Announcements 10/12/23
LUNCH TODAY: Sloppy Joe & Reg. Mac and Cheese, Pizza, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Cheese Quesadilla
LUNCH FRIDAY: Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Pizza, Chicken Tenders & FF, Corn Dog & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 12, 2023
LUNCH TODAY: Sloppy Joe & Reg. Mac and Cheese, Pizza, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Cheese Quesadilla
LUNCH FRIDAY: Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Pizza, Chicken Tenders & FF, Corn Dog & FF
**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Do you need to check the ”Showed Leadership” box on your college application? Come be a mentor to a middle schooler. Help with basic computer skills and google drive. Accompany them around the school as they take pictures and let them know if they should retake the blurry photo or the photo that does not have a head or face.
Congratulations to the following students and teacher for being selected HS student/teacher of the month for the month of September: Stephanie Latiluppe and Luke Baker, teacher Ms. Heimlich
Please celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Shield with 10 days of savings! 10% off on all purchases and all purchases receive a free donut! Spend $100 and get a free gift! See flier below. (10/23)
Cornerstone's Harvest Festival is looking for volunteers for our games and bounce house. The event is October 20th, here at Cornerstone from 3pm - 6pm.
Good Samaritan Church and School will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat on October 28 from 5:30pm-8pm. Volunteers will be needed to help serve food, sell tickets, and supervise carnival games. The address is 8425 W. Windmill Ln. Volunteers may dress casually or come in a family friendly costume. If you are interested, please contact Pr. Don Lorfing at (702) 241-7392 or call the church office at (702) 873-3589. (10/27)
Do you like watching and talking about films? Then consider joining Film Club! Film Club is a great way to make new friends and watch great movies voted on by the club. We meet every Thursday at room 118, This week we will be discussing "The Green Mile", meetings will begin at 3 and will end depending on the length of the movie. Please contact student joseph.amen25@flhsemail.org for more information. (10/13)
HS Boys Basketball Tryouts are coming up next month on November 11th. Please remember you cannot try out if your registration in Aktivate is not completed. See the information in these Daily announcements to access the link to Aktivate and all the information you will need. Stay tuned for further details about tryout times as the date approaches. Email Coach Rama at ernie.rama@flhsemail.org with any questions. (10/27)
Domestic Violence is prevalent in America and more than 10 million cases are recorded annually. The charity of the month for October, HHK (Helpful Handoff Kits), is collecting unopened and unused essential products such as toothbrushes, body wash, deodorant, mouthwash, etc. for domestic violence victims. All donations will go to SafeNest an organization that helps victims. Donations will be collected inside boxes placed near the Shield, cafeteria, CPAC, the 6th-grade drop-off area, and the front office. Even the smallest donation can help someone in need!
Any questions please contact Sarah, Hannah or Maria at sarah.duckworth24@flhsemail.org, Hannah.Ranai25@flhsemail.org or Maria.Vardapetyan24@flhsemail.org (10/20)
Goolsby Elementary School is looking for high school volunteers to help run stations and games at their Family Math Night event. The event will be held on October 18th from 4:30-6:30pm. Volunteers would need to arrive by 4:00pm. The theme is Math is Our SuperPower, so feel free to wear a superhero shirt or a shirt with numbers. You can contact Jodi May at mayjl1@nv.ccsd.net if you are interested in helping out. (10/18)
On Friday, October 13th from 4:30 to 6:30pm in the Amphitheater before the Blackout Game, the Multicultural Club will host a tailgate PARTY in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! We will have snacks, games for prizes, lots of candy from México, music, and a Piñata at the end, so please invite your friends or family and stop by. It is free to enter, but we will collect donations. Again, we will be in the Amphitheater from 4:30-6:30pm on October 13th, and we hope to see you there! (10/14)
Service Hours Opportunity
Batterman Elementary is in need of help with their annual fall festival. Volunteers can work the games, help with candy, or clean up.
It’s Oct 20th 530-8, but volunteers report at 5. They will feed you!
Email Bakerle1@nv.ccsd.net to sign up. (10/20)
Email Bakerle1@nv.ccsd.net to sign up. (10/20)
The Los Angeles Mission Trip (high school students only) will take place the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 23rd through the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 27th. We will be assisting various organizations in the San Fernando Valley. If you were unable to attend the informational meeting, please contact Mr. Heupel heupelt@flhsemail.org to receive information about this unique service opportunity. Applications are due by October 23rd. (10/23)
Faith Community Lutheran Church is looking for a DJ for their Trunk or Treat event. Please contact Melany at Melaney.Jones@FaithLasVegas.org if you are a qualified DJ. Scan flier below for details. (10/21)
HS Winter Sports Parent Meeting
Date: 10/23/23
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Faith Lutheran Arena (located in Tharaldson Hall of Champions)
All parents of winter athletes encouraged to attend (10/23)
Faith Lutheran is hosting its second Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Drive Details:
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (12/6)
Are you interested in giving back to your city? Come down to portable 67 and join the Just One Project. We will support Just One’s mobile food pantry once a month. All you need to bring is yourself, and you will help give food to hundreds of people in need within the valley. Our Interest meeting has passed, but contact me (Mitchell Bailes) for future meetings and service events. Email: mitchell.bailes24@flhsemail.org (10/15)
Military & First Responders Appreciation Event
The event is Saturday 10/21 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, N. Las Vegas
Looking for Student volunteers (water booth, set up, registration table, drive golf carts & etc) Please contact John Wulf at 702.210.8837. (10/20)
Grief in Common - This group is open to any student who is working through loss. We meet every Tuesday from 8am-845am. Please contact Mrs. Burns (burnsc@flhsemail.org) if you are interested in joining.
