Announcements 9/25/23
LUNCH TODAY: Korean BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hot Dog & Fries
LUNCH Tomorrow: Chicken Fajita Bowl w/rice, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger & fries, Chili Cheese Fries
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 25, 2023
LUNCH TODAY: Korean BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hot Dog & Fries
LUNCH Tomorrow: Chicken Fajita Bowl w/rice, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger & fries, Chili Cheese Fries
Concessions will be serving some sandwiches and wraps
after school.
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIRLS HS FLAG FOOTBALL INTEREST MEETING Come blaze a new trail! The girls HS Flag Football interest meeting will be held this FRIDAY 9/22 from 3:15pm - 3:30pm in Room 502. The interest meeting will discuss teams expectations, freshman, JV, and varsity information, start dates, and answer questions you may have. If you can not attend the interest meeting please contact Coach Deto, Rodney.detommaso@flhsemail.org for more information and to have your name added to our contact list(9/27)
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)
We’re gearing up for PSAT testing on October 11, 2023! Here are the key details you need to know:
Test Schedule:
- PSAT/NMSQT (For 10th & 11th graders): 7:45–11:00 a.m.
- PSAT 9/10 (For 8th & 9th graders): 8:15–11:30 a.m.
Please remember that October 11, 2023, is a shortened school day.
Arrival & Departure:
- Students should arrive approximately 15 minutes before their test start time to locate their assigned testing room. Room assignments will be sent home and also posted on campus on the day of the test.
- Pickup location remains the same as the usual drop-off spot. If older students are driving younger siblings, they should wait in the amphitheater until the younger ones are released.
Technical Preparation:
- Download the ‘Bluebook’ application from the self-service app on your Mac or iPad.
- After installing, launch the app and select “Test your device” in the upper right corner. Please make sure everything has a green checkbox
, if not please consult IT immediately. - Sometime prior to testing you will be able to use the app to review sample questions, practice tests, and familiarize yourself with the test-taking tools.
- Make sure your device can sustain a usable charge for at least 3 hours. If not, contact IT.
For technical help:
Test Day Requirements:
- Bring your fully charged school-issued computer or iPad. Charging facilities will not be available.
- Devices without the ‘Bluebook’ app pre-installed won’t be permitted for testing. (10/11)
HS Girls interested in playing basketball....If you are interested in
trying out for basketball this year, please connect with Coach Karner
either in person or through email (karnerj@flhsemail.org) ASAP. She will
have the information you will need.(9/30)
trying out for basketball this year, please connect with Coach Karner
either in person or through email (karnerj@flhsemail.org) ASAP. She will
have the information you will need.(9/30)
Faith Lutheran High School Student Council is excited to present Homecoming: Down the Rabbit Hole! Homecoming Week will include fun dress up days (stay tuned for details!), a Powderpuff competition, the grade vs grade Lip Sync Competition, a football game, King and Queen Coronation, and of course a Homecoming Dance :)
· Please click here to purchase your tickets for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 30. Tickets do go up incrementally, so don't delay!
*Anyone wanting tickets after 9/26 would need special approval. These tickets will also be more expensive.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Klemm (klemmj@flhsemail.org) or Mrs. Buuck (buuckj@flhsemail.org).
Get excited 
Get your tickets today!
PLEASE NOTE: Photos of ID Badges’s or Crusader Connect contact pages will no longer be accepted for entrance to after school events or Seniors, leaving for lunch. If you do not have an ID badge, please visit IT in the library to have a temporary one made or to have a copy of your existing ID created. Per the CCSD, Middle and High School students may not bring guests to after school events hosted by Faith Lutheran who are not enrolled in Faith Lutheran per district regulation 5135.4. (This is a district-wide policy that we are following.) Additionally, Middle school students attending high school events cannot attend without their parents. (9/29)
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.
Grief in Common will begin running on Tuesday, September 12th. 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.
The National Art Honor Society will have its next meeting on Monday September 11th during lunch in room 103. Bring your lunch if you plan to attend. High School students may join through the end of September. (9/30)
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 over Spring Break or Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's two international ACIS trips. If you are interested in either or both trips, follow the Registration Links below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Spring Break Trip is a Tour of Japan and will be led by Mr. Klenz. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. Students can sign up for one or both trips. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings for both trips will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Mr. Klenz and Ms. Gieseke. Alex Klenz- Spring Break Trip (Tour of Japan)- alex.klenz@flhsemail.org Greta Gieseke- Summer (France + Switzerland)- 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
We’re gearing up for PSAT testing on October 11, 2023! Here are the key details you need to know:
Test Schedule:
- PSAT/NMSQT (For 10th & 11th graders): 7:45–11:00 a.m.
- PSAT 9/10 (For 8th & 9th graders): 8:15–11:30 a.m.
Please remember that October 11, 2023, is a shortened school day.
Arrival & Departure:
- Students should arrive approximately 15 minutes before their test start time to locate their assigned testing room. Room assignments will be sent home and also posted on campus on the day of the test.
- Pickup location remains the same as the usual drop-off spot. If older students are driving younger siblings, they should wait in the amphitheater until the younger ones are released.
Technical Preparation:
- Download the ‘Bluebook’ application from the self-service app on your Mac or iPad.
