Start the Year
STAY CONNECTED
Feel free to contact the school's main office at 773-445-7711 at any point throughout the summer should you wish to make an appointment to meet with a member of our Administrative Team.
CALENDAR
A calendar outline for the year is linked HERE. This calendar includes key dates, early dismissals, days off for staff development, and extended holiday vacations. A detailed school year calendar is available on the main page of our website and in the Calendar section. The detailed calendar is updated regularly throughout the year and includes details on school masses, sacraments, field trips, and student and parent activities.
- Morning Arrival - Each school day, the doors open at 7:45am and the tardy bell rings at 7:55am.
- Afternoon Dismissal - Full-day preschool students dismiss each day at 2:50pm (half-day PK at 10:50am). Students in Kindergarten - Grade 8 dismiss in a staggered manner from 2:55 - 3pm.
- Extended Day - provides before and after-school child care for an additional fee. Enrollment opens in August and is accepted continuously throughout the year. Before Care is available from 6:30am - 7:45am and After Care is available from 3pm - 6pm. After Care is NOT available on 10:50am and 11:50am early dismissal days.
NEW STUDENT REQUIRED EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO
All students are required to have accurate emergency contact information on file. A separate form is required for each child in your family who will be attending Saint Barnabas. NEWLY ENROLLED students, please complete this FORM.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
School supply lists for the upcoming school year are linked HERE. All supplies should be brought to school on Information Sunday - August 18, 2024.
TUITION
TUITION and incidental billings are paid online through FACTS Tuition Management beginning in July. Families will receive an email from FACTS with information on setting up their payment plan in late June/early July. Enrolling in a FACTS payment plan allows you to select a payment schedule that best suits your financial needs. All invoices must be paid in full by April 30, 2025. Any questions regarding tuition may be sent to Mrs. Jeanne Reilly, School Business Manager, at [email protected].
MEDICAL FORMS
Medical documentation is required for each student at St. Barnabas School. Forms may be mailed to the school throughout the summer Attention: Medical Forms or submitted on August 18 at Information Sunday. Questions about medical documentation may be sent to Mrs. Sue Connnolly at [email protected].
SPORTS PHYSICALS - All students participating in St. Barnabas sports teams must submit an annual SPORTS PHYSICAL or MEDICAL FORM (that authorizes sports participation).
REQUIREMENTS BY GRADE - Certain grades require medical forms; specifics are detailed below.
- Preschool - MEDICAL FORM
- Kindergarten - MEDICAL FORM, DENTAL FORM, EYE EXAM FORM
- 2nd Grade - DENTAL FORM
- 6th Grade - MEDICAL FORM, DENTAL FORM
- Every transfer student in Grades 1-8 is required to turn in a MEDICAL FORM, DENTAL FORM, EYE EXAM FORM
ADDITIONAL FORMS - Students who require medication during the school day or have a medical action plan for allergies, asthma, and seizure disorders should submit forms annually. Those forms can be found HERE.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
All students wear a daily school uniform. The complete uniform guide can be found HERE.
A few notes about uniforms:
- Gym Uniforms: Students should wear their gym uniform on their designated PE day. Kindergarten-Grade 2 students have PE class twice per week, and Preschool and Grades 3 - 8 have PE once per week.
- Warm Weather: Students can wear gym shorts and t-shirts OR navy uniform-style shorts and collared shirts when the expected temperature is 75 degrees or greater. Many students choose to dress in this style during the warmer days of September.
- Preschool: PK students have more flexibility in their uniform choice, prioritizing comfort and self-sufficiency. PK students are welcome to wear a gym uniform every day if they prefer.
- Purchasing: Plaid jumpers, skirts, and gym uniforms are available for purchase at Schools Are Us - 3146 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655. The Schools Are Us pricing guide can be found HERE. All other items, including navy pants, shorts, and collared shirts, may be purchased at any retailer, such as Target, Old Navy, or Land's End.
- Spirit Wear: A new option for the upcoming school year, students may wear St. Barnabas spirit wear tops with uniform bottoms every Friday. Spirit wear tops should display St. Barnabas School, Parish, or Team/Activity branding. Uniform bottoms are required on Friday Spirit Days.
On Sunday, August 18, at Information Sunday, families can "shop" the Uniform Exchange for free, gently used uniform apparel. This is a great option for adding backup items to your collection; sizes may be limited.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
We hope all students enjoy plenty of summer relaxation, rest, and outdoor play! If you wish to explore some optional summer academic suggestions for Kindergarten-Grade 8 students, our teachers have created some enrichment to explore. Summer READING Enrichment and Summer MATH Enrichment.
REGISTERING FOR SPORTS
In the Fall, St. Barnabas offers Co-Ed Soccer for PK - Grade 8, Girls Basketball for Grades 3 - 8, Boys Football for Grades 5 - 8, and Cheerleading for Grades 4 - 8. Register HERE if your child is interested in participating this fall.
- FOOTBALL registration is due by Friday, June 28.
- CHEER and GIRLS BASKETBALL registration is due by Friday, July 19.
- SOCCER registration will remain open until the start of the school year.
- GOLF (Grades 5 - 8 ) registration is launching soon.
Registration for additional fall activities, including After-School Enrichment classes, Choir, and Band, will take place at the start of the school year.
