April 15, 2015 

Dear Parents,

Please join us at our "State of the School" on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.  We will discuss our accomplishments and talk about the future of our school.  There will be time for questions and answers.  We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Margaret Hayes              Jolene Hillgoth

Principal                           President

Support Our Annual Fund

       The Annual Fund drive will end on June 30.  So far we have raised $27,608.  Our goal is $30,000.  We only need about $2,400 to reach our goal!  No gift is too small.  Please consider making a donation to support our school.  Submit your check (payable to "St. Cletus School") to the school office, or click HERE to pay on-line.  Thank you!

More Spring Auction Opportunities 

       There is still time to sign up for the Auction Sign-up Parties.  Read this Flyer for Party details.  The on-line Auction site is now closed.  Please R.S.V.P. to the person(s) listed on the flyer and send in payment to the school office marked "Spring Auction."

       The St. Cletus School Board is committed to the goals of Catholic education and the continued advancement of St. Cletus School.  We welcome all parishioners to be a part of this process by e-mailing your resume to School Board by April 24.

FSA Needs You!

       The St. Cletus Family School Association is looking to fill the following positions for the 2015-16 school year: vice president, secretary, and treasurer.  Please e-mail Robin Bourjaily or Nikki Gorman if you are interested.  This is a great way to get involved at St. Cletus, and we would love to have you!

Student Volunteers Needed Sunday, April 19

       Nazareth Academy is holding their second annual Roadrunner Dash 5K walk/run and is looking for St. Cletus students to work the water stations.  Students must arrive at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday morning and stay until 10:00 a.m.  Please e-mail Robin Bourjaily for more information or to volunteer.      

Vacation Bible School

       Get ready for an exciting adventure this summer!  VBS is back at St. Cletus.  Join us for "EVEREST," the fun, interactive way to spend your summer vacation!

       Our VBS will be held June 15-19, from 9 a.m. until 12:00 noon.  Children who will be in 4-yr.-old pre-school through 3rd grade for the next academic year are welcome to register.

       The fee for VBS is $35.00 per child or $60.00 for two children.  Registration forms are available on the Parish Website or in the school office.

       Enrollment is limited, so make sure you sign up on April 11 or 12 or as soon as possible!  If you have a child in jr. high or high school, we need volunteers to be teen leaders for VBS!  All teens and adults interested in volunteering should contact the RE Office at (708) 352-2383.  

Pass It On Donation Challenge

       Beginning April 1, Student Council is encouraging all St. Cletus students, teachers, and families to donate items (clothing and household goods) to Goodwill.  Goodwill is hosting a competition during the month of April.  The school with the greatest number of items donated will receive a visit from Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp!  Students may bring the items in to school and add them to their classroom's collection box, or the items may be taken directly to your nearest Goodwill location.  If the items are taken directly to Goodwill, simply indicate our school name (St. Cletus), city (La Grange), and number of items donated on the slip provided to you by the Goodwill Donation attendant.

       We will collect items at school up until April 30.  Only donations made between April 1 and April 30 will count!  Besides trying to win a visit from a Chicago Blackhawks champion, it's a great way for St. Cletus to support our neighboring communities.  If you have any questions, e-mail Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Gridelli,  or Sra. Hanson.  Thank you in advance for all of your help!

       Click HERE for contest details.

Earth Day Video Contest

       Local students are invited to create a video that is three minutes or shorter and shows what people in the La Grange area can do to protect the environment.  The creator(s) of the most inspiring video will win an earth-friendly prize.  Participants can visit Go Green La Grange for more information.

  Celebrate Mass with St. Cletus families.

  See Flyer for details.   

2015-16 Tuition Rates are Now Available

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

       See the 2015-16 Tuition Rates Schedule.

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 

Link to Summer Solutions Flyer 

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]  

Attention K-4th Grade Students Interested in Spring Soccer

       Click HERE for information regarding the upcoming season.  Please read the informational sheet and to register for spring soccer on-line.  Sign-up is due by April 27, and the six games will be played on Mondays and Fridays at 5:00 p.m. starting May 1.

Attention 5th-8th Grade Athletes and Parents

       Mark your calendars--Sports Awards are Thursday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.  Please dress appropriately (no jeans), and arrive on time.  The Awards will start promptly at 7:00 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!