Announcements 5/17/22
TUESDAY - FRIDAY: FINALS – NO LUNCH SERVED – BREAKFAST ONLY
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAY 17, 2022
TUESDAY - FRIDAY: FINALS – NO LUNCH SERVED – BREAKFAST ONLY
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any HS girl interested in playing golf in the fall please stop and see Mr. Walter on Thursday, May 19th immediately after finals in the arena. If you cannot stop and see him, please email Ms. Fisher at fishera@flhsemail.org.
Due to the cancellation of the HS Girls Soccer interest meeting for Monday, May 16th it will now be Thursday, May 19th at 11:30 am in the arena. We ask that any 8th grade or HS school girl interested in attending to please come to the meeting. Please contact Ms. Fisher with any questions.
Did you not get your high school yearbook? Stop by room 222 during lunch or after school to pick it up. Every student gets one, so don’t miss out!
Hi students! The FLNN crew would like to thank you for all of the interviews and participation in our broadcasts this year. If you would like to catch one, or any of our broadcasts this year ... click the links below.
https://www.crusaderchronicle.com/11924/showcase/senior-broadcast-may-162020/
Thank you ,
The Faith Lutheran News Network - FLNN
High School Boys Soccer Information Meeting
Who: Any 8th-11th grade boys interested in playing high school soccer
What: Short information meeting for the upcoming high school boys soccer season
When: Wednesday, May 18th, at 11:35 am
Where: Portable 64
HS SPORTS REMINDERS - 2022/2023
Register My Athlete: If you are planning on participating in High School Sports please complete your Register My Athlete "RMA" registration for the 2022/2023 school year ASAP. The website is as follows:
HS Sports Physicals:
--Up to date physicals are required for the 2022/2023 school year.
--All completed physicals must be uploaded into Register My Athlete for approval.
--Please make sure your physical will not expire before or during your child's respective sport season.
--Physicals expire 12 months from the date of the doctor's signature. Please see the following HS Sport Season Schedule.
--If your athlete's physical expires before or during their season, they will not be allowed to try out for a team. Example: You obtained a physical for your son or daughter on 11/10/21. It will not be valid for the 2022/2023 Fall Season since it expires during the season.
Physicals must be valid for your athlete's respective HS Sport Seasons:
Fall: Football - 8/1/22 - 11/19/22
Fall: Non Football Sports - 8/6/22 - 11/19/22
Winter: 11/12/22 - 2/25/23
Spring: 2/18/23 - 5/20/23
We recommend completing your student athlete's physical in June or July so it will be valid for the whole school year.
HS Sports Physical Forms: You can obtain current physical forms/instructions from Crusader Connect, Resources Page, under Sports Physicals. Please do not use the physical forms provided by the doctor's office. They are usually not current and will be rejected.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at: cindy.sideco@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425.
Any high school girl interested in playing volleyball this coming fall needs to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, May 18th in the arena at 11:05 am. Information covered will include summer workouts, tryouts and season expectations. Contact Coach Fisher with any questions or if you are unable to attend the meeting.
High School Praise Band is looking for bass players. If you have an interest in leading worship through music contact Mr. Pullmann ( pullmannp@flhsemail.org) or stop by room 328 with any questions.
MOCK TRIAL TRYOUTS - Faith’s nationally prominent and state champion Mock Trial will be conducting tryouts for the Fall season after school from May 9-16. The Mock teams plan on competing in Baltimore and Chicago next fall. Individual tryouts will be approximately 20 minutes. Contact Mr. Smith at whet.smith@flhsemail.org to schedule a time and get the topic for the tryouts. Current eight graders may try out. (5/17)
Interested in international travel for the 22-23 school year? Our two trip options were recently announced, and signups are now open. Register today to lock in your lowest price and reserve your spot- no payment necessary until June 1st. Talk to Mr. Klenz (alex.klenz@flhsemail.org) or Ms. Gieseke (giesekeg@flhsemail.org) for more information.
Find more information about itinerary specifics, cost, and registration details by following the links below:
Spring Break Trip 2023- South African Safari
Spring Break Trip 2023- South African Safari
A Midsummer Night's Dream auditions are happening May 17 and 18 beginning at 3:00. Sign-ups are on the call board in the CPAC lobby outside of Dr. Slater's office. You must prepare a 30 second comedic monologue from any Shakespeare play that is not A Midsummer Night's Dream. Please email Mr. Carosone at james.carosone@flhsemail.org with any questions.
High School:
Seniors and your laptops!
ALL senior laptops must be re-imaged. If you do not have your laptop checked and re-imaged by our IT department, you will not receive your diploma! You must have this final re-image done, even if you had the laptop re-imaged recently!
We are thrilled to offer those seniors that have been here at Faith for the full 4 years, the ability to keep your laptop at no charge. We will need to wipe and reimage your laptop (all your information will be gone). We HIGHLY recommend making a backup (using Time Machine or just copy the files important to you). If you do not do that or need help on how to do that, please come to the library and visit the tech support room. If you bring your external drive with you, we will be glad to teach you how to get your data saved from the laptop, but we will NOT backup your data.
