Generally speaking, children under the age of 14 are a greatly underutilized volunteer resource. There is so much that can be gained from youth taking an active role in helping our community, which is why our private school finds every opportunity to expose our students to volunteer opportunities. Here are just a few of the […]
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Is Your Child Involved With Too Many Extracurricular Activities?
We’ve talked in great detail about the benefits that involvement in extracurricular activities can have on your child. Not only can they help to develop a more engaged student, but they also teach valuable life lessons such as teamwork and self-esteem. However, if you over-schedule your child with too many extracurricular activities, the benefits can […]
The Demand for a Private Education Continues to Rise
Each year the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is mandated to release a report on the state of education in the United States. The latest report was just released on May 26th and offered several eye-catching findings in regards to the private education sector. The Connection Between Private Schools and Academic AchievementAnother key takeaway […]
5 Great Parenting Tips for a Fun-Filled Summer
With school officially out for the summer, some parents are feeling a little unsure about how they will keep their children entertained and engaged in learning over the next few months. Here are 5 great parenting tips that will keep you proactively prepared and help your kids to have a fun-filled summer: 1. Ask for […]
Student Spotlight: two star in production of “gypsy”
St. Barnabas students are known for their spectacular performances in the local Athens Theatre productions. Kaitlin and Stephen Brandt are no exception to this fact. Their latest roles in the popular musical “Gypsy”, follows the “ultimate show business mother” and her dreams and efforts to raise two daughters to perform onstage. It also casts light […]
How a Private Education Can Help to Nurture Leadership Skills
When you think about some of the greatest leaders of our time, you may assume that these phenomenal leadership skills came naturally to them. Some would even call them “born leaders.” However, good leadership skills don’t necessarily have to be a birthright. In fact, numerous studies have indicated that we all have the potential to […]
How to Keep Your Child Reading During the Summer Months
With summer rapidly approaching, reading may be the last thing on your child’s mind. Instead, so much excitement is centered around family vacations and lazy trips to the beach. Numerous studies have indicated that children that continue to read when school is out of session perform better academically than those that don’t. So what can […]
Student Spotlight: Eight Students receive special recognition at Yom HaShoah Commemorative Ceremony
After a thorough study of World War II and the Holocaust, the 8th grade students participated in the Yom HaShoah Creative Arts Contest sponsored by the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center in Maitland. Out of the hundreds of students who participated in the contest, eight SBES students (see below) received special recognition for their […]
What Motivates Parents to Choose a Private Education?
As parents, you want to set your children up for success, and a big part of this is giving careful consideration to your child’s educational path. Some parents have decided that a private education is the key to a well-rounded academic experience. But what motivates parents to choose a private education for their children? A […]
Science Expo 2016
The 2016 Family Science Expo was designed for St. Barnabas students to show off their excellence in the field of science. Each grade level (K-8) participates in a variety of fun and exciting ways. Take a look around at the many interactive, messy, delicious, amazing research, and “wow factor” projects our students have crafted this […]
