Announcements 10/31/24
LUNCH TODAY: Getting in the Harry Potter Spirit…
Dragonfire Chicken with Basilisk Noodles (Fiery chicken served with slithering rice noodles, perfect for anyone daring enough to face the heat!)
Sorting Hat Slice (No matter which house you’re sorted into, this pizza is the perfect match, with toppings chosen by the sorting hat itself!)
Phoenix Feather Sandwich (A sandwich so crispy and flavorful, it’s as if it’s been reborn from the ashes, just like a phoenix!)
The Marauder’s Beef Burrito (Stuffed with enough hearty ingredients to fuel any mischief-maker on their next great adventure!)
LUNCH FRIDAY: Hagrid’s Hearty Pasta Cauldron (A magical mix of either Alfredo or Marinara, with a breadstick wand to stir up some flavor!)
Golden Snitch Strips (Crispy, golden, and impossible to catch-these tenders fly off the plate!)
Hogwarts House Pie (A spellbinding pizza with toppings fit for all four houses, making every slice a magical bite!)
The Triwizard Bacon Burger (A champion’s choice, loaded with crispy bacon and cheesy goodness, worthy of a Triwizard victory feast!)
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 31, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Getting in the Harry Potter Spirit…
Dragonfire Chicken with Basilisk Noodles (Fiery chicken served with slithering rice noodles, perfect for anyone daring enough to face the heat!)
Sorting Hat Slice (No matter which house you’re sorted into, this pizza is the perfect match, with toppings chosen by the sorting hat itself!)
Phoenix Feather Sandwich (A sandwich so crispy and flavorful, it’s as if it’s been reborn from the ashes, just like a phoenix!)
The Marauder’s Beef Burrito (Stuffed with enough hearty ingredients to fuel any mischief-maker on their next great adventure!)
LUNCH FRIDAY: Hagrid’s Hearty Pasta Cauldron (A magical mix of either Alfredo or Marinara, with a breadstick wand to stir up some flavor!)
Golden Snitch Strips (Crispy, golden, and impossible to catch-these tenders fly off the plate!)
Hogwarts House Pie (A spellbinding pizza with toppings fit for all four houses, making every slice a magical bite!)
The Triwizard Bacon Burger (A champion’s choice, loaded with crispy bacon and cheesy goodness, worthy of a Triwizard victory feast!)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students, please submit your VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS for 2024-2025 within 30 days of completing your hours. Organizations and needs can be found on the Community Crusade site on your Crusader Connect Resource board. High School students must complete and submit at least 20 hours per year by May 15, 2025.
Boys Soccer Halloween Playoff Game!
Support the FLHS Boys Soccer team in their Halloween Playoff Game today (October 31) at 4:30 pm on the Soccer Field. Wear a Halloween costume to the game and get free candy. (10/31)
Multicultural Club is excited for some Tricks & Treats this Spooky Season. On October 31, find the Ghosts among the pumpkins and bring your ghost to portable 62 for a yummy treat! One winner per ghost! (10/31)
Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to research and advocacy for type 1 diabetes (T1D) is in need of volunteers in our upcoming Breakthrough T1D Walk on November 16th at UNLV. This event is not just a walk; it’s a celebration of the T1D community that raises awareness of T1D, fosters engagement, and fundraisers to support crucial research efforts that improve the lives of those with T1D and ultimately find a cure.
The Breakthrough T1D Walk offers a great way for volunteers to earn service hours while participating in an incredibly meaningful event for the T1D community. We have volunteer positions available on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. All the available volunteer positions can be found here: www.signupgenius.com/go/LasVegasWalk. Whether your members can help for a few hours or the whole day, your support will make a huge difference! Questions, contact ccross@BreakthroughT1D.org (11/14)
Congratulations to the following for being selected as Students and Teacher of the month for the month of October: Emily Tan and Claire Franks, teacher: Señor Heupel (11/7)
High School Boys and Girls Wrestling Interest???
