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St. John's Lutheran School
The Wings Newsletter
Making Disciples for Life
Matthew 28:19-20
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Volume 47, Issue 04
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3rd Grade Eagles in Action 2022
Our school theme verse this year is Making Disciples for Life from Matthew 28:19-20. Eagles in Action service projects will give us all the opportunity to live that verse this year and in training for life as 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.
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Please review the following important document for arrival and dismissal procedures.
REMINDER: School begins every day at 8:00am.
Dismissal is at 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Early dismissal every Thursday at 2:30pm.
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Important Upcoming Dates
September 5: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
September 8: 6:00-7:00pm - Parent Information Night
September 14: 7:30am - Prayer Warriors
October 4: Picture Day
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Parent Information Night
Thursday, Sept. 8, 6:00-7:00pm
For all parents, new and returning:
Join us Thursday night at 6:00pm in the sanctuary for a brief meeting about the most important policies and procedures at St. John’s. Then you can move to your child/ren’s classrooms for brief presentations from the teachers. This is an adults only event, and will conclude at 7:00pm.
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FLYING HIGH NIGHT
Flying High Pizza Night Fundraisers are back!
Friday, September 30
5400 East Ave, Countryside
Drop off your kids for supervised fun, and support our school!
Pre-registration discount is $15/child; our pre-registration discount ends at 11:59pm two days prior to your event.
Register after the discount period for $20 online or at the door. Online registration ends one hour before the start time of the event.
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Music at St. John's
Walther Grade School Band Program: We will be offering band lessons for grades 4-8 this year through the Walther Grade School Instrumental Music Program. Information is attached. Notably, the program includes:
- Weekly private lessons during the school day at your child's school
- Partnership with student from 14 other schools in large group rehearsal and concerts
- The chance to participate in one of the three levels of Walther's popular Monday Night Band program
- A four-week beginner class for new students to choose an instrument and receive their instrument of choice free of charge for their first year!
To enroll, go to https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/walther-christian-academy
For more information, please click the buttons below, or email Cheldon White: Cheldon_white@waltheracademy.org with any questions.
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Private Piano and String Instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello) Lessons: Private piano and string instrument lessons are available with Mrs. Ada Ignatov. Please click the button below for more information and to register. | |
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After School Programs at St. John's
We have several returning after-school programs, as well as 2 exciting new programs - Game School and Amigos Spanish!
Please view the following information and flyers.
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Game School
Tuesdays, 3:05-4:05
First session is Sept 13 - Oct 4
for 3rd-5th graders!
Our after-school board game club will meet on Tuesdays in the school library, and is being hosted by Fair Game, a tabletop game store in La Grange and Downers Grove. Participants will be taught a new board game each week, developing skills in the process. Topics include probability, critical thinking, pattern recognition, communication, and - most importantly - fun! There will be two 4-week sessions - the first will run September 13-October 4, and the second will be October 11-November 1. Cost is $40/session. Minimum of 6 signups for class to run. Forms are being sent home in your student's Wednesday packet, or can be accessed via the button below. Signups are due Wednesday, Sept. 7.
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Online signup instructions for the following programs - Spanish, Art, Chess, and S.T.E.A.M. - can be viewed on the flyers via the buttons: | |
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Amigos Spanish - Grades K-5
Mondays, 3:05-4:05pm, beginning Oct. 3
Arte y Cultura- Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! In Amigos, children will dive deep into the traditions and get a taste of the culture of Spanish speaking nations across the globe as well as learn basic vocabulary words such as numbers, colors, shapes, greetings, days of the week and more. Sing, clap, and count your way towards learning the Spanish language.
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Smart Start Art - Grades K-2
Tuesdays, 3:05-4:05pm, beginning Oct. 4
Every child is an artist” - Pablo Picasso. Explore your artistic side with Smart Start Art! Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold... create! See your imagination come to life! Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a weekly featured artist and fun, exciting games. No experience necessary.
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Chess Scholars - Grades K-8
Wednesdays, 3:05-4:05, beginning Oct. 5
Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.
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S.T.E.A.M. - Grades K-4
Thursdays, 2:25-3:25pm, beginning Sept. 29
This exciting program from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary!
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2022-2023 School Calendar
The 2022-23 school calendar is available to view via the button below:
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Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
We're doing a Double Good virtual fundraiser! This fundraiser runs from September 12-16. It is 100% contactless via the Double Good app. We keep 50% of the profit, and the product ships directly to your supporters. Our school code is KHGNHF.
Please click on the buttons below to view the details:
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MARKET DAY is back!!! We have the opportunity to include Market Day as one of our fundraisers! It will now be easier than ever to place an order online and contribute to St. John's Lutheran School. You order through the Market Day website with our school code and your order will be sent directly to your home. Go to this link to register: https://www.marketdaylocal.com/account/register
It is much easier to find our school if you type La Grange into the search bar.
Please view registration instructions and FAQs via the buttons below:
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Save the Date!
Picture Day is Tuesday, October 4th!
(Preschool students who do not attend school on Tuesday can make arrangements to have pictures taken first thing that morning, or wait until retakes in November.)
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Nazareth Academy Catholic High School
Please click the button below to view upcoming dates for prospective Naz students and families:
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St. John's Ministries
Find more information about exciting ministries and events by accessing the church ministries email via the button below:
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Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
Earn money to reduce next year's tuition! And support our school!
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Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!
Use the RaiseRight app now! September is almost here! Time to start shopping for cooler weather clothing to get ready for fall. Take time to evaluate your shopping needs and get motivated and in the habit to start earning on your everyday purchases with TRIP cards! If you are hosting an event, or attending an event, start your shopping with TRIP cards. There are many choices for your shopping needs . . .
TRIP order dates, for the new TRIP Program year:
- September 12, 19, 26
- October 17, 24
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.
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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
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