Dear Parents,

Well, it may be cold outside, but the sun is surely beautiful as I write this letter.  We are hearty stock here at St. Cletus and made it through our first polar vortex of 2015.  Thank you for all your support, and here's to sunny, warmer days ahead.

Thanks to FSA for the fabulous Winter Fest.  A good time was had by all!  I hope to see you Friday at Cardinal Pursuit!  Many of our students took the high school entrance exam at neighborhood Catholic schools last Saturday.  Best wishes to all of them as they wait to hear about acceptance to these wonderful institutions. 

Thanks to everyone who purchased Blue Ribbon ornaments before Christmas.  We have a few left if anyone would still like to buy one.  Take some time to read the Scoop this week--it has information about many upcoming events, including a spaghetti dinner and our "Lei'd Back Luau"!  These are sure to be great events you won't want to miss.  Have a good week and stay warm.

Sincerely,

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

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!

Red & White Game Schedule, January 30

       First Grade          9:10-9:40 a.m.

       Second Grade    9:45-10:15 a.m.

       Third Grade        10:20-10:50 a.m.

       Fourth Grade     10:55-11:25 a.m.

       Fifth Grade         12:25-12:55 p.m.

       Sixth Grade        1:00-1:30 p.m.

       Seventh Grade  1:30-2:00 p.m.

       Eighth Grade      2:00-2:40 p.m.      

Save the Date

       Wednesday, February 11, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. is "That's Amore Family Pasta Night," sponsored by the FSA.  More information will follow in next week's family envelope!          

Trivia Night

       Come One, Come All to St. Cletus (Morrissey Hall) on January 16 for our annual Trivia Night!  Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

       Form a team of 8-12 players and compete for the coveted title of "St. Cletus Trivia Master."  The cost is only $10.00 per person, payable at the door.  All proceeds will benefit the St. Cletus Athletic Association.

       Bring your own food and drink and hang out with friends on this fun-filled evening.  Reserve your table today by e-mailing Chris Bourjaily.

ALOHA!  The "Lei'd Back Luau" Spring Auction is Only Seven Weeks Away!

       Please plan to join your friends and fellow Cardinal parents on March 7 at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of fun! 

       We are in need of Auction donations and event sponsors!  Please consider making a contribution to our event.  If you are interested in volunteering on a planning committee or at the event, e-mail Nikki Gorman. 

       Download Letter & Sponsorship Form

       Download Auction Donation Form

       Go to Auction Website

Spring Auction Wine Cellar Raffle

       Aloha!  We need your help in building the St. Cletus Community Wine Cellar for the Instant Wine Cellar Raffle.  We will be selling corks for $50.00 per cork.  The winner, to be chosen during the Lei'd Back Luau Spring Auction on March 7, will receive 50 bottles of fine wine valued at over $1,200!

       In order to make the Raffle a success, we need your help.  We are requesting donations of bottles of wine (red or white) with a price tag of $25.00 and up.  Wine donations may be dropped off at the Carons' home at 5645 S. Madison Avenue in Countryside or in the St. Cletus school office.

       Don't have time to shop?  No problem.  We are also accepting monetary donations and will purchase the wine on your behalf.  Please send donations to the school office in an envelope marked "Wine Raffle."  Include your name, mailing address, and phone number with your donation.

       If you have any questions, please e-mail Mr. and Mrs. Caron.

Erin Potts Tournament, January 30-February 1

     Letter from the Potts family 

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.

School Supplemental Supplies

       It is now time for families with children in grades pre-k through 7 whose last name begins with N through Z to bring in your supplemental supplies indicated on the 2014-2015 School Supply List.  First grade does not require any supplemental supplies, and eighth grade families brought in their supplies at start of school in August.

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

1-16-15:  Cardinal Pursuit, 7:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall

1-19-15:  NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

1-20-15:  All-School Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

1-21-15:  FSA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Room 213, Education Building

1-25-15:  Catholic Schools Week Open House, 9:30 a.m. Mass, Church; 10:30 a.m.

                until 12:30 p.m. Open House, Education Building

2/2/15:     All-School Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

2/3/15:     School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Rectory

2/11/15:   Family Pasta Night, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall

2/13/15:   NO SCHOOL, Staff Development Day

2/16/15:   NO SCHOOL: Presidents' Day 

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education": Link to Monthly Newsletter

Partners in Faith: Link to January Newsletter

Early Childhood and Technology

       Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

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