Over the past couple of days there have been several discussions about social media and online safety, especially in light of recent news reports about the MoMo Challenge, in which children are reportedly being urged to perform a series of dangerous tasks, including violent attacks and suicide, in order to avoid a curse. Fortnight, PewDiePie videos, and overall online supervision also have raised concerns.
Protect Young Eyes
can be a valuable resource for parents, and this article has some relevant recommendations about online safety
here
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Here's what's been happening at Immanuel Lutheran School!
- This week was Lutheran Schools Week, and we have had so much fun celebrating! Check out Immanuel's social media to see pictures of our various spirit days, preschool visiting days, chapel services, servant events, pancake breakfast, VIP luncheon, and spring musical preparations.
- The beginner orchestra gave our preschoolers a little concert this week. Immanuel will be hosting an orchestra festival this Saturday morning.
- Tickets are still available for Immanuel's production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Jr.--either online at ilsbatavia.seatyourself.biz, at the school office, and at the door prior to performances.
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Willy Wonka, Jr. Starts Friday!
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by Jeannie Anderson
In anticipation of Immanual Lutheran School’s third annual spring musical, Rogers Brackmann, 88, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church who currently lives at the Holmstead in Batavia, contacted the church to share his special connection to Roald Dahl, the author of both the book and screenplay
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
, and Mr. Wonka himself, Gene Wilder. Brackmann, it turns out, was involved in the production of original motion picture
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
, directed by Mel Stuart in 1971.
Willy Wonka, Jr.
will be presented at Immanual will run Mar. 8, 9, and 10. Tickets for the performance are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and kids under 5 years of age are free. The performances are at 6:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday the performance is at 2:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at
ilsbatavia.seatyourself.biz.
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Sat., Mar. 9, 8-11:45 AM
Immanuel Orchestra students, led by our school orchestra teacher and Immanuel Church member Char Bogda, are participating in the Seventh Annual Immanuel Orchestra Festival. Our students will perform solos and the Chamber and Flock Orchestras will work with clinician Rebecca Rudy, Immanuel Church member and orchestra teacher in the Naperville school district, for a wonderful morning of music-making. You are encouraged to stop by and begin your day with music!
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Student Ministries Director Installed
Mar. 10 at 9:30 AM
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Sun., Mar. 10, 9:30 AM
Matt has already been on the job since Feb. 1, working on redeveloping Immanuel’s Student Ministry program following previous student ministry director Kari Larson’s transition to Family Ministry. Matt joined the teens and parent volunteers on their most recent service trip to Phil’s Friends Hope Center in Roselle, Illinois. We look forward to working more with Matt!
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Discovering Immanuel Begins Sunday
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Sun., Mar. 10, 3-4:30 PM
Discovering Immanuel guides participants through considering membership in the Immanuel community to active and intentional participation. The class also includes information necessary to become an active and engaged participant and is essential to understand for those interested in membership.
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Parenting Class: Love & Logic
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TUE., MAR. 12, 8:45 AM OR WED., MAR. 16, 6:30 PM
This month’s parenting class is an introduction to this positive parenting and teaching philosophy that has been used for 40 years to build healthy relationships with children. This session will be led by Immanuel’s Director of Family Ministry, Kari Larsen.
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ILS Participates in IMSA Math Competition
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ILS students, Grades 5-8, have been gearing up for the Junior High Math Competition held annually at the Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora. They have been preparing for this competition by meeting each week after school to hone their skills for questions like,
What is the value of (798
2
- 543
2
) + (122
2
- 25)?
This question was posted as a sample question on the IMSA website and comes from the seventh grade individual competition in 2014. We pray God’s richest blessings on their efforts!
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Tue., Mar. 19, 6-7 PM
Tour our facility and take the opportunity to talk with our experienced, caring staff. Children in attendance will participate in special activities related to the children’s book,
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
. Contact Megan Popp, Director, Community Connections, 630 406 0157 or
mpopp@immanuelbatavia.org.
Share on social your media!
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Bible Studies - You're Invited!
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- The Gospel of Mark, Monday AM Bible Study, Mons. at 9 AM; Monday PM Bible Study, Mons. at 7 PM; and Early Risers Bible Study, Weds. at 6:30 AM
- The Gospel Project, Tuesday AM Bible Study, Tues. at 9:30 AM, Fellowship Hall
- A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David, Women’s Bible Study, Wed. at 9 AM, Fellowship Hall
- The Holy Spirit, Thursday PM Bible Study, Thu. at 7 PM, Heritage Room
- The Large Catechism, Men’s Bible Study, Sat. at 8 AM, Fellowship Hall/Panera
To learn more about Bible studies and in-home small groups,
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Restaurant Nights Put the FUN in FUNdraiser!
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- Thu., Mar. 14, Culver's 411 S. Lincolnway St., North Aurora. NO FLYER NEEDED for this Restaurant Night!
- Apr. 22-26, Nothing Bundt Cakes 1086 Commons Dr., Geneva. Be sure to bring this flyer with you!
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ShopWithScrip
®
for 2018 2019
Raise money for ILCS and save money on everyday purchases! Shop with Scrip allows families to do both while purchasing items such as gas, groceries, and clothing. Retailers offer a rebate percentage; 55 percent of this rebate goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers at the end of the school year. Email
Mike Riddell
with questions.
Next order due date is Mon., Feb. 11.
Visit
shopwithscrip.com
to see a list of retailers and use the enrollment code 96A591B555773 to sign up. Signing up for PrestoPay allows purchasers to receive gift cards immediately and with no need to write and drop off a check.
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Did you know your purchases can make a difference? AmazonSmile donates to Immanuel Lutheran Church and School when you do your holiday shopping at
smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2683484
.
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Mission and Ministry Council
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The governing board
of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is the Mission and Ministry Council, comprised of four officers and seven at-large members. the 2018 2019 members are: Dan Nottke, Chairperson; Mark Macauley, Vice Chairperson; Bo
b Goetz, Treasurer; Elvin Harms, Secret
ary; John Barry, Keith Bartelmey, Bob Dannenberg, Amy Lewis, Kristen Siebert, and Michael Riddell.
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Fri., Mar. 1
Fri., Mar. 8
Sat., Mar. 9
Sun., Mar. 10
Tue., Mar. 19
Mar. 25-29
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No School, Teacher Institute Day
ILSA State Cheerleading Competition
,
6 M at Concordia-Chicago,
live stream
here
Willy Wonka, Jr.,
6:30 PM in the gym
Seventh Annual Orchestra Festival,
Fellowship Hall
Willy Wonka, Jr.,
6:30 PM in the gym
Willy Wonka, Jr.,
2:30 PM in the gym
Preschool Open House,
6-7 PM
No School - Spring Break
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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 grow together.
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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