Announcements 5/22/23
5/18-5/23: BREAKFAST ONLY SERVED
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 22, 2023
5/18-5/23: BREAKFAST ONLY SERVED
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HS Girls Lacrosse need to turn in their uniforms on Monday, May 22nd after finals are done. Please meet coach Ryan and Jilene in the lobby to turn it in.
Any 8th-11th grade girl interested in playing girls soccer this coming fall, please email Coach Karas at McKenzie.karas23@gmail.com . She will communicate with you regarding any summer workouts that are planned and info regarding tryouts.
DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY WITH FAITH LUTHERAN? JOIN US for an informational meeting Friday, May 12, during lunch in room 214. Find out more about the 23-24 international travel destinations. Our Spring Break trip (March 8-16) will be to Japan with Mr. Klenz, and our Summer Trip (May 28-June 5) will be to France and Switzerland with Ms. Gieseke. Follow these links to register early, and lock in the lowest possible price. If you have questions about either trip, please contact alex.klenz@flhsemail or giesekeg@flhsemail.org. We look forward to traveling with you next year!
Link for Japan (itinerary, dates, prices, registration)
Link for France/Switzerland (itinerary, dates, prices, registration)
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Spring Break 2024 (March 8-16) will see us traveling to Israel to “Walk Where Jesus Walked.” See firsthand the pages of scripture come alive as we take a boat out onto the Sea of Galilee, sing Christmas carols in Bethlehem, and walk the steps of the Via Dolorosa. From the Dead Sea to the Jordan River, this is an experience you don’t want to miss. High School students contact Dr. Chapman at darius.chapman@flhsemail.org or go to the Imagine Tours and Travels website for this trip at registernow.ittworld.com (Tour Code: Chapman24) for more information and brochure about the trip.
High school yearbooks were delivered on May 8. Every student gets a book. If you didn't receive a book, you may pick it up from room 222
End of Year Announcements from IT:
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 re-image 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) to an external source. 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 underprivileged, churches, schools, and charities! How cool is that?
As a senior, can I get my laptop if I have not been here the full 4 years?
Possibly, you might be able to. Yes, if you have been here 3 yrs or more. The cost is $250 if you want to purchase the laptop (there can be additional charges for different models and age). Your laptop will still need to be turned in and re-imaged. If you have been here less than 3 years, purchasing the laptop is not an option.
If you return the laptop damaged or missing charger, you will be charged for those repairs.
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.
Seniors, your email addresses will remain active for 5 months (October 31, 2023) after graduating. Make sure to copy all files and important information to a personal email before that time.
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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS
REGISTERING FOR SPORTS IN AKTIVATE
(Formerly Register My Athlete)
**2023/2024 Aktivate Registration will open on 5/1/23 (revised 4/5/23)**
--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.
NEW NIAA PHYSICAL FORMS INFORMATION effective 4/1/23
A new physical required every 12 months.
--Physicals EXPIRE 12 months from the date of previous physical.
--The new Pre-Participation form consists of three pages, HEALTH HISTORY FORM, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM & MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY FORM
--Pages 1 and 2, the Health History Form (available in Spanish) and the Physical Examination Form must remain on file with the student’s medical provider. DO NOT upload these forms into Aktivate or turn them into Faith Lutheran.
--**Parents are required to upload page 3, Medical Eligibility Form to Aktivate for approval.**
--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 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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any 8th-11th grade girl interested in playing girls soccer this coming fall, please email Coach Karas at McKenzie.karas23@gmail.com . She will communicate with you regarding any summer workouts that are planned and info regarding tryouts.
FUTURE 9TH GRADERS- DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY WITH FAITH LUTHERAN? JOIN US for an informational meeting Friday, May 12, during lunch in the counseling lobby. Find out more about the 2023-2024 international travel destinations. Our Spring Break trip (March 8-16) will be to Japan with Mr. Klenz, and our Summer Trip (May 28-June 5) will be to France and Switzerland with Ms. Gieseke. Follow these links to register early, and lock in the lowest possible price. If you have questions about either trip, please contact alex.klenz@flhsemail or giesekeg@flhsemail.org. We look forward to traveling with you next year!
Link for Japan (itinerary, dates, prices, registration)
Link for France/Switzerland (itinerary, dates, prices, registration)
MS yearbooks were distributed May 17. All students will get one book. If you were unable to pick up your book please come to room 220
End of Year Announcements from IT:
All 8th Graders and your iPad:
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 the tech support to return or purchase the iPad before end of school.
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 a 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 22nd. No exceptions. All devices paid for must be picked up by June 15th or it will be considered forfeited and donated.
Your FLLV.org Apple ID will not be used when you go to 9th grade. Consider discussing with your parents about a personal Apple ID to transfer important information to.
You want to purchase your iPad? Follow these steps PRIOR to May 22nd
Parent Instructions
Shopping Cart Purchases:
· 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 2022-2023 school year)
· Select Student(s) and click “Continue”
· Items available for purchase will be listed
· Click the box for the item: 22-23 8th Grade iPad Purchase
· 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 and that you receive an email confirmation
· Click “Continue”
· Option to Print receipt for your records
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: Acts 1:12-26
Daily Lectionary: Numbers 14:26-45, Luke 18:35-19:10
Acts 1:16: ““Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.”
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. What do you say at the funeral of a friend? Judas was numbered with them. Spent 3 years with them. Ate, laughed, and cried with them. Then he killed himself. This isn’t just a turning point towards the calling of Matthias, the 12th 2.0. It’s a loss over what to say in the face of something so awful. Sometimes there just aren’t’ words.
The heavy-handed law to anyone considering Judas’ end might look at how they don’t know what to say. Look at how much work is still left to be done, but now by another. Look at how little is fixed by this. There is a field devoted to the tragedy that will never be the same to everyone left.
It’s so easy to put a better construction on things than they rightly deserve. Find a reason. Peter doesn’t do that. He points to the fulfillment of the scriptures, which don’t deny Judas his sin, but also provide the answer. The scripture had to be fulfilled. And it was. Jesus was betrayed, crucified, and risen. He ascended to sit upon the throne. It’s not what Judas’ sin allowed. It’s what God insisted would happen, even for sinners like Judas. Hope can draw near and exist even when there aren’t words to talk about what happened. There is forgiveness, life, and salvation for all who believe. Don’t excuse away actions. Cling to the word of God. That endures to life, even when yours fall short.Trust in the baptism that saves sinners. God saves through faith, even battered and broken.
Then, when you look back to Judas, it can be more than a cautionary tale. If you look at the darkest funerals you stumble across, they can be stories of commending a fallen brother to the mercy of God, and a chance to look forward to seeing God who saves the sinners still at work in your life and to life everlasting. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
O LORD God, Dear Father in Heaven, give to us the Lamb in the midst of the throne to be our shepherd, that He will guide us to springs of living water, and will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Amen.
-Pastor Harrison Goodman is Content Executive for Higher Things.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Jonathan Lackey is an LCMS seminarian.
Study Christ’s words on the cross to see how you can show more Christlike grace in your life. Perfect for group or individual study, each chapter has a Q&A at the end, and the back of the book includes a leader guide. Available now from Concordia Publishing House.
