Twenty-one students completed the Plunge into Fitness program through Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville. Vouchers will be sent home with students this week.

SAT., APR. 28, 6:30 PM

$5 EACH OR $20 PER FAMILY PAYABLE AT THE DOOR

FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Please sign up for Disco Dance Party!

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2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account) 

3. Sign up! Choose your spots -  SignUp.com  will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!



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It is with warm wishes and prayers for God's blessings upon Manny Gutwein that we announce his upcoming retirement at the end of the current school year. 

Manny joined Immanuel Lutheran School as seventh grade teacher in 2008 and has 39 years teaching experie nce and teaches middle school science and religion classes. When not involved at school, he can be found model railroading, woodworking, and driving a charter bus. He has been instrumental in planning class trips to St. Louis, Springfield, and Washington DC. Manny has said that his "years at Immanuel include some memorable occasions in the scie nce lab...

dissecting a cow heart, science fairs, bowling for momentum, food labs, and ScienceWorld games. Most importantly, I treasure the time I spend with middle school students working together studying God's word, seeing His plan throughout history, and recognizing how the Holy Spirit helps us live that plan today and in the future."

 

Mr. Gutwein will be dearly missed, yet Immanuel is happy for him as he looks forward to enjoying a new time in his life. A Call Committee has been formed as plans develop for staffing need. More information will be forthcoming as to how Immanuel will celebrate his many years of service in ministry.

MAY 2 AND 3 CLASS PERIODS

Immanuel's preschool students will be participating in a Preschool Pentathlon and will compete in a variety of preschool-appropriate activities such as relay races, obstacle courses, and a scavenger hunt. Questions or would like to help? Contact Danielle Carstens, Martha Voelkner, or Sara Myatt--fellow preschool moms--or contact the school office.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAN PABLO LUTHERAN CHURCH, AURORA

SAT., MAY 5, 10-12:30 PM, AT ENGSTROM PARK IN BATAVIA

This joint event with sister congregation Iglesia San Pablo features a street magician, bounce houses, slime table, and FREE taco meals for the first 400 people in attendance! Children will be invited to participate in traditional piñata fun, beginning with the history of how this tradition was introduced in Mexico by sixteenth century monks to share religious teachings.

 

More than 30 volunteers are needed to hand out ILCS flyers and assist children at bounce houses and other events! Please sign up here to volunteer or donate water. This event is made possible by support from LCEF and NID.

MON., MAY 7, 5-8 PM

531 N. RANDALL RD., BATAVIA

Join the fun and fellowship at Portillo’s in Batavia and help the HSY (High School Youth) earn travel funds for their mission trip in July. ILCS earns 20 percent of the cost of orders when a hard copy of the form is presented, the form is shown on a Smartphone, or Immanuel is mentioned when placing the order. Forms are available at the back of the sanctuary or in the school lobby. Save the form to your Smartphone by downloading the PDF version by clicking on the image at left.

Congratulations to #ImmanuelsOwn Dale Warfel for being named the 2018 Swedish Days Parade Grand Marshall! Dale’s dedication to serving the needs of Geneva residents is well known and we couldn’t be happier for him! Read the article  here .

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL

Summer Stories

SUNS., JUN. 3-AUG. 5, DURING 9:30 AM SERVICE, ENTERING K-G2

Children begin the 9:30 AM worship service with their families. Just prior to the sermon they are invited to Summer Stories Summer Sunday School, where they will continue lessons from The Story through small and large group activities. Summer Sunday school students will rejoin their families at approximately offering time.

 

 

SUMMER ENRICHMENT

TUES. AND THURS., JUN. 5 & 7, 12 & 14, 26 & 28, 9-11:30 AM

ABCs and 123s

PRESCHOOLERS will have tons of fun with letters and numbers through art, music, and play.

Register here

 

Lit Lab  

ENTERING K-GR. 1 Reading gets a little messy as children make connections between picture books and science concepts. 

Register here

 

EXPLOREUMS

ENTERING GR. 2-4 Children explore Life in God’s World (week 1), God’s Earth and Space (week 2), and Matter in God’s World (week 3) through experiments, STEM/STEAM, and other hands-on activities.

Register here

 

 

SUMMER SING & PLAY

Summer Sing & Play

WEDS., JUN. 6, 13, 27, 11 AM, TODDLERS

A free, drop in parent-toddler program focusing on discovering new experiences and building skills through fun, age appropriate activities for parents and littles to do together.

