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St. Barnabas School Newsletter
October 10, 2013
Dear School Parents: Congratulations to the following who each won $1,000 at the Homecoming game Early Bird Raffle drawing:
Byrne-Bowens Family Alberta Kosik
Richard Sykes
Thanks to all who came out to celebrate our Homecoming football games on Sunday. Our players, cheerleaders, parents, grandparents and all supporters of our Buckeyes had a fine day in Beverly Park! Band Sign Up is tonight in O’Connell Hall from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Our 7th and 8th Graders will attend 8:45 mass tomorrow. Parents, if you have not completed the Handbook Agreement on page 73 and the Parent Code on Page 75 of the Parent/Student Handbook, please do so as soon as possible. Completed forms should be sent to the school office. Advance tickets for “Uncorked” (November 8) are now on sale through the school. See the flyer below for details. Don’t miss this incredible event where our $50,000 Big Bucks Grand Prize Winner will be drawn! We celebrate Columbus Day on Monday October 14 (NO SCHOOL) and have a Teacher Institute Day NEXT Friday October 18 (NO SCHOOL). As a result, we have a very short week next week with school only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Enjoy your long, holiday weekend! Sincerely, Mrs. Barnes
We Believe In You!
God’s Word, Your World! © 2013 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Orders: 1-800-933-1800. Written by John Angotti. Imprimatur granted by the Reverend Monsignor John F. Canary, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago on!December 4, 2012.
ReflectionIn this Sunday’s Gospel, ten lepers are healed, but only one goes back to thank Jesus. We don’t have to do anything to be worthy of God’s never-ending love and care. God gives it to us freely, whether we ask for it or not. It is our job to!notice God’s love and to respond with thanksgiving. A few years ago, I was giving a talk at a high school about teasing and bullying. A young girl came up to me after my talk and told me that she had been bullied to the point where she didn’t even want to live anymore, but then she realized that God loved her even when it felt like no one else did. Instead of focusing on the misery of her situation, she focused her attention on God and the blessings that he had given her. Like the leper in the reading, she was saved by her faith. What challenges are you facing in your life right now? How can you focus on God and let your faith save you?
Action In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear that the one leper who comes back to thank Jesus is a Samaritan — an outsider. Sometimes, we forget to show God’s love to those who don’t seem to "t in. This week, identify one way in which you can show God’s love to someone who is on the outside of your community. Perhaps you can invite a student at school who just doesn’t seem to "t in to join you and your friends for lunch. Or, you can connect with your parish to see if there is an opportunity coming up for you to serve the homeless, who are often ignored by others, at a soup kitchen or by making sack lunches. Pick one thing to do, and then do it! Talk with a friend about how it felt to break your usual boundaries and extend God’s healing love to someone whom you might usually ignore.(Contributed by John Braham, Campus Minister, Opelousas Catholic High School, Opelousas LA.)
Journaling Questions !Who are the lepers and outcasts in our world today, both from a local and
global perspective? How might they be healed by faith?
"How has your faith healed you? How has that experience helped you to recognize our call as Christians to offer healing to others?
Luke 17:11–19
2 Timothy 2:8 –13Psalm 98:1, 2 – 3, 3 – 4
2 Kings 5:14 –17
28th Sunday in Ordinary TimeOctober 13, 2013
“Who Says”Selena Gomez(Contributed by Dominica A., Shayla G., and Alyson E., 10th graders at St.!Benedict High School, Memphis TN.)
Big Bucks Collection for Our Teachers & Staff!
FSA is collecting money to purchase Big Bucks Raffle tickets for our teachers & staff. One hundred percent of all of the money collected will be used to purchase tickets in the name of St. Barnabas teachers
& staff. In the event that they win, the money will be evenly distributed among staff members.
You are free to contribute to the fund in any dollar amount you can afford. There is no amount too small or large! does not take the place of our obligation to sell raffle tickets.
Please continue to sell those tickets!
There are two ways to contribute! 1. Send your contribution to school with your child in an envelope
marked : BIG BUCKS TICKETS ATTN: MARY KATE SHEEHAN ROOM 107.
2. Send or drop off to Angie or Brian Sheehan: 9855 S. Winchester
Donations for tickets will be accepted until October 11.
appreciate everything they do!
UPDATE! We have already purchased SIX tickets for our teachers and staff!
Thank you all for your generosity!
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Order your Uncorked tickets today!
School families can place their $30 advance ticket orders through school using the attached form. Please place ticket request in an envelope marked Uncorked Ticket Request via Cate Paulsen, Room 209 Tickets will be sent home with your child within a week. Cash or check made payable to St. Barnabas. Any questions please email us at [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________________ Family Name: ___________________________________________________________ Name of student and classroom: ______________________________________ # of tickets_______________________ Total payment (tickets are $30 each): ________________________________
THANK YOU BUCKEYE SUPPORTERS Thank you to all students and parents who came out to cheer on the Buckeyes at Homecoming.
