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Fri., Oct. 18, 2019

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Principal's Corner

By Donna Laughlin, Principal of Immanuel Lutheran School

· The totals are coming in from our PTL Walkathon fundraiser. So far we have raised over $7,000. Many thanks to those who donated in support of school ministry at Immanuel!

· Our teachers and I were blessed to attend the Lutheran Education Association Convocation in St. Louis, Missouri. We attended a variety of sessions on social/emotional learning, the effects of social media on children, science, math, technology, language arts, mentoring, and faith development.

· Our Elective Day in Grades 5-8 was a huge success. We very much appreciate all of the volunteers from our church and school community who gave generously of their time and talents to teach our students skills that are not necessarily covered in the day-to-day learning that takes place in our school. Our students learned wood lathe turning, sewing, cooking, glass etching, survival swimming, golfing, fishing, photography, ukulele playing, terrarium making, Google skills, astronomy, improv, calligraphy, and jewelry making with beads and essential oils. A heartfelt thank you to the many people who helped make this day possible!

· Our cross country and varsity girls volleyball teams both qualified for state competitions. Our cross country team’s state meet is in Bloomington this weekend, and our varsity girls’ volleyball state competition is in Springfield Nov. 1-3. We pray that they will be safe in their travels, that they will do their best in competition, and that they will represent Christ in all that they do. Go Eagles!

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

It's Pastor Appreciation Month, and Immanuel is blessed to have at least a dozen pastors in our church and school community for whom our students will be making cards and goodie bags to show their love and appreciation. If you would like to donate items for the goodie bags, please send them with your student(s) to the school office by Oct. 31. Types of items to consider donating are coffee gift cards, snack packages, pens, small note pads, and the like. These donations will be collected and put together with handmade cards, and then our students will present them to the pastors. Thank you!

School Picture Retake Day is Tue., Nov. 5

Retake day is for students were absent on the original picture days or if they would like to retake the picture. Extra photo order envelopes are in the school office, or you may order online and mylifetouch.com .

If your student(s) would like a retake, please bring in the original photo package received . Should you have any questions about your student(s) photos, please direct them to mylifetouch.com , the picture day ID: EVTKXBGWD, or contact them at 800 736 4753. Please email the school office [ school@immanuelbatavia.org ] if your student(s) will have their picture taken on Nov. 5.

K-8 Conferences Reply Form

Parent-Teacher Conferences for Kindergarten-Grade 8 are scheduled for Nov. 7 and 8. A note should have gone home today with more specific information. Please read carefully and have your student return the sheet to his or her teacher by Wed., Oct. 23.

Hey There Pumpkin!

We are looking for donations of at least nine pumpkins [hopefully more!] for our students to decorate for Immanuel's BatFest booth. Sixth graders will decorate these in class on Wed., Oct. 23, so pumpkins are needed by that morning or earlier in the week. Other classes are invited to decorate or carve pumpkins as well--so more pumpkin donations equals more decorating fun for our students! In addition, if anyone is interested in donating carved pumpkins for us in non-scary, more-Christian-themes that we can add to our booth, those donations would be appreciated by Fri., Oct. 25. Thank you!

Student Council Elections

Students in grades 3 - 8 are invited to participate in Immanuel's Student Council. Those interested in running for class representative will need to prepare a speech to be given in class during the week of October 21; each class will elect one girl representative and one boy representative. Representatives from grade 8 may run for student body president, and any representatives in grades 5 - 8 may run for vice president, treasurer, public relations/historian, or secretary. Those speeches and elections will be held after chapel on October 30. Student Council meetings are held on the first Friday of each month from 11:45 - 12:15.

Calling All Veterans—We Need Your Help!

Veteran's Day Recognition Program, Wed., Nov. 13, 8:50 AM

Are you a military veteran? Do you know a veteran who lives in the area who should be recognized for his or her service?

We cordially invite veterans who are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and any veterans related to our students or parishioners (grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, or siblings) to participate in our Veteran’s Day Recognition Program on Wed., Nov. 13 at 8:50 AM.

Many veterans of past conflicts are passing away, and with them goes much wisdom from which our students can gain. To help our students understand the covenant our service members from all military branches enter when taking their oath of office, we are introducing a Living History component to the program this year.

