St. John's Lutheran School


The Wings Newsletter

Making Disciples for Life

Matthew 28:19-20


Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Volume 47, Issue 28

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, continue support through their Cards of Hope program, and give 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.

 You can help! We ask that you pray for this organization. Our goal is to collect $800 this month to give Phil's Friends. Here are the items they need to fill care packages.  Please consider donating any of these items :

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Wykert!

Announcements

Important Upcoming Dates

March 8: 6:00pm - Lenten Dinner

March 8: 7:00pm - Lenten Worship Service

March 10: VIP Day - 11:00am dismissal

March 12: 10:00am - 4th graders arrive

March 12: 10:30am - 1st-3rd graders arrive

March 12: 10:45am Worship Service - Spring Musical

March 12: 12:00-2:00pm - Open House

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

We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:


Independent 2: Eliana Damergis

Independent 4: Laila Perez

Rising 3: Michael Espinoza

Super 3: Emily Bochenek

Super 4: George Sherby

Super 5: George Sherby

Super 7: Gunnar Garbarz

Advanced 4: Ember Wilson

Advanced 5: Ember Wilson

Keep up the good work!

Lutheran Schools Week Dress-up Days

March 6-10

Monday: PTO School T-shirts

Tuesday: Sports Day/Beach Day

Wednesday: Career Day

Thursday: PJ Day

Friday: Dress Your Best

VIP Day is this Friday, March 10th!

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, Echoes of Praise, Handbells, and the Spring Musical!

Early dismissal will be at 11:00am.


The invitation to share with your VIPs is attached via the button below!

VIP Day Invite

All School Open House

March 12, 12:00pm-2:00pm

On March 12th, 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 (2023-24) 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.orgif you are available!  


Please share the attached flier! 

Open House Flier

Assistant Track Coach(es) Needed

St. John’s is looking for some help coaching track. If you have any experience with long jump, triple jump, throwing, or any type of running that would be great. If not that’s ok too. Mr. Loveless will be head coaching and will be happy to give you as much, or as little, guidance as you are comfortable with in working with your group of kids. This will be an opportunity to earn service hours. If you are interested please contact Mr. Loveless at a.loveless@stjohnslagrange.org.

Prayer Warriors


Prayer Warriors meet every Wednesday at 7:30am. All are welcomed to join anytime. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Wykert.

Sock Hop

Save the Date!

April 14, from 6:00-8:00pm

Volunteer opportunities will be coming soon! Watch for the signup genius link in future emails.

Tax Season Information

You can access your Tuition Paid Report in your TADS account by going to reports in the billing accounts page and selecting tax year 2022. https://mytads.com/


St. John's Tax ID # is: 36-2317628.

Spring 2023 After School Enrichment Programs at St. John's 


Our spring afterschool programs are open for enrollment:

Chess Scholars - Wednesdays for K-8

Amigos Spanish - Mondays for K-5

STEAM - Thursdays for K-4

Smart Start Art - Tuesdays for K-2

Online signup instructions and start dates can be viewed on the flyers via the buttons below:


Chess Scholars
STEAM
Amigos Spanish
Smart Start Art

Limited Time: Save $15 on all Badger Ombre hoodies in the St. John's spirit wear store through Sunday. Visit https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/29954/?style=Performance+Hoodie

SPRING BREAK VBS!

JOIN THE FUN AT ST. JOHN’S!


TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY,

MARCH 28-30

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

              



ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL

47th and Brainard, LaGrange, IL 60525

www.SJLaGrange.com

Phone: 708.354.1690

Recommended for Ages 4 through 6th Grade

Register at: https://vbsmate.com/SJLLagrange

Pizza Friday

Pizza orders are due by 9:00am on Wednesday for Friday’s lunch.


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!

Thank you for the abundance of fruit snack donations! We do not need any more fruit snacks, but are still in need of fruit or sweet treats.


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45a9ac2aa3fec34-pizza#/

Pizza Order Form

Greet La Grange

Greet La Grange would love to highlight fabulous teachers in the May issue in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week!


Please click on this link and share your favorite teachers with us by April 1st!


https://form.jotform.com/230605956331050

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year

2023-24 School Calendar

LWML Lenten Inspiration Event

All women are invited to attend the NID LWML Lenten Inspiration held here at St. John’s on Saturday March 18th, 9am-2pm. Rev. Dr. David Peter and Rev. Dr. Allen Buss will reflect on the Hope that is brought to us in Lent. Please see LWMLNID.ORG / EVENTS to register online. Cost is $20 which includes light breakfast, lunch and supplies. The ingathering supplies list can also be viewed there. Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 10th. Hope to see you there! 

St. John's Ministries

Find more information about exciting ministries and events by accessing the church ministries email via the button below:

St. John's Ministries
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
Earn money to reduce next year's tuition! And support our school!

Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!

Use the RaiseRight app now! Start the year with a resolution to use TRIP cards in your household budget! 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 so many choices!


TRIP order dates, for the new TRIP Program year:

  • March 20
  • April 3, 17


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 hereRaiseRight App

To obtain your personal user login and password, contact Amy Buonassisi: TRIP@stjohnslagrange.org

TRIP Information March
Login to Sycamore
Visit our school website
school@stjohnslagrange.org
Visit our church website
708-354-1690
Facebook