Who: All high school Boys and Girls interested in Wrestling this Winter.
High School Wrestling Preseason Practices
When: Practices are usually Monday - Thursday from 3p-4:30p
Where: The Wrestling Room (in the Northwest corner of the Aux Gym).
Please contact Coach Gonzales and he will add you to the weekly email list.
rayes.gonzales@flhsemail.org (11/18)
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY!! This Saturday! The mission of the Miracle League of Las Vegas is to provide children and adults with cognitive and/or physical challenges in the greater Las Vegas community the opportunity to play baseball in a safe and nurturing environment. Players are paired with a Buddy, both at bat and while in the field, for the entire game. No experience needed. We need buddy volunteers for Miracle League players for the following fall season Saturday game days! Sign-up details may be found on our website volunteer page, https://miracleleaguelasvegas.com/volunteer. The following shifts are available: (11/8)
Saturday 11-2-24
7:45 - 11:00am
10:45am - 1:00pm
12:45 - 3:00pm
2:45 - 5:00pm
Saturday 11-9-24
7:45 - 11:00am
10:45am - 1:00pm
12:45 - 3:00pm
2:45 - 5:00pm
Bailey Elementary Fence Repairing
9a-12pm on Saturday 11/2
Located at 4245 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89122
Refreshments will be provided
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes
If you are interested in trying out for High School BOYS Basketball, please fill out this form: HS BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUT INTEREST FORM Please remember you cannot try out if your registration in Aktivate is not completed. Email Coach Rama at flhsboysbasketball@flhsemail.org with any questions. (11/1)
It’s Football Intramural time! HS Flag Football Intramurals has kicked off to a great start. If you are interested in playing HS flag football this winter season, and you are currently not in a HS Fall sport, come out and have some fun. Please reach out to varsity coach Rodney Detommaso or Athletic Director Cy Frederick for intramural dates. We hope to see you there. For more information regarding HS flag football contact Rodney.detommaso@flhsemail.org or Cy Frederick frederickc@flhsemail.org (11/1)
Are you interested in High School Track & Field? Fill out the interest form HERE. Information about the season schedule, charges, and other important items will be sent out on November 1st. (11/1)
All girls interested in playing Basketball should contact Coach Karner.
Remember to play High school sports you must register through Aktivate
prior to tryouts. *Tryouts are Nov. 16*, but we will have open gyms
throughout the Fall so contact Coach Karner today! karnerj@flhsemail.org
OR stop by the weight room and say hi. (11/15)
Remember to play High school sports you must register through Aktivate
prior to tryouts. *Tryouts are Nov. 16*, but we will have open gyms
throughout the Fall so contact Coach Karner today! karnerj@flhsemail.org
OR stop by the weight room and say hi. (11/15)
Mid-Level Future Business Leaders of America and DECA will have their Competitive Event Meetings with goodies every Wednesday beginning on August 14th in Room 503 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Come join us to learn leadership, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. We will be competing this year in Reno, Nevada in March 2025; details to follow. Any questions email cheryl.burns@flhsemail.org. (11/1)
HS SPORTS REMINDERS
2024/2025 School Year
Aktivate:
If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2024/2025 school year ASAP. The website is as follows: www.aktivate.com
HS Sports Physicals - Please use NEW NIAA Physical forms as of 4/1/23: You can obtain the most current physical forms/instructions from Crusader Connect, Resources Page, under MS/HS Sports Registration Information. Aktivate Instructions/NIAA NEW Physical Forms
Please do not use the physical forms provided by the doctor's office. They are usually not current and will be rejected.
--Physicals expire 12 months from the date of the doctor's signature. --Up to date physicals are required for the 2024/2025 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical over the summer break so it’s good for the whole year.
--All completed physicals must be uploaded into Aktivate for approval. --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 11/10/23. The physical is expired as of 11/10/24. It will not be valid for the 2024/2025 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to try out for their Fall sport.
