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September 10, 2014

    

Dear Parents,

 

Well, have you recovered yet?  I hope you enjoyed Fall Fest as much as I did!  A big thank you goes to all who volunteered in any way, shape or form.  You are the reason the event was so successful.

 

Thank you to the parents who joined us for Mass on Monday.  It was a beautiful Mass celebrating the birth of our Blessed Mother.  The blessing of the 6th graders' Bibles also made this Mass so special. 

 

We remain busy here at St. Cletus getting ready for picture day and Grandparents Day, but we wouldn't have it any other way.  Enjoy these glorious days God has graced us with while we still can.

  

Sincerely,

 

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

 

  
SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS                        Sept. 10, 2014 

Parish Fall Festival Results

       Our festival is over, but the memories made and friendships formed are everlasting. This exciting event not only raised some essential income for our parish and school, but it was also a wonderful opportunity to build and develop our parish and faith community here at St. Cletus.  Parishioners from across the many ministries and age groups worked side by side to ensure the Festival continued operating smoothly and safely throughout this four-day gala experience.

       Festival attendees, both children and adults, enjoyed a vast array of exciting carnival rides, tasty fares and refreshing brews, and some great music provided by popular local bands.  A good time was definitely had by all who attended the St. Cletus 2014-15 Fall Festival.

     It's still a bit too early to publish the results of profits earned from these festivities.  Be sure to watch for this information in an upcoming Scoop or e-mail announcement!

Fall Fest T-Shirts Are Still Available for Purchase

       We have some Fall Fest t-shirts available, mostly the white ones, for purchase.  Sizes available are:

       Youth: Small, medium, large, and extra large

       Adult:   Medium, large, extra large, and 2XL

       Prices: Short-sleeve white = $6.00

                    Short-sleeve gray = $15.00

                    Long-sleeve gray = $17.00

       Please send orders to the school office.  Make your check payable to "St. Cletus," indicate the size(s) you want, and mark "Fall Fest T-shirt(s)" on the check and envelope.

Dining for Dollars (D4D), Tuesday, September 16

       Help support St. Cletus School programs at Forever Yogurt in downtown La Grange on Tuesday, September 16, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  A percentage of all sales will go back to St. Cletus to fund school programs.  NO FLYER is required. A detailed informational flyer is going home in this week's family envelope.

       Tell your friends, family, and neighbors. We hope to see you there!

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.

Picture Day is Next Tuesday, September 16

       School uniforms are not required on Picture Day.  Students should dress nicely for their photographs, ensuring to follow school handbook guidelines. 

       If your child has gym class, please send his/her gym clothes and gym shoes to change into after pictures are taken. 

       Half Day Pre-K: M/W/F AM and M-F PM students are to come to the school office between 8:30 and 10:00 AM, dressed appropriately for a photograph.  Students will be escorted to the photograph area upstairs. 

       Volunteers Needed: We need a few vounteer parents to assist the children while having their pictures taken.  Time slots needed are two (2) volunteers from 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and two (2) volunteers from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  Please contact the school office at (708) 352-4820 if you can help our students with combing their hair, organizing the student lines, etc.

8th Grade Mums Sale--Order Forms Will Be Sent Home with Students Today

       The 8th grade class is selling mums to help off-set 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.

       Orders are due September 17 to the school office, and payment is due at the time the order is placed.  Checks should be made payable to "St. Cletus School."  Orders will be delivered to St. Cletus on Saturday, September 27, and pickup will be between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.  (If you ordered through an 8th grade student, please contact that student regarding your delivery.)

       For additional order forms, click HERE. If you have any questions, please e-mail Patty Burke. Thank you for your support! 

"FAS Divas of 55th" Concert

       The 2014-15 St. Cletus Fine Arts Series kicks off on Sunday, September 21, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Cletus Church with the "Divas of 55th" concert.
       Performers include: Ken Baker, Erin Doppke, Kathleen Cirese-Kress, Laura Lynch, Alison Sisul, and Jessica Wiersma presenting their favorite pieces from across several genres from classical to broadway. This event is free and open to everyone, so mark your calendars!

Grandparents'/Grandfriends' Morning, K-8 Families

       Save the Date: Tuesday, September 23

       Invitations went home to K-8 families in last 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.

NOTES/REMINDERS

Extended Care Billing for August

       The first extended care billing (for August usage) will be charged to participating families' FACTS Incidental Expenses accounts effective today, September 10.  The due date for payment is 15 days from today.

       FACTS' Incidental Expenses accounts must be initialized by the account holder.  If you already set up Auto Pay last year, you will not need to do this again for the 2014-15 school year.  Auto Pay is an option you may choose to automatically pay all of your incidental fees, such as extended care and milk, on a day of the month that you have chosen.  If you do not wish to use Auto Pay, then you will need to schedule each payment individually by the due date. 

       Extended care participating families will be charged the annual $25.00 registration fee at the first billing that you use the program.  You will see this separate charge on your invoice.

       If you have any questions about extended care or your FACTS accounts, please contact the school office at (708) 352-4820.

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

       Consider joining this popular reading & small-group discussion program by clicking on this link: Letter & Registration Form

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

Save the Date for Homecoming Game

       The homecoming football game this year will be Saturday, October 4, at 3:00 p.m.  Details of ALL the homecoming events will be posted to the website soon. 

 
Attention All Parents of 8th Grade Students

       On Saturday, October 4, please join your 8th graders before the start of the varsity football game (4:45 p.m.) at Bennett field for a chance for you and your 8th grade student to be honored.

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Market Day 

       Place your on-line order: Market Day.  Any questions, contact Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152.
  

THANK-SCRIP-ING DAY IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

       For one day only, you can buy ScripNow E-cards with big bonuses on popular retailers. The list of participating retailers will be released at 12:01 a.m. on September 15.  To participate, you must have a ShopWithScrip family account and place your order on-line. Using PrestoPay will make your E-cards immediately available through ViewScripNow.

       Please note: it takes approximately three business days to set up a PrestoPay account, so please do it today. Orders via check will be available after the check is processed by us. 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, September 15

       Next Cash & Carry: Friday, October 3, 2:30-3:15 p.m., Morrissey Hall lobby

       Go to Manna Website

 

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

 

9/10:         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.

9/23:         Grandparents/Grandfriends' Day, Mass--arrive at 8:50 a.m., Church

  

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.

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