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St. Barnabas Catholic School

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CALENDAR

February Saint of

the Month—St.

Blaise

February 3

Science Exhibition

Grade 5 & 7

Parents invited to

view from 10:30-

12:15

February 6

12:45 Dismissal

Professional Day

No Aftercare

Midterms

February 8

10:00—Father/Son

Breakfast

February 28

Dinner 4 Warriors V

Get your tickets

now!

Principal’s Corner

Catholic Schools Week This week we celebrated all that Catholic schools offer our children. We thank each

parent, grandparent, parishioner, priest, and teacher who has supported Catholic

education for St. Barnabas students for the past 50 years.

As another Catholic Schools Week wraps up, I want to thank all of the parents who

made it a success:

Our School Commission members and students who acted as ambassadors during

Open House last Sunday.

The PTO Hospitality chairs Amy Heidelberger and Sarah Nelson who organized

treats for the teachers all week beginning on Monday morning.

The room parents and volunteers who covered classrooms during the teachers’

luncheon on Friday.

The parents who prepared and served the teachers’ luncheon.

The parents who transported our choir and musicians to STS. Peter and Paul Ca-

thedral for the Catholic Schools Week Mass on Tuesday.

The parents who prayed for us on Pray-a-thon Day, cheered with us at the 8th

grade-faculty volleyball game, and wished us well all week.

A Day in the Life of St. Barnabas School A huge “Thank you” goes to parent and School Commission member, Deana Haworth,

for her work in making our new video possible. She arranged for the film crew and

make-up artist, spent the day here during the filming, and spent many hours oversee-

ing the editing process.

The result, “A Day in the Life of St. Barnabas School” deserves an Oscar. Please enjoy

watching it and please pass it along to friends and family to let them know about our

great school. “Don’t keep your light under a bushel basket” (Matt. 5:15) really applies

here!

Here is the link to our view the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHoDOB7aHQ4 or go to youtube.come and type in stbindy. I think parishioners who are St. B alums or whose children are St. B alums will greatly enjoy it. As one parent who viewed it said, “I want to be a St. Barnabas student!” Below is a link to pictures from the week!

https://docs.google.com/a/stbindy.org/presentation/d/1R-

3HhoFowBHHbWtZGuI3aFXxC9gb9xVuvBrUfTby7fI/edit?usp=sharing

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Catholic Schools Week Supplement from The Criterion

A child’s song captures essence of Catholic education for teacher by John Shaughnessey

Kim Higdon’s smile reflects the joy she gets from working with her students to praise God through music. As a music teacher at St. Barnabas School in Indianapolis, Kim Higdon believes that “one of the greatest joys in life is singing praises to God through hymns and liturgical music.” Higdon has also come to understand that her greatest re-wards as a teacher often come unexpectedly. “It is so important for me to connect with my students one on one,” she says. “My first year at St. Barnabas, I had a first grader named Helen who rarely spoke to anyone. When it was her turn, she would sing alone in the tiniest voice imaginable, with barely a whisper coming from her lips. She would sing along in class looking down at her lap with her lips barely moving. “Helen remained quite shy until around third grade. One day when I asked for a volunteer to sing, I caught Helen look-ing at me eagerly. Even though she hadn’t raised her hand, I asked her if she would like to give it a try. She nodded and stood up and faced her class. “As I began to play my guitar softly, out came this sweet, pitch-perfect, gentle voice singing, “When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way, still You’re there, right beside me.’ The class exploded into applause as Helen smiled shyly and took her seat. In subsequent years, Helen volunteered to sing psalm verses at Mass, sang a duet in her eighth grade Christ-mas program, and performed a major solo in the Spring Musical. “Rewards are there every day.” †

Congratulations to our Spellbowl Team Spellers Chris Azar, Aiden Galt, Andrew Galt, Ella McCalip, Kathe-rine Evans, Ethan Anttonen, Jack Rittenhosue, and Alex Moll placed 2nd among 15 teams from other Catholic schools on Wednesday evening. Perfect spellers were Ethan Anttonen and Ella McCalip. Near perfect spellers missing only one word were Aiden Galt, Alex Moll, and Jack Rittenhouse. Jack used is experience of his early years in the south to spell Okeechobee Lake correctly! Thank you to coaches, Casey Kloss, Terri Collins, and Evan Cutshaw

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Congratulations to 8th grader, Liam Wanner!

Liam's artwork was submitted to The Central and Southern Indiana Scholastic Art Awards. The awards focus on out-standing students’ artwork from around the nation and the work is judged by a panel of regional artists and art profes-sionals. Liam’s colored pencil drawing, "Worry", received a Gold Key Award, which demonstrated the highest level of achievement in originality, personal voice, and technical skill. It is the highest regional award for this competi-tion and Gold Key artwork is forwarded to New York City for National Adjudication. Central and Southern Indiana students received over 2,500 submissions to The Scholastic Art Awards this year. Of these submis-sions, only 206 Gold Keys for artwork were awarded. This is a remarkable achievement and a huge honor. Liam's artwork will be on display at the Clowes Memori-al Hall on the campus of Butler University, Indianapolis from Wednesday, February 11, through Sunday March 8, 2015. An awards ceromony for all Silver and Gold Key awarded artwork will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

Science Exhibition

Students in grades 5 and 7 will display their science projects in the gym at our

annual Science Exhibition on Tuesday, February 3rd. Parents are invited to visit

the exhibition from 10:30-12:15. Thanks to the parents of the 5th and 7th grad-

ers for supporting our young scientists.

