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
Morning Drop-off on Park Rd

If you need to get out of the car when dropping off your student in the morning, use the parking lot.
Avoiding a backup at drop-off is essential to maintain safe conditions for our children and families.
 
PIZZA FRIDAY RETURNS!
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.
Please look for the Pizza Friday information and order forms this week in your student’s Take Home folders. Order forms can also be found outside the school office. 
The first Pizza Friday for this school year will be Friday, September 13.
Orders for that date will be due by 9:00 am on Wednesday, September 11.
Pisa Pizza will again be providing the pizza served on Fridays this year. Please note we have made one small change from last year. Dessert items will NOT be served this year, only pizza. 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 the magnifying glass 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.
Prayer Warriors on Wednesdays at 7:40am
Every child in the school is invited to join our children’s Prayer Warriors group that begins on Wednesday, Sept. 5th. We meet in the library to pray together for our schools, our churches, our leaders, our families, etc. every Wednesday morning. Being able to pray out loud with friends is another way to grow in our faith and relationship with God. Please come join us! If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Wykert! v.wykert@sjlagrange.com
Volunteer Opportunities

Thursday After-school Enrichment Liasons Needed
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.


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
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
Sunday, 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 9th
·         September 16th
·         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:
Calendar

Week of September 2, 2019

Monday, September 2 LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, September 3
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 3:30 PM Volleyball Practice - Girls

Wednesday, September 4
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:30 PM Volleyball Practice - Boys
  • 6:00 PM 6-8th Grades Potluck

Thursday, September 5
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal

Friday, September 6
  • 3:30 PM Volleyball Practice - Girls

Saturday, September 7

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


Week of September 9, 2019

Monday, September 9 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:30 PM Volleyball Practice

Tuesday, September 10
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Bells
  • 3:30 PM Volleyball Practice - Girls

Wednesday, September 11 PATRIOT DAY
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:30 PM Volleyball Practice - Boys
  • 6:00 PM 3-5th Grades Potluck

Thursday, September 12
  • 7:25 AM Joy Bells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers for K-2
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Sports for 3rd-5th

Friday, September 13
  • 4:00 PM Volleyball Tourney @ Burr Ridge - Girls
  • 6:30 PM Volleyball Tourney @ Burr Ridge - Girls

Saturday, September 14
  • 11:00 AM Volleyball Tourney @ Burr Ridge - Boys
  • 11:50 AM Volleyball Tourney @ Burr Ridge - Boys
  • 4:00 PM Volleyball Tourney @ Burr Ridge - Girls

Sunday, September 15
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 9:30 AM Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 2:40 PM Volleyball Tourney @ Burr Ridge - Girls
  • TBD Volleyball Tourney @ Burr Ridge - Boys



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