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Immanuel Lutheran School
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Freeport, Illinois 61032 NOTE: SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Information about re-registration for the 2010-2011 school year was mailed Feb 12, 2010. If you have not received your packet or know someone who would be interested in attending Immanuel Lutheran School, please call the school. Our current students have until March 15th to secure their enrollment and get their registration fee credited to their first month’s tuition. After March 15th, our enrollment is open to the public. Click here for more info. |
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Volume V11 Issue VII Newsletter February 25, 2010 A New Playground is in Our Future We've got more children than we had a few years ago. Therefore, we need additional playground equipment. The present climber is a wooden structure built twenty years ago. It won't last much longer. Those are some of the main reasons behind the drive for a new playground structure. When fifty children descend upon the playground, they can take over a lot of equipment quickly. That's a good thing. That's why we have the structures. Two full classes going out for recess together could bring that many children. And they love the play equipment. The wooden climber was built on a volunteer day in May, 1990. Lots of parents got together and put it together on a Saturday. Some of those parents are now grandparents. Wood splinters and cracks. The slide is pulling away from the structure. The climber was moved from one place to another when the parking lot was added onto, so the original piece had to be cut down. It's time for a new piece. Our metal pieces last for generations without much wear. The swings, merry-go-round, and two of the climbers were moved from the Chicago Avenue school when Immanuel moved in 1984. The swings were moved again and another bank was added when the parking lot was reconfigured. Metal pieces are sturdier and last longer, and that lends to greater safety. The play piece that is being considered will be like the ones in many city parks and school play lots. It will have multiple play forms in an expansive design. It will be tubular metal with some plastic pieces. The whole playground may move again, this time near the new shed east of the parking lot. Immanuel owns the corn field surrounding the school, so we have the room. Traffic will not be allowed in the east lot when children will be at play. A committee made up of PTL officers and interested persons is collecting ideas and working on funding. Some memorial gifts have been designated. A spring ice cream social or outdoor fair is being planned. The general community is sure to hear more about this project. Many families have commented on their desire for this structure. It will be exciting to watch it happen. Immanuel Families are Generous Givers Between chapel offerings and special collections, Immanuel families give thousands of dollars to the needy each year. Those chapel offerings add up. The pennies, quarters, and occasionally dollars add up to several hundred dollars each month. A committee of teachers, headed by Miss Glandorf, research charities and designate the offerings each month. Miss Glandorf explains where the student gifts go. The committee tries to include local, national, and international charities. Some of the charities are affiliated with the Lutheran Church denomination, and some are not. Some are strictly humanitarian, and some are primarily mission; some are a mixture of both. Discussing these charities at chapel and in the classrooms really opens up the eyes of the children to the needs of others. Many of the organizations that we support send media that explains their group. "Groundwork Guatemala" was our December mission. Former Immanuel kindergarten teacher Mrs. Ginny Holmes is there working with this group. She emailed us a PowerPoint presentation that the kids saw. They were amazed that children were actually living in and off of the dumps in Central America. Our January offerings went to "Smile Train." Their YouTube feature was very moving. Inexpensive operations to fix cleft palates change lives. Children become more grateful for what they have, and they learn empathy for others through the education that goes with these collections. Special item collections take place from time to time. On our 100th Day of School, non-perishable food items were collected for the Freeport Salvation Army. We were hoping for 100 items, but we got closer to 150. Immanuel Church and School, as well as many Freeport residents not affiliated with Immanuel, collected so many items for Haiti relief that a truck had to be hired. Lutheran Church Charities sent a small truck to pick up the thousands of items collected. Cases of water, food, and medical supplies were among the items collected. We've heard that the items have already arrived in Haiti. A "socks and undies" collection for the local needy is expected this spring. The Math-a-thon is an event that raises money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis. These charities are so worthy. The change adds up. The dollars make huge impacts. The children learn empathy. Hopefully they learn to appreciate what they have. Most importantly, the gifts have such an impact that they change lives and save lives. 