St. John's Lutheran School


The Wings Newsletter

Making Disciples for Life

Matthew 28:19-20


Wednesday, September 07, 2022

Volume 47, Issue 05

A Message From the Principal

We are excited to introduce our new social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum called Friendzy. The Friendzy Program teaches the five-core competencies of SEL through the lens of Scripture. We will begin next week!


The Friendzy Biblical SEL Program has an emphasis on building a healthy school culture that creates a safe environment for learning. 


The Friendzy Program is a comprehensive, biblically based SEL program that teaches five-core competencies of social-emotional learning to students in PS-8th grade. These competencies include self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, social awareness and relationship skills. All grades will be learning the same age-appropriate lesson each week, including catch phrases that the whole student body will share.


Teaching friendship skills supports students in managing their emotions, improving ability to set and achieve positive goals, feeling and showing empathy for others, maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions. There are also parent and family components that will be shared with you so you can join the Friendzy!

Eagles in Action

3rd Grade Eagles in Action 2022
Our school theme verse this year is Making Disciples for Life from Matthew 28:19-20. Eagles in Action service projects will give us all the opportunity to live that verse this year and in training for life as followers of Jesus. During this school year, 3rd grade will use chapel offerings we collect in August and September to purchase food and non-food items each month for the LaGrange Area Food Pantry. Snap or Link cards don’t cover items like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, or diapers. So each month, we’ll focus on one non-food item to buy and donate. We also use a portion of the money each month to purchase sale items like cereals, pastas, and canned goods. Thank you for helping us serve in our community, and grow in our faith as disciples of Jesus.

Announcements

Important Upcoming Dates

September 8: 6:00-7:00pm - Parent Information Night

September 9: 4:00pm - Home Volleyball Game

September 13: 4:00pm - Home Volleyball Game

September 14: 7:30am - Prayer Warriors

September 25: 8:00am Worship - Children's Choir (All 1st-4th graders) Sings 

October 4: Picture Day

Parent Information Night

Thursday, Sept. 8, 6:00-7:00pm

For all parents, new and returning:

Join us Thursday night at 6:00pm in the sanctuary for a brief meeting about the most important policies and procedures at St. John’s. Then you can move to your child/ren’s classrooms for brief presentations from the teachers. This is an adults only event, and will conclude at 7:00pm.

Extended Care

no sign up/no cancel fees

Just a reminder. If you need to use the extended care program, either before or after school, you need to call or email to sign your child(ren) up in advance. You also need to call or email to cancel extended care if you have already signed up. 

There is a $10 fee each time your child is not signed up or not canceled.

Phone: (708) 354-1690 ext 288, or email: extcare@stjohnslagrange.org 


Thank you for your cooperation in keeping this program running smoothly and safely.

FLYING HIGH NIGHT

Flying High Pizza Night Fundraisers are back!

Friday, September 30

5400 East Ave, Countryside


Drop off your kids for supervised fun, and support our school!

Pre-registration discount is $15/child; our pre-registration discount ends at 11:59pm two days prior to your event.

Register after the discount period for $20 online or at the door. Online registration ends one hour before the start time of the event.


Flying High Night Registration

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Scholastic Book Fair Chairperson needed: organize volunteers,

communicate with Scholastic

Fair dates: October 12-14

Set up: morning of October 12

Sale: October 12 (noon-ish) – 14 (noon)

Take down: 12:00pm on October 14

Other volunteers needed: help children shop during the day, cashier

Music at St. John's

Please click the buttons below or visit the music page on our website for more details: 

https://www.stjohnslagrange.org/music/


Walther Grade School Band Program: 

Band Information

Private Piano and String Instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello) Lessons:

Piano and Strings Lessons

Children's Choir, Junior Choir, Echoes of Praise, Handbells: Choir Schedules and Information can be found on our music department page on the website: https://www.stjohnslagrange.org/music/

After School Programs at St. John's 

We have several returning after-school programs, as well as 2 exciting new programs - Game School and Amigos Spanish!

Please view the following information and flyers.

Game School

Tuesdays, 3:05-4:05

First session is Sept 13 - Oct 4

for 3rd-5th graders!

Sign up due today!

Our after-school board game club will meet on Tuesdays in the school library, and is being hosted by Fair Game, a tabletop game store in La Grange and Downers Grove. Participants will be taught a new board game each week, developing skills in the process. Topics include probability, critical thinking, pattern recognition, communication, and - most importantly - fun! There will be two 4-week sessions - the first will run September 13-October 4, and the second will be October 11-November 1. Cost is $40/session. Forms were sent home in your student's Wednesday packet, or can be accessed via the button below. Signups are due Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Game School Signup

Online signup instructions for the following programs - Spanish, Art, Chess, and S.T.E.A.M. - can be viewed on the flyers via the buttons:

Amigos Spanish - Grades K-5

Mondays, 3:05-4:05pm, beginning Oct. 3

Amigos Spanish

Smart Start Art - Grades K-2

Tuesdays, 3:05-4:05pm, beginning Oct. 4

Smart Start Art

Chess Scholars - Grades K-8

Wednesdays, 3:05-4:05, beginning Oct. 5

Chess Scholars

S.T.E.A.M. - Grades K-4

Thursdays, 2:25-3:25pm, beginning Sept. 29

S.T.E.A.M.
2022-2023 School Calendar


The 2022-23 school calendar is available to view via the button below:
2022-23 School Calendar
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

We're doing a Double Good virtual fundraiser! This fundraiser runs from September 12-16. It is 100% contactless via the Double Good app. We keep 50% of the profit, and the product ships directly to your supporters. Our school code is KHGNHF.
Please click on the buttons below to view the details:
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser Flyer
Popcorn Fundraiser App Instructions
MARKET DAY is back!!!  We have the opportunity to include Market Day as one of our fundraisers!  It will now be easier than ever to place an order online and contribute to St. John's Lutheran School. You order through the Market Day website with our school code and your order will be sent directly to your home. Go to this link to register: https://www.marketdaylocal.com/account/register
It is much easier to find our school if you type La Grange into the search bar.
Please view registration instructions and FAQs via the buttons below:
Market Day Registration Info
Market Day FAQ

Save the Date!

Picture Day is Tuesday, October 4th!

(Preschool students who do not attend school on Tuesday can make arrangements to have pictures taken first thing that morning, or wait until retakes in November.)

 ST. JOHN’S WEDNESDAY BIBLE SCHOOL!

Stories, Songs, Crafts, Games, and More!

 Each Wednesday afternoon beginning September 21st, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Ages 4 through 6th Grade recommended, Parents are welcome!

St. John’s Lutheran Church and School

47th Street and Brainard Avenue, LaGrange

There is no fee to attend.      

Register at https://vbsmate.com/events/SJLLagrange/26690

For questions, contact Dalyne Shinneman at dalyne.shinneman@gmail.com


Extended Care: Regular fees will be applied for any St. John's students who attend extended care from 3:00-4:00pm, and after 5:00pm.

Nazareth Academy Catholic High School

Please click the button below to view upcoming dates for prospective Naz students and families:

Nazareth Academy Upcoming Events
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! September is almost here! Time to start shopping for cooler weather clothing to get ready for fall. 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:

  • September 12, 19, 26
  • October 17, 24


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