Announcements 5/11/17
SPECIAL TODAY: VEGGIE EGGROLLS
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL - CLOSED - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL - CLOSED - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
THURSDAY
MAY 11, 2017
ALL SCHOOL
LUNCH TODAY: VEGGIE EGGROLLS
FRIDAY: CLOSED! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
HIGH SCHOOL
Seniors and your laptops!
ALL senior laptops must be re-imaged. If you do not have your laptop checked and re-imaged by our IT department, you will not receive your diploma! You must have this final re-image done, even if you had the laptop re-imaged recently!
We are thrilled to offer those seniors that have been here at Faith for the full 4 years, the ability to keep your laptop at no charge. We will need to wipe and re-image your laptop (all your information will be gone). We HIGHLY recommend making a backup (using Time Machine or just copy the files important to you). If you do not do that or need help on how to do that, please come to the library and visit the tech support room. If you bring your external drive with you, we will be glad to teach you how to get your data saved from the laptop, but we will NOT backup your data.
Also, if you do not want your laptop, consider leaving it with us. We take your old laptop, refurbish it, and donate it to less fortunate schools, churches, shut-ins, elderly, and other organizations. It is a way to bless others. Just let us know at check-in what you would like to do. Last year we had students donate their laptops to help underprivileged and charities! How cool is that?
As a senior, can I get my laptop if I have not been here the full 4 years?
Possibly, you might be able to. It will depend on the model and year you got the laptop. It will be decided on a case by case basis. The minimal cost is $200 if you want to keep your laptop (there can be additional charges for different models and age). Your laptop will need to be re-imaged. If you return the laptop damaged or missing charger, you will be charged for those repairs.
This offer to purchase your laptop will not be offered to any other grade. This is a way we can bless the seniors.
Q: When you re-image my laptop, will all my photos and files be lost?
A: Yes, if you did not back it up. Unfortunately, we cannot back up the files for you.
Q: When can I get it re-imaged?
A: As soon as you do not need the laptop for classes, please bring it in to re-image.
Once re-imaged, it cannot be on our school network anymore.
AGAIN! ALL senior laptops must be checked and re-imaged.
If you do not have your laptop checked and re-imaged, by our IT department, you will not receive your diploma and transcripts will be on hold.
Attention AP Students:
If you are taking Alternate AP Exams next week, please check in with Mrs. Washington for the date and times by Thursday May 11th.
Check your Community Crusade Service hours. They are due by May 15th. IF you do not get them turned in you will not get your schedule for next year. Seniors, if you do not get them completed we will not send your transcripts. You need a minimum of 20 hours. 10 hours if you started school at Semester or later.
Party Supplies Needed for the Birthday Bunch at The Shade Tree - We're doing our part to help kids in need celebrate their birthdays by throwing a Birthday Bunch Bash at The Shade Tree of Las Vegas. Faith Lutheran will be the Fun Sponsor for the kids at The Shade Tree who celebrate their birthdays in May. We'll be decorating for their big day and helping out with the party games.
There will be a donation box for party supplies (streamers, balloons, paper plates, napkins, cups, plastic utensils, other decorations, etc.) outside the cafeteria before school from Tuesday, 5/9, through Thursday, 5/18. Drop off your donations and get a raffle ticket.
For those who donate party supplies and/or items for the Helpless Handoff Kits, we'll be raffling a $15, $25, and $50 iTunes gift card on Wednesday, 5/31.
A reminder to next year's HS Student Leadership Team 2017-18 that we will hold our parent meeting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 30th in the Library. Mandatory attendance for you and at least one parent. See you there! (5/30)
TIME TO CHECK CAFETERIA ACCOUNT BALANCES
Please check your Cafeteria Account Balance................ Your account MUST have a positive balance in order to make ANY purchases during Finals. Any negative cafeteria account balances at the end of the year will be transferred to your Tuition account and will be processed through SMART Tuition in June and July. (6/2)
There will be an informational HS VOLLEYBALL meeting on Thursday, May 11th in the Rec Sports room during high school lunch. If you are planning on trying out for volleyball in the fall this is a mandatory meeting. You must see Coach Fisher if you cannot attend. (5/11)
Helpless Hand Off Kits, is the May 2017 charity of the month.
* We are supporting homeless teens and kids at the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Shade Tree Shelter.
* There will be a donation drive during the month of May to collect essential items like travel size tooth brushes, toothpaste, lip balm, combs/brushers, life saver candies, crackers, cookies, protein and cereal bars, tissues, hand sanitizers/wet ones, and $10 gift cards for McDonalds, Walmart, etc.
· Please put items in the large donation boxes placed in different locations on campus starting May1.
· Please take gift cards to the business office.
* Service hours will be available for kit assembly on Wednesday, May 24h , from 3 to 5pm at Faith. Please email ss1910@flhsemail.org to sign up for these service hours.