And a special thanks to the many volunteers who made all of the Homecoming events possible. Starting with Banners…to the Pep Rally…to Lawn Signs, followed by Prayers and Cheers. We had a Parade, Music, Play-by-Play Announcing, Special Effects and Food. Let's not forget Roses and Pictures, Songs and Dances. And of course the Coaching. Thanks to all of you.
Father Malloy, Father Hetland, Mrs. Barnes, Mr. Walsh, Ms Kotarski, Ms Sheerin, The Student Council, Jodi O'Boyle, Bonnie Flannery, Sue Nagle, Lola O'Brien, Beth Devane, Julie McKenna, Suzanne Suso, Mike Greene, Mike Ryan, Kevin Ryan, Mike McKenna, Sue Connolly, Kris Murphy, Tammy Stanton, Terry Conroy, Jen Thompson, Mary Jo Viero, George Viero, Sandy Somrek, Maura Macander, Tricia Wojcicki, Casey Macander, Kenyatta Gaines, Jack Burke, Dave Kennedy, Bob Thompson, Brendan Conroy, Bill White, Nick Acevedo, Tom Finnegan, Rick Swanberg, Kevin McGuire, John Lausch, Ron Wozniak, Jim Hoey, Mark Kelly, Ron Gaines, Brendan Dolan, John Winters, Nate Bennett, Emily Jakubczak, Heather Cleveland, Amy Looney, Samantha Szkola,
AND A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO DEIDRE ANDERSON JAKUBCZAK FOR ALL OF HER EFFORTS IN MAKING THE
2013 HOMECOMING A BEAUTIFUL, SUCCESSFUL DAY!
A Word on Internet Safety
Students in grades 3-‐8 will have presentations in the coming weeks on Internet safety during their computer classes. With rapidly changing technology, it is often difficult to adequately supervise children, who are very knowledgeable when it comes to technology and often know more than their parents. Some apps and sites to watch out for:
Instagram – a picture-‐sharing app that now provides video sharing as well. Children have access to publicly shared video, often with inappropriate content: http://www.bewebsmart.com/social-‐media/instagram-‐now-‐with-‐video/
Snapchat – an app used to send photos and videos to friends. Thephoto or video “self-‐destructs” seconds after being viewed. Children can be tricked into thinking they can send embarrassing or inappropriate pictures/videos without any consequences. Read more here: http://www.bewebsmart.com/internet-‐safety/is-‐snapchat-‐okay-‐for-‐kids/
KIK – an app rated 17+, provides fast messaging complete with video sharing, photo editing and more. … Read more here: http://www.bewebsmart.com/internet-‐safety/is-‐kik-‐okay-‐for-‐kids/
Vine – a video creation app where the 6-‐second videos run in a continuous loop. Many videos include inappropriate content.
Omegle – a site that allows users to video chat with a random stranger, read more here: http://www.bewebsmart.com/internet-‐safety/what-‐is-‐omegle-‐is-‐it-‐okay-‐for-‐kids/
Free parental control is available on the web at http://www.keepmyfamilysecure.com/ and http://www1.k9webprotection.com/. To learn more about parental controls on iPhone/iPad, etc., visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213. Please help us keep your children safe!
Did you know you can now pay your Before/After care bill online through Give Central?
Did you know that if you have any questions regarding After School Enrichment Classes you should contact Kerry Esselman and ase@[email protected]?
CONGRATULATIONS TO PHOEBE FLANNERY WHO SUBMITTED THE PRIZE WINNING ESSAY TO BEVERLY BANK’S “WHY I LOVE MY SCHOOL” ESSAY CONTEST. PHOEBE WINS $250 FOR HER GREAT EFFORT. WAY TO GO PHOEBE!
Manna Manna Manna
MANNA!
Orders will go home with your student
TODAY, October 10, 2013.
ATTENTION CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS…
ONLY 11 MORE WEEKS TO ORDER MANNA BEFORE CHRISTMAS
DUE TO THE COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY, MANNA ORDERS WILL BE
SUBMITTED ON TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 15, 2013
AT 9:00 AM
Look for your order in your child’s backpack today.
MANNA USERS PLEASE NOTE: Online ordering is the way to go.
Contact Sheri Jendra for a step-by-step and you will be a believer.
Use the Manna program for all your shopping to receive credits on
your tuition. Christmas is coming!!! Get your giftcards now and
stay on budget. Place orders online or on paper, submit by
Monday morning 9:00 am, get your order on Thursdays in your
child’s backpack…and get a tuition credit in July and January! It’s
that easy. Online ordering is very easy…you should get onboard!
Contact Sheri Jendra for instructions on this super easy process.
Manna Check and carry will take place tonight, Thursday, October 10, from 6 to 7:30 in the gym vestibule.
If you are not ordering online, orders may be dropped off in the
school office Monday mornings by 9:00 am and will be sent home
with your student or available for pick up at Thursday, check and
carry. Any questions, contact Sheri Jendra @ [email protected].
