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Thu., Nov. 15, 2018

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other

up, just as in fact you are doing."

--1 Thessalonians 5:11, ILS theme verse for the 2018 2019 school year

Spirit Wear Orders Due This Saturday!

Available now: order Immanuel spirit wear online! Same great company, same great service, new options! The order window closes Sat., Nov. 17, so get your Christmas orders in early! Orders will arrive before Christmas. Order link is: stores.inksoft.com/ilbspirit/shop/home.

Thanksgiving at Immanuel

Wed., Nov. 21, 7 PM

Thu., Nov. 22, 9:30 AM

Give thanks with a grateful heart at Immanuel this Thanksgiving. Worship services take place Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Join us for grace before your Thanksgiving meal!

Middle School Night

Mon., Nov. 26, 6:30 PM in the middle school wing

All kids in Grades 4-7 are invited to Immanuel's Middle School Night! Stop in for wacky science, a quick lesson on Spanish fruit salad, grammar like you've never seen it before, and more! Flyers were sent home with with students; share it with a neighbor or bring a friend!

Visit all four sections and get your ticket stamped for a chance to be part of the student team that plays the faculty and staff in an awesome game of Gaga Ball!

Christmas Journey

Sun., Dec. 9, 3 PM

Join us for this free family event that explores the nativity. From 3-4 PM take a guided tour of Immanuel's outdoor nativity, make a craft--there are a variety of options for preschool through adult, and enjoy Cookies & Cocoa courtesy of Immanuel's Parent-Teacher League. We end with Immanuel Lutheran School's preschool students sharing their Christmas songs (4:15 PM). Please RSVP here by Sun., Dec. 2 to ensure each preschooler receives a special gift!

Events for Women

Made Matchless

Sat., Jan. 12, 9-3 PM Registration is now open!

The average girl’s self-confidence peaks at age nine. This startling statement is the result of a study on children and self-esteem commissioned by the American Association of University Women and reported in the New York Times. Leah Tatina designed the Made Matchless curriculum as a class to help young girls learn their true value in Christ and she's now offering it as a one-day workshop for moms and daughters. Register at onrealm.org/immanuelbatavia/registrations . Cost is $30 per mother-Grade 1-5 daughter couple and $5 for each additional daughter (G1-5). Registration closes on Thu., Dec. 20, so don't delay! Questions? Contact Kari Larsen, Director of Family Ministry, at klarsen@immanuelbatavia.org .

Women's Retreat: The Five Friends Every Person Needs

Sat., Jan. 19, 9-3 PM Registration is now open!

Author Allie Pleiter leads us through a workshop on friends and what different types of friends bring to life and work. Be inspired to gather your own “Friend Corps” for richer relationships, greater support, growth, and healthy boundaries. Cost is $30 per person and includes continental breakfast and luncheon. Register onrealm.org/immanuelbatavia/registrations. Questions? Contact Linda Fass at fasslinda@yahoo.com .

Needed: Girls' Dresses

The fours preschool class taught by Bobbi Norkus is looking for donations of girls' dresses for use in their dress up box. If you have some you'd like to donate, please bring the to the school office. Thank you!

Headmaster

There have been some issues with changing from first to second quarter in Headmaster. We believe those issues have been resolved, and Headmaster should be working properly again. Please let the school office know if you are still having trouble.

Sick Season Reminders

Be sure to review our policies regarding health and wellness on pages 10 – 11 of Immanuel’s Student and Family Handbook, which can be found online in the parent portal of the school’s website. With cold and flu season upon us, these recommendations from the CDC are important to follow:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands often to protect yourself from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Welcome Mrs. Sosnowski!

We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Sosnowski is Immanuel’s new Special Needs Coordinator! She graduated from Concordia University Chicago, and prior to coming to Immanuel she has been working with special education students at Fearn Elementary in the West Aurora School District 129. She is very familiar with the assessments, interventions, and strategies that we use with our students here at Immanuel, which will help provide a smooth transition for everyone. Please help us give her a warm welcome into our Immanuel community!

Extended Care Billing Reminders

Please keep in mind that children are not to be signed out of After Care until they are actually leaving with their parent or authorized adult. As a reminder, we charge $0.11/minute for extended care fees as follows:

Morning Care

Middle school students: time of arrival – 7:45 AM

Elementary school: time of arrival – 8 AM

Preschool students: time of arrival – 8:35 AM

After Care

All students: 3:15 PM – time of pick-up

Any student picked up after 5:30 PM will be charged $1.00/minute

Restaurant Nights Put the FUN in FUNdraiser!

Mon., Dec. 10, 11 AM-11:30 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings, 820 Commons Dr., Geneva.
Thu., Jan. 10, 5-8 PM at Portillo’s, 531 N. Randall Rd., Batavia.
Tue., Feb 19, 4-8 PM at Noodles & Company, 1310 Commons Dr., Geneva.

Restaurant Night Reminders

Flyers must be mentioned or shown when ordering.
Before you leave, please check your receipt to ensure Immanuel has been given credit for the sale.
Copies of flyers are in the church and school lobbies and at immanuelbatavia.org/flyers.
Online orders are NOT included in earnings on restaurant nights.

Immanuel Bible Studies: You're Invited!

Please note that weekday Bible studies are suspended during Thanksgiving week. To learn more about Bible studies and in-home small groups, contact Pr. Chris at cdavis@immanuelbatavia.org .

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 Truth Project , Tuesday AM Bible Study, Tues. at 9:30 AM, Fellowship Hall

The Armor of God, Women’s Bible Study, Wed. at 9 AM, Fellowship Hall

The Book of James, Thursday PM Bible Study, Thu. at 7 PM, Heritage Room

The Book of James, Men’s Bible Study, Sat. at 8 AM, Fellowship Hall and Panera

Sunday Forum , Topical study, Sun., 9:30-10:30 AM, Library

Shop and Share

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. The next order is due Mon., Nov. 26. Check out this special order form !

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.

>>Click here for complete information, including 2018-2019 dates

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 .

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, Andrea Carroll, Larry Fass, Kendall Heetland, Sarah Murphy, and Erin Riddell.