Register for Service Day
ST. BARNABAS SERVICE DAY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 (7:45am - 1:30pm)
Please complete one registration form for each St. Barnabas student in your family. If you wish to chaperone (approximately 8am - 11:30am), please indicate this on the student registration form. If you have multiple children at St. Barnabas, please volunteer at only ONE service site.
- Please submit your Service Day registration form(s) by Tuesday, September 8.
- All chaperones must complete their required Virtus certification by Friday, September 18.
NOT ATTENDING
Service Day is a required attendance day for all full-time students. This day is fundamental to our Catholic mission of serving others. If your child cannot attend because of an unavoidable appointment, please complete the Non-attending form. Register as a non-attending student.
Service Day is a required attendance day for all full-time students. This day is fundamental to our Catholic mission of serving others. If your child cannot attend because of an unavoidable appointment, please complete the Non-attending form. Register as a non-attending student.
PRESCHOOL - GRADE 3
St. Barnabas students in Preschool - Grade 3 will remain on campus for Service Day. Students will work alongside their teachers and parent chaperones to support the following service organizations:
St. Barnabas students in Preschool - Grade 3 will remain on campus for Service Day. Students will work alongside their teachers and parent chaperones to support the following service organizations:
PRESCHOOL - Blue Island Stray Dog Project
Care and compassion for animals. Students will learn about the meaningful work of one of our local animal shelters, how to be a responsible pet owner, and make items to share with the shelter. Before Service Day, students will be encouraged to contribute small items to donate to the shelter. Note: Half-day and 4-day preschool students who are not typically at school on Friday afternoons are encouraged, but not required, to participate. Register for Preschool Service.
KINDERGARTEN - Play Smart Literacy
Helping children thrive. Students will learn how they can share books with other young children who may not have access to as many books at home. Students will also create book-related crafts to share with Play Smart Literacy. Before Service Day, students will be encouraged to donate gently used children's books (for birth to age 6) to Play Smart Literacy. Register for Kindergarten Service.
GRADE 1 - Catholic Charities
Sharing essentials with those in need. Students will learn about Catholic Charities' mission and create small "Blessing Bags" of essential personal care items. Catholic Charities will then distribute these items to those in need. Register for Grade 1 Service.
Sharing essentials with those in need. Students will learn about Catholic Charities' mission and create small "Blessing Bags" of essential personal care items. Catholic Charities will then distribute these items to those in need. Register for Grade 1 Service.
GRADES 2 and 3 - Pro Labore Dei
Providing for those in need. Students in grades 2 and 3 will join together to learn about food insecurity in an age-appropriate way, then assemble lunches and snack bags. Items will later be transported to Pro Labore Dei for distribution to those in need. Register for Grade 2 Service. Register for Grade 3 Service.
GRADES 4 and 5
St. Barnabas students in grades 4 and 5 will partner together. Groups of about 20-25 students, along with teachers and parent chaperones, will travel by school bus to one of the sites listed below. Students are encouraged to register at a service site that resonates with them. Each site has limited spots available, and registration is first come/first served. If your child’s first choice is full, please select another option. Due to bus/site capacity, we cannot add more registrants to a site that has reached capacity.
St. Barnabas students in grades 4 and 5 will partner together. Groups of about 20-25 students, along with teachers and parent chaperones, will travel by school bus to one of the sites listed below. Students are encouraged to register at a service site that resonates with them. Each site has limited spots available, and registration is first come/first served. If your child’s first choice is full, please select another option. Due to bus/site capacity, we cannot add more registrants to a site that has reached capacity.
After submitting your registration, you will receive a Google Form email confirmation from "Forms Response Receipt". Please do not create duplicate registrations. If a student is accidentally registered at more than one site, we will accept only the first response. If you create a registration in error, please email [email protected] to request a correction.
Burst Into Books (Roseland neighborhood)
Enriching lives through access to books. Students will learn about the organization and help to sort and organize books for distribution. Register for Burst Into Books.
