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Immanuel Lutheran School
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Embracing, Equipping, Engaging
This and That from Immanuel
Growing in the
Garden of
God’s Grace
January 14, 2011
Dear Immanuel family,
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Pankow, one of our graduating eighth graders. Alex recently won our school
spelling bee, and earned the top score on the Milwaukee Lutheran placement test. I asked him what he learned at Immanuel.
One of the things is not just taking the test on the information but actually learning it. The difference between homework and studying: homework is just what you have to do and studying is what makes you really learn and retain the information. The classes really
set you up for success in high school like science and history and especially math with the advanced program. History has special
projects for advanced group, too.
What opportunities have you had at Immanuel?
They kind of pushed me. The teachers don’t always show you the way to go but they point out the path, and by making mistakes you
find out the way to go. The teachers help you figure out what to do yourself but they don’t tell you what to do, just give you the tools
for what you do.
Sports gave me a great opportunity to test out what sports I like that I might play later in school or just for fun. There are no cuts so
you can try out any sport.
In addition to playing every sport, Alex has been in chess club, yearbook, and attended basketball camps in the summer.
I’ve been in cub scouts since first grade right here at Immanuel so I knew the kids and that helps. I’m working on my Eagle Scout
project. I’m looking for an opportunity to help at Immanuel, maybe something outdoors.
To see the entire interview, go to the “Links” tab.
In Christ,
Sharon Wallace
Spirit Week January 24th—January 28th
Monday
Pajama or Sweat Suit Day/Movie Day (Come to school in your pj’s and watch the “G” rated Disney movie
“Monsters Inc”. Bring your slippers, blankie, snuggies and teddy bears with you and enjoy the movie. We will watch
the movie in the gym at 9am.
Tuesday
Twin Day (Have you ever been embarrassed to come to school and find out that someone has the same shirt that
you have on? On this day you won’t have to be embarrassed! Get a group of people together and plan on dressing
exactly alike, maybe you want to wear the same outfit, the same colors or dress as your favorite teacher or
principal!
Wednesday
Hat Day (Wear your favorite hat to school! Be creative, how about Mickey Mouse ears or a construction hat? Re
member that it is a Christ Care day so we will still need to dress in chapel dress code and then we will be able to
wear our hats after Christ Care.
Thursday
Crazy/Clash Day (How many times have you come out of your room and your parents told you to change, that
your clothes don’t match. Worse yet, they told you, “I’m not letting you out in public dressed like that!” Well, today
you get to dress as “CRAZY” as you want! Plus, you even get to go out in public looking that way! Go crazy with
your hair and clothes! Be creative!
Friday
Spirit Day/Button Day (Show your school spirit and dress in school colors of red, white and black. Don’t forget
your Boosters Lions wear! Be sure to buy your team buttons ahead of time so that you can support your favorite girl
or boy basketball players. The pep rally will be on this day at 10:00am. Come and join the fun! GO LIONS!
School will dismiss at 11:30am on Friday the 28th
Spirit Wear button design winners:
1st place: Natalie Arnold
2nd place: jenna Melbye
3rd place: Catherine kroeninger
Be A Concession Supporter
Don’t forget to return your Concession Supporter sheet to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. We have started
the competition between the grades to see who can raise the most concession funds. For each $5 spent, your child’s
class will get a basketball added to their class. The class with the most basketballs will win a pizza party. Be a Concession Supporter and support our school. Thank You!!!
Basketball Tournament
Basketball Tournament will be held January 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th, in the Field House at Immanuel Lutheran. This
is the main fund raiser for the Immanuel Parent Teacher League. Profits go to support our music, and sports programs, gym equipment, library, general maintenance, etc. These are needs which are not met by our school budget. Please come
CHESS CLUB
There will be no Chess Club on Friday, January 28th. School will dismiss at 11:30am.
(Special note!) Could you please check your child’s backpack and snow stuff bag for the following items? A purple
and pink fleece lined knit hat and purple Lands End snow gloves. These items disappeared during chess club and
we’re hoping someone accidentally put them in the wrong bag. If found please call Tami Butler at 414 353-5314 or give to Jaime.
Singing Schedule
Grades 3 & 4 sing in the 8:00am worship service this Sunday, January 23rd. Please meet in the balcony at 7:45am.
Thank you!
