September 17, 2014

Parish Fall Festival: A Great Success!

       We are happy to announce that we exceeded our monetary expectations by making a profit of over $85,000 to benefit our academic programs and building campaign.  Many thanks to all who helped make this event a great success! 

FSA Meeting Tonight

       Please join us tonight for the first FSA meeting of the new school year.  The meeting will take place in Room 213 of the education building at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome to attend!

Brew Moon Festival, Saturday, October 18

       Proceeds will benefit the St. Cletus Fathers' Club.

       Go to Flyer

Picture Retakes

Extended Care Billing for August

       The first extended care billing (for August usage) was charged to participating families' FACTS Incidental Expenses accounts last week.

       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

        If you have any questions about the FSA, please e-mail:
                  Robin Bourjaily, President

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!

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] 

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 grader 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.

St. Cletus Parish Preferred Providers

       Thank you to the following St. Cletus Parish providers. Your patronage to the vendors would be most appreciated.

       Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services

       Adventist Hinsdale Hospital

       Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital

       All Around Amusement

       Annella Family

       Bannerville USA, Inc.

       CJ Wilson Mazda of Countryside

       Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/Dave Sipek

       Friends of the Capital Campaign

       Hallowell & James Funeral Home

       JH Web Marketing, Inc.

       Bill Jacobs Land Rover Hinsdale

       Lumes Pancake House/Bona Pit/Klapsis Family

       Royal Envelope

       R.W.S. Landscaping & Lawncare

       Southwest Town Mechanical

       Mark and Margaret Bentley

       Hurley Construction

       Lagunitas Brewing Co.

       Ledo's Pizza

       El Patron A Modern Taqueria 

DATES TO REMEMBER

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

9/17:     FSA Meeting, Room 213, 7:00 p.m.

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

9/27:     Mums Sale Pickup, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon

10/3:     Homecoming Pep Rally, 2:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall 

10/3:     Homecoming Dance--7th & 8th Grade, Morrissey Hall, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

10/4:     Homecoming Parade and Game, Parade Begins at 2:00 p.m.

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

School Choice Rally

       Thousands of parents, educators, teachers, community leaders, and students will join in an Illinois School Choice Rally Day on Thursday, September 25, in front of the State of Illinois Building in Chicago at 10:30 a.m. to show support for School Choice.

       All interested community members, parents, alumni, and community leaders are invited to join in the rally supporting School Choice in Illinois and learn more about how it can impact your child's education.

       School Choice legislation is part of a growing trend nationwide and would improve Illinois' educational choices for students and enable parents to find the best fit for their child. There are over 2.2 million children in Illinois schools. Parents who send their children to non-public schools already save Illinois over $1 billion per year.

       See Flyer

       See Parking Information

Cossitt School Clothing Sale

       Saturday, September 27, from 8 a.m.-12:00 noon

Please see the link below on information regarding details of the sale or about registering as a seller or volunteering.

       Cossitt Clothing Sale

Community Block Party

       Saturday, September 27, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

       Meadowbrook Manor, 339 S. 9th Avenue, La Grange

       The day will include ice cream, popcorn, snow cones, music, moon bounce, raffle, face painting, and balloons by West Suburban Clown Club.  Please contact us at (708) 354-4660 with the number of attendees.  This event is FREE of charge!

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.

Lyons Township Community Advisory Council (LTCAC)

       You can positively impact your child's experience at LTHS today--before he/she gets there!  Our first meeting will be on October 15 at 7:00 p.m.

       The LTCAC meets five Wednesday evenings a year (October, December, February, April, and May) to learn about and discuss important concerns of the school and to provide input to the Board of Education.  We are a group of parents, staff, students, and community members from all segments of the diverse LT attendance area.  Applications and additional information can be obtained at LTCAC or by e-mailing Karen Coffman or calling (630) 430-6600.

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