Announcements 11/28/18

LUNCH TODAY:  CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
LUNCH THURSDAY:  QUESADILLAS
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
ALL SCHOOL
 
LUNCH TODAY:   CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
LUNCH THURSDAY: QUESADILLA
 
HIGH SCHOOL
 
HEY CRUSADER NATION!! Get your hot chocolate and Christmas sweaters ready. Its Christmas season!! December 13th is ugly sweater day. Come to school dressed in the ugliest sweater you can find! Best sweater competition at MS Lunches and at the HS Winter Sports Pep Rally.  December 13th at 6:30 P.M. is also our annual silent night basketball game!! Come in your sweater and be completely silent till our crusaders score 10 points!! Can’t wait to see you all there!!  (12/13)
 
Trip to Los Angeles with the Film/Broadcast and Visual Art Departments - January 25 - 27, 2019
This trip is being organized by Faith Lutheran’s Film/Broadcasting and Visual Art Departments and is being offered to any HS student (9th-12th) interested in experiencing one of the great creative destinations in the USA. This is a collaborative opportunity for any student interested in film, photography, broadcasting and/or design. Students will tour a working film studio, Chapman University’s campus, learn about majors in film, broadcast and design, visit Hollywood, the Santa Monica Pier and take photography at various locations. Students will come face to face with historic film sets, Hollywood landmarks, as well as experience modern art and design. Deadline to sign up is December 15th.Students must contact one of the following teachers for more details and if interested in registering for this trip: Mrs. Buchholz, Ms. Gravitt, Mr. Diaz or Mr. Preston (12/14)
Invitations to join our Academies will be sent out via letters home and emails to students by January 31st. Applications should be completed through Crusader Connect by February 15. If you are interested in joining one of our Academies, but are not contacted by that date, please check the website for entrance requirements and then contact us using the email link on the page:
Justice & Advocacy Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/JA
The Academy of Film & Broadcasting - www.faithlutheranlv.org/FB
The WCG Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship - www.faithlutheranlv.org/BE
 
Academy Seniors -Internship Paperwork due December 15 & Graduation Paperwork due January 31
Paperwork can be found on your Academy Group Page on Crusader Connect and must be printed, filled out, signed off by supervisors, and turned into Mrs. Blank by the above dates in order to graduate with your Academy Endorsement.
 
Calling all Student Bakers!  Yes students can bake too!!!    
We are in need of your yummy, delicious treats to sell at our Crusader Christmas Boutique!
Please bring your wrapped and ready to sell treats to the Student Center from 3pm to 8pm on Friday, November 30th.  
If you need to drop them off in the morning before school, please contact us and we will make arrangements to meet you before school begins.  Thanks and Happy Baking!!!!    
Felicity Butler - 702-408-6485     felicitybutler@me.com
Michelle Carter -  702-271-7026  useyourwords@cox.net

COMMUNITY CRUSADER SERVICEHOURS OPPORTUNITY: 
OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE is looking for volunteers.
Volunteers may view shift details and sign up HERE 
Magical Forest Nightly Shifts 4:30pm 
(age 14-17 may serve WITH parents)
November 23, 25
December 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26-31 
Cheyenne’s Magical School Bus Tours (Daytime Magical Forest) 8:30am 
(age 14-17 may serve WITH parents)
December 5, 6, 10, 12, 18
Santa Run Packet Pickup 
Age 16+
11/26/2018         8:30 AM               2:00 PM
11/30/2018         9:00 AM               2:00 PM
Santa Run 
Age 12-15 with parents, 16+ independently. We prefer school groups bring advisors at a ratio of 5:1.
12/1/2018            4:30 AM               10:00 AM
(12/7)
 
Nevada Ballet Theatre presents
Faith Lutheran Night at The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm
Featuring a special pre-show lobby performance by Faith Lutheran students 
 A Special Holiday Experience with Great Seats for Great Prices!
20% Off for Faith Lutheran School Families
Or, Code: Mention NBTE128 when calling (702) 749-2000
The Nutcracker
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
with Full Orchestra
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography by James Canfield
Las Vegas’ Favorite Holiday Tradition includes a lobby performance by The Faith Lutheran School Students before the show!
Always new with special surprises! This beloved performance is the favorite of the winter season and makes for a memorable group experience! Choreographed by James Canfield, NBT's The Nutcracker is a magical journey through a larger than life world filled with waltzing flowers, nimble fairies, and moonlit snow. Glittering holiday cheer abounds as Clara and her handsome Prince travel from the warmth of her family home to a land of toy soldiers, mischievous rodents and exotic visitors from faraway lands.
 In addition, our very own Faith Lutheran performers will entertain everyone before the performance in the Smith Center Lobby. We welcome our entire community to make this a truly special Faith Lutheran Night at The Nutcracker(No children under 3 years of age are admitted; and everyone must have a ticket.)
 
