One of the most common objections to a private education is the cost. However, if you really take a deep look at the costs of both public and private education–yes, there is a cost to public education–you may find that it’s more cost-effective in the long run to choose the private route. Here are some […]
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Letter to Alumni
The St. Barnabas School experience has always been said to be an unforgettable journey that builds lifelong relationships. Walking through the halls of this school you can see friendships being built, memories being made, and teachers investing in the lives of the young students. It is a journey that has, personally, had more impact on […]
Balancing equations
Mrs. Holland, 7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher, is demonstrating a hands-on model of balancing equations with her 7th Grade pre-algebra students. Students each had a picture of balance to practice setting up the equations using simple manipulatives (such a chess pawn pieces and dice). Mrs. Holland walked around assisting students as they worked through […]
Eight weeks to 100%!
It has been an amazing year so far and things are really starting to take off for us in regards to fundraising. We hosted our Golf Tournament this past weekend and it had the highest attendance we have ever had! We also have already reached 100% Annual Fund Participation within our Board of Trustees AND […]
Terracycle
St. Barnabas is participating in TerraCycle(r) Brigade(r) collection programs for the third year in a row! TerraCycle’s goal is to eliminate the idea of waste by creating collection and solution programs for all kinds of typically non-recyclable waste. These programs are free, and for each unit of waste collected we will earn TerraCycle points redeemable […]
Multiple intelligences
Do you ever wonder why your child doesn’t understand something when you teach it to them the first time, yet when someone else teaches them, they get it? Perhaps you aren’t teaching it to them in the way that they learn best. In 1983, an American developmental psychologist, Howard Gardner, wrote a book called Frames […]
What Characteristics Make For A Good Private School IN VOLUSIA COUNTY?
If you’ve made the decision that you want a private education for your child, you’ll quickly see that you have a lot of options to choose from. While this can be overwhelming, one of the most effective ways to choose the right school for your child is to understand which characteristics make for a good […]
Don’t forget to bring in your Box Tops!
St. Barnabas participates in the “BoxTops for Education” program. This packet is designed to inform families on how to help us raise extra money for our school.We hope many of you have been collecting all summer long, and now is the time to start bringing them in!!! Our “BoxTops for Education” goal this school year […]
The Downfall of Youth Sports in Public Schools & Its Rise In Private Schools
Being involved in extracurricular activities such as sports at a young age has proven to be directly linked to self-confidence and academic excellence. Early involvement in youth sports was the ticket to success for many of today’s star athletes as it not only helped to further connect them with their schools, but it also paved […]
The importance of giving:
It is no secret that fundraising is a major focus of every non-profit. However, people question this focus and often find themselves frustrated with the ongoing efforts of non-profit fundraising campaigns. Let’s take a logical and informative journey through the fundraising efforts of non-profits. Why are donations such a huge focus? What are they used […]
