Don't Miss Out on the Biggest Party of the Year!

       Time is running out . . . . . RSVP to the "Lei'd Back Luau" by this Friday, February 13!

       Visit the Auction Website for donation forms and to purchase your tickets.

       This is your LAST CHANCE to get your one-of-a-kind 2015 Auction t-shirt.  Orders must be received in the school office by Thursday, February 12, and your Cardinal will still enjoy three Dress Down Days! Click HERE for the t-shirt order form. 

       We are still looking for event sponsors and accepting Auction and wine donations (see Wine Cellar Raffle article below).  Please bring your donations in to the school office by Thursday, February 12.

       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 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 is Tuesday, February 24

       If you have not turned in your graduation photo proofs, please do so immediately.  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.")  Note: your retake payment must be submitted in advance of retake day.

       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.

Girl Scouts Need Your Help

       The 6th grade St. Cletus Girl Scouts are partnering up with the Notre Dame Football team for a children's collection drive.  The ND Football team is traveling to Haiti for spring break and needs items for school children there.  Items being collected are: new or gently used child-size polo shirts; school supplies such as pencils, pens, paper, and notebooks; and sports balls (volleyballs, basketballs and soccer balls). 

       Students should bring donated items to their classrooms.  The collection drive  ends on Friday, February 20.  The classroom with the most participation will win ice cream sundaes for all! 

Hot Lunch Program--Order Now! 

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.

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!

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. 

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.

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]  

All 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students--It's Time for Track and Field

       The 2015 Track and Field season is just around the corner.  If your child is interested in joining the team and hasn't yet signed up, e-mail Liz Valdes to be added to the roster and receive future parent communications.  Pre-season indoor instructional sessions for new athletes will begin in the next few weeks, and outdoor practice will begin in mid-March (after the spring musical).  If you have any questions about the Track and Field program, contact Liz Valdes. 

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 and a flyer were sent home last week.

       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.

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!