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October 9, 2013

 

Dear School Parent, 

 

Our Family Fall Fest was a booming success! We don't have all our expenses in yet; however, I am confident the result is a profit of over $20,000. Our goal was $17,000.

 

My sincere and deep gratitude go to Julie and Joe Butney and Jen and Mike McGuire. They worked endlessly to make it a fun day for the children, and it certainly was that, and more. It takes many volunteers and sponsorships to make these events successful. Thank you to the second grade parents (70% participation) and seventh grade parents (50% participation) for volunteering. Thanks to our parents from other grade levels, our faculty and staff, parish staff, and our upper grade students who also volunteered. I salute you all for sharing in our success.

 

I look forward to a year of successful events as we continue with the grade level fundraising/event plan. Thanks again! It's a great day to be a Cardinal!

 

Gratefully,

 

Jolene Hillgoth

 
Family Fall Festival Wrap-up

       Don't miss your last chance to buy a super soft Fall Fest t-shirt! Click HERE for an order form, or use the one sent home in this week's family envelope. Orders must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Wed.,October 16. E-mail Elizabeth Goellner-McLean with any questions.

 
Walk-a-Thon

Event is Friday, October 18: Afternoon

       * Permission slips and pledge sheets went home in last week's family envelope.

       * Every student has a goal of raising $50.00. Students who meet their goal will receive a raffle ticket toward winning a prize! For every $25.00 over their goal, students will receive an additional raffle ticket.

       * Money raised is due on October 30th; however, if raised money is turned in by or before October 18th, students will receive an extra raffle ticket as well!

       * T-shirts will be handed out to all who participate, free of charge.

       * We are looking for a few volunteers to walk with the students and help facilitate some activities with them. If you are interested in helping out, please contact the following coordinator for the specific age group you would like to help: 

       Grades 1-3 (from 12:00-1:00 p.m.) Kate Townsend

       Grades 4-6 (from 1:00-2:00 p.m.) Julie Powell

       Grades 7-8 (from 2:00-3:00 p.m.) Amy Braun

       Pre-K and Kindergarten parents: if you are interested in helping out with your

child(ren), please contact their teacher(s).  

                                                        Thank you for your help,

                                                        Sixth Grade Fundraising Committee

 

Click on this link: Walk-a-Thon for more information and/or links to related forms. 

  

Welcome Wednesdays

Welcome Wednesdays

       Please invite your friends and neighbors to stop by and discover the exciting activities happening in our early childhood programs (pre-school and kindergarten). Parents and children may stop by anytime during our Welcome Wednesday events.

 

       Wed., October 16        8:00-10:00 a.m.

       Wed., October 23        8:00-10:00 a.m.

       Wed., November 6      8:00-10:00 a.m.

       Thurs., November 7    6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

       Please park on Stone Avenue, walk to the flagpole sidewalk entry-way, and enter the building through our early childhood wing.

  

School Photos

       School pictures have arrived and will go home by Friday, Oct. 11, to all students with orders submitted. (If you ordered a class photo only, these composites will not be ready and distributed until several weeks after our Picture Retake Day.) Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 30.

       If your child(ren) missed Picture Day on September 17, or if you would like a retake photo, (1) e-mail Mary Lee Krieger or call (708) 352-4820; and (2) return your unwanted photos (required) to the school office no later than Tuesday, October 29.  

  

Reminders

Dining for Dollars

       Wondering what's for dinner? No problem! On Monday, October 21, take the night off and let Baker's Square handle that age-old question..."What's for dinner?" Head on over to Baker's Square on La Grange Road between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. to eat, socialize, and support St. Cletus. Come in for dinner and a slice of pie, or just stop in to say "hi" and pick up a whole pie for dessert at home!  A portion of all sales benefits St. Cletus School. NO FLYER IS REQUIRED.  We hope to see you there!

 

Junior Great Books

       We are still looking for participants in 7th and 8th grade, especially now that the format has been changed to a lunch-time book club for these grades.  Instead of the Great Books text, Mrs. Delaney and Mrs. Petrak will choose a novel for junior high students, who will read two or three chapters at a time through the course of the school year.

       Traditional Great Books volumes will be used for grades 3 through 6.  It's not too late to SIGN UP for the Great Books program.  Please register by October 11. 

       Questions? Please e-mail Mrs. Lynn Petrak, our Great Books Program Coordinator.

 

FSA Meeting 

       The FSA meeting is TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. in room 213. Please join us!

 

September Billing for Extended Care

       The first month's billing for extended care (for September's charges) will be posted to the FACTS accounts of participating families this week.  For more information, please go to the Extended Care Billing Details link under "Helpful Tools" below.

Support Our School
Market Day    

       November order forms are going home in this week's family envelope.  For further information, contact Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152.

       Order on-line at Market Day.

