Whether you are new to Sunday School at St. John’s or are returning this fall, we are thrilled that you and your children will be involved in the program. We are confident that each and every student will have a meaningful experience in which they grow in faith and knowledge of the Christian tradition. We’re sure they’ll have plenty of fun, too!

Registration Form for 2011-2012 School Year

Here are some things for you to know as we approach the start of the year:

• Rally Sunday this year will be September 18. As always, we will begin at 9:20 in Luther Hall and conclude with a fun-filled all-parish picnic following the 10:30 service.
• Sunday School begins at 9:20 and ends at 10:15. We ask that parents and guardians be prompt in dropping off and picking up students in order to accommodate everyone’s busy schedule.
• The calendar for the year, which includes important events and dates with no Sunday School, is located online. Please refer to it regularly so you can keep up with what’s going on!
• Age 3 through Grade 5 classes will begin each morning at 9:20 with a brief time of devotions and song in Luther Hall. Students in Grade 6 and up will go directly to their classrooms.
• This year we’re re-vamping the 7-12 class by using the new Re:Form curriculum, which tackles important issues of faith in a way that is meaningful for teenagers. The class meets in the Youth Suite, located above the office area. Come check it out!
• There will be no offering collected during opening devotions on Rally Sunday. Beginning September 27 there will be an offering collected each week during devotions for our younger students; any offerings brought by our older students (Grades 6 and up) will be collected when attendance is taken. Envelopes will be distributed on Rally Sunday during class.
• We will also participate in certain drives throughout the year. These provide an excellent opportunity for our kids to lend their helping hands to others and to learn about the needs of our community and world. These will be announced through flyers and notices in the weekly bulletin
• Flyers for future Sunday School and Christian Education activities will be handed out in class, posted on the Sunday School Desk and printed in the weekly worship bulletin. Please keep your eyes out for these important announcements.
• Should you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about the St. John’s Sunday School program, please do not hesitate to contact Pastor Will Kroeze at 322-0066, ext. 21.

With you and your child’s participation, we look forward to another terrific year of learning, playing and growing together!

Sunday School Calendar 2011-2012
Sept 18, 2011  Rally Sunday - First day of Sunday School, Opening Celebration in Luther Hall
Oct 30, 2011  THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION - Thanksgiving Food Drive begins
Nov 20, 2011  Thanksgiving Food Drive ends
Dec 11, 2011  Santa Lucia Procession at 10:30 liturgy
Dec 24, 2011  CHRISTMAS EVE, Christmas Pageant at 5:00 liturgy
Dec. 25, 2011  CHRISTMAS DAY - No Sunday School
Jan. 1, 2012  Christmas Break - No Sunday School
Jan 8, 2012  Tuna Drive begins
Jan 29, 2012  Tuna Drive ends
Feb 5, 2012  Students create Valentine’s cards for shut-ins
Feb 12, 2012  Breakfast for the Tuna Drive Winners
Feb 19, 2012  February Break - No Sunday School
Feb. 26, 2012  The First Sunday in Lent - Heifer Project begins
Mar. 4, 2012  The Second Sunday in Lent - Bible Sunday
Apr 1, 2012  SUNDAY OF THE PASSION , PALM SUNDAY - Students in procession at 10:30 liturgy, Heifer Project ends
Apr 5, 2012  MAUNDY THURSDAY - 5th Graders Receive First Communion
Apr 8, 2012  THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, EASTER SUNDAY - No Sunday School
April 15, 2012  Spring Break - No Sunday School
May 27, 2012  THE DAY OF PENTECOST - Affirmation of Baptism for 8th graders, Last day of Sunday School
These dates reflect special events. Sundays not mentioned above during the school year are regular classes.