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December 11 Tuesday – Pancakes & Sausage

3:20 pm – Mad Science (Art Room)

12 Wednesday – Little Caesar’s Pizza

6:30 pm – Advent Service

(5th Grade, Ensemble Choir & Handbells)

13 Thursday – Hot Pretzel with Cheese

3:20 pm – Spanish (Computer Lab)

3:20 pm – Chess (Music Room)

6:00 pm – 7th & 8th Grade Play (Community Center)

14 Friday – Cheesy Nachos

4B & 4H to Michigan Science Center

15 Saturday

5:00 pm – Worship Service

16 Sunday

8:00 am – Worship Service

9:30 am – Worship Service

10:45 am – Worship Service (Chapel)

11:00 am – Worship Service

3:00 pm – Grand Opening Event

17 Monday – Pasta with Meat Sauce & Garlic Bread

3:20 pm – Generation Pound (Music Room)

3:20 pm – Let’s Code It! (Computer Lab)

18 Tuesday – Waffles & Sausage

Restaurant Night – Noodles & Co. (Hall Rd.)

Edition 19 3

December 11, 2018

Theme for 2018-2019

“Set An Example”

“Let no one despise you for your youth, but

set the believers an example in speech, in

conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

What’s New This Week ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Play by 7th & 8th Grade - Immanuel Lutheran Presents: Rumpelstiltskin: Private Eye Thursday, December 13th - 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm (Community Center) In this witty film noir fairytale spoof, Fairytale Land has been hit by a crime wave. The Three Bears’ home was broken into. The Three Little Pigs’ homes were destroyed. Now Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother is missing. The crimes seem unrelated, at least if you listen to those shady Grimm brothers. But could an evil mastermind be behind them all? Something punny is going on! Only detective Rumpelstiltskin and his wise-cracking partner Ugly Duckling can solve this wacky case.

CHARGERS SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB

We are happy to announce the new Immanuel Chargers Ski and Snowboard Club. Please see this flyer for additional information. If your child would like to ski or snowboard with their friends at Alpine Valley on one or more of the dates offered, please register by emailing Brandon MacKenzie at bemack00@yahoo.com by December 20, 2018.

HOOP THE PLANK SUCCESS Thank you to all that came out to the Hoop the Plank night! It was a great night of basketball and fun was had by all! If you would like to be part of the

planning for the next event or participate at the event we would love to have you join us! From games at halftime to Charlie the Charger there are many opportunities that fit your talents! The Boosters next meeting is Wednesday, January 16th at 6:30 pm.

Jan Williams – Kindergarten Teacher Immanuel has been blessed by Mrs. Williams teaching ministry for 30 years. Mrs. Williams has shared with us that she will be retiring at the end of this school year. Her ability to nurture and teach all kids with insight and wisdom is inspiring. More than anything, her love for Jesus has been shared with countless students, parents, and colleagues. We will be celebrating her ministry here at Immanuel this year and sending her off with our prayers and well-wishes as she enjoys her retirement with her husband, Al, their kids, and grandkids. Thank you, Mrs. Williams!

Jackie Kaniuk – Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Mrs. Kaniuk has been serving as a kindergarten assistant here at Immanuel for 19 years. Mrs. Kaniuk will be retiring from her teaching assistant position at the end of this school year. Mrs. Kaniuk has been a tremendous blessing to our kindergarten students, parents, teachers, and all of our staff. Her love for kids and a heart for serving the Lord has been amazing. We will be celebrating her ministry as well this year. Thank you, Mrs. Kaniuk!

RESTUARANT NIGHT – NOODLES & CO. – Tuesday, December 18th

It’s Immanuel Night at Noodles & Co! Don’t cook - dine out for a good cause! Present this flyer at check out for carry out or table service and Noodles & Company will donate 50% of proceeds back to our amazing school!

