Announcements 4/2/24
LUNCH TODAY: Grilled Cheese w/Tomato Soup, Loaded Burrito, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF
LUNCH TUESDAY: Loaded Beef Nachos, Hot Dog & Sweet FF, Pizza, Egg Rolls w/Rice
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 2, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Grilled Cheese w/Tomato Soup, Loaded Burrito, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF
LUNCH TUESDAY: Loaded Beef Nachos, Hot Dog & Sweet FF, Pizza, Egg Rolls w/Rice
**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Service Hours Opportunity!
Discovery Charter School is in need of volunteers for their Spring Carnival, Owlapalooza. This will take place on Friday, April 19th and volunteers will be needed from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Contact Kristine Kise at kkise@dcslv.org to sign up. (4/18)
Congratulations to the following students and teacher for being nominated as student/teacher of the month for the Month of March:
students Antalya Cardon and Huba Hadju…teacher Mr. Morrill!!!
Save the Date! All 7th - 12th grade students are required to check back into campus before the 2024-2025 academic year begins. The date & time options for checking in at our #Crusader.ReConnect event are Aug 5-7, 2024 from noon - 3:30pm. #Crusader.ReConnect includes taking your yearbook photo, picking up your student ID, getting a parking pass, etc. Please see attached for more information. (4/30)
In case you didn't know . . . orientations at Faith Lutheran are all student led and student run. Remember all those students who helped you at your orientation when you first started at Faith Lutheran? That is the O-Cru (orientation crew)!
Students who have been recommended by faculty or admin should have received an email inviting them to apply to help welcome our new Faith Family members for academic year 2024-2025. Check your email! (4/12)
Hope and Care Outreach 5k
Hope and Care Outreach is hosting a 5k on April 13th at the Bruce Trent Park to raise money for solar panels for orphanage homes in Liberia. Join us in supporting this wonderful cause! If you are interested, you can sign up here
ATTENTION: WEDNESDAY APRIL 10TH 6:00 PM IN THE ARENA GYM FAITH LUTHERAN ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOSTING A COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT SEMINAR FOR ALL INCOMING 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH GRADE ATHLETES AND THEIR PARENTS. MATTHEW GIRARDIN WILL BE SPEAKING ON MANY IMPORTANT TOPICS CONCERNING THE COMPLEX WORLD OF COLLEGE ATHLETE RECRUITING. Click link below for more information. https://forms.gle/Kx6Uc9qjDCUV8g376 (4/10)
Needed: Sound Engineer. Christ Lutheran Church (V) is in need of a Sunday Morning Worship sound “guy or girl” for its 10 am Praise Band Service.
If interested, please call Christ Lutheran 702.870.1422 and leave a message and they will reach out to talk about specifics. Or you may go to the church office at Christ Lutheran to inquire.
Sophomores & Juniors, if you have a cumulative unweighted gpa of 4.0, please check your emails regarding an invitation to apply for the Faith Lutheran Chapter of the National Honor Society. Applications close on April 17, 2024. (4/16)
International Travel Opportunities for 2025: Australia/New Zealand and Costa Rica!
Interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran over Spring Break or Summer in 2025? Our new locations with our partner travel company, ACIS, were recently announced and signups have begun. Both trips are available for all students who will be in 9-12 grade next school year, 2024-2025. The Summer trip is available for next year's 8th graders, as well. Informational meetings will be held in person and over Zoom in the coming weeks- check your email!
Both trips will be open for registration until they reach 35 student participants, so register soon if you are interested, before we fill-up! Only a deposit is required at the time of registration! Please email alex.klenz@flhsemail.org or giesekeg@flhsemail.org for more information.
Spring Break: Link to register for Australia/NZ
Summer Trip: Link to register for Costa Rica
The American Suicide Prevention Foundation focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide through prevention programs, public education, and support for those who have lost someone to suicide. Each state chapter hosts an annual walk to raise awareness about suicide and the help available through the foundation. The Southern Nevada walk will be held next month and they would love to have Faith students participate.
