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September 30, 2015
 
Dear Parents,
 
Students and parents attended an Internet safety presentation and came away with lots of new information.  Students learned when interacting with people on the internet, they need to THINK!
 
Is the conversation...
     T-True
     H- Helpful or hurtful
     I- Inspiring
     N-Necessary
     K-Kind
 
They also learned that they should not talk to a person they don't know and were encouraged to report anyone who sends them adult pictures or videos, talks to them about adult things, or asks to meet in person.  Students received information about the Cyber Tip Line (cybertipline.com and 1-800-THE-LOST).
 
We had a great turnout at the parent presentation.  The resources came home in your student's family envelope last Wednesday, and we have posted them on the parent page of our website.  Thank you to everyone who came! 
 
On Friday we had quite a turnout wearing Red and White to support St. Cletus Homecoming 2015.  The Pep Rally was a success, and I know students had a great time.  Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making our Homecoming 2015 a success!
 
Students will be bringing home pizza board circles today.  Please write your last name, student grade(s), and first name(s) on the pizza circle.  More details were in the blast and letter sent home today.  This will help in making dismissal efficient and safe.
 
Have a great week!  
  
Sincerely,
 
Lauren Lewandowski
Principal
  

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/1/15:     New Family Event, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall
10/2/15:     Grandfriends' Day, 1:15-3:00 p.m., Church, Grades K-8
10/6/15:     Catholic High School Night, 7:00 p.m., St. John of the Cross
10/6/15:     Band Open House, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Morrissey Hall
10/6/15:     School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Rectory Basement
10/12/15:   NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day
10/13/15:   FSA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Room 213
10/14/15:   Virtus Training, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Room 201
10/20/15:   All-School Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

 

SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS

Letter from the Principal
       Click HERE to read a letter from Ms. Lewandowski sent to St. Cletus families and parishioners.
MATHCOUNTS Program
       See Flyer.

Family Health and Wellness Expo

       The Family Health and Wellness Expo and Fun Run/Walk are being held at Lyons Township's north campus fieldhouse (gym) on Sunday, October 4, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to help raise awareness and collect donations for St. Cletus' food pantry.  This mission also helps educate, inspire, and motivate families to live happy, healthy lives by bringing together a wide variety of community resources in one place.

       Please join us for a day of great fun for the whole family with free fitness classes, sports clinics, and over 40 health and wellness experts from in and around our community.

       Go to FHWE Website. 

VOTE for Play!
       Imagination Playground is giving away a free playground to the school or organization with the most votes.  Click HERE to vote for St. Cletus School! 
NOTES/REMINDERS
Aftercare Pickup
       Students should be picked up from Aftercare at the flagpole entrance.  Walk up the sidewalk and ring the "Aftercare" doorbell to be admitted into the building.  Pickup is in Room 98-A and B (kindergarten and preschool rooms).
Attendance and Extended Care Notifications
       Please notify the school office and teacher(s) for student attendance and/or extended care changes/requests:
       School Office: attendance@stcletusparish.com or call (708) 352-4820
       Teacher:  [first initial last name @ stcletusparish.com]  
St. Cletus Parent Volunteers Reminder
      If you have not already done so, the following need to be completed and returned to the main office:
             1. Criminal background screening;
             2. Virtus training (see below);
             3. Mandated Reporter training;
             4. Code of Conduct form; and
             5. Background check (CANTS form).  
       St. Cletus is hosting a Virtus training session on Wednesday, October 14, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.  Go to Virtus Training to register.  Registrations are on-line only.  The session begins promptly in Room 201 of the school building.  Late arrivals are not allowed for any reason.  Please enter at the flagpole entrance at the front of the school building.  You must be present for the entire session to receive credit and certificate of attendance.
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
ShopwithScrip
       Log on to ShopWithScrip.  For questions about the ShopWithScrip program, e-mail Lupe McKeehan or call (312) 823-9152.
  
Target's Take Charge of Education Program
       Shop at Target and support our school.  Read their Flyer to see how!
  
My Coke Rewards
       Send in your Coca-Cola caps and codes to the school office (or enter them at Coke Rewards).  Brands include Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani, Powerade, Minute Maid, Fanta, Barq's, Fresca, Pibb, Mello Yello, FUZE, Seagram's, and TaB.
 
