Welcome back, Bobcats!
2026-2027
This year, we focus and reflect on the theme, “OVERFLOWING WITH HOPE,” inspired by our theme verse for the year:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
School Supply Lists
Important Next Steps
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Submit your child’s t-shirt size for his/her complimentary Verse of the Year T-shirt and order additional shirts by July 31. CLICK HERE
Sign up with your child’s teacher for the conference on August 17. CLICK HERE
Sign up to be a Room Parent for your child’s class. CLICK HERE
Register and order lunch for your student(s) from Marla’s Lunch by following the steps listed below (optional)
CLICK HEREto see the rotating restaurant options, register, and order from Marlas Lunch as early as August 8
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Submit your child’s t-shirt size for his/her complimentary Verse of the Year T-shirt and order additional shirts by July 31. CLICK HERE
Sign up with your child’s teacher for the conference on August 17. CLICK HERE
Sign up to be a Room Parent for your child’s class. CLICK HERE
Register and order lunch for your student(s) from Marla’s Lunch by following the steps listed below (optional)
CLICK HERE to see the rotating restaurant options, register, and order from Marlas Lunch as early as August 8.
Learn more about our band program and register your student. CLICK HERE
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Submit your child’s t-shirt size for his/her complimentary Verse of the Year T-shirt and order additional shirts by July 31. CLICK HERE
Complete the attached form to order your middle school student’s P.E. uniform. Email completed forms to hdroz@ilcp.org or turn in paper copies to the school office by July 31. CLICK HERE
Sign up to be a Room Parent for your child’s class. CLICK HERE
Register and order lunch for your student(s) from Marla’s Lunch by following the steps listed below (optional)
CLICK HEREto see the rotating restaurant options, register, and order from Marlas Lunch as early as August 8
Learn more about our band program and register your student. CLICK HERE
K-8 Required Forms
Please complete medical exams as necessary and submit all required medical forms before the first day of school (students cannot attend school until this requirement is met). Please complete them and submit them to the school office via hard copy or email to hdroz@ilcp.org. If forms are not submitted by August 17, Dr. Calendo will contact you to confirm that your student will not be eligible to start school on August 19.
IMPORTANT:
In order for forms and exams to be valid for 2026-2027, appointments must occur AFTER the following dates:
Eye Exam - December 31, 2025
Dental Exam - October 31, 2025
Health Exam - August 18, 2025
Eye Exam: Kindergarten, students new to ILS
Dental Exam: Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 6, students new to ILS
Health Exam/Immunization record: Kindergarten & Grade 6, students new to ILS (with Tdap booster and MCV vaccines)
Religious Exemption Form: Parents or legal guardians who are requesting a religious exemption to immunizations or examinations should complete the Religious Exemption Form and have it signed by a health care provider.
NEW: ALL STUDENT ATHLETES may submit a general health examination form in place of the previously required IHSA sports physical examination form.
Race and Ethnicity Data: All students new to ILS
Medication Administration Form: If your child has an EpiPen or for medication administered during school or during before/after school hours, including but not limited to analgesics and inhalers, ibuprofen, antacid tablets, etc.; please give the completed Medication Administration Form to the school office when dropping off clearly marked medication, with your child's name and instructions, in an appropriate pharmacy or over-the-counter container.
K-8 Extended School Supervision (ESS) Registration
If you plan to have any of your students attend ESS this school year, please fill out the registration form. The $50 registration fee will be billed through FACTS as an incidental fee once you complete and submit the ESS registration form.
Download the attached form.
Complete. Sign and date the form.
Save the completed form.
Email the completed form to hdroz@ilcp.org
We look forward to meeting families at these events!
Dates to remember:
Monday, August 17
K-5 Meet the Teacher (sign up HERE)
Under the Sea Scoops Ice Cream fundraiser from 10:15am—6:00pm
Middle School Locker Setup from 5:00-6:00pm
Mandatory meeting for Room Parents from 5:30pm-6:00pm.
Mandatory parent/student meeting for students interested in ANY athletics programs (Volleyball, Basketball, Track) at 6:00pm
Fall Athletics Meetings (Volleyball) immediately following general athletics meeting
We are in need of a Cross Country coach with weekday availability between 3:00-4:30pm. If you are interested, please contact Joel Moritz at jmoritz@ilcp.org.
Tuesday, August 18
Volleyball - Come try it out!
9:00am-11:00am - Girls (Grades 6-8)
11:00am-1:00pm - Boys (Grades 6-8)
Mandatory Musical Workshop from 1:15pm-3:15pm for any 3rd-8th Grade students interested in our fall musical: The Little Mermaid Jr. RSVP HERE
Wednesday, August 19
Grades K-8 First Day of School (dismissal at 11:00am, NO ESS)
First chapel of the year at 8:30am
Sunday, August 23
Backpacks, Blessings, and BBQ at the Bandshell at 10:30am
Thursday, August 27
McTeacher Night from 4:00-7:00pm at McDonalds on Rand Road in Palatine
Thursday, September 10
K-8 Back to School Night for Parents/Guardians only from 5:30-7:30pm
Meet our new staff!
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I am excited to join the Immanuel Lutheran community. I believe deeply in faith and family. I grew up in a loving Christian home with seven siblings. My husband, Tom, and I are blessed with four children and two grandchildren. We enjoy spending time together—hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling.
I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in accountancy and began my career as a CPA. I was blessed with the gift of staying home to raise our children. When our youngest two children attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Mount Prospect, I accepted an aide position and discovered my true calling in the classroom.
I served for thirteen years at St. Paul Lutheran School in roles including classroom aide, middle-school resource math teacher, and resource teacher. In the 2025–2026 school year, I supported 45 students. The greatest reward for me is watching a student overcome a challenge and seeing the pride that shines from their success. It is a priceless opportunity to work with students and the fun and joy they bring to every moment. I look forward to serving the Immanuel Lutheran family with care, faith, and a heart for each child.
Eileen Mantych
First Grade Classroom Aide, K-8 Resource Aide
Barb Olsson
Middle School Maternity Substitute Teacher
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Barb Olsson is a follower of Jesus Christ, married to her awesome husband Dave for 36 years, mom to four grown kids, and Grammy to two sweeties! She has been an educator her whole life— teaching high school in New York and junior high in Illinois, and most recently substitute teaching in Crystal Lake.
When she is not visiting her kids, you can find her gardening, tending her chickens, or walking her dog Cooper.
She will be at the Locker Launch to meet MS students and families.