Attention all ski and snow board enthusiasts.  If you feel you missed any information from our meeting, or missed the meeting entirely, please go to the Faith ski/snowboard web page to get more information.  If you would like to register to receive paperwork for trips, please click on this link: http://bit.ly/flhssnow  Questions? Stop by room 308 and talk to Mrs. Naugle or  email: flsnowboardskiclub@gmail.com(12/14)
 
High School Boys Lacrosse - Mark your Calendars!
If you are interested in playing high school lacrosse this year please join us for our Parent/Player Info Meeting on December 12 from 6-7PM in the Library. We will cover important dates, coaching philosophy, rules and regulations, and other pertinent 2019 season information. If you can't be in attendance but still wish to play lacrosse please contact Coach Schmidt (max.schmidt@flhsemail.org)  (12/12)
 
Attention All Girls Interested In Lacrosse
Interested in playing lacrosse in the spring? Join us for an informational preseason meeting on Wednesday, December 5th at 6:00 pm in Room 502 (old gym). The coaches will discuss the upcoming season and we also need to get a firm player count. Questions or can't make meeting - please email girlslacrosse@flhsemail.org. (12/5)
 
Men's and Women's Swim & Dive Informational Meeting, Tuesday, December 11 at 2:45 in Coach Blank's room (room 408).  Competitive swim background not required.  Watch our Trailer.  (12/11)

Let's get ready to Bowl! Gather your friends and come join Bowling Club on Wednesday, 11/28 and Wednesday, 12/12, from 4:00-5:00 at Red Rock Bowling Center to have some bowling fun with your friends before the Christmas break!  Cost is only $4 (which includes 2 games and shoes).  Sign up outside of room 115 or email Mrs. Frederick or Mrs. Cannito at frederickd@flhsemail.org or cannitos@flhsemail.org.  (12/12) 
 
Hey high school boys, are you looking for college scholarships, a new sport to play, or do you want to stay in shape during the football off season? GIVE RUGBY A TRY. It's the fastest growing sport in America. The Las Vegas Black Hawks Rugby Club are starting their fourth season, and are accepting new players. No experience needed, All are welcome. Find us on Instagram at Blackhawksrfc. There are also flyers in Mr. Walter's office for those who are interested. GIVE RUGBY A TRY! 
 
Online Health Sign-up for High School Students
If you are in need of completing your high school health credit, the Spring 1 session of online Health begins January 14. If you would like to be enrolled in this class, you must fill out the form at this link by Friday January 4 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 you are not enrolled in a study hall, early dismissal or late arrival for the 2018-2019 school year. If you took Health in 8th grade here at Faith or have taken Health at Las Vegas Day School, Adelson, Cornerstone, Alexander Dawson or The Meadows in 7th or 8th grade, your high school Health requirement is already complete and you do not need this class. I’m sorry but CCSD middle school Health is not cleared to count for high school credit by the state. Contact Dan Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org if you have any questions.  (1/4)
 
SAT & ACT Class
In cooperation with Princeton Review, Faith Lutheran is offering Princeton Review's Ultimate combined ACT & SAT course on campus, which includes 25 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 January 26 and will run mostly Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, concluding just before the March SAT and April ACT. The following class will begin with a practice test on April 6 and will run mostly Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, concluding just before the June SAT and June ACT. Exact dates for the classes are listed below. To sign up please fill out the form at this link by January 11 for the Winter class or by March 22 for the Spring class. REGISTER 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 with questions.
 
Winter SAT/ACT 2019
1/26               Test 1
1/28               Class 1
1/30               Class 2
2/4                 Class 3
2/6                 Class 4
2/9                 Test 2
2/11               Class 5
2/13               Class 6
2/19               Class 7
2/20               Class 8
2/23               Test 3
2/25               Class 9
2/27               Class 10
3/2                 Test 4
3/4                 Class 11
3/6                 Class 12
 
Spring SAT/ACT 2019
4/6                 Test 1
4/8                 Class 1
4/10               Class 2
4/23               Class 3
4/24               Class 4
4/27               Test 2
4/29               Class 5
5/1                 Class 6
5/13               Class 7
5/15               Class 8
5/18               Test 3
5/20               Class 9
5/22               Class 10
5/25               Test 4
5/28               Class 11
5/29               Class 12 
(3/22)
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HEY CRUSADER NATION!! Get your hot chocolate and Christmas sweaters ready. Its Christmas season!! December 13th is ugly sweater day. Come to school dressed in the ugliest sweater you can find! Best sweater competition at MS Lunches and at the HS Winter Sports Pep Rally.  December 13th at 6:30 P.M. is also our annual silent night basketball game!! Come in your sweater and be completely silent till our crusaders score 10 points!! Can’t wait to see you all there!!  (12/13)
 
Calling all Student Bakers!  Yes students can bake too!!!    
We are in need of your yummy, delicious treats to sell at our Crusader Christmas Boutique!
Please bring your wrapped and ready to sell treats to the Student Center from 3pm to 8pm on Friday, November 30th.  
If you need to drop them off in the morning before school, please contact us and we will make arrangements to meet you before school begins.  Thanks and Happy Baking!!!!    
Felicity Butler - 702-408-6485     felicitybutler@me.com
Michelle Carter -  702-271-7026  useyourwords@cox.net
 
