Announcements 11/29/18

LUNCH TODAY:  QUESADILLA
LUNCH FRIDAY:  BRATWURST SANDWICH
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
ALL SCHOOL
 
LUNCH TODAY:   QUESADILLA
LUNCH FRIDAY:  BRATWURST SANDWICH
 
HIGH SCHOOL
 
This is a reminder that there will be a meeting regarding the African American Celebration on Friday during lunch in the Stu-Co Classroom.
 
High School Girls Basketball
Home girls Varsity Basketballgame. 6:30 this Friday. Come support!!
 
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 emailsONLYto students and parents 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) 
 
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
12U Softball Parent and Player Meeting
Any girls interested in playing softball who are 12 years old or younger and are not already on a travel softball team, should attend an interest meeting on Tuesday, December 11 at 6:00 pm in Room 502 in the Aux Gym. This season is part of the Northwest softball league and will start up after the Christmas break. Contact Coach Frederick with any questions: frederickc@flhsemail.org (12/11)
 
6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tryouts for 6th grade boys who'd like to play basketball will beheld  on December 10- through December 14 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Student Center. Contact Coach Frederick with any questions: frederickc@flhsemail.org (12/10)
 
Boys Lacrosse Info Meeting
There will be a brief informational meeting for boys interested in playing lacrosse and their parents on Thursday, December 6th at 5:00 pm in the Library. Tryouts will be in January. Contact Coach Taylor with any questions: taylorfamily06@centurylink.net (12/6)
 
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
Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. (1 Peter 2:11)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. You are chosen. You are priestly. You are holy. You are treasured by God. You are baptized. You’ve been called out of darkness into the marvelous light of Christ. Once you were not a people; now you are numbered among God’s people. Once you were unmercied; now you are mercied in Christ. You are baptized.
You are a pilgrim, an exile, a wilderness wanderer in this world. “In the world, but not of the world.” You are born “from above,” by water and Spirit, setting you at odds with the unbelieving world, the devil, and even yourself. Yes, you are at odds with yourself. There’s a war going on inside you, a struggle for control between the old man and the new, between Adam and Christ, between Lord Sin and Lord Jesus.
Baptism declares you dead to Sin but alive to God in Christ. You cannot serve two lords. You will hate one and love the other. You cannot serve Sin and Christ. You cannot indulge the old you in Adam and embrace the new you in Christ.
The passions of the flesh wage war against your soul, Peter warns. Your “inner sinner” wants you captive to Sin. Old Adam doesn’t want you to live in freedom. Remember how Eve was deceived? She was enticed by the beauty and deliciousness of the forbidden fruit. She ignored God’s Word. Our passions are deceiving. Corrupted by Sin, they easily lead us down the wrong road.
The world is watching you closely. You’re baptized. You’re a marked child of God. Indulging the “inner sinner” obscures the light of Christ who wants to bless those around you. Fornicating, drunken, pleasure-seeking priests are useless, faithless priests, like the sons of Eli. But you are baptized into Christ. You’re a chosen, holy, treasured priest and child of God. To hell with the old Adam! Let them see who you really are in Christ! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Peace in our hearts, where sinful thoughts are raging, Peace in Your Church, our troubled souls assuaging, Peace when the world its endless war is waging, Peace in your heaven. (LSB 659:4)
 
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