We need YOU, Immanuel! Use your “Noodle” to win a $20 Noodles & Co. gift card! Simply snap a selfie at Noodles & Co. at the event - post it to the Immanuel Facebook Event page using #immlutheran by 8pm - enjoy dinner while you wait to win! Two $20 gift card winners will be announced by 9pm. On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 mention Immanuel from 4 - 7pm. 15575 Hall Rd. Call in your carry out! 586.488.3628

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!!! Student News Broadcast - “Charger Cast”

What: Our very first LIVE Student News Broadcast called the “Charger Cast”

When: Tune in LIVE on Thursday, December 20th at 8:15am, and every Thursday following that school is in session

Where: You can connect to our livestream at home or at work (stay tuned for the link) Congratulations to the following 8th grade students who applied, auditioned, and were selected to lead this new student production:

Production Director: Makayla Little

Content Director: Anthony Roman

Tech Director: Lochlain Macfarlane

Audio Director: Grace Nassif

Rotating Student Anchors: Brianna Brozich, Annabelle Hunt, Lincoln Macfarlane, Elise Neumeyer, Rocco Roman, and Natalie Wargo

Script Writers: TBD – Auditions Still in Progress

Thank you especially to Pastor Nikolai, Production Manager, and also Miss Cardaris, Anchor Manager, for all their efforts in getting this production up and running!

FAMILY GAME NIGHT (Pre-8) Who : All Immanuel Families What : Family Board Game Night. We will have a small snack and many games set up. Bring a game, set it up, choose a game, play, enjoy time with friends and family. Where : Immanuel Community Center When : Friday, January 18th, from 6:30-8:00 pm

Will you be attending? Questions? Please RSVP to Mrs. Horvath at khorvath@immlutheran.org

KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE – 2019-2020 School Year

Wednesday, January 16h at 6:30 pm

If you have a child who will be in kindergarten next year or know of someone who has a child entering kindergarten next year, please join us or invite them to attend our Kindergarten Open House

Meet in the Worship Center

Presentations, tours, and application and enrollment information

Childcare will be available

Applications for 2019-2020 will be accepted that evening after the presentations have finished. (Registration Fee of $325 must accompany the application)

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE – Friday, January 25th 6:00 – 9:00 pm Dance the night away with the special guy in your life! Save the date. More information and registration link coming soon!

PRESCHOOL – 8TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE – for 2019-2020 School Year

Sunday, January 27th 1:00 – 3:00 pm Meet teachers and staff

Tours led by students and parents

Free food!

Application and enrollment information

NEW STUDENT REFERRAL - $325 Referral Discount Share with your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. why you value the education your child receives at Immanuel Lutheran School. A K-8 Immanuel family will receive a $325 discount on your child’s tuition if a new family enrolls their child(ren) in K-8 and names you as a referral.

Preschool News (586) 286-1940 Preschool Director – Janet Hilsabeck (jhilsabeck@immlutheran.org)

Preschool Assistant – Laurie Griffith (lgriffith@immlutheran.org)

Important Dates for the 2018-19 Preschool Year: December 20-January 6 – Christmas Break

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE – Friday, January 25th 6:00 – 9:00 pm Dance the night away with the special guy in your life! Save the date. More information and registration link coming soon!

Tiny Treasures We will begin a new session of Tiny Treasures in January. If you or someone you know is interested in this class for 2 year olds and their parent/caregivers, please have them call or email Laurie (see above).

2019-20 Registration Registration will open for current and returning families and church members on February 19, 2019 at 11:30 am. Information packets and forms will be sent home in January. You can let your friends and neighbors know that we will open registration to the community on February 25th at 8:30. If they are interested in more info or a tour, please have them call the office or email Laurie lgriffith@immlutheran.org.

Grand Opening Celebration Sunday, December 16th – Grand Opening Event 3:00 – 6:00 pm We want to celebrate with you! Join us for the grand opening of Immanuel’s new state-of-the-art school building & The Stomps Center. The Stomps center is a new, regulation-sized recreation facility that has been built for use by Immanuel and the Macomb community. We will have a short presentation to commemorate this historic event. After, join us for our Winter Carnival. Enjoy food, games, bounce house, balloon animals, face painting and much more! Everything is free and everyone is invited! Grand Opening Registration – click here Volunteer to help with the Grand Opening – click here

Kid’s Ministry Kid’s Ministry will begin again on January 13th. Classes are available for children ages 0-4th grade. Children ages 0-2 attend with a parent. Classes are free, and you can register online here.

Are you interested in learning more about the amazing gifts God gives to both young and old through baptism? Please join Janet Hilsabeck as she hosts Baptism Seminars on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The next scheduled seminar is Sunday, January 20, 9:30-10:30 am. All are welcome, regardless of Immanuel membership. For more details, contact Janet at (586) 286-1940.

