Announcements 2/21/24

LUNCH TODAY: Marinara or Alfredo Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders & FF, Pizza, Cheese Quesadilla

LUNCH THURSDAY: Bread Bowl w/Broccoli & Cheese Soup, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF, Cheeseburger & FF

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 21, 2024

LUNCH TODAY: Marinara or Alfredo Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders & FF, Pizza, Cheese Quesadilla

LUNCH THURSDAY: Bread Bowl w/Broccoli & Cheese Soup, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF, Cheeseburger & FF

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

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

There was an incident in the West student parking lot involving a vehicle on Monday, February 12 around 7:30. If you have any information as to this, please see Mr. Bowline. Thank you (2/26)

Calling all rising Juniors and Seniors for the 2024/2025 school year! The FBI Teen Academy is a two-day program that allows high school students an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today's FBI. Students are provided with several

presentations on topics including terrorism, cybercrime, public corruption, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations of a typical FBI office. Please see attached flier for information. (4/12)

Congratulations to the following students and teacher for being named Student/Teacher of the month for January: Mitchell Bailes and Caleb Piggé. Teacher - Mr. Matt Nagel!!

High School Praise Band Auditions for the 2024-2025 school year are on March 5th at 3:00pm in the CPAC. Current 8th graders are welcome to audition. Questions? Contact Mr. Pullmann at pullmannp@flhsemail.org or stop by room 327. Praise Band Audition Packet (3/5)

Track & Field officially starts on February 17th at 8am. Please read the information HERE and fill out the season form. All athletes must be cleared for Track & Field on Aktivate. Athletes are welcome to come out for the track team until 2/22. (2/22)

Service Hour Opportunity!! The Hundley Foundation's Walk for Epilepsy is coming up on Saturday, April 20th and is in need of volunteers! For more information, please contact sasha@hundleyfoundation.org and see the attached flier. (4/20)

2024-2025 High School Cheer Tryouts
The tryout registration is now available for all current/incoming 8th-11th graders. Please fill out the google form and more information will be sent to you by February 28th. If you have any questions, please see Coach Tonniges in 603, in the CPAC, across from the band room or email at tonnigest@flhsemail.org (3/8)

Applications for the Charity of the Month program will open on Thursday, Feb 1, 2024. In an effort to encourage strong values of philanthropy and community involvement among our students, the Office of Student Life offers the opportunity for students to propose a charity that will receive school-wide support. Each charity will be assigned a month where the Faith Family will be encouraged to contribute to fundraising or collection effort solicited for that month’s charity. All charitable fundraising through this program is student led with student leaders working together with the Director of Student Life. If you would like to submit a charitable organization for consideration of support during the 2024-25 academic year, please complete the Request for Consideration form. Forms are attached. Printed forms are located outside of the Office of Student Life. Requests for consideration must be submitted to the Office of Student Life no later than March 19, 2024. (3/8)

Multicultural Club Presents

Black History Month

" A Seat at the Table"

Inspired by Langston Hughes's words of I, Too, the theme of our Black History Month is " A Seat at the Table." There will be many events in which students and staff can participate in.

1. Middle School & High School Door Decorating

Decorate your door to showcase influential people of color, past and present, that have made a difference in our society, including music, politics, writers, actors or anyone who has changed our society!! Decorating can begin February 1 through February 15. Winning Class will receive Randy's Donuts!! There will be a winner for Middle School & High School. Teachers have been given information about how to sign up their class in the Monday Memo and Friday Bulletins.

2. A Seat at the Table Speakers

Multicultural Club's First A Seat at the Table will be a series of speaking engagements highlighting the individuals' speakers achievements and community work. Middle School teachers can sign up their 2nd block and high school teachers can sign up their advisory. Parents and staff are also welcome! Presentations will be on February 12th & February 23rd from 10:35am-11:15am. Individual high school students (with permission from your advisory teacher), staff & parents,

please click HERE to sign up for one or both events that will be held during our high school advisory period.

Claytee White, Black History Month

3. Soul Food Tasting

Chef Fab is whipping up some soul food to share on February 27th & 29th, during the High School lunch outside the Student Center. Stop by for a taste of some spectacular soul food!! (2/29)

Have you been searching for a club that will allow you to discover more about your faith, and uplift your community in a positive way? If so, join Faith4Life! We meet every other Thursday at 3:00 pm in portable 67! Our next meeting is February 1st. Please reach out to Zohie.lopez24@flhsemail.org or Darius.Chapman@flhsemail.org if you have any questions! We can’t wait to see you there! (2/29)

The Servant Leadership Institute of Concordia University Irvine is excited to again announce our annual High School Leadership Academy for rising 10-12 grade students on Concordia's campus June 10-14, 2024. Please check out our Servant Leadership Institute website, look over the attachment and watch this highlight video of last year's academy and scheduled speakers/activities for more information. (3/29)

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)

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

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)

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.