Tuesdays with Taylor - The Eras Bible Study
Come join Miss Becky for a Taylor Swift themed Bible Study. We will meet in portable 66 every Tuesday morning from 8am-8:30am. Breakfast snacks will be provided! Questions? Email becky.chaplin@faithlasvegas.org (12/31)
Are you interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran in Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's international ACIS trip. If you are interested, follow the Registration Link below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Greta Gieseke at giesekeg@flhsemail.org
HS SPORTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS
REGISTERING FOR SPORTS IN AKTIVATE
(Formerly Register My Athlete)
**2023/2024 Aktivate Registration will open on 4/1/23 **
Aktivate: If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the
2023/2024 school year ASAP. www.aktivate.com
--ALL athletes must be registered for sports in Aktivate.
--To start your registration, please log in and click on start/complete registration for the 2023/2024
school year.
--Aktivate instructions & physical forms can be found on: Crusader Connect Resources Page under MS/HS Sports Resources. Aktivate Instructions/NIAA NEW Physical Forms to be used effective 4/1/23
NEW NIAA PHYSICAL FORMS INFORMATION effective 4/1/23
A new physical required every 12 months.
--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 & 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.**
--Physicals EXPIRE 12 months from the date of previous physical.
--If your athlete’s physical expires before or during their season, they will not be allowed to try out for a team. Example: Your child is trying out for a fall sport, your previously completed physical was done on
11/10/22. The physical is expired as of 11/10/23. It will not be valid for the 2023/2024 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to tryout for
their Fall sport.
HS Sport Season Schedule 2023/2024
Fall: Football - 7/30/23 - 11/20/23
Fall: Non-Football Sports - 8/5/23 - 11/20/23
Winter: 11/13/23 - 2/23/24
Spring: 2/19/24 - 5/21/24
TRANSFER STUDENTS
(For 9th (mid-year transfers), new 10TH, 11TH & 12TH grade transfers)
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 – HS Athletic Administrative Assistant. cindy.sideco@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MS Yearbook club meets on Thursdays in room 220. This week we will be looking at photos to determine what is good and making layouts and designs for the yearbook.
Please celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Shield with 10 days of savings! 10% off on all purchases and all purchases receive a free donut! Spend $100 and get a free gift! See flier below. (10/23)
Middle school girls, come try lacrosse this fall! Wednesday's after school 3:30-4:30pm, starting October 18th until November 15th. Meet at the tables by the Shield. No experience is necessary and equipment is provided for new players!
All Middle School students interested in Wrestling this Winter
Interest Meeting - Tuesday, October 17th at 4:00 PM in the Library
Practices start week of 11/6/23 Please contact Coach Pittman with any questions: bryan_s_p@yahoo.com (11/6)
Domestic Violence is prevalent in America and more than 10 million cases are recorded annually. The charity of the month for October, HHK (Helpful Handoff Kits), is collecting unopened and unused essential products such as toothbrushes, body wash, deodorant, mouthwash, etc. for domestic violence victims. All donations will go to SafeNest an organization that helps victims. Donations will be collected inside boxes placed near the Shield, cafeteria, CPAC, the 6th-grade drop-off area, and the front office. Even the smallest donation can help someone in need!
Any questions please contact Sarah, Hannah or Maria at sarah.duckworth24@flhsemail.org, Hannah.Ranai25@flhsemail.org or Maria.Vardapetyan24@flhsemail.org (10/20)
On Friday, October 13th from 4:30 to 6:30pm in the Amphitheater before the Blackout Game, the Multicultural Club will host a tailgate PARTY in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! We will have snacks, games for prizes, lots of candy from México, music, and a Piñata at the end, so please invite your friends or family and stop by. It is free to enter, but we will collect donations. Again, we will be in the Amphitheater from 4:30-6:30pm on October 13th, and we hope to see you there! (10/14)
Middle School Basketball Boys and Girls
6th Grade Girls Basketball:
Interest Meeting - Thursday, November 2nd at 3:45 PM in the Library
Tryouts - December 6th - 8th - 5:00-6:30 PM in the Student Center
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball:
Interest Meeting: Thursday, October 12th at 3:30 PM in Room 503
Tryouts (Aux Gym)- November 13th - 3:30-5:30 PM
November 14th - 5:30-7:30 PM
November 16th - 3:30-5:30 PM
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Clinics are being held before the season starts
Saturday - 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, & 12/2 from 12-2pm
The clinics are $25 a session and will be charged to the students tuition accounts. RSVP's to Coach Ashlin are needed by the Friday before the clinic.
