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, ongoing support through their Cards of Hope program, and 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.
 First way you can help! Consider donating any of these items :
Don't forget - you can order gift cards in support of 
'the 5th graders Eagles in Action Program - Phil's Friends' 
through the TRIP program! 
Next order date is March 21st.
Please contact TRIP@stjohnslagrange.org with any questions.
Announcements
Don't forget to change your clocks!
Daylight Saving Time starts
at 2:00am this Sunday!
Important Upcoming Dates:

  • March 11: VIP Day, Early Dismissal 11:00am
  • March 13: Children's Choir Spring Musical at 10:45am Worship, Open House
  • March 15: Chipotle Fundraiser
  • March 25: End of 3rd Quarter
  • March 28-April 1: Spring Break
  • April 8: Sock Hop
  • April 22: Variety Show
Lutheran School Week Dress-up Days - March 7-11
  • Monday: School T - will be given to child at school
  • Tuesday: Class Color Day
  • Wednesday: Wild West Day
  • Thursday: Hawaiian/Beach Day
  • Friday: Dress to Impress Day
School Office Will Be Closed on Friday, March 11th
VIP Day is this Friday, March 11th!
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, Handbells, and the Spring Musical!

Parents - you have many opportunities to visit St. John’s. This day’s intention is for a special relative or friend to get to come and see what St. John’s is all about. Due to space constraints, we ask that you limit the number of guests to 2 per child. For families with siblings, guests can rotate classrooms every 15-20 minutes.

Registration is required - please fill out the RSVP form via the button:
Early dismissal will be at 11:00am.
The invitation is attached via the button below. VIPs can enter via door A for registration in the church narthex starting at 8:30am. If you would like printed copies of the invitation, please have your student ask their teacher.
All School Open House
March 13, 12:00pm-2:00pm
On March 13th, 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 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.org) if you are available!  This will count towards your volunteer hours.

Please share the attached flier! 
Children's Choir (1st-4th Grades) Spring Musical
The Children's Choir will be sharing our Spring Musical during VIP Day on Friday, March 11th,
and during the 10:45am Worship Service
on Sunday, March 13th.

Arrival times (please note the changes from the original music calendar):
March 11th: regular school arrival time - 7:45-8:00am
March 13th: 4th grade: 10:15am
1st-3rd grades: 10:30am
2022-23 Priority Enrollment
Due by 9:00am, Friday, March 11
Reserve Your Spot Now!
Click on the button below for more information and to access enrollment link.
This priority enrollment period ends Friday, March 11 at 9:00am. The $200 enrollment fee (per family) is due at this time. On March 13th, we will open up the remaining slots to the community and the enrollment fee will increase to $250.00. This enrollment fee is non-refundable. 
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Independent 3: Allison Moy
Independent 4: Jeremy Trapp
Rising 1: Augustus Dimoff, Avery Johnson
Rising 2: Gunnar Garbarz
Rising 4: Isaac Zeman
Advanced 2: LaCarrion Brown
Advanced 4: Delilah Cook, Giuliana Nagle
Advanced 6: Lilly Gregory
Advanced 7: Lilly Gregory, Mason Zeman

Keep up the good work!
CAN YOU HELP?
Saturday, March 19, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

The Board of Properties is hosting a work day on Saturday, March 19, 2022, 8:00 AM –
4:00 PM. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
We are planning a variety of projects, including:
1) Grounds clean-up
2) Spring cleaning
3) Plumbing repairs
4) Minor building repairs
5) Installation of new light fixtures in the kitchen
Guidance will be provided for all mechanical activities.
Come for all or part of the day! Please use the Sign-Up Genius to help plan these activities. Let us know in the comment section what hours you will be able to help.
Thank you,
Board of Properties
Pizza Friday Vouchers
Our apologies for the error on the pizza order form for this Friday. If you placed an order, your student will be receiving a voucher which you can use on a future order. Keep an eye on your student's take-home folder.
Double your Donation to St. John’s!
 
Did you know that many employers match dollar for dollar the charitable gifts their employees make? Some will double- or even triple-match an employee’s donation, which is a terrific way to maximize your ability to contribute to St. John’s. Your $100 contribution can easily turn into a $200 or even $300 gift for the school, with a match from your company. Check with your HR department to find out if your employer has a matching gift program. If so, please consider giving a gift to St. John’s and multiplying your impact!

St. John's Tax ID#: 36-2317628
So Kids, Sew! (Open to students in Grades 6, 7, and 8)

We are so excited to be back and ready to invite students into the sewing room. Are you interested in learning some basic sewing skills? Are you willing to donate some time and energy to a worthwhile project?
Our sewing club will be making small, teething blankets to donate to The Caring Network of Illinois. We will meet from 3:15 - 4:30 on the following Mondays: Mar. 14, Mar. 21, Apr. 4, and Apr. 11. Mrs. Willig, Mrs. Hackelberg, and Mrs. Contraveos will be the adult sponsors and masks will be required. Forms are available from your homeroom teacher (grades 6-8) and must be turned in to Mrs. Hackelberg to reserve your place (limit 6). 
 Contact Mrs Hackelberg with any questions: h.hackelberg@stjohnslagrange.org
Sock Hop will be Friday, April 8th!
6:00-8:00pm

Please click the button below to sign up to volunteer!
If your student is exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please keep your student at home:
  • Fever (100.4°F or higher)
  • new onset of moderate to severe headache
  • shortness of breath
  • new cough
  • sore or scratchy throat
  • runny nose or congestion
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • new loss of sense of taste or smell
  • fatigue from unknown cause
  • muscle or body aches from unknown cause

Reminder: For any illness, COVID related or not, students must be fever free for 24 hours without medication, and symptoms must have improved, before returning to school.
2022-2023 School Calendar


The 2022-23 school calendar is available to view via the button below:
Tax Season is upon us.
You can view your tuition payments in your TADS account under "reports."
St. John's tax ID# is 36-2317628.
Volunteer Hours
As a reminder, all families, preschool-8th grade, are required to complete five (5) hours of volunteer service. Any family receiving financial assistance from St. John's Lutheran School will be required to complete ten (10) hours of volunteer service. Those families not completing their hours by May 13, 2022 will be charged a fee of $250.00.
Many families still need to complete their volunteer hours. If you need to know where you stand with your hours, please email the school office: school@stjohnslagrange.org
Keep an eye on Wings and your classroom newsletters for volunteer opportunities.
Red, White, and Blue in 22!
La Grange Pet Parade will be June 4th!
Stay tuned for more details!
St. John's Ministries
Find more information about exciting ministries and events by accessing the church ministries email via the button below:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
Earn money to reduce next year's tuition! And support our school! Get motivated and in the habit to start earning on your everyday purchases with TRIP Cards. Reduce your family's tuition for the next school year.
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:
March 21st
April 11th, 25th

Don't forget - you can order Chipotle gift cards on March 7th for the Chipotle fundraiser!
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 here: RaiseRight App
To obtain your personal user login and password, contact Amy Buonassisi: TRIP@stjohnslagrange.org
708-354-1690