Announcements 5/16/19

Did you not get a yearbook?High school yearbooks can be picked up in room 222 before or after school, during advisory or lunch, or during M3 or M4

Any 8th grade girls and high school girls interested in playing HS soccer next year, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, May 16th beginning at 530 pm.  The meeting will be held in room 502.  If you are unable to attend please contact Head Coach Bob Chinn at lasvegascrimedogs@msn.com.

Lamb of God Lutheran Church & School has a volunteer opportunity for middle and high school students this summer. They are looking for volunteers to staff our Vacation Bible School at their church from June 17th - June 21st, 2019, 4:30 - 7:00 pm each evening. Students would be able to earn up to 30 volunteer hours when they participate! I would love to speak about this more either over the phone or through email. Please let me know if you'd be interested!

Contact Alex Cargin with questions:

(702) 645-4998

 

IScreamyou Screamwe all Screamfor Ice Cream!!!Come the Ice Cream Social May 16thfrom 2:40-3:45in the amphitheater near the library. 1 scoop is $1, 2 scoops is $2, and Sundaes are $3. All proceeds and donations will go to Mark Wilbourne and his family. See you there!!!

Apply now for Faith’s 2019-2020 ViSA program, Faith’s Visiting Student Ambassadors. We have some great plans for ViSA next year and need students that love our school to be a part of our admission events, shadow days and student meet and greets. Applications are filled out online and are due by May 31, 2019! We are asking more questions this year and require more information on our application, so take some time to fill it out!  We also need a picture of your current student ID and a video that tells us your name, grade, how long you’ve been at Faith, one of your favorite activities and the answer to the following question:  If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why (trust me…we have reasons!). Group interviews will be held in August.  Any questions, please contact Lori Friel, Admissions Counselor, at lori.friel@flhsemail.org or (702) 804-4413.  You can view the VISA application by clicking here. 

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!! SENIOR SUNSET IS ON MAY 16TH!!!! It will begin at 7:00pm and go until 8:30pm. There will be pizza, music, and photos. Bring your yearbook and a blanket and watch the sunset on the softball field with the class of 2019! 

Do you LOVE Faith Lutheran?  Have a positive, cheerful, helpful attitude? Are you creative and resourceful?  Servant-hearted?  The Office of Student Life is looking for members of next year's "O-Cru" (orientation crew).  This crew of students will help plan and implement the Ignite and Newsaders Orientations.  Check your inbox for an email from Mrs. Buuck.  Didn't get an email . . . stop by the Office of Student Life and check in with Mrs. Buuck.  

Interested in joining the Mosaic Club for the 2019-2020 school year?Email 

alex.klenz@flhsemail.org to order a club t-shirt for the Fall, or follow the link below to place an order yourself:

(5/22)

 

Do you have any used or new shoes that you don’t need or want anymore? If so give them to an amazing cause; by collecting these shoes not only do you raise money for two small business in Nigeria but you also help struggling communities across the world through FUNDS2Orgs. All you have to do is collect your old/new shoes that have no holes or rips in them and email Isabella Gutierrez (ig1400@flhsemail.org) and the shoes will be picked up!

ROAR Vacation Bible School (VBS) is coming to Faith Community Lutheran Church from June 3 – 7, 2019!  During VBS, we will bring the message of God’s goodness to 400 children through skits, games, Bible lessons, crafts, and much more!  We have morning (9:00am-12:00pm) and evening (5:30pm-8:30pm) sessions and we need a lot of volunteers to make this a successful week!  Various roles are available before, during and after the week.  We would love to have you join our team!  

 To register as a volunteer, please complete the VBS Volunteer Registration Form or visit www.faithlasvegas.org/vbs.  For more information, please contact VBS Director, Katie Fischer at faithvbs@faithlasvegas.org

 

MASTER ACT- Summer Theatre Camp is now accepting application! This year's theme is MAGIC MASTER ACT (Aka: Harry Potter). Email Mr. Ball for an application or more info ErikBall123@Gmail.com

 