2009-2010 Chapel Offerings September $444.20 Biloxi trip October $300.07 FACC –local food pantry November $610.76 Bible Sticks/Faith Comes by Hearing – 24 sticks December $399.23 Ginny Holmes/Groundwork Guatemala January $375.00 Smile Train (amount triple because of coupon $1,125) February $1265.88 Hearts for Jesus Classroom News Preschool 3 – The 3 year olds have been so busy learning about Day 5 of Creation, when God created sea creatures and birds. They learned many facts about both. They enjoyed having a Valentine’s Day Party! They ate lots of good snacks as well as handed out their Valentines. They were all so excited to open their own bags to find the goodies their friends had left them. It sure has been a busy month! Preschool 4 – The 4 year olds were disappointed the groundhog saw his shadow, even though none of them could find shadows outside on that day. The children compared basketballs and footballs and played games with both of them. The boys and girls had their own Superbowl game between the Saints and the Colts and they tied! The children made a graph of their guesses about which team would really win, and most of the boys and girls picked the Saints. The children choose a new letter to learn about each week and they are close to knowing all of the letters. The boys and girls have also been learning about famous Americans, especially presidents. Kindergarten –It was incredible to see 100 people in the kindergarten classroom!! The kindergarteners had a lot of fun hosting the 100th day of school party, and collecting more than 100 items to send to the Salvation Army. The class also enjoyed celebrating Ground Hog’s Day, learning about shadows, and President’s Day. They thought George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were very interesting presidents, and wanted to learn more about the others. The class has been doing a great job telling time on the hour and half hour. Now they know when it is time for gym, music, and computer! The kindergarteners have done a super job learning to read, and enjoy working in their reading groups. The children look forward to listening and discussing the book What Would Jesus Do? each day. Grade 1 – In math, the first graders are working on skip counting by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s. They are also working on ones and tens place value. Our new English unit is on adjectives. Our theme in religion is on “changes”. This unit reminds us of the changes God makes in our lives. Daily our lives are changed by the many blessings God pours on us, spiritually and physically. Grade 2 - The second-graders are learning about this great big earth that God made. They are learning about the north and south poles, the equator, the continents and the oceans. The students are learning about some of the miracles that Jesus did while he was living on earth. They have learned that the first miracle that Jesus performed was turning water into wine. Many people were able to see God’s glory that day and strengthen their faith in Jesus as God’s son! The students have also read about Jesus feeding 5,000 people with a little boy’s lunch and the calming of a giant storm at sea. Many students have been successfully reading and completing Accelerated Reader tests! Good job! Grade 3 –Kudos to the third graders for increasing their reading of books due to the Accelerated Reading testing program the school is involved in this month! With all the students help our total points for the month have increased significantly. It has also been fun to join the second graders in a mini-unit on the Olympics. First they learned the history of the games and then concentrated on Team USA’s and Team Canada’s flags, national anthem, and some of the Olympians representing their countries in the various events. In math the class continues to add on factors to our multiplication books and are currently up to the times sevens. Young Author stories have also been started using brainstorming and character sketches. Next will be the first drafts that show our creative ideas. Grade 4 – The fourth graders continue to study the miracles of Jesus in religion. The class is learning about matter and weather in science and the Northeast Region in social studies. In math the students are working hard to understand division of larger numbers. This is a tough concept for many students. Please encourage a fourth grader if you see one. The class has been working hard to earn points for the Accelerated Reader Challenge. They are exploring a variety of books and authors as they word toward each week’s goal. The students have begun discussing Young Author and will be working on their stories very soon. Grade 5 – In religion class, the students are learning about King David and how he became king. Friendship, trust, and faithfulness to God are characteristics of David, and the students are learning how to apply that to their lives. In math the students are finishing the chapter on geometry. They have done a great job learning all of the new terms and applying all of them to shapes. The students have enjoyed the break from normal calculations in math. In reading the current theme is One Land, Many Trails. The students are reading stories about Sitting Bull, cowboys, and pioneers. The students are starting their Young Author stories. They have practiced story prompts and will now get a picture prompt and write a story based on the picture. It will be exciting to read their creative stories. The events leading up to the Revolutionary War are the topics for social studies. The students have learned about the French and Indian War, the Proclamation of 1763, and the taxes King George created to pay for the war. In science the students are learning about the earth. They have made volcanoes and are very excited to watch them erupt. They will also learn about rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels. The fifth graders continue to be great readers! It is so exciting to discuss new books and new characters with them! Grade 6 – The students are studying ratios, proportions, and scale in math class. “Weather” is the topic in earth science class. The students have built barometers, constructed snowflakes, and