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Dear Parents,

 

WOW!  Is all I can say about that wonderful "Guys and Dolls" production.  The students worked incredibly hard and it showed.  Congratulations to Mrs. Gomez and the 6th, 7th and 8th graders!  Well Done!

 

Speaking of Mrs. Gomez, she begins her maternity leave today, so please keep her and her husband in your prayers as they await the birth of their baby.  We have hired a full-time substitute to cover Mrs. Gomez's classes until she returns.  Join me in welcoming Mrs. Tracey Lukritz.  Mrs. Lukritz is a music teacher and has met with Mrs. Gomez about continuing her lesson plans until she returns.

 

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 27, is a (free-of-charge) Spirit Wear Day!  Our "principal for a day" Miss Nicoletti was very generous in giving us this day.  It will be dress down, but the dress is Spirit Wear, not whatever I want to wear!  St. Cletus sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweat pants, etc. are all acceptable.

 

I would say "Happy Spring!" but it is only 15 degrees as I write this, so instead I will say, "Have a great day and a great rest of the week!"

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

NOTES AND NEWS

Dining for Dollars, March 25 and 26

       Corner Bakery Cafe, 39 N. La Grange Road, La Grange 

       Tonight, Wednesday, March 26, until 9:00 p.m.

       Flyer is required.

Dress Down Day Tomorrow, Thursday, March 27

       Spirit Wear Day (free-of-charge), a gift from our principal for a day, Miss Carley Nicoletti

This Weekend: St. Cletus Fine Arts Series Presents

 "An Afternoon with Ken Baker and Friends," on Sunday, March 30, at 4:00 p.m.  Click HERE for event details and/or to order your tickets.

Spring Musical Was a Wonderful Show!

       Congratulations to our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who entertained us all at the Spring Play performances last week.  Many special thanks go to our Play Coordinators, including Caitlin Gomez, Mary Delaney, Erich Kittlaus, and Pat Rotunno.  Thank you also to all the teachers who chaperoned and parent volunteers who helped our students make this event a great success.  Great work, everyone!

2014-15 Tuition Rates

       A letter with next year's tuition rates will go home in this week's family envelope.  Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

Cardinals in the Community 

       One of the many positive results of St. Cletus School's daily focus on faith is a drive to help others. Recently that drive made itself known when a team of ten boys and two dads debuted "Team Cardinal." The group gathered pledges and then had their heads shaved to benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

       Organizer Tim O'Brien said the boys were ecstatic to more than double their goal of $3,000 by raising a total of $6,345. O'Brien took his sons--third-grader Colin and seventh-grader Jack--and a few other boys last year to a local hair salon to shave their heads. The amount of interest generated made forming a team this year sound like a good idea.

       "I was a little bit nervous, but it was fun," said third-grader Brady Gorman. "I did it because me and my sister got lucky, and some other kids don't get lucky. They have cancer."

EXPLORE Testing Results: St. Cletus Students Soar!

       Click HERE to see school comparisons.

What is the Fathers' Club Up To?

       Stay up-to-date on what is happening with the Fathers' Club. Send your e-mail address to Fathers' Club to be added to our distribution list.

FSA Buona Beef Mondays

        FSA is proud to present two special hot lunch days from Buona Beef on Monday, April 7, and Monday, April 28.  The order deadline is today, Wednesday, March 26.  Late orders will not be accepted.

REMINDERS

Parking Lot Reminder

       Please do not drive past the orange safety cones into the school parking lot when children are present on the playground.  Thank you.

Re-Enrollment for 2014-15

       To date we are still in need of our remaining on-line registrations and/or 2014-15 registration fees.

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

Time is Running Out to Order Yearbooks

       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 

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Market Day 

       On-line orders are due by Saturday, March 29, by 11:00 p.m. at Market Day On-line Ordering.  Pickup is Wednesday, April 2, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.

       Please e-mail Lupe McKeehan or call (312) 823-9152 with any questions.

 

Manna/Scrip Raffle:

       Manna orders are canceled for Monday, April 7, because our vendor, Great Lakes, will be on Spring Break.  Please note: orders for Reload, ReloadNow, and ScripNow when using PrestoPay will process as usual during that week.

       Enter our Raffle for your chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.  Every time you place an order using our new website, ShopwithScrip, you will be entered into the Raffle.  Paper orders or orders placed on our old system will not qualify. The Raffle ends April 30.  For details, CLICK HERE. Questions?  E-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630)-306-1513. 

       Next Manna Order:  Monday, March 31

       Next Cash & Carry:  Sunday, April 6, after the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Masses.  (Come see our demonstration of ShopWithScrip.com!)  

 

Box Tops for Education  

       The St. Cletus Fathers' Club is sponsoring a Box Tops Contest until May 1.  Prizes include a $300 Target gift card, a $100 Target gift card and a $50 Target gift card.  Any questions, please e-mail Ann Foley.

       For a list of participating products, please click here: Box Tops for Education

 
Labels for Education
       Please check your canned and boxed goods in your cabinets and send labels 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 March's Newsletter

                                 Link to Lenten Calendar

PARISH/COMMUNITY EVENTS

VBS--Weird Animals

       Hey, Boys and Girls, Moms & Dads--we're back for another year of Vacation Bible School.  Another Great Bible School Adventure Week begins on June 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.  This year, we will spend a week discovering that Jesus' Love Is One-Of-A-Kind.  Registration forms are available in the Religious Education Office or CLICK HERE.  For more details or information, please call the Religious Education office at (708) 352-2383 and talk to Mrs. Bolton or Holly.   

 The Wizard of Oz

       Several St. Cletus students (Emi Kapusta, Ryan Beauregard, Carley Nicoletti, Charlotte Tibbs, Julia Vincent, and Jon, Catie and Colleen Ramicone) will be performing in the Community Park District of La Grange Park's production of "The Wizard of Oz" on: April 11, 7:00 p.m.; April 12, 7:00 p.m.; and April 13, 2:00 p.m.  Ticket prices are $3.00 for kids and $6.00 for adults and may be purchased at the door.  The show location is Park Junior High School, 333 N. Park Road, La Grange Park.  For more information, contact Darla Goudeau at (708) 354-4580. 

Montini's Summer Camps

       Looking for something to do this summer?  Why not try out Montini's Academic Enrichment or Athletic Camps?  There are camps available for all ages and interests!  Please visit Montini Camps for more information.

Breakfast with the Bunny

       Saturday, April 5, 2014, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

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

       The morning will include: a fantastic breakfast, photo with the Bunny, and face painting and balloons, by West Suburban Clown Club.  Bring your own camera for photos.  Please contact us at (708) 354-4660 with the number of attendees.

       This event is FREE of charge.

Summer Tech Camps at Northwestern and Lake Forest Colleges

       This summer, ages 7-17 students can gain a competitive edge for school, college, and future careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).  Save $60.00 with code "SCHOOL2014" when you register and pay in full by May 2.  Visit iDTech or call (888) 709-TECH (8324).

Western Springs Lacrosse for Boys & Girls--2014 Spring Season

       Starts April 6--practice & games are weekly. E-mail Pam Florczak or go to Western Springs LaCrosse.                 

Lyons Township Soccer Club Spring Academy Program 

       Open to all Pre-K & K students looking to be active and play soccer. Spring Academy Elite is for all U6-U12 players looking to develop their soccer skills in a professionally run environment.  Please click HERE for more information and to register and/or e-mail Paul Box, Director of Recreation, with any inquiries.

Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps

       Go to Website

 

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