Discover the Undetected Vision Problems that Affect Learning
In a special presentation to Immanuel Lutheran on Thursday, February 10, from 6:30-8:00pm, Dr. Kellye Knueppel will
discuss undetected vision problems and the critical link between vision and learning in her presentation “Vision Problems and Learning: Why Bright Students Struggle in School. Dr. Knueppel is a developmental optometrist at The Vision
Center. With offices in Madison and Brookfield, she has used vision therapy to help thousands of children and adults
whose learning skills were impaired due to vision problems. She’ll discuss:
How vision skills can affect your child’s learning
What types of symptoms your child may exhibit
How a vision problem affects different subjects like math and reading
What are the visual stressors in a classroom that may affect your child
The presentation will also include a Q & A session with Dr. Knueppel and hand-outs with more information on vision and learning.
There is no charge for the presentation, and it is open to the public.
Date:
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Location:
Immanuel Lutheran School
Time:
6:30-8:00pm
Recess Duty
Mon. Jan. 24
Tracy McCaughn
Thank you to the following people who are willing to take time
Tue. Jan. 25
Karen Grosenick
out of their busy schedules and help with recess duty!
Wed. Jan. 26
Tracy McCaughn
Please report to Mrs. Clinard, grade 3 at 11:45am.
Thur. Jan. 27
Karyn Pahule
Fri. Jan. 28
11:30am Early Dismissal
Spelling Bee
The following students participated in the Immanuel School Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 18th:
5th Grade
Ethan Pankow, Teddy Lontkowski, Evan Nolte
6th Grade
Holly Butler, Jeremy Lindstrom, Isaac Siegel
7th Grade
Justin Totsky, Jessie Isaacson, Noah Strand
8th Grade
Alex Pankow, Olivia Versteegh, Emily Gnan
Alternates
Caitlyn Kaelberer, Sydney Trudell, Eli Paul and Alex Crapser
We are proud to announce the winners!
1st Place
Alex Pankow
2nd Place
Noah Strand
3rd Place
Holly Butler
Immanuel Lutheran School 2011 Winter Fundraiser
This last week we began our winter fund raiser and we need everyone’s help to make it a success. We are again teaming up with Mr.
Z’s, a Wisconsin based company with outstanding products. Proceeds from this sale will put new ceilings in the Immanuel classrooms.
Each $2000 raised will buy one classroom ceiling. Please help us add computers to our library for the Grand Re-Opening this fall. No
order is too small, they ALL make a difference.
We will be taking orders from THE COOKIE FACTORY and “ SUZY’S CHEESECAKES” brochures.
Dates to remember
Sale ends: Monday, January 31st
Delivery: Tuesday, February 22nd Mark your calendars!
Sports Schedule
Friday, January 21
3-4:30pm
4:30-5:30pm
4/5/6 Girls Practice
8 Boys Scrimmage with St. Agnes
Saturday, January 22
9:30am
9:30am
11:30am
8 Boys @ MLHS #1
7 Boys @ Martin Luther
7/8 Girls @ Martin Luther
Monday, January 24
3-4:30pm
4:30-6pm
5:15pm
6:15pm
7:15pm
5/6 Boys Practice
7/8 Girls Practice
4/5 Girls @ Our Redeemer
6 Girls @ Our Redeemer
5/6 Boys @ Our Redeemer
Tuesday, January 25
No 5/6 Cheerleading
3-4:30pm
8 Boys Practice
4:30-6pm
7/8 Girls Practice
6-7:30pm
7 Boys Practice
Wednesday, January 26
Thursday, January 27
Friday, January 28
Saturday, January 29
Sunday, January 30
3-4:30pm
5/6 Cheerleading
3-4:30pm
5/6 Boys Practice
4:30-6pm
4/5/6 Girls Practice
4:30pm
8 Boys @ Zion
4:30pm
7/8 Girls @ Grace Menomonee Falls
5:30pm
7 Boys @ Zion
Immanuel PTL Basketball Tournament Begins
5:35pm
6/7 Boys Game
6:45pm
8 Boys Game
Band Plays Before 7:00pm Game
7:00pm
7/8 Girls Game
Tournament Continues
Tournament Concludes
Monday, January 31
3-4:30pm
5/6 Cheerleading
3-4:30pm
5/6 Boys Practice
4:30-6pm
7/8 Girls Practice
Tuesday, February 1
3-4:30pm
8 Boys Practice
6-7:30pm
7 Boys Practice
Wednesday, February 2
4:30-6pm
4/5/6 Girls Practice
6-7:30pm
7/8 Girls Practice
Thursday, February 3
3-4:30pm
5/6 Boys Practice
4:30-6pm
8 Boys Practice
6-7:30pm
7 Boys Practice
Friday, February 4
3-4:30pm
4/5/6 Girls Practice
Saturday, February 5
10:30am
7/8 Girls @ Zion
1:30pm
8 Boys @ Zion