Announcements 9/7/16
Special Today: Polish Sausage Sandwich
Special Thursday: Quesadillas
Special Thursday: Quesadillas
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday
September 7, 2016
ALL SCHOOL
Lunch Today: Polish Sausage Sandwich
Lunch Thursday: Quesadillas
HIGH SCHOOL
Grandparent’s Day is this Friday, September 9th! If you know your grandparent or other special family will be attending this special event, please make sure you stay after the 9/11 Memorial Service to meet them at your marked grade level or the grade level of the oldest grandchild also attending Faith.
FREE PIZZA and DECA meeting tonight Sep. 7th in the Library at 7 p.m. Bring yourself and a friend and be ready to have a good time. (9/7)
Attention HS Wrestlers!!! Wrestling practice will start on Wednesday, September 14th at 2:55 PM in the HS Wrestling Room. Registration for the team can be completed(including uploading of your physical forms) on registermyathlete.com
Please return your registration receipt to Coach Jeffries.
Go Crusaders!!! (9/14)
Attention baseball players, we will have a fall workout information meeting on September 9th at 3:00 at the baseball field (9/9)
MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY!!!!
If you missed getting your picture taken at the Crusader Connect, please remember that makeup picture day is Wednesday, September 21. PLEASE listen to the announcements that day telling you what time to go to the student activity center to get yours done! If you need an order form, they are at the front desk. (9/20)
Are you interested in assisting startup companies in 3rd world countries? Then join Microbank, where you will lend 0% interest loans to nearly all parts of the globe. Meetings are in Room 122 every Thursday at lunch. (9/22)
Support your September Charity of the Month!
This month’s charity is JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). JDRF works to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research, so that a cure can be found!
Please help support our fundraising efforts by participating in these upcoming activities:
- 1. Donuts-We will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts every Friday morning in the amphitheater for $1, so stop by and get a morning snack!
- 1. “Dress for T1D” Day- Support JDRF by donating $5 and students/faculty can wear blue for the day
2.Restaurants- Stop by restaurants such as Roccos (on 9/14) and Canes (on 9/22) and mention that you are with Faith, and they have agreed to give back a percentage to support JDRF! We will keep you updated through social media, daily announcements, etc for other important info! Thanks for helping us turn type one into type none! With your help, you can help us reach our $10,000 goal! (9/30)
DID YOU KNOW?????
The long sleeved T-Shirt is NOT considered a uniform shirt! You can wear it on Fridays for Spirit Day. Any questions, please see Mr. Bowline. (9/8)
Interested in High School Softball here at Faith Lutheran??
Please attend our mandatory Fall Softball Meeting at 3:10 on Thursday, September 8th in Room 219!!!
The meeting should last about 30 minutes, so adjust accordingly!
See you then!!! Coach P~ (9/8)
If you missed the meeting and are interested in participating in the Nevada State Mock Trial Competition please, please speak to Ms. Uy ASAP. ALL FORMS ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 @3PM
~ Help Faith Gather Hope & Share Love ~
Join us in northern LA as we serve at The Gathering, Hope of the Valley Mission, Children's Hunger Fund, & Casa Esperanza. We will depart after school on Wednesday, Oct 26 and return to Faith on Sunday, Oct 30th. Be the hands and feet of Jesus and have fun serving alongside your classmates with the added benefit of completing all of your Community Crusade service hours in one trip. See Mr. Heupel in Portable 55 or email at heupelt@flhsemail.org for more information. (10/5)
AUDITIONS for the musical "THE CHRISTMAS CAROL" are right around the corner! AUDITIONS are SEPT. 7-14. For audition calendar or audition requirements, email Mr. Ball at ErikBall123@Gmail.com
JOIN RPG CLUB! Are you looking for adventure after school? Look no further than RPG (Role Playing Games) Club! The adventure starts NEXT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th from 3-5 PM in ROOM #103 (Miss Heimlich's Room). Have fun, make new friends, and slay some monsters along the way! No previous experience necessary! Questions? Ask Miss Heimlich, Mitch Elliott, or Jack Williams. (9/7)
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
PigsForTheKids.org is looking for volunteers to help with their event on Saturday, September 17th from 2:00-6:00pm and 5:30-10:00pm. More information and volunteer sign ups can be found on their website: PigsForTheKids.org (9/16)
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Nevada Child Seekers - Sept. 17th – Police Vs Firefighters Game
Nevada Child Seekers volunteers will arrive one hour before the start of the event and check in at the Nevada Child Seekers booth. Volunteers will help set up booth, greet attendees and help coordinate the game and prizes at our booth. Please fill out the form below to volunteer.
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Nevada Child Seekers - Oct 1st – Nascar – Kids Zone
Nevada Child Seekers volunteers will arrive two hours before the start of the Show and Shine event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Volunteers need to check in at the Nevada Child Seekers booth. Volunteers will help set up booth, greet attendees and help coordinate the game and prizes at our booth.
