St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Volume 48, Issue 03

Parent Night!

Parent Night will be held at 6:00pm in the sanctuary, with classroom visits to follow, on Thursday, September 7. Doors will open at 5:30pm so you can peruse PTO offerings in the narthex. This evening is adults only. Look forward to seeing you there!

In His service,

Teri Lyn Mannes

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.

Don't forget!

Early dismissal at 2:30pm every Thursday

Happy Labor Day!

No School on Monday, September 4

Important Upcoming Dates

September 4: NO SCHOOL

September 8: 4:00pm - Home Volleyball Match

September 9: 9:00am - Cross Country meet @ St. John Lombard

September 27: 5:00pm - Dinner & Family Worship - Jr Choir & Children's Choir sing during Family Worship

Watch your email!

Many important emails will be coming over the coming days with vital information regarding this school year.

Be sure to check your email regularly.

Private Music/Instrument Lessons

Students have the opportunity to take private piano, string instrument (violin, cello), voice, or band instrument lessons here at St. John's. Please read the email that was sent yesterday to learn more and register your student(s)!

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:

Bowling Club

Bowling club for K-8th grades will be starting soon!

Stay tuned for information from your PTO with all the details.

Choir Schedules

Wednesday, September 27th is the first date

for both Junior Choir and Children's Choir!

The choirs will be singing together for the family service.

Dinner starts at 5:00pm with the service to follow.

The Children's Choir is comprised of all 1st-4th graders.

Junior Choir is comprised of all 5th-6th graders, and select 7th-8th graders.

Additionally, there are two extra curricular music ensembles:

Echoes of Praise is an auditioned vocal ensemble, open to 5th-8th graders who are in Junior Choir. Handbells is open to all 5th-8th graders. Information about how to join these groups will be coming home soon.

Full details about choir schedules and our music program is available on our website on the Music page.

Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

Dear Parents,

We have set up our first fundraiser of the year with Double Good Popcorn! 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 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22nd.

Before the fundraiser begins:

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

 Enter our EVENT CODE HXVGEJ in the app

 Create your own Pop Up Store

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year

St. John's Spirit Wear Shop Back-to-School Sale

Click the image to access the store!

St. John's Ministries

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

Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!

Use the RaiseRight app now! Whether you are starting your back-to-school shopping, or updating your home, yard or wardrobe for the 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 for your shopping needs…   

Upcoming order dates:

• September 11th
• September 18th
• September 25th

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

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