Eagle Express

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

Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28: No School, Spring Break (No Eagle Express Next Week)

Today we welcome Pastor Charles Degner from St. Paul in Round Lake Park as our guest pastor.

Join us Wednesdays at 3:30pm or 6:30pm. We have supper between our services.

Families - children and adults - are encouraged (all children need to be supervised) to worship together and to join us for the "Lent Supper" that immediately follows the 3:30pm service in our Fellowship Hall.

Note: After-school care will still be in session for those who need it. If E.S.S. is outside you can go to the preschool playground to pick-up. If E.S.S. is inside please come in through the front doors and head downstairs to the Prek4 classroom to pick-up.

St. John Families, please join your Parent Teacher Partnership at the Libertyville Culver's (803 E. Park Ave.) for a FUNdraiser on Thursday, March 20, 5-8 p.m. We will earn a portion of all sales from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Students in preschool - grade 2 have their Entertainment Night at 6 p.m. so make an evening of it and come for dinner before Entertainment Night, or celebrate after with ice cream!

It should be a fun night, and we can't wait to see you! Thank you to all the parents and students who have volunteered to help! This event would not be possible without you.

At a meeting on Monday night, St. John congregation called Mr. Nate Dittrich to serve as our 7th-8th grade teacher. Nate currently teaches grades 6-8 at Immanuel Lutheran School in La Crosse, WI. His wife is a Registered Nurse and currently works with hospice patients. He has three children, ages 15, 13, and 10.

Here is a write-up from Immanuel's school website:

Nate is a native of Phoenix, AZ where he graduated from Arizona Lutheran Academy. He completed his years of educational training at Martin Luther College in 2002. He received his masters in math education from Concordia University in 2020. He has been serving at Immanuel since 2020. In the classroom, Mr. D (as he is known) strives to share the love of Jesus in all subject areas. He tries to provide subject exploration outside of the text when possible. He maintains, applies, and encourages a growth mindset that all students can learn. Whether it's camping, traveling, kids' sports or recitals, he enjoys spending time with his family. He sings with the church choir and helps with school technology. Also, he is the grade school volleyball coach.

If you would like to contact Nate, his email address is n.dittrich@immanuel-lacrosse.org.

Please keep Nate in your prayers as he deliberates his call to St. John. May the Lord lead him to clearly see where he can best serve in the future.

On Tuesday, April 15, we are privileged to welcome Steen Metz, a Holocaust survivor, to speak to our church and school family. He will share his personal story of being imprisoned in a concentration camp and will also answer questions. This is a rare and special opportunity since the number of living survivors grows less and less each year. More information can be found at http://www.steenmetzneverforget.com.

The presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 15, at 3:30 PM in the St. John sanctuary. It will run for about an hour. All school families are invited to attend. Grades 7 & 8 students are invited to attend the presentation under the supervision of Mr. Wintrone. Any other students are welcome to attend with their parents. Younger students can attend ESS for no charge so that parents can attend the presentation. Please fill out this Google Form to let us know if your child will be attending ESS while you attend the presentation.

We hope to see many of you for this special event. Please contact Mr. Wintrone (justin.wintrone@stjohnslib.com) with any questions.

Do you want to be a better public speaker? Do you enjoy getting in front of younger children to tell a story? Maybe the announcers on the radio catch your attention? Perhaps you write your own poetry? Then forensics is the sport for you!

According to the Stanford National Forensic Institute, public speaking helps students develop their critical thinking and speaking skills. Students will learn how to present information clearly and connect with an audience. Self confidence in front of a crowd is a lifelong skill that students will need in many real life situations such as job interviews, school presentations, and college seminars. Our first meeting is Friday, March 21, after school in Mrs. Gast's classroom. The forensics team will be meeting on Fridays until 4:00 during the lent season and then switching to Wednesdays once Lent is over.

Please contact Mrs. Gast if you have any questions, or for more information.

Students in 5th - 8th grade are welcome to join the team and students in 4th grade are welcome to attend practices. Every student participating must have an up-to-date physical or sports physical on file in the office. Please check with Mrs. Schubert if you have questions. Participating students who need a track t-shirt should contact Mrs. Rockwell.

Our next few practices are:

Tuesday, April 1: 3:20 - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 3: 3:20-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8: 3:20-4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 10: 3:20-4:00 p.m.

Help put together centerpieces for Easter morning fellowship - contact Sheryl Linnemann at sheryl359@gmail.com

Join us this Lent season in sharing your faith through an act of kindness.

Care packages are a tangible way to share God's love. Making and distributing Blessing Bags is a family-friendly way to serve and share your faith.

Our older students will assemble the bags and include church information and a thoughtful note. Once all the bags are assembled, they will be available to distribute in your community. Please donate items to the office, no later than April 11. Distribution will begin on April 18. Thank You!

Any financial contributions can be sent to Venmo @Sheryl-Linnemann, cash, or checks made out to Sheryl Linnemann.

Our new 5th and 6th grade teacher starting next year, Celia Tucek, is eagerly looking forward to joining us. Dear in the heart of her and her husband is the question: "Who will take care of our newborn baby starting in August/September?" Also important in their minds is the question: "Where will we move to and live starting in just a few months?" Ideally, a good recommendation for child care would help Celia and her husband know where to look to live. So...

Do you have any recommendations for newborn child care? If so, please call or email the office and let us know. Thank you in advance for whatever help you may be able to offer as we help prepare our new teacher for her time at St. John!

Chapel Offerings so far: $1,627.85

Thursday, March 20: Preschool - Grade 2 Entertainment Night, 6 p.m. / Culver's Night, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, March 21: School Spirit Day with Absolute Science Show (2 p.m.) / First Forensics Practice, after school until 4 p.m.

Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28: No School, Spring Break

Wednesday, March 26: Lent Worship, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., Supper served between services

Monday, March 31: NO Pioneers

Tuesday, April 1: Track Practice, after school until 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2: Lent Worship, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., Supper served between services

Thursday, April 3: Track Practice, after school until 4 p.m.

Friday, April 4: Forensics Practice, after school until 4 p.m.

Monday, April 7: Pioneers after school until 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8: Track Practice, after school until 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9: Lent Worship, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., Students in Grades 3-8 Singing in 3:30 Service, Supper served between services

Thursday, April 10: Track Practice, after school until 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 13: Palm Sunday with all school singing, 9 a.m. / Workship Day, 10:30 a.m. - Earn PPP Hours!

Monday, April 14: Pioneers after school until 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15: Steen Metz Presentation, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16: Forensics Practice, after school until 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 17: Sheriff K9 Presentation, 10:30 a.m. / Track Practice, after school until 4 p.m. / Holy Thursday Worship, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 18: No School, Good Friday Worship, 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 20: Easter Sunday Worship, 9 a.m.

Monday, April 21: No School - Easter Monday

Tuesday, April 22: Track Practice, after school until 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23: Forensics Practice, after school until 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 24: Track Practice, after school until 4 p.m.

Friday, April 25: School Spirit Day

Monday, April 28: Pioneers after school until 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29: Track Practice, after school until 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: Forensics Practice, after school until 4 p.m.

Email: info@stjohnslib.com
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Location: 501 West Park Avenue, Libertyville, IL, USA
Phone: (847)362-4424
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