Please use the link below to sign up:
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
THE DOUGLAS J. GREEN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION needs volunteers to help tape, pack boxes and organize food for their annual “United We Stand” care packages for deployed service members. The event is Sunday, September 11 at 12:00pm. For more information contact Suni at 702-845-9171 (9/9)
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
First Good Shepard Fall Carnival
Sunday, October 23 from 9-4 pm (Does not need to be the entire time, whatever you can do)
Contact: Hilda Washington (702)429-2690 Or First Good Shepard School
Wear Faith Polo. Helping with Set up, take down, and running activities. (10/21)
Attention 8th-11th graders! Would you like to visit the amazing Inca ruins of Machu Picchu? Sail to an island on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake? Explore Lima, the historic capital of Peru? Or walk the streets of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas? Then join Ms. Gieseke and Mr. Crowder on a trip to Peru during spring break 2018 (March 29-April 7, 2018). We know it is a long way off, but start thinking about it NOW. The first informational meeting is Thursday, September 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the library. If you have any questions or need further information, please talk to or email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Crowder. Stay tuned for more information! (6/25)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." In Philippians 4:6, God calls us to pray to Him about anything and everything in all situations. A new prayer group is starting up to do just that. The group will meet twice a week on Mondays and Fridays in room 112 at 7am, and the sole purpose of the group will be to pray for this school and those in it, this city, this country, and this world. If you are in need of prayer, whether you are a faculty member or a student, you are welcome to come on Monday mornings starting on September 12 and the members of the group will pray for you in person. If you want to request prayer, but not in person, you can send emails to request@flhsemail.org. If you are interested in joining the group and praying for everything under the sun, please contact Hannah Hines by email (hh8604@flhsemail.org) for more information or to confirm your intent to join. The first informational meeting for the members will be sometime next week. More information on that meeting to come. 6/2
All School Testing Day October 12
October 12 will be a minimum day and all students in grades 6-11 will be taking standardized tests on campus. All seniors have the day off that day. 6th and 7th graders will be taking the ACT Aspire Exam, which is a pre-ACT written specifically for each grade level, and they will be excused at approximately 2:00PM. Students in grades 8-11 will be taking the PSAT written specifically for their grade level. Juniors taking the PSAT are eligible for a National Merit Scholar designation if they score in the top 2% nationally on the exam. All other grade levels of that exam are simply practice for the junior year. 8th graders will be excused at approximately 11:45AM and 9th-11th grade will be excused at approximately 11:15AM. Please use the normal after school designated pick-up areas. Students should get a good night's sleep the night before, have a good breakfast that morning and come prepared with #2 pencils, a 4-function calculator, water and a healthy snack to eat during the break. Please contact Dan Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org with any questions or concerns. (10/11)
In cooperation with Princeton Review, Faith Lutheran is offering Princeton Review's Ultimate SAT course on campus, which includes 30 hours of instruction and 4 full-length diagnostic practice exams on Saturday mornings at 9:00. This course is valued at $1099, but Faith students can take it for only $599. The next available course starts with a practice test on Oct. 15 and runs mostly Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM through Nov. 30 leading up to the December 3 SAT. Exact dates for the class are listed below. To sign up please fill out the form at this link by October 5 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDJYTEl5VFF0UGR4Q3diUzFTUWF2RXc6MQ. The total $599 for the class will be added to your tuition bill once the class has begun. Contact Mr. Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org or 804-4400 for more information. (10/5
Fall 2016 – SAT
10/15 Test 1
10/17 Class 1
10/19 Class 2
10/24 Class 3
10/26 Class 4
10/29 Test 2
11/1 Class 5
11/2 Class 6
11/7 Class 7
11/9 Class 8
11/12 Test 3
11/14 Class 9
11/16 Class 10
11/19 Test 4
11/28 Class 11
11/30 Class 12
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grandparent’s Day is this Friday, September 9th! If you know your grandparent or other special family will be attending this special event, please make sure you stay after the 9/11 Memorial Service to meet them at your marked grade level or the grade level of the oldest grandchild also attending Faith
Come and join Builder's Club! Do you love to volunteer and serve those in need? Then this is the club for you! The first meeting will be this Thursday, September 8. Come to room 318 at 7:30 before school for some fun! If you cannot come in the morning, come after school at 3:20. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Walo at walok@flhsemail.org or Sabrina Richards at sr1196@flhsemail.org 9/8
Mark Your Calendars
Middle School Mock Trial - April 1 - All Day - Mrs. Uy (uyj@flhsemail.org)
Middle School Model United Nations - May 6 - All Day - Mr. Tonniges (tonnigesj@flhsemail.org)
Information meeting(s) will be held in January 2017. Check student announcements after Christmas for details and fee information
MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY!!!!
