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St. Barnabas Catholic School

M A R C H 1 3 , 2 0 1 5

G R O W I N G I N M I N D , H E A R T , A N D S P I R I T

CALENDAR

March 14

South Deanery

STEM Day

March 16

I-Read, 3rd Grade

M a r c h

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R e p o r t

Cards

P i o n e e r

Day, Gr. 4

March 18

10:30 am - 10:00 pm

Firehouse Sub Night

March 19

Parade of Countries,

Gr. 6

Eunan McIntire

Concert 1:30

Last day before

Spring Break.

2:45 dismissal

March 20

NO SCHOOL

Spring Break Begins

Here are some highlights of the learning and activities of our 8th grade students as they spend their last quarter as St. Barnabas Warriors.

The 8th grade has completed a project about a “Changing America” in Social Studies. They have researched many of the important inventors of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the artists, authors, and reformers of early America. Students collaborated with a partner through our Google slides program to put together some wonderful information on how America has changed and developed its own identity. They will move west into California, Oregon Country, and Texas, as the timeline builds toward the Civil War.

In Science the eighth graders are studying the various aspects of resources and the interaction of these resources with living things. The class first addressed environmental issues and how and by whom decisions concerning the environment are made. Students looked at natural resources and the importance of maintaining them for now and for future generations. They also delved into how the human population has grown over time, the factors that have allowed it to grow, and the effect that this growth has had on our natural resources. Last, but most importantly, they looked at biodiversity, its value, what factors affect it, and the role that humans play both in damaging and in protecting biodiversity. They will continue along the same line of thinking when they address land, air, and water resources and the role they play in our global population.

In Literature, the stories behind Flowers for Algernon and To Kill a Mockingbird give students an opportunity to analyze and discuss how characters and situations bring about reader empathy. Literary themes focus on courage, bravery, injustice, and prejudice and springboard discussions of contemporary examples of each theme. Junior Scholastic articles and Scope stories keep the students aware of current and controversial topics. Evaluating arguments takes skill and effort to prove that solid reasoning needs to back up supporting arguments; claims must be factually supported.

Eighth graders are preparing for the Living Stations of the Cross, to be presented at noon on April 3rd, Good Friday. This is always one of the most reverent times of the year, and it very meaningful for the 8th grade class to lead the student body in this solemn occasion. The students represented St. Barnabas well at Roncalli’s Quest for Excellence, many of them are in the spring production of The Stingiest Man in Town, and they recently completed scheduling their freshman classes. It is a very busy time to be an eighth grader.

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P A G E 2

S T . B A R N A B A S C A T H O L I C S C H O O L

March 16

Beef Taco

Soft Tortilla

Taco Meat

Refried Beans

Lettuce/Salsa/Tomato

Sour Cream

Fruit

March 17

French Toast

Sausage

Hash Brown

Syrup Cup

Kiwi

March 18

Chicken & Noodles

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

Dinner Roll

Mixed Fruit

March 19

Stuffed Crust Pizza

Garden Salad

Carrot Sticks

Pears

March 20

NO SCHOOL

SPRING BREAK BEGINS

Drive-Thru Fish Fry Tonight

March 13 Open from 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Orders will be taken in the back parking lot of church OR.. call your order-

ing in the day of the drive-thru @ 513-3493Proceeds will directly benefit

the Athletic Programs at St. Barnabas.

MENU

(Dinners include coleslaw, french fries, & hush

puppies)

3-piece Dinner………………………………….....$ 8.00

Fish Sandwich Dinner…………………………$ 7.00

Family Dinner (15 pieces of fish)…………..$25.00

(4-coleslaws & 4 servings of fries/hush puppies)

Extra piece of fish…………………………………………….$ 2.00

It's Time to Clean Out Grandma's Closet!

