Eagle Info*

Thu., Oct. 4, 2018

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other

up, just as in fact you are doing."

--1 Thessalonians 5:11, ILS theme verse for the 2018 2019 school year

Special Announcements

It's a four-way tie for October’s Spirit Day! Grades 1, 3, 4, and 6 tied with 100 percent participation! Eagle Pride!
Scholastic book order forms were sent home last week. Orders are due Thu., Oct. 11, using class code GMXY4.
Remember to go to ilsbatavia.org/parent_login and create a profile. This is your one-stop shop for school information. It includes important updates between weekly Eagle Info and links to other information critical of students and families. Simply click on the Parent Login tab and follow the prompts. Once your request is approved, you will be good to go. Questions? Contact the school office or Lori St.Vincent, communications director.

Immanuel Church Members:

Sun., Oct. 7, 12 NOON, FELLOWSHIP HALL

Join for this short but important meeting to discuss and possibly call a new director of youth ministries.

Student Council Elections

Congratulations to the following students elected as classroom representatives to the 2018 2019 ILS Student Council!

Grade 3 – Tate Rachow and Carly Talbot-Bowe

Grade 4 – Justin Black and Meadow Hughes

Grade 5 – Gabe Stein Rodrigues and Maddie Cassidy

Grade 6 – Mason Popp and Rebekah Dauksha

Grade 7 – Aidan Toner and Rose Davis

Grade 8 – Evan Roin and Peyton Rummel

Immanuel @ Barnes & Noble

Sat., Oct. 6, 9:30-Noon

Barnes and Noble, 102 Commons Dr., Geneva, is hosting a book fair with 15 percent of most purchases going to Immanuel Lutheran School when shoppers mention Immanuel or share one of these vouchers (electronic on Smartphone or tablet or hard copy) . The morning's schedule is shown below:

9:30-Noon Classroom Wish Lists will be available in the children's department
9:30-Noon Immanuel staff members will be wrapping gifts
9:30-Noon Mrs. Wert and Mrs. Bierlein will lead interactive STEM demonstrations
10 AM Mrs. Nelson will read 10 Little Pumpkins, by Lara Ede
10:20-11:30 AM Kids' Pumpkin Craft
10:45 AM Performance by Immanuel Lutheran School orchestra
11 AM Barnes & Noble National Story Hour
Noon Mrs. Laughlin will read a book

A follow-up online book fair will be held Oct. 7-10. Visit BN.com/bookfairs and use the book fair ID number 12396883 to participate.

Programs for Parents

Executive Functioning

Tue., Oct. 9, 8:45-10 AM in the youth room or Wed., Oct. 10, 6:30-8 PM in the sanctuary

Executive Functioning skills include a variety of interrelated abilities that help each of us manage time oriented tasks and monitor them. Effective budgeting of time and accurately assessing the demands of a task, along with an understanding of the variables that may impact these demands are key abilities. Initiation (starting), inhibition (stopping), and self-regulation (monitoring) of certain of these behaviors are also major skills. Finally, maintenance of focus and development of resiliency during stressful tasks, along with accurate appraisal of strengths and needs and development of a sense of a learning profile comprise this complex series of capabilities. Wanzenberg and Associates will share their vast knowledge in this area and help parents recognize when their children are effectively utilizing these skills and when helpful intervention might be considered. We regret childcare is not availa ble for the Wed. evening event.

We value your time, therefore the first 20 minutes of these sessions will give parents an opportunity to provide input the spending and event plans Immanuel's Parent-Teacher League is proposing for this school year. Proposed options for utilizing the proceeds of recent PTL fundraisers to enhance their child's educational experience at Immanuel and upcoming events for families will be presented for review and input.

Tough Talks

Sun., Oct. 7, 5:30-8:30 PM

Living in a Performance Driven Culture with Tweens & Teens

Please visit the St. Mark, St. Charles website here

for complete information on their

upcoming parenting seminar.

Employment Opportunities at Immanuel

We sadly share the news that school secretary Judy Nelson and bookkeeper Bonnie Dannenberg are leaving their positions with Immanuel. Judy has been a valued member of our staff for thirteen years and we wish her God's richest blessings in her new position. Bonnie has been on staff for only a little over one year, but has provided immense support in the financial area of our organization. We send our continuing prayers with Bonnie as she leaves to support a family member facing serious health issues.

Position: School Secretary

Working under the direction of the principal, this individual will provide secretarial support for the principal and faculty; greet and serve students, families, and guests; and, in cooperation with other staff, coordinate and implement the registration process.

Qualifications: At least 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalency certificate

Hours: Hours vary between 12 and 40 hours per week.

Reply by: Please provide resume and completed Immanuel paperwork by Wed., Oct. 10.

Position: Bookkeeper

Provide full accounting support to both the Church and School. Ensure timely and accurate entries of deposits, recording of transactions in the General Ledger, People, and Headmaster software. Prepare timely check disbursements in accounts payable. Oversee and implement bi-monthly payroll schedules. Verify monthly accounts balance and close each month. Prepare documents suitable to report the organization’s financial position to School and Church leadership and maintain required files.

Qualifications: Minimum two years of college, focus on accounting, or five years of experience in accounting

Hours: Fewer than 40 hours per week.

Reply by: Please provide resume and completed Immanuel paperwork by Wed., Oct. 17.

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.