Also, if you do not want your laptop, consider leaving it with us. We take your old laptop, refurbish it, and donate it to less fortunate schools, churches, shut-ins, elderly, and other organizations. It is a way to bless others. Just let us know at check-in what you would like to do. Last year we had students donate their laptops to help under-privileged, churches, schools, and charities!How cool is that?
If you return the laptop damaged or missing charger, you will be charged for those repairs.
As a senior, can I get my laptop if I have not been here the full 4 years?
Possibly, you might be able to. It will depend on the model and year you got the laptop. It will be decided on a case by case basis. The minimal cost is $250 if you want to purchase the laptop (there can be additional charges for different models and age). Your laptop will need to be re-imaged. If you have been here less than 3 years, purchasing the laptop is not an option.
This offer to purchase your laptop will not be offered to any other grade. This is a way we can bless the seniors.
Q: When you re-image my laptop, will all my photos and files be lost?
A: Yes, if you did not back it up. Unfortunately, we cannot back up the files for you.
Q: When can I get it re-imaged?
A: As soon as you do not need the laptop for classes, please bring it in to re-image.
Once re-imaged, it cannot be on our school network anymore.
AGAIN! ALL senior laptops must be checked in and re-imaged.
If you do not have your laptop checked and re-imaged, by our IT department, you will not receive your diploma and transcripts will be on hold and there may be a fee charged to you for the cost of the laptop.
All devices that qualify to be returned to you, must be picked up by June 15th or will be considered abandoned and forfeited, the laptop will be donated.
2022-2023 VISA Applications
Are you interested in being a Student Ambassador for the school? Do you enjoy meeting new people, serving others, and representing all the best parts of our awesome campus? Apply to be a part of the VISA Team. Use your Faith Lutheran email to fill out this Google Form Application. Applications are due May 20th: https://forms.gle/5zCwcDpniqcSxjb87. Applications must be filled out by new and returning members. Questions? Email admissions@flhsemail.org
(5/20)
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Horses4Heroes, a local non-profit started by students who attended Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, is looking for HS students who can help at the ranch on Saturdays! Great way to earn community service hours, work on your upper body strength, and have fun. We need help cleaning stalls, staffing events and helping with small camps. Please email events@horses4heroes.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Due to the cancellation of the HS Girls Soccer interest meeting for Monday, May 16th it will now be Thursday, May 19th at 11:30 am in the arena. We ask that any 8th grade or HS school girl interested in attending to please come to the meeting. Please contact Ms. Fisher with any questions.
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing golf in the fall please stop and see Mr. Walter or Ms. Fisher on Thursday, May 19th immediately after finals in the arena. If you cannot stop by, please email Ms. Fisher at fishera@flhsemail.org
Hi students! The FLNN crew would like to thank you for all of the interviews and participation in our broadcasts this year. If you would like to catch one, or any of our broadcasts this year ... click the links below.
Thank you ,
The Faith Lutheran News Network - FLNN
High School Boys Soccer Information Meeting
Who: Any 8th-11th grade boys interested in playing high school soccer
What: Short information meeting for the upcoming high school boys soccer season
When: Wednesday, May 18th, at 11:35 am
Where: Portable 64
Any 8th grade or HS school girl interested in playing soccer this coming fall is REQUIRED to be at an informational meeting on Monday May 16th at 3:30 pm in the Arena. We will be introducing the new coaches for the 2022 Fall season. Contact Ms. Fisher if you have any questions.
MOCK TRIAL TRYOUTS - Faith’s nationally prominent and state champion Mock Trial will be conducting tryouts for the Fall season after school from May 9-16. The Mock teams plan on competing in Baltimore and Chicago next fall. Individual tryouts will be approximately 20 minutes. Contact Mr. Smith at whet.smith@flhsemail.org to schedule a time and get the topic for the tryouts. Current eight graders may try out. (5/17)
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing high school volleyball this coming fall needs to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, May 18th in the arena at 11:35 am. Information covered will include summer workouts, tryouts and season expectations. Parents are welcome to attend. Contact Coach Fisher with any questions or if you are unable to attend the meeting.
2022 Girls Summer Basketball Camp- Grades 4th-8th
The 2022 Summer Girls Basketball Camp is coming! This is open to all girls who are in or going into grades 4th-8th from all schools. The camp will be held June 1-June 3 from 12:30-3:30 pm in the Arena gym. The cost is $100 if registered by May 25th. Walk up registration is available for $125. All early registration is electronic on the Faith Lutheran school website under Athletics, then Athletic Camps: www.faithlutheranlv.org/athletic-camps. Contact Coach Schwartz- lisa.schwartz@flhsemail.orgor Coach Nelson- ashlin@gmail.com with any questions. (5/20)
2022-2023 VISA Applications
Are you interested in being a Student Ambassador for the school? Do you enjoy meeting new people, serving others, and representing all the best parts of our awesome campus? Apply to be a part of the VISA Team. Use your Faith Lutheran email to fill out this Google Form Application. Applications are due May 20th: https://forms.gle/5zCwcDpniqcSxjb87. Applications must be filled out by new and returning members. Questions? Email admissions@flhsemail.org
All 8th Graders and your iPad
Please bring the iPad and charger to the last day of school!
