Announcements
PIZZA FRIDAY RETURNS!!!

The first Pizza Friday for this school year is September 21st.
Orders for that date will be
due by 9:00am on Wednesday, September 19.

Please look for the Pizza Friday information and order forms this week in your student’s Take Home folders. Order forms can also be found on the SJL website at stjohnslagrange.org→Parents→Forms, or outside the school office. Pisa Pizza will again be providing the pizza served on Fridays this year. Cookies, brownies and dessert bars will be sold for $0.25 each (limit 2 per child per lunch). Desserts cannot be preordered.

Please join us for our home volleyball matches!  
and please volunteer to help
at the concession stand or score table!

You can sign up to help out with these games
at our concession stand or the score table by clicking:

So Kids, Sew!
St. John’s sewing club is back this year.
We hope you will join us!
Students in the first session will sew Christmas stockings and pillowcases for Operation Support Our Troops and students in grades 6-8 are invited to sign up. We will meet on Mondays from 3:30 – 4:30 starting Sept. 10.  Get a permission slip from Mrs. Starr for more information.  
We are pleased to partner with Smart Lunches this year to provide your child with delicious, reliable and convenient lunch options. Smart Lunches is enjoying a growing reputation for exceptional food and service in school throughout the region. With Smart Lunches, quality, reliability and value is just a click away.
Click https://try.smartlunches.com/st-john-s-lutheran-school to see a short video, download the current menu, and learn how easy it is to get started. There is no obligation or minimum order, and you can opt out at any time.
We will be placing TRIP orders for your shopping needs on these upcoming dates:
·         September 17th
·         September 24th
Have your order in the green order boxes, in either the school office or church narthex by the Sunday prior to the order date to participate.
PTO NEWS

There will be a separate PTO newsletter this year.
Please keep an eye on your email for important messages about after-school programs, social events, and fundraising opportunities!
View last week's newsletter here :
Cossitt Clothing Sale
Cossitt School will hold its bi-annual children’s consignment sale
on Saturday, September 29th, from 8am – 1pm.
SELL! We make it easy to sell your gently used children’s clothing and merchandise – from coats to costumes, cribs and cleats, shoes and more.
You keep 60% of the sale price.
BUY! Find amazing deals on gently used fall items from infant to size 16.
Details for sellers, buyers and volunteers can be found at  www.cossittptc.org/clothingsale
Parent Community Network will host a workshop:
The Truth About Vaping: Think it's no big deal? Think again!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday November 6, at 7pm,
LTHS South Campus Performing Arts Center.
Registration opens soon: www.parentcommunitynetwork.com
Fall Programs at La Grange Park District
Please see fliers attached for more information:

Double J Farms Junior Farmer Program

Fall Classes are enrolling now for children ages 3-6
A pre-school age enrichment program for kids
who love animals and nature!

At Double J Farm, our Junior Farmers learn through  hands-on, nature-based experiences  that address the developmental needs of  children ages 3 to 6  as they explore the plant life and animals at our farm. 
For more information or to register, please visit their website:
La Grange Celtics Soccer Club Fall 2018


Please click on the button below to view flier:
Save the Date

Advent Tea
Saturday, December 1, 2018
10AM-12PM
More details to come! 
Calendar

Week of September 10, 2018

Monday, September 10 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew!
  • 3:30 PM Coed 7/8th Volleyball Practice
  • 4:30 PM 7/8th Girls Volleyball Practice

Tuesday, September 11 Patriot Day
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Handbells
  • 4:00 PM Volleyball Game Away - St. Paul, Brookfield

Wednesday, September 12
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:30 PM Boys 7/8th Volleyball Practice
  • 4:15 PM Girls 7/8th Volleyball Practice
  • 6:00 PM Preschool-Kindergarten Family Potluck

Thursday, September 13
  • 7:25 AM Joy Handbells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Basketball Program

Friday, September 14
  • Varsity Volleyball Trinity Burr Ridge Tournament

Saturday, September 15
  • Varsity Volleyball Trinity Burr Ridge Tournament

Sunday, September 16
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • Varsity Volleyball Trinity Burr Ridge Tournament


Week of September 17, 2018

Monday, September 17 TRIP Orders Due
  • 3:30 PM So Kids, Sew!

Tuesday, September 18
  • 7:25 AM Jubilee Handbells
  • 4:00 PM Volleyball Game HOME - Bensenville

Wednesday, September 19
  • 7:40 AM Prayer Warriors
  • 3:30 PM Coed 7/8th Volleyball Practice
  • 6:00 PM 1st-5th Grades Family Potluck

Thursday, September 20
  • 7:25 AM Joy Handbells
  • 2:30 PM Early Dismissal
  • 2:30 PM Echoes of Praise
  • 2:30 PM Sticky Fingers
  • 2:30 PM Hot Shots Basketball Program

Friday, September 21
  • Varsity Volleyball Game AWAY - Immanuel, Elmhurst

Saturday, September 22

Sunday, September 23





Want to see more calendar information? View the school and church calendar on our website HERE:
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