Principals Corner
By Donna Laughlin, Principal
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Our guest speaker at the Sep. 27 PTL Parent Info Meeting was Vladimir, a recipient of an Operation Christmas Child shoe box when he was a child. He shared how his family was faithful in trusting God during some very difficult times and touching stories about what a blessing OCC was to his family.
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Our JV volleyball team [boys and girls from Grades 4-7] hosted their annual tournament on Sep. 28. It was a blessing to have our players leading prayer before games and see them huddle and encourage each other during the games. Our Eagles won second place, Bethany-Naperville first, Trinity-Roselle third, and St. Peter-Schaumburg fourth. Two students from Trinity played for St. Peter because that team didn't have enough players. When thanked, one of the players responded that we are Christians and that is the natural thing to do, and that he likes being kind and caring. Praise God our athletes play in an environment that nurtures skills, character, and faith.
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Our preschoolers made apple crisp this week. The smell wafting through the halls was delightful!
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Sep. chapel offerings collected for Walcamp Outdoor Ministries [$199.27] will be used for scholarships for students who otherwise might not be able to attend outdoor education at Walcamp. Many thanks to Executive Director Bill Indelli for joining us for chapel during September!
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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.
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Spirit Day is Mon., Oct. 7!
Wear your Immanuel spirit wear or blue.
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You Asked, We Listened!
A donation link has been set up to make donating for the ILS Walk-A-Thon easier for Family and friends near and far! To be sure you have time to use the link, we have extended the collection due date until Mon., Oct. 14!
Indicate Student's Name and Class
Remember that prizes are being awarded: Students that raise $200 or more win a T-shirt and gym bag; Students raising $100 or more win a t-shirt; The student that raises the most money wins a $50 visa gift card. One winner will be named from students preschool-Grade 5 and one winner from students in Grades 6-8! Finally, the class that raises the highest percentage wins a class Pizza Party, courtesy of PTL! All funds raised through the Walk-A-Thon go directly to Immanuel Lutheran School.
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Important Safety Information
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Traffic Safety Reminders
We are concerned about the safety of your children, and for that reason we need everyone's help in making sure our traffic rules are being followed. Parents are given this information at the beginning of each school year, but we are finding that the other family members and friends authorized for drop-off and pick-up are not aware of these rules. Please help us share these important safety reminders:
- The car line is one lane only, and there should be no passing.
- The posted speed limit is 10 miles per hour. When navigating through the parking lot, please be alert to all pedestrians, as well as cars pulling out of parking spots.
- We caution against using cell phones. Please use a bluetooth device if you must.
- No one is to walk between cars. This is dangerous, especially for our children. Pedestrians should only cross traffic at the crosswalk.
- Preschool families are welcome to park in the spots along the building and in the center of our lot, but they need to pull out before our grade school dismissal at 3:15. For families that are parking to pick up both preschool and grade school children, please park in the lower lot and cross at the crosswalk.
- All children are to be close to the adult they are with when they are in the parking lot. No child should be separated from their adult.
- Children are not to run or play on the sidewalk or grassy area during drop-off and dismissal times. The concern is that children get caught up in their playing and are not always aware of moving cars so close to the area.
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October Restaurant Night, Thu., Oct.. 17, Chick-Fil-A, Batavia, 5-8 PM
Join us for fun, fellowship, and fundraising at Batavia Chick-Fil-A (185 N. Randall Rd.). Be sure to show or mention the flyers available
here
and in the church and school lobbies to help Immanuel earn 10 percent of proceeds!
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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
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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!
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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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Save These Dates!
Oct. 17, Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Night
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. 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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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 14
. 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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Sat., Oct. 5
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, HR
8:30 AM Cross Country Fox Trot Invitational, Cross-Yorkville
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
Sun., Oct. 6
Food Pantry Weekend
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. 7
8:50 AM Preschool Chapel, S
9 AM Mon. AM Bible Study, FH
12:45 PM Preschool Chapel, S
4 PM Cross Country Meet, St. Peter-S
4:30 PM JV Volleyball, St. Paul-Aurora
5:30 PM Varsity Volleyball, St. Paul-Aurora
6:30 PM GriefShare, 114
7 PM Troop 12 Boy Scouts , FH
7 PM Mon. PM Bible Study, L
7 PM Relational Skills in the Bible, 250
Tue., Oct. 8
8:50 AM Preschool Chapel, S
9:30 AM Tue. AM Bible Study, FH
6 PM Children's Choir, MR
7 PM Christus Choir, MR
Wed., Oct. 9
No School - Teacher Conference
9 AM Women’s Bible Study, FH
6:30 PM Confirmation, S
6:30 PM First Communion Class, 250
Thu., Oct. 10
No School - Teacher Conference
6:30 PM Thu. PM Bible Study, HR
7 PM Finance Committee, CR
Fri., Oct. 11
No School - Teacher Conference
Sat., Oct. 12
8 AM Men’s Bible Study, Panera
9:30 AM Sat. AM Prayer Gathering, C
5:30 PM Traditional worship, S
Sun., Oct. 13
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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