Announcements 1/17/24

LUNCH TODAY: Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Tenders & FF

LUNCH THURSDAY: Braised Chicken Breast Bowl w/Potato & Corn, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Loaded Beef Burrito

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 17, 2024

LUNCH TODAY: Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Tenders & FF

LUNCH THURSDAY: Braised Chicken Breast Bowl w/Potato & Corn, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Loaded Beef Burrito

**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Peccole Little League Opening Day – Volunteers Needed
Saturday, March 2, 2024
8AM – 3PM*
Rainbow Family Park (7151 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117)
Please join us to celebrate Peccole Little League’s Opening Day. We need help with the following areas:
• Set-Up
• Ticket Sales
• Concessions
• Ticket Collection
• Game Attendant
• Clean Up
*We understand student schedules are busy and welcome help for all or part of this time frame. Please email Kristine Lunsford at kris.peccole@gmail.com (2/29)

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students and teacher for being named Student and Teacher of the month for December: Indigo Kman-Malinowski and Clayton McCarrell and teacher Mrs. Greminger!

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL ESPORTS TEAM

Are you interested in competitively playing video games? Then the esports team is the perfect activity for you! Faith Lutheran will be joining the High School E-sports League starting this spring with Pre-Season starting January 20th and the regular season going to April 12th. Fill out this interest form if you are interested in learning more and you will be updated in regards to when try-outs are. You will also see the available games based on age/grade level. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Walker herbie.walker@flhsemail.org (1/20)

FLHS Student Council will be hosting a new event, Black and White Bash, for Faith Lutheran's high school students on January 20, 2024 from 7-9pm at Faith Lutheran High School in the Aux Gym and Student Center. Check in begins at 6:45 pm; doors close at 7:30pm; the event ends at 9:00pm. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS!!! (1/19)

FAQ about Black and White Bash is listed below.

What is this event? It's like a more low-key version of Homecoming. Student council will be providing snacks, drinks, games/activities, a photo booth, dance floor, and a DJ for your enjoyment during the bash.
What do I wear? Think dinner attire...you can go fancy or you can go dressy casual. Follow the theme and wear black and white! To get some inspiration, you can CLICK HERE to see the mood board we have created :) No sweats, hoodies, or PJs allowed.
Can I bring an outside guest? No. This event is for current Faith Lutheran High School students only.
How much are tickets? Tickets are $25 and will increase to $45 on January 18.
Are tickets sold at the door? No. Ticket sales will conclude on Saturday, January 20 at 12pm. Buy your tickets now!
How do I buy my tickets? We are again using Hometown Ticketing. The link is below.
Do I need to bring a ticket to the dance? Yes. Once tickets have been purchased, you will receive a confirmation email that includes the ticket/QR code. Make sure to bring that paper ticket (or a screenshot of it) as well as a valid ID. The name on the ticket must match the ID / person attending.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS!!!

High School Hockey “Knight” with the Vegas Golden Knights! Click HERE for details! (2/20)

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

WCG Business & Entrepreneurship Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/BE (1/31)

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)

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

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)

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

Do you like performing and using your creative side?

Are you someone who lives out their faith in their daily life?

Have you considered Applied Christianity?

MS Applied Christianity Applications Now Open!

If you are interested in taking Applied Christianity class next year as a 7th or 8th grader please read on. Applications are NOW OPEN! You must fill out this application by February 2nd to be considered. Teacher Recommendation and Interview information is included on the application. Class rosters will be decided around Spring Break time. No, you don’t pick which class you are in or if you get to be with your friends.: )

FYI: In Applied Christianity, students study the Word of God, make applications of that study to the lives of students today, plan the order of worship from Invocation to Benediction (beginning to end), and lead their fellow students in worship each week. It is an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience. Please see Ms Beyer or Mr. C. Pullmann with any other questions. Click to apply!

