Enrichment

Our school is involved in mission projects throughout the school year. Some of our mission projects support local organizations while others support projects throughout the world.

Hearts for Jesus

Each winter we partner with many other Lutheran schools in the Michigan District to support selected ministries. Students learn about a need and we find creative ways to engage the students in each project.

Immanuel Student Council is made up of two elected students from each homeroom in 5th-8th grade.

• The Student Council members are elected by their homeroom classmates in early September.
• A monthly meeting is held with the administration of the school to discuss ways to improve the school, build school spirit, plan service projects, and to bring the concerns of the students to the principal.
• A monthly bagel sale by the Student Council is held to raise funds to purchase an item each year that will enhance the learning environment of the school for all students.

Here at Immanuel, we stress the importance of the culture of kindness and spreading Jesus love to everyone we meet! The 412 Club is an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills and to demonstrate to others their commitment to kindness.

Our 6th – 8th grade students can choose from a variety of electives during the Elective Period on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. They can choose from the following –

• Ensemble Choir
• Advanced Band
• Handbells
• Graphics
• Speech/Drama
• Spanish
• Intro to Forensic Science
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Advanced Computers
• World News
• Music Appreciation
• Design/Creative Media
• Advanced Art
• Life Skills
• Money Matters

Our top 5th – 8th grade spellers compete in our school Spelling Bee. Immanuel is part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee program. The winner of our school Spelling Bee goes on to participate in the Macomb Daily Regional Spelling Bee with the chance to advance to state and national bees.

Our top 4th – 8th graders compete in the annual Geo Bee as they test their geography knowledge in the national competition through the National Geographic Bee. The winner of our school Geo Bee takes a written geography test with the chance to qualify for the state Geo Bee.

Our 7th grade students participate in this annual class through the Macomb County Marine Division. Students earn their Boater’s Safety License through this program as they learn about how to be safe on the water. If students get a 100% on their Boater’s Safety Exam, they get to spend a day out at the Macomb County Marine Division.

Our Students Give Back

An education at Immanuel extends beyond the physical walls of the school building. It is important for students to learn to serve their community in Macomb, across the country, and around the world. Our students find ways to serve in a variety of ways –

Service Projects during National Lutheran Schools Week

• Visit nursing home and play bingo with seniors
• Visit and play games with adults with disabilities at SRI
• Visit area schools to read books and play games with students with special needs
• Collect items for care packages for our military overseas
• Collect books for children in foster care

Our Community

• Our 1st grade visits Church of Christ Nursing Home each year to sing and share gifts

Our Church

• Our preschool – 8th grade collects food items for Immanuel’s Food Pantry, especially our Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets.
• Our choirs sing to our senior citizen members and senior citizens from the Rose Senior Living Center each month.
• Our 5th grade students pack the Easter eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt

Our 5th grade students participate in this annual 10-week program though the Macomb County Sherriff’s Office. The class is taught one day a week and is followed by a graduation ceremony. DARE focuses on alcohol and drug awareness, healthy decisions, identifying and resisting peer pressure, bullying, cyber-bullying, prescription and over the counter drugs, and taking charge of one’s own life.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the Immanuel School Safety Patrol is to enhance the drop-off experience for our students and parents.  In addition, this program promotes the development of leadership skills, citizenship knowledge, and kindness qualities for all safety patrol members.

General Duties of Safety Patrol Members

1. Assist other students in following the safety rules.
2. Model examples of positive, respectful, and kind behavior toward parents and other students.
3. Hold doors for students entering the building and/or assist them with their belongings.
4. Proudly wear and care for School Safety Patrol belt and badge.
5. Other potential duties, as the program develops.

Requirements to be a Safety Patrol Member

1. 6th, 7th, or 8th grader
2. Parent consent and completed sign-up form
3. Willing and able to commit to patrol shift(s), at least once-a-week from 7:45 am – 8:10 am
4. Model of positive, respectful, and kind choices and behavior
5. Punctual and good attendance

Safety Patrol Members will receive:

1. Training on the instructions, guidelines, and procedures for a quality Patrol.
2. The honor of being a school leader and helping other students and parents.
3. Potential treats/awards throughout the school year.
4. End of the year celebration upon successful completion of duties.

Leadership Structure

• Advisor – Mrs. Kelly Prisby
• Co-Advisor – Mr. Jeff Warren
• Squad Leaders – To be determined

School Play – Our 7th and 8th grade students put on a production each year complete with setting, costumes, and a backstage crew.

Plays and Musicals – Our lower elementary puts on a play on a rotating basis which includes multiple grades.

Field trips to local venues are scheduled for each grade to extend and enhance the learning that takes place in our school setting.

Visit our Teacher Pages for our current field trip plans.

Each year our 7th grade students spend 3 days, 2 nights at the Sherman Lake YMCA in Augusta, MI. Students are taught in small groups of twelve to fourteen where the emphasis is on learning by doing. Students are given responsibilities and challenges that promote high self esteem, respect, and cooperation. Teachers take an active role in supervision and participation in activities.

Each year our 8th grade students go take a 5-day trip to Washington D.C., Virginia, and Gettysburg, PA.