 

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Shipwrecked

JUN. 18-22, 9-11:30 AM, AGE 3-ENTERING G5

Kids learn they are Rescued by Jesus during Shipwrecked VBS at Immanuel. They participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, and much, much more!

Register here

Volunteer here

 

 

ANNUAL GIANT INDOOR GARAGE SALE

Garage Sale

THU.-SAT., JUL. 19, 8-4 PM, 6-8 PM; JUL. 20, 8-4 PM; JUL. 21, 8-1 PM

The sale includes furniture, toys, tools, electronics, furniture, antiques, and holiday items. Remaining items half price and Bag Sale on Sat.

 

 

SUMMER SPORT CAMPS

Bulls Basketball Camp

MON.-FRI., JUN. 4-8, 9-NOON, ENTERING K-G8

Learn from the best--the Chicago Bulls Youth Academy teaches children how to play like a champion! In addition to spectacular training, summer campers receive an evaluation form and graduation certificate at the end of camp, plus a Chicago Bulls duffel bag, indoor/outdoor basketball, t-shirt, and two tickets to a Windy City Bulls game.

Register here

 

Eagle Jr. Basketball Camp

WED., JUN. 13, 9-11 AM, ENTERING K-G2

Introduce fundamental basketball skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting using a variety of skill stations and lead-up games.

Register here

 

Basic Skills Volleyball Camp

MON-WED., JUL. 23-25, 4-5:30 PM, ENTERING G3-8

Camp will help participants improve fundamental skills and develop a better understanding of the game of volleyball.

Register here

 

Advanced Skills Volleyball Camp

WED.-FRI., JUL. 25-27, 6-8 PM, ENTERING G6-8

This camp includes skills improvement with guest coaches with collegiate and/or professional volleyball experience.

Register here

 

Both Volleyball Camps

WED.-FRI., JUL. 25-27, 4-5:30 PM and 6-8 PM, ENTERING G6-8

Students entering grades 6-8 may participate in both volleyball camps. 

Register here

 

Eagle Cheer Camp

MON-WED., JUL. 30-AUG. 1, 9-11:30 AM, ENTERING G3-8

Camp teaches the basic skills, jumps, and cheers to be successful on a cheer team. Families are invited to see the routine on the last day of camp.

Register here

JUL. 19-21

Are you getting ready for the Batavia City Wide Garage Sale next weekend...or spring cleaning amidst the snow? Please remember to save your treasures or leftovers for the annual Immanuel Garage Sale Jul. 19-21. Items will be accepted for the sale beginning Fri., Jun. 22 later in the afternoon, after Vacation Bible School volunteers have had a chance to clean up from that huge ministry event.

Please remember that we cannot accept any televisions, cribs, mattresses, computers, paints, or chemicals. Also, if the item is broken, badly stained, or not wearable, please do not donate it.

New features this year include the chance to earn early shopping privileges by volunteering at least eight hours before, during, or after the sale. It takes a village to put on a sale of this size--please consider how you can help!

Immanuel holds this sale every year for many reasons, but a huge reason is that it is such a great resource for so many in our community.

To volunteer or to learn more, contact Cindy Rueffer at 312 550 3199 or r [email protected] .

Since it is the policy of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School to promote from within, the current opening may be full or part-time, depending on staff adjustments.

Minimum requirements are a BA in Education and state certification, but applicants who meet the guidelines for a Call will receive priority consideration. Please send documents at your earliest convenience to:

 

Donna Laughlin, Principal

Immanuel Lutheran School

T 630 406 0157 F 630 879 7614

[email protected]

 

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.

Empower Illinois is excited to announce that scholarship award emails have begun going out and will continue to be sent each week on Mondays. 

The demand for these scholarships has been made abundantly clear. Empower Illinois received 48,000 applications for scholarships from children in every part of the state. While they recognize that they have more applicants than dollars, they continue to fundraise and advocate for this program. This incredible demand represents an opportunity to further grow the program, but only with the support of Illinois legislators. Let your local lawmakers know this program is important to you.

Please visit empowerillinois.org for complete information for students and donors.

Due to overwhelming number of application received by Empower Illinois, Immanuel encourages ILS families to apply for financial aid

if you think your family will need it.

The deadline for Smart Aid applications is has been extended to Tue., May 15.

If a family does not qualify for a tax credit scholarship through Empower Illinois, they may then apply for tuition assistance from Immanuel through Smart Aid. The cost of the application, which is completed online, is $35 per family. Further details about the application process are included in this flyer .