HS Sport Season Schedule 2024/2025
Fall: Football - 7/30/24 - 11/27/24
Fall: Non-Football Sports - 8/3/24 - 11/27/24
Winter: 11/16/24 - 2/23/25
Spring: 2/15/25 - 5/18/25
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the HS Athletic Administrative Assistant at: heidi.cohen@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Multicultural Club is excited for some Tricks & Treats this Spooky Season. On October 31, find the Ghosts among the pumpkins and bring your ghost to portable 62 for a yummy treat! One winner per ghost! (10/31)
We would love for your child to join us on the 7th Grade school trip to Boston May 26-30, 2025.
The deadline for signing up for the 7th Grade Boston trip is November 1, 2024.
To REGISTER for this trip:
● Go to www.schooltoursofamerica.com
● Select REGISTER FOR THIS TOUR in the upper right corner
● The Trip ID # assigned to us is #B101. You will need to include this and our school name along with the participant information and payment information.
● REGISTRATION DEADLINE is November 1, 2024 with a minimum of $99.
● FINAL PAYMENT for the trip is due March 17, 2025.
● Go to www.schooltoursofamerica.com
● Select REGISTER FOR THIS TOUR in the upper right corner
● The Trip ID # assigned to us is #B101. You will need to include this and our school name along with the participant information and payment information.
● REGISTRATION DEADLINE is November 1, 2024 with a minimum of $99.
● FINAL PAYMENT for the trip is due March 17, 2025.
Please contact Mrs. Carroll or Mr. Paquette for more information. (11/1)
Middle School Art Club Room 101
Meets on Wednesdays
Casual & Fun! Come CREATE in the studio.
-Advisors: Mr. Preston & Mrs. Preston
-3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
MS Girls Basketball
Interest Meeting - October 10th at 3:15 pm in the Library
Tryouts will be November 19th, 20th and 21st
3:30 - 5:30 PM in the Aux Gym
Contact Coach Schwartz at schwartzl@flhsemail.org
MS Girls Basketball (11/21)
MS Boys Basketball
Interest Meeting - November 6th at 3:15 pm in the Aux Gym
Tryouts will be November 12th - 14th
Time and Location TBD
Contact Coach Fuller or Coach Brown for 6th grade @ alexchristianfuller@gmail.com, derek.brown@flhsemail.org
MS Boys Basketball Interest Form (11/14)
MS Wrestling
Interest Meeting - October 10th at 3:15 pm in RM 503
Practices Start TBD
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm in the Wrestling Room
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: John 8:31-36
Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 32:28-52; Deuteronomy 33:1-29; Matthew 20:17-34
The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:35-36)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Today, we give thanks to God for the Lutheran Reformation, for like an angel flying in midheaven (Revelation 14:6), God used Luther and the Lutheran Reformation to restore the promise of His gospel to a fallen and broken world.
Fallen and broken, everyone is a slave to sin. Jesus says so. “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.” If you have committed sin today, and you certainly have, then you are a slave to sin. “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” (I John 1:8). Truth is, you and I will be slaves to sin all the way to the final breath we take in this life.
But, as also taught by Luther and the Lutheran Reformation, it is also every bit as true you and I are free now. Jesus says so. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Not kind of free. “Free indeed.” “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Truth is, all the way to the final breath we take in this life, you and I are no longer owned or defined by our sins anymore. Jesus has set us free from that.
“But I still sin!” Yes, you do. But Jesus still remains in the house forever, so forever, you still remain free. That is the promise of Jesus’ death for you on the cross. It’s the freedom God washes you with in your Baptism every day, speaks to you in His Word every day, and delivers to you at the Altar with Jesus’ Body and Blood.
Your sins do not own you. Your sins do not define you. Your sins will never tell God who or whose you are. You are His now. And you are declared by God Himself to be free, eternally holy, and righteous in His judgment.
Abide in His Word, freed one! From cover to cover, Jesus is the truth that sets you free. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
-Rev. Bradley Drew, pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Metairie, LA.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.
Spend time reading and meditating on God’s Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.