FIRST TRIMESTER HONOR ROLL Congratulations to all the students who attained Honor Roll and High Honor Roll during the first trimester! We are adjusting our recognition of academic achievement and perfect attendance. Rather than recognizing students at the end of the year awards ceremony, we will now be recognizing the hard work and achievements of the students following each trimester as noted below. Our primary goal in doing so is to encourage and recognize students along their path of success throughout the year and focus on the learning process. We want celebrate these student achievements according to the following guidelines (per Parent Handbook): Honor Roll: To be on the Honor Roll, a student must have all A’s and B’s for the trimester. To be on the Honor Roll for the entire

school year, a student must have all A’s and B’s for all three trimesters.

4th – 5th Grade – Students on the Honor Roll will be recognized in the Charger Chatter after each trimester.

6th – 8th Grade – Students on the Honor Roll will be recognized in the Charger Chatter after each trimester and at the

yearend Honors Assembly.

High Honor Roll: To be on the Honor Roll, a student must have all A’s (A+, A, or A- ) for the trimester. To be on the High Honor

Roll for the entire school year, a student must have all A’s (A+, A, or A-) for all three trimesters.

4th – 5th Grade – Students on the High Honor Roll will be recognized in the Charger Chatter after each trimester.

6th – 8th Grade – Students on the High Honor Roll will be recognized in the Charger Chatter after each trimester and at

the yearend Honors Assembly.

Honor Roll 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Abigail Blickensdorf Nathan Blanchard Luna Beckett Reese Bartlett Lance Cody

Laura Blickensdorf Adaeze Ezenwa Roman Cody Katelyn Bujak Peyton Eason

Nina Cherry Justin Folarin Genevieve Comartin Bianca Cicchetti Aleesha Halas

Savannah Corsi Leah Frontera Caleb Corsi Ryan DeLaRosa Declan Happell

Kelsey Dellach Jonathan Gargaro Karis Frankland Lily Griskie Dakota Londo

Colin Frankland Grant Garner Charly Herr Arcael Gump Lincoln Macfarlane

Ella Griffith Abby Gorny Rebecca Luyeho Lennon Hansen Lochlain Macfarlane

Kenadie Hansen Emma Heilig Lucas MacKenzie Caleb Hofmeister Jonathan Mayhew

Skylar Hogan Addison Horvath Elise Mantay Madison Huck Grace Nassif

Olivia Kalaj Katelyn Hotchkiss Hailey McKee Lillian Kirchhoff Elise Neumeyer

Max Kamai Sawyer Hotchkiss Skylar Metro Makayla Little Anthony Roman

Eyan Kavulick Gianna Maceri Isaac Miller Claire McCrum Madison Sedmak

Addison Korns Madelyn Presby Ayden Mosey David Michalowicz Sophia Seymour

Aiden Messina Jacob Rizzo Evan O’Brien Connor O’Brien Lilyana Treash

Noah Mosey Emma Rosenow David Patton Lorelai O’Meara Natalie Wargo

Mackenzie Ottenbacher Anthony Serra Jacob Romatz Kara Powell

Micayla Pagel Cole Sprowitz Savannah Sedmak Brooke Pozzi

Jacob Piornack Aubrey Thumm Addison Sprowitz Luke Smith

Jessica Probst Katie Tuffy Jillian Theoret Zachary Sodergren

Christina Rosenow Alexander Wenzloff Chloe Vanopdenbosch Grace Watson

Bailey Ruggeri Kieran Whitlam

Benjamin Simeck Alexandria Wood

Addison Stepp

Avery Stepp

Tyler Vallone

Aidan Vermiglio

High Honor Roll 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Angelina Accuso Julia Berger Violet Anderegg Nathan Frontera Brianna Brozich

Peyton Carper Cole Bobcean Macey Griffith Catelyn Moldenhauer Madeline DiLella

Ayden Eason Kylie Craig Katelyn Jasky Jillian Probst Nicholas Fleser

Talina Gammo Peter DiLella John Kling Kayden Van Hevel Andrew Lansdale

Leighton Garner Logan Hotchkiss Cayden Maiorana Dan Manoliu

Christiana Hewines Brooklyn Koehn Nathan Munofo Rocco Roman

Malachi Horvath Makenzie Little Claire Shannon Joey Ruggeri

JoHanna Maiorana Braden Mackenzie Alyssa Sodergren Rhianna Ungerman

Leah Safran Troy Nguyen Logan Solo

Drew Starkey Xavier Roman Ben Stella

Nina Watson Keegan Sobilo Isabela Yacoub

Samantha Whitlam Jayce Van Hevel

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED Interested in substitute teaching at Immanuel? If you love kids and are interested in subbing here at Immanuel, please contact Mr. Neumeyer (jneumeyer@immlutheran.org or 586-286-7076). We are looking to add a few more subs to our sub list.

