~ News and Notes ~
February 12th, 2010
“Bear Fruit That Will Last”
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
What is an optical illusion? It’s a trick of the eye to see something not quite as it appears! In chapel this
week, Mr. Wunderlich gave each of the students a paper with an optical illusion. The Bible reading for the
chapel service focused on the transfiguration of Jesus, when Elijah and Moses appeared on the mountain
with Jesus. During the transfiguration of Jesus, his disciples got to see the full glory of Jesus, which was no
optical illusion!
One week remains for current families to re-enroll their children (1st through 8th grades) and take
advantage of a $25 discount per student on registration fees for next school year. In order to guarantee
your child’s spot for the next school year, it is very important that families fill out the re-enrollment forms.
Remember that these forms need to be filled out and returned by the close of the day on February 19th and
have the registration fee(s) paid by April 30th to receive the discount of $25 per child on their registration
fee. Unfortunately, there will be no exceptions. After February 19th, the registration fee will go back to the
regular charge of $150 per child. Contact the school office for forms or for more details.
Donations are still being accepted for the upcoming Dinner Auction, themed “Springtime in Paris”.
Donation forms and ticket reservation forms are both available on the table in the narthex. All school
families are encouraged to donate to the Dinner Auction with their time, their donations, or their presence at
the event – your help makes this evening a success!
Up for auction from our 3rd Grade ILS Classroom: Celebrate “Springtime in Washington”! There are
many items to enjoy right here in our quaint little
town. Enjoy dining at local restaurants, patronizing
our local businesses; drink wines and eat delicacies
made right here! Stay tuned for what this Classroom
Creation has to offer for you or bid together with your friends who come with you to the auction!
Also being auctioned at “Springtime in Paris” by our 5th Grade ILS Class: “I Spy DSi” Nintendo DSi.
Take photos with your game system and upload them to share on facebook. You can also play with the 11
different lenses to make your photo your own creation! Share photos with other
DSi users in the room and organize them in the built-in photo album. This newest
gadget also has a built-in microphone that allows you to record and altar your
voice. You can download DSiWare games and applications from the DSi shop.
Check it out on the web: http://www.nintendodsi.com/meet-dsi-explore.jsp Hours
of entertainment for you and your child. Perfect for a long road trip!
Parents of students in K – 6th grade, please remember that February 26th is the deadline for the Six Flags
Read to Succeed program. Students must turn in their record sheets to their teachers by 3:00 pm of that
day in order to receive their Six Flags tickets later in the spring.
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Next Sunday, February 21st, is when community families have a chance to “Experience Immanuel” at our
informal open house. Doors are open from 1:00 – 3:00 pm to give families the opportunity to tour the
school, visit with classroom teachers, talk with the principal, and learn more about the many items that ILS
has to offer. We need your help with recommendations and positive referrals – invite those you know to
stop by for a visit!
Through our recent box tops drive, we have already brought in just over 4,000 box tops, totaling $400 for
ILS! Thanks to everyone who has brought in Box Tops for our school. We encourage you to continue to
bring these in as the money raised from Box Tops directly benefits our students! Can we reach 6,000 box
tops by last week? With your help we can!
Mark your calendars now for Wednesday, March 10th as we celebrate Grandparents Day at ILS! Several
activities will be planned as we show our gratitude to our grandparents and as they see how much they are
appreciated and loved!
An early reminder – The Primary Choir (1st through 4th grades) will sing in both
worship services next Sunday, February 21st. I thought perhaps an early reminder
would be beneficial to some families. In January, only 7 singers came to the early
service. Perhaps you could give some thought to attending the early service this month if
your schedule is flexible. Remember – the date is next Sunday, February 21st. Hope to
see many of you there! ~ Miss Schultz
Congratulations to the 7th / 8th basketball team! The boys recently “brought home” the consolation
trophy from this weekend’s ILS tournament – well done, guys!
