Principal's Corner
By Donna Laughlin, Principal of Immanuel Lutheran School
- On Tuesday our fourth graders enjoyed a crisp fall day at Hickory Knolls while they learned about Native American life.
- Pastor Erhard and his family joined us for chapel on Wednesday, and he shared a message about Jonah and the Whale and how God’s love is patient even when we disobey Him. Pastor Erhard is from St. John Lutheran Church and School in Chicago, with whom Immanuel is partnered in the Northern Illinois District’s Stirred to Love program. Immanuel and St. John-Chicago were randomly assigned to each other by the NID, but God’s hand was certainly in the process as the two congregations have many connections. Mrs. Suydam taught there for the first five years of her career, Mrs. Bierlein taught there, and Mrs. Faga’s former fifth grade student now teaches seventh grade there. Kari Larsen is close friends with the Erhards, and Dan Nottke’s father attended school at St. John-Chicago when he was a child. We look forward to creating many more connections through our Stirred to Love partnership!
- Student council elections were held in Grades 3-8. The results for class representatives are: G3, Ashleigh Nickel and Nathaniel Lambert; G4, Ally Popp and Mason Anderson; G5, Meadow Hughes and Justin Black; G6, Tessa Lejeck and Gabriel Stein Rodrigues; G7, Cayla Oldenburger and Evan Bloemker; G8, Sarah Jerdee and Sam Carroll
- Many of our students decorated pumpkins for Immanuel’s table at BatFest. Please visit us this Saturday between 10 and 2 PM in the grassy area near the Peg Bond Center.
- Our fall sports teams are having a great end to their seasons. Our JV volleyball team played their last game of the season, throughout which they have shown lots of growth and incredible Christian sportsmanship. The varsity girls volleyball team placed third at the St. Paul Mount Prospect tournament this past Saturday and are heading to the state tournament in Springfield next weekend. Our cross country team participated in their state meet in Bloomington last weekend. Three of our runners are headed to the national meet at Concordia University-Wisconsin this weekend: Cody Rummel, Madeline Cassidy, and Sean Heetland. Sean Heetland won first place and broke the state record by 18 seconds, running two miles in 11:01 minutes. Our fall sport celebration will be next Tue., Oct. 29, at 6 PM.
- There are a couple of important reminders. Please join us tonight for our PTL meeting at 6:30, and please help us get the word out into the community about our High School Info Night on Mon., Oct. 28 at 6:30 PM.
- Lastly, it is certainly hard to believe that we are already at the end of our first quarter! Report cards will be sent home on Nov. 1, and Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Nov. 7 and 8.
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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!
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If You Can Reed This...You Could be a Proofreader!
While mistakes may be proof that we're trying, they can also be trying for our readers. If you are willing to help minimize typos in an Immanuel publication, please contact Lori St.Vincent at
lstvincent@immanuelbatavia.org
. Thanks so much!
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School Picture Retake Day is Tue., Nov. 5
Retake day is for students who were absent on the original picture days or if they would like to retake their picture. Extra photo order envelopes are in the school office, or you may order online at
mylifetouch.com
.
If your student(s) would like a retake, please bring in the original photo package received
.
Please direct questions to
mylifetouch.com
, the picture day ID: EVTKXBGWD, or contact them at 800 736 4753. Contact the school office at
school@immanuelbatavia.org
if your student[s] will have their picture taken on Nov. 5.
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K-8 Conferences Reply Form
Parent-Teacher Conferences for Kindergarten-Grade 8 are scheduled for Nov. 7 and 8. Conference times will be noted on your child's report card on Nov. 1.
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Calling All Veterans—We Need Your Help!
Veteran's Day Recognition Program, Wed., Nov. 13, 8:50 AM
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.
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. Each veteran will be paired 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 willing to make this a very memorable occasion.
Please contact Sharon Dalpini at 630 879 7163, extension 16, or
sdalpini@immanuelbatavia.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.
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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!
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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.
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.
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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.
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Fiesta San Pablo, Nov. 3, 5 PM
Enjoy delicious authentic Mexican cuisine lovingly prepared by our brothers and sisters at San Pablo Lutheran Church in Aurora. At the same time, learn about the Hispanic ministry there and hear testimonials about the lives that are being transformed. Please RSVP by Thu., Oct. 31 to San Pablo at 630 820 3450 or
iglesialuteranasp@gmail.com
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Operation Christmas Child Packing Party, Fri., Nov. 15, 3:30-6 PM, Gym
Immanuel’s Operation Christmas Child Packing Party is just a few weeks away. This year’s event includes magician Scott Piner and a free hot dog dinner, along with packing shoe boxes with gifts and messages that share the love of Jesus with children around the world.
You may have noticed collection bins in various locations in our community, but the following items are still needed: wash cloths, bar soap, coloring books, and matchbox cars. Please place donations in the receptacles in the church and school lobbies. Thank you so much for your support of this important global outreach!
More than 300 people are expected to pack boxes and enjoy other activities. Come join the fun...and bring a friend!
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Save These Dates!
Oct. 25, PTL Parent Info Meeting
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
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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 Oct. 31.
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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
.
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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
.
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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.
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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.
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Immanuel School Committee
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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.
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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
8 AM Traditional worship, S
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. 28
8:45 AM G5 Field Trip, Argonne National Laboratories
9 AM Mon. AM Bible Study, Fellowship Hall
3:15 PM ShopWithScrip® orders due
6:30 PM Basketball Parent Meeting, G
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. 29
9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH
6 PM Fall Sports Celebration, G
WED., OCT. 30
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. 31
Reformation Day
8:50 AM ILS K-8 Chapel, S
6 PM Children’s Choir, MR
6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM Christus Choir, MR
FRI., NOV. 1
Varsity Girls Volleyball State Tournament, Springfield
9:30 AM K-G2 50s Day Celebration, FH
SAT., NOV. 2
Varsity Girls Volleyball State Tournament, Springfield
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
SUN., NOV. 3
8 AM Traditional worship, S
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
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Walcamp Presents: Made Matchless Experience, Nov. 8-10,
This mother-daughter retreat is centered on helping women and their daughters find their Identity in Christ! This event was presented as a one day event at Immanuel last January and it was very well received. If you enjoyed that day...or if you missed it...and would like a chance to experience a full weekend of rich mother-daughter time in Christ, click
here
for complete information.
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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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