June 3, 2015

Dear Parents,

It is with mixed emotions that I write this final article for the Scoop.  I want to thank you all for making me feel so welcome here at St. Cletus.  I leave here very proud of what we have accomplished these last two years: the Blue Ribbon, National Junior Honor Society, and the building upgrades, just to name a few. 

I leave you in very good hands with Lauren and Jolene and all the other wonderful faculty and staff.  Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children.  They are a wonderful group of young people, and I will miss them terribly.

But don't worry--you can't get rid of me that easily.  I will see you at Fall Fest and, of course, I have to defend my Cardinal Pursuit Trophy.

Please pray for me as I take on this next adventure in my life and, I, of course, will always keep you in my prayers.  Once a Cardinal always a Cardinal!

Blessings and happiness to all,

Margaret M. Hayes

Principal

Dress Code Thursday and Friday

       Thursday, June 4: school uniform or gym uniform

       Friday, June 5: school uniform or gym pants/shorts with red or white shirt

                                 (see Picnic Day article below for details)

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 (dinner and drinks)
       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 $28,638.  Our goal is $30,000.  We only need about $1,400 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!

Calling All Cardinals!

       Planning for the Parish Fall Fest is under way, and we are looking for performers for the St. Cletus "Kids Got Talent" show!  Come share your talents on stage at the Fest.  You've got all summer to rehearse.  The show will be on Saturday, September 12, at 2:00 p.m.  If you have questions or would like to register, e-mail Lauren Kapusta or call (630) 234-7942.

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        

Lost and Found

       During our Uniform Exchange hours, please also stop by the Morrissey Hall lobby and browse through our Lost and Found tables.  Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.  Thank you. 

Picnic Day, June 5, 2015

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

       Dress Down Day (gym pants/shorts with shirts as noted below):

            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. 

Calendar (Tentative) for 2015-16 School Year

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

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.

Thank You, Volunteers 

       Ten students from St.Cletus parish school and the Religious Ed. program

generously offered their time and energy to changing the missalettes in church that are used to participate in the liturgy. We are grateful for their enthusiasm and dedication to the task. 

       We also welcome 37 new altar servers who successfully completed their

training and have begun to assist at the weekend Masses. They come from grades 5-7 and have made a commitment to be faithful in their new ministry.

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!

       See Reminder Flyer.

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.

Save the Date: Saturday, June 27, 2015, St. Cletus 8th Annual Rummage Sale

       All proceeds support the good works of St. Vincent de Paul.  Spread the word: Donate, Volunteer, and Shop!

       For details, click HERE.

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. 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.

Return Name Badges; Pick Up Medications

       1.  Please drop off name/lunch badges to the school office.

       2.  Student medications that are stored in the school office should be picked up by parents before school is out for the summer.  Thank you.

2015 School Office Summer Hours

June 8 through June 26

       Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

July 3

       Independence Day Holiday--School Closed 

June 29 through July 31

Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

August 3 through August 21

       Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Target's Take Charge of Education Program

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