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St. John's Lutheran School
The Wings Newsletter
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Hebrews 13:8
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Volume 42, Issue 1
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Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! Summer seems to have flown right by, but I am so very excited to get this year started. Now that we’ve been back for a couple of days, I remember the joy that seeing all of the children brings me each day. When we start a new year, there are many different emotions. Some feel scared or nervous, some happy and excited. No matter how you’re feeling in these first days, it is a time for new beginnings, an opportunity to try new things. No matter if you’re a child or an adult, we can best support each other by working together and helping each other out. Prayer is a great way to calm those fears and lift each other up. I know that I truly feel a sense of peace come over me when I cast my cares on Jesus. God has given us this new school year. He has put new opportunities in front of us because we
are where He wants us to be. Think about just that: we
are where God wants us to be! I’m so glad that place is St. John’s Lutheran School! Blessings to all of you as we take this journey together.
In His Name,
Teri Lyn Mannes, Principal
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3
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Grade Eagles in Action 2017
3rd Grade will be serving at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora at the end of September. We are going to pack meals to help hungry children in the world who are desperate for healthy food supplemented with vitamins and prayers to help them grow. In addition, we want to serve people in need here in our area. So, we will be using our chapel offerings for the LaGrange Area Food Pantry which helps families with food items, and non-food items like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toilet paper. Throughout the school year, 3
rd grade will purchase items from our chapel offerings collected in September to donate to the food pantry. There will be a collection bin located in the church narthex throughout the year if you would like to donate outside of the month of September. We hope to build a relationship with the food pantry and serve God and people’s needs throughout the school year. Thank you for helping us serve God with your offerings!
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So Kids, Sew!
St. John’s sewing club is back this year for students in grades 6-8. We have a dedicated workspace on the lower level with six Brother sewing machines. We hope you will join us!
We will be sewing Christmas stockings and pillowcases for Operation Support Our Troops. The club meets on Mondays from 3:30 – 4:30 starting Sept. 11. Get a permission slip from Mrs. Starr for more information.
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Original Works Art Studio
We are participating in the Original Works Fundraiser again this year. All students will make a piece of art in class with their teachers that can later be made into a wide range of products. Many samples were on display at the PTO Open House last week.
We are excited to offer students in Grades 4-8 the opportunity to meet after school and make artwork of their choosing with the guidance of Mrs. Stapleton, Mrs. Kunz and Mrs. Hull. This will be in addition to the art made in class. Our art studio will meet Wednesdays, September 20 and September 27 from 3:15 to 4:15. You may attend one session or both sessions. The cost for participating is $6 and it will be applied to your Original Works order. Please contact Mrs. Hackelberg if you have any questions. Permission slips for the Art Studio are available from your teacher or in the rack by the school office.
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Fall Test Prep Class
Catholic High School Entrance/ Placement Test
Dear Eighth Grade Families,
Due to high interest, Mrs. Megan Kucia (High School English teacher) and, Mrs. Ruby Amoroso Draus (MS
Math teacher) will once again be offering a class this fall in preparation for the Catholic High School
Entrance Exam (HSPT) being given on December 2, 2017. We will concentrate on test-taking strategies, time management, and specific Math and English Language skills. These skills will be strengthened over the course of the class through assigned weekly and follow-up practice.
Please click on the button below for complete information:
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Week of August 28, 2017
Wednesday, Aug 30
Thursday, Aug 31
Friday, Sep 1
Saturday, Sep 2
Sunday, Sep 3
Week of September 4, 2017
Monday. Sep 4 Labor Day
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, Sep 5
Wednesday, Sep 6
Thursday. Sep 7
Friday, Sep 8
Saturday, Sep 9
- St. John, Lombard Cross Country Meet 9am Races start
Sunday, Sep 10
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