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Dear Parents,

 

Happy May!  We celebrated 1st Holy Communion this past weekend and May Crowning today--what a beautiful way to start off the month of May!  The Masses and the days were glorious.  How lucky we are to be a part of this wonderful spiritual community.

 

Don't forget Spirit Dress Down Day tomorrow.   If your child doesn't have any special Spirit Wear, he/she can always wear gym clothes.  Those count as Spirit Wear.  Enjoy the spring weather!

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

 

SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS  

Golf Outing--Friday, June 27

       Excitement is building for the 13th Annual "Cardinal Open."  We have a fun day planned with great prizes and raffle items on and off the course.  Funds will be raised and friends will be made!  E-mail Golf Outing with any questions and sign up today on our Website.

Annual Fund

       Please keep the St. Cletus School Annual Fund in mind when you make your charitable contributions.  Participation is important.  No gift is too small!  The grade level with the highest participation wins an ice cream party!  See our Flyer! 

Dress Down Day Tomorrow

       Thursday, May 8, is a School "Spirit Wear" Dress Down Day.  Students need to bring in $1.00 donation if they choose to participate.  Donations will go to the St. Cletus Parish "Capital Campaign." 

8th Grade Day This Friday

       Game times for 8th Grade Day on Friday, May 9, are as follows:

               Volleyball:  1:00-2:00 p.m.

               Basketball: 2:00-3:00 p.m.

       Coaches and teachers will be playing against the 8th grade volleyball and basketball players.

2014-15 St. Cletus School Fundraising Plan

       Letter from Mrs. Jolene Hillgoth 

Tuition Assistance for 2014-15 (Submission Deadline May 29)

       FACTS Management's Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting our tuition assistance program for the 2014-15 school year.  A letter and flyer are going home in this week's family envelope.

       Click HERE to begin the application process.

Summer Lab Rats, 3rd-7th Grade Students (Deadline: May 25)

       Flyer/Registration Form

Donate Your Used Electronics!

       Student Council is raising money by donating electronics to the "Funding Factory."  We will be collecting items from May 5 through May 9.  There will be a grade competition--the grade that brings in the most items by Friday will receive ice cream!

       Bring in items such as ink cartridges, cell phones, headphones, game boy, laptops, CD players, tablets, etc.  We do not accept computer monitors or towers.  A complete list of acceptable items is on the Funding Factory Website.

Christian Davila Goes to State for Science Fair 

       Last weekend, Christian Davila participated in the State Science Fair Competition at Northern Illinois University. He won the American Nuclear Society Award and placed in the Gold Division.

 

       Congratulations, Christian! This is a great accomplishment!

School Supply Kits, 2014-15

       Get a jump start on next year and order your school supply kits now! You have two options for ordering:

       1) Order forms were sent home in last week's family envelope, or you may access the form HERE.  Forms must be returned to the school office by Friday, May 30.  NOTE: no sales tax will be incurred using this option.

       2) You may visit the EPI Website, enter School ID # STC058, and order your kit(s) directly until June 16 (sales tax applied).

       Any questions, e-mail Amy Cranny or call (708)354-1812.

Guys & Dolls DVD

       On-line ordering is now available for DVD copies of our spring musical, "Guys & Dolls."  Click on THIS LINK to access the on-line order form.  DVD's are $5.00 each, and cash or a check (payable to "St. Cletus School") should be turned in to the school office.  Please e-mail Mr. Kittlaus if you have any questions.

Introduction to 3D Printing at St. Cletus (Grades 5-8)

       3D printing is changing the world around us. Science fiction is suddenly no longer fiction. From 3D printed prosthetics to structures in space, many of these advances in science and manufacturing were prototyped on 3D printer platforms.

       Introduction to 3D Printing will introduce St. Cletus students to the equipment and software surrounding this new and exciting technology. Participants will see a MakerBot printer in action and learn how it works. Then, after they learn, a basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) software will be set loose to design their own creations for printing. 

      Space is limited so Sign Up Now.  Also check this week's family envelope for a flyer with details!

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.

Lost and Found Reminder

       Please check our lost and found bin in the Morrissey Hall lobby--there are lots of lost items with no homes!

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!

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

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.

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Market Day 

       Place your May 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.  For instructions, visit Manna "Learn More" on the school website.  If you have questions, e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513.

       Next Manna order:      Monday, May 12

       Next Cash & Carries:  Friday, May 16, 2:30-3:15 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby

 

Box Tops for Education  

       Any questions about Box Tops, 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

 

Tues.

Tues. 

Wed.

Fri.

Mon.

Tues.

Fri.

Fri.

Fri. 

 

Date

 

May 13

May 20 

May 21

May 23

May 26 

June 3

June 6

June 6

June 6

Time

 

9:00 am

 

7:00-9:00 pm

 

 

7:00 p.m.

 9:00 a.m.

After Mass

1:00 p.m.

 

Event

 

Prayer Svce./Stud. Council Inst.

Dress Down Day 

Band Concert

NO School--Teacher In-Service

NO School--Memorial Day

School Board Meeting

All-School Mass

School Picnic

Last Day of School: Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.--NO Aftercare

Location

 

Church

 

Morrissey Hall

 

 

Rectory Bsmnt.

Church 

Parish Grounds

 

 

  
  
BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS

Partners in Faith: Link to May's Newsletter

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education": Link to Monthly Newsletter

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Fenwick Summer Basketball Camp 

       If you are interested in attending Fenwick Summer Camps, click on

THIS LINK or e-mail boys' basketball assistant coach Staunton Peck.

Benet Academy Summer Camps 

       Link to Website

Nazareth Academy Tennis Camps 2014 

       Link to Flyer

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.

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