October 20,, 2017 St. Barnabas Catholic School Through our Catholic Faith, GROWING IN MIND, HEART, BECOME Growing in AND Mind,SPIRIT Heart,TO and spirit LEADERS IN THE WORLD Calendar UPDATED 2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR PAGE 4 & 5 Dear Warrior Families, As you know, today was a STEM Friday at St. Barnabas School. One part of our MANY school-wide goals has been to the development of a culture that values authentic, rich, and effective STEM understanding and integration throughout our community. Part of this has been to help individuals develop a STEM identity. What does this look like? October 25 10:30am 10 pm Firehouse Sub Night, See page 10 & 11 October 27 1st Grade Field Trip to Eagle Creek October 28 St. Barnabas 6:00 Dinner & Talent Show, See Page 13 & 14 OCT 30-NOV 4 Scholastic Book Fair In 2016, the State introduced new science standards required in our schools. These new standards include engineering, three dimensional learning, process standards, computer science, and content area literacy. Content area literacy requires that reading and STEM go hand-in-hand. When a teacher begins to plan for a STEM lesson, they often begin with an idea in mind and begin pulling together non-fiction texts. These non-fiction texts are often used to build background prior to presenting any type of problem for students to begin solving. The reading may be scientific how levers work, for example. The reading may be biographical information about a NASA scientist who first asked a particular question. The reading may be about statistics or research conducted by massive corporations on topics such as water filtration or waste. OR, students may read manuals or published guidelines such as the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Teachers work to build understanding and background knowledge, laying a foundation before diving into the problem at hand and the eventual design process. According to the periodical, Educational Leadership, Reading Nonfiction Texts Promotes Student Success, : One reason reading nonfiction may be so important is that it helps students develop their background knowledge, which itself accounts for as much as 33 percent of the variance in student achievement (Marzano, 2000). Background knowledge becomes more crucial in the later elementary grades, as
students begin to read more content-specific textbooks (Young, Moss, & Cornwell, 2007) that often include headings, graphs, charts, and other text elements... By introducing students to reading data, analyzing charts and graphs, utilizing text features such as headings and subheads, and by purposefully developing content-rich vocabulary across the curriculum in the younger grades, students are well prepared to tackle and grapple with complex texts and complex problems. Where can you find nonfiction texts to support and expand upon your child s interests when they come home from a STEM Day? We encourage everyone to use http://www.arbookfind.com/advanced.aspx. By using the advanced search as shown below, you can search for books at various book levels on a wide range of topics. But how do you get your hands on the books? It s easy! All you have to do is use your child s library card! Log-in at http://www.indypl.org/collection/. Search for the book and request that it be sent to St. Barnabas School! They can pick it up right in our very own library! AWESOME! IF you and your child order a nonfiction book from our library that is related to what they did on STEM Day, have them come show Mrs. Maddox or Mr. Schnarr! We would love to celebrate their reading in STEM endeavors! Thank you for supporting our goals and for all you have done to make this culture a reality. God bless, Mrs. Maddox and Mr. Schnarr, Proud Principals http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/dec12/vol70/num04/nonfiction-reading-promotes-student-success.aspx
MENU Monday, October 23 French Toast Sausage Hash Brown Syrup Cup Fruit Bar Tuesday, October 24 Chicken & Noodles HONOR ROLL...Congratulations to 5th grade student Kennady Dougherty. She was accidentally left off of the High Honor Roll. Way to go Kennady! CYBER SAFETY...On November 6th, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will be here to present to our 5-8 grade students about CYBER SAFETY. They are doing a presentation for parents that evening at 6:00 in the school Hall. COKE REWARDS...Send in your Coca-Cola brand/powerade Codes for our rewards program now. All entries made before Nov. 17th will be doubled. Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruit Bar Wednesday, October 25 Oriental Chicken Rice Egg Roll Fruit Bar Thursday, October 26 Nachos Corn Chips Taco Meat Cheese Sauce Fruit Bar Friday, October 27 Pizza Garden Salad Carrots Fruit Bar WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATIONS Please register NOW at cyoarchindy.org for the following winter sports: Boys Basketball, 4th- 8th, $82 fee HS Basketball, 9th-12th, $75 fee Girls Volleyball, 4th- 8th, $55 fee Boys Wrestling, k- 8th, $50 fee Boys Volleyball, 4th- 8th, $45 fee ATTENTION: ST. BARNABAS 3 rd Grade Boys Holy Name hosts a South Deanery Basketball League for 3 rd grade boys. Games will be played on Saturdays (with one or two weekday games) at Holy Name, with the season beginning December 9 and ending February 3. Each team will practice at least once per week, beginning the week of October 30. The cost will be determined after sign ups have finished, but will be roughly $75/student. If your son would like to play for Saint Barnabas in this league, and/or you would like to help coach, please contact Joe Matis at matis17@yahoo.com or at 317.919.1423. All coaches or helpers must complete the Safe and Sacred program online on the CYO website www.cyoarchindy.org and have a background check on file.