NEW!!! STUDENT BROADCASTING STUDIO

Immanuel will be launching its very own Student Broadcasting Studio in December! This news broadcast will air on livestream and ALL students and ALL parents/families are welcome to tune in and watch us LIVE! This newscast will be completely student led, comprised of student producers, camera operators, teleprompter operators, anchors, and script writers. Pastor Nikolai’s “Design and Creative Media” class will lead all the behind-the scenes technical work and we are holding auditions for anchors and script writers.

First Broadcast – Thursday, December 20th 8:15 am – Watch live with a link that will be coming soon! (Regularly

scheduled broadcasts will be on Thursdays at 8:15am.) We thank Pastor Nikolai for his commitment and passion for this project!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Daddy Daughter Dance – Friday, January 25th – Contact Sarah Rizzo or Carol Nelson

Auction – Interested in helping our Auction Team – Contact our Auction Team Coordinators – Amanda Kozolowski and Kelly Wargo at auction@immlutheran.org

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

With the holidays and break sneaking up quickly we wanted to remind parents that January begins a fresh set of After School Programs! Beat cabin fever with learning, fun, and making new friends in 2019. Don’t delay, register today! It’s not too late to join Chess! Chess - Music Room $125 1+ Session 2 - Dec 6, 13, 20 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14 Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome. There will also be a chess competition with prizes at the end of the session! REGISTER: www.LearningMeansFun.com/signup class code: IML12.6.18 STARTING IN JANUARY: MONDAYS - STEM programs ALL NEW - Computer Lab 1+ Robotics - Mighty Machines Jan 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 25 Mar 11, 18 $116 Projects include remote control cars, claws, cranes, and crawlers.. No previous experience is necessary. Each student will receive an award on the last day of the session, and have the opportunity to earn Energy Belts to demonstrate their learned skills! REGISTER: www.LearningMeansFun.com/signup code IML1.21.19 Ultimate FitDance - Music Room $75 1+ Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 25 Mar 11, 18 Ultimate DanceFit is a full -body workout that's actually fun. It's good for your heart, it makes you stronger, and it can help with balance, coordination, and gross motor skills! For this class we will fuse Generation POUND and DanceFit for an Ultimate DanceFit jam session. REGISTER: atrabilsy@yahoo.com TUESDAYS- Mad Science ALL NEW! - Art Room 1+ Mad Lab - Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 $110 Mad Science is back with popular hands-on fun, with new topics and materials! REGISTER: https://register.madscience.org/detroit/afterschool-register.aspx Self-Defense/Karate by Master Tong- Music Room $100 includes belt and board 1+ Session 2 - Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Ongoing - beginning - returning - get your next belt level! Hup Kwon Do methods of self-defense including blocks, punches, strikes, kicks and release techniques will be taught. Also, discipline, self-control and other Martial ways of respect and honor is stressed in every class. Students will be tested on the last day of the session and will be awarded a color belt for their effort if acceptable performance is shown. Students that participated in this class before will learn new and more advanced material. REGISTER: tongsma@att.net WEDNESDAYS - Mindful Flex & Flow for Kids - Music Room $85 with mat 2+ - Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Have fun learning to use your breath and movement; to be calm and more aware of how you are feeling, learn Scripture that helps you draw near to God when you feel low, and to experience Him more deeply. Kids will leave the session with their own mat and a flip book to help them remember what they’ve learned. REGISTER: stephanie@renewalyoga.com or 586.362.7800

Archery - Music Room $80 3+ Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Welcome to the wonderful world of Archery! Learn everything from the history of archery, safety, proper form and technique and equipment. Plenty of shooting will be provided. Students will learn Olympic T Form, scoring targets (NFAA and FITA), 3D and field archery and shot placement for hunting with a bow. Taught by USA Archery Coach L4NTS, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Pro-staff, and board member of the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education. REGISTER: jkdafret@comcast.net THURSDAYS - Art with Ms. Cardaris- Art Room K2 - Hands on Art - Jan 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar 7, 14 $75 Students will enjoy a variety of hands on art making techniques and will have sensory art experiences. Get your hands messy and enjoy all of the wonders of fine art! REGISTER: mcardaris@immlutheran.org Please contact Eileen Songer with any questions at esong32@yahoo.com or 216.536.6699.

