Eagles in Action
First Grade Service Project : Operation Christmas Child
We are excited to be able to tell kids around the world about the gift of Jesus through Operation Christmas Child. Each grade will have a box to pack. This is how you can help us with our project:
·        Bring one item to put in the box in your classroom (or more than one!)
·        Pick something you would like to get.
·        Remember , it has to be small
·        No food (not even toothpaste)
·        Donate some money to help cover shipping costs.
The sooner you can bring your item, the better (no later than Nov. 20). We hope each class will fill at least one box! Thanks for helping us! First Grade
One Warm Coat
The 3 and 4 year old preschool children have chosen a service project which is called One Warm Coat. This year we have chosen to donate to Break the Silence Foundation, Inc.

One Warm Coat is a national non-profit organization that assists in helping individuals, groups, companies and organizations across the country collect coats and distribute them free, to people in need. Their goal is to ensure that anyone who needs a coat has one.

We have placed a box in the hallway across from the coat room in the church. We are asking that you donate a clean reusable coat on their behalf. The coat drive runs from Nov. 11 th through Dec. 9 th . Your donations are greatly appreciated.
Announcements
Absence Line Reminder
If your student will be absent for any reason, call them in on the absence line, or email school@sjlagrange.com, by 8:15 AM.

As we enter cold and flu season, remember: a student must be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

Fannie May orders will be arriving
Monday, November 18!
CORRECTION!!! Please Note!
Picture Retake Day
and Group Picture Day
Thursday, November 21
If you want to have your student's picture retaken, you must return the original pictures on retake day.
Extended Care Payments
are due Friday, November 15
Congratulations to the following students
for making Honor Roll 1st quarter!
Blue Honor Roll:
8th Grade: Brian Dahlstrand, Madeline Nichols, Jacob Raschke, Greta Sandman
7th Grade: Jonathan Medrano, Sophia Preussner, Aurelio Tapia
6th Grade: Brixton Cook, Daisy Quinoiez, Matthew Spalla, Landon Willett
5th Grade: Eli Gombis

White Honor Roll:
8th Grade: Alex Carrillo, Jordyn Krezel, Mateo Magana
7th Grade: Spencer Dahlstrand, Abby Gombis, Daniel Gutierrez, Ethan Mendez, Perla Palacios, Sophia Pav, Autumn Schmidt, Alexia Stradal, Max Stradal
6th Grade: Emily Presa, Denisse Toledano
5th Grade: Mackenzie Harden, Arianna Magana, James Matous
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 6: Eva Borges, Dagny Zimmer
Ready 7: Grace Camren

Keep up the good work!
Hot lunch orders for Jade Dragon
(Tuesday, November 26 th )
Due on Thursday, November 21 st    

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 NEXT WEEK, no later than 2:30 pm on Thursday, 11/21. 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.
Artsonia Gifts
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for family members? Check out the fabulous gifts on Artsonia featuring your child’s artwork. A great idea for grandparents and other extended family. If you haven’t explored the Artsonia website – now’s the time!   
So Kids, Sew!
In our next session, starting Nov. 11, we will be making fidget quilts for Alzheimer’s patients. These little quilts are fun to make! Sewers can use their creativity to design 6 inch squares that are later assembled into a small lap quilt. 
Please join us on Mondays from 3:30 – 4:30. Available for 6-8th graders. See Mrs. Starr for permission slips. 
The dates for our next session are Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2 and 9.   

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Check below for ways to help out and get your volunteer hours:
JV Basketball Helpers
Help with JV Basketball Season by running the concessions or the score table during games
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.
PTO Events
Many volunteers needed for special events throughout the year!
Please view the flier via the button below:
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
Park District of La Grange Holiday Tree Lighting

Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00-7:00 pm in Waiola Park
Job Opportunity
Voice of Care Seeks Executive Director, 48 to 60 hours per month. Active LCMS members in good standing can be considered. Executive nonprofit or corporate leadership experience is a plus. Ordained and commissioned church workers with executive leadership and financial experience are also invited to apply. Position requires the ability to carry the Voice of Care vision to congregations and potential donors. The Executive Director works with staff to make and oversee the execution of an annual action plan within the budgetary constraints set forth by the Board. Chief among requirements is the ability to consistently uphold the values expressed in Voice of Care’s mission to equip churches to reach and serve people with disabilities, and their caregivers. For more information about Voice of Care, visit  voiceofcare.org , and for the complete Executive Director job description, see:  http://voiceofcare.org/job-openings.html
Earn money towards next year's tuition! Whether you are starting your Thanksgiving Day shopping, or stocking up for the winter season, don’t forget to order your TRIP cards! 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:
·         November 18th
·         December 2nd
·         December 9th
·         December 16th


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:
Calendar
Week of November 11, 2019

Monday, November 11 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars
  • 3:30 PM JV Basketball Practice

Tuesday, November 12
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball Game - HOME - Trinity, Burr Ridge

Wednesday, November 13
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:25 PM Let's Build It Engineering!
  • 3:30 PM JV Basketball Practice
  • 4:00 PM Wednesday Bible School

Thursday, November 14
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers
  • 2:30 PM Mission Propelle Yoga
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports - preschool

Friday, November 15
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball Game - HOME - St. Luke, Itasca

Saturday, November 16
  • 5:05 PM The 505 Worship Service

Sunday, November 17
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 9:30 AM Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service w/ Communion


Week of November 18, 2019

Monday, November 18 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball Game - AWAY - Immanuel, Elmhurst

Tuesday, November 19
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball Game - HOME - Immanuel, Elmhurst

Wednesday, November 20
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:25 PM Let's Build It Engineering!
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball Game - AWAY - Zion-Concord, Bensenville
  • 4:00 PM Wednesday Bible School

Thursday, November 21
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers
  • 2:30 PM Mission Propelle Yoga
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports - preschool

Friday, November 22

Saturday, November 23

Sunday, November 24
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service
  • 9:30 AM Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service


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