A Message from the Principal
Dear Families,
First off, I want to say THANK YOU!  Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility during this first half of our e-Learning experience.  No one could have predicted that this would be the way we would end the 2019-2020 school year.  I couldn’t be prouder of our amazing faculty, and I think you will agree that they have done an outstanding job moving to our e-Learning platform.  While other schools took days and even weeks off to “prepare” for e-Learning, our faculty worked over that first weekend to get everything in place, and we continue to learn along the way.  Our students are succeeding with this new way of “going to school” and I am equally proud of them for their adaptation to these new times.  The teachers and I appreciate your ongoing feedback and appreciate hearing from you about how things are working for your family.

Now that we know we will not be returning to our school building, we can begin to make plans to end our school year.  What are we working on?
~supply/yearbook pick-up and textbook return during the first week of June
~an online format for our end of year awards assembly
~waiting until we can be together to offer our graduates the ceremony they deserve
~continuing our e-Learning through Friday, May 29
~weekly Wings newsletters through May
~weekly Chapel services posted online

I continue to keep all of you in my prayers, that you stay safe and healthy and in God’s Word.  We have many ministries going on at St. John’s during this time:  online worship services every Sunday and 1st & 3rd Saturdays, Meals-To-Go, face mask distribution, food pantry collections and assistance with grocery shopping.  Please let me know if your family, neighbors or friends could benefit from any of these programs.  

Serving Him through service to others,
Teri Lyn Mannes
Announcements
  St. John's Meals TO-GO!
 
In this time of caution, we are committed to providing a safe environment while cooking these meals and are taking extra precaution and sanitary measures. 
 
Meal Choices this week will be as follows: Sloppy Joe with Potato Salad; Baked Ham and Scallop Potatoes; Chicken Casserole. We will also have a limited supply of face masks available.

Pick up in the St. John's Parking Lot this  Friday, May 1st from 1:00 - 3:00 PM .
Prayer Partners will be available (using social distancing).

If you are not able to pick up and need to make alternate arrangements or delivery please contact Katie Pece.  k.pece@sjlagrange.com   630-247-8516
 
There is a sign up genius to sign up for meals on a first come first serve basis. Please forward this message, or pick up a meal for a loved one that may not be able to get out.
Library Book Drop-Off and Cards for First Responders

Library Books can be returned Friday, May 1 between 1p-3p during the Meals-to-Go pick-up

We are asking all students that are interested to make cards, pictures, or write letters thanking the first responders in our community.  Angel will be visiting the local departments with care packages for these essential workers in the coming weeks. 
Cards/pictures/letters can be dropped off Friday, May 1 between 1p-3p.
Angel Comfort Dog
Angel is available for personal Zoom meetings if you, your child or someone else needs to spend some time with our Comfort Dog.
Please contact Mrs. Stapleton at k.stapleton @sjlagrange.com.
If you have not sent in your re-enrollment forms/payment, please do so as soon as possible to help us with our planning for next year.
You can send a screenshot of your forms to school@sjlagrange.com or t.mannes@sjlagrange.com .
Payments can be mailed or dropped in the mail slot to the left of the Park Road doors.  Questions?  Contact Mrs. Mannes
We are all spending a LOT of time on screens these days, because we really have no other choice.  Check out this article for tips on keeping your eyes healthy.
St. John's Boon Supply Fundraiser
The fundraising sale has been extended to JUNE 15th!

Here is how simple it is to order online or by phone:
Go to  www.boonsupply.com/57322  on your computer
Text boonsupply.com/57322 to your friends/family from your phone
Go to search by name, SKU or category to find your items
Enter order
Be sure to give the student you are supporting credit by entering their name at checkout
Pay with any of the following methods: Credit/Debit Cards, Amazon Pay, PayPal, etc.

Orders will be processed immediately and will be sent to your home.

This is an easy way to maintain your social distance and still support our school.
We appreciate your efforts and support!
St. John's Lutheran School
Rebecca Schiltz
Fundraising Chair
708-354-1690