December 17, 2014

Dear Parents,

This is truly a wonderful time of year as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.  The classrooms and hallways are bursting with a sense of jubilant anticipation and holiday warmth.  Students are donning their most radiant smiles as they look forward to family celebrations and, of course, their long-awaited holiday break.

Please join us for some beautiful music at our Band Concert tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.  Remember our Student Council sponsored "Christmas Wear" Dress Down Day tomorrow--please bring $1.00 for "Operation Enduring Care." 

Be sure to join us at our all-school Mass on Friday, December 19, at 9:00 a.m. in church.  Our kindergarten and 8^th grade students have been busy practicing and preparing for a very special pre-Christmas celebration.

May your holidays be warm and festive; may your break be restful and entertaining; and may your children return to school in January with the same radiant smiles they are wearing today.

Christmas and New Year's Blessings,

Margaret M. Hayes           Jolene Hillgoth

Principal                              President

Blue Ribbon Christmas Ornament Sale

       This beautiful ornament is on sale now!  Ornaments have arrived and may be purchased in the school office.

        If you ordered on-line and did not pay, please send your money to the office now.  Don't miss out!  We only have a limited supply! 

Dress Down Day is Tomorrow, December 18

       There will be a Christmas-themed Dress Down Day on Thursday, December 18.  Students should bring in $1.00 in order to dress down; all proceeds will go to "Operation Enduring Care."  This charity assists wounded soldiers in their transition from the battlefield back to the community.

Support Our Annual Fund

       The Annual Fund drive is off to a great start.  Please click HERE and make your donation to support our school!

Roller Skating Party, Open to Grades 4-8

       The St. Cletus Roller Skating Party will be held on Monday, December 29, at Fleetwood Roller Rink in Summit and is open to students in grades 4-8.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and we are asking parents to pick up at 9:00 p.m.  Parents are welcome to stay if they choose.

       Pre-sale tickets will be sold during lunch for $6.00 per student.  Tickets sold at the door will be $8.00.  Students may bring their own skates or rent them at the rink for $3.00.

Erin Potts Tournament, January 30-February 1

     Letter from the Potts family 

     T-Shirt Order Form 

Save the Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015

       The 2015 Spring Auction is going to be a "Lei'd Back Luau" and is shaping up to be a GREAT party!  Look for more information and tickets sales in January.

       Don't forget to turn in your Grandparent Letter - Participation Form by this Friday, December 19.  Forms went home in last week's family envelope.  This letter campaign is an important part of our Spring Auction fundraiser, raising nearly 10% of our goal last year.

Kate Hannigan Books For Sale

       We have additional copies of Kate Hannigan books available for sale.  Kate Hannigan is the author who visited our school during the Book Fair last month.  The books available are "Cupcake Cousins" for $16.99 and "The Good Fun Book" for $15.95.  Some of the copies are autographed.  Please send an e-mail to Ms. Delaney if you are interested in purchasing these books.  Thank you for your support of our Book Fair!

FSA's "Winter Fest," Friday, January 9

       Attention families of preschool through third grade students: don't forget to submit your Winter Fest R.S.V.P. by Friday, December 19.  Winter Fest is Friday, January 9, 2015, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.  Please consider helping out by volunteering your time and/or donating to the event.  We still have MANY student service volunteer slots available as well as slots for parents to help that evening.  Any questions, please e-mail Lupe McKeehan or call (312) 823-9152. 

       Click on THIS LINK and sign up to help and/or bring in a much-needed item to ensure Winter Fest's success.  This link is also for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to sign up for service hours.

2015-16 Re-Enrollment (Current Families)

       School families received an e-mail/letter from Mrs. Hillgoth and Ms. Hayes with instructions for on-line re-enrollment and a link to the FACTS Management site for your $50.00 deposit.

       Please Note: to prevent late fees, we scheduled the re-enrollment deposit due date for May 2015.  Auto Pay families' accounts are scheduled to withdraw this payment in May, unless you schedule it sooner. So, we are asking all families, including those using Auto Pay, to schedule your deposit now.  Please visit your FACTS Incidental Expenses account and open the 2015-16 school year to make your payment. 

       St. Cletus School enrollment is now open to the general public, and class openings are available to all on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you haven't re-enrolled, please do so now.  Thank you for your timely re-enrollment!

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]  

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 (630) 325-2300

       Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (630) 856-9000

       Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital (708) 245-9000

       All Around Amusement (815) 725-2323

       Annella Family 

       Bannerville USA, Inc. (630) 455-0304

       CJ Wilson Mazda of Countryside (708) 354-2700

       Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/Dave Sipek (708) 352-4840

       Friends of the Capital Campaign

       Hallowell & James Funeral Home (708) 352-6500

       JH Web Marketing, Inc. (708) 352-7417

       Bill Jacobs Land Rover Hinsdale (630) 615-5712

       Lumes Pancake House/Bona Pit/Klapsis Family (773) 233-2323

       Royal Envelope (773) 376-1212

       R.W.S. Landscaping & Lawncare (708) 489-6333

       Southwest Town Mechanical (708) 460-7330

       Mark and Margaret Bentley

       Hurley Construction (630) 660-3558

       Lagunitas Brewing Co.

       Ledo's Pizza (708) 354-4500

       El Patron A Modern Taqueria (773) 677-0629

       Windy City Music (708) 588-0001

Target's Take Charge of Education Program

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

DATES TO REMEMBER

December 17:      Band Concert, 7:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall

December 18:      Dress Down Day: "Christmas Wear"; Bring $1.00 for "Operation

                             Enduring Care"

December 19:      All-School Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

December 22 -

January 2, 2015:  NO SCHOOL: Christmas and New Year's Break

January 5:            Classes Resume 

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education": Link to Monthly Newsletter

Partners in Faith: Link to December Newsletter

Nazareth Academy 2014 Entrance Exam

       Saturday, January 10, 2015, 8:00 a.m.

       Please bring two #2 pencils.  $25.00 exam fee; no calculators; no pre-registration required.  Exam concludes at 11:30 a.m.

       Optional parent gathering: 8:15-9:15 a.m. (Q & A session with refreshments)

Montini Catholic High School's Placement Exam

       When:     January 10, 2015, 8:00 a.m.

District 105 Preschool Screening

       Friday, January 9, 2015 

       Go to Flyer for details.

Scoop Article 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 publishing 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