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November 20, 2013

 

Dear School Parent, 

 

There will be no School Scoop next week, due to Thanksgiving break.  If we do have anything to send home next week, hard copies will go home in your oldest child's family envelope on Tuesday, November 26.

 

Remember, dismissal next Tuesday is at 11:30 a.m. (no aftercare), with Parent-Teacher conferences beginning at 12:30 p.m.  If you haven't signed up for your conference(s) yet, please do so now, as the sign-up deadline is Thursday, November 21.

 

Below is a prayer you might enjoy at your Thanksgiving table.  Have a wonderful holiday and break!

 

Many blessings to all,

 

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

 

Thanksgiving Dinner Prayer

Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving Day

We bow our hearts to You and pray.

We give You thanks for all You've done

Especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son.

For beauty in nature, Your glory we see

For joy and health, friends and family,

For daily provision, Your mercy and care

These are the blessings You graciously share.

So today we offer this response of praise

With a promise to follow You all of our days.

Amen.

                                                               -Mary Fairchild

 
Save the Date

       Mark your calendars: the Spring Auction and Gala will be Saturday, March 8. Information is available on our Website.

 

Notes and Reminders

Cardinal Pursuit--Friday, January 17, at 7:30 p.m., Morrissey Hall

       Cardinal Pursuit is our annual trivia night, hosted by the St. Cletus Athletic Association.  Participants are encouraged to form adult teams of 8-12 players to compete against other members of the St. Cletus community.  The cost is $10.00 per person, payable at the door.  Teams provide their own food and beverages.

Spirit Wear
       Coming soon--our new St. Cletus Spirit Wear on-line store--look for it just in time for Christmas!

CANTS Form
       All school volunteers must complete an annual CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) authorization form for a yearly background check.  If you have not completed the form this year, please Link to CANTS Form, print, complete, and return it to the school office as soon as possible.

Be Thankful for Books--St. Cletus Book Fair
        Sunday, November 24th, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
        Monday, November 25, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
        Tuesday, November 26, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Author Tom Watson is Coming to the St. Cletus Book Fair 

        Sunday, November 24th, 3:30 p.m. (45-minute presentation)

        Mr. Watson is the author of the Stick Dog series (8-12 year-old's).

        The Book Fair on Sunday is from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.  All are welcome!      

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Link to Parent Page/Conference Sign-up
  • Tuesday, November 26, 12:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Conference registration deadline: Thursday, November 21
  • Book Fair: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.--Morrissey Hall
  • 9:00 a.m. school prayer service--Church
  • 11:30 a.m. class dismissal
  • Manna Cash & Carry: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:30-8:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby
  • NO aftercare
  • NO Pre-K afternoon classes
  • 5th-8th grade students must attend conferences with their parents.

Student Service Opportunities

       1. 7th and 8th graders--on Saturday, November 30, we will be removing the current church missalettes from their blue covers and inserting new missalette booklets into the covers.  Adults and other family members are welcome to come and are encouraged to accompany the students.  We will meet in Church and begin at 9:30 a.m.  It should take about an hour to an hour-and-a-half.  Please contact the Religious Education office at (708) 352-2383 and let us know if you will be coming.

 

       2. Advent Giving Tree volunteers are needed for the following activities:

           (a) Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8: collecting and organizing Giving Tree gifts before and after all the weekend Masses--Church;

           (b) Sunday, December 15: accepting and organizing food baskets and gifts, 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.--Morrissey Hall; or

           (c) distribution of baskets/gifts from Morrissey Hall & cleanup,1:00-7:00 p.m.

 

       Students must come with an adult, or if in a group, one adult should be present for every five students.  It is not necessary to work the entire morning/afternoon, but a minimum of two-hour shifts is preferred, please. For more information, e-mail Mary Beth Ford or call (708) 215-5418.

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

       Please visit the on-line Sign-up Genius to volunteer for upcoming parties and events at St. Cletus.

       Reminder: all school volunteers must have completed all required child safety documents and be Virtus trained prior to participating in volunteer activities. 

Support Our School
Market Day    

       Paper orders are due to school by next Tuesday, November 26.  On-line orders are due by 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30.  Order on-line at Market Day. For more information, contact Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152.

       Come taste samples of Market Day goodies during the evening Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 26!

 

Manna: Gift Cards for Education

       "Thank-Scrip-ing Day" is coming!  On November 28, for one day only, you can buy ScripNow e-cards with big bonuses when using PrestoPay.  It takes two business days to set up a PrestoPay account, so please set it up soon.  For instructions, visit Manna "Learn More" on the school website.

       If you have questions, please e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513.  Black Friday is November 29--shop Cash & Carry on November 22 or 26 for Black Friday retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.

       Next Manna order: Monday, December 2

       Next Cash & Carries:

           Friday, November 22, 2:30-3:15 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby

           Tuesday, November 26, 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:30-8:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby 

       Manna Ordering/Information Link

   
My Coke Rewards for Schools
       Support a good cause--remember at the holidays to save your Coca Cola product caps and send them to the school office to earn new items for physical education equipment!
 
Box Tops for Education
       For a list of participating products, please click here: Box Tops for Education
 
Labels for Education
       Thank you to everyone who is sending in their Labels for Education.  Please continue to bring in labels from home, as we cannot have a successful program if everyone does not participate.  With the holidays coming up, we are hoping to double our participation during this time.
       Labels for Education is a different program than Box Tops.  You can find the Labels for Education points near the UPC (bar code) on participating products. Please check your cans and boxes for the Labels for Education symbol before recycling.  The most common product brands are Campbell's, Post, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Dannon, and V8.  For a full list, please visit Labels for Education. 

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

 
Bulletins

Archdiocese of Chicago: "InFocus" Partners in Education Newsletter

 

Parish/Community Events

Cub Scouts Christmas Wreath Sale

       Cub Scout Pack 83 will be selling Christmas wreaths after all Masses this weekend (November 23 & 24).  All proceeds will fund the Pack's activities for the year.  Now is the time to begin decorating your home or office for the holiday season with fresh evergreens from the North Woods.  Please show your support for the Cub Scouts by bringing home a wreath or two!  Thank you. 

Celebrate the Season!

       Please join the St. Cletus Girl Scout/Boy Scout tree decorating on Sunday, December 1, at 3:00 p.m., outside of Morrissey Hall.  Hang your ornament, sing some carols, and enjoy a hot cocoa!

Fenwick Open House Rescheduled

       Due to the recent severe weather, Fenwick postponed its Open House to

Sunday, December 1, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the formal presentation begins at 1:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa

       Saturday, December 14, 2013  9:00-11:00 a.m.

       Meadowbrook Manor, 339 S. 9th Avenue, La Grange

       The morning will include a fantastic breakfast; photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus; face painting and balloons, by West Suburban Clown Club; and a holiday afghan raffle.  Call (708) 354-4660 with the number of attendees.  This event is FREE of charge. 

Nazareth Academy Open House

       Thursday, December 5, 6:30-8:00 p.m.  E-mail Mrs. Kristen Stojetz or call (708) 387-8505 for more information.

Breakfast at Benet Academy--December 12
       Link to Flyer

Lyons Township Discovery Center's Holiday Write-Night 2013

       Event is Tuesday, December 10, between 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Attendees need only bring one non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the St. Cletus Food Pantry.

       Link to Flyer    

 

Scoop Deadline:  Monday by 3:00 p.m. to scoop@stcletusparish.com

             School Office:  (708) 352-4820