Eagles in Action
8th Grade Eagles in Action Project: Meals To Go
The month of April is the 8th grade, Eagles in Action project. Our offerings will be going to our partnership with the MEALS TO GO program here at St. John’s. 

In Mark 16, Jesus tells us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” The Meals to Go is one way that we can preach the gospel by providing food to those in need.  Each classroom will have a take-out container so you can put your offering in to remind you that you are being one of God’s disciples by helping others. 
On Sunday, April 25 we will be helping with the Meals To Go right here in our parking lot. We will also be celebrating the one year anniversary of this program. God has certainly blessed us by helping others. 
5th Grader’s Eagles in Action Project: PHIL’S FRIENDS 
  Thank you everyone for the amazing support of the 5th grader’s Eagles in Action Phil’s Friends last month. We have 5 big bags of care package items, over 150 cards ready to be sent to cancer patients, and due to your generous giving to our 3 buckets in the penny wars, our school raised over $970.00.  There were 7,726 pennies. I have never seen so many pennies!  The race was so close. The winning team won by less than $1! So here are the results -  when the pennies were subtracted from the totals:  In 3rd place with a total of $205.78 we have grades 6, 7, and 8th, in 2nd place with a total of $306.35 we have Pre-School through 2nd grade, and in 1st place is 3rd , 4th and 5th grades with $307.06. Congratulations! 
These donations are going to help so many people with their fight with Cancer! Please continue to pray for them. Thank you again!  
Announcements
Financial Aid Applications
Deadline is Tomorrow
Last Chance for Limited Financial Aid
If you have not already reached out to Mrs. Mannes, please do so immediately.
Tuition has not been raised for next year, as previously announced. However, due to COVID, our financial aid funds are extremely limited. If you require financial aid for the 2021-22 school year, you must email Mrs. Mannes by April 15th. Mrs. Mannes will respond to all requests by May 1st.
t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org
Arrival Procedure Reminder:
● We will continue to use three separate entrances. You have to enter at your assigned entry point. This will keep the number of people in any one place to a controlled minimum.

● K - 8 will park the car and parent and student will get out of the car (with masks on) and proceed to a designated “spot” for temperature to be taken, and then the student only enters the building. Parents enter and exit the parking lot via Brainard. Preschool parents will be using Park Rd.
  • 7:45 - 7:55 Kindergarten and Grade 1 enter at Door A, Grades 2-4 enter at Door B
  • 7:55 - 8:05 Grade 5 enters at Door B Grades 6-8 enter at Door A

●8:05 - 8:15 Preschool Morning Classes enter at Park Road Doors

● 12:20 - 12:30 Preschool Afternoon Classes enter at Park Road Doors

● Late Arrivals: Follow the procedures above, but expect to wait until an available temperature taker meets you at that door. 
REMOTE LEARNING POLICIES REMINDER
As a reminder, the remote learning option is only for students who are required to stay home due to quarantine, as approved by the teacher(s) and Mrs. Mannes. Remote learning is not available without advanced notice and approval, or for unexcused absences.
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.)
Extended Care Payments
Due April 15th
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 4: Emma Laidlaw
Ready 5: Avery Johnson, Jacob Kovel, Ember Wilson, Isaac Zeman
Independent 4: Joseph Ssenyonjo
Independent 6: Adi Santiago
Rising 1: Seth Franco, Gio Sabella
Rising 3: Allison Rosario
Rising 4: Logan Daly
Super 1: Logan Daly, Emma Gutierrez, Adeline Schmidt, Macie Thomas, Mason Zeman
Super 2: Isaac Carey, Adeline Schmidt, Macie Thomas
Super 3: Isaac Carey, Adeline Schmidt, Macie Thomas
Super 4: Joey Garbarz
Super 5: Eva Borges, Joey Garbarz
Super 6: Eva Borges
Super 7: Eva Borges
Advanced 2: Adeline Schmidt
Advanced 4: Dean Daly, Katie Wozniak

Keep up the good work!

 St. John's Lutheran School Mask Fundraiser
  Ends April 30th! Order your masks before the end of the month!

Please click the link below to purchase a St. John's Lutheran School Fundraising Mask! Orders will be shipped right to your door for free! This face mask is a 2 ply white/black mask made up of 60% Polyester, 40% Cotton. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the children of St. John's Lutheran School!
 
All purchases are greatly appreciated!
 
Friday Fun Lunch for April 23rd
Little Joe's - Chicken Nuggets
Orders Due Monday, April 19th
Payment Due Tuesday, April 20th
via cash or check made out to St. John's PTO
Make sure family name is on payment!

If you have any questions, please email PTO@stjohnslagrange.org
Golf Outing Fundraiser
St. John's is planning a golf outing fundraiser!
Monday, July 26, 2021 Village Greens of Woodridge 1575 W. 75th St. - Woodridge, IL
Early Registration Starts Now! Register by May 1st and Save $25! See registration form via button below:
St. John's Lutheran School Read-a-thon

Our Read-a-thon has begun!

The class that raises the most money will win a pizza party!
The class that reads the most money will get an ice cream party!
The student that raises the most money will win a gift card!
The student who reads the most minutes will win a gift card!

You can check our school's progress via the button below:
St. John's Annual Plant Sale
Orders Due TODAY!

Plant Sale will be Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8!!!!

Order Forms were sent home with your student, and can be accessed via the button below.
Please keep an eye on the Wings for volunteer signups!
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:
Beach Ave BBQ Fundraiser
Meals To Go Anniversary Celebration
Last Chance Mask Fundraiser
Read-A-Thon

You can access that email via the button below:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
Earn money towards next year's tuition! And support our school! Use the RaiseRight app now! When updating your home or yard or wardrobe for the spring, or 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 gatherings, start your shopping with TRIP cards. 

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:
  • April 26th
  • May 10th
  • May 24th
Only 3 hard card order dates left for the 2020-21 program year!
When using the RaiseRight app, you can order eGift Cards to immediately download to your mobile device! In the drive-thru line at Starbucks, or the checkout line at Mariano's? Order an eGift card and it will be ready by the time you are ready to pay! Need to make a Target run? Download an eGift card to use at 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
Community News
College of DuPage Virtual STEMCON
April 23-25, 9-4, free

Click the button below for more details:
Nazareth Summer Camps
Registration for Nazareth Academy summer camps is now open. In addition to our popular Sports Camps for all ages, Summer 2021 will include our grade school Theatre Camps and NEW Superhero Camp. Camps are offered for students of all ages. Don't delay as spots are limited.
Click the button below for more details:
708-354-1690