Parents

The Scoop

• 2020-2021 ENROLLMENT – Parents, please review the items below and complete Item #1 below as soon as possible.  Thank you for your timely response.

  1. ENROLLMENT FORM: Please click HERE to state your intent to return, complete, and “Submit” a brief, easy, on-line form.  If you do not intend to return, please select “Not Returning” and then “Submit” the form.
  2. ENROLLMENT FEE: Our enrollment fee (non-refundable) of $75.00 (per enrolling family) will be charged to your FACTS account and will be automatically withdrawn on Monday, January 27, 2020.  Families on the Invoice Payment Plan will need to make this payment (by check, charge, or on-line) by January 27, 2020.  Note: FACTS Management charges a $30.00 late fee ten (10) days after the due date for unpaid charges.
  3. TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP(S): Families who wish to apply for Illinois tax credit scholarship(s) should indicate their school choice when submitting a scholarship application.  Our on-line Enrollment Form provides some helpful links to assist you with the application process.
  4. ST. CLETUS TUITION ASSISTANCE: If you would like to apply for tuition assistance from St. Cletus School, please click HERE, complete the application, submit the required documents, and pay the FACTS application fee ($30.00).  Applications must be COMPLETE (“Verified”) to be eligible for assistance.  St. Cletus assistance awards will be allocated in June 2020.
  5. Additional required registration documents for next school year will be distributed in April or May 2020.

  We look forward to serving your family in the coming school year.  Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

• FSA Holiday Shoppe, December 17 & 18 – Go to Christmas Shoppe Website.
  • Please consider signing up to help.  Service hours opportunities for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders – Click HERE to sign up!
• SchoolBelles – December Sale Flyer and M&M’s Contest
• St. Cletus “Cardinal Pursuit,” January 10 – Gather your fellow SC parents and come test your trivia knowledge at the Athletic Association sponsored “Cardinal Pursuit”!
  • Friday, January 10, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in Morrissey Hall
  • Teams should be 8-10 people.
  • $20.00 per person payable at the door.
  • Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
  • B.Y.O.B and food
• Dining for Dollars at Lou Malnati’s, January 22 – See FLYER (Required)
• Our Lady of Guadalupe – In honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a shrine has been created near the school entrance in the Morrissey Hall lobby.  This beautiful tribute to Our Lady will be on display until December 13.  Students and families are welcome to visit and spend time in prayer with our Blessed Mother.
• St. Cletus Parish Giving Tree
  • Important Letter from the Parish for School Families
  • Giving Tree Volunteer Opportunities – Sign-ups are now available for our Advent Giving Tree collection distribution on December 15.  Please check availability and age requirements for slots when signing up.  Click HERE to sign up.
• Eco Club Christmas Lights Recycling – The St. Cletus School Eco Club is collecting broken Christmas tree lights to be recycled.  Please have your child drop them off in the Christmas lights box in Morrissey Hall or in the Junior High corridor.  The collection will end on January 15, 2020.
• Common Sense Media – Read about this helpful media/technology tool for parents and consider becoming a member (free of charge).

Fundraising Opportunities

• 2019-20 ShopWithScrip Program – Earn a tuition credit AND raise money for the school.  Learn More & Order Today
  • Upcoming Cash & Carry Events
    • Saturday, December 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Church Narthex
    • Sunday, December 15, 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Church Narthex
• Box Tops Collection for Cash – Last school year we earned approximately $1,000 from Box Tops collections–the proceeds from this important fundraiser go toward the school’s operating budget.  Please submit your Box Tops using This Form and submit to the school office.
• Annual Fund Drive – Every dollar counts toward helping “fill the gap” between the actual cost to educate each child and the amount paid by our school families.  Learn how you can help!

School Reminders/Notices

• Student Drop-Off and Pickup Reminders
  • DO NOT pass other vehicles in the oncoming traffic lane – this is dangerous and against the law.
  • DO NOT block or turn around in driveways.
  • NO U-turns are allowed.
  • PLEASE ALLOW residents to enter and exit their driveways. 
• School Office Hours & Contact Information
  • Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Email The School Office  Web Form
• Yearbook Order–Online – Click HERE to place your order.
• Hot Lunch Ordering–Online – Click HERE to place your order.
• Stay-at-Home Guidelines for Student Illness – Read this Important Letter
• Parent & Student Handbook – Read the 2019-2020 Handbook Gr 1-8 and return the signature page to the school office.
• Milk Order Form – Click HERE to place your child(ren)’s daily lunch milk order (if you have not already ordered milk).
• District 105 Preschool Screenings – If you live in La Grange School District 105, your preschool student can participate in a preschool screening to see if he/she is on track with speech and motor skills.  Screenings will be held on January 30 and March 31.  Please call (708) 482-2760 to learn more or register, free of charge.
• Nazareth Academy’s Parent Speaker Series – See FLYER

Volunteer Opportunities

• Hot Lunch Volunteer Sign Up
• Athletic Event Volunteer Sign Up
• Lunch Duty
• Class Reps
• Volunteer Requirements with Minors
• FSA – Family School Association
• School Board
• Athletic Association
• St. Cletus Food Pantry – Volunteer Link
  • Open every Thursday night, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Volunteers: ages 6th grade & up without a parent