Announcements 9/22/16
Special Today: Potstickers
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Special Monday: Taquitos
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Special Monday: Taquitos
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday
September 22, 2016
ALL SCHOOL
Lunch Today: Pot Stickers
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Lunch Monday: Taquitos
HIGH SCHOOL
Do you need help with your math homework? If so, students in the math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, are here to help you! There are High School Students available for math tutoring Monday through Thursday after school, until 3:45, in room 120. You must bring your math work and your notes with you. (9/23)
FALL ONLINE HEALTH CLASS
If you are in need of completing your high school health credit, the Fall 2 session of online Health begins October 24. If you would like to be enrolled in this class, you must fill out the form at this link by Friday October 14 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dEJZNUFJWENFaTBlYW83cHBnNzdxcmc6MQ. You will be charged an extra $350 on your tuition bill for this class if it will be your 9th class of 2016-2017. The class is free if you have an early dismissal, late arrival or study hall in your schedule. If you took Health in 8th grade at Faith or have taken Health at Las Vegas Day School, Alexander Dawson, Adelson or The Meadows in 8th grade, your high school Health requirement is already complete. Contact Dan Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org if you have any questions. (10/13)
AS A REMINDER: The service hour opportunities listed in the announcements are for Student Community Crusader Service Hours only. They do not qualify for FACTS Service Hours.
Attention any MS or HS girl interested in going out for lacrosse, there will be an informational meeting on Sept. 29th at 6:30 pm in the weight room.
CRUSADER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Mountain View Lutheran Church is having a community outreach on Oct.2 and are in need of more volunteers. The sign-up closes on September 28th. The link to sign up:
CRUSADER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
RICHARD H. BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is looking for volunteers to help with their Harvest Festival on Friday, October 21 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Duties include food service, running the “carnival” games, and managing the cake walk. Please contact Alisa Koot or Richard Bryan at 702-324-5606 or email rhbpta@gmail.com (10/20)
CRUSADERS SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
MOUNTAIN VIEW LUTHERAN SCHOOL is looking for volunteers to help with their Fall Festival on October 22 any time between 8:00am and 6:00pm. Since it is also Homecoming, they are willing to give our students the early slots. Please contact Michelle Rossman at mrossman@mvlcs.org or call 702-233-9323. (10/21)
Today!! The video production crew meets.
The crusader video production crew is looking for students who interested in learning the technical and artistic craft of video production work. Hands on training on live streaming, equipment setup and usage, filming and editing.
See Mr. Diaz for more information. Room 221. (9/22)
Dress for T1D" Day
- Support JDRF by donating $5 and students/faculty can wear blue for the day. The dress day is Sept 27th. Students can buy wristbands both Monday and Tuesday morning for $5.00.
Support the Charity of the Month!
This Week's Events:
RAISING CANE'S- Support JDRF/ eat some great food & go to Cane's on Sahara & Hualapai (Sprouts shopping center) this Thursday, Sept. 22nd!
A percentage of the proceeds will go straight to our fundraising goal! Just show the flyer (attached) and you will directly support our charity of the month.
DONUTS-Just a reminder that Krispy Kreme donuts will be sold Thursday morning this week, since there is no school on Friday!
Spanish tutoring will be provided by members of the Spanish Honor Society, Sociedad Hispánica Honoraria (SHH) on Tuesday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 beginning Sept 27 in Mrs. Grant's room, 114.
There is no appointment necessary. Students who need additional help in Spanish may come for help at any time between those hours.
Questions? Email Sra. Grant!
ViSA sign up
Are you a good communicator? Do you love your school? Do you like to help others? If so, ViSA is for you! ViSA students help with open houses for prospective students, prospective student visit days, new student first days. Pick up a form outside of Mr. Arnolds office. Those of you who have been ViSA assistants in the past please fill out another form. (9/23)
Homecoming is approaching soon!!! Tickets are currently $50 until 9/30, then $65 until 10/7, $75 until 10/14. Hurry up and get your tickets, and come have a blast with your date Around the World.
CRUSADER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Ways to Serve for Mission Encounter (October 20 - October 23)
A free interactive exhibit where guests can encounter 3 other cultures without leaving theirs. We are looking for various positions/days/times for people to serve so guests can learn more about life in Cambodia, Dominican Republic and Liberia.
