A Message from the Principal
500 Years Later-It’s Still All About Jesus!

Have you ever been told something that wasn’t true? Have you ever shared something that wasn’t true? Certainly the Explanation to the 2nd and 8th Commandments warn us about lying about God name’s or about anyone else.
Some statements about things that are untrue are only a game. Statements that hurt others or deny God’s Word are not only hurtful, but they may affect our relationship with God. The Bible describes the devil as the father of lies. The devil would lie and tell us that it doesn’t hurt someone to lie about them. The devil would have us believe the lie that it doesn’t matter what we believe about faith and God. Jesus comes in His Word and says: “I am the truth.” Every word of the Bible is true. The story of salvation is true.

The truth is that we are sinners and without God’s action we would be lost forever.
The truth is that Jesus came as God’s only Son to be the Savior of the world.
The truth is that Jesus lived the perfect life and was the perfect sacrifice for our sin.

The truth is that Jesus died and rose again so that we might be with Him forever.
Jesus makes every promise of God true.

We continue our special celebration of the Reformation. This week (October 31) marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther going to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany and nailing 95 Theses, or statements of truth, on the church door. The church of Martin Luther’s time was telling the lie that people could buy forgiveness of sins and buy their way into heaven. Luther shared the Truth of God’s Word that Jesus alone is the Truth that saves us. We are thankful that the Truth of Jesus has come to us and is taught in our school and preached in our church.
Dear Jesus, thank You for being the Truth and sharing Your Truth with us. Forgive us for the lies we have heard and the lies that we share. Help us to share Jesus as the Truth every day. Bless our church and school and through Your Spirit help us to always be Truthful. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

(Taken from “Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools, 2017-2018”)


In His Name,
Teri Lyn Mannes, Principal

Eagles in Action
First Grade Eagles in Action Project


Toy Collection
November 29

Our class will be collecting toys for the People’s Resource Center in Westmont. The PRC supports people with basic needs like food, clothing and emergency financial assistance. We have made birthday bags for the PRC in the past and this year we are collecting toys for their Christmas Share the Spirit program. Suggested items are: arts and craft supplies, baby toys, blocks, books, dolls or action figures, games or puzzles, sports equipment, trucks, trains, gift card to Kohls, Old Navy, Target, Walmart, etc. We will collect the toys on Wednesday, November 29. Money offerings during the month will also be donated to the PRC. Thanks for helping us share the love of Jesus with our neighbors who are struggling!

Announcements
Colonies come to LaGrange
 
Five Early American Colonies are on display in the lobby of the school thanks to the hard work of the 7th grade. They have created Philadelphia, Plymouth, Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Massachusetts Bay Colonies to share with you. Please take a look at the binder of work they compiled in addition to the tools and models that they built.

Original Works magnets are here!

·       Look over the product brochure and the price list. We hope you find many great items to order. They make wonderful Christmas gifts for family and friends. Kids love to have notebooks and t-shirts with their artwork, too!
·        Carefully read the information in the letter on the page with the price list! 
·       Each piece of art needs its own order form, but families can pay for multiple orders with one check (made payable to St. John’s)
·        The magnets cost $6. If you choose not to keep and pay for the magnet, it must be returned by Nov. 9.
·        Orders are due November 9!
Please contact me with any questions – Holly Hackelberg
h.hackelberg@sjlagrange.com
Fannie May Fundraiser Update
The Fannie May fundraiser candy orders will be delivered on Tuesday, November 7. Orders will be ready to pick up starting at 1:00 pm on Tuesday.
THANK YOU!

Thank you Trunk or Treat decorators, helpers, and candy donators!  Saturday's event was so much fun and  we all enjoyed  great fellowship! We appreciate your enthusiasm and spirit despite the blustery weather.  

God's blessings!
Katie Pece, Rebecca Schlitz, Julie Strasser
JEWELRY FUNDRAISER for ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

 2 PM – 6:30 PM IN THE HERITAGE ROOM

BEAUTIFUL and TOP QUALITY JEWELRY AVAILABLE AT
VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES! Contact Chris Kirchenberg at
ckirchenberg@gmail.com for more information or go to www.myniceandbella.com/chriskirchenberg to check out catalogs.

