St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Volume 48, Issue 14

1st Grade Eagles in Action

Operation Christmas Child.

Thank you to everyone who donated items and helped at the packing party! We packed 100 boxes!

Boxes can still be dropped off until Friday November 17^th.

Small etch & sketch toys, small balls, small toys or figurines for boys and girls, combs and brushes, toothbrushes, reusable eating utensils, fun bandages for boys and girls, washcloths, flip flops, hats (foldable ones are best), sunglasses, hair accessories, pencil cases, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, glue sticks, dry water color sets (small), stickers and jump ropes. Bring items in by Sunday November 12^th.

*Please do not include food or toothpaste/anything liquid*

Important Upcoming Dates



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

November 17: Picture Retakes and Group Pictures

November 18: 7:30-10:30pm - Flying High Night

November 21: PTO Fun Lunch orders due

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: Daleyza Diaz, Emma Maxant, Mason Sedory

Super 1: Sara Braun

Super 2: Liliana Carey

Advanced 1: Laila Perez

Keep up the good work!

Picture Retakes

This Friday, November 17

If you would like to have your student's picture retaken, you must return the photos you already received to the photographer on Friday.

If you did not have a picture taken on the first picture day, you may prepay orders here: https://orders.vangoghphoto.com/prepay/

Our school code is 20004802.

St. John's Spirit Wear

The St. John's Holiday Sale is live! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home! You'll save 20% off the entire site, including all new designs and product lines! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29954

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

Show your school spirit and help fundraise for our school!

Flying High Night! Pizza Fundraiser

This Saturday, November 18th!



Sign up now for pre-registration pricing!

All St. John's students, ages 5 and up

Saturday, November 18th from 7:30-10:30pm

$18 pricing - Pre-register by Thurs, Nov. 16th

$22 after Nov. 16

Questions? PTO@stjohnslagrange.org

PTO Fun Lunch!

Our next PTO Fun Lunch will be Monday, Dec. 4th, from Little Joe's. Orders are due Tuesday, Nov. 21st. Forms were sent home last week with your student(s).

Come make some ornaments!

Have your child come to make some ornaments for your tree or to give as a gift!

December 7th after school from 2:30-4:00. Cost is $5 per student, and each child will craft at least 3 ornaments. Permission form will be sent home with your child. Permission forms are due Tuesday, Nov. 21st, so please return ASAP. Spots are limited! 

  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!

Pizza Friday needs sweet treat donations! 

Treats are very low. Please consider donating 4 dozen individually wrapped treats for the 7th & 8th grade trip! Sign up or bring treats to the School Office.

Thank you for your support!

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.

For more details or to print an order form, please click the buttons below.

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

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