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October 14, 2015
 
Dear Parents,
  
Redbooks are coming home today in your student's backpack.  A huge thank you goes to Jeannie and Mary Lee in the main office for assembling all the contact information!  We are also excited to announce an electronic version of our family directory.  A flyer is in your student's family envelope this week with information, or see the article and link below.  Please look for an email invitation this afternoon from "Directory Spot" to sign up for our new electronic phone directory. 
 
There are a few reminders about arrival/dismissal.  We expect that all students are using the drop off/pick up line for the safety of our students as listed in our school handbook.  Limited parking is reserved for PreK parents.  We also ask that parents refrain from parking in the handicapped parking spaces by the Church.  Thank you to all those using the pizza circles to help with a quicker dismissal.
 
Friday is a student council sponsored dress down day.  Bring $1.00 to benefit the Children's Dyslexia Center of Metropolitan Chicago, and wear GRAY.
 
Monday, October 19, is a Chicago Cubs dress down day.  Bring $1.00 to benefit the St. Cletus Eco Club, and wear Cubs logo attire.
 
Make it a great week!
  
Sincerely,
 
Lauren Lewandowski
Principal
  

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/14/15:   Virtus Training, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Room 201
10/15/15:   Fourth Grade Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 201
10/16/15:   Dress Down Day; Wear Gray; Bring $1 for Children's Dyslexia
10/19/15:   Chicago Cubs Gear Dress Down Day; Bring $1 for St. Cletus' Eco Club
10/20/15:   All-School Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

 

