Principal's Corner
by Donna Laughlin
The health and safety of everyone in our church and school community is a top priority at Immanuel. While we have been very focused on following our COVID-19 safety protocols, we have also been reviewing our procedures for what to do in case of a fire, tornado, or intruder. This is something we do every year. To help maintain social distancing during our tornado and intruder drills, we held class discussions about various scenarios. Fire drills have been actual evacuation drills with the teachers and students staying socially distanced from each other. Our last fire drill was observed by Batavia’s Fire Marshal, Deputy Chief John Kessler, who complimented our students on a job well done. Way to go!
No Thanksgiving Feast. Due to COVID, for the first time in 24 years Immanuel will not be hosting a Thanksgiving Feast. Instead, our students will be writing special letters to the seniors in our congregation.
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COVID Updates
In alignment with some recent updates to CDC and IDPH guidelines, a couple of changes have been made to our COVID-19 protocols. Those who test positive for COVID-19 must quarantine for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms, while close contacts must quarantine for 14 days from the last day of contact with the positive case. Also, the timeframe for being fever-free and symptom-free before being able to return to school after any length of quarantine is 24 hours [changed from 72 hours]. Immanuel’s COVID-19 protocols can be found here and our FAQs can be found here.
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Family Time With Jesus
Throughout November, spend time together as a family with Jesus! This five-part video series provides Bible stories, activities, and crafts, designed especially for children Kindergarten to Grade 5 and their families. Please visit immanuelbatavia.org/family_time for complete information and links to an introductory video and each week’s program. Questions? contact Kari Larsen [klarsen@immanuelbatavia.org] or
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Stirred to Love Food Drive
Stirred to Love is a program in which an urban Lutheran school and a suburban Lutheran school partner together to share experiences and build relationships with one another. Immanuel’s partner school is St. John-Montrose in Chicago.
We began this partnership last year and were able to participate in a couple of chapel visits and a food drive during Lutheran Schools Week. Unfortunately, we had to cancel several plans due to COVID-19.
We’ve put on our thinking caps and have some great ideas for the current school year. To start, St. John-Montrose has asked Immanuel-Batavia to join them in a food drive for the new food bank at Concordia University-Chicago. Collection dates are Nov 11-Dec. 16. There are bins in the foyer between the double doors of the school entrance. Each grade level at St. John and Immanuel are collecting a specific food item. Please consider donating according to what your child’s class is collecting:
PK 3 and 4 - Ramen Noodles
K – Peanut Butter
First Grade – Crackers (Saltines, Cheez-Its, Ritz, etc…)
Second Grade – Spaghetti
Third Grade – Spaghetti Sauce
Fourth Grade – Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
Fifth Grade – Soups
Sixth Grade – Breakfast Bars (Nutri-Grain, Cliff Bars, etc…)
Seventh Grade – Cereal
Eighth Grade – Snack Items
We will also be doing a Christmas ornament exchange in which our Immanuel students will make a Christmas ornament to decorate a tree at St. John and their students are making ornaments to decorate our treeat Immanuel. Other projects are in the works, so be sure to check the Eagle Info for updates.
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Restaurant Day Fundraisers are Back!
Mon., Nov. 16, 4-8 PM, Chipotle, 2902 Kirk Rd., Ste. 100, Aurora
Immanuel has the potential to earn 33 percent of our supporters' sales--but we need $150 in total sales in order to receive a check! Bring this flyer [print or digital] to present when you order in person, or mention you're supporting Immanuel. You may also order online and pickup meals using the online order Code PJXK4HZ on the Chipotle app or at chipotle.com. Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup during your fundraiser’s scheduled date, time, and assigned restaurant. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.
Mon., Dec. 1, 4-8 PM, Noodles & Co., 2365 N. Farnsworth Av., Aurora [near the outlet mall]
Noodles & Co. is celebration National Day of Giving by helping Immanuel earn 50 percent on all orders placed online or in person using the code GIVING50. Use the Noodles Rewards App, noodles.com/order, or visit in person and mention Immanuel when placing your order. Flyers are available in the church lobby.
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Christmas Tree Lane
Once again, our students made ornaments to decorate a tree for the Batavia Park District’s Christmas Tree Lane. Each year the community votes for one of the trees to receive the People's Choice Award; voting will be open to the public Nov. 20–Dec. 21 on the Batavia Park District Facebook page.
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School Children’s Christmas Worship Service
Each year our school children lead a special Christmas worship service. This year, we will be recording the service ahead of time and broadcasting it on our YouTube channel on Christmas morning. Our hope is that families will worship together while enjoying other family traditions on Christmas morning. Each class will be separately recording their part of the service at various times throughout the day on Dec. 14. We ask that children come to school dressed nicely that day, much like they would for school pictures [no sweat pants, shorts, or t-shirts with words or graphics].
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Immanuel 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.