Nevada Ballet Theatre presents
Faith Lutheran Night at The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm
Featuring a special pre-show lobby performance by Faith Lutheran students 
 A Special Holiday Experience with Great Seats for Great Prices!
20% Off for Faith Lutheran School Families
Or, Code: Mention NBTE128 when calling (702) 749-2000
The Nutcracker
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
with Full Orchestra
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography by James Canfield
Las Vegas’ Favorite Holiday Tradition includes a lobby performance by The Faith Lutheran School Students before the show!
Always new with special surprises! This beloved performance is the favorite of the winter season and makes for a memorable group experience! Choreographed by James Canfield, NBT's The Nutcracker is a magical journey through a larger than life world filled with waltzing flowers, nimble fairies, and moonlit snow. Glittering holiday cheer abounds as Clara and her handsome Prince travel from the warmth of her family home to a land of toy soldiers, mischievous rodents and exotic visitors from faraway lands.
 In addition, our very own Faith Lutheran performers will entertain everyone before the performance in the Smith Center Lobby. We welcome our entire community to make this a truly special Faith Lutheran Night at The Nutcracker(No children under 3 years of age are admitted; and everyone must have a ticket.)
 
Attention all ski and snow board enthusiasts.  If you feel you missed any information from our meeting, or missed the meeting entirely, please go to the Faith ski/snowboard web page to get more information.  If you would like to register to receive paperwork for trips, please click on this link: http://bit.ly/flhssnow  Questions? Stop by room 308 and talk to Mrs. Naugle or  email: flsnowboardskiclub@gmail.com(12/14)
 
Attention All Girls Interested In Lacrosse
Interested in playing lacrosse in the spring?Join us for an informational preseason meeting on Wednesday, December 5th at 6:00 pm in Room 502 (old gym). The coaches will discuss the upcoming season and we also need to get a firm player count. Questions or can't make meeting - please email girlslacrosse@flhsemail.org. (12/5)
 
High School Academics Exploration Night
Wednesday, December 12th  5:30p-7:00p
Open to all 8th grade students! Why is Faith HS awesome?  What are the Academies? When do I apply? How do I get into the Honors Institute? How does Faith Lutheran prepare me for college?  Students and parents will hear from program directors and explore exciting spaces like the Courtroom, Greenhouse, and F&B Studio. Questions? Email admissions@flhsemail.org or call 702-804-4413  (12/12)
 
 6th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts
6th grade girls basketball tryouts will be held December 4-6 from 5:30-7:00 in the Student Center. Contact Coach Frederick with any questions- frederickc@flhsemail.org  (12/4)
 
Middle School Wrestlers
December 1st is the LAST DAY to join Middle School wrestling. If you do not have your physical complete and have not contacted Coach Shallenberger (shallenbergerm@flhsemail.org) you will not be able to join the team. (12/1)
 
Let's get ready to Bowl! Gather your friends and come join Bowling Club on Wednesday, 11/28 and Wednesday, 12/12, from 4:00-5:00 at Red Rock Bowling Center to have some bowling fun with your friends before the Christmas break!  Cost is only $4 (which includes 2 games and shoes).  Sign up outside of room 115 or email Mrs Frederick or Mrs. Cannito at frederickd@flhsemail.org or cannitos@flhsemail.org.  (12/12) 

DEVOTIONAL
What do you believe according to these words? I believe that when the called ministers of Christ deal with us by His divine command, in particular when they exclude openly unrepentant sinners from the Christian congregation and absolve those who repent of their sins and want to do better, this is just as valid and certain, even in heaven, as if Christ our dear Lord dealt with us Himself. (The Small Catechism: Office of the Keys)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus died and rose for all our sins, every last one of them. There isn’t a sin that Jesus didn’t die for. All sins—not just ours but the whole world’s sins—are atoned for by His most holy blood. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, being crucified for our transgressions and raised for our justification. There is free forgiveness for all—you included.
We want to do better. We try so hard to please the Lord, and then we just mess it up. We want to love our neighbor, our coworkers, our classmates, our teachers, our parents, brothers, sisters, friends, but you know how it goes. Something happens and we don’t. We know the Lord is displeased with this so we try and make it up to Him and them, but that doesn’t really get us anywhere except living life with an infinitely long to-do list.
The Lord’s forgiveness can’t be bartered. We can’t play the “Lord if you forgive me, I will” card, even though we try this daily and much. So how do we get it? Repent of our sins, even our bartering. The Lord forgives us, apart from us. The Lord calls us to repentance, to confess, but this is only the means to deliver His forgiveness to us. We can’t get to the cross to hear Jesus say, “It is finished,” so we go where we can hear the same thing: our pastor. He’s sent there by Jesus to forgive our sins. When he forgives them, Jesus forgives them. It’s as valid and certain, even in heaven. The gates of heaven are opened to us. Jesus’ death unbarred the doors, your pastor unlocks them. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
The Words which absolution give Are His who died that we might live; The minister whom Christ has sent Is but His humble instrument. (“As Surely as I Live,” God Said, LSB 614:5)
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