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February 5, 2014

 

Dear Parents,

 

I am thrilled to share some very exciting news with you.  St. Cletus has been nominated for the Blue Ribbon Award!  We have not yet won the Award but we have passed a major hurdle by being nominated.  We now send our application to the U.S. Department of Education for their consideration.  We unfortunately have to wait until August or September to receive word if we have won or not.  The original application was sent just before Christmas, and we just received word of our nomination last Thursday.

 

You should be very proud of your students, the faculty, and the staff who have worked so hard to get us here.  I am very thankful for and proud of  the faculty team who worked on the extensive application, especially Ms. Lewandowski who was the chair of our team.  So as they say in Hollywood, "It is an honor just to be nominated," but through good thoughts and prayers and continued hard work, I hope we take home that ultimate prize in September!

 

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:  
  
Spring Auction and Gala, Saturday, March 8

Instant Wine Cellar Raffle

       We need your help building the St. Cletus Community Instant Wine Cellar, which raises $2,500 as a raffle at the Auction.  To build the wine cellar, we are collecting 50 bottles of wine (red and white) with a price tag of $25.00 and up.  Wine donations may be dropped off at:

       the Brooks' home, 917 S. Catherine, La Grange

       the McCabes' home, 727 S. Stone Avenue, La Grange; or

       the St. Cletus School office

 

Friday "Fun"draiser T-Shirts

       Orders for your stylin' red long sleeve "T's" are due tomorrow!  You will also receive one Raffle entry for a Sony Reader, Back-a-roo Bonuses, and four Friday Dress Down Days: 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, and 3/7 (please note: students must wear their "T's").  Shirts are $20 each or two for $35.  The class with the most participation wins an Andy's Frozen Custard Party!

 

Donate Items for our Auction

       We need your help finding donations for the Spring Auction. We are looking for: sports tickets, golf outings or instruction, downtown Chicago restaurant(s), gift certificates, zoo/Shedd Aquarium experiences, photographers, tutoring services, and weekend escapes. Our on-line payment option, donation forms, and more information about the Auction can be found on our Website.

NOTES AND REMINDERS

Manna: ShopwithScrip Tutorial Sessions

       Please see "Manna" under "Support Our School" below.

Science Fair Winners

       The 8th grade students did a wonderful job with their Science Fair projects this year--congratulations!  The students going to Regionals at the Museum of Science and Industry are:  Ben Cranny; Christian Davila; Neil Doherty; and Andy Schramka

       The students who received honorable mention are: Eliana Condotti; McKenna Doyle; Patrick Kane; Marty Pavlik; Sam Rahman; and Ethan Tosheff

History Fair Winners

       Boards: Wren Decker; Pilar Valdes; Isabelle Donahue & Mary Okkema; and Michael Fanta

       Websites: Joe Schuler & Emily Rausch; Jessica Pulciani; Danielle Dahill; and Maggie Degnan

       Documentaries: Eric Otrusina; Andrea Fuentes

       The above students will be attending the Chicago regional competition at DePaul University this spring.  All of the students did a great job and worked very hard.  Congratulations!

Erin Potts Invitational Volleyball Tournament

       We're gearing up to host this fifth annual event, held in Morrissey Hall from Friday, February 7, through Sunday, February 9. Local 7th and 8th grade teams will compete in this action-packed community effort that, again, promises loads of fun as athletes and families support an important cause--cancer awareness.

       This year, we're excited to announce "Scatter Kindness," a fund created in memory of Erin Potts through the Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Foundation. Going forward, proceeds from the tournament each year, as well as personal donations, will directly support cancer patients at the Adventist Cancer Institute through Patient Experience Programs. For more information about the fund, please visit  Mary's Blog.

                            Mary and Dave Potts, Chris, Sarah, and Matthew 

Graduation Picture Retake Day

       On Wednesday, February 26, eighth-grade students who wish to have a graduation photo retake should come dressed up that day for their photo and bring their school or gym uniform to change into after the photo session.  Retakes cost $10.00--payment is required in advance (send with your unwanted photo proof to the school office).

Re-Enrollment for 2014-15

       To date we are still in 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.

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

Attention Parents of All Athletes

       Please send all sports-related pictures to the following e-mail addresses to help create our sports award video:

       Joseph Noga and/or Chris McLean

 

Attention All Winter Athletes

       Winter team sports pictures will be taken Wednesday, February 12, at the following times.  Picture order envelopes will be sent home shortly.

       7th grade girls volleyball          4:45 p.m.

       6th grade boys basketball        4:45 p.m.

       6th grade girls basketball         5:00 p.m.

       8th grade boys basketball        5:00 p.m.

       8th grade girls volleyball          5:15 p.m.

       5th grade boys basketball        5:15 p.m.

       5th grade girls basketball         5:30 p.m.

       7th grade boys basketball        5:30 p.m. 

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Market Day 

       Market Day On-line Order

February's pickup is tonight, Wednesday, February 5, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.  For more information, call Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152. 

  

Manna: ShopwithScrip Tutorial Sessions, Tuesday, February 11

       Please join us on Tuesday, February 11, to learn how to navigate the new website: Shopwithscrip.com.  We will learn how to register, set up a PrestoPay account, purchase plastic gift cards, purchase and print e-cards, and reload already purchased gift cards.  We are offering a morning session at 8:00 a.m. in Room 201 or an evening session at 7:00 p.m. in Room 207 (Spanish room).  The sessions will run approximately one hour.  For questions, please e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513. 

       Next Manna order:  Monday, February 10

       Next Cash & Carry: Friday, February 7, 2:30-3:15 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby

 

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.  Congratulations to our December winner, Mrs. Clancy's room.  They will receive a special treat this week.  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 February's Newsletter 

Archdiocese of Chicago's Partners in Education: Link to Monthly Newsletter

 

PARISH/COMMUNITY EVENTS

Seventh Grade Parent and Student Volunteers Needed for St. Cletus Parish Event

       We are in need of several school and religious education parent volunteers and two to three student volunteers to help with setup (for Confirmation) on Friday, February 28, from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

       Also, on Saturday, March 1, we need two school parents, two religious education parents, and two student volunteers to assist with hospitality for this event from 2:00 p.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m.  If you can help, please call the St. Cletus Religious Education Office at (708) 352-2383 ASAP or e-mail Holly Kallal.

St. Cletus Parish Service Opportunity

       Calling people of service from 6th grade on up! We are in need of some helping hands in assembling the rice bowls to be used in this year's parish Lenten Almsgiving Project, which will support Catholic Relief Service's humanitarian efforts throughout the world. This project will take place in the St. Cletus rectory basement as follows:

               Tuesday, February 18, 3:15-5:15 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.

               Thursday, February 20, 3:15-5:15 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.

       Please call Mary Beth Ford at (708) 215-5418 or e-mail Mary Beth Ford if you are able to help. Thank you!

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. 

Nazareth Academy's 2014 Summer Camps

       Link to Flyer

 

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

             School Office:  (708) 352-4820