Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran

Staff Appreciation Week continues 😁 Thanks to the PTL for providing lunch from Billie's Grilled Cheese- yummy! Our parent volunteers who covered lunch and recess duties were amazing too! #blessed

They say that “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!" Dress up like your teacher or another staff member tomorrow for Twin Day during #StaffAppreciationWeek2024 🌟

It's day 7 of our countdown to the Last Day and Closing Service! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown

Staff Appreciation Week- Day 1, Chalk the Walk 😃😁🙂 Thanks to everyone for the awesome messages! Can't wait to celebrate our team all week! #TeamEF

We can't wait to hear all the funny jokes and stories tomorrow for Joke Day during #StaffAppreciationWeek2024 🌟😂🤣😂🤣

It's the last Wendy's night of the school year! We hope you can enjoy some Wendy's food tonight, 5-8pm to help support our school!

We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service in the month of May by meeting all our 8th graders! Meet number six of sixteen! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown

Our 5th eighth grader as we count down to the Last Day and Closing Service! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown

🌟Meet Heather Haug🌟 👋Let’s greet Mrs. Haug, our hardworking First Grade Teacher with 21+ years of experience at Emmanuel-Faith! What does Heather love most about her position? It's building strong relationships with students, families, and staff while helping students learn and grow in a Christ-centered environment. 📚🌿 Heather always had a passion for teaching, which led her to Emmanuel-Faith in January 2002. Despite initial plans for a short-term role, she found her calling and has been a cornerstone of our educational family ever since. She also recently earned her Masters of Education in Literacy Emphasis & Reading Specialist Endorsement in December 2023 from Concordia University. 🏫✨ In her family life, Heather resides in Stromsburg and is a proud mom to two young men, Zach and Sam. Zach is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at Wayne State, while Sam excels in academics and robotics at Cross County High School. 🚓🤖 Let's celebrate Heather's dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering a loving learning environment at Emmanuel-Faith! 👩‍🏫💖 #MeetOurTeam #TeamEF #TeacherLife

🌟Meet Rachel Cradick🌟 👋 Say hello to Mrs. Cradick, our wonderful 7th Grade Teacher with 21 years of experience at Emmanuel-Faith!  What does Rachel love most about her position? It's the joy of teaching her students, working with wonderful families, and integrating Christian discussions into everything she teaches. 📚🙏 Rachel is a native of York and returned after her husband's Army service. She started teaching part-time in 8th grade before transitioning to full-time in 7th grade. She also taught at Benedict and Cross County for a few years. 🏫 In her family life, Rachel cherishes moments with her husband, Tim; children, Ethan, Paige, and Lucas; and her beloved dog, Lacy. They enjoy playing board games and creating lasting memories together. 🎲🐶 Let's appreciate Rachel's dedication to education and her commitment to nurturing young minds in a faith-filled environment! 👩‍🏫💖 #MeetOurTeam #TeamEF #TeacherLife

We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service to meet the 8th Graders - here's number four! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown

🌟 Come "Chalk the Walk" anytime this weekend to show our teachers and staff some love for #StaffAppreciationWeek2024 🌟 #TeamEF

We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service in the month of May! Here's our 3rd eighth grader! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown

We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service! Meet 8th Grader number two! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown

Kindergarteners celebrated Earth Day by picking up trash around school. Thanks for helping to keep God's creation litter-free! 🌎♻️

We're counting down to the Last Day and Closing Service - 16 eighth graders to meet! #TeamEF #MeetOur8thGraders #8thGradeCountDown

Next week is teacher and staff appreciation week! Our PTL Officers have planned lots of fun ways for students and families to say "thank you" to our awesome staff! ✨👩‍🏫🍎 #TeamEF #StaffAppreciationWeek2024

Mr. Wellmann got a colorful surprise today! 😄🎉 In honor of Principal Day our PTL, along with students and staff, showered our wonderful principal with sticky notes of appreciation. Here's to you, Mr. Wellmann, for all you do for our school community! 🙌 #TeamEF #PrincipalDay

Please see the attached information about the Color Run. Register online or pick up a paper registration form in the office!

🌟Meet Richard Foster🌟 Meet Mr. Foster, or Dick, our generous Volunteer Custodian at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School! Mr. Foster has been lending his helping hand since 2007, starting back when Eldon Eklund was the custodian. He comes whenever the weather and his health will allow! 🧹 👨‍🔧 What does he love most about his role? It's all about the kids and the joy of volunteering to stay active and assist wherever needed. Before his time here, Mr. Foster spent nearly 50 years in the hardware business, working with True Value and then Ace. 🛠️ He's also deeply involved in community service, driving donations to Orphan Grain Train about once a month and helping out at Wessels Living History Farm. Dick’s brother, Bill, lives in Stanton, NE; and his sister, Jane, is at Willowbrook Assisted Living. He enjoys outdoor activities like working in the yard and taking peaceful walks. 🌳 Let's give a round of applause to Dick Foster for his unwavering dedication and commitment to our church community! 👏 #MeetOurTeam #VolunteerAppreciation #TeamEF✨👨‍🔧