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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,November 8, 2017
Volume 42, Issue 11
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A Message from the Principal
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The first quarter has ended and parent/teacher conference time is upon us. We look forward to speaking with you about your child’s progress so far this year. We also take some of this time to set goals with/for your children. While we are always available to discuss any concerns you might have, this is the first formal opportunity that most of you have to sit down with your child’s teacher. Please come prepared with any questions or concerns to discuss at your conference. Showing the children that their families and teachers work together is so important for their school success. Did you know that students with involved parents earn higher grades and test scores, have better social skills, and show improved behavior?
Blessings on all of your conferences!
In His Name,
Teri Lyn Mannes, Principal
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First Grade Eagles in Action Project
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Toy Collection
November 29
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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!
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Thank You from the Sixth Graders
What do the numbers 153, 148, 250, 23, 46, 117, 76, and 240 have to do with the sixth grade Eagles in Action project in October? Please read further to find out!
During the month of October, St. John’s Lutheran School’s sixth graders chose to serve Operation Support Our Troops - America, Inc. as their Eagles in Action project. Throughout the month of October, St. John’s students donated
chapel offerings
totaling $
153
.87, and we collected
148
pounds of stocking stuffers from church members and school families.
In addition to sponsoring the collection drive,
Thrivent Financial
awarded a $
250
grant
for our project, which we used to purchase snacks for volunteers, stocking stuffers for the troops, and Christmas-themed and patriotic-themed cotton material for our sewing club members, who made 31 stockings and
23
pillow cases
for the troops during the September and October sessions. Our sixth graders also each made a stocking, for a total of
46
Christmas stockings
for the troops.
With their Chapel Families, all of the St. John’s Students created Christmas Cards for the troops to share God’s Words of hope for salvation through Jesus. Together, they made
117
Christmas Cards
.
On October 26, our sixth graders and chaperones brought these donations to the collection site in Villa Park, Illinois, where they worked for two hours to separate and categorized items, and stuff 240 stockings for the troops. Combined, chaperones, sewing club members, and sixth graders
volunteered 76 hours.
The sixth graders felt blessed to serve Operation Support Our Troops, and we all felt astounded by the volume of donations we received throughout the month. Thank you all for your part in
sending 240 Christmas stockings
to military personnel who can’t be with their families this Christmas.
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The Early Childhood Department presents:
Pinteresting Activities
When: Thursday, Nov. 30, 6:30 – 7:30
Who: Students in Preschool through Grade 2 (and their families)
Where: St. John’s First Floor Classrooms
Why: To do fun activities found on Pinterest without making a mess at home!
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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.
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We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:
Independent 1: Owen Roberts
Super 3: Natalie Santiago
Star 2: Brixton Cook
Keep up the good work!
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Original Works Orders Due!
The Original Works orders are due now. Please remember to turn it in before the long weekend. Thanks to everyone who participated with the purchase of a magnet or placed an order. You should receive your products no later than December 11 – in plenty of time for Christmas gifts.
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Lyons Township High School
Future Freshman Night
8th graders who will be attending LT are invited to attend on November 28
Please see attached flyers
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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
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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!
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DONATIONS REQUESTED
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Donations of bulk (not individually wrapped) “movie” candy for our “Candy Bar” (i.e. large bags of 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!
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Mark your calendars for Movie Night!
Friday, Nov. 17
Doors will open at 6:30 PM. There will be a PTO meeting at 6:30, and the movie will start promptly at 7:00 PM.
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FIRST QUARTER BOX TOPS WINNERS!
Congratulations to the 3
rd
grade classroom for turning in the highest percentage of Box Tops for the 1
st
Quarter! Keep turning in those Box Tops for the chance to be the next classroom winners!!
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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.
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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
Week of November 13, 2017
Monday, Nov 13
TRIP ORDERS DUE
- 3:25 PM Chess Scholars
- 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew!
- 3:30 PM JV Basketball Practice
Tuesday, Nov 14
Wednesday, Nov 15
Thursday. Nov 16
Friday, Nov 17
- 4:00 PM 6th Grade JV Game AWAY - Trinity, Lombard
- 6:30 PM PTO Meeting
- 7:00 PM PTO Movie Night
Saturday, Nov 18 No Activities Planned
Sunday, Nov 19
Want to see more calendar information? View the school and church calendar on our website
HERE
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