St. Barnabas Catholic School

November 20, 2015 St. Barnabas Catholic School GROWING IN MIND, HEART, Growing AND in Mind, SPIRITHeart, TO BECOME and spirit LEADERS IN THE WORLD PRINCIPAL S CORNER CALENDAR November 24 8:30-All School Mass October 26-30 (Not an out off unibook Fair form day) November25-27 October 27 Thanksgiving Break 6:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. December Chick-Fil-A Day,1 12:45 Dismissal, St. Rd. 135 location Professional Day November 1 NO AFTERCARE No more shorts December 3 grades K-5 K-1 Christmas Program 7:00 December 10 Grades 6-8 Christmas Program 7:00 Mrs. Bauman s kindergarten class combined service and math by discovering the area of the cans they brought in this week. The canned food drive 2015 was a huge success and many people will be fed through the generosity of our students and families. Thank you, Warriors! GRAND TOTAL: 13, 247 FOOD ITEMS DONATED! December 15 THANK YOU Grades 2-5 Christmas Program 7:00 From Hunger, Inc. in Perry Township What a great job all of you did in collecting 2,900 lbs. of canned goods to Hunger, Inc. on November 6. So many needy families will benefit from this wonderful canned food drive. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Little Sisters of the Poor were so appreciative of the food donations they picked up on Monday. They use 40 cans for each meal they prepare for their elderly residents and the cupboards were nearly bare. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Julie Molloy, mom of Anna (Anna s House) was amazed at the amount of food donated to The Lord s Pantry at Anna s House. She picked up the items that came in for the 3rd pick-up today. She said they feed 250 families each week and will be able to distribute our donations for the next 6 months. This week s collection was 5,169 food items! 2016-2017 Calendar p. 3-4

Page 2 November 23 Country Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes Gravy Corn 21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS This is an Indiana program open to 7 th and 8 th grade income-eligible students that may pay for a significant amount of the cost of college tuition. Students must be enrolled in the program by June of their 8 th grade year but parents of eligible 7 th and 8 th graders can apply at any time before that. The program asks students to pledge to graduate from high school, maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and stay out of serious trouble while in high school. Current income eligibility guidelines are: Fruit November 24 Chicken Quesadilla Sour Cream Salsa Refried Beans Strawberry Cup November 25-27 Thanksgiving Break Learn more by watching the short video at http:// www.in.gov/21stcenturyscholars/2376.htm. St. Barnabas Catholic School

St. Barnabas Catholic School Calendar 2016-2017 August 3, 4 Professional Days August 4 Back-to-School Night All Grades August 9 First Day of School Grades K-8 August 16 First Day of School Pre-K September 2 No School, South Deanery Professional Day September 5 Labor Day No School September 23 12:45 Dismissal, Walk-a-thon, Professional Meeting October 3 End of 1 st Quarter October 5 Full School Day, Conferences 4:00-7:00 October 6 12:45 Dismissal, Conferences 4:00-7:00 October 7 12:45 Dismissal, Conferences 1:00-3:00 October 10-14 Fall Break, No School November 23-25 Thanksgiving Break, No School December 1 12:45 Dismissal, Professional Meeting December 20 12:45 Dismissal, Last Day before Christmas Break January 4 School Resumes January 5 End of 2 nd Quarter January 16 MLK Holiday, No School Snow Make-up Day February 2 12:45 Dismissal, Professional Meeting February 20 Presidents Day, No School Snow Make-up Day March 14 End of 3 rd Quarter March 23 Last Day before Spring Break April 3 School Resumes April 14 12:45 Dismissal, Good Friday April 17 Easter Monday, No School, Snow Make-up Day May 5 12:45 Dismissal, Professional Meeting May 19 Last Day of School for Pre-K May 26 Last Day of School, Dismissal following 9:30 Mass May 30, 31 Snow Make-up Days (if needed)

St. Barnabas Catholic School Calendar 2016-2017 No School on the following days: Professional Day September 2 Labor Day September 5 Fall Break October 10-14 Thanksgiving Break November 23-25 Christmas Break December 21 - January 3 MLK Day January 16 Snow Make-up Day Presidents Day February 20 Snow Make-up Day Spring Break March 24-April 2 April 17 Easter Monday, Snow Make-up Day Professional Time/ Early Dismissal September 23 December 1 December 20 February 2 April 14 May 5 May 26 12:45 Dismissal Professional Time 12:45 Dismissal Professional Time 12:45 Dismissal Christmas Break 12:45 Dismissal Professional Time 12:45 Dismissal, Good Friday 12:45 Dismissal Professional Time 9:30 Dismissal following Mass Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences October 5 Full school day; conferences 4:00-7:00 October 6 Dismissal at 12:45; conferences 4:00-7:00 October 7 Dismissal at 12:45; conferences 1:00-3:00 Evening Events August 4 Back to School Night May 23 Graduation Midterm reports September 2 November 10 February 7 April 21 Grading Periods First quarter ends October 3; report cards distributed October 4 Second quarter ends January 5 Third quarter ends March 14 Fourth quarter ends May 26; report cards distributed May 26 Pre K academic year begins August 16 and ends May 19 There are several long breaks built into this calendar. It is requested that families are mindful of instructional days and do not plan trips during instructional time.

Make your list & check it twice.the Santa Shop is coming, how nice! December 8 th, 9 th & 10 th Let your kids shop for the perfect Christmas gift for everyone on their list. All gifts are just $3.00 each. Very affordable! What to do: Complete the information below. Place this form & money needed to purchase gifts in an envelope. Write student s name, grade & teacher on the envelope & return it to school by December 4 th. Contact us with any questions! Sarah Kale (459-9104) Celeste Willis (507-0676) sarahkale@att.net celestewillis@comcast.net Homeroom Teacher: Student Name: Amount Enclosed: (make checks payable to St Barnabas PTO) Please list the people/pets you would like to purchase a gift for:

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS Holidays, sports, school activities, work activities-is it getting harder to get to the grocery store? Do you hate walking around the store for an hour or more? Then you need to try Kroger Click List online shopping! www.kroger.com, link up your Kroger Shoppers Card, then click On-line ordering. You will be able to see sale items, your recent purchases and build your virtual grocery cart. Check out, pick a pick up time and drive to Kroger on Meridian Parke Drive to pick up your grocery order. (I am a HUGE fan-i don t have to shop, I can use my coupons, I don t have to load my car, I only spend about 10 minutes picking up my order and I am saving money-no impulse purchases!) How does this help St. Barnabas school? Create your account and link your Kroger Card then go to Community Rewards and designate St. Barnabas school. No extra purchases, and less than 5 minutes to benefit your children s school.so EASY! AMAZON SMILES Who DOESN T shop at Amazon? (no one I am aware of) Who WILL shop at Amazon for a holiday gift? (EVERYONE!) Use www.smile.amazon.com and designate St. Barnabas School. WHY? Because 0.5% of your purchase will be gifted to St. Barnabas. No extra purchases required, PTO just asks that you support St. Barnabas with your holiday shopping. Want to give an extra kick? Purchase an Amazon ScripNow at www.shopwithscrip.com and another 3% of your purchase can go to St. Barnabas SANTA SHOP The students LOVE shopping at the Santa Shop but the Santa Shop needs some help! The dates of the Santa Shop will be December 8-10. Please email Sarah Kale, the Santa Shop Committee Chairwoman, at sarahkale@att.net if you can help prior to or on a Santa Shop day. VOLLEYBALL Nov. 20 girls volleyball 6-8 pm (open gym) 4-6th graders 6-7 Cadet 7-8 Nov. 22 boys volleyball 5-8 pm (evaluation) 4-6 th graders 5-6:30 pm Cadet 6:30-8 pm Nov. 29 girls volleyball 4-8 pm and boys volleyball 8-9:30 pm (evaluations) Girls volleyball 4 th grade 4-5 pm; 5/6 5-6:30 pm; Cadet 6:30-8 pm Boys volleyball all grades 8-9:30 pm If you have any questions or have an interest in coaching, please contact Amy Lezon at (317) 319-1280 or genelezon@sbcglobal.net for Girls Volleyball or Mary Eiland at (317) 966-6347 or meiland@ncaa.org for Boys Volleyball. THANK YOU What a great job all of you did in collecting 2,900 lbs. of canned goods to Hunger, Inc. on November 6. So many needy families will benefit from this wonderful canned food drive. Thank you so much Shirlee Carr, Hunger, Inc.