worked with pH in conjunction with this topic. In Language Arts the students have been challenging various classes to see who can get the most Accelerated Reader points. They lost to the fifth graders. They beat the seventh graders, and they were beaten by the eighth graders. This week they challenged themselves to see if they could get seventy-five points in a week. They lost. They also read Island of the Blue Dolphin, so that they would have more points. In English they just finished a chapter on capitalizations. They all have started their Young Author’s stories that are due in a week. It’s Olympic time, and the 6th grade history students are studying the Ancient Greeks, the originators of our Olympics. Grade 7— The students are studying percentages including discounts, simple interest, and percent of change. The “cell in action” is the topic in life science class. The students have examined plant and animal cells using microscopes and will be constructing a three dimensional model of an animal cell soon. In literature, the students are finishing up their novel study: Johnny Tremain. Their next lit unit will focus on poetry. In English they continue with their study of grammar focusing on nouns and pronouns. In history class, the students are finishing a unit of the American Revolution, which coincides with their novel study. Grade 8— In physical science, the students are studying the “nature of light”. They are learning about the electromagnetic spectrum and refraction and diffraction of light. In pre-algebra class, they are working with polygons and parallel and perpendicular lines. In literature, the students are finishing up their novel study: Across Five Aprils. Poetry will be the focus of their next unit. In English, they continue with their study of grammar focusing on nouns and 5 different types of pronouns. The 8th graders are amazing! Every one of them passed the state mandated Constitution Test on their first try. The test includes 100 questions about the Declaration of Independence, the Seven Original Articles of the Constitution, plus the 27 Amendments, the Illinois Constitution, and the Flag Code. Presently, they are writing letters to their congressmen about issues that concern them. A study of the US Civil War will coincide with their novel study. RUMMAGE SALE: Have you been looking at your children’s clothes and noting that many are getting too small? or you find ‘stuff’ you no longer need or want??? Remember Immanuel holds a rummage sale each June. The profits go to help those who are in need. Keep the week June 7-12 open to donate, set up or work the sale. News Worth Noting! Registration: Currently enrolled families have been mailed registration packets for the upcoming school year. The forms and $55 registration fees are due by March 15 before new children are accepted. Families must be current in their tuition payments to re-register. Sock Hop: Tuesday, March 9th, the PTL will hold its Sock Hop from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Kick off your shoes and bop the night away. The Chicken Dance, the Hokey Pokey, and Twist are the favorites that night. Families are asked to bring a 2 liter bottle of punch or pop, or a bag of chips to hare. Special thanks to parent Ron Halter for serving as disc jockey. IMMANUEL collects General Mills “Box Tops for Education” (we need that particular part), Campbell Soup product UPC symbols, and Kemp bottle lids to help with education opportunities for our students. Please deposit these items in the drawer stand near the pop dispenser or in the collection box in the church. Market Day: Orders are due March 19th. Forms are in a drawer located near the pop dispenser or order on line at their web site, www.marketday.com. Delivery is on March 23 from 3-5 pm in the school cafeteria. SCRIP is simply a word that means “Substitute money.” They are gift certificates to national and local businesses, purchased at face value and used at face value. Get a credit towards your tuition. Children Singing at Lenten Services: The children of Immanuel School are asked (not required) to sing at the Thursday, 6:30, services at Immanuel Lutheran Church according to the following schedule: February 25: Kindergarten; March 4: 1st and 2nd; March 11th : 3rd and 4th; March 18th: 5th, 6th, and 7th; and March 25th: 8th grade drama presentation. There will be a time of fellowship in the narthex after the services. The children will also perform the Wednesday prior during the 12:15 services. Culver’s Night: On Monday, March 1, the 8th graders will be working at Culver’s. 10% of the profits for that day and night will go to the 8th graders for their class trip. Diamond Dave’ Night: Wednesday, March 10, starting at 5 PM, the 8th graders will be working at Diamond Dave’s Restaurant. 10% of the profits for that evening will go to the 8th graders for their class trip. MEMBERSHIP CLASS: A new membership class for Immanuel Lutheran Church is beginning in pastor’s office on Sunday mornings from 9:15 – 10:15 am. The title of the booklet, a basic Bible and doctrine study, is “I Have Good News for You.” Completion of this class could lead to adult membership at Immanuel Church. Call 235-1993 (Pastor Schwichtenberg) for more information. Alice Schwichtenberg is the teacher. Parenting: The Early Years: Your children have more energy than you do. How do you guide that energy? Meet other parents with young children and discover God’s way of parenting. The group is meeting the 4th Wed from 6-8 pm in the fellowship hall. Contact Brian Elmer (815-233-5631) Parenting: The Teenage Years: They are growing up and getting older…now what do you do? Walk with other parents who are facing some of the same issues in parenting teenagers. They meet the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6 – 8 pm. Contact John Wichmann (815-233-0881) if you wish to join this study. TRI-STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The weekend on March 12, 13, and 14 is the 48th Annual Tri-State Basketball Tournament. Come to the school and enjoy watching our Lancers. Game times will be posted on the Immanuel web site. A cheerleading showing will take place in the gym at 4:30. A special worship service for the teams and fans will take place at 5:30. Delicious food will be served throughout the weekend. All are welcome. During the