  
Manna: Gift Cards for Education

       Next Manna order: Monday, Oct. 21

       Next Cash & Carries: Sat. & Sun., Oct. 19 & 20, after all the Masses

                                             Fri., Nov. 1, 2:30-3:15 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby

  

My Coke Rewards for Schools

       Donate points to help St. Cletus School earn rewards we can really use, like athletic equipment and games. It doesn't take a lot of effort, but every time you've enjoyed one of the Coca-Cola products, you can make donations to St. Cletus School by turning in your bottle caps or product numbers to the school office. Last year Miss Pryor received 7200 in points, which translated into 6 scooters and two hockey nets.  So far this year we've earned 5600 points. Our goal is 10,000.00.

       Brands include Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani, Powerade, Minute Maid, Fanta, Barq's, Fresca, Pibb, Mello Yello, FUZE, Seagram's, and Tab. 

  
Second Grade Service Project
       The second grade class is collecting pop tabs throughout the school year to earn money to donate to the Ronald McDonald House.  Please send your pop tabs to Room 109 or 110 (second grade classrooms).
 
Box Tops for Education
       We are participating in the Box Tops for Education Program this year.  Our goal is to raise over $2,000 to help the Family School Association.  Simply cut out the Box Tops on certain items and have your child bring them to his/her classroom.  Each month, the winning classroom (with the most Box Tops collected) will receive a special treat!  For a list of participating products, please click here: Box Tops for Education 
 
Labels for Education
       This year, our school will participate in the LabelsforEducation® program, in which we collect UPC's and beverage/sauce caps from participating products to earn points that will be redeemed for FREE educational merchandise!

       Our goal this year is to collect 50,000 points.  It's easy to help--simply save UPC's and beverage/sauce caps and drop them off at St. Cletus.

       Please send labels in to your child's classroom or the school office. To see a complete list of products and point values, please visit Labels for Education. 

Questions? E-mail Virginia Noga or call (708) 525-5697.

 
Athletics
Attention All Fall Athletes
       Fall team sports pictures will be taken at the following date and times.  Picture order envelopes will be sent home shortly.
  
Wednesday, October 23, Morrissey Hall
       JV football                                      5:00 p.m.
       Varsity football                               5:15 p.m.
       Cross country                                5:30 p.m.
       5th grade girls' volleyball             5:30 p.m.
       6th grade girls' volleyball             5:45 p.m.
       Cheerleading                                5:45 p.m.
       7th grade girls' basketball           6:00 p.m.
       8th grade girls' basketball           6:00 p.m.
 
Quick Links

Website Link:  Rainbows

       Rainbow is a support group for children who are dealing with a family divorce or death.  We meet every other Thursday from 3:30-4:00 p.m.  If you would like your child to attend, please click on the above link to register by signing and returning the permission slip to the school office prior to the first meeting on October 24.

 

Newsletter: Archdiocesan Family and School Association  

 

Letter: La Grange Police Department Re: Prescription Drug Disposal Program

 

             Flyer: Drug Disposal Day Reminder 

 

Bulletin: October Partners in Faith

 

Website Link: St. Cletus Parish Fine Arts Series 

       See the schedule of upcoming performances. 

 

 

       Instead of the fall conferences, the Partners in Education committee will provide a monthly electronic newsletter (above link) to engage, inform, and assist families in the Catholic education and in development of their children.
  
Helpful Tools

Calendar At-a-Glance: 2013-14 School Year

 

Website Navigation Tips:  Parent Page Tips

 

Extended Care Billing: Billing Details

   

Parish/Community Events

Montini Catholic Honors Young Scouts

       On Friday, October 11th, Montini Catholic wants to honor all boy and girl scouts by inviting them to the last regular season home football game against the Marian Central Hurricanes from Woodstock. All scouts who wear their uniform will be admitted into the game for free.  Prior to the singing of the National Anthem, all scouts will process onto the football field presenting their troop flags.  Whether you come with your troop or your parents, all scouts will be a part of the National Anthem procession.  Afterwards, each scout will receive a coupon for our concession stand and have an opportunity to enter into our Bronco Spirit Store raffle!

       If you would like to be a part of our scout night, please arrive at 6:45 p.m.  The varsity game begins at 7:30 p.m.  We would love to fill 50 yards of the football field with the young leaders of the next generation!

 

Forest Road School's 26th Annual Used Toy Sale

       Get rid of those unwanted toys.  You price them; we sell them.  60% goes to you; 40% goes to Forest Road's PTO.  Seller registration at Forest Road is Wed., Oct. 9, from 8:30-11:00 a.m. or Thurs., Oct. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Questions?  Contact Forest Road Toy Sale.  

 

Nazareth Academy High School

       Open Houses: Nov. 10, 12:30-3:00 p.m. (presentations at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.) and Dec. 5, 6:30-8:00 p.m. (presentation at 7:00 p.m.).  Questions? Call (708) 387-8505 or e-mail Mrs. Kristen Stojetz.

      

Benet Academy--Catholic, Benedictine, College Prep High School

       Open houses: Oct. 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and Oct. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Registration is not required.  For more information, call (630) 719-2844 or e-mail Marty Gaughan, Recruitment Associate.

 

Student Tutoring in La Grange Area

       Link to Aristotle Circle Flyer

       Link to Skills Tutoring Flyer

Scoop Deadline:  Monday by noon to scoop@stcletusparish.com

School Office:  708-352-4820