Eagles in Action
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.
Operation Christmas Child – Update
On Monday, November 25, the First Graders helped deliver 120 Operation Christmas Child boxes to the drop off location in the LaGrange Highlands. Thank you to all the church and school families who helped pack boxes. We were so happy to be part of this service project!
Announcements

Christmas Concert Schedule

Saturday, December 7
10:00 AM Junior Choir and Echoes of Praise
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal

Sunday, December 8
5:00 PM Jubilee Bells Rehearsal
5:45 PM Echoes of Praise Rehearsal
6:00 PM Junior Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM Concert

9:15 am LATE START
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
Ladybugs and Dragonflies - High Five!
A big thank you to the 1 st semester Ladybugs and Dragonflies! We recognize 3 rd graders: Allison Rosario, Viona Corona, Jaxson Garbarz, and Jacob Mendez. 4 th graders are: Agatha Zimmer, Nigel Pakula, and Gavin Johnson. We appreciate your service to the Lord and helping us in our classrooms. We will celebrate your service at our thank-you party after school on December 10 th. Most sincerely, the teachers.
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 1: Isaac Holec, Joseph Ssenyonjo
Ready 2: Caralynn Perry, Adeline Schmidt
Ready 3: Gunnar Garbarz
Ready 6: Joseph Garbarz
Ready 7: Delilah Cook, Holly Hemminger, Katie Wozniak
Ready 8: Grace Camren, Adi Santiago
Independent 1: Alex Toledano
Super 1: Sieanna Soto


Keep up the good work!
Hot lunch orders for Bill's Place
Due today - Wednesday, December 4th    
(For Monday, Dec 9th)

Lunch orders are due TODAY, no later than 3:15 pm. Orders received after this time cannot be accepted. 

Please contact Kendall Knafl with any questions about hot lunch at rae_rae_22@hotmail.com.
Christmas Concert DVD’s or CDs
 
Need a last-minute gift, sharing the message of Jesus, for your friend, neighbor or co-worker?
Please consider ordering a professionally recorded DVD or CD of the 2019 Christmas Concert “Silent Night” featuring beautiful music by St John’s choirs, handbells and orchestra.

This year's concert date is Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Pre-orders for the concert are available: Video DVDs for $20 each and Audio CDs for $10 each. Click this  registration link  , print your order form and drop-off your check or cash order in the DVD order box at the Connection Center at the Church Narthex. The Christmas Concert DVDs or CDs will be available for pick-up before Christmas Eve for your listening enjoyment.
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!   
PIZZA FRIDAY ORDER FORMS –
December 2019 – January 2020!
The Pizza Friday order forms for the next two months will be coming home in your youngest child’s Wednesday take home folder!
Pizza Friday is a fundraising event to raise money for the annual 7 th and 8 th grade class trip in May. Students and parent chaperones travel to Springfield and Washington, D.C. in alternating years. This May, students will be traveling to Washington, D.C.
The first order date on this form is Friday, December 6 so the form for that date will be due by 9:00 am on Wednesday, December 4. Our pizza is provided by Pisa Pizza and bottled water will be available for purchase on Fridays for $0.50 per bottle.  
***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. Please go to Sign-up Genius to sign up shown below:
1)     Go to www.signupgenius.com .
2)     Click on       in the upper right corner.
3)     “Search for a Sign-up” with email: PizzaFriday@sjlagrange.com
4)     Click on “ Pizza Fridays 2019-2020 ” to sign up to serve pizza on the dates that work best with your schedule.
St. John's Basketball Tournament
Please support our St. John's Basketball Tournament. 
Click below for our Ad booklet forms. 
Coming soon: opportunities to donate and volunteer.
Updated Choirs Schedule
The music schedule that was sent out in August has been updated to show confirmed dates for the Wolves game and Fine Arts Festival. Please take note of these changes and all upcoming dates via the button below. The choirs schedule can also be viewed on our school website by clicking on "Calendars" under the Eagles News tab.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Check below for ways to help out and get your volunteer hours:
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
Registration closes Monday, december 30, 2019 
Questions? contact katie pece at k.pece@sjlagrange.com 
For more information about the made matchless experience, visit www.madematchless.com/events
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:
·         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 December 2, 2019

Monday, December 2 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars

Tuesday, December 3
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 4:00 PM JV Basketball Game - AWAY - Immanuel, Hillside

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

Thursday, December 5
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Mission Propelle Yoga
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports - preschool

Friday, December 6

Saturday, December 7
  • 10:00 AM Christmas Concert Rehearsal - Junior Choir and Echoes of Praise
  • 5:05 PM The 505 Worship Service w/ Communion

Sunday, December 8
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service
  • 9:30 AM Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service
  • 5:00 PM Jubilee Bells rehearsal
  • 5:45 PM Echoes of Praise rehearsal
  • 6:00 PM Junior Choir rehearsal
  • 6:30 PM Christmas Concert


Week of December 9, 2019

Monday, December 9 TRIP Orders Due
  • 9:15 AM Late Start
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars

Tuesday, December 10
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells

Wednesday, December 11
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:25 PM Let's Build It Engineering!
  • 3:30 PM Cheerleading Practice
  • 4:00 PM Wednesday Bible School

Thursday, December 12
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports - preschool

Friday, December 13
  • 6:30 PM JV Basketball Awards Night

Saturday, December 14

Sunday, December 15
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 9:30 AM 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:
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