Shop With Scrip

Help ILCS raise additional funds while earning family cash back: Shop With Scrip! Earn 2.5 percent on Amazon, 4 percent when paying off Kohl’s cards, 8 percent at the movies, 14 percent at GAP or Old Navy, 5 percent at Woodmans, 2.5 percent at Walmart, and 4 percent at Jewel! Start today using the code 96A591B555773. Visit immanuelbatavia.org/page/helping. Last order dates are coming up: checks are due Mons., Apr. 30, and May 7!

Order forms are available in the church and school lobbies. Questions? Please contact Megan Watson .

Click here to benefit Immanuel when shopping at smile.amazon.com!

SUN., APR. 29, 8-NOON

In consideration of Jesus’ blood shed for all mankind, please consider participating in the next ILCS Quarterly Blood Drive. Each donation can save three lives. Heartland Blood Centers Blood Mobile will be onsite and sweet treats to get that blood sugar back up will be available at the Sunday School Bake Sale being held that same day to benefit Feed My Starving Children!

Sunday Studies, 9:30-10:30 AM

Sunday School PS3-4          Preschool and Kindergarten rooms, 106, 107, 108

Sunday School K-G3           Fellowship Hall, 002

Sunday School G4-5           Youth Room, 158

Middle School                    Science Lab, 250

Youth Bible Study                Conference Room, 105

Sunday Adult Forum           Immanuel Library, 159

During the Week

Experiencing God, Youth Room, Mon., 7 PM

Theology on Tap, Batavia Crosstown Pub, second and fourth Mon., 7 PM

Tue. AM Bible Stud y, Fellowship Hall, Tue., 9:30 AM, 002

Early Risers Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, Wed., 6:30 AM, 002

Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, Wed., 9 AM, 002

Thu. PM Bible Study, Heritage Room, Thu., 6:30 PM

Experiencing God, Youth Room, Thu., 7 PM

Men’s Bible Study, Heritage Room / Panera , Sat., 8 AM, 002 /  Panera

Visit scholastic.com/bookclubs  and use the ILS Class Activation Code GMXY4. May flyers will be sent home next week and are due May 3 to ensure orders are received before the end of the school year.

Please reach out to the School Committee via the school office anytime with suggestions for improving Immanuel Lutheran School.

Apr. 26 G4/5 Field Trip Springfield

Apr. 28 Disco Night (aka PTL Sock Hop) 6:30 PM

Apr. 29 Quarterly Blood Drive 8-noon, Heartland Blood Mobile, SIGN UP HERE!

Apr. 30 Spring sport photos

May 2-3 Preschool Pentathlon during class time

May 5 Cinco de Mayo A joint celebration with San Pablo-Aurora, 10-12:30 PM, Engstrom Park, Batavia. Free tacos!

May 7 Last Spirit Day!

May 7 Immanuel Night at Portillo's Batavia

May 12 Confirmation Service 5:30 PM

May 14-15 G7/8 Class Trip Dearborn, Michigan (students are due to return by noon on May 16

Jun. 18-22 Shipwrecked VBS at Immanuel! REGISTER HERE!

Field Day and Closing Worship

ILS was informed by the Batavia Park District that Big Woods Park will be unavailable for the last day of school due to renovations. Field Day and closing worship will be held at West Main Park instead. Here is the link for the West Main Park location.

Fermilab Science Adventur es Jun.-Aug. 2018

 

The Summer 2018  Science Adventures  class list, registration instructions and a downloadable registration form are available at http://ed.fnal.gov/sciadv

UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS

 

O UTDOOR FAMILY FAIR, JUN. 10, 2018, 1-4 PM 

This FREE family event will help you explore the outdoor world at Fermilab through hands-on exploration with nature. Visit the bison herd, net for pond critters, see how raptors see and so much more. Supported in part by  Fermilab Friends for Science Education , our affiliated not-for-profit organization. 

 

GET TO KNOW THE LEDERMAN SCIENCE CENTER

Explore Fermilab science from a kid's point of view! Bring the family for a guided tour of Lederman Science Center exhibits on the first Saturday of each month, 10 AM to noon. No registration is required.

 

FERMILAB SCIENCE ADVENTURES FACEBOOK GROUP

Facebook members: go to Fermilab Science Adventures and click "+ Join Group" on the top right. As a member, read and post questions and comments to the other members of this group and have online chats with other members.

 

SPREAD THE WORD  To be added to the e-mail notification list, contact [email protected] .

 

CONTACT PROGRAM STAFF

Spencer Pasero, Education and Public Outreach Manager,   [email protected]

Susan Dahl,  [email protected]