Sunday
February 14th
Monday
February 15th
Tuesday
February 16th
Wednesday
February 17th
Thursday
February 18th
8:00 am
Family
Worship
No School
3:00 – 4:30 pm
6th Girls BB
practice
8:00 am
Chapel Service
3:00 – 4:30 pm
6th Girls BB
practice
Presidents’
Day
9:30 am
Sunday School
and Bible Class
10:45 am
Family
Worship
6:00 pm
7th / 8th girls &
boys BB game
vs. Spring Bluff
(H)
12:00 pm
Worship
Service
Saturday
February 20th
6:00 pm
Family
Worship
6:00 pm
7th / 8th girls &
boys BB game
vs. Lourdes (A)
5:30 pm
Worship
Service
Happy
Valentine’s
Day
Future dates to note:
Ash
Wednesday
Friday
February 19th
7:00 pm
Worship
Service
Feb. 21
Feb. 26
Community Open House for ILS
MidQuarter Reports sent home
Adult Zany Game Night – On February 27th, all adults of the congregation and school parents are invited
to a fun-filled crazy game night starting at 7:00 pm. A variety of different and unique games are being
planned for this special evening of fun! Childcare will be provided if needed. The sign-up sheet is on the
red easel in the narthex. Please bring a snack, appetizer, or dessert to share with the group.
Tuition Late Fee Charges for February, which would normally apply after the close of the office on
Monday, February 15th, will be extended until February 16th, since we will be off school on Monday. If
you have not already paid your February tuition remember to have it in by the close of school on
Tuesday, February 16th to avoid a late fee.
Tryouts for the speaking parts and solos in the lower grade musical, "Arkeology", will be held the last
week of February. Tryout parts are available from their classroom teachers. We are also in need of some
animal costumes for the musical. If you have a costume for a cat, wolf, crocodile, sheep or lizard, please
let Mrs. Kaaz know as soon as possible. Thanks!
We continue to collect money for the families that have been affected by the earthquake in Haiti. This
will be a collaboration of efforts between the Sunday School classes at Christ Lutheran Church in Augusta
and the students at ILS! Collections can be dropped off in any one of the classrooms throughout February.
The following students had perfect Church and Sunday School attendance for the month of January:
Joshua Grellner-K, Abby Loesing-K, Lindsay Sprung-K, Lexi Sevener-1, Ian Nissen-1, Katie Bossaller-2,
Abby Brown-2, Kathryn Dennigmann-2, Benjamin Juengling-2, Annie Bossaller-3, David Walker-3, Lydia
Juengling-4, Lydia Lock-4, Liz Thompson-4, Riley Otten-5, Daniel Lock-6, Lyndsy Siedhoff-6, Tara
Bennight-7, Brendin Rogers-7, Meghan Walker-7, Katherine Craig-8, Brett Hagan-8; perfect Church
attendance: Jora Weaver-PK, Marissa Gau-K, Josh Lochmann-K, Gabrielle Woll-K, Spencer Coates-1,
Megan Siedhoff-1, Caroline Otten-1, Sara Krull-2, Lydia Otten-2, Garrison Hibbs-3, Evie Ince-3,
Dori Key-3, Jessica Quaethem-3, Keena Williams-3, Henry Ferguson-4, Emma Krajcir-4, Emily Pull-4,
Jace Backs-5, Sarah Bretzke-5, Christopher Grellner-5, Matthew Hoemann-5, Katie Ince-5, Meghan
Mauldin-5, Haley Woll-5, Lizzy Bone-6, Austin Husmann-6, Hannah Krajcir-6, Kolby Lang-6, Serenity
Montgomery-6, Wyatt Pohlmann-6, Blaine Vancil-6, Rachel Fredrick-7, Michael Ince-7, Jenna Rose
Backs-8, Austin Beers-8, Kristen Bretzke-8, Kassy Briggs-8, Billy Briggs-8, Brien Grim-8, Dakota
Hopkins-8, Nathan Mauldin-8; perfect Sunday School attendance: Ava Oelrichs-PK, Nathan Blocker-3,
Shannon Belsher-6,
Thank you to these volunteers at ILS this week: Basketball Coaches – Steve Bretzke, Tom Brinkmann,
Mark Hoemann, Jerry Backs, Robbi and Sam Eckman, Brian Lock, Marvin Sprick, Kierstyn Lang, Larry
Kloppe, Raenhard Wesselschmidt, Rick Kuddes; Computer Lab – Stacy Landers; Lunch Assistance –
Lynn Siedhoff, Laurie Pull; Recess Supervision – Jamie Puetz Jen Lochmann; Scrip – Angi Grellner,
Susan Mauldin; Preschool Assistance – Meg Becker; Kindergarten Volunteers – Meg Becker, Linda
Byrd, Kris Lacefield.