St. John's Lutheran School

The Wings Newsletter

Connected to the Vine

John 15:1-5

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Volume 48, Issue 26

4th Grade Eagles in Action

For the 4th grade eagles in action this month, we are collecting items for Ronald McDonald House. Families at the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s need the household basics to ensure they always feel fresh and ready to focus on what matters most – their children. The 4th grade will

be putting together refresh kits to provide families with much-needed essentials to give them care, comfort, and peace of mind.

The products we will be collecting are

● Bottles of liquid laundry detergent

● Container of laundry detergent pods

● Bottle of laundry stain remover

● Package of dryer sheets

● Bottle of fabric softener

● Pump bottle of hand soap

● Box of drawstring garbage bags

Any chapel offering will be used to buy more products.

Thank you for your support,

4th Grade

Important Upcoming Dates

February 22 - 6:30pm - Wax Museum

February 23 - Flying High Pizza Night

February 23- 4:00pm - Varsity Basketball Bonanza for the Birds

February 25 - Jr Choir (5-6th & select 7th) and Handbells participate in 8:00am worship - check your email from Mrs. Stapleton for arrival times

February 27 - 4:00pm - Home Varsity Basketball Game

March 8 - VIP Day

Lenten Midweek Services

Come for dinner at 6:00pm, and stay for the service at 7:00pm. All are welcome to join us!

MIDWEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE

Wednesdays, February 14- March 20

Light Supper 6:00PM

Worship Service 7:00PM

A Wax Museum at St. John’s?

Yes, come visit our Wax Museum on Thursday, February 22 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Take a step back in time when you visit select second floor classrooms at St. John’s to see admirable, ground-breaking people who have contributed something positive to America. You will meet inventors, athletes, presidents, and brave pioneers in their fields presented by 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. 

Save your quarters because a quarter will “activate” our museum characters when you drop the coin in their can, just like an old-fashioned vending machine. The money collected will go to Ronald McDonald House and Phil’s Friends Eagles in Action projects. See you there!

VIP Day is Friday, March 8th!

VIP Day is an exciting morning when we share our wonderful school with a VIP, such as grandparents, aunts or uncles, cousins, or a grown-up friend. VIPs will get to view students' art work, visit classrooms for fun activities, and attend a chapel service with special music including Junior Choir, Echoes of Praise, Handbells, and the Spring Musical!

Invites to share with your special person will be coming soon!

Hello Parents! We are looking for wonderful volunteers to help with the reception for VIP day. We want to make this special for our guests. If you would like to help, please email Jennifer Moy at PTO@stjohnslagrange.org 

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.

So Kids, Sew!

(Open to students in Grades 6, 7, and 8)

When: We will meet from 3:00 - 4:30 

Mondays: Feb. 26, Mar. 4, Mar. 11, Mar. 18

We will be sewing pillowcases for kids in the hospital using fun fabrics picked with them in mind. The pillowcase will be donated to Ryan’s Case for Smiles.

https://caseforsmiles.org/ We are applying to Thrivent Financial for a grant to cover the cost of materials! https://www.thrivent.com/ 

Mrs. Willig, Mrs. Contraveos, and Mrs. Hackelberg will be 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

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:

PTO CALENDAR

February 20 - March 1st - Cards For A Cause PTO Fundraiser - info and order forms are coming home today! 

February 23rd- Flying High Night 7pm-10pm ages 5 and up! 

https://www.flyinghighgym.com/countryside/field-trips/pizza-fundraisers

PTO T-Shirts will be distributed to all kids on Monday, March 4th 

March 9th - Fleetwood Roller Skating Night 430pm-630pm

PTO Fun Lunch!

Our next PTO Fun Lunch will be Monday, March 11 from Little Joe's. Orders are due Tuesday, March 5. Forms will be sent home this week!

Volunteers Needed:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EAFA62DA2FDC07-45951150-ptohot

April 5th - Sock Hop - details to come soon

Register for Flying High Night!

https://www.flyinghighgym.com/countryside/field-trips/pizza-fundraisers

St. John's Spirit Wear

All purchases support our school!

Get the lowest price of the year on long sleeve tees from Bella+Canvas at just $20.99! That's a $12 savings!

Shop Now: 

https://1stplace.sale/29954

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! Are you ready for Valentine's Day? 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:

• February 26th
• March 4th
• March 18th

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