Announcements 12/5/22

LUNCH TODAY:  ORANGE CHICKEN W/RICE OR NOODLE, CHICKEN TENDERS, PIZZA, HOT DOG
LUNCH TUESDAY: NACHO BOWL, BBQ RIBLET SANDWICH, PIZZA, BACON CHEESE BURGERS
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
DECEMBER 5, 2022
 
LUNCH TODAY:  ORANGE CHICKEN W/RICE OR NOODLE, CHICKEN TENDERS, PIZZA, HOT DOG
LUNCH TUESDAY: NACHO BOWL, BBQ RIBLET SANDWICH, PIZZA, BACON CHEESE BURGERS
 
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
All HS boys interested in playing golf need to attend an interest meeting on Thursday, December 8th, at 2:45 in room 216. See Coach Cheney if you can't attend. (12/8)
 
High School Swim & Dive Informational Meeting on Wednesday, December 7 at 2:45pm in Mrs. Gieseke's room (Room 214).  (12/7)
 
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)
 
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
 
Today’s Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 11:1-12:6; 2 Peter 2:1-22
“He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear, but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth…” (Isaiah 11:3b-4a)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. As we prepare for the Nativity of Jesus, as we prepare for the celebration of our Lord coming into creation, we also look ahead to our Lord’s Second Coming. What does that mean for us? What will happen? Isaiah gives us a glimpse as to what that will look like for us.
As God looks at creation, what does He see? He sees a people who have sinned, not just once, but over and over again. In fact, we are people who are sinners to our very core. It is because of that sin that God can and should destroy us, and yet He doesn’t do that. By what His eyes see and His ears hear, there should be every reason for God to exact His wrath upon us. Because of Jesus, He judges the poor with righteousness. We are the poor, the poor in spirit, the poor due to sin. 
God does not choose to exercise His wrath upon us because Jesus intercedes for us. Jesus comes into creation to plead on our behalf. His life, His death, His resurrection do what is expected of us because we cannot do it. He keeps God’s Law in our place. He makes us His holy people by His shed blood which washes over us.
When Jesus judges us, He judges us with righteousness and faithfulness, except it’s not our righteousness and faithfulness; it is Jesus’ righteousness and faithfulness. Jesus is righteous because He is without sin. Jesus is faithful to God’s Law in its entirety. By what Jesus does for us, He makes us righteous before God. 
Instead of God exercising His wrath upon us, He exercises it upon Jesus, the sinless one. Jesus takes our place in this great exchange, where we put on His holiness and righteousness and He puts on our sin. We are judged innocent before God, while Jesus is judged guilty. He takes on everything that would keep us from God and it is purged from us. By Christ’s actions, we are declared righteous. 
Jesus does this because it is the Father’s will, that all would be saved. God was not content with sin and so He sends Jesus. As Jesus comes into the world, He seems insignificant by others, looked at as a heretic. Despite what people thought of Jesus, He came to save even them. He comes to give His life as a ransom for all people. Even more, Jesus comes to give His life for you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
O come, Thou Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, LSB 357:6)
– 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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