Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Mission - St. John's Lutheran School believes that all we do is based on Christian values, assisting the whole child to become prepared academically, socially and physically for a successful, God-fearing life.

Keep up to date with all that is going at St. John's school by reading the Braves Bulletin. It is usually updated and published weekly.

For more information or to enroll your child contact St. John’s school office (847-658-9311) or via email at stjohns@covad.net.

LOVE never fails

I Col 13:8

When asked why I love St. Johns Lutheran School

Mrs. Gates Fourth Graders answered.

on Wednesday we go to church and praise God and are thankful for what we have

the teachers and caring and nice

we learn a lot

we learn about God

There are lots of nice people here

the principal is funny

the teachers look for you and they help you

I meet new friends every year

I love field day, parties, and other fun activities

the teachers are the best

sometimes 4^th grade doesnt have spelling on Wednesday

the whole school is small but just right for me

all my friends are so nice and help me

AND

we are Christians and we love God

In this the month of St. Valentines Day we remember Gods love to us, a love which never fails.

As we provide a “future filled with hope” through academics and spirituality to those very special gifts from God, the children.

St. John’s Lutheran Church & School Preschool Registration for the 2008/2009 Preschool Year is now open to the community.

St. John’s preschool program curriculum, developed by an experienced staff, includes a focus on faith, academics, problem solving, literacy skills, science, creative experiences, small & large motor development, play time and lots of love. All are welcome! (Membership at St. John’s Church is not a requirement).

* Note that class size is limited and is available on a first-come, first serve basis.

St. John’s is located at 300 Jefferson Street in Downtown Algonquin (just 1 block west of Route 31)

For more information or to register, contact St. John’s School Office at 847-658-9311 or email stjohns@covad.net.

St. John’s Lutheran School in Downtown Algonquin is accepting Kindergarten through Eighth Grade “Day School” Registration for the 2008/2009 school year.

St. John’s Day School offers an All Day Kindergarten Program and First through Eighth Grade classes.

St. John’s School Program offers core subjects as well as computer technology, art, music, band, choir, foreign language and physical education. The program is complemented by after school extracurricular programs including art classes, chess club, foreign language classes, scouting programs, sports programs including: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading and Track and Field.

In addition, Algonquin’s St. John’s Lutheran School test results are in and …. 98% of St. John’s Lutheran School students to have scored Above Average or higher on the Stanford Achievement Tests!

St. John’s has limited class sizes; if a specific grade is full, names are being accepted for a waiting list. Enrollment is open to the community and is not limited to church members.

School is once again in session and we are off to a great start! Principal Ralph Peterson and Kindergarten teacher Anna Stapleton were installed at the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, August 24. Teachers prayed for each of their students by name. We are pleased to have Mrs. Wendy Oliver as teacher and Mrs. Laurnell Krueger as teacher’s aide in both three-year-old and four-year-old preschool classes. This year we are offering full-day four-year-old preschool on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. We wish to thank Mrs. Kathy Kalck for her years of service as our four-year-old preschool teacher and wish her God’s blessings. We again welcome our new Physical Education teacher, Miss Kari Bentley. May God bless all our students, faculty and staff

Manna will be selling gift cards all through the summer months, so you can earn money toward your school tuition or favorite church fund. During the summer months, the Manna Program places orders every other week. The schedule is as follows: August 4, August 18, and then back on our weekly schedule beginning September 2. Someone will be available on Sundays after church (10 a.m.) for pick up or drop off of orders. Orders may also be dropped off at the church office throughout the week, until Friday, for the following Monday order. Special arrangements may also be made. As always, any Manna questions may be directed to your Manna Program coordinators at St. John’s: Anna Noble at 847-343-7268 or Donna Petersdorff at 847-658-5649.