Faith Lutheran is proud to announce a new SAT preparation partnership with the founder and president of MostPrep, Mike Obstgarten. He will be running 6-week prep courses at 6:45 to 9:15pm in room 216 for juniors and seniors specifically for the SAT starting this summer for $600. Students interested in prepping for the ACT should still take this course as the exams are now similar enough that specific ACT courses are not necessary. This full-length course provides ample instruction and review of the concepts most

frequently tested on the SAT, as well as the coaching and implementation of the

test-taking techniques that have been proven to work, all while dispelling common

myths and reassuring students that the task in front of them is not as daunting as it

might seem. To sign up please fill out the form at this link a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the start of the class you are interested in. REGISTER The total $600 for the class will be added to your tuition bill once the class has begun. Contact Mr. Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org or Mike directly at mostprep@gmail.comwith questions.

 

7/16                Class 1

7/19                Class 2

7/23                Class 3

7/26                Class 4

7/30                Class 5

8/2                  Class 6

8/6                  Class 7

8/9                  Class 8

8/13                Class 9

8/16                Class 10

8/20                Class 11

8/23                Class 12

8/28                Class 1 

8/30                Class 2

9/3                   Class 3

9/6                  Class 4

9/10                Class 5

9/13                Class 6

9/17                Class 7

9/20                Class 8

9/24                Class 9

9/27                Class 10

10/1                Class 11

10/4                Class 12

10/22              Review

10/29              Review

2/4                  Class 1

2/7                 Class 2

2/11                Class 3

2/13                Class 4 (no school Friday)

2/18                Class 5

2/21                Class 6

2/25                Class 7

2/28                Class 8

3/3                  Class 9

3/6                  Class 10

3/10                Class 11

3/13                Class 12

3/19                Class 1 (no school Tuesday and Wednesday)

3/20                Class 2

3/24                Class 3

3/27                Class 4

3/31                Class 5

4/3      Class 6 (then spring break)

4/14                Class 7

4/17                Class 8

4/21                Class 9

4/24                Class 10

4/28                Class 11

5/1                 Class 12

5/19                Review

5/26                Review

 

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, Google Docs, or another backup device) of important data or photos. If you do not know how to do that or need information on options, please come to the library and visit the tech support room before it needs to be turned in. If you bring your external drive with you, we will be glad to show you how to get your data saved and put back on the laptop. Also if you do not want your laptop, consider donating it and 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. 

If you have been here 3 years, but less than the full 4 years, you have the option to purchase the laptop for $300. Your laptop will need to be re-imaged.

This offer to purchase your device will not be offered to any other grade or if you have been here less than 3 years it is not an option.

When should you turn the laptop in? After the last final test or as soon as you do not need it, but before graduation!

If I get to keep or if I purchase the laptop, how long before I get it back? The turnaround is 1 - 4 business days. It will be wiped and all data on it will be gone. The laptop cannot be put back on our network once it is wiped. The sooner you bring it in, the better the chance you will miss the last minute rush.

Can I send my younger sibling in to pick up my laptop? No, it needs to be picked up by you. (If you make prior arrangements, we can get authorization for another person to pick up your laptop).

Is there any warranties or guarantees with this laptop? There is not. It is sold as is and we do not offer any warranty or guarantees with your laptop. 

If you received an invite for the J&A awards it means you received an award! If you did not attend, please see Ms. Uy in the courtroom to pick up your award.

All current 8th grade students who are playing sports in high school, there
will be an important meeting immediately after school on May 16th in the
arena.  It will take about 10 minutes as we discuss summer strength
training.  Contact Ms. Fisher with any questions.

Any 8th grade girls and high school girls interested in playing HS soccer next year, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, May 16th beginning at 530 pm.  The meeting will be held in room 502.  If you are unable to attend please contact Head Coach Bob Chinn at lasvegascrimedogs@msn.com.

Freshman Summer Retreat
Save the Date! July 22nd-24th

Location: Concordia University Irvine, CA

Spend 2 nights, 3 days in Orange County bonding, serving and having fun together before school starts.  Open to all incoming 9th grade students new and returning. Students stay in the dorms of Concordia University Irvine: www.cui.edu

A sign-up in Crusader Connect starting May 10th!

IScreamyou Screamwe all Screamfor Ice Cream!!!Come the Ice Cream Social May 16thfrom 2:40-3:45in the amphitheater near the library. 1 scoop is $1, 2 scoops is $2, and Sundaes are $3. All proceeds and donations will go to Mark Wilbourne and his family. See you there!!!

