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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, March 21, 2018
Volume 42, Issue 27
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A Message from the Principal
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Longing for Spring
Taken from: Our Daily Bread
Nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives.
It’s been a long, cold winter, and I am eager for warm weather. I’m tired of seeing bare trees and lifeless brown leaves covering the ground. I long to see wildflowers poke through the dead leaves and to watch the woods turn green once more.
Yet even as I anticipate my favorite season, I hear my mother’s voice saying, “Don’t wish your life away.”
If you’re like me, you sometimes hear yourself saying, “When such and such happens, then I will . . .
or,
If only so and so would do this, then I would do that . . .
or,
I would be happy if . . .
or,
I will be satisfied when . . .”
In longing for some future good, we forget that every day—regardless of the weather or our circumstances—is a gift from God to be used for His glory.
According to author Ron Ash, “We are where we need to be and learning what we need to learn. Stay the course because the things we experience today will lead us to where He needs us to be tomorrow.”
In every season, there is a reason to rejoice and an opportunity to do good (Eccl. 3:12). The challenge for each of us every day is to find something to rejoice about and some good to do—and then to do both.
Just as the winter turns to spring,
Our lives have changing seasons too;
So when a gloomy forecast comes,
Remember—God has plans for you.
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5
th
Grade head to the Ronald McDonald House
Near Loyola Hospital
There are many families who need to travel far from home and spend several weeks or months to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children. This is a long time to be away from or to divide a family. And, for children facing a serious medical crisis, nothing seems scarier than not having mom and dad close by for love and support. This is where the Ronald McDonald House comes in: It is that “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost.
Families are stronger when they are together, which helps in the healing process. By staying at a Ronald McDonald House, parents also can have better communication with their child’s medical team and keep up with complicated treatment plans when needed. They can also focus on the health of their child, rather than grocery shopping, cleaning or cooking meals. The cost of the medical bills is enough to handle without needing to pay for a hotel.
The 5
th grade class will be going to the Ronald McDonald House by Loyola Hospital on March 21. We will be making lunch for the families at the home to eat and we will be cleaning or fixing up rooms that need it. We are asking you to bring in a dollar to help fill our poster with flowers that represent sharing the aroma of Christ. The money will help provide things the families need to stay at the house or it will be used to maintain the house for future families of sick children in the hospital.
Thank you for helping us share the love of Christ to the families at the Ronald McDonald House!
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A.R. Club!
The A.R. Club is being offered for those interested in reading and taking A.R. tests after school to make their goal by the end of 3rd quarter on March 23rd. The A.R. Club will be held from 3:15 to 4:00. The teacher hosting AR Club on the day your child will be attending will need permission either in an email to
school@sjlagrange.com
or a written note. Please include if you will be picking up your child or if he/she should go to Extended Care. Those not picked up by 4:05 will be excused to Extended Care.
Monday, March 19 in Mrs. Mannes’ room
Tuesday, March 20 in Mrs. Strasser’s room
Wednesday, March 21st at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Starr’s room
Wednesday, at 3:15 p.m. in Wykert’s room
Friday, March 23 in Mrs. Hackelberg’s room
Hooray for Reading! A.R. Committee
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Plant Sale
The annual St. John's plant sale will be
Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12.
Orders are due Monday, April 23.
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We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
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April 3rd (Tues), 16th and 30th
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.
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Swan Cleaners Partnership
Swan Cleaners will donate 10% of dry cleaning proceeds back to St. John's!
9500 W. 47th St., Brookfield
For more information, view the flier below,
or call 708-485-5795 or email info@myswancleaners.com
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Story about the power of faith - Movie for the entire family:
Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies.
In theaters March 24th and 26th
Ice Dragon is a story about the power of faith. A long ago faith that had been lost by many, but was restored once again through the persistence of a grandfather and granddaughter, Nicholai and Melody. Through their belief, they were able to save their town from evil and destruction. Throughout the exciting journey the movie takes us on, Christian values prevail. Lessons of kindness to all, persistence in sharing the good news, standing up for what is right even if you’re alone, and of keeping faith even in the hard times are seen throughout the movie. And in the end, evil is defeated by righteousness, new friendships are made, and faith saves the day.
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Park District of LaGrange Spring and Summer Happenings
Please see the buttons below for information on
breakfast with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and summer camp.
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Raising Resilient and Drug-Free Kids.
In the past year, Rosecrance has served more than 30,000 children, teens, adults, and families, and with this presentation we are confident we will help even more. With that being said, Rosecrance would like to invite you to this free, community presentation on Wednesday April 5, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.,
at Pleasantdale Middle School (7450 Wolf Rd., Burr Ridge, IL).