St. Barnabas Choir at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

One highlight of Catholic Schools Week was the invi-

tation for our liturgical choir to sing at the Archdioce-

san Catholic Schools Week Mass at Sts. Peter and

Paul Cathedral. Archbishop Tobin very much appreci-

ated our students talents and complimented them on

their contribution to the Mass. Thank you to all of

the parents who drove students and to our teachers,

Mrs. Higdon, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Scheer for leading

our students.

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P A G E 4

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

February 2

Totally Tacos

Sour Cream/Salsa

Spanish Rice

Fresh Fruit

February 3

Cheese Omelet

Sausage

Potatoes

Muffins

Banana

February 4

Chicken Sandwich

Baked Beans

Mac N Cheese

Celery

Pears

February 5

Turkey Manhattan

Mashed Potatoes

Peas

Sliced Bread

Fruit

February 6

Mini Corn Dogs

Potatoes

Corn

Carrots

Fruit

It's That Time of Year!!! Registration for the 2015-2016 school year runs from January 27th through February 13th. Packets were sent home with current families on Tuesday, January 27th. In order to register for the upcoming year and be guaranteed placement on a class list: 1) ALL school families must be current on any tuition or fees including after-care and cafeteria fees. 2) ALL current families deemed participating parishioners must have worked to attain their 2014 pledge and also have a 2015 pledge card on file. 3) $250 per student is due at the time of registration and is deducted from your 2015-2016 balance (of tuition or participating school fees). Please return all materials by Friday, February 13th. The balance of participating parishioner fees are due by May, 15th. Please also review the excerpt from the Tuition and Participating Parishioner Policy included in the registration packet: Participating Parishioner -

a) Regularly attend mass at St. Barnabas Catholic Church b) Registered member with history of tithing at a target of 5% of gross income for the minimum of one full year as well as a current stewardship intent card completed and on file with the business office representing a target of giving of 5% of gross income. c) Actual tithing gifts reflect stewardship pledge. d) Must attend mandatory parent meetings annually or as scheduled.

Non-Participating Parishioner –

a) Non-members of St. Barnabas Catholic Church b) Catholic families who have recently joined the parish will pay tuition for one full year before consideration is given to participating parishioner status.

1st Communion Parent Meeting Changed

Due to President’s Day, the 1st Communion parent meeting will now be Febru-

ary 22nd or 23rd, you pick which date, at 6:30 in the church.

PLEASE BRING YOUR 2ND GRADER WITH YOU TO THE MEETING.

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8th Grade “Fat Tuesday” Lollipop Sale

Order your Fat Tuesday(the day before Ash Wednesday) lollipop for St. Barnabas, students, teach-

ers, staff, and Priests. Print and complete the order form below and return it and your money to

your homeroom teacher in an envelop marked “Fat Tuesday” by Friday, February 13. Orders will

also be taken in the cafeteria during lunch periods on Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February

13.

No orders will be taken after February 13th.

Each lollipop is $1 and proceeds benefit the 8th grade class.

Lollipop #1: Please include first and last names

TO: Grade Homeroom Teacher .

FROM: $1.00 Sugar free

Lollipop #2: Please include first and last names

TO: Grade Homeroom Teacher .

FROM: $1.00 Sugar free

Lollipop #3: Please include first and last names

TO: Grade Homeroom Teacher .

FROM: $1.00 Sugar free

Lollipop #4: Please include first and last names

TO: Grade Homeroom Teacher .

FROM: $1.00 Sugar free

Lollipop #5: Please include first and last names

TO: Grade Homeroom Teacher .

FROM: $1.00 Sugar free

If you would like to order more than five, please write on back

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DONATIONS are being accepted for HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE DOOR

Several parishioners have expressed a need for a handicap accessible door at the entrance to the Narthex. Bids have been secured and the cost will be $4,736 to create an automatic door opening for both the exterior door and the door leading into the Narthex. Please prayerfully consider helping us reach this goal and making it an easier transition for our parishioners to navigate into our vestibule. Please make checks payable to Saint Barnabas and include in the memo line "handicap accessible doors". You may place in the collection basket in an envelope specifically identified with this request or also mail to the parish Attention: Business Office.

Thank YOU!

SUPER PARTY 2015 THE MEN’S CLUB OF ST. BARNABAS IS HOSTING A SUPER PARTY,

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1!

This is our largest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds go to the ATHLETIC PROGRAMS to help offset the cost to families who have children who play sports at St. Barnabas. We appreciate your support and are looking forward to seeing you this year!!

* Doors open at1pm

Euchre Tournament: 1pm—$10 per person

You must buy a ticket to the Superbowl party. Please RSVP ahead.

Food and drinks during the tournament.