St. Barnabas is seeking costume and accessory donations for the spring musical. The story, The Stingiest Man in Town, is set in the winter during the 1850s and we need the following to outfit our actors:

-vintage style long dresses and skirts -women's bonnets -shawls, wraps -vintage looking suits and suit jackets (small adult size) in brown, black, plaid or pin striped -derby hats, newsboy hats -solid or plaid winter scarves -old gloves (to be cut into fingerless gloves) -vintage style purses, small suitcases or briefcases

If you are able to contribute, please send the item to school and mark the item for St. Barnabas Musical!

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IRISH CONCERT

Thanks to the generosity of two of our grandparents, the students will be treated to a concert by Irish musi-

cian, Eunan McIntyre on Thursday, March 19th at 1:15 in church. All are welcome to join us.

TROPICAL DAY

It’s been a long, cold winter and to celebrate warmer weather and the beginning of Spring Break, we are

having Tropical Day on Thursday, March 19th. Students may come dressed in their favorite tropical gear.

No sandals, please.

WORKS OF MERCY

Mrs. Beckham's second graders have been discussing what they could do for

others during Lent. They have been reading and discussing how Jesus told his

followers to take care of the needs of others. These actions are called Works

of Mercy. Two of those actions are feed the hungry and give drink to the

thirsty.

The students decided those were the actions they wanted to work on during

this Lenten season. They have been collecting canned food and bottled water

and are contributing it to the St. Barnabas food pantry and the Hoop

organization so that people in need can have food and water. When we help

others in loving service, we act as Jesus did.

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SOUTH DEANERY STEM DAY

Good luck to our students who will be participating alongside teams from the other south deanery

elementary schools this Saturday at Roncalli High School. Students in grades 5-8 were invited to be team

members for the first annual South Deanery STEM DAY.

Our 6th grade team members include Ethan Anttonen, Aidan Galt, Thomas Ralston, Evan Coffman, Elaina

Harmon, Gianna Romano, Darbi Lux, and Maggie Peats.

Our 7th grade team members include Ethan Gosser, Abby Davey, and Joseph Woodruff.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Our school policy is that if a student is absent more than three hours during a school day, he or she is not

eligible to participate in any team practice or game on that same day. Attendance at school is important.

TARDIES

A reminder that students are considered tardy if not in their classrooms by 7:30 AM. Please make sure that

students are dropped off before 7:30 in order for them to begin their day in a good way.

REPORT CARDS

Grades for the 3rd quarter will be finalized in JupiterGrades on Tuesday, March

17th. At that time we ask all parents and students to login to their JupiterGrades

accounts to view quarter 3 progress in learning. Report cards for quarter 3 will

not be printed unless requested.

As parents view students’ grades online, each click on a subject drills down the information to show the

assignments and tests included in a grade and the standards represented in the grade.

We’d be happy to answer any questions parents may have about using our online system to understand

student progress. Please email Denise Wilson, Debbie Perkins, or the classroom teachers.

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Dear Esteemed Parishioners and Friends of Saint Barnabas,

Thank you for generously supporting the St. Barnabas School ministry through your time, talent and

treasure.

If you were not able to attend our 5th Annual Dinner for Warriors V, on behalf of our students and school

staff, we invite you to consider making a monetary pledge to St. Barnabas School according to your ability.

All the monies raised will go to support the education of our students as 21st century learners.

Your contribution will help the students of St. Barnabas School continue to Grow in Mind, Heart and Spirit to

become leaders in the world. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Sincerely,

Debbie Perkins, Principal

These are just some of the items we’ve been able to purchase and

support thanks to Dinner for Warriors I, II, III, & IV.

Name:__________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Pledge enclosed________________ Pledge, bill me ___________________

Please make check payable to St. Barnabas School. Thank YOU!!

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You have seen them, they are

everywhere, on lots of stuff you

use….Kleenex, Pizza Rolls,

Hamburger Helper, Ziploc,

Green Giant, and General Mills

cereals.

Each one is worth 10cents to

our school!

We know you have a stash of

them at home and we need your

help with collection!

1. Trim all of your Box Top la-

bels down to the dashed

lines. (Yes that counts as a

craft project!)

2. Collect 50 box tops into a

bundle with a rubber band or

in a small Ziploc bag. (And

trim off that Box Top too!)

