St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Volume 48, Issue 34

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/

Yearbook Orders are Due Tomorrow!

Use the link via the button below to place your yearbook order today!

We congratulate the following students for earning Accelerated Reader Certificates:

Ready 4: Brayden Dorgan, Jacobi Ssenyonjo

Rising 3: Makenna Roon

Super 4: Berna Daly

Advanced 3: Jacob Kovel, Paige Orech

Advanced 4: Emily Bochenek

Advanced 5: Sara Braun, Avery Johnson, George Sherby

Star 4: Augustus Dimoff, Winona Martin

Keep up the good work!

Plant Sale Volunteers Needed

May 10-11

The Annual St. John’s Plant Sale is coming up on May 10^th. We need adult volunteers on the day of the sale. We use the 8^th Graders on Friday as helpers, but we also need adults. You could help in many ways:

·        Unload the trucks beginning at 6:00am.

·        Help sort pre-orders before the sale from 8:15 to about 9:30am.

·        Serve as a cashier any time after 9:30am for an hour or two.

·        Help inside the church directing students to take plants to customers’ cars in hour or two shifts after 10:00am.

·        Help bring in unsold plants on Friday evening about 4:30pm.

·        Help on Saturday, May 11^th from 8:00am until the preorders and majority of the plants are gone.

If you are willing to volunteer your time to help during the Plant Sale, please use the button below to access the signup genius. Any questions, please email: t.mannes@stjohnslagrange.org. Many hands make light work, and we have lots of fun.

Thanks in advance for your help!

So Kids, Sew! (Open to students in Grades 6, 7, and 8)

For our final session this school year, we will be sewing neck coolers for our troops stationed in hot climates. We were specifically asked to make these and we are happy to serve the troops who serve our country!

When: We will meet from 3:00 - 4:30 

Mondays: May 6, 13, 20

Cost: Free 

If you are interested - please sign up right away so we know how many supplies to purchase. If you wait until the last day, we cannot guarantee you a spot.

Mrs. Willig, Mrs. Contraveos, and Mrs. Hackelberg, are the adult leaders. Forms are available from your homeroom teacher (grades 6-8) and must be turned in to the office to reserve your place (limit 6). 

Contact Mrs Hackelberg with any questions: h.hackelberg@stjohnslagrange.org

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!

Spring Recital

Recital forms are being sent home with those students we know are currently taking private music lessons. If your student is currently taking private music lessons and did not receive a form, please print the form via the button below or request a copy from Mrs. Tapia.

If you have any questions, email Mrs. Tapia: al.tapia@stjohnslagrange.org

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

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:

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 2 order dates for physical cards!

Upcoming order dates:

• 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