Eagles in Action
Seventh Grade Eagles in Action Project
During the month of October, seventh graders are collecting stocking stuffers for service members in harm’s way during Christmas. For more information and to see a list of what's needed, please click the button below:

Announcements
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Super 1: Gavin Johnson, Ella Sherby
Super 2: Christ Anisi, Naomy Magana, Caidon Spalla


Keep up the good work!
Please volunteer to help
at our JV basketball games!

You can sign up to help out with these games
at our concession stand or the score table by clicking:
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 1st quarter on October 26. 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.

Wednesday, at 3:15 p.m. in Mrs. Hackelberg’s room
Friday, October 26th in Mrs. Mannes’ room

Hooray for Reading!  A.R. Committee
St. John’s Lutheran School Celebrates
National RED RIBBON WEEK
October 22-26, 2018
DRESS UP DAYS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 PROUD TO BE DRUG FREE Wear RED

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 FROM HEAD TO TOE I AM DRUG FREE Wear CRAZY SOCKS &/or HATS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 LEI OFF DRUGS Dress up with a lei and Hawaiian clothes
 
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 IT’S CRAZY TO DO DRUGS Wear mismatched clothes.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 EAGLES ARE TEAMING UP AGAINST DRUGS Sports Team Clothes
Happy Halloweenie Lunch

On Wednesday, October 31, just because they love you, the teachers will provide a
free lunch for all students. They will be offering “hallo-weenies” (hot dogs), chips and a clementine.  
Hot lunch orders for Bill’s Place
(November 7 th )
Due on Thursday, November 1 st


Family order forms are being sent home this week in each family’s youngest child’s Take Home folder. Volunteers will be needed to help serve lunch this month. Lunch orders are due NEXT WEEK, no later than 3:15 pm on Thursday, 11/1. Orders received after this time cannot be accepted. 

Please contact Heidi Dahlstrand with any questions about hot lunch at heidi827@msn.com or by phone/text at 847-302-3967.
Pizza Friday Lunch Volunteers Needed

***Even though this is a fundraiser for 7 th  & 8 th  grades,  ANY  parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles of any age student are welcome to help serve pizza on Fridays! It’s a fun, no-stress way to get to see your kids in the middle of the day and to see them interact with their friends. If you can help out, please click on the link below – and  THANK YOU !
Quarterly Tuition Payments Due
Friday, October 26
Trunk or Treat
Saturday October 27 th
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
in the St. John’s parking lot. 
Join us for an afternoon of fun for all ages; a great chance to visit with friends, bring your neighbors and your family to enjoy a nice fall afternoon. There will be snacks and many decorated cars that will provide a treat and some games. 

Operation Christmas Child
Don't forget to stop by the school office and pick up your Operation Christmas Child box. There are only a few weeks left before they have to be turned in so that we can make sure they are distributed to children around the world before Christmas. 
If you need more information please visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org/  and click on the Operation Christmas Child link. 
The boxes are due Monday November 12th!   
We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
·         October 29th 

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.
Halloween at the Y
Greater La Grange YMCA Halloween Walk
Saturday, October 27th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For more information, please view the flier below:
Park District of La Grange Events
Halloween Party - Friday, October 26th, 6:00-8:00 PM
Daddy/Daughter Dance - Friday, November 16th, 6:00-8:00 PM
For more information, please view the fliers below:
Parent Community Network will host a workshop:
The Truth About Vaping: Think it's no big deal? Think again!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday November 6, at 7pm,
LTHS South Campus Performing Arts Center.
Registration opens soon: www.parentcommunitynetwork.com
Calendar

Week of October 22, 2018
RED RIBBON WEEK

Monday, October 22 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:15 PM JV Basketball Practice
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars
  • 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew!

Tuesday, October 23
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Handbells
  • 4:00 Walther Science League
  • 4:00-8:00 PM Chipotle Fundraiser, 40 N. La Grange Rd.

Wednesday, October 24 Teacher Treasures
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:15 PM JV Basketball Practice

Thursday, October 25 Teacher Treasures
  • 7:25 AM Joy Handbells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers

Friday, October 26
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball HOME Game - Immanuel, Elmhurst

Saturday, October 27
  • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 28 REFORMATION SUNDAY


Week of October 29, 2018

Monday, October 29 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:15 PM JV Basketball Practice
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars
  • 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew!

Tuesday, October 30
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Handbells
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball HOME Game - Bensenville

Wednesday, October 31 HALLOWEEN-PAJAMA DAY
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors

Thursday, November 1
  • 7:25 AM Joy Handbells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers

Friday, November 2
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball HOME Game - Immanuel, Hillside

Saturday, November 3

Sunday, November 4


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