If you missed getting your picture taken at the Crusader Connect, please remember that makeup picture day is Wednesday, September 21. PLEASE listen to the announcements that day telling you what time to go to the student activity center to get yours done! If you need an order form, they are at the front desk. (9/20)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." In Philippians 4:6, God calls us to pray to Him about anything and everything in all situations. A new prayer group is starting up to do just that. The group will meet twice a week on Mondays and Fridays in room 112 at 7am, and the sole purpose of the group will be to pray for this school and those in it, this city, this country, and this world. If you are in need of prayer, whether you are a faculty member or a student, you are welcome to come on Monday mornings starting on September 12 and the members of the group will pray for you in person. If you want to request prayer, but not in person, you can send emails to request@flhsemail.org. If you are interested in joining the group and praying for everything under the sun, please contact Hannah Hines by email (hh8604@flhsemail.org) for more information or to confirm your intent to join. The first informational meeting for the members will be sometime next week. More information on that meeting to come. 6/2
MS Cyber Patriot Update: We are very excited by the number of students interested in Middle School Cyber Patriot this year. Unfortunately the Cyber Patriot organization limits us to fielding two middle school teams. At this time, we can offer Cyber Patriot to interested seventh and eighth graders. Sixth graders are still invited to join our CX-DaR (Crusaders Explore Drones and Robotics) club where they will have top-priority. The information meeting for CX-DaR is on Thursday, Sept. 8th - 3:15 pm - Room 105.
7th and 8th Graders joining Cyber Patriot: Parent meeting and swearing in ceremony is Wednesday, Sept. 7th - 3:30 - Room 221. See or email Mr. Diaz (diazj@flhsemail.org) ASAP to let him know that you and your parent will be attending.
Support your September Charity of the Month!
This month’s charity is JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). JDRF works to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research, so that a cure can be found!
Please help support our fundraising efforts by participating in these upcoming activities:
2.Donuts-We will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts every Friday morning in the amphitheater for $1, so stop by and get a morning snack!
3.“Dress for T1D” Day- Support JDRF by donating $5 and students/faculty can wear blue for the day
4.Restaurants- Stop by restaurants such as Roccos (on 9/14) and Canes (on 9/22) and mention that you are with Faith, and they have agreed to give back a percentage to support JDRF!
We will keep you updated through social media, daily announcements, etc for other important info! Thanks for helping us turn type one into type none! With your help, you can help us reach our $10,000 goal!
AUDITIONS for the musical "THE CHRISTMAS CAROL" are right around the corner! AUDITIONS are SEPT. 7-14. For audition calendar or audition requirements, email Mr. Ball at ErikBall123@Gmail.com
CX-DaR - Crusader Exploratory Drones and Robotics Club
Information Meeting - Room 105, Thursday, September 8th, 3:15 pm. Questions? Ask Mr. Diaz or Mr. Schumacher (9/8)
Attention 8th-11th graders! Would you like to visit the amazing Inca ruins of Machu Picchu? Sail to an island on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake? Explore Lima, the historic capital of Peru? Or walk the streets of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas? Then join Ms. Gieseke and Mr. Crowder on a trip to Peru during spring break 2018 (March 29-April 7, 2018). We know it is a long way off, but start thinking about it NOW. The first informational meeting is Thursday, September 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the library. If you have any questions or need further information, please talk to or email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Crowder. Stay tuned for more information! (6/25)
STUDENT COUNCIL IS SPONSORING CRUSADER DAY AT MS FOOTBALL GAME SATURDAY!
Come support our football team this Saturday night at 6pm. All students and teachers will receive a raffle ticket for attending and may win fabulous prizes. Let's cheer on our Crusader Football team as well as support our cheer and dance teams.
Daily Devotional
Rejoicing in Deep Need
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In this time of our deep need, help us again as you did in years gone by (v.2).
I read an online obituary for a friend’s father. My heart ached for my friend as I imagined how painful it would be to lose a parent. I sent him an email of condolence and was surprised by his quick response. “It’s been a tough year, but I’m rejoicing in our hope in Christ.” Even as he mourned, he spoke of hope and faith.
Similarly, the words of Habakkuk 3:2 surprise me. The prophet sang that “in this time of our deep need,” he was “filled with awe by [God’s] amazing works.”
The time of deep need Habakkuk referred to was the tumultuous period before the exile of God’s people. The ruthless Babylonian empire was growing in power. Meanwhile, Judah was turning away from God (1:2-4). Habakkuk lamented the disobedience of the people and called out to the Lord.
He must have been startled to learn that the Babylonians would be God’s chosen instrument for disciplining His people (1:6-11). Yet, in a culture of sin, with war on the horizon, Habakkuk marveled at God and said, “Help us again . . . remember your mercy” (3:2). What an amazing response.
Sometimes I’m tempted to question God’s sovereign rule when bad things happen. When all I can see is the proliferation of sin and injustice, I grow tired and complain like Habakkuk did. But his small book also shows me how to respond after the complaints are over. The prophet famously said, “The righteous will live by their faithfulness to God” (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11).
My friend’s email reflects this response of enduring loss with hope. Habakkuk said, “[God’s] coming is as brilliant as the sunrise. . . . When he looks, the nations tremble. . . . He is the Eternal One!” (3:4,6). May we find the hope and strength we need in God today. —Andy Rogers
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What happens when you choose to rejoice in God even when you’re in deep need? Meditate on some of God’s attributes and consider why they fill you with hope and trust.
