October 29, 2014

Welcome Wednesdays, Early Childhood 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,   8:00-10:00 a.m.

                   November 12, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

                   November 19, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

       See our Flyer!

Lands' End School Contest 

       Win a 3-D printer for our school!  Click HERE for details. 

November Concert Performance

       St. Cletus is excited to announce its next concert, sponsored by the Fine Arts Series.  The University of Illinois Black Chorus, conducted by Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, will perform at St. Cletus Church on Sunday, November 16, at 4:00 p.m.

       Extra credit in music class will be offered to St. Cletus students who attend this free performance. Show your programs to Mrs. Van De Voort.

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), to the school office no later than Monday, November 3.  Please include your reason for wanting the retake.

       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!!

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!

       The 6th grade's annual service project 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)

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]  

Attention All Football Players

       Football equipment return is on Wednesday, October 29, from 5:00-5:45 p.m. for JV and 5:45-6:30 p.m. for Varsity.

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

10/31:       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

11/19:       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

Benet Academy Catholic Benedictine College Prep High School

       Junior high families are welcome to attend fall open houses on Sunday, November 2, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and/or Tuesday, November 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Guided tours will be provided by student ambassadors the moment you arrive.  Teachers, staff, students, and parents will be available to answer questions.  No need to register for this event.  For more information, call the Recruitment Office at (630) 719-2814 or (630) 719-2824.

Montini Catholic High School Open House

       Montini Catholic High School will host an Open House on Thursday, November 13.  Doors 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 at (630) 627-6930, x182.

Lyons Township Soccer Club Winter Academy

       Registration is now open. We have an 8-week program of fun skills games and a final week of our popular "FUNFEST!" soccer celebration that is open for Pre-K to 4th grade players.  All players are coached by professional coaches, and the program is all about fun and development. 

       For more information, visit LTSCWA or e-mail M. Hodgson.

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.

Center for Gifted

       Winter programs early discount until November 24--enter code "EARLY."

       Go to CenterForGifted website.

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.

Chicago Volleyball Academy, 8th Grade Students

       Tryouts will be held for 14U-17U teams on Wednesday, October 29, and Sunday, November 2.

       We are also happy to announce that we are adding an additional team in each age group.  Therefore, we are inviting any 11U-13U who has not yet gone to a tryout or committed to another club to come to our tryouts this week.

       Chicago Volleyball Academy's practice facility is in Burr Ridge. The Club season runs from November 15 until May 15. Please visit our website at: Chicago Volleyball Academy to review all the forms and information.

       Questions?  Call Michael Wojnicki at (630) 660-5791.

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