May 27, 2015 

Dear Parents,

What a busy few days it has been preparing to say goodbye to our 8th graders!  Our events have been spectacular, and our students are ready to begin the next phase of their lives.  Thank you to everyone who has been instrumental in making all these events come together so splendidly.

Please join us at the Pet Parade on Saturday, May 30.  See the Scoop for details.  Please be advised that dress for the students on Thursday and Friday is gym uniforms with a slight alteration on Friday to wear a red or white shirt, depending on their room number.  Please scroll down to see which color your child should wear.

Enjoy the rest of the week and try to stay between the raindrops!

Sincerely,

Margaret Hayes

Principal

St. Cletus Golf Outing, Friday, June 26

       Mark your calendar, call your foursome, and get ready for the St. Cletus Golf Outing.  This year's Outing is Friday, June 26, at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont with a 1:30 p.m. "Shotgun Start." 

                 Gleneagles Country Club

                 13070 McCarthy Road, Lemont, IL 

       $110.00 per golfer includes cart, snacks, beverages on the course, buffet dinner, and open bar.  Make your check payable to "St. Cletus School," 700 W. 55th Street, La Grange, IL 60525.  For more information, e-mail the Golf Outing Chairpersons or go to the Golf Outing Website.  This year's chairpersons are Rachel and Chuck Luna, in conjunction with the Fathers' Club.

LAST CALL for the Ladies' Backyard Bash!

       It's not too late to get in on one of the best parties of the year.  This fun-filled evening at Allison Sloan's house is a great way to celebrate the last day of school!
       Date:             June 5 at 7:00 p.m.

       Cost:             $50.00 per person (includes cocktails and appetizers)
       Hosted by:    Allison Sloan, Katie Ketchum, Cindy Wasz, Patty Burke,

                            Holly Lavorato, Kate Hennessy, and Wendi Koziol
       R.S.V.P. to:  Katie Ketchum and submit your payment to the school office.

Support Our Annual Fund

       The Annual Fund drive will end on June 30.  So far we have raised $28,358.  Our goal is $30,000.  We only need about $1,700 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!

Uniform Exchange Begins Last Day of School

       Beginning Friday, June 5, our Uniform Exchange will be available from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Feel free to stop by and "shop" for school and gym uniforms, free of charge.  If you have items to donate to the Uniform Exchange, please bring them to the school office.  Donations are not required to shop.

            Dates:        June 5 through June 19

            Times:        9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

            Location:    Morrissey Hall lobby        

Picnic Day, June 5, 2015

       All-school Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

       Dress Down Day:

            Odd-numbered classrooms wear RED shirts.

            Even-numbered classrooms wear WHITE shirts.

            Exception: Room 122 wears RED shirts.

       Picnic Activities Begin: After Mass

       Picnic Lunch: 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. (Class Dismissal) 

       Go to Permission Slip/Order Form. 

Save the Date, This Saturday--It's a Parade! 

       This year's La Grange Pet Parade will be held on Saturday, May 30.  Hope to see you there!

       Read Pet Parade Flyer.

Calendar (Tentative) for 2015-16 School Year

       Click HERE to see upcoming dates for the 2015-16 school year.  (Dates are subject to change.)

Tuition Assistance for 2015-16 (Submission Deadline is May 28)

       FACTS Management's Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting our tuition assistance program for the 2015-16 school year.  Read the Letter and Flyer for more information.

       Click HERE to begin the application process.

EPI School Supply Kits, 2015-16

       Get a jump start on next year and order your school supply kits now!  There are two options for ordering:

       1) Complete the hard copy order form sent home or access the form HERE. Please return forms to the school office by Friday, June 5.  No sales tax will be incurred using this option.

       2) Visit the EPI Website, enter school ID # STC058, and order your kits directly until June 12 (sales tax will be applied).

       Any questions, e-mail Amy Cranny or call (708) 354-1812.

       School Supply Kits are offered to families as a convenient way to purchase school supplies.  Families who prefer to purchase supplies on their own should use this Supply List, which is also located on the school's website.

