We pray for our country, for those who lost their lives, for those who lost loved ones,
and for all those who continue to be affected by the events of Sep. 11, 2001.
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Principal’s Corner
Immanuel has been offering full-time, in-person learning for four weeks now. God is good! I attribute this to God’s blessings on the start of our year and the tireless effort that everyone has put into the health and safety protocols we have in place.
We will continue to update our COVID-19 FAQ (found here) as new questions and situations arise. This week's updates include the following:
- Carpool arrangements can change from time to time. It is important when there are changes that each child’s parent email the school office, the homeroom teacher, and myself to notify us of who will be in the carpool group and that parental permission has been given. This is to help prevent confusion and because carpooling is considered close contact. We need to know who those close contacts are if someone has tested positive for COVID-19. If someone in the carpool tests positive for COVID-19, then everyone in the carpool will be required to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days, as will their siblings. Because the carpoolers are in close contact, we urge everyone to wear proper face coverings during carpooling.
- There have been many questions about whether or not someone needs to quarantine. Each situation has unique circumstances, and factors include any symptoms being experienced and the degree of association with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. We will evaluate those circumstances with the protocols we have in place. We also advise that parents consult with their child's physician if there is a question about whether or not a student needs to be tested or quarantined.
- Two students or staff members with positive COVID-19 test results within a 14-day window is considered an outbreak, which could limit or even shut-down in-person learning for a class or the school, depending on what the Kane County Health Department requires. Therefore, I want to stress the importance of following all of our COVID-19 protocols so that we can work together to keep everyone safe and healthy with the opportunity to continue learning in person at school.
There are so many joys related to our ministry of offering in-person learning this year. The happy faces, the class prayers, the sharing of beloved Bible stories, students learning new hymns and songs, classmates explaining concepts to each other in religion class, and preschoolers recognizing pictures of Jesus in their home because they learned about him in school. Praise God for these moments, and may He continue to bless our school year!
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Office Updates
- Spirit Day Winners for September: a tie between Grades 4 and 5. Congratulations!! Thank you for showing your school spirit. You will receive a treat next week.
- Sep. 21 and 22 – Vision & Hearing testing
- Sep. 23 and 24 – School Picture Days, order forms going home by Sep. 18.
- Wednesday, Sep. 23 - Picture Day for Preschool 3.3 (M/W/F, Preschool 4.5 (M-F), and Kindergarten - Grade 8.
- Thursday, Sep. 24 - Picture Day for Preschool 3.2 (T/Th) and Preschool 4.4 (M/T/Th/F).
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Outdoor Worship Every Sunday!
Beginning this weekend, outdoor worship will be offered EVERY Sunday at 9:30 AM through October! Holy Communion will be offered during outdoor services on the first and third Sundays, and privately on the first and third Sundays, 4-5 PM. Online services will continue to be available each Sunday at 9 AM at immanuelbatavia.org/watch.
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Substitute Teachers Needed
Position Teach students in preschool, elementary, or middle school at Immanuel when regular classroom teacher is absent.
Qualifications Kane County Substitute Teaching Certificate or Illinois Teacher Certificate
Wage and Hours $100 per full school day; school days as requested and agreed upon
Applicants will be required to successfully complete the background check process. Applications available at bit.ly/2RfwhUJ and in the church and school offices. Submit completed forms to Donna Laughlin by Sep. 30. [Immanuel Lutheran School, 950 Hart Road, Batavia IL 60510 or school@immanuelbatavia.org].
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School is an equal employment opportunity employer; however, because we are a church body, we retain the right to give preference in hiring to persons who are members in good standing of a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod congregation.
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Seeking ShopWithScrip Helper
One of our best Third Source Funding providers is ShopWithScrip®. This program benefits families while purchasing items such as gas, groceries, and clothing and Immanuel, as each will receive rebates on purchases. Help is needed managing this program. to learn more, contact the school office. Thanks!
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Band for Today
This fall Band for Today is keeping it virtual. In order to keep our students, schools, and teachers safe they have exciting, interactive, remote group lessons planned with classes available in the afternoon and evening. More information is available here. See more about their virtual program at bandfortoday.com/fall-virtual-learning/.
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We Have an for App for That!
At this point, every parent should have received an email invitation to enroll and install the GatherSmart self-certification app. This app allows us to streamline our morning drop-off procedures. Many families have already begun using the GatherSmart app successfully. There have been a couple of questions that we’d like to clarify.
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Emails were sent to parents’ email addresses that are on file in the school office. An introductory email came from the school office email, and a set-up email was sent directly from GatherSmart. If you have not received the email, check your spam folder first. If you have determined that you have not received the email invite, please contact Bill McLane at wpmclane@gmail.com.
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If one parent has downloaded the app on his or her phone, there is no need to install it on another family member’s phone. We will have a report each day to verify who has completed self-certification on the app. However, if parents would like the app on multiple phones (i.e., spouse, carpool driver, grandparent, or nanny) please contact Bill McLane at wpmclane@gmail.com.
- Please have the green passport screen on your phone when you pull up in the car line so that our staff can verify that your family has self-certified for the day. Temperatures will still be taken in the car line.
- For those who do not use the app, we will continue to ask the self-certification questions at the car.
- If you have any questions about the app, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
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Coffee Talk
Sep. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 9 AM, Big Woods Park Pavilion
Bring your favorite coffee and gather at Big Woods Park [1063 Raddant Rd., Batavia]
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Scholastic Books are Back!
Orders Due: Thu., Oct. 8
Order reasonably priced books through Scholastic books online earn free library and classroom books for Immanuel! Visit clubs.scholastic.com/home and be sure to use Immanuel's code: 2KI7W. Book orders are due online on the second Thursday of each month. Questions? Contact the school office at school@immanuelbatavia.org.
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Reminder: AmazonSmile Now on Smartphones!
AmazonSmile customers can now support Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap 'Settings'
- Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app. Click here for instructions. Thank you for supporting our ministries using AmazonSmile. Track your personal impact throughout the year at your My Impact page.
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Immanuel School Committee |
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Please reach out to the School Committee via the school office anytime with suggestions for improving Immanuel Lutheran School. Connect with Chairperson Erin Riddell, or other members Sheryl Dauksha, Andrea Carroll, Larry Fass, and Kendall Heetland.
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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 teach one another.
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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