Eagles in Action
5th Grader’s Eagles in Action Project: PHIL’S FRIENDS
 Phil’s Friends is a Christian nonprofit organization started by Phil Zielke, who has survived cancer twice. This group brings support and hope to those affected by cancer in the United States. They create amazing care packages, ongoing support through their Cards of Hope program, and spiritual support through prayer.
When anyone requests a care package for someone who has cancer,( go to www.philsfriends.org) Phil’s Friends sends a package with comforting items that people with cancer need and enjoy.
 First way you can help! Consider donating any of these items :
Thank you from 4th grade!
Fourth grade would like to thank everyone for their generosity during their Eagles in Actin project for BEDS Plus in LaGrange. We collected 80 containers of peanut butter, 270 oatmeal packets, 49 boxes of cereal, 12 granola bars, 103 Ramen noodles, 15 packs of Cheez-Its, 372 Ziploc bags, and 19 miscellaneous items (tuna, soup, Pop-Tarts, etc.). Our class also made 45 sandwiches and bag lunches for BEDS Plus clients. January offerings totaled $215.78, which we used to purchase the lunch items. The rest was donated to BEDS Plus. Thank you for helping us to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and a great witness to homeless people in our community.
Announcements
Ash Wednesday

7:00pm: Worship Tonight with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion

6:00-6:45pm: Chili Supper before Worship
Important Upcoming Dates:

  • March 7: Lutheran Schools Week Starts, 1st-8th Field Trip
  • March 11: VIP Day, Early Dismissal 11:00am
  • March 13: Children's Choir Spring Musical at 10:45am Worship, Open House
  • March 25: End of 3rd Quarter
  • March 28-April 1: Spring Break
  • April 8: Sock Hop
  • April 22: Variety Show
Lutheran School Week Dress-up Days - March 7-11
  • Monday: School T - will be given to child at school
  • Tuesday: Class Color Day
  • Wednesday: Wild West Day
  • Thursday: Hawaiian/Beach Day
  • Friday: Dress to Impress Day
VIP Day is returning on March 11th!
VIP Day is an exciting morning when we share our wonderful school with a VIP, such as grandparents, aunts or uncles, cousins, or a grown-up friend. VIPs will get to view students' art work, visit classrooms for fun activities, and attend a chapel service with special music including Junior Choir, Handbells, and the Spring Musical!

Parents - you have many opportunities to visit St. John’s. This day’s intention is for a special relative or friend to get to come and see what St. John’s is all about. Due to space constraints, we ask that you limit the number of guests to 2 per child. For families with siblings, guests can rotate classrooms every 15-20 minutes.

Early dismissal will be at 11:00am.
The invitation is attached via the button below. VIPs can enter via door A for registration in the church narthex starting at 8:30am. If you would like printed copies of the invitation, please have your student ask their teacher.
All School Open House
March 13, 12:00pm-2:00pm
On March 13th, we will open our school to prospective school families and give them the opportunity to tour the school, receive information, meet staff, and get answers to any questions they may have. Our best recruitment comes through the words of parents, children, and congregation members.
 
We encourage all current parents to invite another family that could benefit from a quality, Christ-centered education at St. John’s. As an incentive for school families to recruit new students, there is a $250 incentive toward your children’s tuition for each new family who enrolls because of your influence.

We are also looking for families that will help give tours. Please contact Mrs. Johnson (s.johnson@stjohnslagrange.org) if you are available!  

Please share the attached flier! 
Children's Choir (1st-4th Grades) Spring Musical
The Children's Choir will be sharing our Spring Musical during VIP Day on Friday, March 11th,
and during the 10:45am Worship Service
on Sunday, March 13th.

Arrival times (please note the changes from the original music calendar):
March 11th: regular school arrival time - 7:45-8:00am
March 13th: 4th grade: 10:15am
1st-3rd grades: 10:30am
2022-23 Priority Enrollment
Today - March 11
Reserve Your Spot Now!
Click on the button below for more information and to access enrollment link.
This priority enrollment period begins today and ends Friday, March 11 at 9:00am. The $200 enrollment fee (per family) is due at this time. On March 13th, we will open up the remaining slots to the community and the enrollment fee will increase to $250.00. This enrollment fee is non-refundable. 
So Kids, Sew! (Open to students in Grades 6, 7, and 8)

We are so excited to be back and ready to invite students into the sewing room. Are you interested in learning some basic sewing skills? Are you willing to donate some time and energy to a worthwhile project?
Our sewing club will be making small, teething blankets to donate to The Caring Network of Illinois. We will meet from 3:15 - 4:30 on the following Mondays: Mar. 14, Mar. 21, Apr. 4, and Apr. 11. Mrs. Willig, Mrs. Hackelberg, and Mrs. Contraveos will be the adult sponsors and masks will be required. Forms are available from your homeroom teacher (grades 6-8) and must be turned in to Mrs. Hackelberg to reserve your place (limit 6). 
 Contact Mrs Hackelberg with any questions: h.hackelberg@stjohnslagrange.org
Sock Hop will be Friday, April 8th!
6:00-8:00pm
Volunteers will be needed. More details will be coming, so keep an eye out in the Wings and your class newsletters.
If your student is exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please keep your student at home:
  • Fever (100.4°F or higher)
  • new onset of moderate to severe headache
  • shortness of breath
  • new cough
  • sore or scratchy throat
  • runny nose or congestion
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • new loss of sense of taste or smell
  • fatigue from unknown cause
  • muscle or body aches from unknown cause

Reminder: For any illness, COVID related or not, students must be fever free for 24 hours without medication, and symptoms must have improved, before returning to school.
Don't forget - you can order Chipotle gift cards through the TRIP program! Next order date is March 7th.
Please contact TRIP@stjohnslagrange.org with any questions.
2022-2023 School Calendar


The 2022-23 school calendar is available to view via the button below:
Volunteer Hours
As a reminder, all families, preschool-8th grade, are required to complete five (5) hours of volunteer service. Any family receiving financial assistance from St. John's Lutheran School will be required to complete ten (10) hours of volunteer service. Those families not completing their hours by May 13, 2022 will be charged a fee of $250.00.
Many families still need to complete their volunteer hours. If you need to know where you stand with your hours, please email the school office: school@stjohnslagrange.org
Keep an eye on Wings and your classroom newsletters for volunteer opportunities. Classroom parties do not count toward volunteer hours.
St. John's Ministries
Find more information about exciting ministries and events by accessing the church ministries email via the button below:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
Earn money to reduce next year's tuition! And support our school! Get motivated and in the habit to start earning on your everyday purchases with TRIP Cards. Reduce your family's tuition for the next school year.
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.

We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
March 7th, 21st
April 11th, 25th

Don't forget - you can order Chipotle gift cards on March 7th for the Chipotle fundraiser!
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
708-354-1690