Second Annual La Grange Wiffle Ball Tournament

       Once again the St. Cletus Fathers' Club is hosting the La Grange wiffle ball tournament.  This year's tournament is Saturday, June 13.  In addition to the tournament this year, we have added a kids' tournament and "Home Run Derby" for grade school ages.  Download the Flyer and Registration Form today!

Vacation Bible School--Spaces Are Filling Quickly!

       Don't be left out in the cold--be sure to sign up for VBS!  Register your child/ren soon for our annual Vacation Bible School.  Join us for "EVEREST," the fun, interactive way to spend your summer vacation!

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

       If you have a child in junior 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.  

St. Cletus Parish Honors Veterans

       A military Mass will be held on July 4 at 8:00 a.m. in church.  Veterans are invited to sit with their branch of service.  Please wear any military insignia that you have.  Arrive early.  Coffee will be served following the Mass.

SC Ecology Club Plants Flowers

       The following Ecology Club members in 5^th & 6^th grades volunteered to weed & plant flowers in May.  Gianna Angeletti, Gianna Annella, Faith Benson, Beth Bourjaily, Katie Clifford, Talia DeGroot, Brianna Episcopo, Casey Hart, Caden Hogan, Maureen Kane, Bella Mitchell, and Michael Nawas worked diligently as they weeded several beds around campus and planted flowers.  Kevin Clarke, Andrea Fuentes, and Pranika Kumaran were three 8^th grade students who helped as service hours volunteers.  Check out their fine work on the east side of the Junior High wing!

Calling St. Cletus Junior High Students

       The Social Concerns Ministry needs your help this summer.  You can receive credit in the fall towards your service experience requirement.

       1.  Set up for monthly Food Pantry distribution.  When?  Thursdays: June 11, July 9, and August 13, from 1:00 p.m. until approx. 2:00 p.m.  Where?  Meet in the church narthex.

       2. Eighth Annual Rummage Sale, benefitting the good works of our parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference.  Volunteer slots: Saturday, June 20, through Monday, June 29.  Details are on our parish website: Rummage Sale

        Questions?  Call Mary Beth Ford at (708) 215-5418 or e-mail Mary Beth Ford.

        Link to Flyer & Permission Slip  (Hard copy flyers will go home in next week's family envelope.)

More Volunteer Opportunities at St. Cletus

       The Social Concerns Ministry needs volunteers as follows:

            1. St. Cletus Adult Service Project (ASP) is looking for volunteers to join them in their mission to offer basic home repairs and yard work to older adults and others within the St. Cletus community who are in need of such services.

            2. The Eighth Annual Rummage Sale benefitting the good works of our St. Vincent de Paul Conference needs volunteers on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, as part of the crew who picks up larger items at donors' homes.  We also need volunteers from Saturday, June 20, through Sunday, June 28, to work in Morrissey Hall, accepting donations, organizing, working the sale on Saturday, June 27, and cleaning up.  Visit Rummage Sale for details.

            3. Interfaith Career Network (ICN) is recruiting new volunteers to join their team.  Learn how you can assist job seekers in your community with your time, expertise, or information about open positions.  E-mail Mary Beth Ford for more information.

       Say "thank you" to a teacher who has made an impact in your life.  As part of the social campaign, guests are encouraged to share a message of appreciation through Target's Facebook page or the "Thanks a Billion" website.  When a guest submits a note of gratitude (certain terms & conditions apply), Target will donate $25.00 to the teacher's school with the opportunity for each school to receive up to $25,000!

2015-16 Tuition Rates are Now Available

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

       See the 2015-16 Tuition Rates Schedule.

Attention All 4th-7th Graders Interested in Playing Athletics in the 2015-16 School Year

       Click HERE to find the Parent Athletic Agreement.  Please complete the appropriate pages by Friday, May 29.  Please be aware of which sports you and your child are committing to, as this will determine the number of teams St. Cletus will request to the league for next season.  These forms are critical to ensure we make an accurate team request. 

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]  

Target's Take Charge of Education Program

       Shop at Target and support our school.  Read their Flyer to see how!