We want to pair each veteran with an eighth grade student who will conduct a short interview over the next two weeks and then introduce their new veteran friend at the program. We desire contact information on any eligible veteran (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine, Navy, or any of the Reserve or National Guard components for any of these branches) willing to make this event a very memorable occasion for all who attend.

Please contact Sharon Dalpini at 630 879 7163, extension 16, or sdalpini@iimmanuelbatavia.org as soon as possible, but no later than 9 AM on Thu., Oct. 31, with your name, contact number, and/or email address so our students can meet you via an interview and tell a bit about your story of serving our country.

Thanks in advance for helping us give our Veterans the rightful recognition they deserve and our students an education about the service, sacrifice, and commitment others have made and continue to make for them to live and learn in our blessed country.

Updated Box Tops for Education Info

The Box Tops for Education program is changing the way we can earn cash for our school! Over the summer, participating brands have begun to change their packaging from the traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label. Going forward, instead of clipping from packages and checking expiration dates, all Box Tops will be earned digitally by scanning your receipt. The Box Tops for Education team has worked hard to build a NEW-and-improved, user-friendly Box Tops mobile app, available now. The new app features state-of-the-art technology that allows you to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings online.

If you still have traditional Box Tops clips at home, make sure to send them to school. We will still earn cash for all clipped Box Tops until they expire. Better yet, you can "double dip" during the packaging transition by clipping traditional Box Tops AND scanning your store receipt containing participating products.

Thanks for helping our school get what it needs!

Immanuel Events

Quarterly Blood Drive, Sun., Oct. 20, 8-noon

Thanks to generous blood donors--and the Versiti Blood Center’s innovative research--Adelaide Yost is living a normal, healthy life. Adelaide has von Willebrand disease. At age five, she had multiple spontaneous bleeds and received blood transfusions that helped save her life. “We were fortunate blood was available to treat our daughter. Now, we can look forward to her future,” says Adelaide’s mom, Katie. To help Adelaide and others in need of life saving transfusions, consider making a blood donation at Immanuel's Quarterly Blood Drive on Sun., Oct. 20, 8-noon. Sign up for a time slot on the clipboard in the church lobby or here .

Literacy Night, Tue., Oct. 22, 6:30-7:30 PM

Designed for children preschool age through Grade 2

Literacy Night includes games, crafts, and other entertaining and educational activities that are designed to encourage your child to read. Please mark your calendar and attend this fun family event and boost your child's interest in developing this fundamental skill. Bring a friend or neighbor along--everyone is welcome!

High School Info Night, Mon., Oct. 28, 6:30-8 PM

On Mon., Oct. 28, from 6:30-8 PM, Immanuel Lutheran School in Batavia is sponsoring a High School Info Night for middle school students and their parents. This event is designed to help families in the Fox Valley and surrounding communities learn more about their options when it comes time for high school.

Much like a college fair, area high schools will share information, provide literature, and answer questions for interested students—all in one place. It is ideal for families currently enrolled in private and public middle schools, and is open to all. From admissions to financial assistance to the school culture, representatives will be on-hand to provide guidance so students can prepare for and thrive in high school.

Representatives from six local private high schools are confirmed: Aurora Central Catholic High School, Aurora Christian High School, Marmion Academy, Rosary High School, St. Francis High School, and Wheaton Academy. Representatives from Batavia High School, Geneva High School, and West Aurora High School are unable to attend, but parents of current students at these schools will be available at Info Night to help walk families through the process of getting connected with those schools.

For those looking for entrance essay writing tips, there be a display focused on crafting attention-getting essays and other ways to get noticed by the preferred high school.

Introducing students to the high school representatives who may play an important role in admissions can help them differentiate themselves and make genuine connections.

Families should enter Immanuel through Door 3 on the north side of the building. Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is located at 950 Hart Rd., Batavia, one block south of the intersection of Hart Rd. and Pine St. on Batavia’s southeast side. Contact Immanuel Lutheran School at 630 406 0157 or school@immanuelbatavia.org with questions.

Fall Sports Celebration Date changed to Tue., Oct. 29, 6 PM

The fall sports celebration was initially slated for Nov. 5, but has been rescheduled. Please make a note of this date change.

Save These Dates!

