Wed., Apr. 11, 2018
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity."
--1 Timothy 4:12, ILS theme verse for the 2017 2018 school year
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Read the Latest
Discover Magazine
Here!
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This is the Summer Preview issue, filled with information and links to Summer Sport Camps, Summer Enrichment classes, VBS info, and lots more. Check it out and register for
Summer Fun at Immanuel today!
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Third Quarter Honor Roll and High Honor Roll
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HIGH HONOR ROLL
Grade 6
Collin Bittner
Rose Davis
Sean Heetland
Sarah Jerdee
Andrew Meisner
MacKenzie Murphy
Colleen Siemann
Aidan Toner
Grade 7
Eli Davis
Chloe Nelson
Grade 8
Alexis Abel
Jack Carroll
Caroline Hager
Ashley Heetland
Keri Krivograd
Francesca Polizzotto
Isabella Polizzotto
Jacqueline Schroeder
Madison Van
Kelly Wenzel
Natalie Zagorski
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HONOR ROLL
Grade 6
Sam Carroll
Olivia Groetken
Kayleigh McLane
Alexis Morales
Erik Olsen
Karinna Popp
Matthew Priester
Brooke Rummel
Grade 7
Martin Meiers
Evan Roin
Peyton Rummel
Caroline Schroeder
Ryan Tinnes
Kaitlin Young
Grade 8
Cameron Gruel
Ellen Mendoza
Katharine Meyers
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The last Spirit Day of this school year is Mon., May 7.
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September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
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Grade 8
Grade 3
Grade 8
Grade 3
Grade 3
Grade 4
No Spirit Day - LSW
Grade 4
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FRI., APR. 13, 11:30 AM
Preschool Splash gives prospective preschoolers and their parents a chance to get to know Immanuel's talented preschool staff, explore preschool classrooms, and interact in the preschool setting. Children will listen to a story, make a craft, and meet other children their age. Parents can talk with the principal and preschool teaching staff and learn how Immanuel can meet their child's needs and exceed their expectations.
RSVP here
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Please share this info with family, friends, and neighbors by sharing the Preschool Splash event found on Immanuel's
Facebook page
!
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SUN., APR. 15, 1-2 PM
Immanuel’s Kindergarten Preview gives prospective Kindergarten students and their parents a chance to meet the teacher, check out the stimulating classroom, and participate in a sampling of Kindergarten classroom activities. The theme of this year’s Preview is “Pete the Cat.” Come to Kindergarten Preview and see if ILS isn’t the purrfect fit for your future Kindergartener!
RSVP here
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Please share this info with family, friends, and neighbors by sharing the Preschool Splash event found on Immanuel's
Facebook page
!
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Immanuel Presents Disney's The Lion King, Jr.!
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Fri., Apr. 20 at 6:30 PM
Sun., Apr. 22 at 2 PM
Tickets are $2 each and are available in the school office and
here.
to help us decorate the lobby for the performance!
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NOW THROUGH APR. 20
The ILS PTL Read-A-Thon fundraiser brings students together with family and friends to encourage reading and build literacy skills. The main focus of the Read-A-Thon is for everyone to know Immanuel is committed to improving reading skills. The Read-A-Thon promises to be a fun, exciting journey for all participants as they begin a personal reading adventure that challenges each reader to complete ten reading sessions in two weeks--keep reading! Complete details available
here.
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SAT., APR. 28, 6:30 PM
$5 EACH OR $20 PER FAMILY PAYABLE AT THE DOOR
FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Bring a little boogie-woogie to Disco Night and win great prizes! Dress up if you wish, or come as you are. More information to come!
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MAY 2 AND 3 CLASS PERIODS
Immanuel's preschool students will be participating in a Preschool Pentathlon and will compete in a variety of preschool-appropriate activities such as relay races, obstacle courses, and a scavenger hunt. Questions or would like to help? Contact Danielle Carstens, Martha Voelkner, or Sara Myatt--fellow preschool moms--or contact the
school office.
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IGLESIA SAN PABLO LUTHERAN CHURCH, AURORA
SAT., MAY 5, 10-12:30 PM, AT ENGSTROM PARK IN BATAVIA
Enjoy free tacos (first 400 people!), play in the bounce houses and at the slime table, take a whack at the
piñata
s and learn their Christian history, and enjoy performances by Hector David on the violin and street magician Joshua Talbot-Bowe! Volunteers are needed--contact
Megan Popp
to learn how to help. Also needed: donations of cases of water.
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Called Teaching Position Available Fall 2018
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Immanuel is accepting resumes and LEIF forms for a full-time Called teacher beginning August 2018. Minimum requirements are a BA in Education and state certification, but applicants who meet the guidelines for a Call will receive priority consideration. A Call Committee is being formed and more complete information will be shared as it becomes available. Please send documents at your earliest convenience to:
Donna Laughlin, Principal
Immanuel Lutheran School
T 630 406 0157 F 630 879 7614
dlaughlin@immanuelbatavia.org
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is an equal employment opportunity employer; however, because we are a church body, we retain the right to give preference in hiring to persons who are members in good standing of a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregation.
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Non-Public School Scholarship Applications
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Application Process Continues
a scholarship (K-8) under the Illinois Invest In Kids Act!