Crop Hunger Walk

SAT., OCT. 13, 8 AM Bethlehem Lutheran Church St. Charles

Everyone is invited to walk in the 2018 Tri-Cities CROP Hunger Walk: organizing now! The walk benefits the Batavia Food Pantry, the Food Bank, the Salvation Army, and people worldwide. Interested? Contact Mary Jo Nottke at 630 699 6031 or [email protected].

A Mysterious Approach to Ministry Support

SAT., OCT. 13, 6 PM IN THE GYM

Enjoy an exciting and mysterious evening with friends and family while supporting Walcamp Outdoor Ministries and Retreat Center in Kingston, Illinois. The Murder Mystery Company provides a live professional troupe Who Dunnit crafted to be a one-of-a-kind experience. Everyone gets involved in the schemes concocted by this highly skilled mystery crew, and this party is guaranteed to have something for everyone!

Prior to learning the details of our featured mystery, Diamonds Are a Crook's Best Friend!, everyone will dine on a delicious barbeque pork dinner with all the trimmings and have the opportunity to learn a bit about Walcamp and the opportunities it provides.

Tickets are $30 per person, $150 for tables of six ($25 per person). To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit walcamp.org/page/who_dunnit_dinner or call the office at 815 784 5141, extension 111. Group tickets are available, but seating is limited, so order your tickets today!

Restaurant Night

Tue., Oct. 16, 4-8 PM at Chipotle

2902 Kirk Rd., Aurora

Flyer (click on image at right) must be mentioned or presented when ordering. Hard copies of this flyer are available in the church and school lobbies. NOTE: online orders will not be included in the fundraiser.

Mon., Nov. 12, all day! at Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe

2987 Kirk Rd., Aurora

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner at the Aurora Kirk Rd. Panera, and Immanuel earns on every purchase accompanied by this flyer . Each participant must present the flyer (either hard copy or electronic image on a Smartphone or tablet) to the cashier at the time of purchase for our group to get credit for the sale. We hope to see you there!

Avast Ye! Literacy Night is Coming Soon!

Tue., Oct. 23, 6:30 PM in the gym

Immanuel is celebrating literacy with a pirate themed evening of fun reading, writing, and other learning activities. The evening is designed to be especially enjoyable and enriching for children ages 3 through 8, but everyone is invited to attend! Mark your calendar and RSVP here for this free evening of family fun!

Batavia Mothers Club Coat Drive

Drop at Immanuel, Sep. 21-Oct. 5

Please help those in need in our community with donations of new or clean, 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. Immanuel Lutheran School is one of our drop off points. All items are donated to local charities and shelters. Questions? Please contact us at [email protected] .

Operation Christmas Child

Immanuel's annual Operation Christmas Child Packing Party last year provided more than 600 gift boxes for needy children across the globe! To be part of this huge effort to share the love of Jesus, please donate the following items during the month indicated...or at any time! Financial donations are also much appreciated as mailing costs have risen to $9 per box. Thank you so much for helping to support this great ministry! Mark your calendar for this year's Packing Party at 3:30 PM on Fri., Nov. 9.

October

WOW items (puzzles, games, Legos; toys for all ages that fit into shoe boxes)

November

Free Will: any of the above prior to party date

Shop and Share

ShopWithScrip ^® for 2018 2019

Raise money for ILCS and save money on everyday purchases! Shop with Scrip allows families to do both while purchasing items such as gas, groceries, and clothing. Retailers offer a rebate percentage; 55 percent of this rebate goes to ILCS and 45 percent is refunded to purchasers at the end of the school year. Email Mike Riddell with questions. The next order is due Mon., Oct. 8.

Visit shopwithscrip.com to see a list of retailers and use the enrollment code 96A591B555773 to sign up. Signing up for PrestoPay allows purchasers to receive gift cards immediately and with no need to write and drop off a check.

>>Click here for complete information, including 2018-2019 dates

Click on the image above and designate Immanuel as your charity!

Immanuel School Committee

Please reach out to the School Committee via the school office or through the School Comments group in the Parent Login section at ilsbatavia.org anytime with suggestions for improving Immanuel Lutheran School: Chairperson Judy Luetkens, Andrea Carroll, Larry Fass, Kendall Heetland, Sarah Murphy, and Erin Riddell.

Events

Live Calendar

2018 2019 Academic Calendar

Fri., Oct. 5 Chicago Steel Read with Rusty begins, details here and below.
Sat., Oct. 6 Immanuel @ Barnes & Noble Geneva 9:30-Noon
Mon., Oct. 8 School in session
Mon., Oct. 8 ShopWithScrip Orders Due
Tue., Oct. 9 Parenting Class: Executive Functioning 8:45 AM in the youth room
Wed., Oct. 10 Parenting Class: Executive Functioning 6:30 PM in the sanctuary
Wed., Oct. 10 G5 Service Trip to Holmstad 10:15 AM
Fri., Oct. 12 Fall Pep Rally wear spirit wear!
Thu., Oct. 11 Scholastic Book Orders Due
Tue., Oct. 16 Immanuel Night at Chipotle 4-8 PM at Chipotle 2902 Kirk Rd., Aurora
Fri., Oct. 19 No School
Tue., Oct. 23 Literacy Night 6:30-7:30 PM in the gym
Fri., Nov. 9 Operation Christmas Child Packing Party 3:30 PM
Mon., Nov. 12 Immanuel Day at Panera all day at the 2987 Kirk, Aurora location
Tue., Nov. 13 Parenting Class: Selfish or Joyful? 8:45 AM in the Sanctuary
Wed., Nov. 14 Parenting Class: Selfish or Joyful? 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary