St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Volume 48, Issue 06

3rd Grade Eagles in Action 2023

Our school theme verse this year is “Connected to the vine” John 15:1-5. Eagles in Action service projects will give us all the opportunity to live that verse this year and in training for life as connected followers of Jesus. During this school year, 3rd grade will use chapel offerings we collect in August and September to purchase food and non-food items each month for the LaGrange Area Food Pantry. Snap or Link cards don’t cover items like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, or diapers. So each month, we’ll focus on one non-food item to buy and donate. We also use a portion of the money each month to purchase sale items like cereals, pastas, and canned goods. Thank you for helping us serve in our community, and grow in our faith as disciples of Jesus.

Absences

All absences must be reported to the school office. The office will then notify the teacher(s).

Absence line: (708)354-1690, dial 4, then 1

If you are bringing your student late or picking up early, you must also notify the school office, and the office will notify the teacher(s).

school@stjohnslagrange.org

Important Upcoming Dates

September 22: 9:00am - PTO Hot Lunch Orders Due

September 27: 9:00am - Pizza Orders Due for 1st Pizza Friday

September 27: 5:00pm - Dinner & 5:45pm Family Worship - Jr Choir, Children's Choir, Preschool and Kindergarten sing during Family Worship

September 29: 4:00pm - Home Volleyball Match

October 3: Picture Day

October 4: 4:00pm - Walther Cross Country Meet

Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

Ends Friday!

Have you shared your link with friends and family? If you ordered last year, you know it is EXCELLENT popcorn! It is an easy virtual fundraiser! It is 100% contactless and the product ships directly to our supporters.

We will each create a “Pop Up Store” and sell Double Good ultra premium popcorn! Prices for Signature bags are $9.00 and Curated Collections are $26. The popcorn is delicious and award winning.

Our fundraiser BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18th and runs UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22nd.

You still have time to:

 Download the Double Good app (free and easy to use)

 Enter our EVENT CODE HXVGEJ in the app

 Create your own Pop Up Store

St. John's Wednesday Evening Family Service

Dinner at 5:00pm, Worship at 5:45pm

Children's Choir, Junior Choir, and Preschool-Kindergarten are singing during the service!

Our next Midweek evening service will be on September 27 at 5:45pm.

Our school choirs will be singing during the service.

All students in 1st-4th grades participate in Children's Choir. Mrs. Tapia directs the Children's Choir. al.tapia@stjohnslagrange.org

All 5th-6th graders, and select 7th-8th graders, participate in Junior Choir. Mrs. Stapleton directs the Junior Choir. k.stapleton@stjohnslagrange.org

If your student has an unavoidable conflict and will be absent, please email their director to let them know.

Preschool and Kindergarten - please email your teacher.

Join us for dinner at 5pm and stay for worship! Dinner is mostaccioli and beef sandwiches from Ledo's. If you are planning to come for dinner, please sign up via the button below. Deadline to RSVP is Sunday, September 24.

It’s time to place your PIZZA FRIDAY orders!

First date is September 29!

Pizza Friday is a fundraising event to raise money for the annual 7th and 8th grade class trip in May. Proceeds from PIZZA FRIDAY lunch help to offset the travel cost to families.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: ANY parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles

of any St. John's students are welcome to help serve pizza! Please visit the Sign Up Genius for available dates to serve pizza or donate treats! Pizza Servers will receive credit towards 2023-24 Volunteer Hours!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9AC2AA3FEC34-pizza1

Ledo's will serve cheese, pepperoni, and sausage pizza slices for the price of $3.00 per slice and must be PRE-ORDERED. Pizza orders are due by 9:00am on Wednesday for Friday’s lunch. Any leftover pizza will be sold for $3.00 per slice after all pre-orders have been served. Please pre-order your pizza to guarantee your child receives lunch. There are no guarantees that there will be leftover pizza to sell.

Please make your checks payable to St. John's Lutheran School. Cash is also accepted. Change will NOT be provided.

For more details or to print an order form, please click the buttons below.

PTO NEWS: Welcome back everyone! We are planning on a fun filled school year with awesome family events!

Hot Lunch! We will be having a McDonalds hot lunch on Monday, 10.2.23.

Forms and payment due Friday, 9.22.23.

After School Programs

The following after school enrichment programs will be starting in October:

Amigos Spanish - Mondays, starting Oct. 23, for K-5th

Smart Start Art - Tuesdays, starting Oct. 17, for K-2nd

Chess Scholars - Wednesdays, starting Oct. 18, for K-8th

S.T.E.A.M. - Thursdays, starting Oct. 12, for K-4th

For more information and enrollment instructions, please click the buttons below:

Save the Date!

Picture Day is October 3rd

Retake day will be November 17th

Preschoolers who attend MWF will have the option to come in just for pictures on Oct. 3, or wait until Nov. 17.

More information will be coming closer to the date.

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:

FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP - SEPTEMBER 29

PAINT WITH US

INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT

Join us for a fun-filled evening of art activities on Friday, September 29. We'll begin at 6:30pm and have a variety of art stations available with painting activities for all ages. There will be a mix of individual and group projects for you to choose from so everybody can participate. Please wear painting clothes. Click on the button to sign up!

Scripture Journaling

and Illustrated Encouragement Cards

Please join the LWML Northern Illinois District Fall Gathering on Sept 29-30 at Trinity Lombard. Learn about - and Start - Scripture Journaling along with participating in Bible Study and workshops led by Virtual Faith Ministry. Attend one or both days for your own personal encouragement - it is open to All.

Link for more information and registration: https://lwmlnid.org/event/fall-gathering/

Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!

Use the RaiseRight app now! September is here! Time to start shopping for cooler weather clothing to get ready for fall! If you just plan on dining out or treating yourself, 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 for your shopping needs…   

Upcoming order dates:

• September 25th
• October 2nd
• October 30th

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

Art Workshop - Express Yourself

Monday, October 16, 4-5:30 p.m.

7th and 8th Grade students are invited to join us for this Halloween-inspired event where you will use a variety of art supplies and materials to create a trick-or-treat bag unique to your costume! Not sure what you're going to be yet? No Problem! Nazareth Academy Art teachers, Ms. Pack & Ms. Salsman, will have lots of spooky supplies to help you make the perfect bag! We can't wait to hear about your ideas and help your vision come to life!

The workshop is free but pre-registration is required.

Register by October 10 to reserve your spot.