This whole process is made possible by caring individuals who pack shoeboxes full of quality gifts for children in need. Many of these shoebox packers also use our Follow Your Box feature to discover the country where their gift will be delivered. More than 9,000 year-round volunteers also get the word out about the Samaritan’s Purse project across the U.S. In addition, some 80,000 short-term volunteers serve in more than 4,000 drop-off locations open across the country every year during National Collection Week, the third week in November. Each shoebox collected then travels to one of eight processing centers to be inspected and prepared for international shipment by 90,000 volunteers. All of this in 2020 alone, more than 9.1 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts were collected throughout Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Together we are working to see “a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb”(Rev. 7:9-10).   Thank you for your continued support!!!!

If your student is taken for a covid test at any time, for any reason, you must inform the school immediately. Email Mrs. Mannes: t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org

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The 6th graders are raising money to go to Walcamp for their Outdoor Education Trip this Spring. We are selling Fannie May Candies for $14/box. Checks can be written out to St. John's Lutheran School. All orders need to be placed by Monday, November 22. The candies will be here before Christmas!

Save The Date! 

That’s right, the Santa Shoppe is back on this year and we are sooo excited!!!!!  Look for more information and a shopping list in your child’s take-home folder in the next couple weeks. Our Elves have been hard at work, searching for fun and useful items for your family and friends and all of our St John’s students will have an opportunity to come to the North Pole (formerly known as the gym) with their class on Monday to shop/browse! The selection is at its best on Monday so if possible, we encourage the kids to do the majority of their shopping that day. Students who bring money to go shopping on Tuesday will have a second opportunity to make another trip to the North Pole. Please note: all items need to be paid for at the time of purchase. We cannot hold or reserve any items. Everything is priced from $1.00 - $10.00, there is no sales tax and all gifts will come home wrapped and ready to put under the tree! We are also very excited to announce that thanks to the TRIP program, we will once again have a small selection of $5 and $10 gift cards available for purchase! Please see the attached sign up genius information. We will be looking for volunteer helper elves to assist some of our younger shoppers, as well as assisting with the gift wrapping. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Spalla at jenni_armstrong@yahoo.com or via phone/text at 708-212-1573.  

Masks are $12 each. 

All questions should be sent to pizzafriday@stjohnslagrange.org

***Even though this is a fundraiser for 7^th & 8^th grades, all families benefit by having the option of an inexpensive "hot lunch" once a week (that doesn't have to be packed at home!). ANY parents of any age student are welcome to help serve pizza on Fridays! It's a great way to get some volunteer hours and get to know other parents. If you would like to help out, please follow the sign up instructions below – and THANK YOU!

HELP!!! Basketball Coach Needed!!!

We are looking for someone to serve as our Varsity Basketball Coach for this school year. The season runs for the months of January and February including participating in our home Varsity Tournament. If you are interested or have questions about this please email Mr. Wykert at t.wykert@stjohnslagrange.org

with an ad in our tournament booklet. 

You can order custom keepsakes with your child’s art! These are perfect for Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for your child and other family members. Christmas Cards are currently discounted. Also there is an additional holiday bonus promo code you can use on any one item for an additional 15% off. Picture your child’s artwork on ornaments, mugs, t-shirts, magnets, and more! Use the promo code “HolidayFunds21” through Dec. 14, 2021 for this extra savings.

Parents, Teachers, and Students are all important parts of our school family, and we wouldn't be successful if we didn't work together. To that end, all families are required to complete five (5) hours of volunteer service. Any family receiving financial assistance from St. John's Lutheran School will be required to complete ten (10) hours of volunteer service. Those families not completing their hours by May 13, 2022 will be charged a fee of $250.00.

Suggested ways to volunteer (not an all-inclusive list)

Any PTO event (i.e. Book Fair, Sock Hop, hot lunch [classroom parties excluded])

Basketball Tournament

Teacher task: cutting, labeling, etc.

FUNdraiser auction

Other opportunities will arise throughout the year and will be posted in Wings or your classroom newsletter.

       More Details to Follow.

Find more information about exciting ministries and events by accessing the church ministries email via the button below:

Earn money to reduce next year's tuition! And support our school! Get motivated and in the habit to start earning on your everyday purchases with TRIP Cards. Reduce your family's tuition for the next school year.

Online sales are convenient for your busy family. Earn right from home on the website or on-the-go with the RaiseRight app. In the drive-thru line at Starbucks, or the checkout line at Mariano's, or on the Target run? Order an eGift card and it will be downloaded and ready in your scripwallet by the time you are ready to pay or use in the store! Learn more about the RaiseRight app here: RaiseRight App