The Wings Newsletter

Rooted In Christ - Colossians 2:6-7


Wednesday, October. 7, 2026

A Quick Note

It’s hard to believe that we are already a little over a month into the school year! Our preschool and kindergarten classrooms are back in full swing, filled with busy little hands, curious minds, and lots of joyful learning. It has been such a blessing to see our students settling into their routines, growing in confidence, and discovering something new each day. We are so thankful for the wonderful start to our school year and for the families who make our St. John’s school community so special!


Our teachers have been busy creating fun and meaningful learning experiences for their students. From exploring new themes and enjoying hands-on activities to singing songs and making crafts, there has been no shortage of excitement in the classrooms! Be sure to take a look at the highlights below to see what our little learners have been up to this month.


As we look ahead to October, we are excited for more seasonal fun, special classroom activities, and opportunities to learn and grow together. Thank you for sharing your children with us and for being such an important part of our school family. We look forward to all the wonderful memories still to come!


“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” ~Proverbs 22:6

Message From the Teachers

So far, the school year is off to a wonderful start! Preschool has already had so many fun adventures. We made our yearly applesauce, took a walking trip to the park to enjoy morning recess and a snack, welcomed special guests, enjoyed taste tests, and explored through lots of science experiments. We also have our walking field trip to the fire department coming up in just a few weeks.


Hands-on learning is a great way to have the children be a part of what we do in our class and get them motivated to learn more.


This is just the beginning. We still have a full year ahead and plan to make the most of it.

Kindergarten is hard at work learning how to write and read. We are learning with our Superkids character "Oswald" who is teaching us the sound /o/ and how to write the letter O. We are also working on learning how to count and write numbers 0-5! In religion, we are learning about the chapter of Genesis and the events such as the 7 days of creations, Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden. We also had our first walking field trip to Waiola Park and a lemon tasting with Mrs. Willig! It was so much fun playing on a new playground and tasting new flavors with our friends! We can't wait to see what the month of October brings!

Announcements

NO SCHOOL

MONDAY. OCT. 12

Important Upcoming Dates


October 12: NO SCHOOL—Columbus Day

October 19: Fire Station Walking Trip

October 19: TRIP Orders Due 7:45AM

October 26: TRIP Orders Due 7:45AM

October 30: Preschool Pumpkin Party

November 5: Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-7PM)

November 6: No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (9AM-12PM)

November 13: Picture Retakes

SAVE THE DATE!

Help Support Our School

Starts October 19th

Details will be sent home soon—keep watch for more information

We are always looking for new and exciting things to post on Facebook & Instagram. What a wonderful way to promote our school.

If you are ever at an event and take photos that can be posted on our social media pages, you are encouraged to share them with us.

Don't worry, we monitor photos submitted, and if we do not have consent to post pictures of your child, we can take measures to blur out faces or remove the childs image. Names will not be used when posting pictures.



To submit photos, please send them to churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org

Pastor: Mark Stapleton, mstapleton1@comcast.net

Director: Mary Newren, m.newren@stjohnslagrange.org

Kindergarten: Virginia Curtis, g.curtis@stjohnslagrange.org

Preschool: Jennifer Robinson, j.robinson@stjohnslagrange.org

Preschool Aid: Sandra Hollandsworth

Office Administrator: Amy Strombom, churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org

  • Cheryl Haugen
  • Susan Minckley
  • Jennifer Moy
  • Shirley Ruck
  • Liz Willig

TO MAKE A PAYMENT BY ZELLE

You can make payments or donations using Zelle by using the address directpay@stjohnslagrange.org

In the "Optional Message" section, please type what the payment is for.

Scan the QR code to enroll in Zelle Pay

Calendar for 2026-2027 School Year

Tuition Reduction Incentive Program!

Earn money to reduce next year's tuition! And support our school!

Use the RaiseRight app now! Whether you are starting your back-to-school 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.


Upcoming order dates:

  • October 19
  • October 26
  • November 16
  • November 30


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


EXPLORE OUR CHURCH

  • Adult Bible Study meets at 9:25, between services, in the Heritage Room!
  • Wednesday Morning Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings, at 9am, in the Heritage Room.

*Contact the church office for more information

Sunday School will meet in the kindergarten room with Mrs. Demski! All children ages 5-10 are welcome and encouraged to come and learn more about Jesus and His love!

Truth Travelers is for ages 10-14 and meets on Sundays at 9:30 am in the youth room located downstairs in the basement.

St. John's Ministries

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

St. John's Lutheran Church & School

505 S. Park Rd.

708-354-1690

schooloffice@stjohnslagrange.org

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