THE GRINCH PARENTS NIGHT OUT St. Barnabas MOMS presents the 2 nd Annual Parents Night Out / Christmas Movie Night. Event is limited to 50 children per night, PreK thru 5 th Grade students only. Date: Friday December 4 th or Friday December 11 th Time: 6pm 9pm Location: McNally Hall Cost: $7 per child Includes: Pizza, Beverages, Snacks, Dessert, Artwork, Movie, Childcare Pre-Registration is required & ends on November 30 th or when event capacity (50 children per night) is reached. Return completed form & payment to Laura Bridgewater: Checks payable to Saint Barnabas. Select preferred date: Friday, December 4th Friday, December 11 th OPEN MAT DURING DECEMBER BOYS KN-8TH GRADE Get an early start on wrestling season.or if you have never tried wrestling and want to give it a shot prior to CYO registration. Beginning Monday November 30th, on Monday and Wednesday nights, in the Upper Room of St. Barnabas from 5:45 until 7:00 p.m. Contact: Jim Chapman at 847-2267 or Jim@ChapmanMortgage.com Must have a current physical form on file to participate. Team practice begins after the first of the year to mid March. Registration is now open for the upcoming season

RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST Roncalli had 313 eighth grade students take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, November 7. This large number indicates the enthusiasm in attending Roncalli High School continues to be at an all-time high! There is still time for students to join this newest group of future Rebels, as the HSPT will be administered again on Saturday, December 5: Students must register to take the HSPT by contacting Mrs. Jane Dias, Guidance Secretary, at (317) 787-8277, ext. 214 or jdias@roncalli.org The test begins at 8:00 a.m. Students are asked to arrive at 7:45 a.m., and use the Fine Arts Center entrance (Door #5). The test will conclude by 11:15 a.m. Cost is $10 (cash or check made to Roncalli High School) Students are asked to bring 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils; calculators are not allowed. REBELS HEADING TO CHICAGO FOR THE HOLIDAYS Holiday shopping in Chicago! Roncalli High School is sponsoring the eighth annual Holiday bus trip to Chicago on Saturday, December 5. Start the day with coffee and doughnuts at 7:00 am in the Roncalli cafeteria. Departure for Chicago is at 8:00 am (7:00 Chicago time) returning back to Roncalli by 11:00 pm. Beverages and a snack will be served during the return trip. Space is limited so reserve your $45.00 seat by contacting, Gary Armbruster, at 787.8277, ext. 242 or email him at garmbruster@roncalli.org. You don t have to be Roncalli alumni to attend but must be at least, high school age. JUNIOR LADY REBEL REGISTRATION 2015-16 Winter Jr. Lady Rebel s registration for the winter session will be on November 22 in the Roncalli HS Cafeteria. The times will be separated by grades. 3rd 5th from 2:00-3:30 PM; 6th 8th from 3:30-5:00 PM. The player may come with the parent if they need to try on a Jersey. However, evaluation tryouts will take place during the first two scheduled practice due to no gym space on the 22nd. The participation for the Winter Indy Hoops League will cost $60.00 if you need a jersey; $50.00 if you do not need a jersey. Please stop by on Nov. 22n in order to make payment, fill out paperwork and sign the IGHL release of liability form. Each team will practice once or twice a week and play every other Sunday throughout the winter IGHL session. Below is the Dates of Sunday Games by age group: 3rd- 4th Grades will play on Dec. 6, 20, Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 14 5th- 6th Grade will play on - Dec. 13, Jan. 3, 17, 31 Feb. 7, 14 7th and 8th Grades Short Season Dec. 6, 13, 19 (Sat.) and 20 Tournament is Feb. 7th and 14th All individuals interested in coaching should contact Denise McClanahan at 317-371-4010. Existing fall team members should stop by on November 22 to fill out paperwork. Everyone will attend the first two practices to be evaluated before teams will be assigned. Practice times and locations will be passed out on Nov. 22nd.

November Scrip News and Incentives Purchase $50 of Scrip between Tuesday November 10 th and Monday November 16 th at noon and your student can be out of uniform Friday November 20 th In addition, the class that has the highest percentage of families purchasing $200 or more between Monday November 2nd and Monday November 23rd will win a Pizza Party donated by Gallagher's II and the Himes Family! SCRIP WARRIORS!! It is NOT too early to start your Christmas Shopping!! Whether you give gift cards as Christmas gifts or you can buy Scrips to purchase your Christmas gifts! Either way, you can earn money for our school by doing absolutely NOTHING but doing the shopping you will already do!