Catholic Schools Week at St. Barnabas
The last week of January is Catholic Schools Week. CSW is a time-honored tradition and a national celebration of Catholic education and shared faith. Within the Archdiocese of Chicago, it also marks the start of enrollment for the next school year.
Our students will celebrate numerous exciting and memorable events throughout the week, including a few dress-down days, Fun Food, entertainment, and time with their buddies. We invite grandparents to join us for mass and offer opportunities for parents to serve as Fun Food volunteers, Vocation Panel presenters, and Trivia Night guests. Wednesday of CSW is a 1:30pm Dismissal. Thank you for choosing Catholic education - we are grateful for each of you.
A few Catholic Schools Week To Dos and Details...
Dress Down for the week
MONDAY: Dress Down Student Choir (any school-appropriate attire welcome).
TUESDAY: Regular uniforms
WEDNESDAY: Dress Down Red, White, and Blue
THURSDAY: Dress in Blue for Get Behind the Vest
FRIDAY: Spirit Wear Tops and Bottoms.
Desserts for Open House - Sunday, January 25
Please consider making a contribution of homemade or store-bought treats to share - cookies, small cupcakes, donuts, candies, brownies, etc. that can be shared with all current and prospective families at our Open House. Learn more and sign-up here to help out.
Grandparents Mass - Tuesday, January 27
Please invite grandparents to join the school community for our weekly 8:45am mass. Following the mass, grandparent guests are invited to a coffee reception in the school's Main Hall. Note - students will have an opportunity for a quick hello, but will not be seated with their grandparents during mass.
Honoring Veterans
As part of CSW, we honor our loved ones who have served in the Armed Forces with our Hall of Heroes. If you have a family member who has served or is currently serving in the military, please send in a photo along with this brief description sheet so we may honor them on our Hall of Heroes wall.
Vocation Panel - Friday, January 30
Each year, we host a panel of professionals to speak to our students about their careers. If you (or a friend or family member) are passionate about your job and interested in speaking with the students on Friday morning (~ 8:45am - 9:45am) please fill out the interest form.
Fun Food - Friday, January 30
Friday, January 30, the FSA is coordinating Fun Food with Home Run Inn. On Fun Food days, our normal Country House Hot Lunch service is not available. All students must have a Fun Food order or bring a bagged lunch from home. Order Fun Food and sign up to volunteer by the Wednesday, January 14, 3pm deadline.
Trivia Night - Friday, January 30
Friday, January 30, the School Board will host their annual Trivia Night in the Gym! Team Tickets are now available for purchase. Gather a team of six and order tickets today; limited quantity available! Order Tickets.