Blazer Blast

May 17, 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... 

Teacher recognition

It was a special Mass for many in our school community today as we recognized our Young Christian Award winners and thanked our teachers for their years of Catholic service. Also, a big congratulations to Mrs. Schweninger, Kindergarten teacher, for receiving the PTU Beverly Tobacco Teacher of the Year Award. 🎉

Thank you to our St. Barnabas teachers and staff for your dedication and service to Catholic education. 

A special congratulations to Miss Darus for winning the National Citizenship Education Teacher Post Recognition Award from the VFW. Here is the slideshow of well wishes from your students past and present.  Enjoy your retirement! 

The student body and PTU also thanked Principal Faetanini for her 7 years of devotion to St. Barnabas School as she transitions to Principal of St. Vincent - St. Mary.  View the slideshow here. 

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. 

*PTU is providing a hot dog lunch, your child should have signed up with their teacher if they would like that option, otherwise, they will need to pack a lunch

*If you purchased the water fight from the Ignite Gala, it has been rescheduled and will take place after field day at 2:00. 

May Crowning

Please join us for May Crowning on Monday, May 20 at 9:30 AM in the church as the 8th graders honor Mary in our traditional May Crowning prayer service. 

Last Day of School Bash

Join us to kick off the summer on Thursday, May 30 following early release! All are welcome! Hot dogs will be on the grill, but you are encouraged to bring a potluck side or dessert and your own coolers.  Food will be located at the pavilion, and restrooms and teleworking space are available at the Learning Lodge for the event.  Thank you to the Kubec family for organizing! 

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. 

Vacation Bible School

St. Barnabas welcomes children age 4 through Grade 4 to join us at Vacation Bible School on July 8-12 from 9:30 to 12 noon each day. Grades 5+ are welcome as volunteer leaders. Activities will include music, crafts, games, snack, stories, and lots of fun! Please register your child(ren) by Friday, June 28. Adult volunteers are also needed! Contact Cara Dome with questions or to sign up as an Adult Volunteer.

VBS Registration  | Youth Volunteer Registration 

Parish Pignic 

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. 

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). 

CYO Fall Registration

St. Barnabas CYO 2024 Fall Sports Registration begins on Monday, 5/20/24 and ends on Sunday, 6/2/2024. St. Barnabas will offer the following sports in Fall 2024:

View Registration Flyer

Register Online

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 served. 

MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION


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.


Updated 2024-2025 St. Barnabas Calendar - there are a few updates to the 2024-2025 calendar. Please view it here


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 NOT picked up will be held in the school office and you may pick it up during summer office hours. 


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. Last session - May 20


Youth Choir: The Saint Dominic Savio Children’s Choir (3rd-8th grade) sings primarily at school Masses on Fridays at 8:30 am 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.

The PTU is partnering with First Day School Supplies to offer schoool supply boxes for next school year.  Take one thing off the list for the start of school and order your supplies to be delivered directly to your home!  Use this link to order by July 1!

Field Day Lunch Help

The PTU will be sponsoring lunch on Field Day again this year.  We need volunteers to help assemble the lunches for all grades!   If you are available to help between 9:30 - 10:30 on Friday, May 24, please sign up here.  Note that we will be providing lunch this day rain or shine (even if field day gets rescheduled).

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...


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!"