Positions Needed:
- 1. Registration
- 2. General
- 3. Role-Player
- 4. Tour Guide (10-minute story needs to be memorized)
- 5. Setup and Teardown prior to and after the event
Go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-encounter-volunteers-tickets-27152604170 and choose the position and shift(s) you would like to serve
Or just email Linda.kurtz@faithlasvegas.org or text call 702-439-7902
Are you interested in international politics? Ever wonder about world issues? There is still time to do something about it by joining Model United Nations today. Just come to any practice, every Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm, in the Library, or email us at modelun@flhsemail.org to learn more. Find out how you can make a difference. We hope to see you there! (9/22)
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)
CRUSADER 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:
CRUSADER 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 19
October 19 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. (10/18)
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
Do you need help with your math homework? If so, students in the math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, are here to help you! There are High School Students available for math tutoring Monday through Thursday after school, until 3:45, in room 120. You must bring your math work and your notes with you. (9/23)
Attention any MS or HS girl interested in going out for lacrosse, there will be an informational meeting on Sept. 29th at 6:30 pm in the weight room.
Today!! The video production crew meets.
The crusader video production crew is looking for students who interested in learning the technical and artistic craft of video production work. Hands on training on live streaming, equipment setup and usage, filming and editing.
See Mr. Diaz for more information. Room 221. (9/22)
FALL FESTIVAL MIDDLE SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY!!!!!!
Join us for our Faith Lutheran Fall Festival for FLMS students and their families on Friday, October 7 from 5-7pm. This event is put on by our MS STUCO and will have carnival games, food, photo booths, dunking for apples, face painting and BIG PRIZES! All proceeds will go toward “Souled Out” youth concerts and fun events throughout the year. Forms are available in the front office. (10/6)
PUMPKINS NEEDED FOR FALL FESTIVAL!
Bring in pumpkins to portable 67 before school and earn additional tickets to the fall festival! Small Pumpkin: 2 tickets, Medium Pumpkin: 5 tickets Large Pumpkin: 8 tickets and XLarge Pumpkin: 10 tickets.
Support the Charity of the Month!
This Week's Events:
RAISING CANE'S- Support JDRF/ eat some great food & go to Cane's on Sahara & Hualapai (Sprouts shopping center) this Thursday, Sept. 22nd!
A percentage of the proceeds will go straight to our fundraising goal! Just show the flyer (attached) and you will directly support our charity of the month.
DONUTS-Just a reminder that Krispy Kreme donuts will be sold Thursday morning this week, since there is no school on Friday!
Spanish tutoring will be provided by members of the Spanish Honor Society, Sociedad Hispánica Honoraria (SHH) on Tuesday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 beginning Sept. 27 in Mrs. Grant's room, 114.
There is no appointment necessary. Students who need additional help in Spanish may come for help at any time between those hours.
Questions? Email Sra. Grant!
ViSA sign up
Are you a good communicator? Do you love your school? Do you like to help others? If so, ViSA is for you! ViSA students help with open houses for prospective students, prospective student visit days, new student first days. Pick up a form outside of Mr. Arnolds office. Those of you who have been ViSA assistants in the past please fill out another form. (9/23)
It's not too late to 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 22. Come to room 318 at 7:30 before school for some fun! If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Walo at walok@flhsemail.org or Sabrina Richards at sr1196@flhsemail.org.
(9/22)
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
"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
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)
Daily Devotional
You’re Needed
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In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary (v.22).
In 2015, Derrick Rose, an All-Star guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA), faced another surgery after he tore the medial meniscus in his right knee for the second time in 15 months. The meniscus is a relatively obscure part of the human body, yet this essential piece of cartilage not only threatened Rose’s career, but also hurt his team’s chances of a championship and dashed the hopes of the city where he plays. What a large impact from such a small thing!
As we consider our own bodies, we can relate, for we need every part to pull together for the common good—even those we seldom think about. When was the last time you contemplated your meniscus, retina, or cochlea? Yet when these become inflamed or torn, their searing pain can cripple us.
Paul said that what’s true of our human bodies is also true for the body of Christ. There are no unnecessary parts. The internal organs we think about the least are the ones we may need most. We can lose a limb but not our lungs, a hand but not our heart. “So we carefully protect those parts that should not be seen” with the shield of our rib cage (1 Corinthians 12:23).
There are no expendable parts, for “God has put each part just where he wants it” (v.18). Think about that for a moment. God has placed you in your local church for a reason. You have a role that other members depend on. It’s why they miss you when you’re not there.
The next time you gather with God’s people, look for what needs to be done. It may not be a role on the platform. It may be something like serving in the nursery or actively listening to those who are hurting. Do it for Jesus, as if His body depended on it. Because it does. —Mike Wittmer
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