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 the items in this image (click for larger view):
After someone has received a care package, they can expect to receive ongoing encouragement through the Cards of Hope program. The next thing we can do. We are coloring cards that Phil’s Friends sent us and writing positive messages of love and hope.  
 Another way to help is with offerings. We are having a penny war to raise money for Phil’s Friends. What that means is that pennies count against your total, so if you bring in pennies, you want to put them into the other teams’ buckets. There are 3 teams: Preschool through 2nd grade, 3rd through 5th grade, and 6th through 8th grade. Send in your silver coins (dollar bills are accepted too) for offering. At the end of March, the bucket with the most money wins a special treat determined by the teachers of the winning team with Mrs. Wykert.  
The final request we have is that you pray for those who are being helped by Phil’s Friends. We are so happy to be a part of making a difference to those who are dealing with cancer. 
Announcements
PTO Shirts are here!
Your student will receive their shirt on Friday morning to wear for spirit day and class photos!
VIP Day Video Presentation!
Our special VIP Presentation will air on our YouTube channel
on Friday, March 12, at 11:00am!
This video will include our amazing Spring Musical -
Escape from the Temple of Zoom!
- featuring our 4th grade class!
There will be highlights from all of our classes!
Please share the link with your friends and family so they can tune in!
https://bit.ly/stjohnsYOUTUBE
Arrival Procedure Reminder:
● We will continue to use three separate entrances. You have to enter at your assigned entry point. This will keep the number of people in any one place to a controlled minimum.

● K - 8 will park the car and parent and student will get out of the car (with masks on) and proceed to a designated “spot” for temperature to be taken, and then the student only enters the building. Parents enter and exit the parking lot via Brainard. Preschool parents will be using Park Rd.
  • 7:45 - 7:55 Kindergarten and Grade 1 enter at Door A, Grades 2-4 enter at Door B
  • 7:55 - 8:05 Grade 5 enters at Door B Grades 6-8 enter at Door A

●8:05 - 8:15 Preschool Morning Classes enter at Park Road Doors

● 12:20 - 12:30 Preschool Afternoon Classes enter at Park Road Doors

● Late Arrivals: Follow the procedures above, but expect to wait until an available temperature taker meets you at that door. 
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.
We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 4: Isaac Zeman
Ready 5: Olivia Wozniak
Independent 1: Sieanna Soto
Independent 4: Elizabeth Vicente
Super 6: A'Nahla McKenzie
Advanced 1: Kimberly Massini
Advanced 2: Jacob Mendez

Keep up the good work!
CALENDAR UPDATES

  • Friday, March 12 - regular full day schedule, no early dismissal

 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!
 
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.
Fun Friday Lunches for Spring!!!
Hello Eagles! 
Spring is almost here and the PTO wants to help get us (and the kids...) excited for the warm weather, Easter, and the end of this amazingly stressful year. How would you like a little more time to spend with the kids and a little less time making lunches in the week? Wouldn't it be nice to have a fun lunch option on Fridays? Then the PTO has a deal for you.  

We are setting up Fun Friday Lunches for Fridays in April and May. A form will be coming home before Spring Break with meal options and amounts for each option. Please sign up for all, some, one, or none of these days. Payment can be sent into school with the form. There will be three options each Friday and the options will change each week, coming from local LaGrange businesses. 

Please contact the PTO with any questions you might have. We are excited to be able to provide this option for our hard working Eagle families.  

Want to help organize this and more fun events in the future? We'll be hosting PTO Zoom meetings and finding more ways to make the end of the year fun. Email us at PTO@stjohnslagrange.org
St. John's Annual Plant Sale Returns
on Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8!!!!

Order Forms will be coming soon!
Please keep an eye on the Wings for more information
and volunteer signups!
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:
Easter aCROSS the Community
Antonino's Easter Bunny Pick Up Fundraiser
Meals in March
Eagles in Action - Phil's Friends
Food Pantry - Toilet paper
Chicago Hopes for Kids Thank You!

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 spring, 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:
  • 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