St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Volume 48, Issue 15

Thanksgiving Day is upon us! It seems to come faster each year. I pray you all have a blessed time together with family and friends, remembering all with which God has blessed you. I enjoy this prayer by author Beth McLendon:

“Loving Lord,

As I express my gratitude to you in prayer, may it be a pleasing, joyful sound to you.

Thank you, Lord, for your love. It brings me acceptance and significance.

Thank you, Lord, for your truth. It brings me guidance and direction.

Thank you, Lord, for your mercy. It brings me help and comfort.

Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness. It brings me stability and strength.

Thank you, Lord, for your beauty displayed in the earth. It brings me joy and delight.

Thank you, Lord, for your way of redemption — the cross. It brings me salvation and regeneration.

Amen.”

Finally, I am thankful for each and every one of you. You all help make St. John’s the great community that it is. I hope you’ll join us Thanksgiving Day at our 10:00am worship service.

Blessings to you this Thanksgiving.



In His service,

Teri Lyn Mannes

Important Upcoming Dates

November 22-24: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

November 28: 4:00pm - JV Basketball Home Game

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

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

December 10: 6:30pm - Christmas Concert

December 11: 9:00am - Late Start

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

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

December 22: 11:30am - Early Dismissal

December 25 - January 5 - NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break

Congratulations to the following students for achieving 1st Quarter Honor Roll:

Blue Honor Roll:

8th Grade: Nigel Pakula, Carlos Tapia

7th Grade: Jaxson Garbarz, Ryan Ramirez

6th Grade: Dean Daly, Kiran Kennedy, Lisbeth Perez, Erin Ramirez

5th Grade: Logan Daly, Sarah Espinoza, Lillian Gregory

White Honor Roll:

8th Grade: Christ Anisi, Ryan Halm, Gavin Johnson, Olivia Kypr, David Rodriguez, Ella Sherby, Caidon Spalla

7th Grade: Enrique Flores, Lynnea Hanson, Kimberly Massini, A'Nahla McKenzie, Jacob Mendez, Luca Razzano, Allison Rosario, Elizabeth Vicente

6th Grade: Cecilia Aceves, Isaac Carey, Delilah Cook, Joseph Garbarz, Natalie Kypr, Adeline Schmidt, Macie Thomas, Isabella Zaragoza

5th Grade: Nathaniel Flores, Gideon Gbenimacho, Allison Moy, Nolan Riggins, Joseph Ssenyonjo, Mason Zeman

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

We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 1: Anna Agung, Brian Moy, Francisco Rios

Ready 2: Mason Sedory

Independent 2: Makenna Roon

Super 1: Sarah Espinoza, Joseph Ssenyonjo

Super 2: Sara Braun

Super 3: Sara Braun, Liliana Carey

Advanced 1: Michael Espinoza

Advanced 2: George Sherby

Advanced 4: Augustus Dimoff

Keep up the good work!

St. John's Spirit Wear

Our Black Friday sale starts today! Save 25% on all St. John's spirit wear with guaranteed delivery by Dec 23rd! Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list - from parents to grandparents and beyond! Visit: https://1stplace.sale/29954

• Sale Dates: November 6th - December 8th
• Savings: 20% discount sitewide
• 25% discount sitewide thru Cyber Monday
• Shipping: Free shipping over $75
• Delivery: All orders are guaranteed delivery by December 23rd

Show your school spirit and help fundraise for our school!

  Secret Santa Shoppe December 4^th and 5^th

 Santa Shoppe is here!!! December 4^th and 5^th!!! This is an opportunity for your child to shop for presents for their family members, pets, and friends. Please look out for more information in your child's take home folder in the next week. As always, we are in need of volunteers to make this successful, especially setting up and taking down. Please click on the sign-up genius below to help out and get into the holiday spirit! This is a good way to earn school volunteer hours, and it’s always a lot of fun!

HO! HO! HO!

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

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:

Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!

Use the RaiseRight app now! Whether you are starting your Thanksgiving Day shopping, or stocking up for the winter 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:

• November 27th
• December 4th
• December 11th

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