Eagles in Action
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 22. We will be making casseroles for the families at the home to eat and we will be baking cookies. We will place the cookies in a bag with encouraging words attached to them. 
  We are asking you to send in a dollar to help fill our poster nest with eagles that represent how we soar when we put our trust in God.  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!
Announcements
FINANCIAL AID

We are deep into enrollment and planning for the 2019-2020 school year. St. John’s wants all families to be able to send their children to this school if they wish a Christian education for their children. We do not want cost to be a barrier. 
If you will need financial aid for next year, please visit www.cfslogin.com . Our school code is 41690. We use the Confidential Financial Services to award financial aid based on the material you submit and verify through this company. The amount of money the church has to award is limited, and will likely be less than last year. Awards will be granted to families showing the greatest need. The deadline for applications is April 15.
There are other ways to subsidize your tuition. Families have the capability of earning thousands of dollars off their tuition through the TRIP program. You can also take advantage of our Referral Discount which could earn you $1000 off your tuition for every child you refer to St. John’s. 
As a church and school, we are blessed to be a blessing to others. Christian education has continued at St. John’s for over 130 years. We want to continue to provide this blessing to your family. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mannes.
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 22. 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 18 in Mrs. Wykert’s room
Tuesday, March 19 in Mrs. Strasser’s room
Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Hackelberg’s room
Wednesday, at 3:15 p.m. in Mrs. Starr’s room
Friday, March 22 in Mrs. Mannes’ room

Hooray for Reading!  A.R. Committee
SAVE THE DATE: JULY 29 – AUGUST 2
                9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
                  VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
        ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL 
            47th and Brainard, LaGrange, IL 60525
          www.SJLaGrange.com
    Phone: 708.354.1690
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 3: Patrick Anisi, Emma Gutierrez, Robby Salinas, Diego Santiago
Ready 5: Delilah Cook

Keep up the good work!
Candy Donations Needed:
An Egg-citing Easter activity is rolling out that will involve our church, school and neighbors. Individually wrapped candy donations are needed to fill 2,400 plastic eggs and will be greatly appreciated. Please drop off bags of candy in the school office between now and March 22nd. Email  j.strasser@sjlagrange.com  with questions. Thank You!   
Hot lunch orders for Special Outdoor Education Fundraiser (April 23 rd )
Due on Friday, April 5 th

Family order forms are being sent home this week in each family’s youngest child’s Take Home folder. No volunteers will be needed to help serve lunch this month. Lunch orders are due no later than 3:15 pm on Friday 4/5/19. Orders received after this time cannot be accepted. 

Please contact Vicki Wykert at v.wykert@stjLagrange.com or Heidi Dahlstrand at heidi827@msn.com with any questions.
Ozzie & Annie Reading Scholars
Cougars Reading Club Scholarship Application
The scholarship program was established by the Kane County Cougars to award current reading club members. $500 scholarships will be awarded to recipients in each of the following age groups: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Applications are due April 30th.
Please view the application below, or request one in the school office:
Plant Sale is coming!
Friday, May 10, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, and Saturday May 11, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
Orders are due Tuesday, April 23
Park District of La Grange Summer Camp
June 10th - August 9th
See flier for more information:

Pizza Friday Coordinator(s) Needed for
2019-2020!

Please contact the office to find out
how you can help.

Whether you are staying in town or traveling over Spring Break, or updating your wardrobe for the Spring season, don’t forget to order your TRIP cards! 

We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
   · April 1st
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.
Calendar
Week of March 18, 2019

Monday, March 18 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars
  • 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew
  • 3:30 PM Hot Shots Intramurals 3rd-6th

Tuesday, March 19
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Handbells
  • 5:30 PM 6th-8th Grade Academic Fair - Famous Failures

Wednesday, March 20 First Day of Spring
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 6:00 PM Midweek Lenten Dinner
  • 7:00 PM Lenten Worship Service

Thursday, March 21
  • 7:25 AM Joy Handbells
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Intramurals 3rd-6th
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers 1st-4th Grades

Friday, March 22

Saturday, March 23

Sunday, March 24
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 9:30 AM Sunday School Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service w/ Communion

Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 SPRING BREAK


Week of April 1, 2019

Monday, April 1 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars

Tuesday, April 2
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Handbells
  • 6:15 PM Family Gym Night

Wednesday, April 3
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 6:00 PM Midweek Lenten Dinner
  • 7:00 PM Lenten Worship Service

Thursday, April 4
  • 7:25 AM Joy Handbells
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise

Friday, March 22

Saturday, March 23

Sunday, March 24
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 9:30 AM Sunday School Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service w/ Communion



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