HIGH SCHOOL 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

Girls’ Bible Study is cancelled for today, Wed Feb 20. Join us next week for God’s word, games, and fellowship in room 113 from 3:20-4:20 pm. (2/20)

Attn: 7th graders applying for membership into NJHS

Applications are due to Mrs. Grant in room 224 no later than 3:30 on Thursday, February 22. No late applications will be accepted. (2/23)

There was an incident in the West student parking lot involving a vehicle on Monday, February 12 around 7:30. If you have any information as to this, please see Mr. Bowline. Thank you (2/22)

HOUSE OF ETHOS - is hosting a celebration of the different races, cultures and ethnicities here on campus and specifically in the House Ethos. The target date for our lunch celebration is the first week of March, Wednesday March 6th (a Gold Day). Tables will be set up providing sample cups so students, teachers & staff can come by and try the various dishes during lunch. A photo of the dish will be displayed with detail as to history, region of origin, and/or special occasions that the dish is meant for or is traditionally eaten. (3/6)

High School Praise Band Auditions for the 2024-2025 school year are on March 5th at 3:00pm in the CPAC. Current 8th graders are welcome to audition. Questions? Contact Mr. Pullmann at pullmannp@flhsemail.org or stop by room 327. Praise Band Audition Packet (3/5)

7th Graders: Your NJHS applications are due no later than Thursday, February 22. Please hand deliver them to Mrs. Grant in room 224. If you have any questions regarding your application or the requirements, please see Mrs. Grant or email her at grantk@flhsemail.org. (2/22)

ATTENTION 7TH GRADE AMERICAN HISTORY STUDENTS!

There are a few spots available on the 7th grade history trip to Boston May 22-26. You will see all the sights of our Revolution! It is truly a trip of a lifetime! Go to School Tours of America and put in the trip code #A732. If you have any questions see Mrs. Carroll or Mr. Paquette (3/1)

(Cancelled today, 2/20) MS girls are invited to attend Bible Study Club on Wednesdays! Please come to room 113 from 3:20-4:20 for fun activities, snacks and fellowship in God’s word. Emma Schumacher, a HS student, leads the activities! See Mrs. Cheney in room 113 if you have questions.

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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

***MS DANCE TEAM***TRYOUTS
Interest Meeting: March 19th at 3:30 pm in Dance Room 203

Tryouts: March 19th and 21st -3:30-5pm in Dance Room 203

Please come in proper dance attire and sneakers/jazz shoes, and hair pulled up.

Choreography taught on Tuesday and tryouts on Thursday.

Any questions please contact Ms Kim at kimberly.leheny@flhsemail.org

or Mrs Laswell at bridget.laswell@flhsemail.org (3/21)

MS Tennis...Who Wants to Play?

Interest Meeting: February 20th 3:30pm in the library

Tryouts: March 4th and 5th / 3:45 - 5:30 PM

Practice starts: March 18th / 3:45 - 5:30 PM

Matches begin: March 27th

MS Tennis Interest Form Link (3/18)

Anyone Interested in MS Soccer

Interest Meeting: Feb 5^th at 3:30pm in the library

Tryouts: Feb 26th, 27th, and 28th @ Community Park

First Team Practice: Feb 29th @ Community Park

Time for all Tryouts and Practice will be 3:30-5:00 PM

Link to Interest Form: MS Soccer Interest Form Link (2/28)

Kick-around: February 21st and 22nd at Community Park

Let's RUN.......MS Track and Field......Join us

Interest Meeting: February 13th / 3:30 PM in the Library

Practice starts: February 26th / 3:30 - 5:15 PM

Season runs from March through the beginning of May (2/26)

Calling all Golfers***MS Co-Ed GOLF

Interest Meeting: Monday 3/4 @ 3:30 PM in the Library

Tryouts: Will be the week of 3/18

Time for all Tryouts TBD

First Team Practice: Will be the week of 3/25

Reach out to Coach Schmid if interested christopher.schmid@invitedclubs.com

DEVOTIONS

Today’s Reading: Mark 4:1-20

Daily Lectionary: Genesis 8:13-9:17, Genesis 9:18-11:26

The sower sows the word. (Mark 4:14)

In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Have you ever felt like it was your job to convert someone? Whether it be a family member, a friend, or even a random stranger? It is easy to fall into. We feel responsible for saving others, as ones who have been redeemed by faith in Christ, we cannot help but not be concerned for the eternal fate of others. So, we set out to convert. We strive to sway, convince, and even persuade people to believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We argue, debate, and provide evidence in the face of skepticism and unbelief. We then find ourselves bearing the burden of failure when the Word is rejected.

Maybe you have found yourself with this burden and guilt. You might have a friend you have invited to church over and over, they finally agreed to come, and when they came they didn’t have a miraculous conversion but instead they said, “thanks, but no thanks.” Or maybe it’s a cousin, they don’t know Jesus, and no matter how many times you share your faith with them, they sort of brush it off, or change the subject. No matter the case, no matter the rejection, the Parable of the Sower is of great comfort for all who sow the Word. Jesus makes something abundantly clear in this parable. It is never the fault of the Word.

As Jesus explains, the Word is not the problem. Instead, the issue lies with the soil, or there are external forces at play. There is indeed nothing new under the sun. Satan continues to prowl, sin continues to ravage souls, and the Word of God continues to be rejected. But there is another truth here. It isn’t your job to convert anyone. That lies with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit works through the proclamation of the Word of God, and in so doing brings people to faith, it isn’t you, it isn’t how well you can convince, debate, argue, and persuade, instead it is the Lord’s doing, it is the Spirit’s work. Thanks be to God!

But it is up to the church to sow the seed. It is the church’s job to proclaim the Word. Anytime the Word is proclaimed, seed is cast out onto the soil. As Pastors proclaim the words of forgiveness, seed is sown. In the public reading of the Scriptures, the Word is sown. In the faithful preaching of God’s Word, seed is sown. In the Sacraments, seed is sown. When you share Jesus with a friend, seed is sown. When you bring someone to church, seed is sown. When you show the love of Christ to others, seed is sown. And the rest? That’s up to the Holy Spirit.

On what has now been sown Thy blessing, Lord, bestow;

The pow’r is Thine alone To make it sprout and grow.

Do thou in grace the harvest raise, And Thou alone shalt have the praise! (LSB 921:1)

– Pastor Caleb Weight is associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.

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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