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January 15, 2014

 

Dear Parents,

 

A FANTASTIC time was had by all who attended our Tuition Raffle Party, so generously hosted by the Beauregard family.  Many thanks are extended to the Beauregards for offering their beautiful home and providing the delicious food and wonderful beverages enjoyed by all.  We also greatly appreciate all of the party attendees who contributed toward this key element of our Spring Auction. 


A big thank you to everyone who has taken the AdvancEd survey on line.  We have received some wonderful feedback so far.  Please complete the survey if you haven't already done so--a link has been provided below.

 

Catholic Schools Week is right around the corner.  Encourage your neighbors and friends to check out all the great things St. Cletus has to offer at our Open House, Sunday, January 26, after 9:30 Mass.   Enjoy the three-day weekend coming up!

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal  
 
Please keep the St. Cletus School Annual Fund in mind when you make your charitable contributions.  Additional information about the 2013-14 Annual Fund Campaign is available at:  
  

Dress Down Day This Friday!

       Student Council is sponsoring a Dress Down Day on Friday, January 17.  The cost is $1.00, and the proceeds will benefit the Capital Campaign.  
Spring Auction and Gala, Saturday, March 8

       Auction invitations are going home in this week's family envelope.  The Spring Auction and Gala will be Saturday, March 8. Information is also available on our Website.

AdvancED Parent Survey

       The Archdiocese of Chicago requests your participation (parents/guardians, students, and instructional staff) in a survey as part of our accreditation process.  Details have been e-mailed to all school parents, and an explanatory letter went home in last week's family envelope.

       To complete the survey, please click HERE.

NOTES AND REMINDERS

FSA Meeting, Wednesday, January 15

      Please join us for our January FSA meeting, which will be held tonight, Wednesday, January 15, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 213 of the St. Cletus education building.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Pizza Days!

      Pizza will be served for lunch, courtesy of our Family School Association, on Monday, February 3, and Tuesday, February 18.  The order form ($1.00/slice) is going home in this week's family envelope with a return deadline of January 22.

T-Shirts for the Erin Potts Invitational

       Order forms are due to the school office by January 24.  Click HERE for the order form.

Re-Enrollment for 2014-15

       Our school budgeting process flows much more smoothly with an accurate number of returning families.  To date we are still in great need of our remaining on-line registrations and/or 2014-15 tuition deposits.  Pre-school openings are filling up quickly, so please don't wait to enroll your pre-schooler.

       Click HERE to (1) re-enroll or (2) let us know your intentions for 2014-15.

Yearbook Sales Are Underway

       Click HERE to complete the on-line order form. Yearbooks are $25.00; however, you do not need to pay right away. We just need a count of how many books to order.  Payment will be due before the yearbooks can be delivered, which will be sometime in May. You can send in cash or check (payable to "St. Cletus School") to the school office. E-mail Erich Kittlaus with any questions.

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

Track and Field

       Plans for the Track and Field season are underway.  At this time, we are sending a call-out for coaches.  We are in need of two 5th grade girls coaches. No special track experience is needed for these roles.  In addition, there is always a need for specialty coaches.  If you have some experience in any of our field or specialty events, please consider donating some of your time to the track team. These events include: long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, javelin, discus, and hurdles.  We have several returning coaches for these events but could use some additional help.

       Please contact either Lukasz Majewski or one of the head coaches: Jeanne Kelly, Liz Valdes or Chuck Cranny, if you are interested.  The first track coaching meeting will be Wednesday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m.  In addition, the tentative meet schedule is posted on the Website.

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. 

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Market Day 

       Market Day On-line Order

For more information, call Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152. 

  
Manna: Gift Cards for Education

       We will be offering a morning and evening tutorial session for new users to Shop with Scrip in February (date to be announced).

       Current users: please transition over to the new system for all of your gift card purchases.  For questions, please e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513.

       Next Manna order: Tuesday, January 21 (Manna orders will be filled on Thursday, January 23.)

       Next Cash & Carries: Saturday, January 18, and Sunday, January 19, after all the Masses

 

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  

       Thanks for supporting our school.  Together, we can make a big difference.  Last year, the school earned over $2,000.00!  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

 
Annual Book Bonanza--Labels for Education
       It is that time of year again--the Annual Book Bonanza.  We have a chance to earn 40 FREE books by submitting our Labels for Education to Scholastic.  Please check all your canned and boxed goods in your cabinets and send them to school with your child.  You will find the Labels for Education symbol near the UPC code.
       The most common product brands are Campbell's, Post, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Dannon, and V8.  For a full list, visit Labels for Education. 

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

 
BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS

Partners in Faith: Link to January's Newsletter

 

PARISH/COMMUNITY EVENTS
Montini Catholic High School's Seventh Grade Open House

       On Wednesday, February 12, Montini Catholic High School invites all seventh graders to come and experience classes, meet Montini students and teachers, and get a taste of high school life.  Seventh graders are paired up with a Montini student to experience what it's like to be a "Bronco" for a day.  This event occurs during the middle of the Annual Turnabout Week, and the seventh graders will end the day at an all-school Pep Rally, which is filled with exciting games and competitions!

       For more information, e-mail Kim Richmond or call (630) 627-6930, x182. 

WeHaKee Camp for Girls

       Open Houses: January 25--Dominican University, River Forest, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., and January 26--Sheraton Northbrook, from 12:00-2:00 p.m.  Camp WeHaKee--a ministry of the Sinsinawa Dominicans since 1923--is a camp community immersed in faith, tradition and values. Located in the beautiful lake country of northwest Wisconsin, it offers an exploratory experience in a safe, fun and supportive atmosphere. Swimming, boating, horseback riding, gymnastics, pottery, water skiing--nearly 40 activities help girls become strong, independent young women.

       Call directors Maggie & Bob Braun at (800) 582-2267 or e-mail WeHaKeeCampforGirls for details.

Lyons Township High School's Parent Community Network 

Click HERE for the flyer.

La Grange Celtics Soccer Club

       The winter Juniors program is currently registering children in pre-school through second grade.  Sessions are available January through March on Mondays and Thursdays. Sign up at Celtics Soccer Club.

 

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