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September 3, 2014

    

Dear Parents,

 

The excitement is building as we watch the setup for Fall Fest!  I hope you can all attend, and we appreciate all of you who have signed up to volunteer, those of you who donated, or both.

 

I have enjoyed visiting classrooms since school started and seeing how happy the students are to be back in school.  The students love using the new SMART Board in Spanish and are enjoying the new GO Math series!  We are right back into the swing of things and look forward to all the school year has to bring!  Don't forget to get those signed handbook forms in right away!

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

 

  
SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS                          Sept. 3, 2014 

 

Parents, click HERE for important information about parking tomorrow.

  

Our Parish Fall Festival Starts Tomorrow!

       Don't miss your chance to attend four exciting days of non-stop fun for kids and adults at our St. Cletus Parish Fall Festival/Carnival!

 

       Dates:       Thursday, September 4, through Sunday, September 7

       Times:       9/4, 5:00-10:00 p.m.

                          9/5, 5:00-11:00 p.m.

                          9/6, 12:00-11:00 p.m.

                          9/7, 12:00-9:00 p.m. 

       Location:  St. Cletus Parish grounds

 

       This fantastic fund-raising event includes:

              -- Exciting carnival rides for kids and adults;

              -- Free children's games on Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

              -- Delicious food and beverages by local vendors to satisfy your craving; 

              -- BINGO and cash raffle with GREAT prizes;

              -- Chicago Bears game broadcasted in tent at 12:00 noon on Sunday; 

              -- Excellent entertainment/bands, including:

                     American English

                     Maggie Speaks

                     Chicago Tribute Anthology

                    The Breakfast Club, and more!

 

       Entry to the Festival is free-of-charge.  Ride tickets, food, and drinks are available for purchase.  Go to the links below for details or to purchase your Mega Pass Tickets for unlimited carnival rides. We do hope to see you there!

 

                         Link to:  Information/Tickets 

      

                         Link to:  Fall Festival Flyer

 

Mums Are Back!

       The 8th grade class is selling mums to help offset the cost of graduation events in the spring.  We have teamed up with Hinsdale Nurseries to sell beautiful 2-gallon mums for $10.00 each. They come in four colors: gold/yellow, maroon/red, orange, and white.  Order forms will be sent home in next week's (September 10) family envelope.  Orders will be delivered and available for pickup at St. Cletus on Saturday, September 27.  (If you ordered through an 8th grade student, please contact that student regarding your delivery.)  If you have any questions, please e-mail Patty Burke.  Thanks for your support!

Grandparents'/Grandfriends' Morning, K-8 Families

       Save the Date: Tuesday, September 23

       Invitations are going home to K-8 families in this week's family envelope.  Grandparents or grandfriends are invited to join St. Cletus students for a morning of Mass, munchies, and memorable moments.

       Please complete and return the Activity form to the school office no later than September 19.

MATHCOUNTS Club

       September 29, 2014 marks the first annual MATHCOUNTS Club meeting.  MATHCOUNTS is open to all junior high students.  The permission slip and payment are due no later than Wednesday, September 24.  See the attached

FLYER for additional information.

NOTES/REMINDERS

The FSA Needs Parent Volunteers

       Please consider serving as a Grade Representative this year.  Click on the link below to see the Sign Up Genius for Grade Reps.  We need AT LEAST one volunteer for EACH grade.  Please consider joining us!!! 

       Go To Link: Grade Rep Volunteer

       The first FSA meeting takes place on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 213.  ALL are welcome to attend and learn more about the FSA's programs and events throughout the school year.  Hope to see you there!
         If you have any questions about the FSA, please e-mail:
                  Robin Bourjaily, President

                  Nikki Gorman, Secretary

Great Books Program, Grades 3-8

       Check this week's family envelope for an informational letter and registration form and consider joining this popular reading & small-group discussion program.

       Or, you may click on this link: Letter & Registration Form

Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade!

