Eagles in Action
5 th Grade helping 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 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. 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. Sometimes, the families are running out the door and would like a treat. Our class will make some muffins, cookies, and puppy chow. We will place the treats in a bag with encouraging words attached to them. 
  We are asking you to please send in offering money for the month of March .  Each classroom has a part of a picture to complete this month. The picture is of a rainbow with a pot of gold at the bottom. The message says that God keeps His promises. God loves and takes care of us, so we too should love and care for others. Thank you for your support of the families at the Ronald McDonald House! 
Announcements
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” ~Cynthia Ozick

God has truly blessed St. John’s with exceptional teachers! They inspire, empower, challenge, support, and care for our children every day. They don’t just educate our children in how to read, write and do math (although they’re great at that, too!). They help our children learn about their place in the world, what they are good at, and who they want to be. They are our partners in guiding and nurturing our children’s spiritual lives. Our teachers have a huge impact on some of the most important people in our lives.

Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-8.  It is a great time to show our teachers what they mean to us and how grateful we are for their commitment to our children. Mrs. Johnson is looking for volunteers. Since we would like to “surprise” our teachers during the week, please contact Mrs. Johnson ( s.johnson@sjlagrange.com ) for the list of volunteer opportunities to help make this week a success for our teachers! 

“One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.” ~Carl Jung
St. John's Boon Supply Fundraiser
is here!!! 
Here is your chance to support St. John's by purchasing attractive, durable and fun bags and items that will give back to St. John's School. The fundraiser begins as soon as your child brings home the Boon Supply packet and will run through April 8th. Spread the word by sending your family and friends the link that is mentioned on the flyer attached to your packet.  
Have fun shopping!!!

Re-enrollment Information
All current St. John’s School families received enrollment information for the 2020-21 school year. We want to know your intentions about enrollment by    March 18 th .
Re-enrollment fee before March 18:  $150 per family  
Re-enrollment fee after March 18:  $250 per family
(Re-enrollment fees are non-refundable)
 
We encourage you to share St. John’s Lutheran School with friends and neighbors! Receive $500 off your tuition for every family you refer that enrolls and attends in 2020-21.
Congratulations!
to 8th Grader
David Weber
Who received 3rd Place
For his  Americanism Essay titled
"What Can I Do to Unite Our Country?"
Sponsored by the American Legion
Robert E. Coulter Post 1941

Extended Care Payments
are due by March 15th
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:


Ready 5: Caralynn Perry
Independent 1: Colton Arndt

Keep up the good work!
A CAPPELLA CHOIR
from Concordia Lutheran High School to visit St. John’s on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, 2020
 
 
HOST FAMILIES STILL NEEDED!

THANK YOU : We have secured housing for 55 of the 75 students from the high school vocal choir that is visiting St. John's on March 18.

WE STILL NEED TO FIND HOUSING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 20 STUDENTS.

Please consider helping out if you can!

St. John’s NEEDS YOUR HELP – we need several more host families to accommodate the 75 voice choir. Please consider hosting two or more youth for the evening of Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The hosting will begin at 8:15 PM and conclude at 7:45 AM the following day (Thursday). All we are asking for is housing for Wednesday evening and a simple breakfast served on Thursday morning. If you need to drop off your students prior to 7:45 AM that is NOT a problem at all. We are prepared to accommodate everyone's personal schedule on Thursday morning.
 
LINK TO HOST STUDENTS:   http://bit.ly/CLHSatStJohns

Please contact David Lincoln at d.lincoln@sjlagrange.com , or you can call 708-354-1690 (ext. 222) if you have any questions about the hosting arrangements or the choir visit.
St. John's Annual Plant Sale
will be Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9!
Many helpers are needed! There are time slots for a variety of jobs from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm on Friday, and from 8:00 am - 11:00 am on Saturday.
Please sign up via the button below:
PIZZA FRIDAY ORDER FORMS
– February 2020 – March 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.
Order forms can also be found outside the school office. The first order date on this form is Friday, February 7 th . Order forms for this date are due by 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 5th. 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, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles of ANY age student are 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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Check below for ways to help out and get your volunteer hours:
Plant Sale Help Needed
Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9

Please sign up via the button below:
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.
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
Earn money towards next year's tuition! Whether you are starting your Spring shopping, or updating your wardrobe for the 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 gatherings, start your shopping with TRIP cards. There are many choices for your shopping needs… 

We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
·         March 16th
·         April 6th
·         April 20th


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.
Kids Dream Winter Film Series Tickets
American Family Insurance in partnership with Marcus Theaters is sponsoring the Kids Dream Winter Film Series by providing free tickets to matinees Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 10am. 
Stop by the Wagler Agency at 140 N. La Grange Rd in La Grange, or download your tickets here https://www.amfam.com/campaigns/kidsdream. The series runs through April 5th. Marcus Theater is located at 16350 S. La Grange rd in Orland Park.

March 13-15 THE ADDAMS FAMILY
March 20-22 THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2
March 27-29 ARCTIC DOGS
April 3-5 UGLY DOLLS

ANNA WAGLER | AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
140 N. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange, Il 60525
Office: 708.215.2472 | Fax: 855-276-7451
Calendar
Week of March 9, 2020

Monday, March 9
  • 3:15 PM Advanced Bread Baking
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars

Tuesday, March 10
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 3:15 PM Advanced Bread Baking
  • 3:25 PM Smart Start Art
  • 3:25 PM Let's Code It

Wednesday, March 11
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 4:00 PM Wednesday Bible School
  • 6:00 PM Midweek Lenten Supper
  • 7:00 PM Lenten Worship

Thursday, March 12
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers

Friday, March 13
  • 7:00 PM Junior Choir at Wolves Game

Saturday, March 14

Sunday, March 15
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 9:30 AM Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service w/ Communion

Week of March 16, 2020

Monday, March 16
  • 3:15 PM Advanced Bread Baking
  • 3:25 PM Chess Scholars

Tuesday, March 17 WEAR GREEN
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 3:15 PM Advanced Bread Baking
  • 3:25 PM Smart Start Art
  • 3:25 PM Let's Code It

Wednesday, March 18
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 4:00 PM Wednesday Bible School
  • 6:00 PM Midweek Lenten Supper
  • 7:00 PM Lenten Worship

Thursday, March 19
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers

Friday, March 20

Saturday, March 21
  • 5:05 PM The 505 Worship Service

Sunday, March 22
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service
  • 9:30 AM Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service

Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27 SPRING BREAK


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