week the students and staff will be participating in Spirit Week. Spirit
Week will involve dressing to a different theme each day. The themes are;
Come join the fun and fellowship Bitty Basketball: The kindergarten through 4th grade children will be playing basketball on Sunday afternoon, March 21, starting at 1 PM. They’ll practice during gym class, and on Saturday, March 20, before their big games on Sunday. If you can help coach or organize, please contact Athletic Director Larry Tigges by email (ltigges@immanuellutheranfreeport.com) or call 815-232-3511. Come and watch the play. You’ll have as much fun as the kids. Alumni Game: Are you a former Lancer? Alumni basketball is being planned for Friday, March 19. If you are interested, please contact Athletic Director, Larry Tigges (ltigges@immanuellutheranfreeport.com) or Principal Mike Welton (mwelton@immanuellutheranfreeport.com) by email or at 815-232-3511. It was so much fun last year. Let’s do it again! OUR
CENTRAL PURPOSE
Board
Meetings: The Board of
Christian Day School Education will meet on Wednesday, March 11th
at 5:00, in the library. Dan Medler is the Board of Ed director. The Board
of Christian Child Development Center will meet on Wednesday, March 17th at
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Parent Teacher League Sponsored Events 2009-2010 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PICNIC Tuesday, September 8, 6:00pm Come and get to know each other at our all-schoolpicnic at Krape Park. We will meet at the shelter by Kids’ Kastle. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Sloppy Joes and beverages will be provided. The merry-go-round will be open if you wish to purchase tickets. HOMECOMING PARADE Wednesday, September 30th, 5:00pm Join us in representing Immanuel Lutheran School in the Freeport High School Homecoming Parade. Wear your blue and gold and show your school spirit! UNITY HARVESTFEST BONFIRE & HAYRIDES Tuesday, October 13, 6:30—8:00 PM This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new families. Hayrides will take families around the campus. The bonfire will be in the field to the north of the school. Bring folding chairs and blankets. Children must be accompanied by an adult. SKATE NIGHT Tuesday, November 10, 6:00—8:00pm Join the party at Skate Station, located on Highway 20. Admission and regular skates are free to children, parents, and faculty. The concession stand and arcade games will be open. To ensure supervision and safety, children must be accompanied by an adult. CHILI DAY Saturday, November 14, 11:00am—6:00pm This annual event takes place in the gym and is chaired by our 7th and 8th grade families. The meal includes all-you-can-eat chili or hot dog, crackers, veggies, beverage, and dessert. BLIZZARD FUN NIGHT Tuesday, January 12, 6:30-8:00pm With or without a blizzard, join us for BINGO and lots of prizes! Following the games, visit the sundae bar and build your own blizzard with an assortment of delicious options. Don’t forget the whipped cream and cherry! FAMILY FUN SNOW DAY Saturday, January 9, 1:00—2:30pm Join us on the playground and hill for an afternoon of sledding and fun. Dress for the weather and bring your sleds and snowboards. Hot chocolate will be served. PANCAKE DAY Saturday, January 30, 7:00am—2:00pm This annual event takes place in the gym and is chaired by our 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade families. The meal includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, delicious sausage, applesauce, and choice of beverage. PTL FUN FAIR Tuesday, February 9, 6:30-8:00pm Welcome students and friends to our annual giant “carnival.” This event will be held in the school gymnasium. Games are free, and the children will earn tokens redeemable for free prizes. Take part in our Cake Walk and bring home a delicious treat! SOCK HOP Tuesday, March 9, 6:30—8:00pm Do the twist, the limbo, and the Chicken Dance! It’s “Sock Hop” Night! Join us in the gymnasium where a DJ will play all of the favorite tunes of the past several decades. So, put on some vintage attire and get rid of the shoes. There is no admission. A bag of snacks, two liter bottle of soda or a jug of juice per family would be much appreciated. Contests will be conducted throughout the evening and prizes will be awarded . Be there, or be square!TALENT SHOW Tuesday, April 13, 6:30—8:00 pm Musicians and actors will showcase their talents at this event. The Immanuel band, puppeteers, and vocal soloists are expected to entertain both young and old in the church fellowship hall. ACADEMIC & ART FAIR Tuesday, May 11, 6:30—8:00pm Students will exhibit their academic research projects and artwork in their classrooms. Come take a tour through the classrooms and see how God has gifted them.
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ESTABLISHED IN 1877
Daycare • Latchkey • Preschool • Kindergarten
- 8th grade
Immanuel Lutheran School provides education to
children from preschool through eighth grade. Our nationally accredited
school offers complete academic preparation for high school, as well as a
diverse sports and music program for boys and girls. The school is a
ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church and serves children of some 30 churches in
the Freeport area.