St. Barnabas Catholic School Calendar 2018-2019 July 30 July 31- August 2 August 2 New Teacher Orientation Professional Days Back to School Night ~ Pre K 8 Grades August 7 First Day of School Grades K-8 August 13 August 31 September 3 September 21 October 8 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 15-19 October 22 November 21-23 November 30 December 20 December 21 January 7 January 21 February 1 February 18 March 11 March 12 March 21 March 22-31 April 1 April 19 April 22 May 3 May 24 First Day of School PreK NO School, South Deanery Professional Day Labor Day NO School Walk-a-thon, 1:00 PM Dismissal, Professional Meeting End of 1 st Quarter Report Cards Distributed Full School Day, Conferences 4:00-7:00 PM 1:00 PM Dismissal, Conferences 4:00-7:00 PM 1:00 PM Dismissal, Conferences 1:15-3:00 PM Fall Break, NO School School Resumes Thanksgiving Break, NO School 1:00 PM Dismissal, Professional Meeting End of 2 nd Quarter Report Cards Distributed, Last Day before Christmas Break, 1:00 PM Dismissal School Resumes MLK Holiday, No School Snow Make-up Day 1:00 PM Dismissal, Professional Meeting Presidents Day, No School Snow Make-up Day End of 3 rd Quarter Report Cards Distributed Last Day before Spring Break Spring Break School Resumes Good Friday, 1:00 PM Dismissal Easter Monday, NO School Snow Make-up Day 1:00 PM Dismissal, Professional Meeting Last Day of School, Dismissal following the 9:30 Mass
St. Barnabas Catholic School Calendar 2018-2019 No School on the following days: August 31 September 3 October 15-19 November 21-23 December 24 January 4 January 21 February 18 March 22 31 Professional Time/ Early Dismissal September 21 November 30 December 21 February 1 April 19 May 3 May 24 NO School, South Deanery Professional Day Labor Day Fall Break Thanksgiving Break Christmas Break MLK (Snow Make-Up Day) President s Day (Snow Make-Up Day) Spring Break 1:00 Dismissal, Professional Time 1:00 Dismissal, Professional Time 1:00 Dismissal, Christmas Break 1:00 Dismissal, Professional Time 1:00 Dismissal, Good Friday 1:00 Dismissal, Professional Time Dismissal following Mass, Mass at 9:30 AM Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences October 10 Full school day; conferences 4:00-7:00 October 11 Dismissal at 1:00; conferences 4:00-7:00 October 12 Dismissal at 1:00; conferences 1:15-3:00 Evening Events August 2 May 21 Back to School Night ~ PreK-8 Grades Graduation 8 th Grade Midterm Reports September 5 November 15 February 6 April 19 Grading Periods First quarter ends October 8; report cards distributed October 9 Second quarter ends December 20; report cards distributed December 21 Third quarter ends March 11; report cards distributed March 12 Fourth quarter ends May 23; report cards distributed May 24 Pre K academic year begins August 13 and ends May 24 ~ Open House: August 7th There are several long breaks built into this calendar. It is requested that families are mindful of instructional days and do not plan trips during instructional time. 10/19/17
Attention Super Spellers! Practices will begin next Tuesday, October 24th for all students who wish to compete in the South Deanery Spell Bowl. The team will meet each Tuesday from 2:50-3:20 in Room 1. Students who are practicing with Mrs. Wormald for the November competition and wish to continue on to the South Deanery competition are welcome. Please let Mrs. Collins or Mrs. Rittenhouse know if that is your intention, and you can join our practices after the November competition. Thank you! Scholastic Book Fair Each year, St. Barnabas participates in the Scholastic Book Fair. We are in need of lots of volunteers for this year's Fair. It will be held October 30th through November 4th during school hours. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Mrs. Sally Parden at sallyparden@yahoo.com with the times and days that you are available. You must have completed Safe and Sacred in order to volunteer. Safe & Sacred Re-training for any Volunteer If it has been more than 3 years since you have done your Safe and Sacred training and you have not renewed your training, it is time for you to renew it. You can do this by logging into the Safe and Sacred site https://safeandsacred-archindy.org. and follow the instructions. You will also be doing a new background check at the same time. If you forget or are unsure if it has been more than 3 years, the Archdiocese will be sending out an email in the next few weeks from "noreply@safeandsacred-archindy.org" asking you to renew your Safe and Sacred. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Bridgewater at lbridgewater@stbindy.org or Meg Horcher at mhorcher@stbindy.org. Thank you to all of the families that brought in food for our staff during Parent/Teacher conferences and our monthly staff lunch. We have several items that have been left behind...searching for their kitchen...crock pots, Tupperware, baking sheets, utensils, etc. All items are in the office, stop by if you think you have left something.
Roncalli High School Placement Test Roncalli is excited to host the Class of 2022 for the High School Placement Test on Saturday, November 4! Additional details are below: Test begins at 8:00 AM; students should arrive by 7:45 and enter through Door #5 (Auditorium) or Door #10 (LaSalle Street). There is no pre-registration for this test. There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of the test; the student should bring this with them to the test Cash or check payable to Roncalli High School Calculators are not allowed (Unless stated on an IEP/ISP). Student should bring two #2 pencils. Results will be mailed home by the end of November Parents are also strongly encouraged to attend an Admissions Information meeting on the morning of the High School Placement Test from 10:00 11:15 AM in the Roncalli Auditorium. RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 nd Roncalli invites all prospective students in 5th 8th grades, along with their parents and family members, to join us for our Open House on Thursday, November 2nd from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. All facets of school life at Roncalli will be on display. Prospective students will be able to visit information booths on all academic, extra-curricular and service organizations and have an opportunity to speak with current students, teachers, coaches, club moderators and school administrators. Tours of the school will be available throughout the entire two hour time period. Please stop by and see why so many people are making Roncalli their choice for a high school experience unique to them! For more information, please contact Roncalli High School at (317) 787-8277.