St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

Volume 48, Issue 04

Parent Night Tomorrow!

Parent Night will be held at 6:00pm in the sanctuary, with classroom visits to follow, Thursday, September 7. Doors will open at 5:30pm so you can peruse PTO offerings in the narthex. I will go over the most important policies and information for parents. I will introduce the new PTO Executive Board to you, and Pastor Mark will introduce you to Angel. At 6:30pm, you will visit your children's classrooms for brief presentations by the teachers about their classroom expectations. There is a lot of important information that you won't want to miss! This evening is adults only. Look forward to seeing you there!

In His service,

Teri Lyn Mannes

3rd Grade Eagles in Action 2023

Our school theme verse this year is “Connected to the vine” John 15:1-5. Eagles in Action service projects will give us all the opportunity to live that verse this year and in training for life as connected followers of Jesus. During this school year, 3rd grade will use chapel offerings we collect in August and September to purchase food and non-food items each month for the LaGrange Area Food Pantry. Snap or Link cards don’t cover items like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, or diapers. So each month, we’ll focus on one non-food item to buy and donate. We also use a portion of the money each month to purchase sale items like cereals, pastas, and canned goods. Thank you for helping us serve in our community, and grow in our faith as disciples of Jesus.

Forgotten Items

If your student forgets a lunch, sleep mat, homework project, etc., and you decide to drop it off, use door A (closest to the church) and leave it on the table just inside the door.

Late Arrivals

K-8th grade late arrivals - use your assigned door A or B

4yo preschool - use door A and escort your student to Mrs. Cappa's room

Don't forget!

Early dismissal at 2:30pm every Thursday

Important Upcoming Dates

September 7: 5:30pm - Parent Night!

September 8: 4:00pm - Home Volleyball Match

September 9: 9:00am - Cross Country meet @ St. John Lombard

September 12: 4:00pm - Cross Country Meet @ Walther Christian Academy

September 15: 3:10pm - Competitive Cheer Parent Meeting

September 15: 4:00pm - Home Volleyball Match

September 15: 7:00pm - Movie Night

September 27: 5:00pm - Dinner & Family Worship - Jr Choir & Children's Choir sing during Family Worship

Extended Care

Billing in Sycamore & Extended Care Handbook

Extended Care will not send billing. You will view billing in your Sycamore account. Currently, payments may only be cash or check (made payable to St. John's School). Please view the details for billing and payment instructions, due dates, and fees and penalties via the button below.

All families must read the Extended Care handbook. You may view it via the button below. If you have any questions, or to sign up or change Extended Care for your student(s), email Ms. Strombom: extcare@stjohnslagrange.org

Registration Forms

Those families still missing any registration forms will be sent additional copies of the missing pages.

Be advised: A number of packets were apparently missing the second page of the Health & Medication form. Page 2 will be coming home with those students.

Also, EACH STUDENT must have their own Health & Medication form on file. If we received only one for a family, siblings will be coming home with this form.

Please fill out any needed forms and return to the school office ASAP!!!

This is the last week to sign up for band lessons at school!

Here’s 6 easy questions:

-          Would you like to help your child be smarter, have a sharper memory, and develop the abstract reasoning skills he or she needs for advanced math and science?

-          Do you want your child to have strong social skills, make friendships, work within a team and lead with confidence?

-          Do you want your child to have less stress and more patience?

-          Do you want to boost her self-esteem, and help him gain a sense of pride and accomplishment?

-          Would you like your son or daughter to have better time management skills and be more creative?

-          Do you want your child to have fun?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, sign your child up for band! 4^th-8^th graders are encouraged to learn a band instrument. Our band program includes weekly private lessons during the school day, partnership with 16 other schools in large group rehearsals and concerts, and the chance to participate in one of the three levels of Walther’s popular Monday Night Band program (optional). A four-week beginner class for new students to try out all of the instruments is starting now; at the end of the class your students may choose an instrument to take lessons on and receive their instrument of choice free of charge for the first year!

You can enroll your student here: https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/walther-christian-academy

If you have any questions regarding our programs, please contact our program director, Ms. Samantha Rose, at samantha_rose@waltheracademy.org

Private Music/Instrument Lessons

Students have the opportunity to take private piano, string instrument (violin, cello), voice, or band instrument lessons here at St. John's. Please read the email that was sent yesterday to learn more and register your student(s)!

After School Programs

The following after school enrichment programs will be starting in October:

Amigos Spanish - Mondays, starting Oct. 23, for K-5th

Smart Start Art - Tuesdays, starting Oct. 17, for K-2nd

Chess Scholars - Wednesdays, starting Oct. 18, for K-8th

S.T.E.A.M. - Thursdays, starting Oct. 12, for K-4th

For more information and enrollment instructions, please click the buttons below:

Bowling Club

Bowling club for K-8th grades will be starting 9/18!

Click the button below for details and registration instructions.

Contact PTO with any questions: PTO@stjohnslagrange.org

Choir Schedules

Wednesday, September 27th is the first date

for both Junior Choir and Children's Choir!

The choirs will be singing together, along with preschool and kindergarten for the family service.

Dinner starts at 5:00pm with the service to follow at 5:45pm.

The Children's Choir is comprised of all 1st-4th graders.

Junior Choir is comprised of all 5th-6th graders, and select 7th-8th graders.

Additionally, there are two extra curricular music ensembles:

Echoes of Praise is an auditioned vocal ensemble, open to 5th-8th graders who are in Junior Choir. Handbells is open to all 5th-8th graders. Information about how to join these groups will be coming home soon.

Full details about choir schedules and our music program is available on our website on the Music page.

Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

Dear Parents,

We have set up our first fundraiser of the year with Double Good Popcorn! If you ordered last year, you know it is EXCELLENT popcorn! It is an easy virtual fundraiser! It is 100% contactless and the product ships directly to our supporters.

We will each create a “Pop Up Store” and sell Double Good ultra premium popcorn! Prices for Signature bags are $9.00 and Curated Collections are $26. The popcorn is delicious and award winning.

Our fundraiser BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18th UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22nd.

Before the fundraiser begins:

 Download the Double Good app (free and easy to use)

 Enter our EVENT CODE HXVGEJ in the app

 Create your own Pop Up Store

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year

St. John's Spirit Wear Shop Back-to-School Sale

Click the image to access the store!

St. John's Ministries

Find more information about exciting ministries and events by accessing the church ministries email via the button below:

Scripture Journaling

and Illustrated Encouragement Cards

Please join the LWML Northern Illinois District Fall Gathering on Sept 29-30 at Trinity Lombard. Learn about - and Start - Scripture Journaling along with participating in Bible Study and workshops led by Virtual Faith Ministry. Attend one or both days for your own personal encouragement - it is open to All.

Link for more information and registration: https://lwmlnid.org/event/fall-gathering/

Shop with Scrip has been rebranded as RaiseRight!

Use the RaiseRight app now! September is here! Time to start shopping for cooler weather clothing to get ready for fall! If you just plan on dining out or treating yourself, 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 for your shopping needs…   

Upcoming order dates:

• September 11th
• September 18th
• September 25th
• October 2nd
• October 30th

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

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