We are thrilled to offer the 8th Graders that have been here at Faith for the full 3 years, the ability to keep your iPad for a nominal cost of $150. We will need to erase and restore your iPad (all your information will be gone) to original settings. We HIGHLY recommend making a backup (using iCloud or just email the files important to you). If you do not do that or need help on how to do that, please come to the library and visit the tech support room. We will NOT backup your data. All 8th graders must come by tech support to return or purchase the iPad before the end of school. Failure to return iPad or have your iPad on the last day of school will result in having next year’s schedule locked and/or fees charged for the cost of the iPad and charger.
If you choose not to purchase the iPad and the iPad is returned damaged, you will be billed for the damage and/or missing charger. (Hint: if you broke your screen or damaged the iPad, it may be less expensive to purchase the device)
Q: When should I get my iPad erased and restored to factory settings?
A: As soon as you do not need it. Talk to your teachers to see if it will be required. All 8th graders must get the iPad either returned or purchased and erased by the end of school.
Q: As an 8th grader, can I get my iPad if I have not been here the full 3 years?
A: Possibly. There may be additional charges beyond the $150 depending on the age or model of your iPad and will be considered as a case by case situation. If you want to keep your iPad, your iPad will need to be erased and restored to original settings. This offer to purchase your iPad will not be offered to any other grade. This is a way we can bless our 8th graders.
Q: When you re-image my iPad, will all my photos and files be lost?
A: Yes, if you did not back it up. Unfortunately we cannot back up the files for you.
When can I get it erased and restored to original settings? As soon as you do not need the iPad for classes, please bring it in to be erased and restored to original settings.
Once erased and restored to original settings the iPad cannot be on our network.
Please have the discussion about purchasing your iPad with your parents. We will not hold the device if it is not paid for by May 31st. No exceptions. All devices paid for must be picked up by June 15th or it will be considered forfeited and donated.
Please follow the instructions for purchasing your iPad:
- Login to your Crusader Connect account
- Go to the Resources page and click Smart Tuition/Blackbaud Tuition Management
- Once you’re in Smart Tuition/Blackbaud Tuition Management, click “Purchase Optional Items” at the top of the page (*Note: be sure you are in the 2021-2022 school year)
- Select Student(s) and click “Continue”
- Items available for purchase will be listed
- Click the box for the item(s) you want
- Click the quantity you want to purchase
- Click “Continue”
- The next page is the “Agreement” page
- Click the box next to the item you added to your shopping cart
- A dialogue box pops up with the “Terms and Conditions” associated with the item. Click both boxes if everything is correct and click “Agree”
- Click “Continue”
- Click “Pay Now”
- Select Payment Method. *Note that if you enter a new form of payment, please confirm that the payment processed.
- Click “Continue”
- Option to Print receipt for your records
DEVOTIONS
Today's Reading: James 1:16-21
Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. God's people are to be holy people. It is how God designed it. Holiness reflects God's holiness. In the Garden of Eden man was created in the holy image of God. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, they lost that holiness. The inclination of the heart is opposed to the will of God. Left to ourselves, we want nothing to do with God's desire for us to be holy. Our condition is that we are dead in our transgressions with no ability whatsoever to come to God or to be holy as He is holy.
James uses language that reflects the passive nature of our salvation. On account of our sinful condition, we cannot come to God by our own power. Rather, it is God who comes to us. James' words are very specific. He says to "receive" the implanted Word. We do not accept the Word, but rather receive the Word. The doingness is through the work of the Holy Spirit and God's Holy Word is brought to us.
Often we will hear someone say that you need to "accept" the Word of God as truth. Unfortunately, that is the wrong language to use when we speak about our relationship with God. We "receive" His Holy Word. The burden is not on us, it cannot be on us, because we are spiritually dead in our sin. James does not stop with just conversion. He reminds his hearers about their new life in Christ. As children of God, we live in a constant tension between the Old Adam and the New Man in Christ. The Old Adam desires to pursue the wants of the flesh and live in filthiness and rampant wickedness. The New Man in Christ desires to live as a holy being, in the image of a holy God. In your Baptism you have put on Christ. Daily, the Old Adam is drowned and the New Man in Christ is resurrected. In that resurrection you live with the robe of Christ's righteousness over you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, Showing to wand'ring souls the path of light, Walk Thou beside us Lest the tempting byways Lure us away from Thee to endless night. ("Hope of the World" LSB 690, st.3)
-Rev. Timothy Davis is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, GA.