Box Tops for Education  
       Ask your friends and family to save their Box Tops.  Every Box Top donated to our school is worth ten cents. We earned over $2,000 last year.  If you have questions about the Box Tops program, or if your student would like to earn service hours counting Box Tops, e-mail Ann Foley.
       For a list of participating products, click here: Box Tops for Education
 
Labels for Education Sweepstakes
       St. Cletus has a chance to win $10,000!  Enter as many times daily as you are able to.  You do not need to create an account. Just enter your e-mail address, type in 60525 for ZIP code, and click on St. Cletus and "Submit."  Go to the link below to enter the Sweepstakes.
                Link to Labels for Education 
       Please continue sending in UPC labels to the school office or your child's classroom from the following products so we can send in additional entry forms: Campbell's, BIC, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, Spaghettios, Swanson, and V8. 
ST. CLETUS PARISH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Groundbreaking is expected in spring of 2016!

  
COMMUNITY EVENTS/OTHER NEWS
"Meet Montini"
       On Thursday, October 15, at 8:30 a.m., Montini Catholic High School will be hosting the first "Meet Montini" of the 2015-2016 school year.  "Meet Montini" is an informal information session for parents with our Administration and Admissions Team.  The session begins in De La Salle Hall at 8:30 a.m. and includes a tour of the school while classes are in session.  The meeting will last approximately two hours.  Below is a list of additional meeting dates if you cannot make the October 15 session.
            November 19, 2015
            December 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
            January 5, 2016
            February 18, 2016
            March 17, 2016
            April 21, 2016
       RSVP to Kim Richmond, Admissions Coordinator, or call (630) 627-6930, extension 182.
Eagle Scout Project by St. Cletus Graduate
       "Tyler's Legacy" is an Eagle Scout project developed by 2015 St. Cletus graduate, Michael Fanta.  "I am collecting items of comfort for children fighting cancer, ages 12 to 17, who are the most overlooked when donations come in.  I am collecting NEW ball caps, hats, scarves, and earbuds.  The greatest need is for low denomination gift cards to iTunes, Xbox, PlayStation, and Google Play.
       "My best friend, Tyler, died after an epic battle with cancer, and the charity I am collecting the items for often brought things to Tyler.  Tyler had very long hospital stays due to the strong cancer treatments, and he really appreciated what he received to alleviate the boredom of being quarantined in his hospital room.
       "All donations go to the Treasure Chest Foundation.  For more information, go to my website at Tyler's Legacy.  Thank you."
       Donations may be dropped off at the St. Cletus school office.
Preschool Screenings
       School District 105 will hold its preschool screening on May 10, 2016.  A reminder notice will be published in the Scoop after the new year.
       Families with preschool children who do not reside in School District 105 should contact their own home school district to find out upcoming preschool screening dates.
Nazareth Academy Blue Books
       The Naz Booster club is selling "blue books," which is a collection of 31 valuable gift checks from local businesses that you can really use! They are not coupons, but actual gift certificates that work like cash at places like Pinstripes $25, Country House $10, Learning Express Toys $5, Fox's Pizza $10, ZaZa's $10, Aurelio's $7, Paul's Pizza $5, Q BBQ $5, Red Mango $5, Smashburger $5, Nothing Bundt Cakes $5, King Keyser $10, Vintage Charm $10, Blue Mercury, Ten Friends Blow Dry, Core Power Yoga $50, and Excel Driving School $100 off.  The books are on sale now for $30 and have over $700 worth of value.
       Check it out at Naz Blue Books.  If you would like to purchase one, please e-mail Amy Santi.   

Forest Road Annual Used Toy Sale

       Saturday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

       Forest Road School, 901 Forest Road, La Grange Park

       Adults will be admitted from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m.  Children accompanied by an adult will be admitted after 10:00 a.m.

       For more information, e-mail Judy.

Chicago Volleyball Academy
       2015-16 season tryouts begin on Wednesday, October 7.  There is scholarship money available to a new CVA player from St. Cletus.  Please visit the website at CVA for more information.
Cossitt Clothing Sale
       Cossitt School will hold its bi-annual clothing sale on Saturday, October 3, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
       For details click HERE.    

Scoop Article Deadline:  Mondays by 3:00 p.m. to scoop@stcletusparish.com

       Flyers must be pre-approved by the school office and submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the following Wednesday's Scoop publication.

       Articles for publishing for non-St. Cletus-related events (no flyers) should be one to two sentences and may include a link to a website and/or an e-mail address.

 

School Office:  (708) 352-4820

 

Cardinal Cheer--Thank You!
  • Thanks to all who helped make our 2015 Homecoming a success!
  • Thanks to Mrs. Lupe McKeehan and Mrs. Carrie Wangard for running our ShopWithScrip Program!