St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Volume 48, Issue 21

2nd Grade Eagles in Action

2nd graders are collecting chapel offerings this month for Cardz for Kidz. Cardz For Kidz is a non-profit that spreads joy by delivering handmade cards to children, seniors, veterans, and others worldwide.

Important Upcoming Dates

January 18 - 8:00am - Coffee with the Principal and Board Chair (Heritage Room)

January 19 - 9:00am - Jade Dragon Hot Lunch Forms Due

January 19 - 4:00pm - Home Varsity Basketball Game

January 21 - 12:00-2:00pm - All School Open House

January 24 - 4:00pm - Home Varsity Basketball Game

January 26 - 9:00am - Buona Beef Hot Lunch Orders Due

January 26 - 3:00pm - Tuition Raffle Tickets Due

January 29 - Re-enrollment Fees Charged

February 2 - Financial Aid Requests Due

Coffee with the Principal and School Board Chair

Thursday, February 18 at 8:00am

Heritage Room

Come meet our new board chair, Karen Ciango, and chat with Mrs. Ciango and Mrs. Mannes.

St. John's Annual FUNdraiser

TUITION RAFFLE

Don't forget about your raffle tickets! If you need more ticket booklets, please contact the school office.

The grand prize is $1,000 cash, 2nd place prize is $500 cash, 3rd place prize is $250 cash. How does it work?

Tickets are $10 each. Each family is asked to sell one raffle ticket booklet, consisting of 10 tickets. Our goal is to raise $20,000.  

• Each ticket sold has the opportunity to win one of the 3 cash prizes.      
• For every booklet sold, your family will receive 1 entry to win $500 off tuition.
• You can sell as many tickets/booklets as you’d like, until we run out.
• All tickets must be turned in to the school office by January 26, 2024, in the given envelope for tracking purposes.
• Winners will be announced at the FUNdraiser Auction on February 3, 2024.

All money raised by this raffle will go towards school playground improvements.  

FUNdraiser Packets

We are very excited to share information with you regarding St. John’s Annual FUNdraiser being held at 6:00pm on Saturday, February 3 at St. John’s Lutheran School!

To make this FUNdraiser a success, the planning committee needs your help! Here are some ways to get involved:

• Be a SPONSOR: Make a monetary donation of any amount! Donations of $200 or more will be considered event sponsors.
• WINE PULL: Donate bottles of wine to the very popular Wine Pull. This year’s goal is 100 bottles of wine.
• SILENT AUCTION BASKETS and LIVE AUCTION ITEMS: Donate items for fabulous silent auction baskets. Gift cards or certificates are also accepted.  
• VOLUNTEER: There are many volunteer opportunities available. Please visit the sign-up genius or contact auction@stjohnslagrange.org with any questions. School family volunteers will receive service hours.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0545A8AD2DA0FA7-47244916-fundraiserauction#/

Tickets are $45 per person, or you may purchase a reserved table of 8 for $450 where you will have your own VIP table with reserved seating and a bottle of both red and white wine. Tickets include appetizers, drink ticket, dessert, and non-bar beverages. Space is limited and we will sell out, so be sure to purchase your tickets soon.

On behalf of the planning committee, we thank you in advance.

PS – Board games and children’s items are still needed for silent auction baskets. Please turn in to the school office by Monday, January 22^nd.

2024-25 Priority Enrollment 

Ends January 26th

It is time for us to prepare for the upcoming school year. It is an honor to partner with you in the education of your children. We look forward to another successful school year with your children. We will be automatically re-enrolling all students for the 2024-25 school year. If you are not planning to re-enroll for next year, please email Mrs. Johnson (s.johnson@stjohnslagrange.org) before January 26th. Re-enrollment fees ($200 per family) will be added to TADS accounts beginning January 29th. If you would like to submit payment to the School Office, please send cash or a check (make payable to St. John's School) before January 29th.  

If you have any questions regarding next year's enrollment please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Johnson or Mrs. Mannes.  

Financial Aid

St. John’s wants all families to be able to send their children to this school if they wish a Christian education for their children. We do not want cost to be a barrier. 

If you will need financial aid for next year, please email Mrs. Mannes: t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org. The amount of money the church has to award is limited. Awards will be granted to families showing the greatest need.

The deadline to contact Mrs. Mannes is Friday, February 2nd. 

All School Open House

January 21, 12:00pm-2:00pm

On January 21st, we will open our school to prospective school families and give them the opportunity to tour the school, receive information, meet staff, and get answers to any questions they may have. Our best recruitment comes through the words of parents, children, and congregation members.

We encourage all current parents to invite another family that could benefit from a quality, Christ-centered education at St. John’s. As an incentive for school families to recruit new students, there is a $250 incentive toward your children’s tuition (2024-25) for each new family who enrolls because of your influence.

We are also looking for families that will help give tours. Please sign up here if you are available! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A5AC2EA4FBC34-47166207-open 

Please share the attached flier! 

Variety Show Auditions

Attn: All 3rd thru 8th Graders

The Variety Show Audition Dates are Tuesday, Jan 30; Tuesday, Feb. 6 and Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 3-3:30 in the music room.  The sign-up sheet is posted outside the gym door across from the Kindergarten room.  

The Variety Show is scheduled for Friday, April 19! 

Any questions, contact Mrs. Wykert.

PTO Fun Lunch!

Our next PTO Fun Lunch will be Monday, February 5th, from Buona Beef. 

Orders are due Friday, January. 26th. NO LATE ORDERS! 

Forms will be sent home this week with your student(s).

Winter Session Afterschool Enrichment Programs

Please click the button below to see available programs and how to enroll.

Amigos Spanish K-5th, Smart Start Art K-2nd,

Chess Scholars K-8th, and STEAM K-4th

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year

St. John's Ministries

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

Use the RaiseRight app now! Whether you are starting your Christmas shopping, or updating your wardrobe for the Holiday season,, don’t forget to order your TRIP cards! Take time to evaluate your shopping needs and get motivated and in the habit to start earning on your everyday purchases with TRIP cards. There are many choices to…

Upcoming order dates:

• January 22nd
• February 12th
• February 26th

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.

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 a 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