Blazer Blast
May 10, 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...
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.
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.
Last Day of School Bash
Join us to kick off the summer on Thursday, May 30th after 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!
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.
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 5/20/24 and ends on Sunday, 6/2/2024. St. Barnabas will offer the following sports in Fall 2024:
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Developmental Flag Football (Kindergarten)
Football (Flag, Rookie Tackle & Tackle)
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball
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.
🎉COngrats 2024 DAR winners!🎉
Digital Art
🏆Ellis Freeman - 1st place - Ohio, Division, National
🏆Donovan Manganaro - 2nd place - Ohio
Poster
🏆Dana Stockard - 1st place - Ohio, Division, National
🏆Eva Nguyen - 2ndplace - Ohio
🏆Xavier Manganaro - 2nd place - Ohio
🏆Jacob Roborecki - 2nd place - Ohio
🏆Vanessa Bradley-Ivakin - 2nd place - Ohio
Banner
🏆Caroline Palace, 🏆Lilli Bontempo, 🏆Quinn Reagan
1st place - Ohio, Division, National
Short Story
🏆Liam Kraynack - 1st place - Ohio, 3rd place - Division
🏆Evan Tippie - 2nd place - Ohio
🏆Ava MacDonald - 1st place - Ohio, 2nd place - Division
🏆Finn Kraynack - 1st place - Ohio, Division, National
Stamp Design
🏆Eli Kubec - 1st place - Ohio, 2nd place - Division
🏆Emma Sheehan - 3rd place - Ohio
🏆Norah Lea - 2nd place - Ohio
🏆Hailey Grote - 2nd place - Ohio
🏆Will Fletcher - 2nd place - Ohio
🏆Audrey Fitzpatrick - 1st place - Ohio, Division, 3rd place - National
Poetry
🏆Austin Frackelton - 1st place - Ohio, Division, National
🏆Nikki Priban - 2nd place - Ohio
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: Mrs. McClenaghan will be leaving us at the end of the school year to pursue new and exciting teaching and technical opportunities. Thank you Mrs. McClenaghan, for all your hard work and dedication to our ever-evolving technology department and keeping it running smoothly over the past 7 years at St. Barnabas School! Our prayers and support are with you and your family as you embark on this new chapter!
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...
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.
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 - Mrs. 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!"