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SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS                             February 4, 2015
Only Four Weeks Until the "Lei'd Back Luau" on March 7th!

       We are still looking for event sponsors and accepting Auction donations.  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

2015 Luau T-Shirts are Now on Sale

        With your t-shirt purchase, your student will get four Dress Down Days to sport their totally radical t-shirt!  Don't delay...orders must be returned to the office by this Thursday, February 5, to take advantage of all four Dress Down Days!  Click HERE for details and the order form.

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 Donation."  Include your name, mailing address, and phone number with your donation.

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

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!

Graduation Photo Retake Day

       All photo proofs are due to the school office by Friday, February 6.  If you would like a photo retake, please send the photo proofs to the office and include a $10.00 payment for the retake.  (Checks should be payable to "Van Gogh School Photographers.")  Parents of retake students or students who were absent on Graduation Photo Day: please e-mail Mary Lee Krieger and request that the student's name be added to the retake list.  On Retake Day, be sure to follow dress code guidelines as indicated in the handbook.  If the student has gym class, send his/her gym uniform to change into after the photo session.  Otherwise, the student may bring a school uniform or remain in dress-up attire for the day.

       Graduation Photo Retake Day is Tuesday, February 24.

St. Cletus Fine Arts Series Fundraiser

       Don't miss "Cabaret: Dueling Pianos" in Morrissey Hall this Friday, February 6.  Doors open at 7:30 p.m.  Reserve your tickets on-line for $35.00 or pay $40.00 at the door.  Tony is back--you don't want to miss this!

       Click HERE to reserve your tickets on-line.

Hot Lunch Program--Order Now! 

       Click HERE to place your hot lunch order for the third trimester.

Valentine's Day Parties

       Sign up to help at the Valentine's Day parties for pre-school through 5th grade.  Please click HERE to volunteer!

TGIF Dance, 7th & 8th Grade Students

       The 7th and 8th Grade TGIF Dance will be on Friday, February 20, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall. The theme is "Mardi Gras Ball."  Permission slips are due by Wednesday, February 11.  Please note a time change in the volunteer chaperone shifts.  The first shift is 6:45-8:00 p.m., and the second shift is 8:00-9:15 p.m.

       Go to TGIF Flyer.

Save the Date--Family Pasta Night

       Wednesday, February 11, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. is "That's Amore Family Pasta Night," sponsored by the FSA.

       It's not too late--the RSVP deadline has been changed to Thursday, February 5.  Click HERE to read the flyer.

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.

NOTES/REMINDERS

2014 Tax Information for Tuition Paid

       2014 tuition paid (for tax filing) can now be easily accessed through your FACTS Management account, effective immediately.  This year there will be no tax letters going home to school families.  You may access your tuition paid record through FACTS Management as follows:

  1. Visit your FACTS account and click on your "Payment Plan" for the 2014-2015 School Year;
  2. Under "Activity Details," click on the "Payments" tab;
  3. On the right side of the screen, click on "View Printable Payment Summary";
  4. Select the year you want to show for tuition paid;
  5. On the right side of the screen, click on the "Print" link to print your summary.

       This tax report shows all tuition paid in 2014 for the 2013-14, 2014-15, and 2015-16 school years.  If you have any questions, please contact the school office. 

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]  

ATHLETICS

Attention All Winter Athletes

       Winter team sports pictures will be taken on Wednesday, February 18, in Morrissey Hall at the times listed below.  Picture order envelopes will be sent home in the future.

       7th grade girls volleyball         5:00 p.m.

       6th grade boys basketball       5:00 p.m.

       6th grade girls basketball        5:15 p.m.

       8th grade boys basketball       5:15 p.m.

       8th grade girls volleyball         5:30 p.m.

       5th grade boys basketball       5:30 p.m.

       5th grade girls basketball        5:45 p.m.

       7th grade boys basketball       5:45 p.m.

 

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 (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!

 

Market Day 

       Any questions about Market Day, please call Lupe McKeehan at (312) 823-9152.  

       Go to On-line Ordering.

 

MANNA: Gift Cards for Education

      New Year's Resolution: please consider changing your password for your ShopwithScrip.com account for the new year.

            For questions about the Manna program, please e-mail Rosanne Welenc or call (630) 306-1513. 

       Next Manna Order:    Monday, February 9

       Next Cash & Carry:   T/B/A

       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  

       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
       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

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

2/12/15:   Auction T-Shirt Dress Down Day 

2/12/15:   Pre-K through Grade 5 Valentine's Day Parties, 2:00 p.m. 

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

2/16/15:   NO SCHOOL: Presidents' Day

2/18/15:   All-School Mass, Ash Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., Church

2/18/15:   FSA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Room 213, Education Building

2/20/15:   Auction T-Shirt Dress Down Day

2/24/15:   Graduation Photo Retakes

2/25/15:   Welcome Wednesday, Early Childhood Open House, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

                (Enter through the flagpole doors.)

2/25/15:   Band Concert, 7:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall  

2/27/15:   Auction T-Shirt Dress Down Day

BULLETINS/NEWSLETTERS

Archdiocesan "Partners in Education": Link to Monthly Newsletter

 

Partners in Faith: Link to February Newsletter

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS/OTHER NEWS

Montini Catholic High School Placement Exam

       Saturday, February 14, 8:00 a.m., 19W070 16th Street, Lombard 

       On Thursday, February 12, Montini is also hosting a "Meet Montini" breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and an Information Night at 7:00 p.m.  E-mail Kim Richmond for more information.

La Grange Babe Ruth Baseball

       In-person registration will be held on Monday, February 9, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.  This takes place at the Babe Ruth building, located behind the backstop of the north field at Sedgwick Park.  Additional information may be found at LG Babe Ruth Baseball.

District 106 Pre-School Screening, Children Ages 3 to 5

       Friday, February 20, Highlands Elementary School

       Appointments required: January 26-February 13; call (708) 485-3041

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