Announcements 1/17/23
LUNCH TODAY: TACO TUESDAY, HOT DOG & FRIES, PIZZA, BACON CHEESEBURGER & FRIES
LUNCH WEDNESDAY: CHEESE RAVIOLI & BREAD STICK, PIZZA, CHICKEN TENDERS, BBQ RIB SANDWICH
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
JANUARY 17, 2023
LUNCH TODAY: TACO TUESDAY, HOT DOG & FRIES, PIZZA, BACON CHEESEBURGER & FRIES
LUNCH WEDNESDAY: CHEESE RAVIOLI & BREAD STICK, PIZZA, CHICKEN TENDERS, BBQ RIB SANDWICH
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to the following students and teacher for being selected as student and teacher of the month for Dec: Rookie Shepard and Kyrus Huang! Teacher: Mr. Bagnara!
HS Track & Field-If you are interested in joining High School Track & Field, please reach out to Coach Fox to get all of the important information. Preseason is going on now, and the official first practice is on February 18th. abbie.fox@flhsemail.org (2/18)
Student Council Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for current 8th-11th graders!!! You can now access the High School Student Council application by clicking the google form link below or accessing the link sent to you via email previously. Please read through everything on the application very carefully and access all links within the application. Please also take extra care in typing, as any typing errors could result in confusion or application disqualification. The google form, teacher recommendations and all other necessary paperwork are due by February 4th at 4pm, NO EXCEPTIONS. So, please don't procrastinate on this :) If you have any questions about this application or about Student Council in general, please don't hesitate to email Miss McDaniel (mcdanielj@flhsemail.org) or to talk to any current StuCo member! Remember, there is no experience required to apply :) (2/1) CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION
Faith Lutheran is hosting its annual VEX Robotics Competition on Saturday, January 21st. We'd love the help of our students and siblings (ages 9 on up) to reset the fields in between matches throughout the day-long competition. We have a variety of time-slots for students to SIGN UP. Please check your calendars and consider helping us out. This is also a great opportunity to see what VEX Robotics is all about with a front-row/hands-on view and students can get service hours for helping. Please wear appropriate free-dress clothes, comfortable socks, and you can find Mrs. Emily Blank when you arrive to check in and get instructions. I will be near the computer table in the center of the Faith Lutheran GYM - 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Questions? E-mail Emily Blank at blanke@flhsemail.org. Thank you for your willingness to help! (1/20)
Academy Applications
Invitations to join our Academies will be sent out via emails to students and parents by January 31st. Applications should be completed through Crusader Connect by February 15th. If you are interested in joining one of our Academies, but are not contacted by that date, please check the website for entrance requirements and then contact us using the email link on the page. (1/31)
Academy Seniors
Internship Paperwork due December 15th & Graduation Paperwork due January 31st
Paperwork can be found on your Academy Group Page on Crusader Connect and must be printed, filled out, signed off by supervisors, and turned into Mrs. Blank by the above dates in order to graduate with your Academy Endorsement. (1/31)
High School Praise Band Auditions for the 2023-2024 school year. January 23rd and 24th, 3:30 pm in the CPAC. Current 8th graders are welcome to audition. Questions? Contact Mr. Pullmann at pullmannp@flhsemail.org or stop by room 327. Audition Packet (1/24)
LOOKING FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME way to spend your SUMMER VACATION?
UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL- Available to all HS students.
For a variety of reasons, our location and dates have had to change for 22-23 international travel with our partner company, ACIS. We will have ONE trip opportunity for Summer 2023 (May 30- June 7). Our new location is GREECE! We will spend time in cities such as Athens, Kalamata, and Patras- with opportunities for an island-hopping cruise.
If you will be a rising 9th or outgoing 12th grader for Summer of 2023 (just finished 8th or just graduated from high school), we encourage you to apply as quickly as possible to lock in your lowest pricing. Follow the link for registration: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyM3w5NTI2Mw
Please email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Klenz for more information!"
Conservatory auditions are coming up!
Any students currently in 8th-11th grade are welcome to audition.
