Eagles in Action
3rd Grade Eagles in Action 2021
3rd Grade is learning that Jesus is in all things (Colossians 1:17) and that includes our Eagles in Action service project in August and September. During the school year, 3rd grade will use chapel offerings to purchase non-food items each month for the LaGrange Area Food Pantry that Snap or Link cards don’t cover like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, or toilet paper, to name a few. We will keep you posted on the items we purchase in the WINGS. Thank you for helping us serve in our community and share that Jesus is in all things!
Announcements
VOLUNTEER HOURS PARTICIPATION POLICY

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.

Volunteer Opportunities are available
for Pizza Friday, Trivia Night and Scholastic Book Fair!
Please see the blurbs below for how to volunteer!
School Picture Days
Picture Day is this Tuesday, October 5th.
Retake day is Friday, November 19th.

Fliers are coming home with your student(s).
Orders are to be placed online by visiting ordervgil.com.
Our school event code is 20004801.
Did you know you can add extended family members to the emails from Artsonia? Here’s what one grandparent says about it:

Why this Grandma loves Artsonia
I can see my grandchild’s artwork when our busy lives keep us separate
I can ask my grandchild about his projects when I see him
I can purchase surprise gifts for my grandchild with his artwork on it 
I can buy items for myself with his artwork (good quality!)
I can support the art program at his school
I can leave encouraging comments for him about his artwork.
I can ask for the original artwork and frame it 
The site is easy to use!  
 Customer service is excellent if you need to call with a question!
Artwork remains on the site so there is no deadline for ordering
Dear St. John's Families,
One of our most important fundraising campaign of the year starts today and your help is essential!
With the funds raised this year we can look forward to providing more educational opportunities and programs for our students

But only if we can count on your participation!
Simply put, we’re asking you to reach out to your friends and family and encourage them to shop for products in our fundraising catalog or online. The proceeds of every purchase will make a BIG difference in our fundraising efforts this year. There’s a lot of great stuff in this year’s catalog; with over 2,500 great products you can be confident that everyone you know will find something they like.

Your child will be taking home an envelope with ordering information and a sample of the catalog. Please note that there are many additional items on Charleston Wrap website so spend some time doing some early Christmas shopping.  
Our fundraising sales only last a few short weeks! So do these quick, easy things today and let’s get our momentum going!
  1. Register your participant online by clicking here and enter our Organization ID 20078 (Charleston Wrap)
  2. Invite friends and family to shop and support! Send emails, share on social media, and text the fundraising link to your friends & family to quickly spread the word!
  3. Look out for the Charleston Wrap fundraising information coming home today!
Click the button below to find an instruction letter that you can use to ensure you are registered properly for the fundraiser and that all of your purchases are linked to our organization.
Thank you for your support!
DO YOU MISS PIZZA FRIDAYS?
We need a Pizza Coordinator to bring them back!

Pizza Fridays mean you don't have to pack a lunch!

Pizza Fridays support our 7th and 8th graders class trips to Springfield, IL and Washington D.C.
Every child will eventually benefit from these wonderful trips.

Please contact School Office ASAP if you are interested in the details.
school@stjohnslagrange.org
Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
October 13-15 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Family Shopping Opportunity:
Thursday, October 14, 2:30-3:30pm

Visit St. John's online sale here:

Volunteers Needed!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Lisa Massini: lisamassini1@gmail.com
Join the fun!

Saturday, November 13, 2021
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Trivia Starts at 7:00 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran School Gymnasium

General Trivia
Teams of 8 players
Fee: $100 per Team/Table of 8

Teams are encouraged to decorate their own table
and bring food and beverages.
 
Book your table now! Send checks to school office labeled "Trivia" to reserve your space. Limited tables available.

Trivia Night Volunteers
Please click the button below to sign up to volunteer for Trivia Night:
Today and Tomorrow are the Last Days for this Fundraiser!
St. John's Ministries
Find more information about the following exciting events:
CHICKEN BASKET FUNDRAISER
MOVIE NIGHT
BEDS MINISTRY
LIFE LINE SCREENING
MEALS TO GO - OKTOBERFEST
CHARLESTON WRAP FUNDRAISER
SAVE THE DATE!

You can access that email via the button below:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
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.
Please text me (Amy Buonassissi) if you have an order & are coming 630-290-0268
   OR if you would like to connect with me somewhere before the order is due.

We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
October 4, 12(Tues), 18, 25
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
To obtain your personal user login and password, contact Amy Buonassisi: TRIP@stjohnslagrange.org
708-354-1690