Eagles in Action
Kindergarten Eagles in Action

Chicago HOPES for Kids' mission is to empower lives through education. Chicago HOPES for Kids provides educational support for children living in Chicago's homeless shelters. It is their mission to provide their students with the resources and encouragement needed to succeed academically, despite the challenge of homelessness.  While HOPES has had to limit in-person programming due to the pandemic, it has been through generous donations that they have been able to provide services including delivering essential items and kids activities to shelters, as well as providing online educational programming. They are committed to continue to provide the best educational support to their students and ensure the safety of their families during this time.Ch
Operation Christmas Child Update
This is a photo of children in Ukraine who are celebrating their graduation from the Samaritan's Purse Greatest Journey Bible Course. Our church, school and Sunday School Operation Christmas Child boxes were shipped to Ukraine December 12th, 2020 and confirmation was received that they arrived safely. After completing The Greatest Journey, children attend a graduation celebration and receive a certificate.
 Most importantly, they are given a Bible that includes the New Testament and selected Old Testament stories along with a dictionary of Biblical terms and a map of Bible lands. Complete with illustrations, it is often the first copy of God’s Word the child, or their family, will own. Their friends and family who attend will also learn more about God’s love for them. 
 
Thanks again for your generous support of this very important mission!!!!
Announcements
CALENDAR UPDATES
  • Thursday, February 11 - Friday, February 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences via Zoom (upper grades as needed)
  • Friday, February 12 - NO SCHOOL
  • Monday, February 15 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day
  • Friday, March 12 - regular full day schedule, no early dismissal
REMOTE LEARNING POLICIES REMINDER
As a reminder, the remote learning option is only for students who are required to stay home due to quarantine, as approved by the teacher(s) and Mrs. Mannes. Remote learning is not available without advanced notice and approval, or for unexcused absences.
KEEP US INFORMED SO WE CAN KEEP EVERYONE SAFE!!!
If your student is going to be tested for COVID, you must notify the school immediately. Do not wait for the results or for the next school day to let us know. Email the school office: school@stjohnslagrange.org
and if it's the weekend, email Mrs. Mannes: t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org
Guidelines for Keeping Students Home
As a reminder, we are required to follow IDPH and ISBE regulations in order to remain open for in-person instruction.

If your student has ANY of the following symptoms, your student and all siblings must stay home from school:
  • fever (100.4 or higher)
  • new onset of moderate to severe headache
  • shortness of breath
  • new cough
  • sore throat
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain from unknown cause
  • new congestion/runny nose
  • new loss of sense of taste or smell
  • nausea
  • fatigue from unknown cause
  • muscle or body aches

Your student may return to school after receiving a negative COVID test or receiving an alternative diagnosis from a doctor. Asymptomatic siblings may also return at this time.
If you do not obtain either a negative COVID test or alternative diagnosis, your student, and siblings, must stay home for 10 days from onset of symptoms AND have been symptom free for 24 hours.

Thank you for continuing to be vigilant as we navigate this school year together!
Absence line
708.354.1690, Press 4, then 1
If your student is going to be absent for any reason, you must call and leave a message on the absence line every day with a detailed explanation of the reason for the absence.
(If you let the school know in advance about a prolonged absence, such as vacation, you do not need to call every day.)
Extended Care Payments Due on the 15th!
Payments can be sent in your student(s)' take-home folder, or dropped in the mail slot beside the doors on Park Road.

Outstanding Balances
If you used EC last year, please be sure to check your account. Many families still have outstanding balances. 

Click the button below to view instructions on using Sycamore for Extended Care Billing:
Congratulations to the following students
on achieving honor roll for 2nd quarter:

White Honor Roll
8th: Ariana Barajas, Kathryn Chicoine, Spencer Dahlstrand, Ethan Mendez, Autumn Schmidt, Max Stradal
7th: Denisse Toledano
6th: Natalina Franco, Ignacio Rodriguez
5th: Christ Anisi, Gavin Johnson, Nigel Pakula, Ella Sherby, Caidon Spalla

Blue Honor Roll
8th: Abby Gombis, Jonathan Medrano, Sophia Preussner, Adeline Proctor, Alexia Stradal, Aurelio Tapia
7th: Brixton Cook, Daisy Quinonez, Matthew Spalla, Landon Willett
6th: Eli Gombis
5th: Carlos Tapia
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 2: Emma Laidlaw, Giovanni Sabella
Ready 3: Jacob Kovel, Alivia Thomas
Independent 1: Lynnea Hanson, Jake Wachholz, Isaac Zeman

Keep up the good work!

 St. John's Lutheran School Mask Fundraiser
  
Please click the link below to purchase a St. John's Lutheran School Fundraising Mask! Orders will be shipped right to your door for free! This face mask is a 2 ply white/black mask made up of 60% Polyester, 40% Cotton. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the children of St. John's Lutheran School!
 
All purchases are greatly appreciated!
 

St. John's Spirit Wear Store
is open!
Extended through Sunday, February 14th!

Here is a sample of the items available!
Orders can be shipped to school or directly to your home.

For the full catalog, please click on the button below, or visit the website: https://stjohns21.itemorder.com/sale
Golf Outing Fundraiser
St. John's is planning a golf outing fundraiser! Volunteers are needed for the Golf Outing Fundraiser Committee! If interested please e-mail Adriana Romano at a.romano0228@gmail.com or Joe Romano at Joey.romano1128@gmail.
We would like to have our first meeting via Zoom on Wednesday March 3rd at 7pm
Topic: St. John’s Golf Outing Committee meeting 7pm March 3rd
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/5633438721?pwd=eWtlajkyT21HcGlZeFYxeU8xQkluUT09
Meeting ID: 563 343 8721
Passcode: A8y213
Please join us for livestream chapel Wednesdays at 8:20am at our Youtube channel via the link below:
You should have received an email about St. John's Ministries on Monday. Inside you will find more information about the following exciting events:
Lenten Small Group Bible Study
Little Joe's Fundraiser
Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Cappa
Samaritan's Purse Christmas Boxes Delivered

You can access that email via the button below:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!
Earn money towards next year's tuition! And support our school! Use the RaiseRight app now! When updating your wardrobe for the winter, or if you just plan on dining out or treating yourself, take time to evaluate your shopping needs and order your TRIP cards! If you are hosting or attending any gatherings, start your shopping with TRIP cards. 

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:
  • February 22nd
  • March 1st
  • March 15th
  • March 29th
When using the RaiseRight app, you can order eGift Cards to immediately download to your mobile device! In the drive-thru line at Starbucks, or the checkout line at Mariano's? Order an eGift card and it will be ready by the time you are ready to pay! Need to make a Target run? Download an eGift card to use at 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