St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Making Disciples for Life

Matthew 28:19-20

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

Volume 47, Issue 13

First Grade Eagles in Action:

Operation Christmas Child

Get a Box to fill as a family

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 shoebox 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)

· Click on the link for lots of ideas. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/

OR

·  Donate some money to help cover shipping costs - each box costs $9 to ship

· Fill your own box - Pick one up in the school lobby or the church narthex and return by November 16th



The sooner you can bring your items, the better. We will deliver them before Thanksgiving - Thanks for helping us! First Grade

Last Thursday, the 7th graders were able to culminate their Eagles in Action Project with their field trip to the Operation Support Our Troops packing warehouse in Lisle, IL. 

October Chapel along with Sunday morning Mission Cafe’ offerings totaled over $550. This money helps offset shipping costs. 

The 7th grade class alone brought 53 pounds of microwave popcorn, lip balm, batteries, puzzle books, and beef jerky to the warehouse. We were given a goal of packing 163 stockings during our two-hour shift. Well, that goal was CRUSHED!! We packed 225 stockings during our two-hour shift. The Lord blessed us with a glorious fall day where we were able to enjoy a lovely picnic at a local park during lunchtime. 

Our awesome experience would not have been possible without the time, love, and energy of Liz Willig, who helped us sew stockings, and a Thrivent Grant which helped purchase materials and ornaments.

Important Upcoming Dates

November 3-4: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 7: 4:00pm - JV Home Basketball Game

November 9: 8:00am - Veteran's Day Chapel Service

November 15: 4:00pm - JV Home Basketball Game

November 18: Picture Retake Day

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 1: Violet Anisi, Laila Perez, Joy Ssenyonjo

Independent 2: Annie Daly, Michael Espinoza

Keep up the good work!

So Kids, Sew! (Open to students in Grades 6, 7, and 8)

When: We will meet from 3:00 - 4:30 

Mondays: Nov. 21 and 28, Dec. 5 and 12

We will be sewing pillowcases for kids in the hospital using fun fabrics picked with them in mind. The pillowcases will be donated to Ryan’s Case for Smiles.

https://caseforsmiles.org/  A big thank you to Thrivent who is sponsoring this service project! https://www.thrivent.com/ 

As a special bonus, if a sewer wants to keep one of the pillowcases they make, they may purchase one for the cost of the materials ($10). Last time we had a waiting list, so don’t delay in signing up.

Mrs. Willig, Mrs. Contraveos, Mrs. Hackelberg, and Mrs. Kunz will be the adult leaders. Forms are available from your homeroom teacher (grades 6-8) and must be turned in to the office to reserve your place (limit 6). 

Contact Mrs. Hackelberg with any questions: h.hackelberg@stjohnslagrange.org

Fannie May Fundraiser

The 6th graders are raising money to go to Walcamp for their Outdoor Education Trip and the 7th & 8th graders are raising money for their trip to Springfield this spring.  We are selling Fannie May Candies for $14/box. Checks can be written out to St. John's Lutheran School. All orders need to be placed by Wednesday, November 16 . The candies will be here before Christmas! I have attached a copy of the order form which has a  picture of the different kinds available. Please show the different types we are offering! Any questions, please contact Mrs. Wykert at v.wykert@stjohnslagrange.org 

Tates Gingerbread House

and Peppermint Ice Cream Pie Sale

St. John's Lutheran School and Tates Ice Cream in La Grange are happy to provide two Christmas classics for your Holiday celebrations. You can order gingerbread house kits or pre made gingerbread houses as well as delicious Peppermint Ice Cream pies for your holiday gatherings. The ordering information is provided in the attached flyer. Please print and send in with your child with payment. The order will not be processed without payment. Please pay with cash or check (made payable to St. John's Lutheran School).  

All orders will be picked up at TATES Ice Cream Shop (25 S. Ashland in La Grange) on December 12th, 13^th or 14^th between 1:00 and 8:00 PM.  There will not be an opportunity to pick up at the school.  

*All food items are peanut free but not gluten free

You may contact Rebecca Schiltz at 708-502-4547 or email at schiltz4@sbcglobal.net  

Welcome back to Artsonia - our fabulous online school art gallery!  You will continue to use last year’s log in information.  Once you sign in, you will receive an email notification every time your child has new artwork posted.  You can enter emails of relatives and friends who will also get notifications.  It is a great way to support and encourage your child’s artistic endeavors.  

Another BIG bonus is you can have products made with the artwork.  There are lots of options including jewelry, notepads, mousepads, phone covers, mugs, and much, much more - and our school gets 20% of whatever you spend.  We use those funds to purchase more art supplies.  We hope you take advantage of this great program!  Please contact your child’s teacher if you have questions.

St. John's Lutheran School Annual Charleston Gift Wrap ended last week. Thank you to those that ordered items. Your continued support allows our wonderful teachers and staff to provide more resources to the children throughout the school year. 

Volunteer Opportunity

Fall Cemetery Cleanup 

November 5, 8:30am-12:00pm

6791 S La Grange Rd, Hodgkins

Pizza Friday

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!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9AC2AA3FEC34-pizza 

Asbestos Update

We are up to date with our asbestos inspections. Papers are on file in the school office. We have passed all criteria and have passed our most recent inspection.

Walther Christian Academy

Open Houses

November 17th at 7:00pm

Please click the button below to view the flyer with all the details:

Please consider signing up to donate blood on Tuesday December 6^th from 3:00-7:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church.  (please note, it will NOT be at the La Grange Public library)  

Every day, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois needs more than 540 blood products to meet hospital demand. What you collect will go back to help people in your community!

You can sign up to donate blood going to this link: 

https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5601628

Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!

Use the RaiseRight app now! November is almost here! Whether you are starting your Thanksgiving Day shopping, or stocking up for the winter season, don’t forget to order your TRIP cards! 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:

• November 7, 14, 28
• December 5, 12, 19

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.