Announcements 9/14/21
LUNCH TODAY: TACO TUESDAY, ASIAN FLAVOR STATION, PIZZA, HOT DOGS, BURGERS
LUNCH WEDNESDAY: PASTA BOWL STATION, ASIAN FLOR STATION, CHICKEN TENDER, PIZZA, QUESADILLA
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 14 , 2021
LUNCH TODAY: TACO TUESDAY, ASIAN FLAVOR STATION, PIZZA, HOT DOGS, BURGERS
LUNCH WEDNESDAY: PASTA BOWL STATION, ASIAN FLOR STATION, CHICKEN TENDER, PIZZA, QUESADILLA
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE MAROON & GOLD GOES GREEN
Attention to all middle and high school students. Faith Lutheran is proud to present that this September's charity of the month is Go Mount Charleston. This charity is not taking money donations but they are spreading awareness on how we need to keep our planet clean by doing something as simple as recycling.
On September 25th Faith will be serving Go Mount Charleston by picking up waste in the mountains. This will count for service hours for HS students. If you would like to participate in the activity email kylee.ravenell25@flhsemail.org.
For more information on this organization and event, click here: Green the Mountain
STUDENTS THAT HAVE TAKEN ONLINE AP CLASSES OVER THE SUMMER OR ARE CURRENTLYS TAKING AN AP CLASS: Some of you students have taken online courses during the past summer or you're taking a course now and you want to sit for the AP Exam for that course in May 2022. You must register for the exam by November 1, 2021. The cost for the exam is $96.00 per exam, but anyone registering after the final deadline will pay an additional $40.00 per exam. You must make an appointment with Mrs. Washington to register. She can walk you through the process in less than ten minutes. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Mrs. Washington. (11/1)
High School Wrestling Preseason Practices
Who: All high school boys interested in Wrestling this Winter.
When: Preseason practices will start on Tuesday, September 14th from 3:30-5:00 pm.
Note: Practices will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Please contact Coach Gonzales if you have any questions:
Any high school student interested in working tech for the Middles School production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory needs to complete the form online found on the Crusader Connect page under Resources. Please return all forms to Mrs. Grant in room 224 no later than Friday, October 1.
HS Winter JV Cheer Tryouts
CONTACT:
If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Tonniges
Email: tonnigest@flhsemail.org
HOW TO SIGN UP:
1. Go to bit.ly/3DFpjiR
2. Fill out the google form
If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Tonniges
Email: tonnigest@flhsemail.org
HOW TO SIGN UP:
1. Go to bit.ly/3DFpjiR
2. Fill out the google form
INFORMATION:
When: September 29th-30th
Where: Student Center - Aux
Who: Current 9th-11th Graders
Time: 3:15-5:15 pm
Misc: You must have register my athlete complete in order to tryout
When: September 29th-30th
Where: Student Center - Aux
Who: Current 9th-11th Graders
Time: 3:15-5:15 pm
Misc: You must have register my athlete complete in order to tryout
The High School Play: Coraline Auditions are Monday Sept 13th or Tuesday Sept 14th at 3:15pm in the CPAC. There is also a mandatory Movement Call on Wednesday Sept 15th at 3:15pm in the CPAC. For more information about the auditions please email Mr. Christian Escobar at escobarc@flhsemail.org. (9/13)
Online Health Sign-up for High School Students
If you are in need of completing your high school health credit, the 2nd Semester session of online Health is now open for registration. If you would like to be enrolled in this class, you must request the class through “Course Requests” under your “My Day” menu on Crusader Connect by Friday December 17. The class is entitled “Health-FLO” and can be found under the “Faith Lutheran Online” menu on the left side of the page. You will be charged an extra $425 on your tuition bill for this class if you are not enrolled in a study hall, early dismissal or late arrival for the 2021-2022 school year. If you took Health in 8th grade here at Faith or have taken Health at Las Vegas Day School, Adelson, Cornerstone, Alexander Dawson, Lake Mead Christian Academy or The Meadows in 7th or 8th grade, your high school Health requirement is already complete and you do not need this class. I’m sorry but CCSD middle school Health is not cleared to count for high school credit. Contact Dan Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org if you have any questions.
If you are in need of completing your high school health credit, the 2nd Semester session of online Health is now open for registration. If you would like to be enrolled in this class, you must request the class through “Course Requests” under your “My Day” menu on Crusader Connect by Friday December 17. The class is entitled “Health-FLO” and can be found under the “Faith Lutheran Online” menu on the left side of the page. You will be charged an extra $425 on your tuition bill for this class if you are not enrolled in a study hall, early dismissal or late arrival for the 2021-2022 school year. If you took Health in 8th grade here at Faith or have taken Health at Las Vegas Day School, Adelson, Cornerstone, Alexander Dawson, Lake Mead Christian Academy or The Meadows in 7th or 8th grade, your high school Health requirement is already complete and you do not need this class. I’m sorry but CCSD middle school Health is not cleared to count for high school credit. Contact Dan Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org if you have any questions.
Red Cross Club, along with the Red Cross, will be hosting a BLOOD DRIVE on SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 from 2-7pm.
