St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Volume 48, Issue 19

Dear families,

Our school Christmas worship service is tomorrow, Thursday, December 21 at 6:30pm. All students, pre-3 through 8th grade, participate in the service and should report to their classrooms at 6:15pm. We understand that families may want to arrive earlier than 6:15pm to get seats, but please do not send your students to their classrooms until 6:15pm.

While we appreciate that you are excited to see your child take part in telling the Christmas story, please remember that this is a worship service. All recording must take place from the back of the sanctuary or balcony, as to not disturb those worshiping around you. There should be no flash photography during the service. All cell phones should be silenced.  

Please note that the service will be livestreamed and available for viewing at any time on our YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@st.johnslutheranchurchands8704

Please share this link with any family members or friends who are unable to attend. 

Students will be sitting with their classes for the whole service. Dress code for the service is "Sunday best." At the conclusion of the service, please send one person to pick up your student(s) from their classroom.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation, and are looking forward to sharing the story of Jesus' birth with you on Thursday night.

In His Service,

Teri Lyn Mannes

Annual School Christmas Worship Service

Thursday, December 21, 6:30pm

All students, preschool-8th grade, to attend

The students have been working so hard preparing for this special service - memorizing speaking parts, songs, and Bible verses.

They are very excited to share the good news of Christmas!



6:15pm - all students arrive - go to classroom

Please share the following link to our YouTube page with friends and family who are unable to attend in person: https://www.youtube.com/@st.johnslutheranchurchands8704

Important Upcoming Dates

December 21: 6:30pm - All School Christmas Worship Service

December 22: 11:30am - Early Dismissal

December 25 - January 5 - NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break

There will be no extended care after 11:30am early dismissal on Friday, December 22.

We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 1: Sophia Mendez, Edgar Roberson, Eleanor Shilney

Ready 2: Anna Agung

Ready 3: Emma Maxant

Ready 4: Mason Sedory

Independent 1: Amelia Knafl, Ainsley Wilson

Super 2: Joseph Ssenyonjo

Advanced 2: Jonathan Espinoza

Keep up the good work!

St. John's Annual FUNdraiser

TUITION RAFFLE

Last week, Tuition Raffle packets were sent home to each family. 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

FUNdraiser packets are being sent home today! Ticket sales will begin on January 10, but sponsorship, advertisement, and item donation opportunities are underway! Check the packet for more details!

Variety Show Auditions

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! The Variety Show is scheduled for Friday, April 19! Any questions, contact Mrs. Wykert.

NED Show Yo-Yo Sales

The last day for yo-yo sales will be tomorrow, December 21st.

St. John's Spirit Wear Store

Flash Sale Alert  

Get huge savings this week on St. John's spirit wear! All jackets $15 off, all hoodies $10 off and all tees $5 off!Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29954

Click the image to access the store!

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

CALLING ALL KIDS -

COME TO VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

JOIN THE FUN AT ST. JOHN'S!

  Register here: VBS IS REALLY COOL!

 WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27-29

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

         Recommended for Ages 4 through 6th Grade

There is no fee to attend.

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year

Lenten Devotional

Sign Up Now!

Our 2024 Lenten Devotional is coming soon! For the last 35+ years, the members of St. John’s have written wonderful, thoughtful devotions that enrich our daily lives throughout Lent. This year, we will need your help to continue this wonderful tradition. Please consider writing one or two short devotions to be included in our booklet. Our theme this year is, All in His Time. People on earth have to confront the passage of time during their lives. What does God tell us about time? What does He assure us about the timeliness of events in our lives and throughout history? Each devotional verse has been selected from God’s Word based on a reference He has made to time and will help us to explore the answers to these questions.

Here’s all you have to do to sign-up TODAY to write a devotion:

Click on the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4BABAE2FA57-46211164-stjohns#/

Follow the directions to select your date and verse. It’s that simple!

You will receive an email from nancy.mayor@gmail.com with all of the details you will need to complete your devotion. All devotions must be submitted by Sunday, January 21.

Thank you so much for helping us to make this Lenten Devotional possible again this 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 8th
• January 22nd

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