Announcements 2/26/24

LUNCH TODAY: Korean BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hot Dog & FF
LUNCH TUESDAY: Chicken Fajita Bowl w/Spanish Rice & Beans, Pizza, Egg Rolls & Fried Rice, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Chili Cheese Fries
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
February 26, 2024
 
LUNCH TODAY: Korean BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hot Dog & FF
LUNCH TUESDAY: Chicken Fajita Bowl w/Spanish Rice & Beans, Pizza, Egg Rolls & Fried Rice, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Chili Cheese Fries
**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**
 
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Opportunity for Faith Students to be Involved in an Official Launch of a Cool New Technology!
For a number of years, Faith has worked with a Harvard graduate from Las Vegas, Saul Holding, as he has developed various technologies related to education and high school social emotional development. His latest product, Champion AI, is intended to help develop executive functioning skills and help students manage their time more effectively. 70 Faith students have been involved in beta testing this product since November, and it is now ready for official launch for $10/month exclusively to Faith Lutheran students as an app on any Apple device that integrates with the student’s academic data in Crusader Connect in real time. If you are interested, please use the App Store to download Champion AI and set up your account by March 8. See attached flier for details! (3/8)
 
Summer Theatre Camp!!! See the attached flier for information regarding the Summer Theatre Camp Battle Royale! June 3rd-8th, ages 12-18. (3/8)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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.
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
 
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 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.
 
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.orgif 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
 
Opportunity for Faith Students to be Involved in an Official Launch of a Cool New Technology!
For a number of years, Faith has worked with a Harvard graduate from Las Vegas, Saul Holding, as he has developed various technologies related to education and high school social emotional development. His latest product, Champion AI, is intended to help develop executive functioning skills and help students manage their time more effectively. 70 Faith students have been involved in beta testing this product since November, and it is now ready for official launch for $10/month exclusively to Faith Lutheran students as an app on any Apple device that integrates with the student’s academic data in Crusader Connect in real time. If you are interested, please use the App Store to download Champion AI and set up your account by March 8. See attached flier for details! (3/8)
 
Summer Theatre Camp!!! See the attached flier for information regarding the Summer Theatre Camp Battle Royale! June 3rd-8th, ages 12-18. (3/8)
 
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)
 
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)
 
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
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
 
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. 
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
 
Anyone Interested in MS Soccer
Interest Meeting: Feb 5th 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
 
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)
 
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: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 
No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham (Genesis 17:5)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Names are important. They give you identity. And many of you reading this have names that were picked specifically for you. Your parents may have agonized over picking the perfect name, or one with special meaning, or one that would tie you to past generations. Either way, your name makes you, you. Your name also ties you to a group of people, your family. This family that you are somewhat stuck with whether you like it or not. It’s true, our names bring with them a sense of identity. Even more so, God cares about names. 
God is in the business of giving people new names. Particularly those people in which He makes a covenant or in more modern terms, an agreement with. Here, we see God give Abraham and Sara new names and with it a promise. They are going to be made into a great nation, and this covenant is one that will be everlasting, it will be eternal. This is not the only instance in which we see God giving someone a new name, Jacob is given the name Israel, Cephas is named Peter, and Saul is renamed Paul. All of them have something in common, they believe the promises of God, and in so doing they are made righteous, they receive what God has to give. 
You too have received a new name. In Holy Baptism, God gives you His own name as the sign of the cross is placed upon your forehead and upon your heart, you are marked as one redeemed by Christ. Then, you are given the name of the Holy Trinity, you are baptized in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The promises of God are given to you, and you receive them in faith. This means, you become an heir to all the things God has to give you. By receiving His name, you are adopted into the community of saints. By faith you receive forgiveness, life, and salvation. They belong to you in this eternal reality. These promises are for you here and now. So, there you have it, you have been given a new name. It’s what God does, and He does it for you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Baptized into your name most holy,  O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly,  among your seed, your chosen host.  Buried with Christ and dead to sin,  your Spirit now shall live within. (LSB 590:1)
– 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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