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November 5, 2014

    

Dear Parents,

 

We have been hard at work planning for next school year already.  We formed a committee of teachers to look at our curriculum cycle so we can update each subject area with new textbooks and materials every five years.  The budgeting process for 2015-16 begins this month.  Starting Thursday, November 13, we will ask each family to re-enroll for next school year.  This will help guide the budgeting process.  It's important to re-enroll as soon as possible to secure your place and give us a good estimation for tuition dollars, as this will be a strong basis for our tuition base for next school year. 

 

We will open up registration for non-school families in mid-December.  You are the best marketers of our school, so please spread the word.  Invite neighbors and families to visit us and fill out an application.

 

On another note, Ms.Hayes, Ms. Lewandowski, and I will be out of the building Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week.  St. Cletus School will be honored at festivities in Washington, D.C.  The three of us will be present to accept our Blue Ribbon Award.  We are very excited!  In our absence, Fr. Bob will oversee the school with the help of Christy Schaefer (1st grade teacher).

 

Reminder...make good use of our Manna Program.  It is a win-win for you and for our school!  Please join our Manna chairperson tonight, November 5, to learn how to navigate the new website: ShopWithScrip.com.  You will learn how to register, set up a PrestoPay account, purchase gift cards, create e-cards (ScripNow), and reload gift cards.  They are offering an evening session at 7:00 p.m. tonight in Room 213, which will run approximately one hour.  For questions, please e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513.

 

Blessings to all,

   

Jolene Hillgoth

President

 

  
SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS

Dining for Dollars, November 10-12

       The next St. Cletus D4D event will be at Aurelio's in La Grange on November 10, 11, and 12, from 11:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.  Stop by for lunch, dinner, or just to socialize. The offer is good for dine-in, carry-out, and delivery!  A Flyer is required at the time of purchase.  Flyers will go home in this week's family envelope, and a link will soon be available on our Parent page.  We hope to see you there to support St. Cletus FSA programs. 

Parent/Teacher Conferences, November 25 

       See Letter from Margaret Hayes 

Ladies' Night, Sponsored by the FSA

       On Thursday, November 13, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., meet your lady friends and family at Alixandra Collections, 126 Calendar Court, downtown La Grange.

       Start your holiday shopping early and enjoy some gal time. Wine and cheese will be provided, plus take advantage of 20% off your purchases.  Please bring a Thanksgiving boxed or canned food item for entrance.  Otherwise, it is $5.00 at the door.  (Food items will be donated to the St. Cletus Food Pantry.)  C'mon Ladies! Call Robin Bourjaily with questions at (708) 705-0505.

St. Cletus Book Fair

       Score a good book at the St. Cletus Book Fair this November 23-25.  Kate Hannigan, author of "Cupcake Cousins" and "The Good Fun Book," will be visiting our Book Fair on Sunday, November 23, at 3:15 p.m.  Ms. Hannigan has also authored two more books being released this spring.  Book Fair dates & times are:

               November 23, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Kate Hannigan starting at 3:15 p.m.

               November 24, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

               November 25, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

       Check out the Anderson website and order books all year long at ABC Fairs.

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 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.

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 are 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.

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!

Volunteers Still Needed

       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.

NOTES/REMINDERS

Lands' End Sale Until November 11

       Enjoy 30% off, plus free shipping on orders over $50.00.  (The Lands' End website shows 25% off, but school families will receive 30%.)

       Promo Code:  Family

       PIN:                1800

       Website:         Lands' End

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]  

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 

 

Target's Take Charge of Education Program

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

 

Market Day 

Order forms are due to school by this 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.

 

NOVEMBER IS MANNA MONTH!

       Referral Program

            Help us get the word out about how Manna can save you money on tuition. Current Manna customers/families who refer St. Cletus families to sign up for our website (and order at least $200) are eligible for a $10 gift card of their choice. Fill out the referral coupon and send it to the school office (see this week's Manna flyer). Offer expires Friday, December 19.

       Keep your eyes on the School Scoop, Wednesday envelope, and your e-mails to learn how Manna can work for you.

       Raffle

            New families who sign up and place an order of at least $200 at ShopWithScrip between Monday, October 27, and Sunday, November 30, will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card of your choice. 

       ShopwithScripTutorial Sessions

            Please join us on Wednesday, November 5, to learn how to navigate the new website: ShopWithScrip.  We will learn how to register, set up a PrestoPay account, purchase gift cards, create e-cards (ScripNow), and reload gift cards.  We are offering an evening session at 7:00 p.m. in Room 213.  The session will run approximately one hour.  For questions, please e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513.

 

       Next Manna order:       Monday, November 10 

       Next Cash & Carries:  Saturday, November 8, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass and

                                                 Sunday, November 9, after all the Masses, in the

                                                 Church Narthex

       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, Fanta, Barq's, Fresca, Pibb, Mello Yello, FUZE, Seagram's, and TaB.

 

Box Tops for Education  

       Below are our classroom winners this fall.  Each class will receive a treat.  

                August Winner - Ms. Gearen's class

               September Winner - Ms. Kasl's class

               October Winner - Mr. Kittlaus' class 

       Please remember to ask your friends and family to save their Box Tops!  Every Box Top donated to our school is worth ten cents. We earned over $2,000 last year.  If you have questions about the Box Tops program, or if your student would like to earn service hours counting 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.  The contest ends December 31, 2014.
       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

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

11/14:       Dress Down Day, by Student Council, Bring $1.00 

11/19:       FSA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Room 213 

11/19:       Welcome Wednesday Open House, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Pre-K through 1st grade

                  classrooms; enter through flagpole doors

11/21:       Report cards go home

11/23:       Book Fair, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall 

11/24:       Book Fair, 8:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall

11/25:       Book Fair, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall

11/25:       All-School Prayer Service, 9:00 a.m., Church

                 Early Dismissal: 11:30 a.m.

                 Parent/Teacher Conferences: 12:30-8:00 p.m.

11/26-28:  NO School: Thanksgiving Break

BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education": Link to Monthly Newsletter 

 

Partners in Faith: Link to November Newsletter 

COMMUNITY EVENTS/OTHER NEWS

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.

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