Position Available:
St. Barbara School
Part-time Pre-school Aide
Hours: 8:00am – 12:30pm. (Contact the school office at 330-833-9510 or stop in to apply.)

Supply List for 2010-2011 School Year

UNIFORM DRESS CODE (revised 8/10)

AUGUST 2010 NEWSLETTER

Welcome back students and parents to a brand new school year. Please be aware that on our website, there is a copy of our school calendar and “yes” our first day of school is not until Monday, August 30th. But please plan to stop over on Friday, August 27th for our Open House, which runs from 9:00am to 11:00am and again from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. All classrooms will be open as well as the office.

Who’s on First?
The teaching staff for this school year is as follows:
Preschool for 3 yr. & 4 yr. olds – Barbara Miklos*, Licensed Instructor MaryAnne Snyder, Assistant
Kindergarten – Connie Carbone
First Grade – Ashley Cross *
Second Grade – Sr. Kathleen Myers, HM
Third Grade – Cathy Rufo
Fourth Grade – Deb Roby
Fifth Grade – Molly Manley*
Sixth Grade – Susan Triner
Seventh Grade – Lisa Eberhardt
Eighth Grade – Ann Weakland*

*Indicates teacher new to SBS or change from last year’s assignment.
Also, we are pleased to announce that Doug Snyder, computer teacher, has agreed to return this school year and offer computer classes one day a week for all grades (K-8). Doug’s salary will be financed entirely through Market Day proceeds.
This is an ambitious, financial responsibility being undertaken by our school’s PTO but everyone is
confident that we will make this happen. What can I say but “Support Our Market Day!

How did Catholic Schools in the Youngstown Diocese score on nationally
recognized testing assessments compared to schools nationwide?
A two page report: (click here to view report)

“Catholic Schools Report Card” contains interesting results showing how well our Catholic school tudents performed on recent national tests is posted on our website.
The track record for Catholic Schools students over the years strongly suggests that money spent
for a Catholic education is indeed a sound, financial investment. As last year’s slogan stated,
“Dividends for Life” is what one can and should expect from a Catholic education.

Bus schedules…Will be posted on the main entrance doors as soon as they are received from the area schools. (Tuslaw has already been posted)

Supply Lists…There are supply lists in the school on the shelf near the office and they are posted on our website.

What do I do on the first day? Where do I go? Wow, did I forget that much over the summer?
Students are asked to report to school no earlier than 7:45am. Beginning at 7:45am a teacher will be on duty to supervise students in the cafeteria; please report there. At 8:00am classes will be dismissed in an orderly fashion to their respective rooms.
No student should report to the classroom before 8:00am unless instructed to do so by the classroom teacher. For students arriving after 8:00am, they should report directly to the classroom. The school day officially starts at 8:15am (tardy bell) and begins promptly with prayer and morning announcements. At 2:40pm all students are dismissed according to their mode of transportation. Walkers and bus riders will use the 28th street exit and car riders will exit using the southwest door.
A staff member will escort car riders to the west parking lot where cars should be parked.

After Care Program …Mrs. MaryAnne Snyder will again be providing after school care from 2:40pm to 5:30pm
For more information call the school office or stop by and pick up a registration packet.

Do you know of anyone who is interested in
coming to our Catholic School???

All first time families (K-8) receive a 25% discount off the regular tuition rate and the
school family who refers the new enrollee also receives a 25% discount.

Now accepting registrations for all grades 3 years old Preschool, 4 year old Preschool, plus Kindergarten through grade eight. The school is accredited by the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association and employs only teachers ho are properly licensed by the Ohio Department of Education.

Sports Update:

Boys football - Boys in grades seven and eight are practicing at SBS fields on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8p.m. Practices are also held Saturday mornings from 9 to 11a.m.

Boys football in grades five and six who are interested in playing on the Parish team practice at the same time and also at the SBS site. If interested in joining either the OHSAA affiliated 7th and 8th grade team or the independently organized 5th and 6th grade parish team, please come to a practice and sign up.

Have questions about enrollment, Open House, uniforms, school supplies or any other important item? Please do not hesitate to call 24/7 and leave a message, (330-833-9510). We check messages several times a week and will get back to you promptly. Prefer to email your inquiry? ygnbarbara@doy.org

Air Conditioning Update: All units on the second floor, grades PreK through 3rd grade, are completely installed and operating. Thanks to the many volunteers who installed the equipment and to the supporters of our annual school auction whose financial support made this project possible.

HANDBOOK ADDENDUM:
CELL PHONE & ELECTRONIC DEVICES … It is not recommended that electronic devices be brought to school. However, cell phones and other electronic devices* are permitted in school, but must be turned off, kept in students' book bags, at all times. Items removed from students will be taken to the office and may be picked up by parents at their convenience. Please note that the school is not liable for any lost, stolen or damaged devices. *Including, but not limited to iPods, game systems, cameras, etc.

UNIFORM RECYCLING CENTER… We have a lot of used uniform pieces for resale at the school. It has been organized and is very nicely displayed in the room next to the drinking fountain on the first floor. If you would like to donate any items not needed any longer or if you are in need of some uniform pieces, please stop by the school Monday thru Friday between 8am and 3pm. Prices are very reasonable.

AHERA Annual Notification …The AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) requires that notification be given yearly to indicate that our school inspections and management plans are in compliance with the AHERA law. St. Barbara School is in compliance with the AHERA law. Please be assured that your child's health and safety remain our highest priority.

Safety Notice for Car Riders… Between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15a.m. it is very important to exercise extreme caution when using the driveway behind the school to drop off your children . Please be careful, watch, look and drive slowly! Children from 2 years of age and up are walking or being walked to their respective entrance door, some parents walking all the way from the main parking lot as suggested.
Suggestions:
•  Keep the right curb lane moving, stop your vehicle, drop off and depart. Do not park along the curb next to the building.
•  If you need to stop, park and escort your child into the building, we recommend using the main parking lot, however, during the winter months we will permit parking along the left curb lane in front of the parish life center. Do not, however, park in front of the center after 8:30am since the hall is commonly used for funeral luncheons and other functions.

School Closing on Bad Weather Days… In case of inclement weather; please tune to WHBC 1480AM or 94.1FM for information about school closing. We will be closed if either Massillon City Schools OR Tuslaw Local Schools close. It will be announced on the radio. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE RECTORY. Mr. Otte also intends to announce the school closing on the Parent Broadcast System at approximately 6:30am.

Cancellation of School-Related activities:
On any day on which classes are canceled due to severe weather conditions, all other school-related activities (e.g., school-sponsored social events, meetings, extra-curricular activities or athletic events/practices held on or away from school property) shall likewise be canceled on that day and evening.

Safety Updates: Dropping Off Your Child / Door Lock System / Car Line Update

For ordering "School Uniforms" - www.landsend.com/school

News Archive - Checkout previous months "News Reports"