April 2, 2014

Dear Parents,

       Drop by and visit our early childhood wing during school hours; interact with our pre-school, kindergarten, and first grade students in the classroom; and take a tour of the school and find out more about the great learning opportunities at St. Cletus School!  Open house days are:

       Tuesday, April 8:         6:30-8:00 p.m.

       Wednesday, April 9:   8:00-10:00 a.m. 

       Park on Stone Avenue and enter our early childhood wing via the flagpole entrance.  For more information about our school, call (708) 352-4820 or visit us on-line at:

St. Cletus School 

       Monday, April 7; Tuesday, April 8; and Wednesday, April 9

       3:00 until 7:00 p.m.

       FLYERS (required) are going home in this week's family envelope.

Easter Egg Hunt & Coloring Contest, Pre-K through Grade 3 Students

       Hopping your way on Saturday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m. is the EASTER BUNNY!  The Easter Egg Hunt is open to pre-school through 3rd grade students and is promised to be the most eggs-ellent time!  Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 9, by clicking HERE.

       This year plan on entering the Coloring Contest!  Get those crayons sharpened and submit your colored picture to the school office by Wednesday, April 9.  One winner will be chosen from each classroom.  Pre-school and kindergarten winners will receive an Easter surprise, and first through third grade winners will receive a Dress Down Day.  Look for the pictures to come home in this week's family envelope, or click on the link on the RSVP page.

VBS--Weird Animals, Children Ages 4-9

       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.   

2014-15 Tuition Rates

       A Tuition Letter with the 2014-15 Tuition Rates went home in last week's family envelope.  Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

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's first Buona Beef Monday is April 7.  If you did not order, please send lunch with your child(ren) on Monday.

Aftercare Notifications

       Please contact the office and/or teachers NO LATER THAN 2:00 p.m. with Aftercare notifications/changes.  Thank you.

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.

       Clean uniforms need to be returned on Tuesday, April 8, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.

DATES TO REMEMBER

 La Grange Celtics Soccer Club

       Ready for travel soccer and to make some great new friends at the same time?  La Grange Celtics Soccer Club tryout registration is open for the 2014-15 season.  For younger players (5 to 7 years), a Juniors program is available one or two days per week this spring.  Visit The Celtics to see details and register for either program.

 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 

Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps

       Go to Website

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

             School Office:  (708) 352-4820