• Mrs. Randall and our eighth graders led us in chapel. Their message was about the transfiguration of Jesus, which can be a challenging topic when talking to children as young as kindergartners. However, they began with an analogy of a Transformer action figure. Then we learned how Jesus showed Peter, James, and John that He truly was God in all His glory, strengthening their faith—and ours—in the hope of a resurrection and life after death.
• This week was Teacher Appreciation Week at Immanuel. Our PTL spoiled our teachers and staff with tacos, flowers, chocolate, chips, salsa and guacamole, made-to-order coffees, and a festive piñata party. Many, many thanks to those who pampered us with all of our favorite things.
• It’s official— our varsity boys have been accepted to compete in the Lutheran Sports Association state basketball tournament, and our cheerleading squad will be participating in the state cheer competition. The tournament and competition are Mar. 6-8 at Concordia University-Chicago, 7400 Augusta St., River Forest. Come cheer for our teams! Go Eagles!
• We are proud of the win our JV boys had at the St. John-Lombard tournament last weekend. They are participating in the St. Paul-Rochelle tournament this weekend.
• We have been busy planning for Lutheran Schools Week. It’s the thirtieth anniversary of our school this year. A special celebration is planned during the Mar. 8 9:30 AM service, with a cake reception following in the Fellowship Hall. More details will be coming soon. Save the date!
• Open registration has begun for the 2020-2021 school year, and thanks to a very special donation, we are incredibly blessed to offer a $1,000 grant for new students enrolling in grades 1- 8. We are also offering a referral incentive to current families who recommend new families who enroll in our school. Enrollment information and information about either of these new programs can be obtained from the school office. Call 630 406 0157 or write school@immanuelbatavia.org.

• Traffic Reminder: Especially when roads are slick, mind our campus speed limit of 10 mph. Concerned parents have brought this matter to our attention. The safety of our students and their families is of utmost importance.

• Reminder! If your student misses more than three days of school, a doctor's note stating s/he is able to return to school is required. [Please see Student and Family Handbook, page 9, under the section, Absence, that begins on page 8.]

• All students must be supervised by a parent after school hours while on school grounds

• Cell phones and other electronic devices may not be turned on or used during the school day, on field trips (unless permission is given by the teacher), or during after-school activities. See Student and Family Handbook for complete policy statement.