April 16, 2014

Dear Parents,

Golf Outing--Friday, June 27
        Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Cardinal Open Golf Outing on June 27 and check this week's family envelope for details.  We need your help recruiting golfers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for the event.  Please e-mail Golf Outing if you can help!

Annual Fund

FSA Meeting

       We will have our April FSA Meeting tonight, Wednesday, April 16, in Room 213 at 7:00 p.m.  Please join us!

On-line Security

       St. Cletus fielded a few questions about on-line security of our tools in relation to Heartbleed, a security vulnerability widely publicized in the media in recent days.  FACTS, TeacherEase, Give Central, and our Manna website all currently pass the Heartbleed security test.  If you have additional concerns, we encourage you to contact any of the companies directly.

FSA Hot Lunch

       Thanks to all of our staff and parent lunch volunteers for helping with our Buona Beef lunch day.  Buona Beef is a new vendor, and we are still working some things out, but the overall feedback on the food has been great!  To thank us for our order, Buona has given the school "Buy one meal, get a free kids meal" coupons.  Stop by the office to pick one up--supplies are limited.

       Our last FSA-sponsored hot lunch day of the year from Buona Beef is Monday, April 28.  Next year Buona Beef will join in our hot lunch rotation along with our many other loyal vendors.

Easter Egg Hunt & Coloring Contest Results

       The Easter Egg Hunt went very well last weekend, and all the kids had a great time.  A big "Congratulations!" goes to the winners of our Easter Egg Coloring Contest!

       Pre-K and Kindergarten: Caroline Mhley, Grace Degnan, Jayden Hofsteadter, Delaney Episcopo, and Luke Coclanes.

       Grades 1-3: Nina Wasz, Saylor Episcopo, Annaliese Dorchinecz, Tommy Chopp, Maura DeGroot, Jenna Battista, Lauren Schinker, Aaron Johnson, and Moira Finucane

       Great job to all participants--Happy Easter!

Seventh Grade Students' Trip to Argonne National Laboratory

       On Friday, March 28, the seventh grade class went to Argonne National Laboratory and learned about and worked with spectrophotometers, superconductivity, and an energy bike.  The students had a great time observing liquid nitrogen demonstrations, dividing light in a piece of chalk with spectrometers, and riding an energy bike to see which kind of light bulb uses less energy.

Seventh and Third Grade Students Made Easter Crafts for Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn 

       The seventh and third grade students gathered together to make four different Easter crafts to give to the children at Advocate Hope Hospital. Illness, hospitalization, and painful medical treatments can be very frightening and confusing for a child. The Child Life Department at Advocate Children's Hospital focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children and their families.  Their patients love to receive little gifts.  The gifts brighten their days and bring big smiles to their faces.

Are You Ready for Summer Baseball?

       The FSA, in conjunction with the St. Cletus Fathers' Club, are sponsoring a day with the Kane County Cougars.  Look for the event flyer in this week's family envelope and save the July 26 date for some fun at the old ballpark.

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.   

VBS - Helpers Needed

       Adult station leaders and teen crew leaders are needed from 7th grade and up to help our young adventurers discover that Jesus' love is one-of-a-kind during the week of June 16 from 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.  Our planning and decorating meeting will take place on June 12 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Call Mrs. Bolton or Holly at (708) 352-2383 or e-mail the R.E. Office if you are interested in helping.

Grant Street Quartet--April 27
        Join us for the last performance in the 2013-14 St. Cletus Fine Arts Series on Sunday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m. The Grant Street String Quartet will perform beautiful string classics at St. Cletus Church. 

Aftercare Notifications

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

DATES TO REMEMBER

       On Wednesday, April 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Gurrie Middle School, fifth through eighth grade students and their parents are invited to attend School District 105's Career Festival to "help make connections between school today and future career choices tomorrow."  Childcare, including special activities and snacks, will be available for children ages 3 through fourth grade.

       To R.S.V.P. or for more information, e-mail Sandy Ruffner.

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.

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.

Lyons Township Soccer Club Spring Academy Program 

Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps

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

             School Office:  (708) 352-4820