OPEN TO ALL DENOMINATIONS
GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
| OUR CENTRAL PURPOSE "Immanuel Lutheran School, a ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church, exists to call students into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to move them into active discipleship in a Christian congregation, and equip them to be effective witnesses in the community. Immanuel Lutheran School strives to direct the educational experiences of its students, while developing their talents to their greatest potentials, so that they may fulfill God's plan for service in our world." |
Mr.
Michael Welton
Principal, 6th, 7th, 8th grade Social Studies
Teacher
Mr. Welton came to Immanuel in Aug of 1988 as 7th and 8th grade teacher. He
earned his M.A. in Administration from Concordia, River Forest. He lives
in Lena with his wife, Sharon, and their two daughters.
Email the Principal at mwelton@immanuellutheranfreeport.com
STATEMENT OF
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Enrollment in Immanuel
Lutheran School and Christian Child Development Center is open to all
children desiring a Christian education who receive approval of the Boards
of Christian Education and Child Development.
Immanuel Lutheran School and Child Development Center do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in
its admission of students, their participation in athletic or other school
programs, or in the administration of the school or its policies.
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February 11, 2010
Dear Immanuel Families: We have been blessed. Our children are such great blessings. They mean more to us than any of our possessions. They are great gifts from God. Of course, they are also great responsibilities from God. Immanuel, too, has been blessed. We have been blessed by a strong presence in the community for over 130 years. Our staff is outstanding: professional, gifted, and dedicated. Our facility is exceptional, with the tools necessary to give our children the best educations possible. These are gifts from God. It has been a blessing to be able to educate your children this past year. We recognize the gift and the responsibility of being your child’s school. We hope to be able to serve you again next year. Please fill out the
re-registration forms and return them to school by Monday, March 15th.
ü Currently enrolled children and members of Immanuel Lutheran Church are guaranteed places for next year if they fill out the enrollment form and pay the $55 registration fee (which will be applied to their first month’s tuition payment) by Monday, March 15th. Families must be current in their present payments in order to register for next year. ü Siblings of currently enrolled children and members of other Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregations are next in the priority status and may also register through the 15th. ü After the previously listed groups have had the opportunity to enroll, the general public will be invited. Enrollment will be based on the date that the registration form and $55 fee are received. New students may register at any time, but places will not be guaranteed until after March 15th. New students who enroll through May 31st may use the $55 registration fee toward the first tuition payment. Those who register during summer break may not use the $55 registration fee toward their first tuition payment. Members of Immanuel Lutheran Church must request the active member tuition reduction utilizing the enclosed form. The requirements have not changed. (See the enclosed form and attendance record.) The Smart Tuition form is particularly important. Please review all information, correct as necessary and return with your registration form, along with the separate ‘choice’ form for families to make the choice of paying the book/supply fees as well as tech fees and PTL dues with the first tuition payment, or dividing the fee amounts among the other payments. Please review and return with the registration form. Since most families pay on-line, we are not having a final registration day in July to collect forms or fees. State law requires that the school copy an original birth certificate and keep that copy on file. This applies to all students. Immanuel equips students for lives of discipleship and service. Discipleship and service are traits God wants for all of us. We want to help you raise up your children in the ways they should go. We hope to be able to serve you again during the upcoming school year. In Christ, |
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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL 2010-2011 ANNUAL TUITION/FEE SCHEDULE OUR MISSION: Immanuel Lutheran School, a ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church, exists to call students into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to move them into active discipleship in a Christian congregation, and to equip them to be effective witnesses in the community. Immanuel Lutheran School strives to direct the educational experiences of its students, while developing their talents to their greatest potentials, so that they may fulfill God’s plan for service in our world. THE AVERAGE COST OF EDUCATING ONE FULL-TIME STUDENT: $5250
As part of the ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church, all children receive some tuition assistance. Therefore, the average cost is not the same as cost of tuition. Additionally, Immanuel Church has provided a building and grounds and many other necessary components of quality school program. ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND APPROVAL All fees will be paid
through the “Smart Tuition” program adopted by Immanuel Church & School. Pre-K Book/Supply
Fee Fees will not be pro-rated.
$ 55 Weekly Childcare Fee
$110.00 K-8
Book/Supply Fee Fees
including book, technology & PTL dues will not be pro-rated.
$190.00 Grades
K-8 Non-members of Immanuel Church Active Members of Immanuel
Church Parent-Teacher
League Dues (All Families)
$25.00
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