Apply now for Faith’s 2019-2020 ViSA program, Faith’s Visiting Student Ambassadors. We have some great plans for ViSA next year and need students that love our school to be a part of our admission events, shadow days and student meet and greets. Applications are filled out online and are due by May 31, 2019! We are asking more questions this year and require more information on our application, so take some time to fill it out!  We also need a picture of your current student ID and a video that tells us your name, grade, how long you’ve been at Faith, one of your favorite activities and the answer to the following question:  If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why (trust me…we have reasons!). Group interviews will be held in August.  Any questions, please contact Lori Friel, Admissions Counselor, at lori.friel@flhsemail.org or (702) 804-4413.  You can view the VISA application by clicking here. 

6th grade Fine Arts Explorations students can pick up their art show art work  after school daily at 3:15 from Ms. Gilman in room 101 .Students can come get their art any time between now and the last day of finals. Any art not claimed by the last day of finals will be thrown out. 

Some information about turning in the iPads

For all 8th graders, whether you are buying your iPad or not, please do the following:

1. Back up any photos or files you want. All iPads get wiped. 

2. Log out of your iCloud account 

3. Remove any passcode on your device

4. Bring your charged iPad to the last day of school.

There is a form setup in Crusader Connect that your parent will need to fill out. The purchase must be made prior to the end of the last day of school and paid in full in the finance office. Once all the iPads are collected on the last day of school. All devices should be prepared and ready for pickup within 4-5 days. If you need it sooner, please contact techsupport@flhsemail.org To avoid delays, please follow the 4 steps outlined for all 8th graders.

If you are not purchasing the iPad and intend to turn it in remember to bring in the correct charger. We will not accept iPhone chargers.

Missing chargers and damage to iPad will result in charges on your account for repairs or replacement.

If a your iPad is not turned in, you will be billed a replacement cost of $299 and the device will be locked.

Again, congratulations to class of 2023! High school is next! 

Blessings,

I.T. Department

 

Do you LOVE Faith Lutheran?  Have a positive, cheerful, helpful attitude? Are you creative and resourceful?  Servant-hearted?  The Office of Student Life is looking for members of next year's "O-Cru" (orientation crew).  This crew of students will help plan and implement the Ignite and Newsaders Orientations.  Check your inbox for an email from Mrs. Buuck.  Didn't get an email . . . stop by the Office of Student Life and check in with Mrs. Buuck.  

 

MASTER ACT- Summer Theatre Camp is now accepting application! This year's theme is MAGIC MASTER ACT (Aka: Harry Potter). Email Mr. Ball for an application or more info ErikBall123@Gmail.com  

 

Today’s Reading: Lamentations 3:22-33
Daily Lectionary: Leviticus 17:1-16; Luke 10:23-42

In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Lamentations is not fun to read. It is a lament. The author is grieving the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of God’s people. God’s people sinned, and thus, God condemned them and sent Babylon to punish them.

Our text for today is the only bright point in the whole book. It sits right in the middle of Lamentations, indicating that it is the most important part of the book and the key to grieving faithfully.

Tragedy happens. Sometimes it is a result of our stupid, sinful choices. Other times tragedies seem random and unfair. Regardless, God’s people often suffer trauma. And it is okay to grieve and lament whenever something bad happens!

That being said, St. Paul reminds us that we grieve, but not without hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13). We know that the worst tragedy in world history was the crucifixion of Jesus. We also know that God reversed this tragedy: Jesus was raised from the dead. God also used this tragedy to accomplish the greatest good: the salvation of mankind!

Because of Jesus, we know that God is loyal and full of a never-ending love. His faithfulness is so great that we can depend on our Lord and wait for Him with confidence. The exiles hoped that the Lord would resurrect the nation of Israel, bring the exiles back to their land, rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple, and send the Messiah. We hope that our Lord Jesus Christ will return to raise us from the dead, grant us access to the new creation, and dwell with us forever.

Yes, we grieve, because tragedies happen. However, that’s not the end of the story. The story ends with Jesus coming and bringing an end to evil once and for all! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.