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Student Ministry Mission Trip Fundraiser
Order online until Dec. 1
Immanuel’s Student Ministry is raising funds to attend this summer’s Workcamp mission trip to the Lakota Sioux Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. To help defray expenses for the trip, they are selling evergreen trees, wreaths, and centerpieces. Orders can be placed before and after outdoor services in October or online at giftitforward.com and entering fundraising code Immanuil003. [Please Note: the fundraising code spelling is correct. This is the way our account is set up.] Questions? Please contact Matt Cassidy, Student Ministry Director, at 630 879 7163 or mcassidy@immanuelbatavia.org.
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Feed My Starving Children
Fri., Nov. 20, 9-11 AM, Fri., Nov. 20, 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 learn more or sign up, please email Linda Fass at fasslinda@yahoo.com.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Tue., Dec. 8, 6-8 PM
Team Immanuel packed 384 holiday meal boxes on their Nov. 10 monthly shift. This represents 3,994 pounds of food, which will provide 3,328 meals for our hungry neighbors in Northern Illinois.
Interested in helping feed hungry neighbors in Northern Illinois? Contact Bill Pietsch at bdpeach@me.com for complete information.
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Worship Anew
[Formerly Worship for Shut-Ins]
Donations of $25 ensure this program runs on BATV for one week. Sign up calling the church office to support this community service.
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Scholastic Books
Orders Due: Thu., Dec. 10
Order reasonably priced books through Scholastic books online 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.
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ShopWithScrip
Support Immanuel and save money on everyday purchases! ShopWithScrip® allows families to do both 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 at the end of the school year. A list of retailers and and sign-up instructions are available at shopwithscrip.com or click the Get Started Post-It. Use the Enrollment Code 96A591B555773.
Signing up for PrestoPay allows purchasers to receive gift cards immediately and with no need to write and drop off a check. ShopWithScrip Dates: Nov. 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14; Jan. 11, 25; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 8, 22; Apr. 12, 26; May 10, 17
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Giving With Amazon Smile
Make a difference this Christmas. Shop for gifts 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.
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The Center for Gifted
Since 1983, The Center for Gifted has offered enrichment programs year round for PK-G12 students. Our, in-person 2020-2021 weekend programs in Elmhurst and Glenview are for K-G10 from Nov. through May. The grade levels served at our programs vary per program category and locations. Please check out our summer program as well!
Classes include Slippery Science, Historic Games of Strategy, Microbiology, Invention Lab, and more! We are also offering "Remote Learning with Personal Enrichment". We will supervise students while they join their remote classes and ensure assignments are completed. We can
offer assistance with homework if needed. We offer extended care 3-6 PM for a fee. Applicants need not be tested or identified as gifted, just bright, motivated, and hungry for new challenges!
Expert teachers are available at our all our locations. All COVID requirements followed, masks required, hand sanitizer, and 10 students per class. Please see our website to register and for class information, locations and details at thecenterforgifted.org. We are a Northern Illinois University partner. We look forward to a fun, inspiring, and educating winter and spring with your children!
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School Committee Provides Open Forum for Parents
Each month prior to their regularly scheduled meeting, the Immanuel School Committee will host an Open Forum to give parents an opportunity to become involved in our school by sharing their ideas. These Forums will be held on the second Monday of each month from 6:30-7 PM. A form must be submitted in advance to Erin Riddell, School Committee chairperson, to reserve your spot. Hard copies of the reservation form are available in the school office. These can be completed and the information emailed to schoolcommittee@ilcsbatavia.org. An online reservation form is also available at https://bit.ly/3lkZiLW.
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Immanuel School Committee Members
Chairperson Erin Riddell, or other members Sheryl Dauksha, Andrea Carroll, Larry Fass, and Kendall Heetland.
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Sun., Nov. 15
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel, Youth Room
Mon., Nov. 16
6:30 PM - GriefShare Online
6:30 PM - Immanuel Lifestyle 2, Multi Purpose Room
6:30 PM - Middle School Night at Immanuel, Youth Room
7 PM - Boy Scout Troop 12, Fellowship Hall
Tue., Nov. 17
9 AM - Tue. AM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM - Youth Praise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7 PM - Student Ministry Leader Study, Ministry House
7 PM - Tue. PM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Wed., Nov. 18
9 AM - Wed. Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Thu., Nov. 19
9 AM - Mindfulness, Multi Purpose Room
6:30 PM - Thu. PM Bible Study, Multi Purpose Room
Fri., Nov. 20
6:30 PM - Fri. PM Bible Study, Multi Purpose Room
Sat., Nov. 21
8 AM - Sat. Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
Sun., Nov. 22
6:30 PM - High School Night at Immanuel, Youth Room
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The Word of God is at the foundation of all we do.
We welcome and equip people to follow Christ and live authentic faith.
We are a family that demonstrates our faith in Christ
by the way we love, support, and teach one another.
Developing Today’s Disciples
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Church 630 879 7163, 8-4 PM
School 630 406 0157, 8-4 PM
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