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May 26, 2023

Principal's Corner

For the last few weeks, our Student Council sponsored a cereal box collection to donate to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. The class that collected the most would win a pizza & ice cream party. Well, with 461 boxes total from all grades, our Kindergarten AND Grade 5 both collected the most with almost exactly the same amount—so we figured we would give them both pizza & ice cream! And what else would we do with all these boxes before sending them off to the food pantry than setting them up in the gym like dominoes. The whole school gathered in the gym to watch and cheer the domino chain.

Both our Track & Field team and our Theater cast & crew had their closing awards this week as well. Congratulations to our two students who received the Christian Character Award for the Track season, and to another ILS student for the Christian Character Award for the Theater production. These awards go to the students who exemplify support, care, compassion, partnership, respect, leadership, and so much more, both in the team/group and in the classroom—they show Christ in their actions. Great job representing Immanuel!

We had a new Principal this week! A student in Grade 5 got to be Principal for the Day on Thursday this week (one of the items that is raffled or auctioned at fundraising events like Trivia Night or the Biennial Auction Gala). He wrote a special decree awarding 10 minutes of extra recess to all grades and read it over the loudspeaker, he worked with Mrs. Laughlin on the work schedule for the day, they had a lunch brought in from Chick fil A, and then he even got to pull the fire alarm for a schoolwide fire drill! Thank you for your excellent leadership!

Have you been looking for ways to get involved at Immanuel? Do you have a passion for sports? Due to our long-time coaching families graduating, we are looking for a couple new coaches and assistant coaches for our Co-Ed JV and Girls Varsity Volleyball teams (& Boys Varsity if there’s enough student interest!). It is a late-August through early-November season. The current coaches are happy to pass on their wisdom, drills, and any other help to get new coaches comfortable. If interested, please reach out to Athletic Director, Matt Cassidy: mcassidy@ilcsbatavia.org.

Staffing Update for 2023-2024

After conducting many interviews and observing several sample teaching lessons we are pleased to announce that we have hired Immanuel’s new first and third grade teachers.

Emily McCullagh will be teaching first grade next year. Ms. McCullagh student taught in first grade at Mary Endres Elementary School in Woodstock, Illinois, and she recently graduated from Aurora University with a degree in education.

Anissa Foster will be teaching third grade next year. Mrs. Foster has had the unique experience of student teaching while also full-time teaching in fourth grade at St. Matthew Parish School in Glendale Heights, Illinois. She also has several years of experience as a substitute teacher and kindergarten aide in the Batavia school district. She recently graduated from Lewis University with a degree in education; she also has a degree in advertising and marketing from Southern Illinois University.

We are hosting a meet and greet in the fellowship hall on May 30 at 6:00 p.m. so that families can meet Ms. McCullagh and Mrs. Foster before the end of the school year. Please extend a warm welcome to both of our new teachers as they become part of our staff and members of our Immanuel community.

Important Dates

May 29 - No School - Memorial Day
June 1 - Yearbook signing for students only K-8, 10:15 am in the gym. The teachers will be passing out yearbooks before June 1 for those students who purchased one. If your student did not purchase a yearbook we will provide a signature page for them to use.
June 1 - 8th Grade Graduation: 6:30 pm service in the gym and reception following in the Fellowship Hall.
June 2 - Family, Fun & Field Day, Grades K-8; 8:45 am - 12:00 pm (No AM Extended Care)
June 2 - Last day of School K-8, 12:00 pm dismissal (No PM Extended Care)
June 19-23 - Vacation Bible School (more information below)
June 25 - Pastor Kennaugh's celebration 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (All invited to attend)
July 20-22 - Annual Community Garage Sale at Immanuel

PLEASE NOTE: Additional supplies may be requested by the Teacher that are not listed on the EPI supply lists.

Please check the Family Portal on Facts under Resource Documents.

Immanuel is going camping! We are taking over Walcamp Family Campground the weekend of June 9-11. Even if you can’t stay and camp, please come on out Saturday to join us for the evening—bring your dinner to camp at 6:00PM and we’ll all eat together at the pavilion. Sign up by June 1 to attend. The cost is $55 per night for a cabin or $30 per night for a tent or RV site. Cabins are primitive (no bathroom) and include 2 bunk beds, sleeping a max of 6 campers. Sites are limited; and are available first come, first serve. Hope you can join us for some camping fun!! Contact Kari Larsen with questions klarsen@ilcsbatavia.org.

Please contact Tom Zillman at tzillman@ilcsbatavia.org, 630-406-0157, ext 14.

Jun 19-23, 9:00-10:00 AM Preschool

Jun 19-23, 9:00-11:30 AM K-3rd Grade

Jun 19-22, 6:30-8:00 PM 4th-5th Grade

Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School 2023! This year’s theme is Stellar. Class placement is based on upcoming grade levels. 4th graders and up can be Junior Helpers at the different stations. VBS Sing and Play will be available for preschoolers accompanied with a parent or guardian either from 9-10 AM. Also, exclusively for upcoming 4th and 5th graders, we are offering a Bible Camp in the evenings Mon-Thu. We will have Bible study, games, and other activities just for them.

Signup to Donate Snack Items

2023-2024 School Calendar

For the 2023-2024 school calendar please click HERE!

PTL News and Information

Please read this month's PTL Newsletter

by clicking HERE!

Lunchroom Monitors Needed for May!

Would you like to help give the teachers a break?! We are looking for lunch room monitors. To sign up, please click on the link HERE!

The last day to volunteer is May 30.

School Office Hours

The school office is open from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday.

Phone: 630-406-0157

Email: school@immanuelbatavia.org

Fax: 630-879-7614

School Office Summer Hours

The school office is open from 8 am to 12 pm, Monday-Friday during the summer months.

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. Use Enrollment Code CEBLD56B55773

If your family accumulated a rebate of over $10 from ordering throughout the year, a rebate check will be mailed to you over the summer. Thank you so much for supporting Immanuel through Raise Right!!

School Committee

Immanuel's School Committee members are Erin Riddell (chairperson), Sheryl Dauksha (secretary), Gayle Rueter, Jennifer Broersma, and Mark Kammrath. The School Committee meets on the second Monday of each month. They hold an Open Forum from 6:30 - 7:00 prior to their meeting. The Open Forum is an opportunity for parents to share ideas and suggestions. Anyone interested in participating in an Open Forum may request to attend by emailing the chairperson at schoolcommittee@ilcsbatavia.org.