Blazer Blast
May 3, 2024
Developing body, mind , and soulUnder the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and in partnership with our parish community, we nurturethe seeds of faith and learning, cultivate the tree of knowledge and follow the path of Christ while serving others.
Here's What's Happening...
Spring Showcase
Join us on Wednesday, May 8 for the St. Barnabas Spring Showcase! See our amazing Show Choir perform, hear the Band Concert, and view the wonderful artwork from your own Blazers. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the spring band concert will begin at 6:30 PM in the Gym. Open House Art gallery walk will be open from 6:00 - 8:30.
Mr. Seislove will be at the Spring Showcase, so be sure to stop by and welcome him to the St. Barnabas family!
St. Barnabas Summer camp
Our Summer Extended Day program is a blast for students of all ages! Students participate in themed activities, arts and crafts projects, science and STEM experiments, fitness and sports challenges, field trips, and more!
Summer Extended Day sign-up closed on May 3. Contact Mrs. Majoros directly at dmajoros@barnabasohio.org with any questions.
field day 2024
Get ready, Blazers! Field Day will be Friday, May 24th from 11:30-2:30 this year (rain date is Tuesday, May 28th). Mrs. Majoros is looking for volunteers to help run the activity stations - Click here to sign up for Field Day. Contact Mrs. Majoros at dmajoros@barnabasohio.org with any questions.
Memorial Day Parade
Join Father James in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. The parade begins at 10:00 AM from St. Barnabas parking lot. Students interested in walking the parade should wear their yellow I Am St. Barnabas shirts. Parade participants should arrive at St. Barnabas no later than 9:15 AM.
Parish Picnic
Join us for the Parish Picnic and enjoy live music, delicious food, kids activities, and fellowship! BYOB. This is a free event, however, we are selling raffle tickets to support the parish. Proceeds from this year’s Raffle will be supporting the cafeteria renovations. The funds will be added to donations already made by parishioners from #weGiveCatholic.This year’s raffle will be held on Sunday, June 9, and features: Grand Prize - $10,000, First Prize - $2,500. Raffle ticket donations remain $5 per ticket or $25 for a book of 6 tickets. Click here to purchase.
Turn in four (4) books of sold tickets at one time and get the fifth (5th) book free. The raffle drawing will be at noon at the Parish Picnic but (the winner need not be present).
Meet the Kindergarteners
Attention incoming kindergarteners: Sponsored by Learning Ladder, visit the website to enroll in this fun, optional event.
Mrs. Faetanini Farewell Mass
Join us for Mrs. Faetanini's Farewell Mass on Sunday, June 2 at 10:30 AM. A reception will be in the Learning Lodge following Mass and the Eucharistic Procession. Cake and light refreshments will be available.
MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Message from the Clinic: If your child has medication at school, please pick it up on the last day of school, May 30th. All medication that is NOT picked up will be held in the school office and you may pick it up during summer office hours. Thank you.
Staff Announcements:
JH Teacher: Mrs. Andrea Scullion will be the JH History teacher for grades 6-8 next year. Mrs. Scullion holds a BS in Social Studies for grades 7-12 and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Dayton University. She has worked at St. Barnabas as an instructional aide and substitute teacher for the last 2 years and Mrs. Scullion is the assistant coach for our Science Olympiad team. The Scullion family are members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and both of her daughters graduated from St. Barnabas School.
2nd Grade Teacher: Miss Katie Clancy will be the new 2nd grade teacher for the 3rd classroom next year. Katie has her BSE from Walsh University in Early Childhood Education. She has been a 2nd-grade teacher for the last 3 years at St. Francis of Assisi School. Katie is also a graduate of St. Barnabas and a member of St. Barnabas Parish.
Summer Solutions - Get your child ready for next year's academic school year with Summer Solutions. Order here.
State of the School - Click here to view the 2023-2024 State of the School.
Art Club: Grades 3-5 Wednesdays until 4 p.m. May 15 & 29
Grades 6-8 Mondays until 4 p.m. April 15 & 29, May 6 & 20
Youth Choir: The Saint Dominic Savio Children’s Choir (3rd-8th grade) sings primarily at school Masses on Fridays at 8:30am and also for intermittent 10:30 am Masses. This group sings modern worship songs, traditional hymns, chants, and other songs of praise. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays after school in the church. To sign-up for the Saint Dominic choir, click here.
Teacher
Appreciation Week
St. Barnabas has the best teachers and the PTU will be celebrating them all next week! To add to the fun, have your child make a card or a special picture to thank their amazing teacher!
FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Registration Dates: May 20 - June 2
Grade K Registration Period Runs Through August 1
New Items & Reminders To Be Aware Of When Registering...
The Family Fee & Fundraising Fee Has Been Eliminated!
Remember To Register Your Student-Athlete(s) For The Grade They Will Be Entering In August 2024 (very important!).
Sport Registration Additions This Fall Athletic Season:
Grade K Developmental Flag Football.
Grade 4 Padded Flag Football (we still are offering regular flag football for grade 4 student-athletes; register for one or the other).
Any Registrations That Are Requested After June 2 will only be accommodated if team space is available and a late fee will be assessed to these registrations.
St. Barnabas Athletic Association Board Announcements: We are pleased and excited to communicate
Amanda Gogal-Tagliaferro will be the Athletic Director Beginning August 2024 replacing Vince DeAngelis.
Your support and blessings for Amanda is appreciated. CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA!!
Jeff Brasdovich will be our Registration Coordinator beginning August 2024 replacing Amanda.
CONGRATULATIONS JEFF!!
5/7 - K Lake Farmpark Field Trip
5/8 - Spring Showcase: Band Concert, Show Choir, Art Show 1:30/6:00 PM/ 1st grade Reading Party
5/10 - 2nd Grade School 1st Communion Mass
5/15 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Cleveland
5/16 - Spring MAP Scores sent home
5/17 - Young Christian Awards Mass/ 8th grade Picnic/ Ignite Water Fight 2:00
5/20 - May Crowning 9:30/ 8th grade Awards/ PS Graduation
5/21-5/23 - 8th grade to Philly/ Step Up 2:15 PM/ Last Day 3's
5/24 - Field Day/ Last Day PK/ JH 2nd Semester Awards (following mass)
5/27 - No School - Memorial Day / Memorial Day Parade
5/28 - 8th grade Farewell Mass 8:30/ Clap out/ 8th grade Graduation 5:00 PM (Field Day Rain Date)
5/29 - Kindergarten Graduation 10:00 AM
5/30 - Mass 10:00 / LAST DAY EARLY RELEASE 11:00 - NO BUSES (Dismissal ONLY)
6/2 - Principal Faetanini Farewell Mass & Reception, Sunday - 10:30 Mass, Reception following the Eucharistic Procession
6/3 - Summer Extended Day Begins
6/6 - Uniform Exchange
6/9 - Parish Picnic
6/23 - Outdoor Mass 5:30 PM
7/8-7/12 - Vacation Bible School
7/9-8/1 - Safety City (SBS registered Kindergarten Only)
St. Barnabas School Community Board
Make sure to check out the Community Board to learn more about local happenings such as events, businesses, camps, or fundraisers. We want to support our St. Barnabas families businesses and events and this is a new way to "Stay in the Know!"