Announcements 12/1/22

LUNCH TODAY:  GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SOUP, CORN DOG & FRIES, BURGERS, PIZZA
LUNCH FRIDAY: PASTA BOWL STATION, PIZZA, CHICKEN TENDERS, CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
DECEMBER 1, 2022
 
LUNCH TODAY:  GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SOUP, CORN DOG & FRIES, BURGERS, PIZZA
LUNCH FRIDAY: PASTA BOWL STATION, PIZZA, CHICKEN TENDERS, CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
 
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
High School Swim & Dive Informational Meeting on Wednesday, December 7 at 2:45pm in Mrs. Gieseke's room (Room 214).  (12/7)
 
Hey HS Ladies, interested in Girls flag football? Contact Coach Deto at Rodney.Detommaso@flhsemail.org OR Coach Kohorst at Nolan.kohorst@flhsemail.org .  Practices begin again this week . . . Be a part of Faith Lutheran’s inaugural Girls Flag Football team! Come learn the game and discover skills you never knew you had! (12/2)
 
LOOKING FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME way to spend your SUMMER VACATION?  
UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL- Available to all HS students. 
For a variety of reasons, our location and dates have had to change for 22-23 international travel with our partner company, ACIS.  We will have ONE trip opportunity for Summer 2023 (May 30- June 7).  Our new location is GREECE!  We will spend time in cities such as Athens, Kalamata, and Patras- with opportunities for an island-hopping cruise.  
If you will be a rising 9th or outgoing 12th grader for Summer of 2023 (just finished 8th or just graduated from high school), we encourage you to apply as quickly as possible to lock in your lowest pricing.  Follow the link for registration: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyM3w5NTI2Mw
Please email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Klenz for more information!"
 
Conservatory auditions are coming up!
Any students currently in 8th-11th grade are welcome to audition.
Dance: January 21st from 9:00-11:00
Technical Theatre: January 7th from 9:00-11:00
Theatre Performance: January 21st from 8:00-4:00
Instrumental Music: January 21st from 12:00-3:00
Vocal Music: January 21st from 12:00-3:00
Visual Arts: February 7th-10th
Students can sign up for an audition appointment online at the links below:
                     https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa8ad2aaaf5cf8-visual1
Students can get specific requirements for auditioning from:
1.     The Bulletin Board in the CPAC lobby outside of Dr. Slater’s office
2.     Emailing Dr. Slater
3.     Emailing their fine arts teacher
 
FILM CLUB is an exciting AFTER SCHOOL CLUB where students can watch Movies with friends and gain insight into their production. We start at 2:45 on Thursdays in room 118 and end at varying times depending on the movie. 
 
Want to help with chapel, but don’t like public speaking? Want to help document, film, and edit chapel services? If so, don’t hesitate to join the AV Club today! Beginners are welcome! Email skyler.tan24@flhsemail.org for more information!
 
Don't struggle alone! 24 hour one on one tutoring is available to all Faith students through our partnership with tutor.com by Princeton Review!
Students can access tutors (and a bunch of other homework support!) through the student Crusader Connect. Each of the core classes will have a "Homework Help" icon on the topics board with the link below. Clicking the link will take you to the tutors. 
 
HS SPORTS INFORMATION
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS
 
REGISTERING FOR SPORTS IN AKTIVATE
(Formerly Register My Athlete)
--ALL athletes must be registered for sports in Aktivate.  
--You can access Aktivate at www.aktivate.com to create an account or access your existing account.    
--To start your registration, please log in and click on start/complete registration for the 2022/2023 school year.
--Aktivate instructions can be found on:  Crusader Connect, Resources Page under Sports Physicals
 
NIAA PHYSICAL FORMS
New physicals are required every 12 months.
--Physicals EXPIRE 12 months from the date of previous physical.  
--Please upload into Aktivate, the completed NIAA Physical Forms B (2 pages) & D (1 page) in order to complete athlete’s registration.
--Physical forms/instructions can be found on: Crusader Connect, Resources Page under Sports Physicals.
 
COMPLETE/INCOMPLETE AKTIVATE REGISTRATIONS
--When a physical is approved, you will receive an email from Aktivate.
--If you don’t show receiving an email or want to check on the status of your athlete’s registration, please log into your Aktivate account. 
 
TRANSFER STUDENTS 
(For new 10TH, 11TH & 12TH GRADE ONLY)
If you are transferring from out of state or from another school you MUST complete your transfer in Aktivate ASAP.  DO NOT WAIT.  The approval process for transfer students can take weeks or months to get completed & approved.  This could affect your athlete participating in their season.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Sideco.
 cindy.sideco@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425.
 
ONLINE TICKET INFORMATION 
To attend all HIGH SCHOOL HOME BASKETBALL GAMES
Please purchase your ONLINE TICKETS at: 
NO CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT THE GATE
Online Ticket Prices 
Tickets go on sale 1 week prior to event 
--All Faith Lutheran Faculty/Staff/Students - Free with Faith ID 
--Adults: $5.00 
--Students/Children 7 and over: $3.00 
                  (Children 6 and under are free)
--Senior Citizens (65 and over): $3.00 (11/24)
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Middle School Boys Lacrosse
Scrimmage & Interest Meeting: Wednesday, December 7th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Faith Football Field) Season runs from January through the beginning of May
(This is a spring sport but tryouts start in Winter - students can still play a winter sport) Please contact Coach Manara with any questions: kmanara@yahoo.com (12/7)
 
Middle School Girls Lacrosse
Interest Meeting: Thursday, December 1st at 6:00 PM in Room 503
Season runs from January through the beginning of May
(This is a spring sport but tryouts start in Winter - students can still play a winter sport) Please contact Coach Keller with any questions: msgirlslacrosse@flhsemail.org (12/1)
 
LOOKING FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME way to spend your SUMMER VACATION?  
UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL- Available to all HS and rising 9th grade  students. For a variety of reasons, our location and dates have had to change for 22-23 international travel with our partner company, ACIS.  We will have ONE trip opportunity for Summer 2023 (May 30- June 7).  Our new location is GREECE!  We will spend time in cities such as Athens, Kalamata, and Patras- with opportunities for an island-hopping cruise.  If you will be a rising 9th or outgoing 12th grader for Summer of 2023 (just finished 8th or just graduated from high school), we encourage you to apply as quickly as possible to lock in your lowest pricing.  Follow the link for registration: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyM3w5NTI2Mw
Please email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Klenz for more information!
 
