Renaissance Accelerated Reader Program

Accelerated Reader Program™

AR is a unique reading management system used in Kindergarten through 5th grade that motivates children to read and tracks their achievement. Students select and read books in their reading level and take computerized tests when they finish reading. The program keeps track of all the tests taken and points earned for each participating student. Students are awarded with bronze, silver and gold as they achieve point milestones and are recognized at the end of year awards ceremony.

AR is a unique reading management system used in Kindergarten through 5th grade that motivates children to read and tracks their achievement. Students select and read books in their reading level and take computerized tests when they finish reading. The program keeps track of all the tests taken and points earned for each participating student. Students are awarded with bronze, silver and gold as they achieve point milestones and are recognized at the end of year awards ceremony.
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American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls™

American Heritage Girls is the premier national character development organization for young women that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement. St. John's Lutheran Church and School is a Charter Organization of American Heritage Girls.

American Heritage Girls is the premier national character development organization for young women that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement. St. John's Lutheran Church and School is a Charter Organization of American Heritage Girls.
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Athletics

All students participate in Field Day hosted by St. Paul Lutheran School in Bremen, IN at the end of the school year.

All students participate in Field Day hosted by St. Paul Lutheran School in Bremen, IN at the end of the school year.

Fall Interscholastic Sports

- Girls Volleyball 5th-6th grade- Girls Volleyball 7th-8th grade

Winter Interscholastic Sports

- Boys Basketball 4th-6th grade- Girls Basketball 4th-6th grade- Boys Basketball 7th-8th grade- Girls Basketball 7th-8th grade

Spring Club Sports

- Boys and Girls Floor Hockey grades 6-8- Boys and Girls Badminton grades 6-8

Fall Interscholastic Sports

- Girls Volleyball 5th-6th grade- Girls Volleyball 7th-8th grade

Winter Interscholastic Sports

- Boys Basketball 4th-6th grade- Girls Basketball 4th-6th grade- Boys Basketball 7th-8th grade- Girls Basketball 7th-8th grade

Spring Club Sports

- Boys and Girls Floor Hockey grades 6-8- Boys and Girls Badminton grades 6-8

Weekly Chapel Service

Held each Wednesday from 8:05-8:30 AM in the church sanctuary. Chapel is frequently led by a class. All parents are welcome to attend.

Held each Wednesday from 8:05-8:30 AM in the church sanctuary. Chapel is frequently led by a class. All parents are welcome to attend.
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Field Trips

Field trips are a substantial part of the St. John's curriculum from Pre-School through 8th grade. Regional favorites including the Field & Art Museums in Chicago and the Spicer Lake Swamp Stomp. Every three years, the 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes travel to Washington D.C. at the end of the school year.

Field trips are a substantial part of the St. John's curriculum from Pre-School through 8th grade. Regional favorites including the Field & Art Museums in Chicago and the Spicer Lake Swamp Stomp. Every three years, the 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes travel to Washington D.C. at the end of the school year.
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K-8th Grade Music Performance

All students in Kindergarten through 8th grade participate in Chorus and Music. Students perform at various times throughout the school year.

All students in Kindergarten through 8th grade participate in Chorus and Music. Students perform at various times throughout the school year.
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St. John's N.E.S.T.

St. John's N.E.S.T. (Nurturing Eagles Support Team) is coming together to provide a brighter future for our children. N.E.S.T. has many activities throughout the school year including:  - Fall Mum Sale - Muffins with Mom & Donuts with Dad - Christmas Craft - Teacher Appreciation Lunch

St. John's N.E.S.T. (Nurturing Eagles Support Team) is coming together to provide a brighter future for our children. N.E.S.T. has many activities throughout the school year including:  - Fall Mum Sale - Muffins with Mom & Donuts with Dad - Christmas Craft - Teacher Appreciation Lunch
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