Eagles in Action
3 rd Grade Eagles in Action 2019

3rd Grade is on a mission, with the help of God, to help hungry children and families in our community and the world. Throughout the school year, 3rd grade will purchase items using money collected from our chapel offerings in August and September to help the LaGrange Area Food Pantry. These items are non-food items like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toilet paper. (There is also a collection bin located in the church narthex all year if you would like to donate items. The Food Pantry is always in need of cereal, pasta, and canned goods.) We will keep you posted on the items we purchase each month by the school office door.  In addition, we will be packing meals at Feed My Starving Children later in September to help children in the world who are desperate for healthy food supplemented with vitamins, veggies, soy, rice, and prayers to help them grow. Thank you for helping us serve God with your offerings!
Announcements
Congratulations
to our girls and boys volleyball teams
on a great job at this weekend's tournament!
The girls played their hearts out and showed great spirit, teamwork, and sportmanship!

The boys also played with spirit, teamwork, and good sportsmanship,
and came away with the 1st place trophy!
Way to go, Eagles!
Extended Care Payments Due
Payments were due Monday. If you have not paid already, please do so.

Reminder, we will not send home Extended Care bills. To view your bill, log in to your Sycamore account and use the following steps:
1.       Go to My Accounting on the left of the screen, in the blue section under the St. John’s logo.
2.       Click on Summary. A list of your accounts will appear on the screen.
3.       Click on Childcare to see a detailed view of your bill. 
Charges will be entered into the system each week. Any charges that occur during the week will be updated and in the system by the following Monday. 
Payments should still be sent in to the school office. You may put the payment in an envelope marked “Extended Care” and bring it to the office or put it in your child’s take home folder to be turned in to the teacher. Payments may also be left with an extended care employee.
PICTURE DAY is coming!
Friday, October 4th
Order forms will be sent home next week. Keep an eye out for them in your student's take-home folder.

Fannie May Fundraiser

Look for information coming home with your student on Monday!
 
PIZZA FRIDAY
Pizza Friday is a fundraising event to raise money for the annual 7 th and 8 th grade class trip in May. This May, students will be traveling to Washington, D.C.
Order forms can be found outside the school office. 

Any questions regarding orders or volunteering should be sent to pizzafriday@sjlagrange.com .
Artsonia – The World’s Largest
Student Art Museum!
We are using a new service called Artsonia to connect you with your child’s creative activities at school. You can view your child’s artwork, start a “fan club” of family and friends so they can see it, approve comments they leave about the artwork, order fabulous products featuring your child’s art, and support our art program with your purchases! Wow! We can’t wait to get started!
You may already have received an email from Artsonia with more information about how to get started. If not, you will get one soon.  Please watch for that email and sign up!  
Flying High Pizza Fundraiser Night
Friday, September 27, 7:00-10:00 PM
Click the button below for more details
and registration information:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Check below for ways to help out and get your volunteer hours:
Looking for Volunteer hours? Help out at our volleyball games! 
Follow this link to signupgenius to pick a slot to work the score table or concessions at one of our volleyball home games. A short 5 minute training for the score table is available prior to your first time working it.
Thursday After-school Enrichment Liaisons Needed - Sticky Fingers & Hot Shots
A parent contact is needed for each Thursday after-school program, such as Sticky Fingers and Hot Shots, to greet at the start and help at dismissal. This is a great opportunity if your child is already signed up for one of these programs! Please check in the office for more details.
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
CALLING ALL KIDS . . .
COME JOIN THE FUN AT ST. JOHN’S WEDNESDAY BIBLE SCHOOL!
St. John’s Lutheran Church and School is offering a Wednesday Bible School to the community from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each week beginning September 25th. The
program includes stories, songs, skits, games, and crafts for children age 4 through 5th grade. The registration link is https://vbspro.events/p/events/dc66ef -
THERE IS NO FEE TO ATTEND.
For questions, call the church office at 708.354.1690.
CONFIRMATION 2019-2020

It’s time once again for St. John’s Youth Confirmation! This time of instruction and spiritual growth is a one year, hybrid (online and in person) program for youth 7 th-12 th grade. If you want your youth to get confirmed in May 2020, contact Pastor Ben as soon as possible as b.roberts@sjlagrange.com or 708-354-1690.
Box Tops Update:

No more clipping! No more collecting! No more hassle! Box Tops have gone digital! 

In 4 simple instructions, you can help St. John’s with your everyday purchases. (See their website for a list of participating Box Top products.)

1. Download the app.
2. Sign up for free.
3. Find St. John’s Lutheran School.
4. Scan your receipts

BONUS - Earn double rewards if you still have clipped Box Tops labels as well as scanned receipts.

Feel free to share with other friends and family members. Thank you for helping!
Ladies Fall Brunch: Live Free
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
 
You are invited to a lovely afternoon with all your favorites: Girlfriends, Breakfast Buffet, and featured Speaker and Author, Kendra Smiley.
 
Email:  k.pece@sjlagrange.com  for more information.
 
Ticket Reservations will begin September 8th.
We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
·         September 23rd
·         September 30th

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:
Cossitt School Clothing Sale
Cossitt School, conveniently located at 115 West Cossitt Ave in La Grange, IL, will hold its bi-annual children's consignment sale on Saturday, September 28th from 8am - 1pm.  Don’t miss this huge selection of over 25,000 name-brand items from Infant to Size 16!  Find amazing deals on gently-used items including clothing, coats, shoes/boots, baby equipment, sports gear, books and so much more!  Come early for the best selection!  Many items half-price from 11am - 1pm.  Adults only from 8am-10am, children admitted with adult from 10am-1pm.  Please bring a basket or bag to carry your items throughout the sale.  
For more details, please visit our website at  www.cossittptc.org/clothingsale .
Health Wellness and Safety Fest
Saturday, September 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the MAX
Free Bereavement Camp
Ages 6-17

Camp TK (formerly Camp Erin) is a FREE weekend bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6-17. The next one is scheduled for October 11-13.

For more information call Laura Cottrell at 630.856.6985 or  Laura.Cottrell@amitahealth.org  or  visit   the Amita Health website.
Calendar

Week of September 16, 2019

Monday, September 16 TRIP Orders Due

Tuesday, September 17
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 4:00 PM Volleyball Game - Girls - HOME, Immanuel, Elmhurst
  • 5:00 PM Volleyball Game - Boys - HOME, Immanuel, Elmhurst

Wednesday, September 18
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:30 PM Volleyball Practice - Coed
  • 6:00 PM K-2nd Grades Potluck

Thursday, September 19
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers for K-2
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports for 3rd-5th
  • 2:30 PM Mission Propelle for K-5th girls

Friday, September 20
  • 4:00 PM Volleyball Game - Coed - HOME, Zion-Concord, Bensenville

Saturday, September 21
  • 5:05 PM 505 Worship Service

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


Week of September 23, 2019

Monday, September 23 TRIP Orders Due

Tuesday, September 24
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 4:00 PM Volleyball Game - Coed - AWAY, Trinity, Lombard

Wednesday, September 25
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:30 PM Volleyball Practice - Coed
  • 4:00 PM Wednesday Bible School
  • 6:00 PM Preschool Potluck

Thursday, September 26
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers for K-2
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports for 3rd-5th
  • 2:30 PM Mission Propelle

Friday, September 27
  • 4:00 PM Volleyball Game - Coed - AWAY, Immanuel, Hillside
  • 7:00 PM Flying High Pizza Night

Saturday, September 28

Sunday, September 29
  • 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:
708-354-1690