Eagle Info*

Thu., Sep. 20, 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

Special Announcements

The October hot lunch menu is online. Starting in November, we are offering hamburgers and hot dogs on alternating Mondays replacing the breakfast items. Please go to secure.headmasteronline.com to order lunch.
Remember to go to ilsbatavia.org/parent_login and create a profile. This is your one-stop shop for school information. It includes important updates between weekly Eagle Info and links to other information critical of students and families. Simply click on the Parent Login tab and follow the prompts. Once your request is approved, you will be good to go. Questions? Contact the school office or Lori St.Vincent, communications director.
To report your child absent, call the school office at 630 406 1057, email the office at school@immanuelbatavia.org, or go to Parent Login at ilsbatavia.org and click on Groups, then Parent Links, and Attendance Email in the first paragraph.

Hurricane Florence Relief

Donations needed by Wed., Oct. 3

Immanuel is collecting supplies that will be sent to areas affected by Hurricane Florence. Items will only be collected through Wed., Oct. 3 in order to ensure their timely arrival. Receptacles to receive the following items have been placed in the church and school lobbies.

Lysol wipes

Bleach and other disinfectants

Mops, brooms, buckets

Masks, gloves

Ropes, bungee cords

Tarps

Rakes

Plastic gas cans

Dehumidfiers

Blankets

Toys and games (for shelters)

Solar and other cell phone chargers

Nonperishable food items

Water

Gatorade

Baby formula

Basic hygiene items

Basic toiletries

Sanitary products

Diapers

Baby wipes

Dog and cat food

Pet carriers

Individuals interested in learning about volunteering are encouraged to visit the Lutheran Church Charities website at lutheranchurchcharities.org .

Ballet Stories Info Meeting

Thu., Sep. 27, 11:30 AM in the sanctuary

This information meeting is designed for those who have preregistered for Ballet Stories. It will be an opportunity for parents and students to meet the faculty from A Step Above Academy, learn about the program, and complete their registration. The six-week enrichment program will begin Oct. 18. There has been a lot of interest in Ballet Stories, and in order all of the dancers to receive the attention they deserve, class sizes will be capped. Registration completion will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and is already available online. Complete your registration here .

Walk-A-Thon!

Fri., Sep. 21, 1:30 PM

Immanuel's PTL is putting the fun in fundraising and coordinating this event. Proceeds will be used for teacher wish lists. Students are encouraged to w ear Immanuel Spirit Wear or a jersey from their favorite sports team for the Walk-A-Thon. Preschool students are invited to walk and earn for ILS; and are eligible to earn prizes, too! Donor envelopes were sent home in Friday Folders a week ago and are due Fri., Sep. 21.

Students can help make it successful by calling or emailing relatives a nd friends and asking them politely to help support their school. Participating students can earn:

Prize Packs all participates with at least one donation
Immanuel Spirit Wear t-shirts for students earning $100-199
Spirit Wear t-shirts and drawstring bags for students earning $200+
$50 VISA Gift Card for the highest earner in K-G5
$50 VISA Gift Card for the highest earner in G6-8
Pizza party for the classroom with the highest earnings
Ice cream treats for the classroom with the highest average-per-student earning rate!

PARENTS can help by ensuring their students are dressed for the weather and are wearing appropriate footwear. Volunteers are also needed! Sign up for volunteer opportunities below at http://signup.com/go/uCm2g5

Be outside to ensure students stay on course
Offer water and popcorn to walkers
Please make sure your kids are dressed for the weather and are wearing appropriate footwear.

Immanuel @ Barnes & Noble

Sat., Oct. 6, 9:30-Noon ...PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE

Barnes and Noble, 102 Commons Dr., Geneva, is hosting a book fair with 15 percent of most purchases going to Immanuel Lutheran School when shoppers mention Immanuel or share one of the vouchers that are being sent home. Browse through a huge selection of wonderful books for children and adults, enjoy the great activities being planned, and maybe make a new friend! A follow-up online book fair will be held Oct. 7-10. To participate, visit BN.com/bookfairs and use the book fair ID number 12396883 .

A Mysterious Approach to Ministry Support

SAT., OCT. 13, 6 PM IN THE GYM

Enjoy an exciting and mysterious evening with friends and family while supporting Walcamp Outdoor Ministries and Retreat Center in Kingston, Illinois. The Murder Mystery Company provides a live professional troupe Who Dunnit crafted to be a one-of-a-kind experience. Everyone gets involved in the schemes concocted by this highly skilled mystery crew, and this party is guaranteed to have something for everyone!

Prior to learning the details of our featured mystery, Diamonds Are a Crook's Best Friend!, everyone will dine on a delicious barbeque pork dinner with all the trimmings and have the opportunity to learn a bit about Walcamp and the opportunities it provides.

Tickets are $30 per person, $150 for tables of six ($25 per person). To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit walcamp.org/page/who_dunnit_dinner or call the office at 815 784 5141, extension 111. Group tickets are available, but seating is limited, so order your tickets today!