TRIP Program


Whether you are starting your Holiday shopping, or stocking up for the winter season, don’t forget to order your TRIP cards! If you are planning holiday menu’s, dining out, or just treating yourself, start your shopping with TRIP cards. There are many choices for local grocery stores, dining establishments and department stores.
Why not receive a tuition reimbursement and take care of your holiday or household shopping needs at the same time. Remember to check the website www.shopwithscrip.com for any special promotions, retailers such as Mariano’s, Whole Foods, Jewel, or your favorite retailers may be running. 
Great Lakes Scrip Center offers PrestoPay, a method we are currently enrolling school families and others interested in supporting the AH Miller Scholarship Program here at St Johns. The steps to get setup for PrestoPay to get scrips sent to your device for immediate use or to a computer to print out bar codes to be used at restaurants, retailers or other providers are on the GLSC website. Also on the website are videos and more information about the process.
To learn more, pick up information in the school office or church narthex wall file folders or ask us:
 Amy Buonassisi ( amybuonassisi@gmail.com ) and Sandra Pauley ( smp2319@icloud.com ). It is completely free (you buy a $25 gift card or $100 gift card for the retailer of your choice and receive that gift card) AND easy! You can take advantage of this program for your own family or you can donate it for another family - - it’s simple. 

We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates: November 6th, 13th, and 27th. Have your order in the green order boxes, in either the school office or church narthex by the Sunday prior to the order date to participate.
PTO News

Hot lunch orders for
Buona (November 6 th )
are due TODAY by 3:15 pm
** Late orders cannot be accepted . Order forms can be found on the SJL website at stjohnslagrange.org→ Parents→ Forms, or in the school office. Please contact Debbie with any questions about this lunch:
bankerref@comcast.net, 630-888-4188(text) or 630-321-0427(home).

When submitting pizza orders, hot lunch orders, registrations for extracurricular classes, etc. PLEASE remember to include your child’s grade on the form! This makes processing the forms much faster.
Thank you!
DONATIONS REQUESTED :
Donations of bulk “movie” candy for our “Candy Bar” (i.e. Skittles, plain M&M’s, gummy bears, Sour Patch Kids, Hot Tamales, etc.) would be MUCH appreciated to help offset the cost of the evening.
Thank you!

Bottled water available on Pizza Fridays!

Bottled water (16.9 oz) is now available to purchase on Pizza Fridays for 50¢ each. You cannot pre-order water, but there will be plenty!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
HOT SHOT SPORTS FALL II

The Hot Shots program will continue to run for the month of November. This session has open enrollment for grades preschool – 2 nd grade. (Older grades, your sessions are later this year.) This will be treated as a new session so all kids who want to participate must register, even if you were part of the first session. Enrollments forms have been sent home and copies can be found on the school website under Parents -> Eagles Enrichment Programs. There is a quicker turnaround time so be sure to have everything signed and turned in by November 1 st . 
November Smart Lunches
Here's what you can look forward to in November on our signature menu:



  • New and improved Mac & Cheese on the menu more often
  • More cold options each day, based on feedback from parents and students
  • New items like BLT Salad with Chicken, Breakfast-for-Lunch Pack, Bagel w/ Cream Cheese & Jelly, Turkey Shepherd's Pie, and Vegetarian Fried Rice
  • Special test recipes on 11/9, 11/15, 11/21, and 11/30 - look out for more information soon! 
The junior menu, has been changed up and a new sandwich pack has been added: Sunbutter & Jelly. 
Links to the November menus can be found below.

Questions? Contact Debbie Cloutier: bankerref@comcast.net, (630)321-0427 (hm), or (630-888-4188 (text). Or contact Smart Lunches Customer Service: (888)257-6278 or info@smartlunches.com. 
Calendar

Week of October 30, 2017

Monday, Oct 30
TRIP ORDERS DUE
  • 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew!
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars
  • 4:00 PM 5th Grade JV Basketball Game AWAY - Zion-Concord, Bensenville
  • 4:00 PM 6th Grade JV Basketball Game HOME - Immanuel, Elmhurst

Tuesday, Oct 31 Halloween/ CLASH DAY / Reformation Day

Wednesday, Nov 1

Thursday. Nov 2

Friday, Nov 3 NO SCHOOL

Saturday, Nov 4 No Activities Planned

Sunday, Nov 5

Week of November 6, 2017

Monday, Nov 6
TRIP ORDERS DUE
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars
  • 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew!
  • 3:30 PM JV Basketball Practice

Tuesday, Nov 7

Wednesday, Nov 8

Thursday. Nov 9

Friday, Nov 10 NO SCHOOL
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences

Saturday, Nov 11 No Activities Planned

Sunday, Nov 12





Want to see more calendar information? View the school and church calendar on our website HERE :
708-354-1690
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