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PIZZA FRIDAYS
Order forms are available outside the school office; on the SJL website at stjohnslagrange.org→Parents→Forms; or by clicking the link found in this issue of The Wings.
As a reminder: Pizza should be pre-ordered to guarantee that your student receives his/her preferred type and quantity of pizza. Pizza orders are due
by
9:00 am
on Wednesday
for Friday’s lunch. There are usually extra slices of pizza available for sale on Fridays at lunch. However, students with pre-orders are served first and there is no guarantee that there will be leftover pizza to sell.
Pizza Fridays are a fundraiser to help cover the costs for the 7
th
& 8
th
grade classes’ trip to Washington, D.C. in May.
Thank you for your support!
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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
Fundraiser Dates: MARCH 7
th
– 21
st
Now that our Mixed Bag Designs Fundraiser is in full swing - it's time to sell,
sell
,
SELL
! Remember that everything we earn helps support special events for our school!
Orders are due today, Wednesday, March 21st!
You can also help promote our fundraiser by posting our fundraiser ID 57322
or copying this custom link on your social media pages:
www.mixedbagdesigns.com/?fundraiserid=57322
.
By clicking on the link you will automatically support our fundraiser
with your online purchase.
Thank you again for helping spread the word and don't hesitate to contact Debbie Cloutier (bankerref@comcast.net or 630-321-0427) if you have any questions.
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Hot Shot Sports Spring Session
Dates:
Thursday; April 5, (skip 12), 19, 26 and May 3
Time:
2:30 – 3:30pm
Grades:
5
th
– 8
th
Grade
Min/Max:
8/18
Fee:
$35.00 – Please make checks payable out to
‘Hot Shots Sports’
OR submit cash/check to School office with signed waiver.
Contact
Jessica Lynch
with any questions!
Jessica@hotshots4kids.com (630) 207-3292
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Sticky Fingers Cooking Class Spring Session
1st-4th Graders
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pm
8 Classes: April 5-May 24
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MARCH SMART LUNCHES CALENDAR
The calendar showing lunch options for March can be accessed by clicking on the link below. If you have not yet tried Smart Lunches, and would like to, just visit
www.smartlunches.com
to create an account and get started!
Some delicious entrees include:
- NEW - Belgian Waffles with Veggie Sausage & Syrup (signature)
- BBQ Pulled Pork Burrito (signature)
- Cheesy Bread Dippers (signature)
- Chicken Caesar Salad (signature)
- Fish sticks (signature & junior)
- Chicken nuggets (signature & junior, larger portion size for junior!)
- Chicken & Goldfish Pack (junior)
- Turkey & Cheese Rollup (junior)
- BBQ Chicken, Noodles, & Mashed Potatoes (junior)
- NEW sides selection for both junior and signature!
To order, just hop online to
www.smartlunches.com
, select your lunches and check out to take "pack lunch" off of your to-do list. If you have any questions, Smart Lunches' friendly customer support team can help! Give them a call at 1-888-25-SMART or send an email to
support@smartlunches.com
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Week of March 19, 2018
Monday, Mar 19
RED DAY
TRIP orders Due
- 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew!
- 3:30 PM Chess Scholars
Tuesday, Mar 20
- 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
- 3:15 PM Intramural Volleyball 5th/6th
Wednesday, Mar 21
- 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
- 3:15 PM Intramural Volleyball 3rd/4th
- 6:00 PM Lenten Dinner
- 7:00 PM Worship w/ Communion
Thursday, Mar 22
- 7:25 AM Joy Bells
- 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
- 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
- 2:30 PM Hot Shot Sports
Friday, Mar 23 End of 3rd Quarter
Saturday, Mar 24 No Activities Planned
Sunday, Mar 25 Palm Sunday
Monday, Mar 26 - Friday Mar 30 SPRING BREAK
Holy Week Worship Schedule:
Thursday, Mar 29 Maundy Thursday
- 12:00 PM Worship w/ Communion
- 7:00 PM Worship w/ Communion
Friday, Mar 30 Good Friday
- 12:00 PM Worship
- 7:00 PM Worship
Sunday, April 1 EASTER SUNDAY!
- 8:00 AM Worship w/ Communion
- 9:30 AM Easter Egg Hunt
- 10:45 AM Worship w/ Communion
Week of April 2, 2018
Monday, April 2 Easter Monday, NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 3
Wednesday, April 4
Thursday, April 5
- 7:25 AM Joy Bells
- 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
- 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
- 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers Class
- 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports 5th-8th Grades
Friday, April 6
Saturday, April 7
- 7:00 PM Jr Choir at Wolves Game
Sunday, April 8
Want to see more calendar information? View the school and church calendar on our website
HERE
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