October 22, 2014

Welcome Wednesdays: Open House

       Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to see our early childhood program in action (Pre-K through 1st grade).  Upcoming Welcome Wednesday dates are:

                   November 5

                   November 12

                   November 19

       See our Flyer!

Picture Retake Day: Tuesday, November 4

       School pictures were sent home to all students with orders submitted.  (If you ordered a class photo only, these composites will not be ready and distributed until several weeks after our Picture Retake Day.)

       If your child(ren) missed Picture Day on September 16, or if you would like a retake photo, please do the following: (1) e-mail Mary Lee Krieger or call (708) 352-4820; and (2) return your unwanted photos (required), including your reason for the retake, to the school office no later than Monday, November 3.

       Retake students who have gym class should bring their gym uniforms to school to change into after their photo is taken.  Students who do not have gym class may remain in their photo attire or bring their school uniforms to change into after their photo is taken.      

Calling All Veterans!

       We would like to invite any veterans who are relatives of St. Cletus students to participate in our Veterans Day Mass on Tuesday, November 11. They will be invited to be part of the processional into Mass with their student and to sit with them for the duration.  If you or someone you know would like to take part, please e-mail Mr. Kittlaus so that we have an idea of how many to expect.

Halloween, Pre-K through 8th Grades

       Halloween is always a time for great fun.  For the past few years, all of us at St. Cletus have been dressing up for Halloween in a fun costume.  This year, we will celebrate at the school on Friday, October 31, with parties and costumes.  Students should come dressed for the morning in your costumes, ensuring to adhere to the guidelines listed below.  Class dismissal on the 31st will be at 11:30 a.m.

• Pre-school students: Please follow the guidelines and information that will be sent home by your pre-school teachers.
• Costumes must be comfortable for wearing in the classroom--learning continues throughout the day.
• Leave all props at home: wands, gloves, brooms, whistles, etc.
• No masks, please--they can block vision.  Try make-up instead.  Remember, the children will be wearing this make-up all day.
• Wear comfortable shoes--gym shoes are preferred.  We will still have gym class and recess.
• Costumes must be school appropriate--NO violent or gory costumes, such as Freddy, Jason, etc.  However, skeletons, witches, Dracula, etc. are fine.

       Thank you in advance for your cooperation.  This should be a "spooky day" for all.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Recycling at St. Cletus

       We are happy to report that we are taking recycling at St. Cletus School to a new level!  We will now begin recycling our lunch waste, which includes empty milk cartons, some hot lunch containers, and other recyclable materials. Your children will watch a video explaining what is recyclable.  

       We will also be starting an Ecology Club, which will be open to students in 5th-8th grades. The club will meet 4-5- times per year during lunch/recess. Students in the club will help the school's effort to recycle and to make everyone more environmentally aware of how our actions affect our beautiful Earth.

       Please see our Flyer for more information and/or to register.

St. Cletus Girls Scouts Coat Drive

       The 7th grade Girl Scouts troop is collecting new or gently used men's and women's winter coats for the St. Vincent de Paul Center in Chicago.  Please drop off coats in the Morrissey Hall lobby now through Friday, November 7.  Thank you for your support!

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

       Tonight is the last night for this D4D event.  The required flyer went home in last week's family envelope.  Enjoy dinner and/or drinks and socialize with other St. Cletus School and Parish families at Cafe Salsa in Countryside.

       You may also download/print their Flyer here.

       The 6th grade began their annual service project on October 14, and it will run through October 31.  They will collect used prescription eyewear for the local Lion's Club chapter.  If you have anything lying around your house that you don't use anymore, please feel free to stop by and drop them in one of our collection boxes.

     --Prescription glasses (youth or adult)

     --Readers

     --Sunglasses (prescription or non-prescription)

       This year, 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.

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

       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.

November is Re-enrollment Month

       Yes, the time is nearly here to re-enroll your children for the 2015-16 school year!  Our on-line re-enrollment form plus payment of your deposit through FACTS Management will be similar to last year's re-enrollment process.  We do ask that you NOT DELAY in responding to our request to re-enroll.  We look forward to serving YOU in 2015-16!

Aftercare Notifications

       Please contact the school office NO LATER THAN 2:00 p.m. for Aftercare notifications.  The office needs plenty of time to get your messages to your child(ren)'s teachers.

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

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

Milk Billing

       The billing for milk charges were 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.  There will be 30 days from date of posting 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. 

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] 

Attention All Fall Athletes

       Team sports pictures (Morrissey Hall) will be on Wednesday, October 22, at the following times:

     JV Football                                  5:00 p.m.

            Varsity Football                           5:15 p.m.

            Cross Country                             5:30 p.m.

            5th Grade Girls Volleyball         5:30 p.m.

            6th Grade Girls Volleyball         5:45 p.m.

            Cheerleading                              5:45 p.m.

            7th Grade Girls Basketball        6:00 p.m.

            8th Grade Girls Basketball        6:00 p.m.

       Picture-ordering envelopes were sent home last week.  Please turn them in on picture day.

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 

Target's Take Charge of Education Program

       Shop at Target and support our school.  Read their Flyer to see how!

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/22:       Dining for Dollars, Cafe Salsa; 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.; flyer is required 

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

                  Development Day)

11/4:         School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Rectory basement 

11/5:         Welcome Wednesday Open House, 8:00-10:00 a.m.; Pre-K through 1st grade

                  classrooms; enter through flagpole doors

11/11:       All-School, Veterans Day Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

11/12:       Welcome Wednesday Open House, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Pre-K through 1st grade

                  classrooms; enter through flagpole doors

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education": Link to Monthly Newsletter 

Partners in Faith: Link to October Newsletter

Montini Catholic High School Open House

       Montini Catholic High School will host an Open House tonight, 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.

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.      

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.

Lions Wrestling Club

       This program offered at Lyons Township is for beginners and accomplished competitive athletes. The program sign-up and start date are coming soon.  More information can be obtained at Lions Wresting Club.

Right Fit "Fright Open House"

       Sunday, November 2, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

       7101 S. Adams Street, Unit # 7, Willowbrook, IL

       Enjoy a day of FREE clinics, FREE workouts, sports and fitness challenges, prizes, products, demos, and more!      

       Website: Right Fit

       Phone:   (630) 850-4050

Celtics Juniors Winter Sessions

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

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