OCTOBER 2026 EDITION
The St. Clement’s Connection
News, dates, and ways to connect from the St. Clement’s PTO
PTO Meeting
- Friday, November 13
- 8:00–9:00 a.m., right after morning prayer
- Parish Center
FALL’S IN THE AIR
Fall is here. The fun is just getting started.
A note to our families
Fall is in Full Swing at St. Clement’s!
Sweater weather has arrived, spooky season is on the horizon, and October is shaping up to be such a fun month at St. Clement’s.
From community favorites to festive new ways to connect, there’s so much to look forward to. Be sure to keep an eye out for exciting October highlights like the Fun Run and Trunk or Treat, plus more opportunities to celebrate, get involved, and make memories together.
Back by popular demand
Sessions with Mrs. Oswald Are Back!
These open group sessions are a great opportunity to learn from Mrs. Oswald, ask questions, and hear from other parents. Our first session focused on back to school. The date for our second session will be announced soon.
Next session
Date to be announced
- 8:00 a.m., right after morning prayer
- Parish Center
- The session is open to all parents and caregivers
Save the dates
Fall Calendar
Fun Run
East Side Recreation Field
One of our biggest school fundraisers — all are welcome to come cheer on our Angels!
Run times
- Grades K–1
- 8:15–9:15 a.m.
- JrK/PreK Vavasour
- 9:00–9:30 a.m.
- Grades 2–3
- 9:20–10:20 a.m.
- EC-3 Darcy
- 9:45–10:10 a.m.
- PreK Matthews/O’Toole/Antonuk
- 10:00–10:30 a.m.
- Grades 4–5
- 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Students may continue to wear their Pink Day shirts on Spirit Day Fridays throughout October.
A generous family has offered to donate an additional $10,000 if we reach $20,000! Keep sharing your child’s fundraising page!
How events help: every PTO event supports enriching experiences for our students throughout the school year.
School Store
Friday
The School Store will be open, and we’re excited to welcome Kindergarten and First Grade shoppers!
Fall Family Photo Minis
Friday
Old Tavern Farm
Angel Photography mini-sessions among fall foliage and open fields. $25 from each session is donated to the PTO.
Book your sessionEC-3, Pre-K and Jr. K Open House
Thursday · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Prospective families are invited to explore our EC-3, Pre-K and Jr. K programs and meet the teachers.
Trunk or Treat
Saturday · 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Rain date: October 25
St. Clement’s School Parking Lot
Decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and Halloween fun. Food trucks, cider, and snacks are still being planned.
Holiday Family Photo Minis
Thursday–Saturday
Vincek Tree Farm
Angel Photography holiday mini-sessions among the Christmas trees, with optional festive props. $25 from each session is donated to the PTO.
Book your sessionBOP Day
Friday
Wear black, orange, and purple for BOP Day.
Halloween
Saturday
Happy Halloween!
PTO Meeting
Friday · After morning prayer
Parish Center
Join us in the Parish Center right after morning prayer, 8:00–9:00 a.m., to hear updates, share ideas, and connect with other parents.
Trunk or Treat Lunch
Pizza on Wheels!
All that trick-or-treating works up an appetite!
Pies on Wheels is rolling into Trunk or Treat with delicious, freshly made wood-fired pizzas!
Cash, Venmo, check, or credit card accepted
Come hungry, grab a pizza, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with our school community!
Plan the school year
2026–2027 School Calendar
Selected month
September 2026
Sep 9
School EventSchool Supply Drop Off
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Sep 10
School EventFirst Day of School — K–5
Sep 14
School EventFirst Day — Early Childhood, PreK, JrK
Sep 17
PTO MeetingPTO Meeting
After morning prayer · 8:00–9:00 a.m. · Chapel
Hear updates, share ideas, and connect with other parents.
Sep 18
PTO EventPTO Back to School Coffee
Parish Center · After morning prayer
Sep 18
PTO EventBack to School BBQ
5:00–7:00 p.m. · Playground
Free food, fun, and community spirit, sponsored by the PTO.
Sep 20
PTO EventSpirit Wear Sale Deadline
Orders due by 11:59 p.m.
Find St. Clement’s T-shirts, hoodies, zip-ups, and more. Students can wear spirit wear with sneakers on Fridays.
Sep 24
School EventMeet the Teacher Night
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Kindergarten–5th grade parents are invited to meet their teachers and visit classrooms.
