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St. John's Lutheran School
The Wings Newsletter
Joyfully Following Jesus.
John 15:11
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Volume 44, Issue 8
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A Message From the Principal
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Lutheran Education Association Convocation 2019
We do not have school the rest of this week because the teachers will be traveling to St. Louis for a conference.
Opening Eyes, Minds, & Hearts is the theme for Lutheran Education Association’s 2019 Convocation, October 10–12.
This thirteenth triennial convocation provides professional growth, worship, and fellowship opportunities designed for educators in Lutheran schools and other educational agencies at all levels. We will be part of a group of 2500 Lutheran educators in attendance!
The convocation theme is inspired by the text of Herbert Brokering’s Easter hymn, “Alleluia! Jesus is Risen” (
LSB
474), where phrases such as “telling the story,” “opening eyes,” “constant surprise,” “gift of the future,” and “walking the way” dominate inspirational thought.
Lutheran school educators are in the business of opening minds, both to the wonders, intricacies, blessings, and perils of all that science, social studies, mathematics, the arts, and religious studies have to offer. They must wrap all of these in a scripturally supported and Christian worldview. While secular-based education often closes minds to Scripture and Spirit-given faith, Lutheran school educators must open minds to the truth. Students and teachers alike must learn how to express their faith and knowledge in what they say, think, and do—all to the glory of God.
Please pray for safe travels as we will begin our drive early tomorrow morning and depart for home Saturday afternoon. God’s blessings on your extended weekend with your families.
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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. Last year, students brought enough individual stocking stuffers to chapel to fill five boxes. This year, our sewing club members have created Christmas stockings that need filling. This morning, stockings were distributed to each classroom for filling. When one is filled, bring it to chapel as you would your regular chapel donations. Seventh graders will bring your offerings and donations to
Operation Support Our Troops (OSOT) – America, Inc.
on October 31, where they will volunteer their time stuffing more stockings for United States Service Members.
Please
bring the items listed below to school on Wednesdays during the month of October:
*AA & AAA Batteries
*New CD’s and DVD’s
*Fruit Snacks / Fruit Rollups (Individual Packs)
Chocolate Candy Bars / Gum
*Trail Mix (Individual Packs)
*Puzzle/Sudoko Books
*Granola Bars / Rice Krispie Bars / Individual Packs of Cookies
*Starlight Mints & Holiday Candy
*Slim Jims / Beef Jerky (Individually Wrapped)
*Licorice / Twizzlers (Individually Wrapped)
*Hand Warmers
*Unbreakable Christmas Ornaments
*I-Tunes Gift Cards
Letters and Cards for the Troops
Thank you for your support!
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3rd Grade Eagles in Action Recap for September
Thank you for your support of the LaGrange Area Food Pantry through your chapel offerings in September. We are excited that the chapel offerings totaled $321.76! If we divide that by ten months, we will use about $32.00 per month this school year to buy a monthly featured item through June.
We also packed Manna Packs at Feed My Starving Children that fed hungry children in body and spirit for El Salvador. We were part of packing 147 boxes containing 31,752 meals that will feed 87 kids for a whole year! The cost for our packing session was paid forward $7,620.48! Praise God! We had so much fun, too!
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IMPORTANT EXTENDED CARE ANNOUNCEMENT
The school year is well under way and by now everyone should be calling or e-mailing to sign your child up if they need to use the extended care program. This includes being late to pick up your child from after school activities. You also need to cancel them if they are signed up and no longer need to come. There are many reasons for this policy including your child’s safety. To avoid additional fees please call (708) 354-1690 ext 288 (leaving a voice message is fine) or email
extcare@sjlagrange.com
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Thank you for your cooperation
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Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
October 17-18 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Family Night
October 17, 5:30-7:00 pm
Volunteers Needed! Please sign up through the signup genius links below:
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7th & 8th Grade Bake Sale Fundraiser
WHERE:
CHURCH NARTHEX
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Lagrange
DATE
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 20
9:30-12:00p.m.
(Between services and after late service) Bring items by 8:45a.m.
SPONSORED BY
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7
th
and 8
th
Grade
All proceeds will be used for the 7
th
and 8
th
grade class trip to Springfield, IL on May 26, 2020.
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Have you always wanted to meet the parents you see at drop off or pick up?
Now's your chance!
Come out for a night of pizza, cocktails and socializing
with your fellow St. John's Parents!
Thursday, October 24th, 7:00-9:00 pm
Cash Bar, Pizza Provided by PTO
Salerno's Pizza and Sports Bar
9301 W 63rd St, Hodgkins, IL 60525
Sponsored by your friendly PTO
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Volunteers Needed!
Saturday, Oct. 26th, 11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Trick or Treat in a safe environment and enjoy the decorated cars, treats and snacks!
We are looking for people to decorate their trunks, help set up, and help with the food table. We are accepting candy donations in the school office.
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Save the Date
for St. John’s Lutheran School’s
1
st
Annual Trivia Night!
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Doors Open at 6p.m.
Trivia Starts at 7p.m.
$15 per person or $100 per table/team of 8
More information to come!