Dance: January 21st from 9:00-11:00
Technical Theatre: January 7th from 9:00-11:00
Theatre Performance: January 21st from 8:00-4:00
Instrumental Music: January 21st from 12:00-3:00
Vocal Music: January 21st from 12:00-3:00
Visual Arts: February 7th-10th
Students can sign up for an audition appointment online at the links below:
Technical Theatre: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa8ad29a0f8cf8-tech
Theatre Performance: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa8ad29a3fac34-20232024
Instrumental Music: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=w.manageSignUp#/38870230/share/
Students can get specific requirements for auditioning from:
1. The Bulletin Board in the CPAC lobby outside of Dr. Slater’s office
2. Emailing Dr. Slater
3. Emailing their fine arts teacher
FILM CLUB is an exciting AFTER SCHOOL CLUB where students can watch Movies with friends and gain insight into their production. We start at 2:45 on Thursdays in room 118 and end at varying times depending on the movie.
Want to help with chapel, but don’t like public speaking? Want to help document, film, and edit chapel services? If so, don’t hesitate to join the AV Club today! Beginners are welcome! Email skyler.tan24@flhsemail.org for more information!
Don't struggle alone! 24 hour one on one tutoring is available to all Faith students through our partnership with tutor.com by Princeton Review!
Students can access tutors (and a bunch of other homework support!) through the student Crusader Connect. Each of the core classes will have a "Homework Help" icon on the topics board with the link below. Clicking the link will take you to the tutors.
HS SPORTS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS
REGISTERING FOR SPORTS IN AKTIVATE
(Formerly Register My Athlete)
--ALL athletes must be registered for sports in Aktivate.
--To start your registration, please log in and click on start/complete registration for the 2022/2023 school year.
--Aktivate instructions can be found on: Crusader Connect, Resources Page under Sports Physicals.
NIAA PHYSICAL FORMS
New physicals are required every 12 months.
--Physicals EXPIRE 12 months from the date of previous physical.
--Please upload into Aktivate, the completed NIAA Physical Forms B (2 pages) & D (1 page) in order to complete athlete’s registration.
--Physical forms/instructions can be found on: Crusader Connect, Resources Page under Sports Physicals.
COMPLETE/INCOMPLETE AKTIVATE REGISTRATIONS
--When a physical is approved, you will receive an email from Aktivate.
--If you don’t show receiving an email or want to check on the status of your athlete’s registration, please log into your Aktivate account.
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 Aktivate 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Sideco.
ONLINE TICKET INFORMATION
To attend all HIGH SCHOOL HOME BASKETBALL GAMES,
Please purchase your ONLINE TICKETS at:
NO CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT THE GATE
Online Ticket Prices
Tickets go on sale 1 week prior to event
--All Faith Lutheran Faculty/Staff/Students - Free with Faith ID
--Adults: $5.00
--Students/Children 7 and over: $3.00
(Children 6 and under are free)
--Senior Citizens (65 and over): $3.00 (11/24)
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Council Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for current 8th-11th graders!!! You can now access the High School Student Council application by clicking the google form link below or accessing the link sent to you via email previously. Please read through everything on the application very carefully and access all links within the application. Please also take extra care in typing, as any typing errors could result in confusion or application disqualification. The google form, teacher recommendations and all other necessary paperwork are due by February 4th at 4pm, NO EXCEPTIONS. So, please don't procrastinate on this :) If you have any questions about this application or about Student Council in general, please don't hesitate to email Miss McDaniel (mcdanielj@flhsemail.org) or to talk to any current StuCo member! Remember, there is no experience required to apply :) (2/1) CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION
This spring, Faith will have 3 middle school baseball teams. Below are the times and dates for tryouts if you are interested. Those who are trying out should come on the assigned day properly equipped with baseball pants, cleats, and baseball caps and must also bring a baseball glove and batting helmet. (2/2)
6th graders - 6:00pm-7:30pm on Jan 31
7th graders - 6:00pm-7:30pm on Feb 1
8th graders - 6:00pm-7:30pm on Feb 2
Faith Lutheran is hosting its annual VEX Robotics Competition on Saturday, January 21st. We'd love the help of our students and siblings (ages 9 on up) to reset the fields in between matches throughout the day-long competition. We have a variety of time-slots for students to SIGN UP. Please check your calendars and consider helping us out. This is also a great opportunity to see what VEX Robotics is all about with a front-row/hands-on view and students can get service hours for helping. Please wear appropriate free-dress clothes, comfortable socks, and you can find Mrs. Emily Blank when you arrive to check in and get instructions. I will be near the computer table in the center of the Faith Lutheran GYM - 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Questions? E-mail Emily Blank at blanke@flhsemail.org. Thank you for your willingness to help! (1/20)
High School Praise Band Auditions for the 2023-2024 school year. January 23rd and 24th, 3:30 pm in the CPAC. Current 8th graders are welcome to audition. Questions? Contact Mr. Pullmann at pullmannp@flhsemail.org or stop by room 327. Audition Packet (1/24)
LOOKING FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME way to spend your SUMMER VACATION?
UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL- Available to all HS and rising 9th grade students. For a variety of reasons, our location and dates have had to change for 22-23 international travel with our partner company, ACIS. We will have ONE trip opportunity for Summer 2023 (May 30- June 7). Our new location is GREECE! We will spend time in cities such as Athens, Kalamata, and Patras- with opportunities for an island-hopping cruise. If you will be a rising 9th or outgoing 12th grader for Summer of 2023 (just finished 8th or just graduated from high school), we encourage you to apply as quickly as possible to lock in your lowest pricing. Follow the link for registration: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyM3w5NTI2Mw
Please email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Klenz for more information!
Conservatory auditions are coming up!
Any students currently in 8th-11th grade are welcome to audition.
Dance: January 21st from 9:00-11:00
Technical Theatre: January 7th from 9:00-11:00
Theatre Performance: January 21st from 8:00-4:00
Instrumental Music: January 21st from 12:00-3:00
Vocal Music: January 21st from 12:00-3:00
Visual Arts: February 7th-10th
Students can sign up for an audition appointment online at the links below:
Technical Theatre: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa8ad29a0f8cf8-tech
Theatre Performance: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa8ad29a3fac34-20232024
Instrumental Music: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=w.manageSignUp#/38870230/share/
Students can get specific requirements for auditioning from:
1. The Bulletin Board in the CPAC lobby outside of Dr. Slater’s office
2. Emailing Dr. Slater
3. Emailing their fine arts teacher (2/10)
Don't struggle alone! 24 hour one on one tutoring is available to all Faith students through our partnership with tutor.com by Princeton Review!
Students can access tutors (and a bunch of other homework support!) through the student Crusader Connect. Each of the core classes will have a "Homework Help" icon on the topics board with the link below. Clicking the link will take you to the tutors.
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Daily Lectionary: Ezekiel 39:1-10, 17-29; Romans 7:21-8:17
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:9)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. During His earthly ministry, Jesus called disciples including Simon and Andrew. John tells us how Jesus called himself and his brother James from fishing with their Father to follow Jesus. Matthew tells us how Jesus called him from his tax booth to follow Jesus. But the calling of those disciples is not an exception. Paul writes to the Christians in Corinth that God called even them into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The call to follow Jesus isn’t something that was reserved for special Christians or Christians a long time ago. In Luther’s Small Catechism about the Third Article of the Creed, we confess, “I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.” Notice that we confess the Holy Spirit has called me. This isn’t a call to someone else or people who are disconnected from you. No, this is personal!
The call to follow Jesus is personal. The water of Baptism and the word of God for you in your Baptism is personal. The certain words of the Absolution declaring your forgiveness are personal. The body and blood of Jesus given and shed for you are personal. These aren’t given only for the salvation of the world, but for the salvation of you, a sinner in need of God’s grace. The devil, the world, and your sinful flesh all try to convince you that you are alone and isolated. “See,” they tell you, “you’re like a lost lamb that nobody cares about. No one else is like you, and nobody understands the problems you have.” That is what the voices of temptation say. But Jesus, along with the Holy Spirit, shout in response, “That’s not true!” Your God has taken on flesh for you. The Holy Spirit has called you. You are not alone. Jesus has promised to be with you always, even to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:20) In all things, you are not alone.
You are not lacking in any gift. The Lord Jesus Christ will sustain you to the day of His return. (1 Corinthians 1:7-8) These are personal promises for forgiven sinners that Jesus dearly loves. You aren’t missing anything because you have the grace of Jesus, and that grace will last forever. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen
Let us also live with Jesus. He has risen from the dead, That to life we may awaken. Jesus, You are now our head. We are Your own living members; Where You live, there we shall be
In Your presence constantly, Living there with You forever. Jesus, let me faithful be, Life eternal grant to me. (Lutheran Service Book 685, stanza 4)
-Pastor Peter W. Ill is Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Millstadt, Illinois.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Patrick Sturdivant, Development and Marketing Executive at Higher Things.
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