Sep 25
PTO MeetingRoom Parent Welcome Meeting
Parish Center · After morning prayer
Sep 26
PTO EventDay at Vincek Farm
12:00–4:00 p.m.
Pumpkins, mums, face painting, local goods, food trucks, and vendors. A portion of sales goes to the St. Clement’s PTO.
Dates to be announced
- PTO Event
Dine to Donate
Eat local and support the PTO. A portion of your meal at participating restaurants supports PTO programs. Dates to be announced.
- School Event
Parent Sessions with Ms. Oswald
Parents-only sessions focused on student social-emotional health. Dates to be announced.
- School Event
Grandparents Day
A garden-party-inspired reception honoring grandparents, followed by a school-wide Mass. Date and details to be announced.
PTO Fundraiser Spotlight
Family Photo Minis
by Angel Photo and Video
Choose fall photos at Old Tavern Farm or holiday photos at Vincek Tree Farm. Sessions nearest sunrise or sunset usually offer the most beautiful natural light. Every booking helps support PTO programs for our school.
After-school program
LEGO Club at St. Clement's
LEGO Club was designed to keep brains moving in a different way than traditional after-school programming. Each week participants receive a challenge to complete during class time, then build and present their finished work to peers.
- Schedule: Wednesdays or Fridays, 2:20–3:20 p.m.
- Session dates: Wednesdays 9/23–10/28, or Fridays 9/25–10/30. No class on 10/2.
- Cost: $60 for Wednesdays, $50 for Fridays.
- Open to: Grades K–5.
- Supplies: No supplies needed. All LEGOs are provided by Go Kids.
Due to the structure of this class, all students must be able to build their LEGO creations independently.
*A portion of every registration supports St. Clement's PTO.
Enrichment & activities
After-School Programs
Browse the weekly lineup and find programs currently accepting registrations.
Mini Makers Pre-K Club
The Great Pumpkin Workshop
Monday, October 19 & Wednesday, October 21
A pumpkin-inspired week of stories, STEM investigation into the parts of a pumpkin, a pumpkin craft, and a pumpkin-inspired treat! Mini Makers nurtures imagination, confidence, and problem-solving through hands-on activities, art, book-based themes, music, movement, and play.
Sign-up closes Friday, October 16.
- Who
- Ages 4–5 · Limited to 16 children
- Time & location
- 3:00–4:30 p.m. · St. Clement’s School
- Cost
- $60 per child for the two-day week · No refunds
- Instructors
- Mrs. O’Toole and Mrs. Richards
3:00–3:30 p.m.: Arrival, bathroom break, and snack. Send a snack and drink labeled “Mini Makers” separately from school-day snacks.
3:30–4:30 p.m.: Club activities in Mrs. O’Toole’s classroom and/or the STEM lab.
Pickup: Promptly at 4:30 p.m. at Door B, rather than returning to Extended Day.
To register: Return the completed form with payment to St. Clement’s School. Make checks payable to St. Clement’s School and place the form and check in an envelope labeled “Mini Makers Club.”
Next session: November 2 & 4. Theme and sign-up details coming soon. Additional November session details will be shared when confirmed.
Monday
3 programsMini Makers — The Great Pumpkin Workshop
3:00–4:30 p.m.Monday, October 19 & Wednesday, October 21- Ages 4–5. Sign-up closes Friday, October 16.
Chess with Mr. Decker
Registration open2:30–3:45 p.m.Mr. Decker’s classroomSeptember 28; October 5, 12 & 19- Open to students in grades 3–5.
- Registration is open, with 12 spots available.
- More details will follow as they are confirmed.
Register for Chess Club
Scan to register
Tap Club with Ms. Lesko
Registration open3:00–4:00 p.m.Saratoga Central Catholic SchoolMondays — October 5, 19 & 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30- Open to students in grades 3–5.
- Fee: $120 for the full session.
- Paper sign-up — a registration form will be coming home with students.
Tuesday
2 programsBand
Library- The start date is still being finalized.
- Additional information about the instructor and a possible chorus offering will be shared when confirmed.
Spooktacular Halloween Art Club with Mrs. Sullivan — Grades 1 & 2
Registration openArt RoomSeptember 29, October 6, 13, 20 & 27- Paper sign-up.
