August 16, 2024
Virtual Curriculum Nights
8/13 - Kindergarten @ 6pm & 1st @ 7pm
8/14 - 2nd @ 6pm & 3rd @ 7pm
8/15 - 4th @ 6pm & 5th @ 7pm
8/19 - Junior High @ 7:30pm
Other Important Dates
8/19 - Meet and Greet (6:00-7:00 pm) - Drop off supplies, meet your teacher
8/21 - First Day of School (K-8) and Morning Prayer Service (8:00 AM)
8/28 - State of the School
Get ready for an interactive weekend on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, as we kick off The Year of St. Barnabas at all Masses!
Back-to-School Blessing: Students will be asked to come forward for a Back-to-School blessing - bring your pencil pouch, bookbag, or other school item, and Fr. James will provide a special blessing.
🍧🌭 Stay after 10:30 AM Mass for food and fellowship near the Rectory for a Back to School BBQ and Kona Ice Truck.
Click on the link below for the 2024-2025 school supplies lists
Each year we provide every student with an "I am St. Barnabas" t-shirt to be worn throughout the year. Please complete the 2024-2025 I Am Shirt Order Form for each child (Preschool - 8th grade) to ensure proper sizing. You'll need to include your child(ren)'s homeroom teacher, which can be accessed on the Class Lists page on our school website or in the email Mr. Seislove sent out this week.
As you're gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year, you can access the updated St. Barnabas School Uniform Policy here. Updates to this year's policy have been highlighted in yellow and were outlined in Mr. Seislove's email sent earlier this week.
To purchase PE uniform pieces, complete this online PE uniform order form. All items ordered on the form will be charged to your FACTS account and delivered to students during the first week of school. Students are not required to wear PE uniforms the first week, even if they have PE classes scheduled. Mrs. Majoros will also be selling PE uniforms in person during the Meet & Greet on August 19th.
Summer reading and math recommendations by grade can be found here. Please note - the JH reading selections have been updated. Don't forget to bring in your assignments at Meet and Greet!
Save the date! This year, school pictures will be taken on September 5. More details to come when students return to school.
Please bring medication and appropriate paperwork to the Meet and Greet (8/19) if your child will require medication at school. A physician's signature, parent's signature, and a picture of the student are all required for medication forms. Thank you and we are looking forward to a healthy new start to the school year!
Learning Ladder is excited to announce the St. Barnabas After School gymnastics program. Registration is now open and spots are limited. Learn more
Employment Opportunities
Extended day is looking for additional help in the afternoon. Anyone interested should contact Mrs. Majoros at dmajoros@barnabasohio.org
We're looking to fill a few classroom aide positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Grade levels and schedules are flexible. If you have any interest, please reach out to Mr. Seislove at bseislove@barnabasohio.org.
Extended Day Registration - If your child(ren) plans to utilize our Extended Day or Little Blazer Care, please complete the Registration Form before the first day of school.
Extended Day for grades K-8 will open with regular hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, August 21.
Little Blazer Extended Day will open with regular hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. starting Monday, August 26.
FACTS & Tuition - The State has approved the final EdChoice Scholarship award amounts for our students for the 24/25 school year. Tuition invoices have been sent to all families. Parents will receive a letter from the State asking you to sign and accept the EdChoice scholarship on your child's behalf. We must collect these letters, and keep them on file for audit purposes, so please do not discard the letter when it arrives. We will provide more instructions on when to return them after the start of school. We are still waiting for Round 2 Diocesan Tuition Assistance, Diocesan Undesignated Angel Scholarship awards, and Diocesan Employee Assistance information. If your child is blessed to receive any of these funds, your account balance will be adjusted accordingly. Contact Mary Henefeld, FACTS & EdChoice Administrator at mhenefeld@barnabasohio.org with any questions.
Ignite Parent Party - If you would like to host a parent party in late summer or early fall, don't hesitate to contact ignite@barnabasohio.org to learn more.
Summer Office Hours - If you need to contact the school office this summer, please email office@barnabasohio.org. Summer hours will resume on August 5th when the office will be open 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. until the first day of school.
Updated 2024-2025 St. Barnabas Calendar - Click here to view.
Meet the Kindergartners - Attention incoming kindergarteners: Sponsored by Learning Ladder, visit the website to enroll in this fun, optional event taking place August 13th.
Edge is a Catholic middle school (6-8) youth ministry program provided by Life Teen. It offers a safe and fun place for youth to find a solid Catholic community, get answers to their questions about faith, and experience Jesus profoundly and personally. Registration is due by Tuesday, September 3. Register Online
President: Gina Kubec
Vice President: Heather Oravec
Recording Secretary: Ashley Tippie
Corresponding Secretary: Melissa Pace
Treasurer: Erin Freeman
We need your input! What movie would you like to see for our 2024 Movie Night on Sept 6th? Please cast your vote in the link below by August 14th. We will announce the winning movie in the next Blazer Blast!
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8W8BLFZ
Additionally, we need help making sure that movie night runs smoothly. We are looking for adult volunteers! Please consider signing up to help us kick off our first event of the 2024/2025 school year!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EAFAE28A7F58-50611547-stbarnabas
NEWS FROM OUR ST. BARNABAS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Attention all new coaches: Reach out to Amanda Tagliaferro, St. Barnabas Athletic Director at SBAA@barnabasohio.org for new coaches' requirements. These must be completed prior to stepping on the field/court and coaching our young athletes.
It is required that a pre-participation form and physical be completed for each athlete PRIOR to participation. Forms must be signed by a medical provider and are good for 13 months from signature. Athletes WILL NOT be able to practice until the signed form is received by your coach! No exceptions! Click here for the form.
All athletes and families are welcome to join us for a Fall Athletics Prayer Service, Tuesday, August 20th at 6pm, at the St. Barnabas athletic fields.
Fall sports opening weekend: Saturday, August 24th!
8/13 - Virtual Curriculum Night (Kindergarten @ 6pm & 1st @ 7pm)
8/14 - Virtual Curriculum Night (2nd @ 6pm & 3rd @ 7pm)
8/15 - Virtual Curriculum Night (4th @ 6pm & 5th @ 7pm)
8/19 - Virtual Curriculum Night (JH @ 7:30pm)
8/19 - Meet and Greet (6:00-7:00 pm)
8/20 - Fall Athletics Prayer Service (6:00 PM)
8/21 - First Day of School (K-8) and Morning Prayer Service (8:00 AM)
8/22 - Pre-K Curriculum Night (7:00 PM - Virtual) & Preschool Orientation (7:00 PM) - Cafeteria
8/26 - First Day of Preschool 4's
8/27 - First Day of Preschool 3's
8/28 - First Day of Pre-K
8/28 - State of the School - (6:30 - 7:30 PM)- Church
9/2 - No School - Labor Day
9/5 - School Picture Day
9/6 - Outdoor Family Movie Night
9/14 - Bourbon Raffle
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!"
