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October 17, 2013

 

Dear School Parent,

 

       The Walk-a-Thon is nearly upon us, and we are all looking forward to

great weather on this "FUNdraiser Friday." Students, remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket or sweatshirt if needed.

       One of my favorite children's holidays is Halloween, or as history calls it, "All Hallows Eve," the night before All Saints Day. Once again our festive tradition continues this year as our students, faculty, and staff may dress up for the occasion. Dress code guidelines are shown below under the Notes and Reminders section of this week's Scoop.

       I can hardly wait to see all the creative, colorful.....and SCARY!.... costumes this special vigil day will bring to our school this year. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret Hayes

Principal

 
Walk-a-Thon

Event is THIS FRIDAY, October 18: Afternoon

       * Permission slips (mandatory) and pledge sheets went home in your oldest student'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). We still need volunteers for Room 98, please.

                                                        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 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.

  

Upcoming Events

Author Visit

       Trevor Pryce, a former NFL football player & author of "An Army of Frogs: A Kulipari Novel," will be visiting our school Thursday, October 24. He will be speaking to our 4th & 5th grade students about his career & his writing.  An autographed copy of his book is available for purchase.  Order forms to purchase his book will be sent home with your 4th & 5th grade student.  Please return the form & payment to school by October 24.

  

School Photos

       School pictures went home on Friday, October 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), including your reason for requesting a retake, to the school office no later than Tuesday, October 29.  

  

Notes and Reminders
Parent Volunteer Opportunities

       Please visit the on-line Sign-up Genius to volunteer for upcoming parties and events at St. Cletus.  We especially need parent volunteers to help out with upcoming Halloween parties!

 

Parking Lot Reminder

       Please DO NOT CROSS through the orange safety cones in order to park in the parking lot along 55th Street at any time during the school day.  Students come and go to and from the parking lot for recess, playtime, and gym classes throughout the day.  Parking is only allowed in the church lot and along Stone Avenue and 54th Street.

 

Halloween--Pre-K Through 8th Grades

       Halloween is always a time for great fun.  For the past few years, all of us at St. Cletus have been dressing up for Halloween in a fun costume.  This year we will celebrate at the school on Thursday, October 31, with parties and costumes.  Please follow the guidelines below, and, students, come dressed for the day in your costumes:

  • Pre-school students: please follow the guidelines and information sent home by your pre-school teachers.
  • Costumes must be comfortable for all-day wearing--learning continues throughout the day.
  • Leave all props at home: wands, gloves, brooms, whistles, etc.
  • No masks, please--they can block vision.  Try makeup instead.  Remember, the children will be wearing this makeup all day.
  • Wear comfortable shoes--gym shoes are preferred.  We will still have gym class and recess.
  • Costumes must be school appropriate--NO violent or gory costumes, such as Freddy, Jason, etc.  However, skeletons, witches, Dracula, etc. are fine.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.  This should be a "spooky day" for all.  HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

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! 

 

September Billing for Extended Care

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

 

Market Day Pie Sale

       The 8th grade class is selling Market Day Desserts and would appreciate your participation in their efforts in fundraising for their 8th Grade Dinner Dance. Our goal is to sell 500+ pies.  Please consider ordering a dessert to support this effort.  For details, see the flyer that is going home in today's family envelope.

 

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
       Congratulations to Room 112, Mrs. Reckwerdt's class, our October winner! 
 
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 Athletes Interested in Playing Winter Sports
       Practices begin next week at the following times:

October 24      St. Barbara's gym, 4008 Prairie Ave., Brookfield
                          3:30-4:45 p.m. 6th grade BB
                          4:45-6:00 p.m. 8th grade BB
                          6:00-7:00 p.m. 5th grade BB
                          7:00-8:00 p.m. 7th grade BB
                          8:00-9:00 p.m. 8th grade VB
 
October 25       St. Cletus, Morrissey Hall
                          3:30-5:00 p.m. 7th grade VB
                          5:00-6:00 p.m. 6th grade BB
                          6:00-7:00 p.m. 5th grade BB
                          7:00-8:00 p.m. 7th grade BB
                          8:00-9:00 p.m. 8th grade VB
 
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

       Rainbows 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 

 

Newsletter: Partners in Education (PIE)--"BULLYING"

       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

Flyer: Clothing Drive for Low-Income and Homeless Veterans

       Sponsored and run by the American Legion, Robert E. Coulter, Jr. Post, Auxiliary Unit 1941, La Grange.

 

Lions Wrestling Program

       Registration is November 4 & 5 at Lyons Township H.S.  Don't miss out on a great sport!  For more information and the registration form, go to Lions Wresting Info./Form.

 

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

 

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School Office:  708-352-4820