Eagle Info

Fri., Feb. 5, 2021

Principal's Corner

by Donna Laughlin

Although we are in the coldest winter months of the year, we are already busy planning for the start of a new school year in the warm month of August.

Thankfully, Mrs. Kaiser has committed to teach in our middle school through the end of this school year. In the meantime, our call committee is being formed to interview candidates to fill the position in the fall.
A shortage on electronics and appliances during the pandemic put a halt to the rollout of our one-to-one Chromebook program in Grades 5-8. We are checking availability and pricing of Chromebooks so that we can send out more information later this year with the goal of implementation in the fall.
We are in the process of setting up a new student information system through FACTS. This new system will be used instead of Headmaster next year.
Later this month we will be rolling out our new online enrollment and financial aid applications, which will also be done through FACTS.
Our math curriculum committee has begun meeting and is reviewing research and best practices and collecting product samples. The committee will use this information to make decisions about the our math curriculum and the materials that we use to implement that curriculum in the fall.
Our 2021-2022 academic calendar has been finalized and can be viewed here.

One reminder about these bitterly cold winter days: please help ensure that children come to school wearing warm outdoor wear—coats, boots, hats, scarves, and gloves. We want everyone to stay warm and healthy!

Reminders

If you need help with your Gather Smart app, please contact the school office rather than contacting Gather Smart's customer service. Our office staff and Technology Committee will be able to assist you more quickly.
Our next Open Forum is on Feb. 8, 6:30-7 PM. If you have thoughts or ideas to share that would help the future of our school ministry, please email schoolcommittee@ilcsbatavia.org.
If you wish to contact one of our Extended Care workers, Aliyah and Rachel, after 4 PM, please call the school at 630 406 0157 and then press # 29.
Students may learn remotely if they are going to be out several days waiting for COVID test results, quarantining as a positive case or close contact, or if they are a sibling or child of a positive case or close contact. They may also learn remotely if their parents have made arrangements in advance to learn remotely for an extended period of time due to concerns about the risk of infection, if there are household members with health issues, or similar circumstances. Students will not be allowed to learn remotely for mental health days, half-day absences due to appointments, or if they are staying home because they are too ill to learn, or are taking a trip. Teachers need at least a day’s notice prior to a student learning remotely.
Please read our Traffic Safety guidelines carefully and follow these practices to help keep our students and their families safe during drop-off and pick-up times.

Worship This Weekend

8 AM - Immanuel from Home [immanuelbatavia.org/watch]

8 AM - Worship, Gym [register at immanuelbatavia.org/indoor]

9:15 AM - Sunday Forum, Fellowship Hall and via Zoom at bit.ly/3bUhKaK

10:30 AM - Worship, Gym [register at immanuelbatavia.org/indoor]

Family Service Project Idea

Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

Create homemade Valentines for seniors in assisted living, rehab, and long-term care facilities to brighten their day! Bring your creations to Immanuel Lutheran School by Mon., Feb. 8 and place them in the Valentine box in the school entryway. We will deliver them to Batavia City Hall on Feb. 8 and Batavia's United Way will deliver the cards to area seniors.

Registration for 2021-2022 School Year

This is the time of year when we normally mail paper copies of our registration materials for the upcoming school year. We are pleased to announce that this year our enrollment process will be done online through FACTS, a company that specializes in school management systems. FACTS estimates that our online registration system will be ready by mid-February. As we get closer to finalizing our official launch date, we will inform parents of the next steps. Essentially, you will be able to log into the system, review the pre-populated information for accuracy, update anything that needs updating, easily register your children for school next year, upload additional forms, and pay the registration fee online--all from the comfort of your home. Immanuel’s current school families will have a two-week window for priority registration to ensure that their child has a seat prior to admitting new students to the class. So, be on the lookout for more information coming in the next few weeks!

Lou Malnati’s Restaurant Night

Tue., Feb. 23, 4-10 PM, 1048 Commons Dr., Geneva

Enjoy a famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza or Keto crustless option—or any of Lou Malnati’s other delicious dishes at Immanuel’s next Restaurant Night! Please remember that the fundraiser must be mentioned or the flyer shown at time of placing order. Hard copies are available in the school atrium. Mangiare! Did you know that you can order Lou Malnati's gift cards through our Shop with Scrip program? Check out the details below. Our next order date is February 8.

