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St. John Lutheran School exists to nurture children in faith and intellect, equipping them for Christian lives of service.

"Be kind and compassionate to one another,

forgiving each other, just as God in Christ has forgiven us."

Ephesians 4:32

Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal (11:30 a.m.)

Please note that there is no after school E.S.S. on Friday.

Monday, December 23 - January 5: No School - Christmas Break

The faculty and staff at St. John wish all of our families a safe and blessed Christmas!

For the safety of our students and families, please be sure to always drive slowly and carefully as you enter and exit our parking lot. With children walking to and from cars, extra alertness and carefulness are extremely important. Also, always be sure to pull into a parking space as you drop off and pick up your child. It is very difficult for other drivers to see around vehicles that are “parked” in the driving lanes. We appreciate your continued help as we strive to make our parking lot a safe place for everyone!

Thank you so much to all of the families in 3rd-8th grade who contributed toward the shower gift for our soon-to-be-arriving baby girl. We are blessed by your kindness and generosity!

- Justin & Monica Wintrone

Please remember to keep Mr. Wintrone and his family in your prayers as he deliberates the divine call that he has received to teach next year at Peace Lutheran School in Sun Prairie, WI. He is being asked to be the homeroom teacher for 7th grade and serve in a departmentalized setting while also serving as the school’s technology director. Please feel free to contact him and share your insights as to where he can best serve. May the Lord guide his thought process and lead him to clearly see where he can best use his talents to serve his Savior.

We had requested a mid-year graduate from Martin Luther College (MLC), our synod’s training college for future pastors and teachers, to come and serve as a teacher in our 5th-6th grade classroom. There were fourteen mid-year requests from schools throughout our synod and only four available graduates. Three of those graduates were limited to serving in the Minnesota area, and the final person was trained as a high school Spanish teacher, so we were not assigned anyone at this time.

Although we are disappointed by that news, we are very thankful that Mr. Kopcynski and Mrs. Johnson have agreed to continue team-teaching in the classroom for the rest of this school year. We appreciate the wonderful job they are doing! Having them provide continuity for the remainder of the school year is a great blessing. Be sure to thank them if you get the chance.

St. John will now evaluate options as we seek the best path for calling a new teacher who can begin serving us in the fall. The Lord knows what is best, and He will guide and direct things according to His will. We trust him as we plan and then patiently wait to see what He is preparing for us. As we plan and wait, feel free to contact Mr. Retzlaff with any questions or concerns that you may have. Lord, not our will, but your will be done!

Our fall fundraiser is officially closed, and the results were AMAZING! We raised $5,608!! Parents, thank you for helping your children make this such a hugely successful fundraiser.

The highest earning class was Mrs. Lofsness' and the second highest was Mr. Wintrone's. Together these two classes raised nearly half our total. Great job!

Congratulations and thank you to all who participated. As a reminder, due to the success of this fundraiser, we will not hold a second PTP fundraiser in the spring.

The teachers and PTP have decided to hold an all-school pizza lunch in celebration of the spectacular success of this fundraiser. The date for the pizza lunch is set for tomorrow. Please prepare for snacks/lunch as appropriate for your student(s).

Contact Sarah Lofsness, sarah.lofsness@stjohnslib.com, if you can help

• Assist with Daddy Daughter Dance (February 23, 2025) - various roles: planning, decorating, prep work, clean-up, photography, help during event

• Lofsness "honey-do" list - a bunch of little projects around school that may need a little muscle and knowledge of how to use a drill

Please join us for Advent Wednesday Worship in December. Worship services are at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. with supper served between services. Our theme this year is:

Come, Lord Jesus!

Be Our Guest

Let Your Gifts to Us Be Blessed!

Special Christmas postcards went home with each student last week. Feel free to share them with your friends or families. If you do not have a church home or you are unable to attend your church's Christmas services, you are more than welcome to attend St. John!

Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service, 5 p.m.

Christmas Day: Worship, 9 a.m.

New Year’s Eve: NYE Worship, 5 p.m.

Join us at our monthly meeting as we plan ahead and enlist volunteers for upcoming events. All meetings are the second Tuesday of the month from 3:30-4:30 in Mr. Wintrone's room. Attendance counts towards volunteer hours and child care is provided.

Next Meeting Dates: 1/14

Upcoming Events: February Book Fair and Daddy Daughter Dance

Chapel Offerings so far: $825.65

Friday, December 20: Early Dismissal (11:30 a.m.)

Monday, December 23 - January 5: No School - Christmas Break

Tuesday, December 24: Christmas Eve Worship, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day Worship, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, December 31: New Year's Eve Worship, 5 p.m.

Game Night, 6 p.m.

Monday, January 6: Classes Resume

Wednesday, January 8: Basketball Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Thursday, January 9: Basketball Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

St. John Book Club - The Page Turners, 6 p.m. Fremont Library

Friday, January 10: B-boys Basketball Game at St. John's Burlington, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, January 14: PTP Meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15: Basketball Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Thursday, January 16: B-Team Basketball Tournament at Trinity, Caledonia

Friday, January 17: Basketball Games at Concordia, Racine, starting at 5 p.m.

Saturday, January 18: B-Teams Basketball Tournament at Trinity, Caledonia

Monday, January 20: No School, MLK Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 22: Basketball Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Thursday, January 23: Basketball Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Friday, January 24: Basketball Games at KLA, Kenosha, starting at 5 p.m.

Sunday, January 26: Lutheran School Sunday with all students singing in 9 a.m. worship

Wednesday, January 29: Basketball Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Thursday, January 30: Basketball Practice, 3:30-5 p.m.

Email: info@stjohnslib.com
Website: stjohnslib.com
Location: 501 West Park Avenue, Libertyville, IL, USA
Phone: (847)362-4424
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjohnslib/