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Another school year begins at Immanuel Lutheran on Wednesday, August 17^th!  This year, we begin our 148^th school year of providing Christian education to the Washington area!  Throughout this school year, continue to pray for the overall ministry that occurs at Immanuel, including:

• That the seed of faith is planted in the lives of our children and that it takes root in their hearts and grows strong
• That families stay committed to investing in their children’s spiritual and academic education
• That the teachers and staff members continue to be a blessing to families as they nurture and serve the children in their care

Registration for the 2011-2012 school year will be held the week of August 8^th for parents of Kindergarten through 8^th grade students.  Parents may attend during anytime between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on August 8^th through 11^th.  An evening registration meeting has been set for August 10^th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  It is extremely important that each family be represented.  If you are not available on these dates, please call the school office at 239-1636.  Orientation sessions for children entering Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten are scheduled for Tuesday, August 9^th at 10:00 am and another at 6:30 pm.

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The theme for the 2011 - 2012 school year is “Firmly Planted, Deeply Rooted, Growing Strong.” In a letter written to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul encourages them with the following words – “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:6-7). As we journey through this school year, we will explore these words of St.

Work on the new school office is coming together nicely.  Only four weeks of summer left and we are on target for having everything complete on this project in plenty of time before the start of school.  Drywall is almost all hung and the mudding and taping is nearly complete!  After the painting is done and new carpeting put in, the office will be ready for us to move in!  This photo shows the view of the new school office from the main entrance for the school.  In the photo is the new office window, where families and guests will stop by throughout the day. 

 The Washington Town and Country Fair Parade is right around the corner, held on Sunday, July 31^st!  The theme for the fair this year is "The Best Days of Summer".  This year, the Evangelism Committee has offered a free t-shirt to all students wanting to walk alongside and participate with the ILS float. The t-shirts will be tie-dyed and state "The Best Days of Immanuel – Building Strong Families". Students will be walking alongside the float playing summer games (water guns, Frisbees, etc.)  The fair parade starts around 4:30 pm, but an exact meeting time will be determined later.

This has been the summer for changes!  Not only is the construction of our new sanctuary going on as planned, but we are in the midst of several big changes at Immanuel Lutheran School!  This summer, we are busy:

1.  Relocating the school office into a larger space and at a more prominent location                                        

2.  Securing the school building so we will be a locked campus during the school day

3.  Renovating the existing staff workroom to allow for more efficient work space

The upper grade students of Immanuel Lutheran School have been working hard and are excited to present Beauty and the Beast Jr.  to the congregation and the Washington community.  This musical promises to be a wonderful event for the entire family.  While the same musical will be performed three different times, each performance will have a different emphasis. 

Immanuel Lutheran is now accepting applications for children entering Preschool through 8^th grade during the 2011-2012 school year! In addition, families that register a child for 1^st through 8^th grade for next year, return the enrollment form by February 18^th and pay the registration fee(s) by April 29^th will receive a discount of $25 per child on their registration fee. Contact the school office (636.239.1636) to request an enrollment packet or for more details.

Attention parents of children entering Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten: registration for the 2011-2012 school year will be held during the week of January 18^th. Parents should stop by the school office any day during the week between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm to register their child(ren). If you are unable to stop by the school during the school day, you may register during the evening on January 20^th, anytime between 5:30 and 7:00 pm. 

On January 13^th, ILS will host the St. Louis Cardinals “Doin’ It Right” program. We will have Joe Cunningham, former Cardinals First Baseman, along with Fredbird share the importance of staying positive throughout life. This assembly will be held in the gym beginning at 10:00 am. Parents and friends are encouraged to join us for this exciting morning!