Easy Ways to Help Raise Money for Immanuel (Pre-8)

Kroger Community Rewards Please enroll so your shopping continues to help Immanuel Lutheran School each time you go to Kroger!

www.krogercommunityrewards.com – click on Michigan and then click on ENROLL

Box Tops for Education Box Tops mean FREE MONEY for Immanuel! Each Box Top you clip is worth 10¢. We simply mail them in and they

cut us a check for the money! The cash adds up quickly, so start clipping!

LAND’S END – Immanuel Land’s End Uniform Shopping - link Here’s the direct link to our Immanuel Lutheran School shopping site through Land’s End

Uniforms.

OFFICE MAX/OFFICE DEPOT GIVES IMMANUEL 5% How Does It Work?

Present your school's 5% Back To Schools ID number (# 70051315) when you shop online, over the phone or at your neighborhood Office Depot store.

Office Depot will offer our school credits equal to 5% of the qualifying purchases.

For more information on the program, click here.

Tuesday

December 4, 2018

Wednesday December 5,

2018

Thursday December 6,

2018

Friday December 7,

2018

JVB Girls BB HOME Game

vs SPE

5:15

Practice

3:15 – 4:30

HOME Game

vs TU

5:15

HOOP the PLANK

vs SPM

5:15

JVA Girls BB No Practice Practice

3:15 – 4:30

AWAY Game

@ SJR

4:15

HOOP the PLANK

vs SPM 7:30

JVB Boys BB HOME Game

vs SPE

4:15

Practice

4:15 – 5:30

HOME Game

vs TU

4:15

HOOP the PLANK

vs SPM 4:15

JVA Boys BB Practice

6:45 – 8:00

Practice

4:15 – 5:30

AWAY Game

@ SJR

HOOP the PLANK

vs SPM

5:15 6:30

NOTE: LHN = Lutheran High School North, LHNW = Lutheran High Northwest, PS = Peace Shelby, TU = Trinity Utica TCT = Trinity Clinton Township, SPM = St. Peter Macomb, OSB = Our Shepard Birmingham, SJR = St. John Rochester, SJF = St. John Fraser, SPE = St. Peter Eastpointe Maps to Games – Click here for a list of locations and maps to all of our games Immanuel Athletic Handbook – Click here for information about our policies and guidelines regarding our athletic program here at Immanuel. League Standing - Click Here

Check-us out on Facebook for upcoming Boosters Events and Posts capturing our Athletes in action: Click Here

Fall Sports Parent Helper Sign-ups and Support for Immanuel Athletics: JV Basketball Signups 2018

On-line Shopping: - Flipgive - http://www.flipgive.com/f/683332 invite code: ZWZZM9 (Shop your favorite stores & a portion comes back to Immanuel Athletics)

Team Overall Record Results of Last Game

JVB Boys Basketball 1-6

JVB Girls Basketball 0-6 LHNW Tourney Results (0-2)

JVA Boys Basketball 6-4

JVA Girls Basketball 3-8 LHNW Tourney Results (2-2)

Tuesday, December 3rd – JVB Boys & Girls HOME vs St. Peter, Eastpointe

Athletic Department Representative Starkey/James

Concessions (JVB Boys) 4:00 – 5:15

Watson, Probst

Scoreboard Operator (JVB Boys) 4:00 – 5:15

Pendergrass, MacKenzie

Scorekeeper (JVB Boys) 4:00-5:15

Ayers

Concessions (JVB Girls) 5:00-6:30

Watson, Griffith

Scoreboard Operator (JVA Girls) 5:15-6:30

Corsi, Garner

Scorekeeper (JVB Girls) Carper

5:15-6:30

Clean up Crew (JVB Girls) 6:15 – 6:30

Kamai, Garner