St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

Volume 48, Issue 24

THANK YOU!!!

Our 2024 FUNdraiser Auction was a huge success. Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, donated and sponsored. You helped make it an evening to remember.

I would especially like to thank the Auction Committee: Jon & Priscilla Dorgan, Marc & Michelle Maxant, and Eric & Megan Shilney, for their tireless efforts and amazing execution of the event. They are the masterminds behind it all, and did an incredible job.

Another thanks is owed to Mrs. Hackelberg & Mrs. Hull, who managed all of the inventory of auction items, and to Mr. Wykert for handling the technology for check-in and check-out. Finally, thanks to many of our faculty who volunteered that evening.

I am pleased to announce that we raised just short of $30,000! That is truly a blessing.

Save the date for next year – February 1, 2025.

In His service,

Teri Lyn Mannes

4th Grade Eagles in Action

For the 4th grade eagles in action this month, we are collecting items for Ronald McDonald House. Families at the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s need the household basics to ensure they always feel fresh and ready to focus on what matters most – their children. The 4th grade will

be putting together refresh kits to provide families with much-needed essentials to give them care, comfort, and peace of mind.

The products we will be collecting are

● Bottles of liquid laundry detergent

● Container of laundry detergent pods

● Bottle of laundry stain remover

● Package of dryer sheets

● Bottle of fabric softener

● Pump bottle of hand soap

● Box of drawstring garbage bags

Any chapel offering will be used to buy more products.

Thank you for your support,

4th Grade

Important Upcoming Dates

February 9 - 4:00pm - Home Varsity Basketball Game

February 13 - 3:15pm - Board of Ed Meeting

February 13 - 4:00pm - Home Varsity Basketball Game

February 19 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day

THANK YOU to all the families who participated in the raffle ticket sales!

The winner of the tuition discount is

The Ssenyonjo Family!

(Joseph - 5th grade, Joy - 3rd grade, Jacobi - 1st grade, & Jorie - Kindergarten)

We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Independent 5: Mason Sedory

Super 2: Lilly Gregory

Super 4: Gideon Gbenimacho

Super 5: Allison Moy

Advanced 1: Sara Braun

Advanced 2: Annie Daly, Rosaline Kobza, Joy Ssenyonjo

Advanced 4: Michael Espinoza

Keep up the good work!

Preschool Pickup and Drop off Reminders

For the safety of all of our students as well as our neighbors, be sure you and your student(s) are following these guidelines:



• Park on the EAST side of Park Road, facing northbound
• Students will wait with the teachers in front of the Park Rd doors
• No students should be crossing the street - please reinforce this with your student(s)!!!
• DO NOT block the driveways of our neighbors

A Wax Museum at St. John’s?

Yes, come visit our Wax Museum on Thursday, February 22 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Take a step back in time when you visit select second floor classrooms at St. John’s to see admirable, ground-breaking people who have contributed something positive to America. You will meet inventors, athletes, presidents, and brave pioneers in their fields presented by 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. 

Save your quarters because a quarter will “activate” our museum characters when you drop the coin in their can, just like an old-fashioned vending machine. The money collected will go to Ronald McDonald House and Phil’s Friends Eagles in Action projects. See you there!

Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest

Recently, St. John’s students in Kindergarten through 8th grade competed in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. The following students won their classroom competitions, and their entries have been forwarded to Zaner-Bloser for the National competition. Congratulations to you all, and blessings for the next level of competition!

Kindergarten - August Schulz

1st Grade - Emma Maxant

2nd Grade - Kaius Gregory

3rd Grade - Michael Espinoza

4th Grade - Winona Martin

5th Grade - Joseph Ssenyonjo

6th Grade - Delilah Cook

7th Grade - Lynnea Hanson 

8th Grade - Olivia Kypr

Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches and Big Cookies

Sunday, February 11, 9:00am-noon

The Super Bowl is coming this Sunday. Please pick up your pre ordered Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches and buy a big Super Bowl Cookie for $15 on Sunday, February 11 from 9:00am - 12:00pm in the church narthex at St. John's. This goes to support the 7th and 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C. in May. Hope to see you there.

Second Semester Pizza Friday Forms

Second semester Pizza Friday forms were sent home with your student(s).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: ANY parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles

of any St. John's students are welcome to help serve pizza! Please visit the Sign Up Genius for available dates to serve pizza or donate treats! Pizza Servers will receive credit towards 2023-24 Volunteer Hours!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9AC2AA3FEC34-pizza1

Please only send orders on the official order form. The form is linked below, or you can pick up additional forms in the school office.

Orders are due by 9:00am on Wednesdays for that Friday's lunch. Late orders will not be accepted. Please make your checks payable to St. John's Lutheran School. Cash is also accepted. Change will NOT be provided.

PLEASE take note of dates highlighted in yellow in May when certain classes won't be at school for pizza.

For more information or to print a form, please click the buttones below:

Walther Band Program

Enrollment Open for 2nd Semester

As the next semester of band begins, we will be opening enrollment up for new members! We offer band lessons for grades 4-8 through the Walther Grade School Instrumental Music Program. Notably, the program includes:

- Weekly private or semi-private lessons during the school day at your child's school

- Partnership with student from 15 other schools in large group rehearsal and concerts

- The chance to participate in one of the three levels of Walther's popular Monday Night Band program

- A four-week beginner class for new students to choose an instrument and receive their instrument of choice (based on availability) free of charge for their first year!

Follow this link to read more about grade school instrumental music: https://www.walther.com/fine-arts/#Content-929fb2865b2863a31a41

If you wish to enroll your child, you will use the link below to register. Please the program director, Samantha Rose, at samantha_rose@walther.com if you have any questions.

https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/walther-christian-academy

Upcoming PTO Events:

February 20th- PTO board meeting with parents 

February 23rd- Flying High Night

March 9th- Fleetwood Roller Skating Night 

April 5th- Sock Hop 

St. John's Spirit Wear

All purchases support our school!

This week only, save $10 on all St. John's flannel pajama pants! This includes youth and adult sizes in all colors!

Shop Now: 

https://1stplace.sale/29954

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! Are you ready for Valentine's Day? 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:

• February 12th
• February 26th
• March 4th
• March 18th

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

AMI Summer Music Camp

Early bird tuition ends 2/15

Click the flier below for more information.