       Speech Team Sign-up is now!  This event is a lot of fun and a great learning experience. If your child is interested in participating, please SIGN UP by Monday, September 8.  Spots are limited--the Speech Team will be formed on a first-come, first-served basis. Help can be given to your child if he/she needs guidance in selecting a speech.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Mary Jo Ramicone or call (708) 715-5382.

Join the St. Cletus Parish Youth Choir Ministry, Grades 3 through 8!

         Go to Website for more information, to register, and to see the practice schedule. 

Attendance and Extended Care Notifications

       Please notify the school office and teacher(s) for student attendance and/or extended care changes/requests:

       School Office: attendance@stcletusparish.com or call (708) 352-4820

       Teacher:  [first initial last name @ stcletusparish.com] 

ATHLETICS

Attention All K-4 students Interested in Playing Fall Soccer!!! 

       Please click HERE, read the flyer for information and games dates, and then register on-line.  Please register by today, Wednesday, September 3.  Team rosters and volunteer schedules will be posted on the web site on Friday, September 5, and the first game is Monday, September 8.  If you previously registered for the fall season, please re-register, as all names will be cleared to start fall registration.

 

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Market Day 

        Our first Market Day pickup for the school year is Wednesday, September 10, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Please note the change in pickup time.  Order forms are due to school by today, Wednesday, September 3.  On-line orders are due Saturday, September 6, by 11:00 p.m. at Market Day.  Any questions, please feel free to contact Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152.

  

Manna/Scrip: Go to Manna Website

       Next Manna Order: Monday, September 8

       If you have questions, e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513.

 

My Coke Rewards

       Please be sure to send in your Coca-Cola caps and codes to the school office (or enter them at Coke Rewards).  Brands include Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani, Powerade, Minute Maid, Fants, Barq's, Fresca, Pibb, Mello Yello, FUZE, Seagram's, and TaB.

 

Box Tops for Education  

       We collect box tops all year round, so please remember to ask your friends and family to save their Box Tops!  Any questions about Box Tops, e-mail Ann Foley.

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

 
Labels for Education
       Labels for Education is holding a school contest with a $1,000.00 prize.  The more entries received from our school, the better chance we have to win the drawing.  Please enter by CLICKING HERE. You can enter as many times as you wish each day.
       Also, please continue to clip the UPC code neatly from participating products. Most products will have the words "Labels for Education" written next to the UPC code. For a full list of products, visit Labels for Education Products. Have your child bring in labels, separate from box tops, to their classroom or the school office.

Any questions, e-mail Virginia Noga.

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

9/4 - 9/7:   Parish Fall Festival/Carnival

9/5:           NO SCHOOL, Staff Development Day

9/8:           All-School Mass, Church, 9:00 a.m. (6th Grade Bible Blessing)

9/8:           Athletic Association Meeting, Room 200, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

9/9:           Back to School Night, Grades 6-8 Parents, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Jr. High Classrooms

9/10:         School Board Meeting, Rectory Basement, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

9/16:         School Picture Day

9/17:         8th Grade Parents Meeting, Room 201, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

  

BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS

Partners in Faith: Link to September Newsletter
 

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education": Link to Monthly Newsletter 

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS/OTHER NEWS

School District 105 Pre-School Screenings--2014-15

       Location: Ideal School, Countryside, IL

              Monday, September 22, 2014 (all day)

              Friday, January 9, 2015 (all day)

              Tuesday, May 19, 2015 (all day)

       Screenings are open to any pre-school student who resides in District 105 and has not started kindergarten yet.

YOUTH LACROSSE FALL/WINTER 2014

       Boys and girls in grades 1 -8 may register at Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker Street, Western Springs.  Beginners & experienced players are invited.  This program starts September 7.  For information, go to WS LACROSSE; call (708) 246-9070; or e-mail P. Florczak.

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

Flyers must be pre-approved by the school office and submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday preceding the Wednesday Scoop publication.

 

School Office:  (708) 352-4820