St. Barnabas 4-‐H Club LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Beginning in January, St. Barnabas will have its own 4-‐H club! The club will meet weekly after school as a new afterschool enrichment activity. 4-‐H is the nation’s largest youth organization; over 4 million kids in the US participate in 4-‐H. While 4-‐H has a long, successful history as an organization serving the needs of rural youth, it’s programs teach the principles of service, leadership, scientific learning and self-‐reliance that are vital to all children. It’s not just farm animals, 4H programs include science, technology, service and leadership topics, from building rockets to horticulture, public speaking to computer science—4-‐H has a great curriculum. Two 4-‐H programs will be offered this year:
Kindergarteners and 1st graders can participate in Cloverbuds, a 4-‐H club for 5 to 7 year olds. The Cloverbuds will participate in hands-‐on learning activities and work on craft projects. 2nd through 8th graders can participate in an afterschool 4-‐H Club. The 4-‐H afterschool club will elect officers, develop a community service project, and work on individual projects that can compete for prizes at the Will County Fair in August.
The theme for this year of St. Barnabas’ 4-‐H club is Veterinary Science. The Cloverbuds and 4-‐H Club will learn about animal anatomy, embryology, they will talk with a veterinarian, and learn the basics of animal care and first aid.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!
If you would be interested in helping to organize 4-‐H, or if you can participate in running weekly afterschool meetings, please contact Abe Lentner, at [email protected] or 773-‐216-‐3727. The 4-‐H program is going to be amazing, so call now to be a part of it! You won’t want to miss the chance to help launch this new program!
For more information, visit: 4-‐h.illinois.edu
Saint Barnabas Men’s Club Presents
The 9th Annual Progressive Mixer
Friday, December 6, 2013 – 6:30pm Sharp Meet at the Gym - Doors open at 6:00pm
Travel from one beautiful house to another via bus.
Celebrate the holidays with old friends and meet lots of new ones.
Enjoy tasty food, elegant wine, cold beer, and the warmth of the holidays.
All proceeds are donated to the
Family School Association’s Teacher Gift Fund.
Admission: $70.00 per person
Do not delay! Tickets will go fast for this event!
Advance tickets sales only. No tickets sold the day of the event. Ticket costs are $70 per person (payable to the St. Barnabas Men’s Club) and include food, drinks and transportation.
Contact one of the following individuals for additional information
Purchase your tickets today!
Cash or Checks Accepted
Nick Stiglich 312-‐206-‐9957 [email protected]
Mary McSweeney 312-‐286-‐8904 [email protected]
Greg Liss 773-‐960-‐7850 [email protected]
Jimmy Smith 312-‐907-‐0221 [email protected]
Mark Feeney 773-‐450-‐8770 [email protected]
Michael Usterbowski 708-‐935-‐7277 [email protected]
BAND SIGN UP WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
FROM 6:30-8 PM IN O’CONNELL HALL.
FSA School Family Directory 2013-2014 The NEW School Family Directory will be published very soon! Every school family will receive one free School Family Directory, compliments of your Family School Association. Our school families find the Directory to be an indispensible source of all school-related contact information. There will be a limited number of extra copies of the FSA School Family Directory printed. If you would like an additional copy for your car, work, home office, , you may now order as many as you need. Just send in the form below with payment to the school office by Friday, Oct. 11th. For questions, or to update any information to be published in the latest directory, please [email protected] or (773) 885-4642. Please include form below, placed in an envelope marked FSA Directory. You may send in cash, or checks made payable to St. Barnabas FSA.
**Please place your orders by Friday, October 11th!**
FSA Family Directory 2013-2014 Order Form for Extra Copies Family name ________________________________ Send with student ____________________________ Rm. _______ No. of copies ________ x $3.00 each = $____________ enclosed
OUR REGULAR SCHEDULE DAYS ARE 1ST LUNCH 11:40 AM 2ND LUNCH 12:30 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, NO SCHOOL– 1st LUNCH: NO SCHOOL 2ND LUNCH: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, – 1ST LUNCH: Amy Looney; Kathy Malloy; 2nd LUNCH: Amy Looney WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 - 1st LUNCH; Jen Coakley; Diane Fidler 2nd LUNCH: Diane Fidler THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 – 1st LUNCH: Mary Callaghan; Marilyn Harris 2nd LUNCH: Eileen Carey; Marilyn Harris FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 NO SCHOOL – 1st LUNCH: NO SCHOOL 2nd LUNCH:
PRESCHOOL LUNCH MOMS/DADS NEEDED!
THE PRESCHOOL IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR HELP WITH
ITS LUNCH FROM 11:00 – 11:30 AM. IF YOU CAN HELP,
PLEASE CONTACT MRS. BARNES IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) will host the History Mystery Bike Ride Sunday, Oct. 13, noon to 5 p.m., starting and ending at Ridge
Historical Society, 10616 S. Longwood Dr. The family-friendly biking event showcases the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood as participants track down clues in architectural and historic details throughout the community’s
historic districts, competing for a chance to win a new bike. Activities include a festival with food, beverages and children’s games. Fees are $15 per person, $10 for students and seniors, and $40 for families (two adults with children
under age 16). 773-233-3100 or register online at http://www.bapa.org/HMBT_application2013.pdf