6th Grade Boys Basketball:
Interest Meeting - Monday, October 16th at 5:00 PM in the Library
Tryouts - December 4th - 6th - Time TBD
7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball:
Interest Meeting - Tuesday, October 17th at 5:00 PM in the Library
Tryouts - December 4th-6th - Time TBD
Mid-Level Future Business Leaders of America will have their meetings with Ice Cream on Tuesday, October 10th at 3:30 p.m. in Room 503. Come join us to learn leadership, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. We will be competing this year in Reno, Nevada in April 2024. Any questions email cheryl.burns@flhsemail.org. (10/31)
7th and 8th grade working lunch
7th and 8th grade working lunch will be held every Monday and Wednesday. This is a time to work on school work or study for a test, etc. If you would like to attend a working lunch, you must fill out this form ahead of time and bring your own lunch. Students will come to room 501 with their lunch and will stay the entire lunch period. Working lunch is limited to 25 students each lunch.
Middle School Mock Trial Club: This club is designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to learn about the justice system and actively participate in a Mock Trial competition. Students will be assigned a team and coached by Faith High School students in Mock Trial. Practices are 3:30 - 5:00 PM and begin on 11/7/23 and are held each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday through 11/30/23. The competition is held on Saturday, Dec. 2nd from 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM. Students may not participate if he/she cannot attend the competition. Registration will open on Crusader Connect on 10/9/23 and will close after the first 80 spots are full OR at 4:00 PM on 10/18/23. A fee of $100 will be charged to tuition accounts. If you have any questions please speak with Mr. Paquette - shawn.paquette@flhsemail.org. There will be an informational meeting held on Tuesday, October 10 at 3:20 pm in room 75. (10/18)
Faith Lutheran is hosting its second Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Drive Details:
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (12/6)
Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed on the flyer. Jostens is responsible for our
school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 12/31/2023. You may click on this link: Jostens Student Ad. You will be asked to create an account. Be sure to create your ad in the Middle School Yearbook. Yearbook PDA flyer 23-24.pdf (12/31)
Grief in Common -This group is open to any student who is working through loss. We meet every Tuesday from 8am-845am. Please contact Mrs. Burns (burnsc@flhsemail.org) if you are interested in joining.
Current 8th graders…Are you interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran in Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's international ACIS trip. If you are interested, follow the Registration Link below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Greta Gieseke at giesekeg@flhsemail.org
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading:
Daily Lectionary: Nehemiah 9:22-38, 1 Timothy 6:3-21
But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. (1 Timothy 6:6-8)
In the Name of Jesus, Amen. Your life should reflect who you are in Christ, all of your life. You are baptized and empowered to live life accordingly. This is what Paul means by godliness. Living a Christian life is far more than simply being a faithful Sunday morning worshiper. The strength and source of living a godly life is Jesus.
The Divine Service is where we are plugged-in, so to speak, to Him. Without Jesus there is no godly life. What does your life look like outside of the Divine Service? Is it God pleasing? Godliness is keeping God at the center. It is keeping His Word before our eyes, in our ears and upon our hearts daily. It is reflecting that Word in our words and works of love towards God and neighbor.
Why does Paul instruct Timothy to preach and teach about godliness with contentment? And to charge Christians to live a holy life fleeing from sinful desires and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness? For these reasons: for the sake of true joy, peace and contentment and that we may not lose what we already have been given freely in Christ nor cause others to stumble and fall away. We don’t worship or live a godly life for compliments. Your godliness in no way atones for sins and gains salvation. However, Jesus’ perfect life of godliness and death does… atone for your sins and saves.
God wants us to have good things, he “richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” However, He doesn’t want us to fall into faith destroying snares. The temptations of riches, power and worldly desires are always ready to entrap us. Satan uses such things to drive us away from Jesus. O Christian flee from those things!
Godliness that finds its joyful source in the righteousness of Jesus, freely given, provides a life of contentment. We give thanks for all that God has provided in this life, whether little or an abundance. And how much He has given! What the world considers good and needful is most often just the opposite, hurtful and detrimental to faith. There is only one thing needful for you and that is Jesus, your crucified and risen Savior. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,
for those who fear him have no lack!
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing,
Better is the little that the righteous has
than the abundance of many wicked.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake. (Psalm 34:9, 10b; 23:1,3)
-Pastor Preston Paul is pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Almena, WI.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.
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.
