It Was a GREAT Night to Remember!

       Morrissey Hall was aglow with excitement as hundreds of St. Cletus fun seekers and friends from neighboring communities celebrated together at the annual 2015 St. Cletus Spring Auction on Saturday, March 7.

       Delicious food with a unique Hawaiian flair, including an authentic pig roast, was served throughout the evening. The Polynesian-style band "Makani" entertained the guests as talented hula dancers performed songs and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Samoa.  Makani's lovely performers, bright-colored costumes, and rich Hawaiian flavor inspired thoughts of warm, sunny days and the hope for spring's arrival.

       As the festivities progressed, the main event of the evening--our silent and live auctions--offered guests an opportunity to bid and win a variety of outstanding, valuable prizes while raising some much-appreciated funds for our school.*        

      A big THANK YOU goes to St. Cletus School parents, Jim & Nikki Gorman and Tim & Jen O'Brien, who took on the vital role of organizing and running this important event.  Thank you also to the countless volunteers who helped to plan and make this event a big success!

       The 2015 St. Cletus Spring Auction was an exceptional party and, without a doubt, a GREAT night to remember!

*Fundraising totals will be announced when they become available.

More Auction Opportunities

       There is still time to sign up for the Auction Sign-up Parties.  Visit Auction Parties to register.

               March Madness Party, Item # 208, March 28 at 4:00 p.m., $30.00 per person, hosted by Ann and Brendan Foley, Stefani and Rick Shanley, Robin and Chris Bourjaily, Eileen and Brad Dorchinecz, and Jana Svec and Jim Ludden

               Ladies Night Out: Backyard Bash, Item # 210, June 5 at 7:00 p.m., $50.00 per person, hosted by Allison Sloan, Katie Ketchum, Cindy Wasz, Patty Burke, Holly Lavorato, Kate Hennessy, and Wendy Koziol

               Wisconsin Fishing Trip, Item # 211, June 19-22, $200.00 per person

               Pub Crawl, Item # 209, September 19 at 7:00 p.m., $25.00 per person

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!

2015-16 Tuition Rates are Now Available

       Please read the 2015-16 Letter from Mrs. Jolene Hillgoth.

       See the 2015-16 Tuition Rates Schedule.

       A hard copy of the letter with tuition rates is going home in this week's family envelope.

Uniform Exchange, Lost & Found, and Spirit Wear Sale

       On Friday, March 13, during Parent-Teacher Conferences, our Uniform Exchange will be available in the Morrissey Hall lobby, starting at 12:30 p.m.  Feel free to "shop for free" and bring in items you no longer need.  (You do not need to bring items in order to shop.)

       Please check our Lost & Found, which will also be available on Friday.  There are some good-quality items that need their homes! 

       Our Spirit Wear will also be available for purchase on Friday in the Morrissey Hall lobby.  Go Cardinals!

More Dates for Dining for Dollars at Little Joe's!

       Little Joe's has extended our D4D to include today, Wednesday, March 11, and tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, from 3:00-7:00 p.m.  Eat dinner, grab a snack, or just come out to socialize with St. Cletus friends.  Please remember to bring your FLYER.  A percentage of all sales will help fund St. Cletus programs.  We hope to see you there!

        Celebrate Mass with

         St. Cletus Families

       Read the Flyer for details. 

Easter Egg Hunt

       The Easter Bunny will be hopping your way on Saturday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. in Morrissey Hall!  The Easter Egg Hunt is open to pre-school through third grade and is promised to be a most eggs-ellent time!  R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, March 25, by clicking HERE.

       Be sure to enter our Coloring Contest!  Get those crayons sharpened and submit your colored picture to the school office by Wednesday, March 25.  One winner will be chosen from each classroom.  Pre-school and kindergarten winners will receive an Easter surprise, and first, second, and third grade winners will receive a Dress Down Day.  Look for the pictures to come home in this week's Wednesday envelope, or download and print the pictures below:

        Pre-K / Kdg.

        Grades 1-3

       EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: on a first-come, first-served basis, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders can volunteer for service hours.  Ten (10) volunteers are needed on the day of the Egg Hunt to help set up, coordinate, and clean up.  E-mail Kathy O'Toole if you are interested.

St. Cletus School Presents "Aladdin"

       Tickets are now selling fast and are limited for each show.  Please order your tickets quickly in order to reserve your spot(s) for St. Cletus School's production of Disney's "Aladdin"!

       Performances are Wednesday, March 18, at 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m.; and Friday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m.  Doors open one-half hour prior to the show. Saving seats is not allowed, and ticket holders must be present to secure their seats.

       Tickets are $6.00 each and may be purchased by clicking HERE.  Send your order form with payment in an envelope labeled "Aladdin Play Tickets" to the school office.  Checks should be made payable to "St. Cletus School." You will receive a confirmation e-mail, and your family name will be on a check-in list at the door on the day you attend.

       Questions? Please e-mail Amy Cranny or call (708) 354-1812.

Save the Date--Saturday, March 21

       The St. Cletus Roller Skating Party will be on Saturday, March 21, at Fleetwood Roller Rink in Summit, and students in grades 4-8 are invited to attend.  Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., and we are asking parents to pick up at 7:30 p.m.  Parents are welcome to stay if they choose.  Pre-sale tickets will go on sale during lunch on March 2 and will be $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.  It's a great way to get the kids out of the house for a few hours!

Yearbook Ordering

       Ordering for this year's school yearbook has begun.  Click HERE to complete the on-line order form.  Please complete the order form one time for each student who will receive a yearbook.  E-mail Mr. Kittlaus or Mrs. Doyle with any questions.

Band Boosters Officers Needed for 2015-16

       Our Band Boosters' president, Julie Fatora, and secretary, Rose Dostal, will be resigning their positions at the end of this school year.  These positions will need to be filled by parent volunteers.  For details about duties involved, questions you may have, or to be considered for one of these positions, please e-mail Rose Dostal.

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. 

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!