Mercy Circle (Mt. Greenwood neighborhood)
Activities and companionship with our elders. Student volunteers will be paired with Mercy Circle residents to share fellowship, faith, and fun. Students and residents will come together to pray, interact, and share in meaningful conversations across generations. Register for Mercy Circle.
Pullman National Historical Park (Pullman neighborhood)
Supporting our National Parks. Students will learn about the historic Pullman community and complete hands-on activities to spark learning and historical conservation efforts. Site is full and no longer accepting registrants.
Smith Village (Morgan Park neighborhood)
Activities and companionship with our elders. Students will spend time with residents, visiting and participating in games with seniors. Site is full and no longer accepting registrants.
GRADES 6, 7, and 8
St. Barnabas Junior High students will partner together. Groups of students, along with teachers and parent chaperones, will travel by school bus to one of the sites listed below. Students are encouraged to register at a service site that resonates with them. Each site has limited spots available, and registration is first come/first served. If your child’s first choice is full, please select another option. Due to bus/site capacity, we cannot add more registrants to a site that has reached capacity.
After submitting your registration, you will receive a Google Form email confirmation from "Forms Response Receipt". Please do not create duplicate registrations. If a student is accidentally registered at more than one site, we will accept only the first response. If you create a registration in error, please email [email protected] to request a correction.
St. Barnabas Junior High students will partner together. Groups of students, along with teachers and parent chaperones, will travel by school bus to one of the sites listed below. Students are encouraged to register at a service site that resonates with them. Each site has limited spots available, and registration is first come/first served. If your child’s first choice is full, please select another option. Due to bus/site capacity, we cannot add more registrants to a site that has reached capacity.
After submitting your registration, you will receive a Google Form email confirmation from "Forms Response Receipt". Please do not create duplicate registrations. If a student is accidentally registered at more than one site, we will accept only the first response. If you create a registration in error, please email [email protected] to request a correction.
Belhaven Nursing (Morgan Park neighborhood)
Activities and companionship with our elders. Students will spend time with residents, visiting and participating in games with seniors. Site is full and no longer accepting registrants.
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (Auburn-Gresham neighborhood)
Sparking creativity and environmental stewardship. Students will sort and process donated supplies that will be distributed to Chicago teachers, artists, and non-profits. Students may work in partnership with clients from Envision Unlimited. Register for CCRX.Edna White Community Garden (Morgan Park neighborhood)
Environmental stewardship and shared community endeavors. Students will clean the grounds and flower beds, and also learn about the cooperative and collaborative efforts and benefits of community gardening. Register for Edna White.
Greater Chicago Food Depository (Archer Heights neighborhood)
Striving to end hunger. Students will repack large quantities of bulk food into packages that individuals and families can use. Students will also pack boxes of assorted food, check expiration dates, label products, and clean produce. Site is full and no longer accepting registrants.
Friends of the Chicago River (Dolton, IL)
Environmental education and conservation. Students will learn about the different aspects of the environment at Flatfoot Lake in Beaubien Woods, and also clean up and reduce litter on the grounds. Site is full and no longer accepting registrants.
Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (Back of the Yards neighborhood)
Building up a community through hope and healing. Students will work outdoors in the urban garden, meet clients, participate in a peace circle, and learn more about Precious Blood Ministry and its impact on people's lives. Site is full and no longer accepting registrants.
Share Your Soles (Pullman neighborhood)
Sharing hope and a better quality of life with our global society. Students will sort through new and used shoe donations and prepare shoes for worldwide shipment that targets impoverished areas. Register for Share Your Soles.
Make a donation! To provide additional support for some of the organizations, we are seeking contributions of new or gently used items or additional financial contributions. Dog treat and care items, children's books, used crayons, children's and adult shoes, and financial contributions. Collection tables are available in the school's Main Hall and the Preschool Building. Kindly contribute by Tuesday, September 29.