Summer 2021 Registration Open

Walcamp is a year-round Christian ministry in Kingston, Illinois offering camp programs for youth, families, and groups. There is something for everyone: youth camps, day camps, weekend family camping, and programs for persons with special needs. Walcamp is a great place to experience fun camp activities, build new friendships, grow stronger in your faith, and enjoy God's glorious creation! For complete information visit walcamp.org.

Piano and Voice Lessons With Ms. Politowicz

In addition to her duties as ILS music teacher and choir director, Grace Politowicz offers virtual voice and piano lessons. As an educator with a degree in Vocal Performance, Early Childhood Music Education certifications, and 14 years of piano study, she loves to help students to discover the joy of music. Please contact her at gpolitowicz@immanuelbatavia.org.

Helping Others

Feed My Starving Children

Fri., Mar. 19, 9-11 AM

We know how COVID is effecting us in the US; the impact for developing countries is tragic and the need for food is great! To sign up or learn more, email Linda Fass at fasslinda@yahoo.com.

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Tue., Feb. 9, 6-8 PM

In January, 16 Immanuel members rolled up their sleeves and packed 4,557 pounds of food; which will provide for 3,790 meals for our hungry neighbors in Northern Illinois. Sign up to help by contacting Bill Pietsch at bdpeach@me.com.

Worship Anew

Donations of $25 ensure this program runs on BATV for one week. Sign up calling the church office to support this community service.

Supporting Immanuel

Amazon Smile

Make a difference when you shop! Shop for items at smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2683484 to generate donations for Immanuel Lutheran Church and double your gift giving! Thank you for supporting our ministries using AmazonSmile. Track your personal impact throughout the year at your My Impact page.

Box Tops for Education

Our school recently received $79.80 in Box Tops funds for the period Mar.-Nov. 2020.

Here's how it works: buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt, and earn cash for our school! Visit BTFE.com/emailgroceryreceipts to learn how to earn box tops on your online grocery purchases. Thanks you!

Immanuel Church and School Spirit Wear

Whether an Immanuel Eagles fan or a church member who would like to proudly wear our colors, there is something for everyone! Items are either screen printed or embroidered. The link to shop and order is stores.inksoft.com/ilbspirit/shop/home.

Matching Gifts

Immanuel recently received a $923 check from the United Way of Metro Chicago. This unexpected gift was a pleasant surprise. I reminds us that many corporations participate in matching donations to churches and private/parochial schools. To learn more, please contact your company's financial office or Karen in Immanuel's financial office at finance@immanuelbatavia.org.

Scholastic Books

Order reasonably priced books through Scholastic books online to earn free library and classroom books for Immanuel! Visit clubs.scholastic.com/home and be sure to use Immanuel's code: 2KI7W. Book orders are due online on the second Thursday of each month. Questions? Contact the school office at school@immanuelbatavia.org.

ShopWithScrip

ShopWithScrip® allows families to support Immanuel while purchasing items such as gas, groceries, and clothing. Retailers offer a rebate percentage and 55 percent of it goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers (you!) at the end of the school year. Details and sign-up instructions are available at shopwithscrip.com. Use Enrollment Code 96A591B555773.

ShopWithScrip Due Dates are Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 8, 22; Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 17

Supporting Safety

Safety protocols are also being put into place in church settings, including clear acrylic barriers on the pipe organ and piano in the balcony. If you are able and feel led to do so, please help offset these additional costs by clicking here.

Immanuel School Committee

School Committee Provides Open Forum for Parents

These Forums are held on the second Monday of each month, 6:30-7 PM, prior to the regularly scheduled School Committee meeting. Reservations are required. Obtain a hard copy of the reservation form from the school office. An online version is available at https://bit.ly/3lkZiLW. Please send completed forms to schoolcommittee@ilcsbatavia.org.

Immanuel School Committee Members

Chairperson Erin Riddell, or other members Sheryl Dauksha, Nicole Erickson, Larry Fass, Kendall Heetland, and Vickey Rachow.

Important Links

COVID-19 FAQ ilsbatavia.org/covid_faq
Google Classroom help ilsbatavia.org/google_classroom_help
Worship online each Sunday at 8 AM at immanuelbatavia.org/watch
MS chapel Wed., 8:15 AM at Zoom.com, Meeting ID: 721 3247 0187, Passcode: 1zu4eA
K-5 Chapel Wed., 8:50 AM at Zoom.com, Meeting ID: 795 2329 5143, Passcode: 0UfvLk