SCHOOL AND PARISH NEWS

Fall Fest Results & Post-Event Volunteer Party
       The 2015 St. Cletus Parish Fall Fest was a huge success, largely due to the tireless efforts of our many volunteers.  We raised over $84,000 for the school and Capital Campaign.
       We'd like to thank everyone who volunteered before, during, and after the event by joining us on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for an Appreciation Party in Morrissey Hall.
       Please RSVP to Jolene Hillgoth.
Dining for Dollars: Café Salsa
       The St. Cletus Fall D4D "fun" draiser will be at Café Salsa in Countryside on 55th Street.  All dine-in and carry-out purchases made on Monday, October 19; Tuesday, October 20; and Thursday, October 22, will help benefit St. Cletus School FSA programs.  This Flyer is required.  Flyers are also going home in this week's family envelope.  Please feel free to share the flyers and the information with family and friends.  We hope to see everyone there!
Author Visit for Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades
       Lauren Oliver & H. C. Chester, the authors of "The Shrunken Head," the first book in the new Curiosity House series, will be at St. Cletus on Friday morning, October 16.  These authors will talk to our third, fourth, and fifth grade students about their new book and the writing process.  Anderson Books is affording our school this wonderful opportunity.
       A form to purchase this book went home with our third, fourth, and fifth grade students last Wednesday.  The hard cover book is available for $16.99 and can be autographed and personalized by the authors.  If you are interested in purchasing the book and having it personalized, please return the form to school by Friday, October 16.  Any remaining books will be available for purchase through Friday, October 29.
       If you have any questions, please e-mail Ms. Mary Delaney.
New!  Preschool & Kindergarten "Imagination Station"
       See our Flyer!  
Interested in RAINBOWS?
       Rainbows is a group held twice a month after school for St. Cletus School children in grades 1-8 who are dealing with death, divorce, or other painful transitions within their families.  Meetings will be held from 3:10-3:45 p.m. in room 98-B with Mrs. Mahr (kindergarten teacher) and Miss Fitzgerald (preschool teacher).
       Click HERE for the Rainbows permission slip.  The form must be completed and sent to the school office (attention: Mrs. Mahr, Rainbows) prior to the first meeting on October 20.
New Family Directory Application
       Please see the Attached Letter regarding a new app called "DirectorySpot" for our school directory.  Hard copies of this year's family directory are going home in this week's family envelope.
FSA Vendor Fair, Sponsored by FSA
       Come out for a fun evening of shopping and socializing with your friends at our St. Cletus Vendor Fair.  There will be various vendors on site selling products for immediate purchase.  Just think--you may be able to finish your Christmas shopping all in one place!
       Our Vendor Fair is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2015, from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m.  Below is a list of our vendors as of today:
       10th Avenue Tea; Avon; Beaded Jewelry; Cherry Pit Packs; Cleo Boutique; Dottera Essential Oils; Flat Bottom Pretzels; Green It Up Gift Stop; Jamberry; Jems for Jackie (glass jewelry & gifts); Magnolia & Vine Jewelry; Olivaceto LLC; Origami Owl; Pampered Chef; Partylite; Pink Zebra; Premier Designs Jewelry; Scentsy; Snap to It Fashionable Jewelry; Tastefully Simple; Trish's Tasty Treats; Tupperware; Usborne Books; Wildtree; Ycard - Reseller of Rada Cutlery; and Young Living Essential Oils
       If you are interested in participating in the Vendor Fair, please e-mail Rachel R. Luna.  Proceeds will support our Family School Association. 
       See Vendor Fair Flyer.
NOTES/REMINDERS
School Pictures Have Arrived
       Families who ordered school photos will receive their photos in this week's family envelope.  Please note: class composites will not be ready until after our picture retake day, which will be scheduled soon.
       If you ordered pictures and did not receive your photo package, please call Shanna Jones at Van Gogh Photographers at (847) 382-2282, ext. 306.
       If you want your child's picture retaken, please return your original photo package to the school office with a note indicating you want a photo retake.
Milk Billing
       The billing for milk charges will be posted to participating families' FACTS this week.  This year's milk charge is $15.00 per daily milk ordered for the entire school year.  There will be 30 days from the date of posting to make your payment. 
       FACTS Incidental Expenses accounts must be initialized by the account holder.  If you already set up Auto Pay last year, you will not need to do this again for the 2015-16 school year.  Auto Pay is an option you may choose to automatically pay all of your Incidental fees, such as extended care and milk, on a day of the month that you have chosen.  If you do not wish to use Auto Pay, then you will need to schedule each payment individually by its due date. 
       If you have any questions about milk orders or your FACTS accounts, please contact the school office at (708) 352-4820.       
Vision and Hearing Reschedule Date
       Due to the power outage, we were unable to complete the vision and hearing screening.  A new date has been scheduled to complete the screenings: Wednesday, October 21.
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]  
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
ShopwithScrip
       Our next Monday ShopwithScrip order will be October 19, due to the Columbus Day holiday.  We will have a Cash & Carry on Friday, October 16, from 2:30-3:00 p.m. in Morrissey Hall.
       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
       Clip the UPC code neatly from participating products.  Most products will have the words "Labels for Education" written next to the UPC code.  For a full list of products, visit:
                Link to Labels for Education 
       Have your child bring in labels, separate from Box Tops, to his/her classroom or the school office.  Any questions, e-mail Virginia Noga.
ST. CLETUS PARISH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Groundbreaking is expected in spring of 2016!

  
COMMUNITY EVENTS/OTHER NEWS
Benet Academy
       This Catholic, Benedictine, college prep high school welcomes junior high families to its fall open house on Sunday, October 25, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Guided tours will be provided by student ambassadors the moment you arrive.  Teachers, staff, students, and parents will be available to answer questions.  No need to register for this event.  For more information, please call the Recruitment Office at (630) 719-2814.
Fenwick High School
       Open House:
             Sunday, October 25, 1:00 p.m.
             Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 p.m.
       Entrance Exam:
             Saturday, January 9, 2016, 8:00 a.m.
       For more information, call Kathleen O'Laughlin at (708) 386-0127, ext. 317.
"Meet Montini" and Montini's Open Houses
       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.
       Montini's Open Houses will be Thursday, October 29, and Wednesday, November 18.
The Parent Involvement Committee Presents "Keeping Our Children Safe Online"
       This presentation is sponsored by School District 105.  See Flyer/RSVP.
Preschool Screenings
       School District 105 will hold its preschool screening on May 10, 2016.
       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.

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 Mrs. Leticia Schultz and Ms. Joan Roubik for assisting our office staff in the school office.  Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated!