• Our cross country team did very well at the national meet at Concordia University Wisconsin. Nine Lutheran schools from nine states participated. Madeline Cassidy placed 60^th overall out of 181 girls, which was 28^th place in her division. Cody Rummel placed 116^th overall out of 218 boys, which was 40^th for his division; Sean Heetland placed 4^th overall and 4^th in his division. We are so proud of our Eagle runners!
• Immanuel’s booth at BatFest this past Saturday was a busy place. We had children lined up the entire time we were there. Many thanks to those who donated candy and treats to give away.
• Our High School Information Night on Monday was a huge success. We had more people than ever attending, and there were even seven families not associated with Immanuel who joined us.
• Our Fall Sports Banquet was this past Tuesday. The Christian Character Award is given to a boy and girl from each varsity team. Recipients were: Madeline Cassidy (cross country), Cody Rummel (cross country), and Brooke Rummel (girls volleyball). Parents commented to me that night that they are proud of their children’s accomplishments, but they are most proud of their Christian conduct. I couldn’t agree more!!
• We celebrated Reformation Day this week with a special chapel service on Thursday, October 31^st. Students in grades 3 – 8 sang A Mighty Fortress is Our God in both German and English, and we learned about how God provides for us even in our darkest hour.
• The students collected chapel offerings totaling $130.73 in October for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. This weekend is Immanuel’s food pantry weekend, in which our congregation collects nonperishable goods for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Items are collected in the grocery cart by the church for those who wish to donate.
• The kindergarteners, 1^st graders, and 2^nd graders celebrated the 50^th day of school. In addition to 50s-themed learning activities in the classroom, students and teachers alike dressed up in poodle skirts, rolled jeans, and white t-shirts. They treated all of our classes to a parade. Then they joined guests from our congregation for a sock hop and activities such as hopscotch and leapfrog. The festivities ended with root beer floats in the fellowship hall.
• Our varsity girls volleyball team is competing at the state volleyball tournament in Springfield this weekend. The entire school lined the hallway to cheer on our Lady Eagles as they walked out of the building at the end of the day on Thursday to give them a proper sendoff and wish them God’s blessings.

1. Spirit Day is Mon., Nov. 4. Wear blue and white or school spirit wear!
2. Due to Parent-Teachers conferences, K-8 students will dismiss at 11:30 AM on Thu., Nov. 7, and no school on Fri., Nov. 8. 
3. NOTE: Preschool and Enrichment classes will be in session on those days.

• Families will be notified of school closings due to weather conditions or other emergencies via text, email, Facebook, and Twitter.
• To ensure text notification, make sure you have created a parent profile here and have entered your cell phone number, cell phone carrier name, and that receipt of text messages is enabled on the checklist just above the Save Member Information button.
• Information may also be broadcast over local radio and television stations.
• Information is available on Immanuel’s website, immanuelbatavia.org, and through the Emergency Closing Center at emergencyclosingcenter.com.
• School weather closings generally follow Batavia District 101.
• Preschool sessions canceled for emergency or weather will not be rescheduled.