St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Volume 48, Issue 17

Sixth Grade Eagles in Action Project

Paper Goods Offering for Chapel on Wednesday, December 13. 

Bring paper towels, toilet paper, diapers, wipes, etc.

for the families served by the Hodgkins Food Pantry.

Important Upcoming Dates

December 8: 4:00pm - JV Basketball Home Game

December 9: 10:00-11:00am - Required Dress Rehearsal - Jr Choir (all 5th-6th & select 7th)

December 10: 6:30pm - Christmas Concert - Lessons & Carols

December 11: 9:00am - Late Start

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

December 16: 9:00-11:00am - Breakfast with Santa

December 17: Cheer Competition at Wilmington High School

December 21: 6:30pm - All School Christmas Worship Service

December 22: 11:30am - Early Dismissal

December 25 - January 5 - NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break

Annual Christmas Concert - Lessons & Carols

This Sunday, Dec. 10th at 6:30pm

Junior Choir (All 5th-6th & select 7th graders)

and Echoes of Praise

Junior Choir and Echoes Of Praise sing this weekend for St. John's Annual Christmas Concert. Both the rehearsal and concert are required events.  

Rehearsal: Saturday December 9th at 10:00 am, and will run approx. 1 hour.

Concert: Sunday December 10th, 6:30 pm 

Arrival times: 5:30 pm for Echoes of Praise, 5:45 pm for Junior Choir 

Children's Choir (All 1st-4th graders)

Children's Choir is also singing this year for the Christmas Concert. Please arrive at 6:15 for a quick warmup in the school lobby. 1st-4th grade students will sit with their families during the concert.

Late Start of 9:00am on December 11th

8:45-9:00am arrival time

As both Children's Choir and Junior Choir are participating in the church's Christmas Concert on December 10, there will be a late start on December 11.

If you will need extended care before school starts, you must sign up ahead of time by email: extcare@stjohnslagrange.org

All are cordially invited to St. John's Lessons and Carols, 

Sunday, December 10th, at 6:30 p.m.

A reception with cookies and punch will follow.

If you would like to volunteer to bring cookies 

or join the clean-up team after the reception, 

please sign-up here: RECEPTION VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP 

We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 1: Santino Romano

Ready 2: Daleyza Diaz, Emma Maxant

Ready 3: Mason Sedory

Independent 1: Lucca Guevara

Super 1: Gideon Gbenimacho, Lilly Gregory, Nolan Riggins

Super 4: Allison Moy

Advanced 5: Augustus Dimoff

Keep up the good work!

Ladybugs and Dragonflies

A big thank you to the 1st semester Ladybugs and Dragonflies!

We recognize 3rd graders: Violet Anisi, Berna Daly, Jacob Kovel, Paige Orech, Lily Carey, Michael Espinoza, Annie Daly, Joy Ssenyonjo, and Laila Perez ; and 4th graders: Emily Bochenek, Anabella Romano, Ember Wilson, Alivia Thomas, Avery Johnson, and Winona Martin. The kids served as office helpers, made sack lunches for BEDS, or helped teachers in their classrooms.

We appreciate your service to the Lord! Our party will be Tuesday, December 19 from 3-3:30 in the library. Considering helping 2nd semester? Applications go out Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

St. John's Spirit Wear

The St. John's Holiday Sale ends Friday! Save 35% on everything!

Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list - from parents to grandparents and beyond! Guaranteed delivery by Dec 23rd! Visit: https://1stplace.sale/29954

• We've got great gift options for the entire extended family
• Orders placed by December 8th are guaranteed to arrive in time for the holidays
• Save 35% or more on the entire site with code: EXTRASAVINGS

Show your school spirit and help fundraise for our school!

Winter Session Afterschool Enrichment Programs

Please click the button below to see available programs and how to enroll.

Amigos Spanish K-5th, Smart Start Art K-2nd,

Chess Scholars K-8th, and STEAM K-4th

RSVP closing soon

Click on the flyer or scan the QR code

to RSVP by Friday, December 8th!

Volunteers needed! Please sign up via the button:

CALLING ALL KIDS -

COME TO VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

JOIN THE FUN AT ST. JOHN'S!

  Register here: VBS IS REALLY COOL!

 WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27-29

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

         Recommended for Ages 4 through 6th Grade

There is no fee to attend.

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year

St. John's Ministries

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

Use the RaiseRight app now! Whether you are starting your Christmas shopping, or updating your wardrobe for the Holiday 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 to…

Upcoming order dates:

• December 11th
• January 8th
• January 22nd

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