St. Cletus School Scoop - Click Here and Bookmark the Parent page Today!
SCHOOL CALENDAR     |     TEACHEREASE    |     CLASSROOM NEWSLETTERS  |     VOLUNTEER  

October 8, 2014

    

Dear Parents,

 

Fall is definitely in the air and I couldn't be happier!  These beautiful days might be few and far between, so enjoy them while you can.  Speaking of weather, even the bad weather couldn't dampen our homecoming spirit this past weekend.  Thanks to everyone who came out to brave the rain at both the cross country match and the football game.  A valiant effort was made by all.  The flower ceremony for the eighth graders between the two games was a hit.

 

I hope you were able to attend our Living Rosary.  It was beautifully done by the 7th grade.   Thanks to all the teachers, Mrs. Bolton, and Deacon Heyes.  What a tremendous job you did.

 

Ask your children if they can share the October prayer with you.  PS: it's the Guardian Angel Prayer.

 

Two important housekeeping notes: 1) If you have not sent in your handbook acknowledgement, please send it in tomorrow.  If you are not sure if you sent it already, feel free to send me an e-mail and I will check and get back to you.  2) If you park on the east side of the parking lot for dismissal and walk over to pick up your child, for the safety of the children, we ask that you not congregate on the sidewalk.  Have a wonderful week! 

 

Sincerely,

 

Margaret Hayes

Principal

 

  
SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS

Hot Lunch Announcement

       St. Cletus parents and staff--thank you for your continued patience with the hot lunch team as we are still finding our way at perfecting the hot lunch program. It is a big job, but we know it eases the work load of so many that we are happy to do it.  Additionally, we really want to get the program at a place that it runs like clockwork for future St. Cletus families. We are doing our best.

       Please let your children know that if they are ever uncertain about their lunch order, they should talk to the Hot Lunch Parents, and we will be happy to check their order.  We would never want a child to go without, but they have to communicate with us so that we are aware and can solve the problem.  Please share this with them. 

       The next ordering dates will begin in early November.  Watch for more information in the weekly Scoop. 

                                   Thank You, from Your Hot Lunch Team

Rainbows

       Rainbows is a meeting group for children who are dealing with death or divorce within their family.  The group meets every other week throughout the year for discussion, group activities, and fun!  Please complete the permission slip and return it to the school office before the first meeting on Thursday, October 16.  Looking forward to a great year!

       Go to Rainbows Flyer.

                       Mrs. Becky Mahr and Miss Mary Kate Fitzgerald

Cafe Salsa's Dining for Dollars, October 20-22

       Enjoy dinner and/or drinks and socialize with other St. Cletus School and Parish families at Cafe Salsa in Countryside.  A flyer is required.

       Download/print the FLYER.

Catholic High School Night--6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Students and Parents!

       Come join us in Morrissey Hall on Tuesday, October 21, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. for our annual Catholic High School Night.  Representatives from local Catholic high schools will provide information about each school's curriculum, tuition costs, entrance requirements, extra-curricular opportunities, and much more!

Second Grade Service Project

       This year for our service project, our second graders will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.  Please help us by collecting your tabs at home and sending them to school.  We will be saving pop tabs throughout the year and appreciate all of your help.

Brew Moon Festival, Saturday, October 18

       Proceeds will benefit the St. Cletus Fathers' Club.

       Go to Flyer.

Advent Giving Tree Volunteer Opportunities for 6th, 7th & 8th Graders

       Tuesday, October 21, 3:15-5:15 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m., room 213, education building: assembling tags

       Friday, November 14, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Church: placing tags on trees in the Church narthex

       Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, after all weekend Masses, Church: collecting and organizing Giving Tree gifts

       Sunday, December 14--7th & 8th Grade Students Only, 2:00-6:30 p.m., Church: sorting of gifts in Church; loading vans for delivery to St. Agatha's, and storing local community gifts in room 201 of the education building.  Students must come with an adult as a partner.

       Sunday, December 21, 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall: Giving Tree-- accepting and organizing food baskets and gifts; and/or

       1:00-7:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall: distribution of baskets/gifts and clean-up.  Students must come with an adult, or if in a group, one adult to every five students.  It is not necessary to work the entire morning/afternoon but at least 2-hour shifts, please.  To volunteer or for more information, e-mail Mary Beth Ford or call (708) 215-5418.