Wednesday
4 programsMini Makers — The Great Pumpkin Workshop
3:00–4:30 p.m.Monday, October 19 & Wednesday, October 21- Ages 4–5. Sign-up closes Friday, October 16.
Spooktacular Halloween Art Club with Mrs. Sullivan — Grades 3 & 4
Registration openArt RoomSeptember 30, October 7, 14, 21 & 28- Paper sign-up.
Drama
Upstairs- Tentative start date in October.
LEGO Club with Go Kids
Registration open2:20–3:20 p.m.LibrarySeptember 23 – October 28- Registration is live.
Thursday
2 programsGirl Scouts (Brownies and Juniors)
Outside when possible; Parish Center reservedSeptember 17; October 1, 15 & 29; November 12; December 10- Begins this Thursday.
- Daisies are still TBD.
- If weather does not allow, families will be notified of the weekly change.
Art with Mrs. Sullivan / Weaving Club — Grades 2 & 3
Registration open2:20–3:30 p.m.St. Clement’s School — Art RoomThursdays — October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29- Mrs. Sullivan invites students to explore this simple, screen-free art form. Weaving builds fine motor skills, patience, and creativity through colorful yarn and lots of artistic freedom.
- Black and orange yarn will be available for a Halloween theme.
- Teacher: Leslie Sullivan is a retired art teacher with over 30 years of experience.
- Fee: $130 — includes all materials, snack, and drink.
- Please make checks out to: Leslie Sullivan.
- Paper sign-up.
Friday
1 programLEGO Club with Go Kids
Registration open2:20–3:20 p.m.LibrarySeptember 25 – October 30- No class on October 2.
- Registration is live.
New winter program
West Mountain Ski Club
St. Clement’s students can spend six Friday afternoons on the mountain with their school community. Families may choose lift access, lessons, rentals, meals, and helmet rentals to build the package that works for them.
Fridays: January 8–February 12
January 8, 15, 22 & 29; February 5 & 12
Lessons: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
2026–2027 pricing
Register early for the best rate. Prices are subject to tax.
Six-week pass valid on St. Clement’s program day
- By Oct. 15
- $165
- By Nov. 15
- $175
- By Dec. 15
- $185
For students with a 2026–2027 West Mountain season pass
- By Oct. 15
- $35
- By Nov. 15
- $40
- By Dec. 15
- $45
One one-hour group lesson each program week
- By Oct. 15
- $185
- By Nov. 15
- $195
- By Dec. 15
- $205
Skis, boots and poles, or snowboard and boots, kept at home for the season
- By Oct. 15
- $139
- By Nov. 15
- $149
- By Dec. 15
- $159
One equipment rental each program week
- By Oct. 15
- $99
- By Nov. 15
- $109
- By Dec. 15
- $119
One meal from the After School Program Menu each week
- By Oct. 15
- $79
- By Nov. 15
- $89
- By Dec. 15
- $99
One helmet rental each program week
- By Oct. 15
- $49
- By Nov. 15
- $59
- By Dec. 15
- $69
| Program option | By Oct. 15 | By Nov. 15 | By Dec. 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program with lift accessSix-week pass valid on St. Clement’s program day | $165 | $175 | $185 |
| Program for season passholdersFor students with a 2026–2027 West Mountain season pass | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Add six lessonsOne one-hour group lesson each program week | $185 | $195 | $205 |
| Add seasonal rentalSkis, boots and poles, or snowboard and boots, kept at home for the season | $139 | $149 | $159 |
| Add six equipment rentalsOne equipment rental each program week | $99 | $109 | $119 |
| Add six mealsOne meal from the After School Program Menu each week | $79 | $89 | $99 |
| Add six helmet rentalsOne helmet rental each program week | $49 | $59 | $69 |
Participant perks
- $30 four-hour weekday lift tickets, excluding holidays
- $40 four-hour weekend and holiday lift tickets
- $45 eight-hour weekend and holiday lift tickets
- $20 two-hour tubing tickets
- $20 rentals for additional mountain visits
- 10% off ski and snowboard tuning
Questions?
Parent coordinator Jessica Carmer is leading the St. Clement’s program and can help families with school-specific questions.
Every student, including season passholders, must register through West Mountain. All sales are final. West Mountain does not issue refunds, transfers, or credits. A $15 late fee applies to orders or adjustments made after December 15, 2026.
