Announcements 3/8/24
LUNCH TODAY: Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Pizza, Chicken Tenders & FF, Corn Dog & Sweet FF
LUNCH MONDAY 3/18: General Tso’s Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hog Dog & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 8, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Pizza, Chicken Tenders & FF, Corn Dog & Sweet FF
LUNCH MONDAY 3/18: General Tso’s Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hog Dog & FF
**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
On behalf of St. Patrick's Day and Irish American Day, March 18, the Multicultural Club has hidden some lucky four leaf clovers around the building. Find a four leaf clover and visit Ms. Pishko's room, Portable 60 or Mrs. Powell's room, Portable 71 to pick up your Lucky Charms Crumbl cookie! Don't let the leprechaun fool you! Only FOUR leaf clovers will be collected to win! (3/18)
Starting March 5th, the charity of the month will be Books 4 the Kids. Books 4 the Kids supports the non-profit organization Cure 4 the Kids. This non-profit foundation helps children receive cancer treatments and the latest and most current treatments for specialized diseases. During treatment, the kids are provided with supplies such as books and craft supplies. Cure 4 the Kids is currently experiencing a shortage of books for patients to read during their infusions. If you can donate, please drop off books (children through young adult) or craft supplies in the donation boxes located near the Shield store and the Homestretch Greenhouse drop off locations. To raise funds, there will also be a bake sale from March 18th to 22nd (the week we return from Spring Break) during all lunches. Buy treats and support Books 4 the Kids! (4/5)
Consider being a Volunteer at our Resource Fair on Thursday, March 28 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Whitney Rec Center (Boulder Highway and Tropicana). Lutheran Social Services needs your help at their Easter Egg Hunt & Resource Fair. Sign up here. (3/25)
Just a reminder about our annual March Madness - Food Truck event. Students, please check the dates so that you know when your class will have your turn. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID in order to participate! Please enter the event through the large green gate near the Greenhouse. All other gates leading to Homestretch Drive are off limits. Please check the attached flyer for a list of vendors, costs, etc. Feel free to check out the vendor websites for information regarding any food or dietary restrictions. The FL cafeteria will still be open and students/employees can still bring their lunch if they prefer. (3/28)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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
Starting March 5th, the charity of the month will be Books 4 the Kids. Books 4 the Kids supports the non-profit organization Cure 4 the Kids. This non-profit foundation helps children receive cancer treatments and the latest and most current treatments for specialized diseases. During treatment, the kids are provided with supplies such as books and craft supplies. Cure 4 the Kids is currently experiencing a shortage of books for patients to read during their infusions. If you can donate, please drop off books (children through young adult) or craft supplies in the donation boxes located near the Shield store and the Homestretch Greenhouse drop off locations. To raise funds, there will also be a bake sale from March 18th to 22nd (the week we return from Spring Break) during all lunches. Buy treats and support Books 4 the Kids! (4/5)
Consider being a Volunteer at our Resource Fair on Thursday, March 28 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Whitney Rec Center (Boulder Highway and Tropicana). Lutheran Social Services needs your help at their Easter Egg Hunt & Resource Fair. Sign up here. (3/25)
Just a reminder about our annual March Madness - Food Truck event. Students, please check the dates so that you know when your class will have your turn. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID in order to participate! Please enter the event through the large green gate near the Greenhouse. All other gates leading to Homestretch Drive are off limits. Please check the attached flyer for a list of vendors, costs, etc. Feel free to check out the vendor websites for information regarding any food or dietary restrictions. The FL cafeteria will still be open and students/employees can still bring their lunch if they prefer. (3/28)
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)
ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS! You are invited to Bible Study Club on Wednesdays from 3:20 - 4:00 pm in room 113. Please note the new ending time! We have another great HS leader Connie Nkoroh who will start leading on March 20! Come for snacks, games, fellowship, and time in God's word. See Mrs. Cheney if you have questions! (3/20)
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
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
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
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
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Mark 10:32-52
Daily Lectionary: Genesis 40:1-23, Mark 10:32-52
But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:43-45)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. In today’s reading we come across the disciples who are once again bickering, frustrated that James and John are asking to be seated at Jesus’ left and right hands in His glory. This raises a question of how to achieve greatness in the new kingdom Jesus is inaugurating. Jesus once again subverts expectations by contrasting how the world works and how His kingdom works. He reminds them that for the Gentiles greatness is marked by rulers who exercise their power for the control and submission of those below them. This is the way of the world, and it’s natural to assume that in God’s economy power dynamics would look similar to the world’s. Yet exactly the opposite is true, as Jesus indicates, greatness among them comes through service, which requires a relinquishing of power and control.
Service comes from a love for others, a recognition of their needs, and response to fulfill their needs. This service is largely invisible to the world, and when it is seen, it doesn’t look like anything particularly spectacular and laudatory, which is probably precisely the point. Instead it comes in small moments, not grand gestures. Service comes at an emptying of ourselves, our own comfort, ego, desires, plans, and instead is a voluntary submission to our neighbor’s needs, only to be really seen, understood, or acknowledged by our Father in heaven. Because of how unspectacular this greatness is to our eyes, it’s easy to miss those who are living quiet, sanctified lives, serving their neighbors. Think of how Jesus serves us. First, He serves us with a criminal’s shameful death, then He gives us the forgiveness won there in spoken words, splashes of water, a sip of wine and a bit of bread. It doesn’t look spectacular, and sometimes it doesn’t even feel spectacular, at times even boring and mundane. But this is where we access the greatness of Jesus’ kingdom, because only after we have been served by Him, being washed in His mercy and forgiveness, can we see rightly our needs that are met only in Him. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Jesus, greatest at the table, The almighty Son of Man, Laid aside His outer clothing,
Poured some water in a pan; As the Twelve lay, hushed in silence, He the servant’s task began. (LSB 446:1)
-Deac. Eleanor Corrow, Higher Things Board Member and coordinator in LCMS Missionary Services.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.
Unforgivable? Unforgiveness is a prison—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In a world full of turmoil, many use forgiveness as a coping mechanism without understanding what true forgiveness is. Learn what forgiveness from Christ looks like, and how He forgives His people.
