Parents

The Scoop

1. Outdoor Book Fair, March 29-April 1 – Students can buy books at the Fair. You may also purchase books through on online Book Fair by clicking HERE. Volunteers Needed: please click HERE to sign up. Questions about the Book Fair? Contact Mrs. Katie Malham.
2. Uniform Exchange – We have our Uniform Exchange clothing available to school families (free of charge). If you would like to come in and “shop,” please contact the school office.
3. Medical Forms 2020-21 – If you haven’t turned in your child’s Dental Form (Kindergarten, grade 2, and grade 6) or your child’s Eye Exam Form (Kindergarten) for the 2020-21 school year, please do so now.
4. The St. Cletus Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring a fund raiser with Pampered Chef!  There are many opportunities to spice up your recipes or spruce up your kitchen–maybe you can find a new gadget, replace an old one, OR select that perfect Mother’s Day gift!  The sale runs April 8th through the 18th–please click HERE for the flyer and website link to shop from home!
5. Empower Illinois’ Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Program
   • Empower Illinois’ Program Overview
   • Online reservation form is open, and applications are being accepted.
   • To apply for tuition assistance for the 2021-22 school year, click HERE to go to Empower Illinois’ website and follow the prompts to apply.
   • Families who wish to apply for Illinois tax credit scholarship(s) should indicate their school choice when submitting a scholarship application.
   • Donors, please go to the Empower Illinois website (above link) to make your donation to help school families with their tuition—please specify the school you would like to help.  Click HERE for step-by-step instructions to make your donation.
6. State of Illinois’ “Invest in Kids Act”
   1. What is a Tax Credit Scholarship? (2 pages)
   2. How Do Tax Credit Scholarships Work?
   3. More Details
7. 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 $30.00 FACTS application fee. Applications must be COMPLETE (“Verified”) to be eligible for assistance. St. Cletus assistance awards will be allocated in June 2021.
8. Additional required registration documents for next school year will be distributed in April or May 2021.

2020 Tuition Tax Information

Your 2020 tuition paid (for K-8 students) can be easily accessed through your FACTS Management account effective immediately.  Please follow the instructions below.  The school’s federal tax ID is indicated on the form, which can be downloaded and printed for your records.

How to Access Your 2020 Tax Information for Tuition Paid 

1. Visit your FACTS account and click on “View Details” (next to Payment Plan & Billing);
2. Under “Activity Details,” click on “View Payment Summary”;
3. Select the year you want to show for tuition paid;
4. On the upper right side of the screen, click on the “Print” link to print your summary.

This tax report shows all tuition and incidental expenses (e.g., extended care) paid in 2020 for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years.  The enrollment fee for the 2021-22 school year was paid in December 2020, so this fee should also count toward the 2020 tax season. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

ShopWithScrip Weekly Tuition Savings Program – This is a gift card fundraising program that is an easy way to raise money for your school and earn credit (discount) towards your following year’s tuition.  Buy gift cards from your favorite brands (like Starbucks, Jewel, Mariano’s, Shell, Dunkin, Marshall’s, Menards, etc.) and the rebates are earned with every card purchase. 

• ShopWithScrip Sign-up Instructions
• ShopWithScrip Calendar 

2020-21 School Calendar

Summer Solutions 2021 – FLYER

SchoolBelles’ School Uniforms – Click HERE to register and receive direct notifications of future sales and promotions.

School Reminders/Notices

• IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS – Student Drop-Off and Pickup
  • PLEASE Keep Your Speed to a Minimum–there are children and parents (pedestrians) present.
  • PLEASE DO NOT pass other vehicles in the oncoming traffic lane – this is dangerous and against the law.
  • PLEASE DO NOT block or turn around in driveways.
  • PLEASE AVOID U-turns on the streets around the school.
  • PLEASE ALLOW residents to enter and exit their driveways.
  • PLEASE Be Patient for everyone’s safety.
  • THANK YOU for keep our St. Cletus community safe.
• School Office Hours & Contact Information
  • Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Email The School Office  Web Form
  • Absence Notices – by 8:15 a.m. the day of absence
  • For attendance/aftercare notices, e-mail the school office and your child’s teacher
  • Aftercare Phone Number (3:00-6:00 p.m. only): (708) 215-5408
• Stay-at-Home Guidelines for Student Illness – Read this Important Letter
• Annual Archdiocesan Notification Letter – Regarding Asbestos in Schools