Samantha Schuetze, Class of 2019 (5/24)
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Miracle League needs your help! Come be a baseball buddy for a special needs player. You don't need to have any prior knowledge of baseball, just a desire to have fun and help. Saturday May 13, May 20. For more information and to sign up check http://miracleleaguelasvegas.com/. Go to "volunteer" and then "online buddy sign up". Any questions, Cindy Seigle (702) 326-8502
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Good Samaritan Christian Academy needs volunteers to help with their Spring Carnival on Friday, May 12 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Their address is 8425 W. Windmill. For more information, text or call Christy Schneider at 707-761-0945. (5/10)
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Summer Meet Up & Eat Up Program (July 3rd – August 11th)— Boys Town Nevada in partnership with Three Square Food Bank will provide lunch over the summer break to the youth served by our Care Coordination Schools program. Volunteers are needed to welcome the youth, distribute lunch, assist with monitoring the youth and clean-up. Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Available Spots: 3-6 volunteers needed daily. Please contact Christine Cisneros at 702.724.8413 for information and to sign up.
In an effort to encourage strong values of philanthropy and community involvement among our student body, the Faith Lutheran HS Student Leadership Team (SLT) along with the MS Student Council will select 5 charities per academic year that will receive school-wide support. Each charity will be assigned a month (Sept, Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr & May) where the Faith Family will be encouraged to contribute to fundraising or collection efforts solicited for that month’s charity.
High school students who would like to submit an application for consideration to support a charitable organization during the 2017-18 academic year, please contact Mrs. Buuck for an application at buuckj@flhsemail.org. Applications can also be found outside of Mrs. Buuck's Office (Office of Student Life) in the aux gym near room 501. All applications for consideration must be submitted to the Office of Student Life no later than May 12, 2017. (5/12)
MASTERACT is BACK this summer with “Walk the Plank”! Faith Lutheran’s Summer Theatre Camp will be July 10-15, 2017. Open registration to all 6-12 graders. Cost is $400 and there is only room for 100 students. To enroll, please visit www.faithlutheranlv.org/masteract or email ErikBall123@gmail.com
"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 dojust 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
MIDDLE SCHOOL
All 8th Graders and your iPad
We are thrilled to offer the 8th Graders, that have been here at Faith for the full 3 years, the ability to keep your iPad for a nominal cost of $150. We will need to erase and restore your iPad (all your information will be gone) to original settings. We HIGHLY recommend making a backup (using iCloud or just email the files important to you). If you do not do that or need help on how to do that, please come to the library and visit the Tech Support room. We will NOT backup your data. All 8th graders must come by the tech support to return or purchase the iPad before end of school.
If you choose not to purchase the iPad and the iPad is returned damaged, you will be billed for the damage and/or missing charger.
When should I get my iPad erased and restored to factory settings?
As soon as you do not need it. Talk to your teachers to see if it will be required. All 8th graders must get the iPad either returned or purchased and erased by the end of school.
As an 8th grader, can I get my iPad if I have not been here the full 3 years?
Possibly. There may be additional charges beyond the $150 depending on the age or model of your iPad and will be considered as a case by case situation. If you want to keep your iPad, your iPad will need to be erased and restored to original settings. This offer to purchase your iPad will not be offered to any other grade. This is a way we can bless our 8th graders.
When you re-image my iPad, will all my photos and files be lost?
Yes, if you did not back it up. Unfortunately, we cannot back up the files for you.
When can I get it erased and restored to original settings? As soon as you do not need the iPad for classes, please bring it in to be erased and restored to original settings.
Once erased and restored to original settings the iPad cannot be on our network.
----Attention middle school wrestlers,if you missed the banquet you have a certificate to honor your hard work. Your certificate can be picked up in the coaches’ office, in the boy’s locker room. Please make a point to come by and pick it up--------
Current 8th graders
Are you interested in mentoring younger students? Do you like the idea of giving up a few late start mornings a month to lead a group of 6th graders? Are you comfortable speaking in front of others and would you be willing to share your values with your peers? Do you like helping friends in need? If so, stop by Mrs. Burns' office this week and pick up a peer mentor application for your 9th grade year. Applications will be in the file folder outside her office door from Tuesday, May 9-Monday 15. (5/15)
ATTENTION ALL 6TH AND 7TH GRADE GIRLS!!
Are you interested in trying out for Middle School Cheer for the 2017-2018 season?
If you are, here are some important dates for you!
INTEREST MEETING
May 17th, 6:00 in the Arena Gym
Parents and Athletes should attend
TRYOUTS
May 23rd and 25th, 4:30 to 6:30 in the Aux Gym
ONLY athletes are allowed to attend.
