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April 30, 2014

 

Dear Parents,

 

Tomorrow it will be May, finally!  I am anxiously awaiting May flowers and lush green trees.  Hopefully soon.

 

Please join me this week in praying for our 2nd graders and their families as they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion this Saturday.  This is a big step for the students and a very important day in the faith lives of our St. Cletus family.  Our second grade teachers have done a wonderful job preparing our students for this momentous occasion.  What a joy it will be for them to be able to fully participate in Mass every week going forward!  Parents, thank you for the wonderful work you have done with your children to ensure they are ready for this very special day.

 

Happy Spring!

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

 

 

SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS  

Golf Outing--Friday, June 27

       Before spring break we sent home the sign-up and sponsorship form for the 13th Annual Cardinal Open. Join us on June 27 for a great day of golf at Gleneagles Country Club while supporting St. Cletus School. If you don't golf, please join us for dinner. Return your form to the school office or register and pay On-line.

Annual Fund

       Please keep the St. Cletus School Annual Fund in mind when you make your charitable contributions.  See our new Flyer! 

School Supplies Pre-Orders

       Check this week's family envelope for EPI's school supplies pre-order form, which allows families to purchase next year's school supplies at one low cost with no need to shop.  Pre-ordering is not mandatory--it is just for your convenience.  A School Supplies List is available on our website, if you wish to purchase supplies on your own.        

Volunteers Needed--6th through 8th Grade

       The Social Concerns Ministry is looking for volunteers to help at the Rectory on Saturday, May 10, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Duties will include unloading groceries, carrying them downstairs to the rectory basement, and sorting them by type/date. (The donations will be coming from the Post Office Food Drive taking place that morning.)

       Interested volunteers should e-mail Mary Beth Ford, call (708) 215-5418, or visit the Social Concerns Ministry, who will be hosting hospitality this weekend after the Masses.

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.  The event flyer went home in the April 16 family envelope--save the July 26 date for some fun at the old ballpark!

Troop 19 Boy Scouts Pancake Breakfast

       Sunday, May 4, 2014

       8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon

       American Legion Hall

       900 S. La Grange Road, La Grange

       $5.00 per person

The fifth grade St. Cletus Girl Scouts spent some time with Zippy, the Comfort Dog, at a recent Girl Scouts event.

 

"The girls learned a lot about what Zippy and other comfort dogs do to help people in need. This is really is a fantastic, faith-filled program," remarked school parent and Girl Scouts leader, Mrs. Pam Rohrbacher.

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.

REMINDERS

Yearbook Orders

       Thank you to all who ordered a yearbook. The ordering period has now ended. If you have placed an order for a yearbook and not yet paid, please send your money in as soon as possible. The cost is $25 per book, and checks can be made payable to "St. Cletus School." If you have any questions, please e-mail Mr. Kittlaus.

Aftercare Notifications

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

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

Fifth through Eighth Grade Athletes and Parents--Sports Awards Night is May 1 at 7:00 PM in Morrissey Hall

       The St. Cletus Athletic Association is hosting the Sports Awards on Thursday, May 1, 2014.  Athletes and families: please arrive with enough time to find a seat, as the ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.  Athletes, please dress appropriately...NO JEANS PLEASE.  We look forward to seeing all of our athletes and families there!  GO CARDINALS!!!

All Fifth through Seventh Grade Athletes

       If you have not turned in your sports uniform yet, please do so immediately.  Your cleaned uniform needs to be labelled with your name and sent to the school office, attention Lukasz Majewski.

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 

       Place your April order at Market Day On-line Ordering.  Please e-mail Lupe McKeehan or call (312) 823-9152 with any questions.

 

Manna/Scrip: Go to Our Manna Website

       Another "Thank-Scrip-ing Day" is coming on May 12!  For one day only, you can buy ScripNow e-cards with big bonuses when using PrestoPay.  The list of participating retailers will be released at 12:01 a.m. on May 12.  It takes 2-3 business days to set up a PrestoPay account, so please do it today.  If you have questions, e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513.

       Next Manna order:      Monday, May 5

       Next Cash & Carries:  Friday, May 2, 2:30-3:15 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby, and Sunday, May 4, after the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Masses in Room 98

 

Box Tops for Education  

       Only one day left for the Box Tops Contest sponsored by the St. Cletus Fathers' Club.  Remember to ask your family and friends for their Box Tops!  Hand in Box Tops to the office or your child's classroom by May 1.  Please write your family last name and room number on the bag.  The family with the most Box Tops wins a $300 Target gift card!  Other family prizes are a $100 Target gift card and a $50 Target gift card.  The class that brings in the most Box Tops wins a pizza party.  Any questions, please e-mail Ann Foley.

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

 
Labels for Education Thanks from Mrs. Noga
       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. 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

 

Day

 

Wed. 

Thurs. 

Thurs. 

Sat.

Sat.

Tues. 

Wed.

Wed.

Tues.

Wed. 

 

Date

 

April 30 

May 1 

May 1

May 3

May 3

May 6

May 7

May 7

May 13

May 21

Time

 

6:30-8:00 pm 

6:30-8:00 pm 

7:00-9:00 pm 

10:30 am

1:00 pm

7:00 pm

9:00 am

10 am (approx.)

9:00 am

7:00-9:00 pm

Event

 

1st Comm. Practice: 10:30 Mass

1st Comm. Practice: 1:00 Mass

Sports Awards 

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion

School Board Meeting

All-School Mass: May Crowning

1st Communion Class Photo

Prayer Svce./Stud. Council Inst.

Band Concert

Location

 

Church 

Church 

Morrissey Hall 

Church

Church

Rectory Bsmt.

Church

Church

Church

Morrissey Hall

 

  
  
BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS

Partners in Faith: Link to April's Newsletter

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education":  Link to Monthly Newsletter

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

District 105 Preschool Screening, Children 3 to 5 Years Old

       Thursday, May 22, 2014

       Schedule Deadline: Friday, May 16

       Contact Preschool Office: (708) 482-2760

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 Center for Gifted

       Creative, exciting summer programs are being offered in our area for bright, motivated students who will enter pre-kindergarten through 8th grades this fall. Their 15 locations include Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, and Naperville! Enroll on-line at The Center for Gifted, where you will also find complete program information, call (847) 901-0173, or e-mail TCFG.

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.

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

Flyers must be pre-approved by the school office and submitted a minimum of two (2) days prior to Scoop deadline.

 

School Office:  (708) 352-4820