Oct. 20, Quarterly Blood Drive

Oct. 22, Literacy Night

Oct. 25, PTL Parent Info Meeting, Topic: Social Media

Oct. 26, Immanuel at Batavia's BatFest Celebration

Oct. 28, High School Info Night

Oct. 29, Fall Sports Celebration

Nov. 7, Parenting Class: Who's the Boss?, Session 1

Nov. 14, Parenting Class: Who's the Boss?, Session 2

Nov. 15, Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

Nov. 19, Lou Malnati's Restaurant Night

Nov. 23, PTL Paint Night

Your Help is Needed

Request for Candy Donations

Immanuel is hosting a booth at Batavia’s annual BatFest Celebration and we’re asking for donations of candy to share with the children who visit us for games and pumpkin decorating. Please bring donations to the church or school lobby.

Request for Goodie Bag Donations

Immanuel's students are making cards and goodie bags for Pastor Appreciation Month. Donations for goodie bags can be given at the school office anytime before October 31.

Lunchroom Helpers

Give the teachers a break! We are looking for a few volunteers on Tuesdays during the school year to monitor the lunch room. Responsibilities include monitoring the lunchroom, helping students, if needed, and ensuring trash disposal. Please sign up here: signup.com/login/entry/205105308048 .

AmazonSmile

Did you know your purchases can make a difference? AmazonSmile donates to Immanuel Lutheran Church and School when you shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2683484 .

Scholastic Book Orders

When ordering Scholastic books online, please be sure to use Immanuel's code: 2KI7W. Books orders are due online every second Thursday of each month.

ShopWithScrip

Our next Shop with Scrip orders are due Mon., Oct 28 . This is a great program that allows you to shop while earning money for Immanuel--and for your family! Orders are placed online and can be paid through a designated bank account or--new this year--credit card! Please click here or contact our coordinator, Mike Riddell, at riddm1230@gmail.com , for more information.

Immanuel School Committee

Please reach out to the School Committee via the school office or through the School Comments group in the Parent Login section at ilsbatavia.org anytime with suggestions for improving Immanuel Lutheran School: Chairperson Judy Luetkens, Sheryl Dauksha, Andrea Carroll, Larry Fass, Kendall Heetland, Sarah Murphy, and Erin Riddell.

Calendars

Live Calendars

2019 2020 Academic Calendar

Fri., Oct. 18

9:30 AM Feed My Starving Children Packing Event, FMSC Aurora warehouse

2:30 PM Fall Pep Rally, G

4 PM Lazarus House Meal Prep, GK

4:30 PM Varsity Volleyball Tournament, St. Paul-Mt. Prospect

Sat., Oct. 19

8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR

5:30 PM Traditional worship, S

Sun., Oct. 20

8 AM Traditional worship, S

8 AM Blood Drive

9:30 AM Education Hour

9:30 AM Traditional worship, S

11 AM Contemporary worship, S

3 PM Discovering Immanuel, HR

4:30 PM Adult Volleyball, G

6:30 PM High School Night, YR

Mon., Oct. 21

8:50 AM Preschool Chapel, S

9 AM Mon. AM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall

12:45 PM Preschool Chapel, S

4:30 PM Volleyball Tournament, Trinity-Roselle

6:30 PM GriefShare, 114

7 PM Relational Skills in the Bible Study, 255

7 PM Troop 12, FH

7 PM Mon. PM Bible Study, L

Tue., Oct. 22

8:50 AM Preschool Chapel, S

9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH

1:30 PM Ministry Directors meeting, HR

4:30 PM Volleyball Tournament, Trinity-Roselle

6:30 PM Literacy Night

7 PM Personnel Committee meeting, HR

Wed., Oct. 23

8:50 AM ILS K-8 Chapel, S

9 AM Women’s Bible Study, FH

3:30 PM Yearbook Club, 250

3:30 PM Wed. PM Bible Study, Lobby

6:30 PM Confirmation, S

6:30 PM First Communion Class, 250

Thu., Oct. 24

11:15 AM Ballet Stories, YR

6 PM Children’s Choir, MR

6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR

7 PM Christus Choir, MR

Fri., Oct. 25

5:30 PM PTL Board meeting, HR

6:30 PM PTL Parent Info Night, HR

Sat., Oct. 26

8 AM Men’s Bible Study, Panera

8:30 AM Volleyball Tournament, Trinity-Roselle

9 AM Cross Country National Meet, Concordia-Wisconsin

5:30 PM Traditional worship, S

Sun., Oct. 27