We need YOU to volunteer today if you are 16+, using this link:
If you have any questions, contact Red Cross Club President Lyla Miller (Lyla.miller22@flhsemail.org).
Donate and Save Lives!
Faith Lutheran Science National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta students offer free Math & Science Tutoring to all 6-12th grade Faith Lutheran students:
Mondays-Tuesdays 2:45 - 3:45 - Room 312
Wed-Thurs 2:45 - 3:45 - Room 335
HS SPORTS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS
REGISTER MY ATHLETE - RMA
All athletes must be registered for sports in Register My Athlete. You can access RMA at: www.registermyathlete.com If you don’t have an account, please create one. RMA Instructions/Physical Forms can be found on Crusader Connect, Resources Page under Sports Physicals. If you do already have an RMA account, please log in and click on start/complete registration for the 2021/2022 school year. (5/1)
TRANSFER STUDENTS
FOR NEW 10TH, 11TH, & 12TH GRADE ONLY
If you are transferring from out of state or from another school you MUST
Complete your transfer in Register My Athlete ASAP. DO NOT WAIT. The approval process for transfer students can take weeks or months to get completed & approved. This could affect your athlete participating in their season. (5/1)
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE MAROON & GOLD GOES GREEN
Attention to all middle and high school students. Faith Lutheran is proud to present that this September's charity of the month is Go Mount Charleston. This charity is not taking money donations but they are spreading awareness on how we need to keep our planet clean by doing something as simple as recycling.
On September 25th Faith will be serving Go Mount Charleston by picking up waste in the mountains. This will count for service hours for HS students. If you would like to participate in the activity email kylee.ravenell25@flhsemail.org.
For more information on this organization and event, click here: Green the Mountain
Auditions for the Middle School production of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory will be held on Monday, Oct. 4, Tuesday,
6th - 8th Grade Girls' Bible Study
Bible study will start on Thursday 9/16. We will meet every Thursday from 3:30-4 in the counseling office waiting room. ALL middle school girls are welcome! Come whenever you can. See Mrs. Burns with any questions!
Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the CPAC. Please see the Crusader Connect Resource Page for specifics. If you have any questions regarding auditions, please see Mr. Anderson in room 220 or Mrs. Grant in room 224.
Middle School students wishing to work behind the scenes for Charlie & the Chocolate Factory should check the Crusader Connect Resource Page for an application. Applications should be given directly to Mrs. Grant in room 224.
Middle School Mock Trial is BACK! Any middle school student interested in learning more about the justice system, public speaking, or making new friends is invited to consider competing in Middle School Mock Trial led by our own High School Mock Trial State Champions. More information about the competition, dates/times, parent meeting, and how to register can be found HERE.
7th & 8th Grade Book Club
Book Club is back! We will meet in the Counseling Waiting Room every Wednesday during lunch starting 9/8. Students MUST get a pass from Mrs. Burns before lunch on Wednesdays to attend. The only other things you need are a love of books and making new friends!
Faith Lutheran Science National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta students offer free Math & Science Tutoring to all 6-12th grade Faith Lutheran students:
Mondays-Tuesdays 2:45 - 3:45 - Room 312
Wed-Thurs 2:45 - 3:45 - Room 335
Mathcounts this year: It is open to any 6 - 8th grader who has a passion for math beyond what is taught in the classroom. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm with Mr. Kirkpatrick in room 327. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 3:30pm. If you are interested in Mathcounts, come on by. (9/14)
DEVOTIONS
"Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name." Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have both glorified it and will glorify it again." (John 12:27-28)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus could ask the Father to save Him from the hour of His suffering and death. But then you wouldn't be saved. No one would. If Jesus is spared suffering and death, you won't be. Your sins will be yours and the eternal judgment of God upon you will be just.
But Jesus didn't come to bail on us. He came to go through with it. To walk the lonely road of suffering and death for sinners. For you. For the world. If He goes the way of trial and mockery and thorns and cross and death, then you are saved. His death is your salvation.
But there is more. "Father, glorify your name." How is God's name glorified? Exalted? How is God most God? When He's saving sinners. When the Father sends His Son for you. When the Son willingly undergoes that suffering and death for you.
But the glory doesn't end on Good Friday. It's not snuffed out with the last breath of Jesus. He rises again on the Third Day. Jesus hasn't just taken care of sin. He's taken care of death. And by taking care of both of those, He's taken care of you. Taken away your sins. Given you eternal life.
Your Baptism, the Absolution, the preaching, the Body and Blood--all of these are the glorious gifts of a Savior who has put you above Himself, who has done what needed to be done in order to make you right with your Creator. Jesus accomplished it. He didn't shy away from it or run. He faced it head-on and now “it is finished.” Your salvation is a done deal. God has glorified His name when He put it upon you and called you His dear child. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.
Merciful God, Your Son, Jesus Christ, was lifted high upon the cross that He might bear the sins of the world and draw all people to Himself. Grant that we who glory in His death for our redemption may faithfully heed His call to bear the cross and follow Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for Holy Cross Day)
-Rev. Mark Buetow is the pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in McHenry, IL
