January 2010 Newsletter

NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 18th due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Honor Roll (First Quarter 09-10')

UNIFORM DRESS CODE (revised 8/09)

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.

OCSAA Goals for 2008-09

Want personal headphones exclusively for your child in the new computer lab?
We have made a bulk purchase of new headphones from Califone, a recognized leader in the AV business, and will sell them for only $4.00 a pair. The headphones, Model No. CA-s can be checked out at www.califone.com . Each pair comes in a heavy duty zip lock storage bag with a place for your child's name. Send cash or check made out to St. Barbara School and we will make sure your child receives a pair.

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

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