Contact Ron Call at ron.carr@comcast.net for questions.

* Super Bowl Party: 4pm–end of game

* PRIZES!! Cash, 50/50s, raffle items (Large HDTV, etc.), silent auction items, and door prizes.

* Great fun and fellowship!!!

TICKETS: $50 admits 2—Includes food, beer/wine, soft drinks, and 1 square on board. Must be 21. Tickets are availa-ble in the school offices and will be sold after Masses. Ticket money and information can also be put into the collec-tion basket.

Contact Mark Rund, at rundm@myips.org, or 488-7670 for information or tickets

KICKBALL SIGN-UPS

Sign-ups are now available online at www.archindy.org for girls in grades 3-8. The deadline to sign up is

February 21st. Please email Tracy Miller with any questions at millerstla@gmail.com

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2015 St. Barnabas Annual Father-Son Breakfast

Please join us for some fun and fellowship at this year’s breakfast which will be on Sunday February 8th at 10:00 am in

the gym. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Alex Sheen which is the founder of because I Said I Would, a social movement

dedicated to the betterment of humanity through the importance of a promise. Alex’s foundation has sent over 2 mil-

lion promise cards to 105 different Countries and some have made headlines around the world. He has been featured

on ABC World News, CNN and The Today Show to name a few. Alex is a two time TED Talk presenter and has spoken

internationally inspiring people to engage more deeply in their commitments to self, others and humanity. It’s going

to be a Good One!! You can google Alex Sheen or go to www.becauseisaidiwould.com to find out more about some

of the work Alex has done.

Jimmy “Mad Dog” Matis will be back as our MC this year. Breakfast will be catered again by Five Star Catering.

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCAHSED IN ADVANCE. Individual tickets for adults are $15, children up to the 8th Grade

are $10. To help offset the increased costs for the event, we are also selling Table Sponsorships. Each Table Sponsor

will be recognized and receive preferred seating and 10 tickets (1 full table). There are 3 levels of Sponsorships avail-

able:

Platinum $500 Gold $300 Silver $200

Typically the breakfast sells out. Please respond as soon as possible if you are interested in individual tickets or table

sponsorships. To secure a seat, please email me at don@signaturesalesgrp.com or call me at 783-3332. Checks can

be made out to St Barnabas Men’s Club and sent to 4009 S. Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217. Tickets will also be

available at the School Office from Laura Bridgewater. Again, Tickets WILL NOT be available at the door so please se-

cure your tickets as soon as possible.

God Bless

Don Hughett

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Sports Registration Policy Change

This notification is going out to all St. Barnabas families who have children that participate in CYO sports. There has

been a change made to the registration policy for all CYO sports at St. Barnabas. In the past, families were able to reg-

ister their children for a particular sport through the Orgsonline.com system and render payment for the fee associat-

ed with that particular sport AFTER the registration process had been completed.

Effective immediately, registrations will NOT be complete (registrations will be placed in “PENDING” status) until FULL

payment is made in the Orgsonline.com system. Payment will be made via electronic check withdrawal from your

bank or via check/cash payment to Laura Bridgewater in the school office; unless a payment arrangement has been

approved by the Athletic Director, Tim Griffin. This will include the fee for the current registration as well as ALL out-

standing balances that have incurred from unpaid fees for prior registrations.

Once the FULL balance has been paid or a payment plan has been established, the registration will move from

“PENDING” status to “ACTIVE” status. (Please note, your child will not be able to participate in any evaluations or

practices and will not be placed on a team until the registration is moved to the “ACTIVE” status).

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is imperative that families stay current with their sports reg-

istration fees in order for us to continue to provide uniforms, equipment, and fees at a discounted rate. We hope you

understand the change in policy and if you have any questions, please contact Tim Griffin at tfgriffin58@aol.com or

317-509-6878.

Thank you for your support,

The Men’s Club

Curriculum Meeting for 8th Grade Parents Tuesday, February 3, 2014; 7 pm, Roncalli High School Auditorium (Door 5)

Topics will include: Freshman academic core courses and prerequisites, the scheduling process , elective course op-tions for freshmen.

2015-16 Roncalli High School course catalogs will be distributed This meeting is focused primarily toward parents of 8th graders, but 8th grade students are welcome to attend as well. This meeting receives very positive reviews by parents each year. We encourage you to join us for this informative session! Questions may be directed to:

Mrs. Mary Sheets, Registrar 787-8277 ext 232 msheets@roncalli.org

Ms. Lynn Starkey, Co-Director of Guidance 787-8277 ext 234 lstarkey@roncalli.org

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St Barnabas Catholic Church Blood Drive Sunday, Feb 22 2015

8:00AM - 1:00PM

St. Barnabas Hall

Eligibility The donation process takes less than an hour. It is recommended that donors have a light snack before donating. Most people are eligible to donate. There are very few causes for deferral and very few medications that are not ac-ceptable. Indiana Blood Center must see 550 individuals each and every day in order to meet the patient needs at the 60+ hos-pitals it supplies.

More questions?

Feel free to contact: Dave Nash(dnash@indianablood.org).