Announcements 1/8/24
LUNCH TODAY: Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice or Noodle, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich & FF
LUNCH TUESDAY: Beef or Chicken Tacos, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF, Hot Dogs & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 8, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice or Noodle, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich & FF
LUNCH TUESDAY: Beef or Chicken Tacos, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF, Hot Dogs & 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: Genesis 1:1-5
Daily Lectionary:Ezekiel 2:1-3:11; Romans 1:18-32
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. (Genesis 1:1-5)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Word and Light. These are the first things to be present in all of Creation. God utters these words: “Let there be light,” and then there is. With just a few words and a couple days, all things in the universe, every last atom, rock, plant, animal, planet, and element, came into being, and this light showers over it all from day one. And even here, in the very beginning, before humanity is even created, we see our Lord Jesus present. The evangelist John shows us this plainly as he begins his Gospel in this very same way, with Word and Light. John says that this Word, through which all things were made, is the Christ, and that He is the light of the world. Christ scatters the darkness, so that in the light, there is no darkness at all.
At the very foundations of this world, our Lord Jesus is already delivering His gifts to you: His undying light and love-filled Word. All good things come to you through the Word of God that spoke all that we know into existence. This Word guides and sustains you, bringing the gifts of forgiveness, faith, life, and salvation to you. The light of Christ dispels the darkness. In this light, we see Christ more clearly. In this Word, God’s promises are delivered directly to our ears. Even in our suffering on earth, where we may feel blind, as if we cannot see the light of Christ, or feel deaf to the words God speaks to us, the Word and Light of God remain present with you. This same Lord, who created all things in the beginning, comes to you today through Word and Sacrament, providing you through His love that has been present since even before He uttered the words: “Let there be light.” In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Of the Father’s Love Begotten, ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore. (LSB 384:1)
-Vicar Benjamin Heinz is vicar at Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, MO.
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.