Crop Hunger Walk

SAT., OCT. 13, 8 AM Bethlehem Lutheran Church St. Charles

Everyone is invited to walk in the 2018 Tri-Cities CROP Hunger Walk: organizing now! The walk benefits the Batavia Food Pantry, the Food Bank, the Salvation Army, and people worldwide. Interested? Contact Mary Jo Nottke at 630 699 6031 or mnottke@aol.com.

Programs for Parents

Tough Talks

Sun., Oct. 7, 5:30-8:30 PM

Living in a Performance Driven Culture with Tweens & Teens

Please visit the St. Mark, St. Charles website here

for complete information on their

upcoming parenting seminar.

Executive Functioning

Tue., Oct. 9, 8:45-10 AM in the youth room or Wed., Oct. 10, 6:30-8 PM in the sanctuary

Executive Functioning skills include a variety of interrelated abilities that help each of us manage time oriented tasks and monitor them. Effective budgeting of time and accurately assessing the demands of a task, along with an understanding of the variables that may impact these demands are key abilities. Initiation (starting), inhibition (stopping), and self-regulation (monitoring) of certain of these behaviors are also major skills. Finally, maintenance of focus and development of resiliency during stressful tasks, along with accurate appraisal of strengths and needs and development of a sense of a learning profile comprise this complex series of capabilities. Wanzenberg and Associates will share their vast knowledge in this area and help parents recognize when their children are effectively utilizing these skills and when helpful intervention might be considered. We regret childcare is not available for this event.

Restaurant Night

Tue., Oct. 16, 4-8 PM at Chipotle

2902 Kirk Rd., Aurora

Flyer (click on image at right) must be mentioned or presented when ordering. Hard copies of this flyer are available in the church and school lobbies. NOTE: online orders will not be included in the fundraiser.

Avast Ye! Literacy Night is Coming Soon!

Tue., Oct. 23, 6:30 PM in the gym

Immanuel is celebrating literacy with a pirate themed evening of fun reading, writing, and other learning activities. The evening is designed to be especially enjoyable and enriching for children ages 3 through Grade 2 and their families. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this free evening of family fun!

Batavia Mothers Club Coat Drive

Drop at Immanuel, Sep. 21-Oct. 5

Please help those in need in our community with donations of new or clean, gently-used winter items: coats, snow pants, snow suits, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, and boots in good condition. Items are needed in sizes from infant to adult. Immanuel Lutheran School is one of our drop off points. All items are donated to local charities and shelters. Questions? Please contact us at philanthropic@bataviamothersclub.org .

Operation Christmas Child

Immanuel's annual Operation Christmas Child Packing Party last year provided more than 600 gift boxes for needy children across the globe! To be part of this huge effort to share the love of Jesus, please donate the following items during the month indicated...or at any time! Financial donations are also much appreciated as mailing costs have risen to $9 per box. Thank you so much for helping to support this great ministry! Mark your calendar for this year's Packing Party at 3:30 PM on Fri., Nov. 9.

October

WOW items (puzzles, games, Legos; toys for all ages that fit into shoe boxes)

November

Free Will: any of the above prior to party date

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., Sep. 24.

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

Click on the image above and designate Immanuel as your charity!

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.

Events

Live Calendar

2018 2019 Academic Calendar

Fri., Sep. 21 Walk-A-Thon 1:30 PM at Immanuel
Sat., Sep. 22 G3-5 Choir sings in worship 5:30 PM at Immanuel
Mon., Sep. 24 Vision and Hearing Rescreen
Mon., Sep. 24 ShopWithScrip orders due by 3:15 PM
Wed. and Thu., Sep. 26 and 27 School Picture Days
Thu., Sep. 27 Ballet Stories Info Meeting 11:30 AM in the sanctuary
Mon., Oct. 2 Spirit Day
Sat., Oct. 6 Immanuel @ Barnes & Noble Geneva 9:30-Noon
Tue., Oct. 9 Parenting Class: Executive Functioning 8:45 AM in the youth room
Wed., Oct. 10 Parenting Class: Executive Functioning 6:30 PM in the sanctuary
Tue., Oct. 16 Immanuel Night at Chipotle 4-8 PM at Chipotle 2902 Kirk Rd., Aurora
Fri., Oct. 19 No School
Tue., Oct. 23 Literacy Night 6:30-7:30 PM in the gym
Fri., Nov. 9 Operation Christmas Child Packing Party 3:30 PM

Outside Events of Interest to Families

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Lazarus House "The Need Is Now" Community Concert

Sat., Sep. 22, 5-9 PM, Lincoln Park, St. Charles

Lazarus House is sponsoring its first “The Need is Now” community concert. Relax with family and friends and enjoy music by “Betsy Petrie & The Souvenirs.” They will entertain you with long-lost classic songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Bring a cooler and blanket or chairs, learn more about Lazarus House, and enjoy the “oldies, but goodies.” Check the website at lazarushouse.net to see how you can be a part of neighbors helping neighbors in our communities.