Elective Day in Middle School
On Monday, October 9, Grades 5-8 enjoyed their annual Electives Day. This is a day the kids truly look forward to. It’s a time for the students to learn a new skill or practice something they’ve done before. There was so much to choose from: pizza making at Pal Joey’s or cooking enchiladas with homemade chips to tae kwon do, glass etching, fairy house creation, hat and scarf knitting, calligraphy, printmaking, wire arts, and even learning about financial literacy, how to speak French, basketball skills, pickleball, improv, theater tech, and paracord knotting/macrame. There was something for everyone and the kids were able to do two activities during the day. We are truly blessed to have adult volunteers willing to share their gifts and talents with our Immanuel students so that the children can have their academic experience enhanced with other types of hands-on learning! We even had some alumni come back to help out, too!
We wish our STATEBOUND Cross Country team the best as they travel to Bloomington/Normal for the Lutheran Sports Association of Illinois’ State XC Meet this weekend! May they be fleet of feet as they represent Immanuel. Go Eagles!
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Pastor Noah Kegley
Installation Service - Sun, Oct 29, 4:00PM @Gym
Mark the date! Installation of Pastor Noah is only 2 weeks away on Sunday, October 29 at 4pm. Expect a festive afternoon with uplifting worship followed by an all-Immanuel celebration. Details on various ways to be involved can be found below:
Installation Celebration - after 4:00PM Svc @Fellowship Hall
Sign up sheets for tailgate dishes, desserts and beverages and are now in the Narthex! All offerings of food and help are accepted! A huge thanks to our generous and willing Immanuel family!
We are also planning a “gift card” shower for the Kegleys to assist with their relocation: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, local restaurants, Walmart, Target, grocery stores, etc. Sign ups and gift card box will be in the Narthex! Email suewauer@yahoo.com with questions. Thank you!
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- October 17 - Restaurant night at Chipotle in Aurora on Kirk Rd.
- October 18 - XC and Volleyball Sports pictures in the gym after school, order forms will be sent home this week.
- October 29 - Pastor Noah Kegley's Installation Service. 4:00pm in the gym. Celebration dinner immediately following in the Fellowship Hall.
- November 3 - Butter Braid orders due. No late orders accepted.
- November 6 - No School grades K-8 due to parent conferences, Preschool is in session.
- November 7 - No School preschool - grade 8
- November 8 - Picture retake day. Contact the school office if your child will have their picture taken. Photographer here morning hours only.
- November 9 - Butter Braid pick up date (more Info to come)
- November 14 - High School Info Night, in the Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm to 7:30pm (more information below)
- November 17 - Thanksgiving Feast (more information to come)
- November 20 - November 24 - Thanksgiving Break, classes resume November 27
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Operation Christmas Child is ready to go! You can help in many different ways! Boxes are now available after each church service; take and fill a box yourself; and return the filled box to Immanuel by Friday, Nov 10. You can also make a monetary donation to help with shipping; each box costs approximately $10 to ship. We will pray over all filled boxes on Sunday, November 12 and deliver them that week to the area drop-off location. See these donation ideas and instructions links.
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School Choir Schedule for Grades K-8 - All Students
School choir is a wonderful opportunity for students to worship God with their singing and be part of the Immanuel community of faith in which they belong.
It is important for kids to attend when scheduled to sing with their class. Students should dress nicely for church, be here on time, and sit with their parents. Students will be called up when it is time for them to sing. We encourage families to stay for the entire worship service.
Below is the schedule:
Sat. Oct. 21 - 5:30 pm, Grades K-2
Wed. Nov 8 - 8:20 am Veteran's Day chapel, Middle School (also Orchestra)
Sat. Nov. 4 - 5:30 pm, Preschool Children
Thurs. Dec. 21 - Grades K-8 School Christmas worship (also Orchestra & Grade 8 Bells)
Sat. Feb. 10 - 5:30 pm, Grades 3-5
Sun. Mar. 3 - 9:30 am, School Staff
Sat. Mar. 9 - 5:30 pm, Grades K-2
Sat. April 20 - 5:30 pm, Preschool children
Thurs. May 30 - School Graduation - K-7 Sing, Grade 8 Bells
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Butter Braid Fundraiser
Back by popular demand, the Butter Braid Fundraiser is here and perfect for the holidays! A slice of Butter Braid pastry makes any day better - great for breakfast, dessert, appetizers, and special occasions.
Share the good. Order today. Order forms went home with students this week and attached HERE!
Due date for all orders is November 3, no late orders accepted. Delivery and pick up date is November 9.
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Raising faith-focused children in a changing secular world can be a challenge and you have choices when it comes to high school for your family. Come meet SIX local private/parochial high schools in one place at Immanuel’s annual High School Information Night on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. This event is open to the community, so bring a friend! Exhibiting schools: Aurora Central Catholic, Aurora Christian, Marmion Academy, Rosary, St. Francis, & Wheaton Academy. |
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ILCS Safety Committee
Have a safety and security concern, question, or suggestion? The ILCS safety and security committee wants to know. Submit your requests on the form available at immanuelbatavia.org/safety and the committee will review and address them at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
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The Fall PTL Newsletter has arrived, please click here!
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Interested in volunteering as a morning crossing guard?
Please contact Mrs. Laughlin if you are interested in volunteering as a crossing guard from 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.
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College Care Packages
Our Sunday school kids will be doing a servant event for college students! Do you know of a college student who would like a care package? Then please send us their name and address so we can send them one. Please submit all names using this online form no later than October 15th.
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For the Fall Reading Challenge tally sheet, please click here!
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Chapel Offering Designations 2023-2024
Each week we collect an offering during chapel to support ministries committed to sharing Christ's love by serving others in a variety of ways. Envelopes will be sent home with students each Friday for the offering on the following Wednesday. In August we have been collecting offerings to support victims of the wildfires in Maui through Lutheran Church Charities. You can learn more here about LCC's efforts in Maui. It is not too late to make a donation for this purpose. In September our chapel offerings will support Walcamp Outdoor Ministry. You can learn more about Walcamp at walcamp.org.
- October - Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries (pregnancy center)
- November - Faith Comes By Hearing (bible sticks)
- December - CASA
- January - Comfort Dogs
- February - Support a future church worker
- March - Hearts for Jesus (Belize Mission Society) & possible pen pal project
- April - Voice of Hope (prison ministry)
- May - Phil’s Friends
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2023-2024 School Calendar
For the 2023-2024 school calendar please click HERE!
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Raise Right Gift Cards
Raise Right allows families to support Immanuel while purchasing gift cards for gas, groceries, clothing, coffee, and so much more. Retailers offer a rebate percentage and 55 percent of it goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers (you!) at the end of the school year. Details and sign-up instructions are available at raiseright.com. Order due dates for gift cards are: October 23, November 13 and 27, December 4, 11, and 18, January 8 and 22, February 12 and 26, March 4 and 18, April 8 and 22, May 6 and 20. You will receive your gift cards on the Friday after the due date. Check it out, so easy!
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Websites
For more information about Immanuel visit our websites:
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There is a collection bin near the school office for all gently used coat donations. |
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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. |
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Church 630 879 7163, 8-4 PM
School 630 406 0157, 8-4 PM
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