Party Supplies Needed for the Birthday Bunch at The Shade Tree - We're doing our part to help kids in need celebrate their birthdays by throwing a Birthday Bunch Bash at The Shade Tree of Las Vegas. Faith Lutheran will be the Fun Sponsor for the kids at The Shade Tree who celebrate their birthdays in May. We'll be decorating for their big day and helping out with the party games.
There will be a donation box for party supplies (streamers, balloons, paper plates, napkins, cups, plastic utensils, other decorations, etc.) outside the cafeteria before school from Tuesday, 5/9, through Thursday, 5/18. Drop off your donations and get a raffle ticket.
For those who donate party supplies and/or items for the Helpless Handoff Kits, we'll be raffling a $15, $25, and $50 iTunes gift card on Wednesday, 5/31.
8th graders interested in running for the high school cross-country team, there is an interest meeting on Tuesday, May 16th at 3:15 in the Rec. Sports Room in the Arena. Questions can be directed to Coach Edwards at jdedwards@interact.ccsd.net. (5/16)
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL PARENT INTEREST MEETING!!
ATTENTION ALL 6TH AND 7TH GRADE BOYS
Please plan on attending the Middle School Football interest meeting with your parents. You will get information on the season and schedule as well as have a chance to meet the coaching staff. Details below:
WHEN: MAY 22, 6:30
WHERE: ARENA GYM
WHO: ALL 6TH AND 7TH GRADE BOYS AND THEIR PARENTS (5/22)
TIME TO CHECK CAFETERIA ACCOUNT BALANCES
Please check your Cafeteria Account Balance................ Your account MUST have a positive balance in order to make ANY purchases during Finals. Any negative cafeteria account balances at the end of the year will be transferred to your Tuition account and will be processed through SMART Tuition in June and July.
Helpless Hand Off Kits, is the May 2017 charity of the month.
* We are supporting homeless teens and kids at the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Shade Tree Shelter.
* There will be a donation drive during the month of May to collect essential items like travel size tooth brushes, toothpaste, lip balm, combs/brushers, life saver candies, crackers, cookies, protein and cereal bars, tissues, hand sanitizers/wet ones, and $10 gift cards for McDonalds, Walmart, etc.
· Please put items in the large donation boxes placed in different locations on campus starting May1.
· Please take gift cards to the business office.
* Service hours will be available for kit assembly on Wednesday, May 24h , from 3 to 5pm at Faith. Please email ss1910@flhsemail.org to sign up for these service hours.
Samantha Schuetze, Class of 2019(5/24)
VOLLEYBALL MEETING DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE: any current 8th grade girl interested in going out for HS volleyball in the fall, the meeting has been changed to THURSDAY, MAY 11th at 6 pm in the Arena! Both athlete and parent MUST attend. If you are unable to attend please contact Coach Fisher. (5/11)
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRAISE BAND AUDITIONS are May 23rd in the CPAC at 3:15. These auditions are for 6th and 7th graders. Audition Packets and Teacher Recommendation forms are available in Room 219 from Mr. Pullmann
A Praise Band informational meeting has been scheduledon May 15 at 3:15 in room 219.
MASTERACT is BACK this summer with “Walk the Plank”! Faith Lutheran’s Summer Theatre Camp will be July 10-15, 2017. Open registration to all 6-12 graders. Cost is $400 and there is only room for 100 students. To enroll, please visit www.faithlutheranlv.org/masteract or email ErikBall123@gmail.com
"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
DEVOTIONAL
Foreigners and Nomads
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These people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they . . . agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth (v.13).
Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, I maintained Nigerian citizenship because of my parents’ diplomatic status. I once met a lady from Indonesia who excitedly launched into her native tongue after learning my birthplace. Embarrassed, I informed her that I was only there briefly and had no knowledge of the language. I was born in the country—but am not of it.
Likewise, the Bible refers to believers as foreigners and nomads on the earth—not of it (Hebrews 11:13). Our identity isn’t created by the secular world; we live out God’s heavenly perspective. The heroes of faith profiled in Hebrews 11were described as “looking forward to a country they [could] call their own” (v.14). This didn’t mean their birthplace or place of origin, “but they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them” (v.16).
It’s for this reason that Jesus urged His followers to store up treasures in heaven, rather than on earth, for our hearts tend to be centered wherever we have our treasure (Matthew 6:19-21). He went on to describe those who hoard material things in this life as fools who don’t have “a rich relationship with God” (Luke 12:16-21).
Whenever I take a trip for work I focus on the tasks that need to be accomplished, but never lose sight of the fact that my home awaits me. This prompts me to be efficient with my time, so as not to delay or jeopardize my trip back there.
In the same way, we must strive to accomplish the earthly purpose for which we’ve been created in God’s power and leading. He’s the One who will one day renew the earth—uniting it with all that is heaven (Revelation 21:1). —Remi Oyedele
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Read 1 Peter 2:10-12 for further insight into the way we are to conduct ourselves during our time on earth.
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