St. Barbara School

May 28, 2009

St. Barbara offers both Full and Half Day Preschool

REMINDER THAT FINAL REPORT CARDS WILL BE HELD FOR THOSE STUDENTS IN GRADES KDG, 2ND AND 6TH WHO DID NOT TURN IN THEIR DENTAL FORMS. PLEASE CALL MRS. CARONE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

PRINCIPALS NOTES: All students entering preschool, kindergarten, and sixth grade need to have a physical. Kindergarten students also need a vision exam. All completed forms must be received by the first day of school (the sooner the better) in order for your child to be admitted to school. You may pick up forms in the school office if you are unable to find yours. The doctor needs to address the issue of DIABETES and TB testing on all health forms. Lead screening should be addressed on all forms for preschoolers and kindergartners.

All students entering kindergarten, second and sixth grade in the 2009-10 school year need to have a dental exam. You should have received a dental form. If not, additional forms are available in the school office.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Illinois State Guidelines dictate that a child must be..

Pre-School 4 : Age four on or before September 1st and must be potty trained in order to be accepted into our Preschool program

Kindergarten : Age five on or before September 1st and must be potty trained in order to be accepted into our Kindergarten program

ST. BARBARA SCHOOL OFFERS:

• COMPUTER EDUCATION (with DSL Internet connection) - Weekly MUSIC - Weekly
• ART EDUCATION - Weekly
• GYM - Weekly
• BAND - Open to students from 4th - 8th grade
• OUTSIDE RECESS - Daily (weather permitting)
• HOT LUNCH - Available daily
• EXTENDED DAY CARE - 7:00-8:30 a.m. and 2:45-6:00 p.m.

ALSO AVAILABLE AT ST. BARBARA

• FAMILY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
• SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD
• ALTAR SERVERS - Students from 4th - 8th grade
• GIRLS BASKETBALL- Students from 4th - 8th grade
• BOYS BASKETBALL - Students from 4th - 8th grade
• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL - Students from 4th - 8th grade
• BOYS VOLLEYBALL - Students from 4th - 8th grade
• BOYS TRACK - Students from 5th - 8th grade
• GIRLS TRACK - Students from 5th - 8th grade
• CHEERLEADING- Students from 5th- 8th grade
• SCOUTING GROUPS - Kindergarten - 8th grade
• STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES - 1st - 8th grade
• PEER MEDIATORS - 6th - 8th grade

Information regarding 2008-09 Commitment Fees and Tuition Credits went out to families. All outstanding commitment fees are due ASAP. Report cards will be held until full payment is made for any family with an outstanding balance for the 2008-09 school year as of June 4, 2009. If you have any questions, please call Angela L

Tuition envelopes for the 2009-10 school year and the Book/Lab Fee letters were sent out to only those families that have completed, signed and returned the Tuition Contract for their child(ren). Families that haven't returned the Tuition Contract have been sent a second /third request asking them to read, complete, sign and return to school. Upon receipt of the completed and signed Tuition Contract, families will receive their tuition envelope and Book/Lab Fee letter. A $95 per student Registration Fee and the first tuition payment for the 2009-10 school year were due on or before May 17th. Both registration fee and tuition payment can be included in one check. All monies for the 2008-09 school year need to be paid in full. No money will be accepted towards the 2009-10 school year unless all money due for the 2008-09 school year is paid in full. If you have any questions, please call Angela L

Congratulations to our graduates of the Class of 2009. We wish them all much success and happiness. We hope that they come back to visit us here at St. Barb's. We love to hear how they are doing!

Please pay close attention to the letter enclosed in today's Tidbit regarding our Terra Nova testing.

Please join us at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st for the 7th Grade Mass of Commissioning for our Confirmation Candidates 2010.

Thank you to Father Murphy and Father Alhstrom for their involvement and presence with our students. I know we all wish Fr. Murphy good health and much happiness as he begins his retirement! May God always bless him and watch over him as he enters into his "NEW BEGINNINGS."

ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, OUR SCHOOL DAY WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 (morning care will be open at 7:00). We will NOT be attending the 8:00 Mass. Students will be attending the End-of-the-School-Year Mass at 9:00 that morning. Dismissal will be from the church at approximately 10:00 - 10:15. I hope you can join us to celebrate the end of another wonderful school year!

Many thanks to Debbie N, a St. Barb's alumni mom, for her constant involvement with our school! Debbie has taken on many responsibilities, especially coordinating our Bingo! Her continued efforts help us in keeping our tuition costs down. Make sure you say thank you to Debbie when you see her!

I'm pleased to announce that with the combined efforts of our school parents, we raised $13,122.05 at our Spring 2009 Casino Nights to go towards next year's budget!

Thank you to all of you, our families, for your support and for sharing your children with us. Thanks for all of the efforts of the School Board and Family School Association this past school year. Thanks to all of our "KIDS" for being such GREAT kids!

We will be out of uniform beginning on Monday, June 2nd through June 6th. This will allow time to wash any uniforms you wish to sell at the Uniform Closet Sale. With the exception of Friday, on the out-of-uniform days, casual dress, jeans/shorts may be worn. Please dress appropriately. Wear/bring gym shoes on your gym day. Our schedule for the final days of school is as follows:

• Monday 6/1 & Tuesday, 6/2 Full day of school and out of uniform
• Wednesday, 6/3 Half-day of school (dismissal 11:45) and out of uniform
• Thursday, 6/4 Half-day of school (dismissal 11:45) and out of uniform
  Kindergarten Graduation at 6:30pm
• Friday, 6/5 Dismissal after 9:00 Mass - Dress up in Sunday best!

PARTIAL 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR DATES (subject to change):

• Monday, August 24th - 1st day of school (in uniform) with dismissal at 11:45
• Tuesday, August 25th - Full day of school
• Monday, September 7th - Labor Day - No School
• Monday, October 12th Columbus Day - No School
• Friday, October 16th - Teacher Institute Day - No School
• Friday, October 30th - Teacher Institute Day - 1/2 day of School (Halloween parade)
• Wed, Th, Fr, Nov 25th, 26th, 27th Thanksgiving Break - No School

MEDICATIONS: Medications and inhalers will be sent home on the last day of school. Please check your child's backpack.

WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE: These students have demonstrated their willingness to serve others during the weeks of May 18th - May 29th: [see paper/email tidbit]

ALUMNI NEWS: I'm happy to announce that Brenda S has earned the honor of Salutatorian at St. Joseph High School in Westchester. Way to go Brenda! We are so proud of you!

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT: Friday, June 5th, before the 9:00 a.m. Mass will be your last chance to file a claim for transportation reimbursement. EVEN IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A SAFETY HAZARD APPROVAL LETTER, YOU MUST STILL COME TO SCHOOL AND FILE A CLAIM!!!

USED UNIFORM SALE: Our Uniform Closet will be open for business on June 4th & 5th from 11:30 - 12:30 in the Library. Your donations to the Used Uniform Closet are taken at anytime. It will also be open during the day beginning Wednesday, August 12th.

LIBRARY NEWS: I would like to give a special thank you to Mary D for getting us 3 large wooden bookshelves for the library. Thank you to Mary's son, Juan G, Piero G, and Kenny G for going to pick up the shelves along with Mary. One last thank you for the project goes to Dennis T and Janice G for letting us use their trucks to get the shelves. Thank you for the time and hard work you put into it. Jenny G

LUAU: Come out and dance the night away with DJ Gomez tomorrow evening, Friday, May 29th.

THE ST. BARBARA FACULTY AND STAFF WISH YOU A HAPPY, RESTFUL AND SAFE SUMMER!