- After installing, launch the app and select “Test your device” in the upper right corner. Please make sure everything has a green checkbox , if not please consult IT immediately.
- Sometime prior to testing you will be able to use the app to review sample questions, practice tests, and familiarize yourself with the test-taking tools.
- Make sure your device can sustain a usable charge for at least 3 hours. If not, contact IT.
For technical help:
Test Day Requirements:
- Bring your fully charged school-issued computer or iPad. Charging facilities will not be available.
- Devices without the ‘Bluebook’ app pre-installed won’t be permitted for testing. (10/11)
Butterfly Garden Club: Clay Workshops
Come create clay pieces to add to the garden's totem poles. Please RSVP for this so enough supplies will be available for you to enjoy.
DATES: Wed Sept 27 and Wed October 4th
Where: Room 316
Time: 3:15 to 5:00
Advisors: Mrs. September Wilson & Bridget Laswell; Science Teachers
NOTE: Regular meetings will resume in November (due to Coach Wilson's volleyball season)(9/29)
Dear Parent or Student, ORDER BY 12/31/2023
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
PLEASE NOTE: Photos of ID Badges’s or Crusader Connect contact pages will no longer be accepted for entrance to after school events or Seniors, leaving for lunch. If you do not have an ID badge, please visit IT in the library to have a temporary one made or to have a copy of your existing ID created. Per the CCSD, Middle and High School students may not bring guests to after school events hosted by Faith Lutheran who are not enrolled in Faith Lutheran per district regulation 5135.4. (This is a district-wide policy that we are following.) Additionally, Middle school students attending high school events cannot attend without their parents. (9/29)
Grief in Common will begin running on Tuesday, September 12th. 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.
IT'S COMING!! IT'S COMING! FINALLY IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!
LEGO Club is starting up again and is looking for new members. We meet in room 502 in the AUX Gym every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30pm starting on Tuesday August 29. If you enjoy digging through bins of random LEGO pieces and using your imagination to create whatever you can come up with, this club is for you!(9/30)
7th and 8th Grade Working Lunch
7th and 8th grade working lunch will begin the month of September starting on the 6th and will continue 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 the morning of 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.
Attention all 7th and 8th graders!
Let's go to California over President's Day weekend!
A trip to Southern California is planned for Wednesday, February 14th to Sunday the 18th. The cost is only $1200/student which includes everything but your lunches and spending money. The click below for info. See Ms Beyer or Mrs. Grant for more information. Southern Cal Trip and itinerary There will be a parent meeting for all who are interested on Monday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in room 224. If you are interested but cannot attend this meeting, please contact Ms. Beyer or Mrs. Grant at Anna.Beyer@flhsemail.org or grank@flhsemail.org, respectively.
DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY WITH FAITH LUTHERAN? Our Summer Trip (May 28-June 5) will be to France and Switzerland( only current 8th grade) with Ms. Gieseke. Follow these links to register early, and lock in the lowest possible price. If you have questions about the trip, please giesekeg@flhsemail.org. We look forward to traveling with you next year!
Link for France/Switzerland (itinerary, dates, prices, registration)
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 4:38-5:8, Ephesians 6:1-24
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. (Isaiah 55:8)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Have you ever sought a second opinion? Usually, that’s something that happens in a medical context. A doctor might suspect a particular illness or recommend a course of treatment. If the patient doesn’t like the doctor’s diagnosis/recommendation, he or she may choose to seek a second opinion from another doctor. There are times when it makes good sense to get a second opinion on something. But whose opinion should you trust? In matters that are even greater than life and death–and by that, I mean matters of eternal life–you should go to the One whose opinion actually matters…God Himself.
In today’s text, there’s an invitation to “Seek the LORD while He may be found” and to “call upon Him while He is near.” People are to seek the LORD in order that we might see His ways, how they are holy and upright (unlike ours), and so that we may repent of our wicked ways and thoughts. The LORD will have compassion; He will pardon! The problem is one of perspective. It’s all too easy for us to lose perspective on what God has called good and evil. We tend to live in the moment; scratching every sinful “itch.” We try to justify our own sins by pointing out that they aren’t that bad…but what we’re really demonstrating is that we see things differently than God. He has a perfect perspective. From His vantage point over all things in creation, He can truly say that, “as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” So the question boils down to this: whose opinion are you going to trust? There’s an added urgency to these words…When should we seek the LORD? While He may be found! When should we call upon Him? While He is near!
As this was yesterday’s Old Testament lesson in worship, it makes sense for us to think of it in light of the Gospel lesson from Matthew 20. There is a time when God is calling us into His field to labor…and a time when the laborers’ wages will be doled out. There is a way in which God will generously give His laborers the fruits of their faith. But beware the temptation to grumble when God forgives the wicked and the unrighteous…and remember that God’s thoughts and His ways are higher and better than ours–for it is in His ways and thoughts that YOU are saved! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
The will of God is always best and shall be done forever; and they who trust in Him are blest; He will forsake them never. He helps indeed in time of need; He chastens with forbearing. They who depend on God, their friend, shall not be left despairing. Amen. (LSB 758:1)
-Pastor Dustin Beck is pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Corpus Christi, Texas.
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.