3. Send them into school!

POPCORN and a MOVIE—Last day is March 17th!

PTO President:

Angie Schoettle

PTO Vice President:

Deana Haworth

PTO Treasurer:

Robin McCurdy

PTO Secretary:

Christine Woodruff

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Upcoming Events 2

PTO Nominations 2

My Coke Rewards 2

Kroger Rewards 2

BOX TOPS—What to do, what to do!

S T B A R N A B A S S C H O O L

Y O U R P T O , Y O U R N E W S ! M A R C H 1 3 ,

PTO NEWS

Shop with Scrips at

Www.shopwithscrips.com

Organization: St. Barnabas Cath-

olic School/IN

Organizer: Angie Schoettle

stbscrips@gmail.com

Email if you have questions or

need some help signing up.

Scrips has raised $18000 for the

school so far this year, lets keep

it going strong through the end of

the year!

The Class Room Competition has

started and goes through Tues-

day March 17th.

Goal: $100 in purchases per St.

Barnabas Family

Prize: The Classroom with the

highest family participation will

win a Popcorn and Movie Party on

the Last Day before Spring Break

Mrs. Jackson’s Class is going for

2 in a row!

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Do you have Coke

rewards that you

have been holding on

to?

ENTER THEM TO-

DAY! Really Enter

them today March

13th.

Double points cred-

ited for points en-

tered from March 11

-13th.

Each week you can

add 75 points to

your account.

Then donate those

points to St. Barna-

bas!

There is even an App

for that! Check your

App store and down-

load the free app.

Then you can collect

points everywhere

you go!

Our coordinator is

Shaune Harlow-

Campbell, please

contact her if you

can help with enter-

Community Tab

Community Re-

wards

Choose to enroll

and search for St.

Barnabas or enter

code 10531.

Register your

Kroger Plus Card

to help St. Barna-

bas earn rewards

based on your

Kroger purchases.

Www.kroger.com

Use your card as

you normally

would and St. Bar-

nabas School ben-

efits!

www.mycokerewards.com

Kroger Rewards

Upcoming Events Night Wednesday

March 18th

PTO Meeting and

Nominations,

Tuesday April 7th

6:30pm-Cafeteria

Chik-Fil-A Day

supporting St.

Barnabas is

Wednesday Apr

29th

Skating Party

Wednesday May

6th at Wheels of

Wonder 6-8pm

Fish Fry Friday

Drive Thru March

13th 5-7:30pm

Market Day Pick

Up Saturday

March 14th 11:30-

12:30pm

Firehouse Subs

PTO

Executive

Committee

Nominations

at the April

Meeting.

PTO Elections

at the May

Meeting.

All parents

are welcome

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Thank You to

Mashcraft

for their

donations for

the Teachers’

Baskets

during

Catholic

Schools

Week.

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Free cookie platter to the class with the highest total sales and

free lunch delivered to the teacher on the day of their choice!

Write your teachers name on the back of this slip!

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Rebel Athletic Development April 1 – May 27, 2015

Wednesday Nights 6-7pm

No workout on Wednesday April 22

Roncalli Bubble Gymnasium

7th and 8th Grade Males

$75 for all 8 sessions OR $15 for each individual session

Work with a variety of Roncalli coaches to develop your speed, strength, and athleticism as you prepare for any high school sport

Participate in a series of pre-tests and post-tests to measure your development and growth throughout the spring

Please detach and send $75 to:

Roncalli High School

Attn: Kevin Banich

3300 Prague Rd.

Indianapolis, IN 46227

Registration – Please pay when registering – may register at the door each night

Contact: Kevin Banich – (317) 946-1439 or kbanich@roncalli.org

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Student Athlete Information:

Name:_______________________________________________________ Adult Shirt Size:___________

School:______________________________________________________ Grade:________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:________________________________ Email: ________________________________

Circle the sport(s) you might be interested in playing for the Roncalli Rebels:

Baseball Cross Country Hockey Swimming Volleyball

Basketball Football Lacrosse Tennis Wrestling

Bowling Golf Soccer Track and Field