Announcements 1/5/24
LUNCH TODAY: Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & Sweet Fries
LUNCH MONDAY: Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice or Noodle, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 5, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & Sweet Fries
LUNCH MONDAY: Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice or Noodle, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich & FF
**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Track & Field - If you are interested in joining the defending State Champion track team this spring, please read the information and fill out the form on the homepage HERE. Questions can be sent to Coach Fox at abbie.fox@flhsemail.org (2/1)
Tuesdays with Taylor - The Eras Bible Study
Come join Miss Becky for a Taylor Swift themed Bible Study. We will meet in portable 66 every Tuesday morning from 8am-8:30am. Breakfast snacks will be provided! Questions? Email becky.chaplin@faithlasvegas.org
Academy Applications
Invitations to join our Academies will be sent out via email to students and parents by January 31st. Applications should be completed through Crusader Connect by February 15th. 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:
Christ Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/ChristAcademy
Film & Broadcasting Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/FB
FLIGHT Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/FLIGHT
Hospitality & Tourism Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/HT
Justice & Advocacy Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/JA
STEM Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/STEM
Academy Graduation Paperwork
The Graduation Paperwork is the Endorsement Timeline & Checklist that can be found on your Academy Group Page on Crusader Connect and must be printed, filled out, signed off by a Counselor and your Academy Coordinator, and then turned into Mrs. Blank by January 31 in order to graduate with your Academy Endorsement. (1/31)
ATTENTION: Parents of Spring Athletes: February 8th in the Arena Gym at 6:30 we will be holding an Athletic Parent meeting to learn about school and athletic department policies. Your attendance is appreciated and necessary. Thank you! FEBRUARY 8TH ARENA GYM 6:30 PM. (2/8)
Did you miss the HS Swim & Dive meeting? It's not too late. Click HERE to get the info and sign in to place your order ASAP.(1/11)
Faith Lutheran is hosting its last Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, February 21, 2023.
Drive Details:
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, February 21
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, February 21
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (2/21)
Bonjour! Looking for some fun games, movies, food days, discussions and activities? Come join French Club and have a blast while improving your fluency in French! We will meet during lunch every Maroon Friday in portable 56. Our first meeting will be on 1/12 and will be a French food day so bring your favorite French recipes and come enjoy others! All levels of French are welcome. Please contact jessica.mineo25@flhsemail.org or lionel.huddlestone@flhsemail.org for further information or with any questions.” (1/12)
Faith Lutheran is pairing up with the NFL and Las Vegas Raiders for the NFL Green Charity Project! This means Faith Lutheran will be collecting gently used or new sports equipment, books, board games and school supplies for schools and families in need throughout the Las Vegas area in December & January. In January, donation boxes will be posted near drop-off areas at the Shield, Northeast Amphitheater Gate, 6th grade drop-off area, and Business Center after the new year. Donations will also be accepted in December at the Office of Student Life located in the Aux Gym. We will keep you posted for more fun events concerning the NFL Green charity drive, and donate to make a difference! Thank you for showing that Crusaders care!! For questions, see flier here! contact: rachel.juan24@flhsemail.org, katherine.landis24@flhsemail.org, sophia.koshitaka25@flhsemail.org, or alexus.naugle24@flhsemail.org (1/22)
Be a mentor to a middle schooler working on the yearbook. Guide them in recognizing a good photo or help them with loading and opening a google drive on a laptop. Thursdays in rm 220 from 3:25-4:45. Contact Jodi.snodgrass@flhsemail.org for more details.
MostPrep's Winter/Spring 2024 SAT/ACT Classes
FLHS is pleased to announce that MostPrep will be running both SAT courses at FLHS in preparation for the two most popular SAT dates later in the school year and, for the first time at FLHS, an ACT course leading up to the school-based ACT on April 9. You may use this LINK to sign up for a class. There is a limit of 25 students per session, so registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact MostPrep by e-mail (mostprep@gmail.com) or phone (702-896-1307 -- this is a landline, so please don't send a text!) if you have any questions. Here is a list of course offerings; no student may register for more than 1 course, and these courses are only open to current juniors. FLHS will bill students' accounts for these courses after they begin.
