Eagles in Action
First Grade Service Project : Operation Christmas Child
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 box 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)

OR
· Donate some money to help cover shipping costs - each box costs $9 to ship
· Ask your child’s teacher for your own box to fill and return

The sooner you can bring your item, the better (no later than Nov. 18). We hope each class will fill at least one box! 
Thanks for helping us! First Grade
Announcements
KEEP US INFORMED SO WE CAN KEEP EVERYONE SAFE!!!
If your student is going to be tested for COVID, you must notify the school immediately. Do not wait for the results or for the next school day to let us know. Email the school office: school@stjohnslagrange.org
and if it's the weekend, email Mrs. Mannes: t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org
Guidelines for Keeping Students Home
As a reminder, we are required to follow IDPH and ISBE regulations in order to remain open for in-person instruction.

If your student has ANY of the following symptoms, your student and all siblings must stay home from school:
  • fever (100.4 or higher)
  • new onset of moderate to severe headache
  • shortness of breath
  • new cough
  • sore throat
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain from unknown cause
  • new congestion/runny nose
  • new loss of sense of taste or smell
  • nausea
  • fatigue from unknown cause
  • muscle or body aches

Your student may return to school after receiving a negative COVID test or receiving an alternative diagnosis from a doctor. Asymptomatic siblings may also return at this time.
If you do not obtain either a negative COVID test or alternative diagnosis, your student, and siblings, must stay home for 10 days from onset of symptoms AND have been symptom free for 24 hours.

Thank you for continuing to be vigilant as we navigate this school year together!
Absence line
708.354.1690, Press 4, then 1
If your student is going to be absent for any reason, you must call and leave a message on the absence line every day with a detailed explanation of the reason for the absence.
(If you let the school know in advance about a prolonged absence, such as vacation, you do not need to call every day.)
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences will be done via Zoom. Look for a signup genius invitation from your student's teacher!
Meals To-Go In the News!!!
Click on the button below to read the news article about the St. John's Meals To-Go program!
Picture Retake Day - Please note the date change!
Our picture retake day will be Tuesday, November 17th.
Keep an eye out for more details.
Brookfield Zoo Trim a Tree Ornaments
Our St. John's Youth will be decorating a tree for St. John's on November 22nd. We are asking that church and school families/members help us prepare an ornament that will be displayed on the tree.
When you sign up please note if you would like to pick up the ornament during a scheduled 505 or 9am Worship Service, OR if you would like the ornament to be sent home with your child from school.
NOTE: IF YOU REQUEST IT TO BE SENT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD FROM SCHOOL, PLEASE NOTE THEIR CLASSROOM TEACHER
You may sign up for more than one ornament.
You may also create your own ornament at home that we can hang. 
There will be a bin labeled on the table inside Door A for delivering these back.

All ornaments are due back by: Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
Please join us for livestream chapel Wednesdays at 8:20am at our Youtube channel via the link below:
You should have received an email about St. John's Ministries on Monday.
Inside you will find more information about the following exciting events:
Operation Christmas Child
Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser
Beds Plus Coat Drive

You can access that email via the button below:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
Earn money towards next year's tuition! And support our school! Why not receive a tuition reimbursement and take care of your household shopping needs at the same time? Whether you are starting your Thanksgiving Day shopping, or stocking up for the winter season, don’t forget to order your TRIP cards! If you just plan on dining out or treating yourself, take time to evaluate your shopping needs and order your TRIP cards! If you are hosting or attending any fall gatherings, start your shopping with TRIP cards.  

We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
·       November 9th
·       November 16th
·       November 30th
·       December 7th
·       December 14th


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 OR via the Raise Right app.
708-354-1690