Conservatory auditions are coming up!
Any students currently in 8th-11th grade are welcome to audition.
 
Dance: January 21st from 9:00-11:00
Technical Theatre: January 7th from 9:00-11:00
Theatre Performance: January 21st from 8:00-4:00
Instrumental Music: January 21st from 12:00-3:00
Vocal Music: January 21st from 12:00-3:00
Visual Arts: February 7th-10th
Students can sign up for an audition appointment online at the links below:
                     https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa8ad2aaaf5cf8-visual1
Students can get specific requirements for auditioning from:
1.     The Bulletin Board in the CPAC lobby outside of Dr. Slater’s office
2.     Emailing Dr. Slater
3.     Emailing their fine arts teacher (2/10)
 
MS MUSICAL AUDITIONS FOR “SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL”
If you are interested in auditioning for Spongebob the Musical they will take place the week of December 5th.  There will be three rounds --
Mon Dec 5/Tue Dec 6 - initial audition - prepare a song and a scene only come one day - sign up with Mr Elliott
Friday - Dec 9 - Dance call 3:30 -5p - ALL called for movement 
Saturday - Dec 10 - Callbacks - by invitation only
*Please email Mr. Elliott for scripts, signup times, side suggestions, or any questions* (12/9)
 
        Middle School Basketball Boys and Girls
 
6th Grade Girls Basketball: 
Interest Meeting - Monday, November 7th at 3:30 PM in the Library
Open Gym - November 14th & 16th 3:30-5:15 PM in the Aux Gym
Tryouts - December 6th & 7th 3:30-5:15 PM in the Student Center
Please contact Coach Fridrich with any questions: keith.fridrich@flhsemail.org (12/7)
 
6th Grade Boys Basketball: 
Interest Meeting - Wednesday, November 9th at 6:00 PM in the Library
Tryouts - December 6th & 7th 5:30-7:00 PM in the Student Center
Please contact Coach Fuller or Coach Frederick with any questions: alexchristianfuller@gmail.com / frederickc@flhsemail.org (12/7)
 
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball: 
Interest Meeting: Tuesday, November 8th at 3:30 PM in Room 503
Open Gym - November 14th & 16th 3:30-5:15 PM in the Aux Gym
Tryouts - December 5th & 6th 3:30-5:30 PM in the Aux Gym
Please contact Coach Ashlin with any questions: ashlin@gmail.com (12/6)
 
Don't struggle alone! 24 hour one on one tutoring is available to all Faith students through our partnership with tutor.com by Princeton Review!
Students can access tutors (and a bunch of other homework support!) through the student Crusader Connect. Each of the core classes will have a "Homework Help" icon on the topics board with the link below. Clicking the link will take you to the tutors. 
 
DEVOTIONS
 
Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 7:10-8:8; 1 Peter 3:1-22
“He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.” – Titus 1:9 (Table of Duties: To Bishops, Pastors, Preachers)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Do you know why your pastor does what he does? Do you know why he preaches what he preaches? It’s because God has called him to an Office to do one thing (actually, more than this, but especially this): preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That’s what he does, week in and week out. And the best part: he does this for you! That’s right, he preaches that Gospel message for you, that you may hear of the Good News of Jesus, that He has come into creation, to live among creation, to die for creation, and to rise again for creation.
It might not seem like that’s a hard thing to do, to preach the Gospel, but rest assured, it’s harder than it seems. The world is very hostile to the Gospel of Jesus. The world doesn’t like what your pastor has to say because he might hurt their feelings or say something that they don’t agree with. But that’s what he said he would do, to “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season…” (2 Timothy 4:2).
The reason why this is so important is because it is Jesus who saves. Preaching Jesus is preaching salvation. And so, your pastor buries his nose in the Scriptures in order to proclaim the sweet words of salvation, that your sins have been forgiven for Christ’s sake. He does this because God has called him to do so, to bring Jesus to a people who are hurting, who are dealing with the messiness of life, so that they may be comforted by the Gospel of Jesus Christ for them and their sins.
There is no greater joy for a pastor than to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that all who hear it would believe and receive the salvation which Christ has won for us. Remember your pastor, pray for your pastor, that he may faithfully preach the Word of God to you and to all. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Almighty and gracious God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, You have commanded us to pray that You would send forth laborers into Your harvest. Of Your infinite mercy give us true teachers and ministers of Your Word who truly fulfill Your command and preach nothing contrary to Your holy Word. Grant that we, being warned, instructed, nurtured, comforted, and strengthened by Your holy Word, may do those things which are well pleasing to You and profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. (Collect for the Increase of the Holy Ministry)
– Pastor Jared Tucher serves the dual-parish of St. John – Farmer’s Retreat in Dillsboro and St. Paul, Cross Plains, Indiana.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Duane Bamsch
Study Christ’s words on the cross to see how you can show more Christlike grace in your life. Perfect for group or individual study, each chapter has a Q&A at the end, and the back of the book includes a leader guide. Available now from Concordia Publishing House.
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