SAT Winter Course, January 31 - March 8: This 6-week course ($700) aims to fully cover the most important content for the new digital SAT, all of which carries over to the ACT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Wednesday nights (7 - 9:30pm) and Friday afternoons (4 - 5:30pm), except for Ash Wednesday; the course will meet on Monday night that week instead. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on February 24 and March 2, which are the final two Saturdays before the March SAT. MostPrep recommends that students who have multiple AP classes take the March SAT so they can devote the time they need to studying for the AP tests, which they only get one chance to take!
ACT course, February 6 - April 4: This 8-week course ($800) aims to fully cover the most important content for the ACT, including the harder math and the science section, which are both beyond the scope of the SAT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7-9pm); the course will not meet over spring break. Practice tests will run from 8am - 11:30am on March 2 and March 23.
SAT Spring Course, March 27 - May 3: This 6-week course ($700) aims to fully cover the most important content for the new digital SAT, all of which carries over to the ACT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Wednesday nights (7 - 9:30pm) and Friday afternoons (4 - 5:30pm), except for Good Friday; the course will meet on Thursday afternoon that week instead. This course will not be meeting over spring break. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on April 20 and April 27, which are the final two Saturdays before the May SAT.
CLASS REGISTRATION LINK (4/15)
Grief in Common - This group is open to any student who is working through loss. We meet every Tuesday from 8am-845am. Please contact Mrs. Burns (burnsc@flhsemail.org) if you are interested in joining.
Are you interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran in Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's international ACIS trip. If you are interested, follow the Registration Link below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Greta Gieseke at giesekeg@flhsemail.org (2/1)
HS SPORTS
HS Sports Reminders
2023/2024 School Year
Aktivate:
If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2023/2024 school year ASAP. The website is as follows: aktivate.com
HS Sports Physicals – Please use NEW NIAA Physical forms as of 4/1/23:
You can obtain the most current physical forms/instructions from Crusader Connect, Resources Page, under MS/HS Sports Registration Information.
Aktivate Instructions/NIAA New Physical forms to be used effective 4/1/23
Please do not use the physical forms provided by the doctor’s office. They are usually not current and will be rejected.
--Physicals expire 12 months from the date of the doctor’s signature. –Up to date physicals are required for the 2023/2024 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical in June or July so it’s good for the whole year.
--All completed physicals must be uploaded into Aktivate for approval. –If your athlete’s physical expires before or during the season, they will not be allowed to try out for a team. Example: Your child is trying out for a fall sport, your previously completed physical was done on 11/10/22. The physical expired as of 11/10/23. It will not be valid for the 2023/2024 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to tryout for their Fall sport.
HS Sport Season Schedule 2023/2024
Fall: Football – 7/31/23-11/21/23
Fall: Non-Football Sports – 8/5/23-11/21/23
Winter: 11/23/23-2/17/24
Spring: 2/17/24-5/18/24
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the HS Athletic Administrative Assistant at heidi.cohen@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesdays with Taylor - The Eras Bible Study
Come join Miss Becky for a Taylor Swift themed Bible Study. We will meet in portable 66 every Tuesday morning from 8am-8:30am. Breakfast snacks will be provided! Questions? Email becky.chaplin@faithlasvegas.org
ATTENTION: Parents of Spring Athletes: February 8th in the Arena Gym at 6:30 we will be holding an Athletic Parent meeting to learn about school and athletic department policies. Your attendance is appreciated and necessary. Thank you! FEBRUARY 8TH ARENA GYM 6:30 PM. (2/8)
Faith Lutheran is hosting its last Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, February 21, 2023.