Community shoutouts
A big thank-you to our PTO helpers
These thoughtful volunteers are helping make the school year more welcoming, fun, and connected for every family.
Hillary
For organizing and beautifying the Uniform Closet so families can easily find and access gently used uniforms all year long.
Amanda
For creating an amazing lineup of after-school activities that give students something fun to look forward to every day.
Danielle & Laura
For keeping our Teacher Snack Cart stocked with snacks and treats that help fuel our amazing teachers throughout the day.
Many hands, one community
Get Involved with the PTO
We are looking for parents and caregivers to take the lead on several events and activities. There is a place for every talent, schedule, and perspective.
Interested in helping?
Send the PTO an email and let us know which opportunity interests you.
Email the PTOstclem.pto@stclementsschool.orgLead coach or chair
Biddy Basketball
Help organize the season and create a fun, welcoming experience for our players.
Co-chair
Trunk or Treat
Partner with another volunteer to coordinate this favorite fall family event.
Event lead
Thanksgiving Feast
Guide the planning and volunteers who bring this school tradition together.
Flexible opportunities
Events & Activities
Not ready to lead? Join an event team or lend a hand when your schedule allows.
Dress code
St. Clement's Uniforms
Students in PreK through 5th grade are required to wear uniforms. We make it easy with a free Uniform Closet at school and new uniform ordering through Student Styles.
Uniform Closet
St. Clement's maintains a Uniform Closet at school where families can pick up gently used items for their students, free, all year long.
- Open whenever the school office is open
- Located in the basement.
Need help finding it? Ask the office for assistance. - Donations of clean, gently used uniform pieces are always welcome!
Order New Uniforms
New uniforms can be ordered from Student Styles in Latham, NY.
Student Styles15 Cobbee RoadLatham, NY 12110 518-220-9244Shop Student StylesDress Code for Girls K–5
Dress Uniform (K–2nd Grade)
- Plaid jumper
- White Peter Pan dress blouse (long or short sleeve)
- Optional: Navy sweater with logo
- Optional: Navy dress pants
Dress Uniform (3rd–5th Grade)
- Plaid skirt or skort
- Optional: Navy dress pants
- White Oxford dress shirt
- Navy sweater with logo
- 5th Grade option: Light blue Oxford dress shirt
Seasonal Uniforms (Fall & Spring)
- Navy dress shorts with black or brown belt
- Plaid skort or solid navy skort
- Short sleeve white polo shirt with logo
Physical Education Uniform
- Navy blue sweatpants
- Short sleeve white polo shirt with logo
- White athletic socks
- Sneakers
- Optional: Navy crew sweatshirt with logo
Note: All girls' dress uniforms must be worn with navy or white tights, knee socks or ankle socks, and black or brown dress shoes.
Dress Code for Boys K–5
Dress Uniform (K–5th Grade)
- Navy dress slacks with black or brown belt
- White Oxford dress shirt (long or short sleeve)
- Navy sweater with logo
- Plaid tie
- K–1st optional: Plaid tie
- 5th Grade option: Light blue Oxford dress shirt
Seasonal Uniforms (Fall & Spring)
- Navy dress shorts with black or brown belt
- Short sleeve white polo shirt with logo
Physical Education Uniform (K–5th Grade)
- Navy blue sweatpants
- Short sleeve white polo shirt with logo
- White athletic socks
- Sneakers
- Optional: Navy crew sweatshirt with logo
Note: All boys' dress uniforms must be worn with navy or white ankle socks, and black or brown dress shoes.
PreK / JrK Uniform
Dress Uniform for Girls
- Navy skort
- Optional: Plaid jumpers or navy pants
- Short or long-sleeve white polo shirt with logo
- Optional: Navy sweater with logo
Dress Uniform for Boys
- Navy pants
- Short or long-sleeve white polo shirt with logo
- Optional: Navy sweater with logo
Seasonal Uniforms (Fall & Spring)
- Navy dress shorts or skort
- Short white polo shirt with logo
Physical Education Uniform
- Navy sweatpants
- Short or long-sleeve white polo shirt with logo
- Sneakers (only on gym days)
- Optional: Navy crew sweatshirt with logo
Note: All PreK/JrK dress uniforms must be worn with navy or white tights, knee socks or ankle socks, and black or brown dress shoes.
Visual guide
Uniform Guidance
A quick look at each required uniform, so you know exactly what to shop for.
