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December 11, 2013

Dear Parent,

What a busy time of year this is! I would like to thank the FSA for the wonderful Christmas Party they threw this past Friday. A good time was had by all. There were games, crafts, food, storytelling and, of course, the Big Guy himself, Santa Claus! We are very fortunate to have such dedicated and involved parents. Join us tonight for our Christmas Program at 7:00 p.m. in church, showcasing our 1st-4th grade students.

This weekend don't forget to pick up your Manna for the holidays in Room 98 of the school after all Masses. Next Wednesday is our Band Concert at 7:00 p.m., and we look forward to seeing you there. In the midst of all this excitement, remember to take some time, slow down, and prepare for the birth of our Lord.

Sincerely,

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

Save the Date--Spring Auction and Gala

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

2014 Spring Auction Grandparent Letter

Grandparents rock! Once again, we'd like to ask Cletus parents for your support with this initiative, which is completely optional. Regardless of the donation amount, every contribution is valuable and helps us achieve our fundraising goal for 2014. And it allows grandparents to better understand why it's a great day to be a Cardinal!

Link to Grandparent Letter Details

Mark Your Calendar--Tuition Raffle Party on Saturday, January 11

       The Beauregard Family has graciously offered to host this year's Tuition Raffle Party. Tickets are $50 per person, and the funds raised will be used to underwrite the cost of this year's Tuition Raffle. We hope to see you there!
       Where: The Beauregard House, 5634 Catherine Ave., Countryside
       When:    Saturday, January 11th, 7:00-11:00 p.m.
       Cost:      $50 per person
       RSVP:    By January 6, 2014 via check, submitted to the school office in an envelope labeled "Tuition Party," or you may Pay On-line.

NOTES AND REMINDERS

Re-Enrollment Deadline is Friday, the 13th

We still have 148 families who have not re-enrolled and/or paid the $50.00 deposit for the 2014-15 school year. Click HERE to (1) re-enroll or (2) let us know your intentions for 2014-15.

Young Rembrandts Program

Calling all 3rd and 4th grade artists! St. Cletus is proud to present our second Young Rembrandts drawing program, which offers an original, step-by-step method to teach children drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts. You can choose the Monday class (Jan. 6, 13, and 27) or the Tuesday class (Jan. 14, 21 & 28). Classes are after school and end at 4:20 p.m. Flyers went home with the students earlier this week. Spaces are very limited, so sign up quickly! (Another session for grades 5+ will be offered in February.) Any questions, please e-mail Ann Foley.

Party Wrap-up

Thank you to everyone who came to have fun at the FSA Children's Christmas Party. Especially thank you to the parent and student volunteers who made this party a great success. All of your help was greatly appreciated!

Lupe McKeehan

Christmas Party Coordinator

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.

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.

ATHLETICS

We Need Your Fall Sports Photos

Cross country, football, basketball, and volleyball--send them to Sports Video. The pictures will be in publications for the school and the end-of-year sports video.

Coach Needed

The St. Cletus Athletic Association is looking for a 5th grade girls basketball coach. The season starts in January and runs through early March. If you are interested in helping out, please e-mail Chris Bourjaily.

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

Market Day

Order forms are due to school on Thursday, December 19. On-line orders are due by 11:00 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, January 4, 2014.

Order on-line at Market Day. For more information, contact Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152.

Manna: Gift Cards for Education

MERRY CHRISTMAS from your Manna - Gift Cards for Education team! Our last Monday order before Christmas is December 16. Check this week's family envelope for important information regarding "Shopwithscrip Reload" and "ScripNow" e-card holiday deadlines. The old ordering system will still be available after the new year, but we encourage everyone to sign up for Shop with Scrip during your Christmas break. If you have questions, please e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513.

Next Manna order: Monday, December 16

Next Cash & Carry dates:

Friday, December 13, 2:30-3:15 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby

Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15, after all the Masses, Room 98 (Kindergarten room), Education Building

eScrip Program Cancellation

As you may know, Safeway announced in October its decision to sell or close its Dominick's stores. While many stores remain open, some have already transitioned or are in the process of transitioning to other retailers. As a result, they have made the decision to end the Dominick's "eScrip Program." St. Cletus School would like to thank you for your participation in this Program.

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

Please keep clipping Box Tops and send them to school. Each month, the class with the most Box Tops wins a special treat. For a list of participating products, please click here: Box Tops for Education

Labels for Education
Please continue to bring in labels--we are hoping to double our participation during this time.

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/NEWSLETTERS

Archdiocese of Chicago: "InFocus" Partners in Education Newsletter

Partners in Faith: Link to December's Newsletter

PARISH/COMMUNITY EVENTS

Meet Montini--December 12, 2013

Montini Catholic High School will be holding the next "Meet Montini" on Thursday, December 12, at 8:30 am. "Meet Montini" is an informal information session for parents with administration and admissions teams. The event begins in DeLaSalle Hall at 8:30 a.m. and includes a tour of the school while classes are in session. The meeting lasts approximately two hours. Following is a list of additional meeting dates if you cannot make the December 12 date: January 9, February 13, March 13, and April 10. RSVP: E-mail Kim Richmond, Admissions Coordinator, or call (630) 627-6930, ext. 182.

La Grange Little League, 2014 Open Registration

Link to Flyer

The Center for Gifted

Creative, exciting winter programs in our area are being offered for bright, motivated students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grades. Locations for winter 2014 include Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, and Naperville. You can enroll on-line at their website, Center for Gifted, where you will also find complete program information, or call them for brochures at (847) 901-0173.

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

School Office: (708) 352-4820