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.
Mrs. Walter - 5 years
Mrs. Pope - 10 years
Mrs. Skelin - 20 years
Mrs. McClenaghan - 25 years
Mrs. Marschke - 30 years
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.
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:
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 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...
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.
5/20 - 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
6/9 - 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!"