St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Volume 48, Issue 32

8th Grade Eagles in Action Project

The 8th graders will be collecting the April chapel offering for Feed My Starving Children. They will have a field trip to pack meals which will be sent to children in need. Learn more by visiting this link: https://www.fmsc.org/

Important Upcoming Dates

April 19 - 6:30pm - Variety Show

May 10-11 - Plant Sale

We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 3: Edgar Roberson

Independent 2: Daleyza Diaz

Independent 3: Ainsley Wilson

Independent 4: Lucca Guevara

Super 4: Lilly Gregory

Super 5: Lilly Gregory

Advanced 1: Violet Anisi, Nathan Flores, Gideon Gbenimacho, Nolan Riggins

Advanced 2: Jacob Kovel, Paige Orech, Alivia Thomas

Advanced 3: Sara Braun, Gunnar Garbarz, Laila Perez, Joy Ssenyonjo

Advanced 4: Sara Braun

Advanced 5: Jeremy Trapp

Star 3: Augustus Dimoff

Star 4: Ember Wilson

Keep up the good work!

Nominations for 2024-25 PTO Treasurer and Secretary are now open!

The PTO Executive Board has open positions for Secretary and Treasurer. The nomination period is open until May 3rd. All parents of current students are members of the PTO and may run for office. You can nominate yourself or another parent that you believe will be a good fit for the PTO board.

The School Board will appoint a Secretary and Treasurer during the May 14th meeting for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. All candidates will be notified by the end of May.

The PTO Executive Board are responsible for providing the framework within which the PTO operates, which includes: working with the school principal in determining and managing the schedule of PTO events, developing and overseeing the PTO budget (including disbursement of PTO funds), planning PTO Meetings (scheduling, agenda and minutes) and oversight of event committees.

The Executive Board needs the support of all parents during the year. There will be meetings throughout the year for all PTO members. If you cannot commit to an officer position, please be sure to attend meetings and sign up for events that fit your schedule.

If you are interested in running for office, have questions, suggestions or comments, please email Teri Lyn Mannes (t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org) or Karen Ciango (education@stjohnslagrange.org).

Please consider using your talents and time to support our school in one of these important positions.

St. John’s Lutheran School needs your leadership, fresh ideas, vision and energy!

Sock Hop Raffle Winners

Game Night Basket - Jori Ssenyonjo

Outdoor Water Fun - Michaela Knafl

$20 Chipotle Gift Card - Gavin Johnson

2 American Girl Doll Outfits - Ainsley Wilson

Game Night for You & 2 Friends - Jacob Kovel

Discovery & Fun STEM Kits - Jacobi Ssenyonjo

Movie Basket - Candy & $25 Fandango Gift Card - Ember Wilson

Lunch Out w/ Mrs. Wykert & a Friend - Nathan Flores

Karaoke Machine - Emeline Hurtado

Homemade Cookies - Dean Daly

$20 Starbucks Gift Card & Insulated Cup - Lisbeth Perez

Lunch Ordered to School for You & a Friend - Joey Garbarz

Root Beer Float Party for Your Class - Isaac Zeman

Trip to Andy's w/ Mrs. Mannes for You & a Friend - Winona Martin

QR Code for Donations



Looking for an easy way to contribute to the Mission of St. John's Lutheran Church and School? Use this QR Code to be able to give a one-time or recurring donation to the fund of your choice, by credit/debit card, or checking account. 

Calendar for 2024-25 School Year

Tax Season Information

You can access your Tuition Paid Report in your TADS account by going to reports in the billing accounts page and selecting tax year 2023. https://mytads.com/

St. John's Tax ID # is: 36-2317628.

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:

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:

ATTENTION ALL ST. JOHN’S MEMBERS:

Housing Needed!!

On Sunday, April 21, we will be hosting a St. John Gospel Light Chorus from Plymouth, Wisconsin to sing in both our 8am and 10:45 am services. The groups of about 18 6-8 grade students will need housing for Saturday evening, April 20. Specifically, they are requesting 8 hosts to accommodate 2 students (all girls, with one set being 2 boys), and one female chaperone per group. They plan to arrive at St. John’s at 7:00-7:30 pm to meet their host. The director is requesting them to be back at church by 7:30 AM on Sunday morning to prepare for the 8 am service. No meal preparation will be involved for the hosts.

If you can help out by hosting one of these groups, your service would be greatly appreciated. 

Please contact Chris Kirchenberg: ckirchenberg73@gmail.com or

Judy Hirt: jgh_@sbcglobal.net if you could be available to help out. 

Thank you!

Use the RaiseRight app now! Whether you are starting your Spring shopping, or updating your wardrobe for the 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.

Last 4 order dates for physical cards!

Upcoming order dates:

• April 22nd
• May 6th
• May 20th

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