A Message from the Principal
We made it! Christmas Break is here! I’m not sure who is more excited, the students, or the teachers, or the principal! I want to commend all the students on their hard work and effort for the service last night. It was absolutely beautiful! I always get a little choked up hearing 140 children saying The Lord’s Prayer with the congregation.  And when they all sang “Hallelujah!” at the end, what an amazing witness! We hope that you and your families enjoyed the Christmas message of JOY at the birth of Jesus. 

I pray that you all have an enjoyable, restful break, celebrating with family and friends. Stay healthy and safe.   

In the song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” I always chuckle at the line, “And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again!” Parents: TAG! You’re IT! See you all on January 6, 2022.

In His Service,
Teri Lyn Mannes
Eagles in Action
6th Grade Eagles in Action

Thank you to everyone who helped our sixth grade class collect over 500 canned goods for their Eagles in Action project with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. On Friday, December 17 the sixth grade class went to the Distribution center for the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Pulaski Road on the southwest side of Chicago. They dropped off all the canned goods there. Then they worked on sorting out black beans into three pound bags, sealing the bags, and boxing the bags. They packed 131 boxes of beans which is 3144 pounds of beans. Along with all the other volunteers there that day they produced 14,553 meals for people. The sixth graders went on a tour of the facility and got to see the whole production that takes place there. What a wonderful experience for the class. 

Thank you for your support - Mr. Wykert and the 6th Grade Class
Announcements
COVID-19 TEST PROTOCOL
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
Please send your student with their own face mask.
We have a small supply that is intended for emergency use only. Do not rely on using these masks daily.
COVID-19-like symptoms include the following:
  • Fever (100.4°F or higher)
  • new onset of moderate to severe headache
  • shortness of breath
  • new cough
  • sore throat
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • new loss of sense of taste or smell
  • fatigue from unknown cause
  • muscle or body aches from unknown cause
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 1: Laila Perez
Ready 2: Isabella Castillo
Ready 3: Violet Anisi, Zain Hajibi
Independent 2: Isaac Zeman
Independent 3: Augustus Dimoff, Eve Dimoff
Independent 4: Alivia Thomas, Ember Wilson
Rising 1: Gianni Damergis
Advanced 1: Diego Santiago
Advanced 3: Delilah Cook
Star 5: Lisbeth Perez, Katie Wozniak

Keep up the good work!
Volunteer Hours
As a reminder, all families, preschool-8th grade, 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.

Many families still need to complete their volunteer hours. If you need to know where you stand with your hours, please email the school office: school@stjohnslagrange.org
The Variety Show is Back
Attn: All 3rd thru 8th Graders
Can you sing, dance, do a gymnastic routine, perform a skit, or some other talent? We want you!!! Auditions will be in January/February. Christmas break is a great time to start thinking about what you would like to do. More details to come in the new year! Any questions, contact Mrs. Wykert
St. John’s Mask Fundraiser 

These face masks are a 2 ply white/black mask made up of 60% Polyester, 40% Cotton. 
Masks are $12 each. 
All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Lutheran School!
Basketball Tournament Volunteers Needed

Sign up to help out at our annual St. John's Varsity Basketball Tournament. You can get a lot of your volunteer hours this way.

Thank you, Tom Wykert
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Final chance to support St. John's Lutheran School’s fundraiser!

The Christmas Season is right around the corner. There is still time to order gift wrap and great gift items through our Charleston Wrap fundraiser.  

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ORDER BEFORE OR ON DECEMBER 3RD YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE YOUR ITEMS BY CHRISTMAS! Our fundraiser will officially end on December 31, 2021.  

Register your participant online by clicking here, if you haven’t already. (Our Organization ID is 20078)

Attached to this email, you’ll 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.
Also, it’s not too late to spread the word to friends & family which will help us reach our final goal!
Invite Friends & Family! Thank you for your support!
SAVE THE DATE
St. John's Annual FUNdraiser  

Saturday, February 5, 2022
       5:45pm-9:30pm
    St. John's Lutheran School
Enjoy an Evening of Fun, Fellowship and Food with Auction Games, Unique Silent and Live Auction Items!

Sign up at this link to volunteer:
     https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0545a8ad2da0fa7-fundraiserauction

Share this link to the bidding website with your friends and family:
https://event.auctria.com/a1c1fc83-5bd4-4511-b4f5-70038dde3000/

Click the button below for the packet of donation forms:
SAVE THE DATE!
Sock Hop is back!
February 25th, 2022
Coordinators Needed (2) - contact the school office if interested: school@stjohnslagrange.org
St. John's Ministries
Find more information about exciting ministries and events by accessing the church ministries 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:
January 10, 24
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