Please remember that families who plan to apply for ILS Need-Based Tuition Assistance
must
apply for an Invest in Kids Scholarship
first
.
More Than 43,000 Students
are in the process of applying for tax credit scholarships
through Empower Illinois!
To meet this demand, Empower Illinois is continuing its fundraising efforts.
Tax credits are still available for donors!
Learn more about the process
here
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ILS K-8 Tuition Assistance
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If a family does not qualify for a tax credit scholarship through Empower Illinois, they may then apply for tuition assistance from Immanuel through Smart Aid. The cost of the application, which is completed online, is $35 per family.
The deadline for Smart Aid applications is Tue., May 1.
Further details about the application process are included in
this flyer
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Shop--And Share the News!
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Shop With Scrip
Help ILCS raise additional funds while earning family cash back: Shop With Scrip! Earn 2.5 percent on Amazon, 4 percent when paying off Kohl’s cards, 8 percent at the movies, 14 percent at GAP or Old Navy, 5 percent at Woodmans, 2.5 percent at Walmart, and 4 percent at Jewel! Start today using the code 96A591B555773. Visit
immanuelbatavia.org/page/helping.
Last
order dates are coming up: checks are due Mons., Apr. 23, 30, and May 7!
Order forms are available in the church and school lobbies. Questions? Please contact
Megan Watson
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Click here
to benefit Immanuel when shopping at smile.amazon.com!
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SUN., APR. 29, 8-NOON
In consideration of Jesus’ blood shed for all mankind, please consider participating in the next ILCS Quarterly Blood Drive. Each donation can save three lives. Heartland Blood Centers Blood Mobile will be onsite and sweet treats to get that blood sugar back up will be available at the Sunday School Bake Sale being held that same day to benefit Feed My Starving Children!
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Study Oppportunities for Everyone
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Sunday Studies, 9:30-10:30 AM
During the Week
Experiencing God, Youth Room, Mon., 7 PM
Theology on Tap, Batavia Crosstown Pub, second and fourth Mon., 7 PM
Early Risers Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, Wed., 6:30 AM, 002
Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, Wed., 9 AM, 002
Thu. PM Bible Study, Heritage Room, Thu., 6:30 PM
Experiencing God, Youth Room, Thu., 7 PM
Men’s Bible Study, Heritage Room /
Panera
, Sat., 8 AM, 002 /
Panera
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Visit
scholastic.com/bookclubs
and use the ILS Class Activation Code GMXY4. May flyers will be sent home next week and are due May 3 to ensure orders are received before the end of the school year.
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Immanuel School Committee
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Please reach out to the School Committee via the school office anytime with suggestions for improving Immanuel Lutheran School.
- Judy Luetkens (chairperson)
- Larry Fass
- Kendall Heetland
- Erin Riddell
- Sarah Murphy
- Andrea Carroll
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Apr. 12 Scholastic book orders due
Apr. 26 G4/5 Field Trip
Springfield
Apr. 28 Disco Night
(aka PTL Sock Hop) 6:30 PM
Apr. 29 Quarterly Blood Drive
8-noon, Heartland Blood Mobile,
SIGN UP HERE!
Apr. 30 Spring sport photos
May 2-3 Preschool Pentathlon
during class time
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
A joint celebration with San Pablo-Aurora, 10-12:30 PM, Engstrom Park, Batavia. Free tacos!
May 7 Last Spirit Day!
May 7 Immanuel Night at Portillo's Batavia
May 12 Confirmation Service
5:30 PM
May 14-15 G7/8 Class Trip
Dearborn, Michigan (students are due to return by noon on May 16
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Field Day and Closing Worship
ILS was informed by the Batavia Park District that Big Woods Park will be unavailable for the last day of school due to renovations. Field Day and closing worship will be held at West Main Park instead.
Here is the link
for the West Main Park location.
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Batavia Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast
Sat., Apr. 14, 7:30-11:30 AM
Eastside Community Center
All You Can Eat - Adults $7, Children 3-12 $3, Under 3 FREE
Free Vision Screening Available On Site!
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Jun. 16
Jun. 25-29
Jul. 9-13
Jul. 9-13
Jul. 30-Aug. 1
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Nature by the Numbers
Club Invention
Best Games Ever--Your Own!
The Forces are With You
Nature's Power Lab
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G4-6 NEW!
G1-6
G5-8
G1-4
G5-8
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UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS
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UTDOOR FAMILY FAIR,
JUN. 10, 2018, 1-4 PM
This FREE family event will help you explore the outdoor world at Fermilab through hands-on exploration with nature. Visit the bison herd, net for pond critters, see how raptors see and so much more. Supported in part by
Fermilab Friends for Science Education
, our affiliated not-for-profit organization.
GET TO KNOW THE LEDERMAN SCIENCE CENTER
Explore Fermilab science from a kid's point of view! Bring the family for a guided tour of Lederman Science Center exhibits on the first Saturday of each month, 10 AM to noon. No registration is required.
FERMILAB SCIENCE ADVENTURES FACEBOOK GROUP
Facebook members: go to
Fermilab Science Adventures
and click "+ Join Group" on the top right. As a member, read and post questions and comments to the other members of this group and have online chats with other members.
SPREAD THE WORD
To be added to the e-mail notification list,
contact
sdahl@fnal.gov
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CONTACT PROGRAM STAFF
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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
School
630 406 0157
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