Drive Details:
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, February 21
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, February 21
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (2/21)
Faith Lutheran is pairing up with the NFL and Las Vegas Raiders for the NFL Green Charity Project! This means Faith Lutheran will be collecting gently used or new sports equipment, books, board games and school supplies for schools and families in need throughout the Las Vegas area in December & January. In January, donation boxes will be posted near drop-off areas at the Shield, Northeast Amphitheater Gate, 6th grade drop-off area, and Business Center after the new year. Donations will also be accepted in December at the Office of Student Life located in the Aux Gym. We will keep you posted for more fun events concerning the NFL Green charity drive, and donate to make a difference! Thank you for showing that Crusaders care!! For questions, see flier here! contact: rachel.juan24@flhsemail.org, katherine.landis24@flhsemail.org, sophia.koshitaka25@flhsemail.org, or alexus.naugle24@flhsemail.org (1/22)
Are you a middle schooler who wants to get to know Jesus? Bring some friends and come to the Bright Lights Bible Study! Meet us in Room 113 on Wednesdays from 3:20-4:20 pm. Let’s get to know Jesus, one verse at a time. Any questions? Please email Mrs. Cheney at cheneyr@flhsemail.org or high school sophomore, Emma.Schumacher26@flhsemail.org. (1/10)
Yay for Thursday! Yearbook club meets on Thursdays in Mrs. Snodgrass's rm 220 from 3:25-4:45. This is open to 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade.
7th and 8th grade working lunch
7th and 8th grade working lunch will be held every Monday and Wednesday. This is a time to work on school work or study for a test, etc. If you would like to attend a working lunch, you must fill out this form ahead of time and bring your own lunch. Students will come to room 501 with their lunch and will stay the entire lunch period. Working lunch is limited to 25 students each lunch.
Grief in Common -This group is open to any student who is working through loss. We meet every Tuesday from 8am-845am. Please contact Mrs. Burns (burnsc@flhsemail.org) if you are interested in joining.
Current 8th graders…Are you interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran in Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's international ACIS trip. If you are interested, follow the Registration Link below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Greta Gieseke at giesekeg@flhsemail.org (2/1)
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Luther’s Small Catechism, 3rd Commandment
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it. (Luther’s Small Catechism; Third Commandment & Meaning)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Merry Eleventh Day of Christmas!
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
By this point, you may have Old Adam in the back of your mind saying, “Church? Do I have to?! Coming up again, for Epiphany?! But we went last Sunday morning, and then later that day for Christmas Eve. And the next day for Christmas Day. And another Sunday. And all the extra Wednesdays we have had. And…I’m just tired and don’t want to.” (Just imagine how frequently you’d have been at your congregation if they had Divine Services for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas!) And the New Creature that God gave birth to in Baptism responds, feeling guilty and repentant.
These Twelve Days of Christmas are not about beating up your conscience and shaming you for not wanting to be in God’s house. Yet, Old Adam is completely wrong. You don’t have to. You get to!
The joy to the world is that Christ the Savior is born! But that birth is not locked away in a “once upon a time” fairy tale, nor in a scholarly history volume in some ancient library. It is a glorious fact, whose blessed benefits God continually delivers to you. To celebrate that birth, we are extremely blessed with multiple opportunities to come with all the faithful and receive His saving gifts of Word and Sacrament. Forgiven and nourished by the Newborn King, we are privileged to respond in prayer and praise.
Your Jesus is indeed the One once tucked in the lowly manger. But He is also the One who grew to rescue and redeem you through his death and resurrection, freeing you from the sins that grieve you. Yes, even the sins of being tired of worship, and despising – not wanting to hear God’s Word. And now He is the One in the swaddling cloths of Communion linens, feeding you His holy Body and Blood for forgiveness, life, and salvation. What a wonderful twelve days these are, when we have so many opportunities to get to “gladly hear and learn” His Word! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Softly from His lowly manger Jesus calls One and all, “You are safe from danger.
Children, from the sins that grieve you You are freed; All you need I will surely give you.”
(LSB 360:5)
-Pastor Richard Heinz is pastor at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lowell, IN.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.
The Lutheran Reader’s Bible helps you develop a habit of devotion and Bible reading so you can slowly but intentionally understand and grow in God’s Word. Through introductions to the sixty-six books of the Bible, guided reading plans, and more, this Bible builds your confidence to study Scripture on your own.