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Artsonia – The World’s Largest
Student Art Museum!
We are using a new service called Artsonia to connect you with your child’s creative activities at school. You can view your child’s artwork, start a “fan club” of family and friends so they can see it, approve comments they leave about the artwork, order fabulous products featuring your child’s art, and support our art program with your purchases! Wow! We can’t wait to get started!
You may already have received an email from Artsonia with more information about how to get started. If not, you will get one soon. Please watch for that email and sign up!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Check below for ways to help out and get your volunteer hours:
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Volunteer for the Scholastic Book Fair!
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Trunk or Treat Helpers
Help keep the candy full, help with the food table,
or pass out fliers with Angel!
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PIZZA FRIDAY SERVERS
***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 would like to help out, please follow the sign up instructions below – and
THANK YOU
!
ATTENTION: 7
th
& 8
th
grade parents – Please sign-up as soon as possible to help serve pizza. Since all proceeds help offset the cost of the Washington, D.C. trip in May,
all
7
th
and 8
th
grade parents are expected to fully participate in this fundraiser.
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PTO Events
Many volunteers needed for special events throughout the year!
Please view the flier via the button below:
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Looking for a school parent who would like to volunteer with the TRIP Program.
Requirements:
· Approximately 4 - 6 hours a week
· Be available on Monday (or Tuesday) mornings for TRIP order placement
· Be available on Thursday mornings for TRIP order fulfillment/delivery
· Some knowledge of Microsoft products
· Willing to learn & share & grow the TRIP Program
Thank you! Kind regards – The TRIP Team
Your TRIP Team Coordinator,
Amy Buonassisi
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Box Tops Update:
No more clipping! No more collecting! No more hassle! Box Tops have gone digital!
In 4 simple instructions, you can help St. John’s with your everyday purchases. (See their website for a list of participating Box Top products.)
1. Download the app.
2. Sign up for free.
3. Find St. John’s Lutheran School.
4. Scan your receipts
Give credit! Every time you scan a receipt, look for the star icon to give credit to a school or class!
BONUS - Earn double rewards if you still have clipped Box Tops labels as well as scanned receipts.
Feel free to share with other friends and family members. Thank you for helping!
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Ladies Fall Brunch: Live Free
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
You are invited to a lovely afternoon with all your favorites: Girlfriends, Breakfast Buffet, and featured Speaker and Author, Kendra Smiley.
Ticket Reservations will begin September 8th.
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October 27
Registration is at 12:30 at First Congregational Church of Western Springs
For more information, email Vicki Wykert at v.wykert@sjlagrange.com
or click the button below:
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Earn money towards next year's tuition!
October is here! Time to start shopping for costumes and candy, along with cooler weather clothing! If you just plan on dining out or treating yourself, take time to evaluate your shopping needs and order your TRIP cards! If you are hosting or attending any fall gatherings start, your shopping with TRIP cards.
We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
October 15th (Tues)
October 21st
October 28th
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.
Exciting new information! GLSC is now offering as one of the PrestoPay options
“pay with your credit card”
. Our TRIP customers have been requesting this for a while now and it is great to finally be able to offer this option.
Please the flier below for all the details:
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Free Bereavement Camp
Ages 6-17
Camp TK (formerly Camp Erin) is a FREE weekend bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6-17. The next one is scheduled for October 11-13.
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Park District of La Grange
Zombie Candy Hunt, Friday, October 18th, 7:30 pm
Halloween Party, Friday, October 25th, 6-8 pm
For more information, please see the fliers below:
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Week of October 7, 2019
Monday, October 7 TRIP Orders Due
Tuesday, October 8
- 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
- 4:00 PM Volleyball Game - Coed - HOME, St. Paul, Brookfield
- 5:00 PM Volleyball Awards Night
Wednesday, October 9
- 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
- 3:25 PM Let's Build It Engineering!
- 4:00 PM Wednesday Bible School
Thursday, October 10
NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 11
NO SCHOOL
Saturday, October 12
Sunday, October 13
- 8:00 AM Worship Service
- 9:30 AM Education Hour
- 10:45 AM Worship Service
Week of October 14, 2019
Monday, October 14
NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 15 TRIP Orders Due
- 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
- 3:30 PM JV Basketball Practice
Wednesday, October 16
- 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
- 3:25 PM Let's Build It Engineering!
- 4:00 PM Wednesday Bible School
Thursday, October 17
Scholastic Book Fair
- 7:25 AM Joy Bells
- 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
- 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
- 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers K-2
- 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports 3rd-5th
- 2:30 PM Mission Propelle
- 5:30-7:00 PM Book Fair Family Night
Friday, October 18
Scholastic Book Fair/
Pink Out - Wear Pink
Saturday, October 19
- 5:05 PM The 505 Worship Service
Sunday, October 20
- 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
- 9:30 AM 7-8th Grade Bake Sale
- 9:30 AM Education Hour
- 9:50 AM Jubilee Bells Arrive
- 10:05 AM Echoes of Praise Arrive
- 10:15 AM Junior Choir Arrives
- 10:45 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
Want to see more calendar information? View the school and church calendar on our website
HERE:
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