St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Volume 48, Issue 02

Welcome Back!

We are so excited for the start of the new school year! Tomorrow is going to be very hot for our first day. Please be sure your student(s) dress in cool clothing and have a water bottle. We do have air conditioned spaces in the school where classes can take turns cooling off, and the sanctuary will be cool for our chapel service. Please feel free to join us at 10:30am in the sanctuary for our first chapel service of the year! Continue to monitor your email for important messages.

In His service,

Teri Lyn Mannes

Important Upcoming Dates

August 24: 8:00-11:30am - 1st day of school for 1st-8th grades

August 24: 10:30am - Opening Chapel Service (All families invited)

August 27: 8:00am and 10:45am Worship - Backpack Blessing

August 28: Preschool & Kindergarten - 1st day of school

Watch your email!

Many important emails will be coming over the coming days with vital information regarding this school year.

Be sure to check your email regularly.

The school office is closed today, Wednesday, August 23rd.

The office will be open from 8:00-11:30am

on Thursday, August 24th.

Regular office hours, 8:00am-3:00pm,

begin on Friday, August 25th.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

An email regarding arrival and dismissal procedures was sent out. If you haven't read it, please click the link and do so now:

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures Email

Blessing of Backpacks & Teacher Recognition

Please join us Sunday, August 27 during the 8:00 or 10:45 a.m. Worship Service as we bless the 2023-2024 School Year and recognize our Teachers!

Registration Forms

Due Tomorrow, Thursday, August 24th

Registration forms can be accessed on our website here: https://www.stjohnslagrange.org/2023-24-school-registration/

Save the Date! - Parent Night

September 7

More information will be coming soon.

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year

St. John's Spirit Wear Shop Back-to-School Sale

Click the image to access the store!

Confirmation Class

Pastor Mark Stapleton will start confirmation classes starting this September. It will be on Wednesday nights between 6:30 to 7:30.

Confirmation will be held May 5th, 2024.

It is offered to 7th or 8th graders; it is the choice of the parents.

If you know of someone who would be interested in the Rite of Confirmation, please contact Pastor Mark.

Mstapleton1@comcast.net

Cell: 708-977-2521

St. John's Ministries

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

Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!

Use the RaiseRight app now! Whether you are starting your back-to-school shopping, or updating your home, yard or wardrobe for the 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. There are many choices for your shopping needs…   

Upcoming order dates:

• August 28th
• September 11th
• September 18th
• September 25th

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 here: RaiseRight App

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