St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Making Disciples for Life

Matthew 28:19-20

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Volume 47, Issue 12

First Grade Eagles in Action:

Operation Christmas Child

Get a Box to fill as a family

We are excited to be able to tell kids around the world about the gift of Jesus through Operation Christmas Child. Each grade will have a shoebox to pack. This is how you can help us with our project:

· Bring one (or more) item to put in the box in your classroom

· Pick something you would like to get.

· Remember, it has to be small and can be inexpensive (Dollar Store)

· No food (not even toothpaste, gum, or mints)

· Click on the link for lots of ideas. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/

OR

·  Donate some money to help cover shipping costs - each box costs $9 to ship

· Fill your own box - Pick one up in the school lobby or the church narthex

The sooner you can bring your items, the better. We will deliver them before Thanksgiving - Thanks for helping us! First Grade

Important Upcoming Dates

October 29: 11:00am-1:00pm - Trunk or Treat

November 3-4: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 7: 4:00pm - JV Home Basketball Game

November 9: 8:00am - Veteran's Day Chapel Service

The athletic schedule can be viewed on our website here: https://www.stjohnslagrange.org/athletic-schedules/

Grades 1-8 Report Cards Will Be Available Friday

Instructions for viewing report cards on Sycamore:

Report cards are available to view on Sycamore.

· Log in to Sycamore - St. John's school code is 3251

· Hover over your child's picture and click on 'Documents'

· Click on the Report Card Q1

Report cards are not viewable on the phone app.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

You should have gotten an email from your student's teacher with a signup genius link for Parent/Teacher conferences. If you have not yet signed up for your conference, please contact your student's teacher.

2021-2022 Yearbook

If you didn't prepay for last year's yearbook, but would still like to purchase one, they are available in the office for $17.

Welcome back to Artsonia - our fabulous online school art gallery!  You will continue to use last year’s log in information.  Once you sign in, you will receive an email notification every time your child has new artwork posted.  You can enter emails of relatives and friends who will also get notifications.  It is a great way to support and encourage your child’s artistic endeavors.  

Another BIG bonus is you can have products made with the artwork.  There are lots of options including jewelry, notepads, mousepads, phone covers, mugs, and much, much more - and our school gets 20% of whatever you spend.  We use those funds to purchase more art supplies.  We hope you take advantage of this great program!  Please contact your child’s teacher if you have questions.

Volunteer Opportunity

Fall Cemetery Cleanup 

November 5, 8:30am-12:00pm

6791 S La Grange Rd, Hodgkins

Pizza Friday

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 2022-23 Volunteer Hours!

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

Asbestos Update

We are up to date with our asbestos inspections. Papers are on file in the school office. We have passed all criteria and have passed our most recent inspection.

Walther Christian Academy

Open Houses

October 27th and November 17th at 7:00pm

Please click the button below to view the flyer with all the details:

REFORMATION WALK

CELEBRATE THE REFORMATION WITH US!

WHEN:  SUNDAY, 0CTOBER 30th, 12:00 Noon to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: SCHOOL GYM

SPONSORED BY ST. JOHN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sandwiches will be served following the walk.

Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!

Use the RaiseRight app now! November is almost here! Whether you are starting your Thanksgiving Day shopping, or stocking up for the winter 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! 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:

• November 7, 14, 28
• December 5, 12, 19

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.