NOTES/REMINDERS

Milk Billing

       The billing for milk charges will be posted to participating families' FACTS Incidental Expenses Accounts on Friday, October 10.  This year's milk charge is $15.00 per milk ordered for the entire school year.  Once the charge has been posted, there will be 30 days to make your payment. 

       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. 

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

Extended Care Billing

       September's extended care billing has now been charged to participating families' FACTS Incidental Expenses accounts.  Please see the Milk Billing article above for details regarding your FACTS Incidental Expenses account.

       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.

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] 

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

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

       Windy City Music 

 

Market Day 

       PIE BONUS DAYS are here!  Make sure to load up on all of your food needs for Thanksgiving on this next Market Day order.  Receive a FREE Dessert Pedestal with an on-line $90.00 purchase using promocode: NOVBONUS!  Order forms are due to school by Wednesday, November 5.

       On-line Orders are due November 8 by 11:00 p.m.  Pickup is Wednesday, November 12, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.  Please contact Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152 with any questions.

 

MANNA: Gift Cards for Education

       ShopWithScrip Promotion--20% Rebates for 20 Days: Until October 20, ShopWithScrip.com will announce one retailer each day who will give back 20% on their gift card products. The promotion will take place from 1:00-1:20 p.m., Eastern time. Follow ShopWithScrip on Facebook for the latest news. Note: There will be a limit of $1,000 per family per day during the promotion. PrestoPay orders will be processed automatically. Orders paid by check or cash will be eligible for the 20% bonus but will process with the regular Monday/Wednesday orders.

       For Manna questions, e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513. 

              Go to Manna Website 

       Next Manna Order: Monday, October 20

       Next Cash & Carry: Friday, October 15, 6:50-7:00 p.m., Room 213 (before the FSA meeting)

 

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, Fanta, 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

10/13:   NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day

10/17:   Dress Down Day: $1.00 for "Operation Enduring Care"

10/21:   Catholic High School Night, 7:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall 

10/21:   All-School Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

10/31:   HALF DAY OF SCHOOL: Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. (Staff Development)

  

BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education": Link to Monthly Newsletter 

 

Partners in Faith: Link to October Newsletter

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS/OTHER NEWS

Montini Catholic High School Open House

       Montini Catholic High School will host an Open House on Wednesday, October 22.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation starting at 7:00 p.m.  

       For more information visit Montini Open House or call Kim Richmond, Admissions Coordinator at (630) 627-6930 x182.

Nazareth Academy Open House Dates

            November 9, 12:30-3:00 p.m.

            December 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

       For more information, call Mrs. Kristen Stojetz at (708) 387-8505 or e-mail K. Stojetz.

Fenwick High School Open House - 7th & 8th Graders

       505 W. Washington Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 

       Wednesday, October 22, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

       Contact E.Comiskey for more information.      

Volleyball Opportunity 

       If you love volleyball and want to improve your game, then Chicago Volleyball Academy in Burr Ridge may be for you!

       Visit our Website for registration forms and additional club details. We are offering 50% off the tuition scholarship to one girl from your school who is a new player to our club.  If you have any questions, please e-mail the Club Director.

Forest Road PTO Used Toy Sale

       The Forest Road PTO will host its 27th Annual Used Toy Sale on Saturday, October 18, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the school, 901 Forest Road, La Grange Park.

      For more information, e-mail Kathleen (registration), Chris (volunteer information), or Judy (general information).

Celtics Juniors Winter Sessions

       Send your aspiring soccer stars to learn the fundamentals and boost their confidence on the field!  Visit The Celtics for more details.  The program begins Saturday, November 15.

Dress A Girl Around the World

       Imagine a world where every little girl owned at least one dress!  What if that dress was made by you?  Help us change a life by sewing a simple pillow case dress for a girl in need.

       Who:     You and St. Barbara's Missionary Spirit Team

       Where:  St. Barbara Parish Center, 4008 Prairie Avenue

       When:   Friday, October 17, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

                     Saturday, October 18, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

       Volunteers of all ages and sewing experiences can help.  You can make a difference if you are an expert seamstress, sewed a project in middle school, or have no experience at all.

       Donations of pillow cases are needed (new ones made of sturdy cotton), double-wide bias tape, elastic, and trim to decorate.

       Do you have a sewing machine or an iron that we can borrow?

       RSVP: Dress-A-Girl Around the World or call (708) 485-5935

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.

       Articles for non-St. Cletus-related events (no flyers) should be one to two sentences and may include a link to a website and/or an e-mail address.

 

School Office:  (708) 352-4820