Application Road Map. February 2nd - Application’s Close

Interview: In room 116 February 5th and 6th and February 12th and 13th

February 5th Last Name A-L

7:30 am - 8:00 am

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

February 6th Last Name M-Z

7:30 am - 8:00 am

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

February 12th Last Name A-L

7:30 am - 8:00 am

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

February 13th Last Name M-Z

7:30 am - 8:00 am

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Mid March - Acceptance Letters will be sent out.

Attention Current 7th Graders

Mrs. Grant, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) advisor, has emailed all 7th graders who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 or higher over the last three semesters an application to apply to NJHS. Please note the hard deadline of Friday, February 9. If you did not receive an email and believe that you have the required GPA, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org no later than Monday, January 22. (1/22)

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL ESPORTS TEAM

MS Softball Spring Season:

Interest Meeting - Wednesday, January 17^th at 5:00pm in the Library

Tryouts will be February 13th & 14th

Time: TBD

Season runs Mid-Feb thru beg. of May

Please contact Coach Finger with any questions: shanefinger@hotmail.com

Link to interest form is: MS Softball Interest Link (2/14)

Any MS Boys interested in Lacrosse!

Interest Meeting - Wednesday, January 17th at 6pm in the Library

Practices start 1/22/24

Season runs Feb, thru beginning of May

MS Boys Lacrosse Interest Link (1/22)

MS Baseball

Tryouts will be January 31st & February 1st ~ 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Rosters will be announced February 3rd via email

There have been practices scheduled until tryout dates, please contact Coach Buikema with any questions at buikemad@flhsemail.org (2/1)

High School Hockey “Knight” with the Vegas Golden Knights! Click HERE for details! (2/20)

Tuesdays with Taylor - The Eras Bible Study

Faith Lutheran is hosting its last Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, February 21, 2023.

If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (2/21)

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.

7^th and 8^th 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 8^th 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: Romans 7:21-8:17

Daily Lectionary: Ezekiel 39:1-10, 17-29; Romans 7:21-8:17

Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. (Romans 7:24–25)

In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Your life, dear Christian, is lived in tension. Tension is uncomfortable. It means we are pulled in two opposing directions. It puts so much strain on us that we seek to resolve the tension. While this feels good for a moment, we quickly understand that pulling too strongly one way or another can break the strand, or in this case, us.

St. Paul describes the tension between our relationship to the law of God and the law of sin. Christians, having been made to walk in Christ, seek to do what pleases God. Sinners, however, seek after sinful desires. And we find ourselves caught in the middle of these opposing ideals, unable to relieve this tension. We cannot keep the Law of God perfectly because of the inherited sin within us, so we stray towards the way of sin, death, and the devil. However, having been baptized into Christ, we strive to do what God wills, even though we know we will ultimately fail. Our life is lived in the middle, wanting to serve God with all our body, mind, and soul, while also still living in “this body of death,” as St. Paul writes, unable and often unwilling to serve perfectly.

There is a Latin phrase that encapsulates this tension: simul justus et peccator. This phrase translates to “simultaneously saint and sinner.” We are, as Christians, both saints and sinners. We belong fully to God through our Baptism but original sin still resides in us, meaning we cannot live according to the Law of God, as much as we’d like to. We cannot relieve this tension, it is impossible. “Thanks be to God through Christ our Lord!” God, while we were still sinners, sent His Son to die for us. God, while we were dead in our trespasses and sins, reached into our watery grave and pulled us out into new life in Baptism. God, while we still sin much, send His Holy Spirit to strengthen us as we go about our lives, seeking to do the will of God. Go forth, dear Christian, knowing that the tension is tight and tough, but that it cannot break you. Thanks be to God! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.

O grant that nighting in my soul may dwell, but Thy pure love alone; Oh, may Thy love possess me whole, my joy, my treasure, and my crown! All coldness from my heart remove; my ev’ry act, word, thought be love. (LSB 683:2)

-Deaconess Emma Heinz is the Registrar for Higher Things.

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.

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