Eagles in Action
Kindergarten Eagles in Action

Chicago HOPES for Kids' mission is to empower lives through education. Chicago HOPES for Kids provides educational support for children living in Chicago's homeless shelters. It is their mission to provide their students with the resources and encouragement needed to succeed academically, despite the challenge of homelessness.  While HOPES has had to limit in-person programming due to the pandemic, it has been through generous donations that they have been able to provide services including delivering essential items and kids activities to shelters, as well as providing online educational programming. They are committed to continue to provide the best educational support to their students and ensure the safety of their families during this time.Ch
Announcements
EXTREME COLD DROP-OFF PROCEDURES FOR PRESCHOOL

Due to the extremely cold temperatures expected later this week and next week, we are requesting that preschool parents walk their children up to the D doors for both morning and afternoon drop-off. Students’ temperatures will be taken inside the building, minimizing our staff and students’ exposure to the cold. Please do not park in front of the sidewalks. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we begin this new drop-off procedure. The new procedure will begin on Thursday, February 4.

K-8: Students in K-8 arriving after 8:05 am should wait in the car to keep warm until a staff member comes to the door to check them in.
CALENDAR UPDATES
  • Friday, February 5 - There IS school
  • Thursday, February 11 - Friday, February 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences via Zoom (upper grades as needed)
  • Friday, February 12 - NO SCHOOL
  • Friday, March 12 - regular full day schedule, no early dismissal
REMOTE LEARNING POLICIES REMINDER
As a reminder, the remote learning option is only for students who are required to stay home due to quarantine, as approved by the teacher(s) and Mrs. Mannes. Remote learning is not available without advanced notice and approval, or for unexcused absences.
KEEP US INFORMED SO WE CAN KEEP EVERYONE SAFE!!!
If your student is going to be tested for COVID, you must notify the school immediately. Do not wait for the results or for the next school day to let us know. Email the school office: school@stjohnslagrange.org
and if it's the weekend, email Mrs. Mannes: t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org
Guidelines for Keeping Students Home
As a reminder, we are required to follow IDPH and ISBE regulations in order to remain open for in-person instruction.

If your student has ANY of the following symptoms, your student and all siblings must stay home from school:
  • fever (100.4 or higher)
  • new onset of moderate to severe headache
  • shortness of breath
  • new cough
  • sore throat
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain from unknown cause
  • new congestion/runny nose
  • new loss of sense of taste or smell
  • nausea
  • fatigue from unknown cause
  • muscle or body aches

Your student may return to school after receiving a negative COVID test or receiving an alternative diagnosis from a doctor. Asymptomatic siblings may also return at this time.
If you do not obtain either a negative COVID test or alternative diagnosis, your student, and siblings, must stay home for 10 days from onset of symptoms AND have been symptom free for 24 hours.

Thank you for continuing to be vigilant as we navigate this school year together!
Absence line
708.354.1690, Press 4, then 1
If your student is going to be absent for any reason, you must call and leave a message on the absence line every day with a detailed explanation of the reason for the absence.
(If you let the school know in advance about a prolonged absence, such as vacation, you do not need to call every day.)
Priority Re-enrollment Information is now open!
Current families must enroll for 2021-22 school year by noon on Monday, February 8th, in order to reserve a spot!
Payments may be sent in your student(s)' take-home folder, or dropped in the mail slot beside the doors on Park Road.
Extended Care Payments Due on the 15th!
Payments can be sent in your student(s)' take-home folder, or dropped in the mail slot beside the doors on Park Road.
Congratulations to the following students
on achieving honor roll for 2nd quarter:

White Honor Roll
8th: Ariana Barajas, Kathryn Chicoine, Spencer Dahlstrand, Ethan Mendez, Autumn Schmidt, Max Stradal
7th: Denisse Toledano
6th: Natalina Franco, Ignacio Rodriguez
5th: Christ Anisi, Gavin Johnson, Nigel Pakula, Ella Sherby, Caidon Spalla

Blue Honor Roll
8th: Abby Gombis, Jonathan Medrano, Sophia Preussner, Adeline Proctor, Alexia Stradal, Aurelio Tapia
7th: Brixton Cook, Daisy Quinonez, Matthew Spalla, Landon Willett
6th: Eli Gombis
5th: Carlos Tapia
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Super 2: Patrick Anisi
Super 3: Joey Garbarz
Super 4: Eva Borges
Super 8: Katie Wozniak
Advanced 1: Adeline Schmidt
Advanced 2: Katie Wozniak
Advanced 3: Dean Daly, Katie Wozniak

Keep up the good work!

 St. John's Lutheran School Mask Fundraiser
  
Please click the link below to purchase a St. John's Lutheran School Fundraising Mask! Orders will be shipped right to your door for free! This face mask is a 2 ply white/black mask made up of 60% Polyester, 40% Cotton. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the children of St. John's Lutheran School!
 
All purchases are greatly appreciated!
 

St. John's Spirit Wear Store
is open!
Open through Sunday, February 7th!

Here is a sample of the items available!
Orders can be shipped to school or directly to your home.

For the full catalog, please click on the button below, or visit the website: https://stjohns21.itemorder.com/sale
Please join us for livestream chapel Wednesdays at 8:20am at our Youtube channel via the link below:
You should have received an email about St. John's Ministries on Monday. Inside you will find more information about the following exciting events:
Caring Network Diaper Derby & Bottle Drive
Mask Fundraiser
Little Joe's Fundraiser
Food Pantry February Item: Paper Towels

You can access that email via the button below:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
Earn money towards next year's tuition! And support our school! Get ready for the big game! Use the RaiseRight app now! When updating your wardrobe for the winter, or 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 gatherings, start your shopping with TRIP cards. 

Please text me (Amy Buonassissi) if you have an order & are coming 630-290-0268
   OR if you would like to connect with me somewhere before the order is due.

We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
  • February 8th
  • February 22nd
When using the RaiseRight app, you can order eGift Cards to immediately download to your mobile device! In the drive-thru line at Starbucks, or the checkout line at Mariano's? Order an eGift card and it will be ready by the time you are ready to pay! Need to make a Target run? Download an eGift card to use at the store! Learn more about the RaiseRight app here: RaiseRight App
To obtain your personal user login and password, contact Amy Buonassisi: TRIP@stjohnslagrange.org
708-354-1690