Principal’s Page
MARCH 11, 2026
Dear St. Celestine School Families,
I hope your week is off to a wonderful start! As we move through March, there are a few exciting opportunities for our school community that I’d like to highlight.
Website Redesign Committee - We’re beginning the process of refreshing our school website so it continues to reflect the vibrant spirit, faith, and excellence of our community. If you have experience or interest in web design, communications, or marketing - or simply have great ideas to share - we’d love for you to join our Website Committee. Please email me by Wednesday, March 18, if you’d like to be involved. Our next meeting is Monday, March 23 at 9:30 am. Also, participating in this opportunity can be part of the Mandatory Service Hours for St. Celestine School.
5Essentials Survey Incentive - The annual 5Essentials Parent Survey is an important way for you to share feedback that guides our ongoing improvement efforts. If we reach a 30% parent participation rate, the entire school will enjoy an Out of Uniform Day on Monday, April 20! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey today - your voice truly makes a difference. This survey informs the school as to what is working and should continue, and what may require additional attention. The survey link is: http://survey.5-essentials.org/archchicago/survey/parent/
“Dancing Through the Decades” Gala - March 21 - Our biggest celebration of the year is just around the corner! Join us on Saturday, March 21, for our Dancing Through the Decades Gala - an evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising in support of our students. Come dressed to represent your favorite decade and enjoy dinner, music, and great company. Tickets are on sale now - don’t miss this great night for a great cause!
Please also remember that Monday, March 16 is a Professional Development Day for staff and that there is no school that day.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support of our school mission. Together, we make our community strong and vibrant.
With Gratitude,
Sheila M. Klich - Principal
MARCH 4, 2026
Dear St. Celestine School Families,
Please review St. Celestine School’s Handbook as it relates to attendance. Please note that vacations do not constitute excused absences, and the school is not obligated to provide work prior to or during vacations. I will be contacting individual families if students have been excessively absent to determine supportive and effective next steps. Rather than being punitive, this policy exists to ensure student success in academics.
EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM
A meeting may be held with parents, teachers and the Principal for any student who misses or is tardy seven days of school in a trimester.
After seven unexcused absences or tardies, the school reserves the right to issue detentions before or after school.
Additionally, if appropriate, the school may provide the parent/guardian with a list of resources where they may obtain counseling or social services that will encourage daily attendance and promote success.
If there is no improvement in attendance or cooperation by the student or parent guardian with its efforts for their child, the student may be withdrawn from the school.
Thank you for your attention to this and for your support as we provide the very best learning environment for students.
Lastly, every year the Archdiocese of Chicago administers the 5 Essentials Survey to parents, teachers, and students. The insights gathered help guide planning, strengthen school culture, and support continued growth across our community. Strong participation truly makes a difference, highlighting successes and areas for attention for the years ahead. I am asking you to take some time and complete the survey using the link below. This helps inform the choices made and direction the school takes in the future. I thank you, in advance, for the information you provide by taking the survey.
Link to survey - http://survey.5-essentials.org/archchicago/survey/parent/
I truly appreciate you completing this survey, since it provides an overview of what is successful and what is not.
With Gratitude,
Sheila M. Klich - Principal
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