wendy Lawrie, Director of the Roncalli Spirit Store at wlawrie@roncalli.org or 787-8277 ext. 279. See you at the sale with your mask on!

My Story, R Family

Enjoy today's My Story, R Family video from Roncalli senior, and OLG parishioner, Scott Cahill. Scott is the youngest of seven siblings to walk the halls at RHS...he grew up here! He speaks a lot of tradition in his video, and going to Roncalli is a tradition for many families.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdqCv2PdwSQ

Rebel Juniors Volleyball Club Rebel Juniors is a volleyball club for youth girls started by Roncalli coaches for pro-

spective Roncalli volleyball athletes.

Open Gym

Sunday, November 1 Roncalli St. Vincent Gym

11-12’s 4-5:30 p.m. 13-14’s 6-7:30 p.m.

Tryouts: (No Tryout Fee)

Sunday, November 8th Roncalli St. Vincent Gym

11’s 2-3:15 p.m. 12’s 3-4:15 p.m. 13’s 4-5:15 p.m. 14’s 5-6:15 p.m.

Sunday, November 15th Roncalli St. Vincent Gym

11’s 2-3:15 p.m. 12’s 3-4:15 p.m. 13’s 4-5:15 p.m. 14’s 5-6:15 p.m.

Club Details and Information (subject to change):

● 1 team per age group.

● Cuts will be made. Placement on a team last season, does not guarantee a spot on a team this season. Players will be notified via email after the final tryout.

● Practices will be 2-3 times a week starting in December. Most practices will be at Roncalli on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Times and location will vary based on gym availability.

● Teams will play in 7 local tournaments (either on Saturday and/or Sunday) starting in Janu-ary. Season will end Mid-March (before spring break).

● Cost is $725 per player. $50 for red and blue jersey.

● We plan to host open gyms this Spring for any girl who would like extra skill work.

● Register player at https://forms.gle/fE9BsBcaPJcevGu5A

Age Groups:

11 and under: July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010

12 and under: July 1, 2008- June 30, 2009

13 and under: July 1, 2007- June 30, 2008

14 and under: July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007

If you have any questions, feel free to email rebeljuniorsvolleyball@gmail.com