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Fri., Oct. 9, 2020

Principal’s Corner

By Donna Laughlin, Principal

One of the things that makes Immanuel special is the way that our church and school come together to encourage one another. Sometimes, we simply know a need and spring into action. For example, last week members of our congregation got together, knowing that our teachers are working extra hard due to COVID-19, and made ice cream sundaes and root beer floats for all of our staff. Our students also made bright, cheery cards for a member of the congregation who is in hospice. “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” [1 Thessalonians 5:11]

School Committee to Provide Open Forum for Parents

Each month prior to their regularly scheduled meeting, the Immanuel School Committee will host an Open Forum to give parents an opportunity to become involved in our school by sharing their ideas.

These Forums will be held on the second Monday of each month from 6:30-7 PM, the first being this upcoming Mon., Oct. 12. A form must be submitted in advance to Erin Riddell, School Committee chairperson, to reserve your spot.

Hard copies of the reservation form are available in the school office. These can be completed and the information emailed to schoolcommittee@ilcsbatavia.org. An online reservation form is also available at https://bit.ly/3lkZiLW.

Office Updates

Fri., Oct. 16 – school will be in session
MAP Testing Oct. 19-23...Learn more about preparing your child here.
Tue., Nov. 3 – NO SCHOOL

Important Links

COVID-19 FAQ ilsbatavia.org/covid_faq
Google Classroom help ilsbatavia.org/google_classroom_help
Worship online each Sunday at 8 AM at immanuelbatavia.org/watch
MS chapel Wed., 8:15 AM at Zoom.com, Meeting ID: 721 3247 0187, Passcode: 1zu4eA
K-5 Chapel Wed., 8:50 AM at Zoom.com, Meeting ID: 795 2329 5143, Passcode: 0UfvLk

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.

Virtual Band and Piano Classes

These classes have begun, and we are having a great time learning and making music with students again. Classes are running very well online, and students and teachers are enjoying their learning experience.

There are still openings for beginning and returning students. Details here!

Click image, then click link in online form to order!

Student Ministry Mission Trip Fundraiser

During October

Immanuel’s Student Ministry is raising funds to attend this summer’s Workcamp mission trip to the Lakota Sioux Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. To help defray expenses for the trip, they are selling evergreen trees, wreaths, and centerpieces. Orders can be placed before and after outdoor services in October or online at giftitforward.com and entering fundraising code Immanuil003. [Please Note: the fundraising code spelling is correct. This is the way our account is set up.] Questions? Please contact Matt Cassidy, Student Ministry Director, at 630 879 7163 or mcassidy@immanuelbatavia.org.

Helping Others

Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation 2020 Coat Drive

Oct. 4-18

Please help the less fortunate in our community with donations of new or clean and 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. All items are donated to local charities and shelters, including the Batavia Clothes Closet. Donations will be collected at several locations around the community, including Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. Look for collection bins at car line drop off and pick up. Please contact Christine Olsen at 630 406 0590 or christinegolsen@gmail.com with questions. The Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation thanks you for your donations and support. bataviamothersclub.org Flyer available here.

Supporting Immanuel

Box Tops for Education

Scholastic Books

Orders Due: Thu., Nov. 12

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.

Put AmazonSmile on Your Smartphone

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.

Immanuel School Committee

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.