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sunset Regional Park,
Las Vegas, NV
Registration opens at 9 AM
Walk begins at 10 AM
If you would like to walk, you can register here. If you need service hours, help is needed. Here is the link to sign up: https://volunteersignup.org/FH3L8 Contact Mrs. Burns at burnsc@flhsemail.org with any questions. (4/26)
Thank you for participating in the Books 4 the Kids. which 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. (4/5)
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)
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.
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
Save the Date! All 7th - 12th grade students are required to check back into campus before the 2024-2025 academic year begins. The date & time options for checking in at our #Crusader.ReConnect event are Aug 5-7, 2024 from noon - 3:30pm. #Crusader.ReConnect includes taking your yearbook photo, picking up your student ID, getting a parking pass, etc. Please see attached for more information. (4/30)
In case you didn't know . . . orientations at Faith Lutheran are all student led and student run. Remember all those students who helped you at your orientation when you first started at Faith Lutheran? That is the O-Cru (orientation crew)!
Students who have been recommended by faculty or admin should have received an email inviting them to apply to help welcome our new Faith Family members for academic year 2024-2025. Check your email! (4/12)
Calling all middle school students! Join us for a one day workshop to learn everything you need to know to thrive as a delegate in Model United Nations.
MINI MUN is happening Saturday, April 6th, 2024 in our very own Faith Lutheran courtroom. You will get the chance to be a country, research a position, and engage in lively debate with your fellow delegates. Sign up on your parent's Crusader Connect!
When: April 6, 2024
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Where: FL Courtroom
Cost: $25
Hope and Care Outreach 5k
Hope and Care Outreach is hosting a 5k on April 13th at the Bruce Trent Park to raise money for solar panels for orphanage homes in Liberia. Join us in supporting this wonderful cause! If you are interested, you can sign up here
ATTENTION: WEDNESDAY APRIL 10TH 6:00 PM IN THE ARENA GYM FAITH LUTHERAN ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOSTING A COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT SEMINAR FOR ALL INCOMING 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH GRADE ATHLETES AND THEIR PARENTS. MATTHEW GIRARDIN WILL BE SPEAKING ON MANY IMPORTANT TOPICS CONCERNING THE COMPLEX WORLD OF COLLEGE ATHLETE RECRUITING. SCAN QR CODE BELOW TO RSVP! Scan QR for more information (4/10)
ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS! You are invited to Bible Study Club on Wednesdays from 3:20 - 4:00 pm in room 113. Come for snacks, games, fellowship, and time in God's word. See Mrs. Cheney if you have questions!
Needed: Sound Engineer. Christ Lutheran Church (V) is in need of a Sunday Morning Worship sound “guy or girl” for its 10 am Praise Band Service.
If interested, please call Christ Lutheran 702.870.1422 and leave a message and they will reach out to talk about specifics. Or you may go to the church office at Christ Lutheran to inquire.
CURRENT 7th/8th grade ONLY…International Travel Opportunities for 2025: Australia/New Zealand and Costa Rica!
Interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran over Spring Break or Summer in 2025? Our new locations with our partner travel company, ACIS, were recently announced and signups have begun. Both trips are available for all students who will be in 9-12 grade next school year, 2024-2025. The Summer trip is available for next year's 8th graders, as well. Informational meetings will be held in person and over Zoom in the coming weeks- check your email!
Both trips will be open for registration until they reach 35 student participants, so register soon if you are interested, before we fill-up! Only a deposit is required at the time of registration! Please email alex.klenz@flhsemail.org or giesekeg@flhsemail.org for more information.
Spring Break: Link to register for Australia/NZ
Summer Trip: Link to register for Costa Rica
2024 FL HS Volleyball Meeting! There will be a meeting for any current 8th grade girls who are interested in playing volleyball this coming fall. The meeting will be Thursday, April 11th during advisory in the rec sports room just off of the arena. If you have any questions or cannot make the meeting please email Coach Fisher at fishera@flhsemail.org. Please check-in with your advisory teacher first. (4/11)
The American Suicide Prevention Foundation focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide through prevention programs, public education, and support for those who have lost someone to suicide. Each state chapter hosts an annual walk to raise awareness about suicide and the help available through the foundation. The Southern Nevada walk will be held next month and they would love to have Faith students participate.
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sunset Regional Park,
Las Vegas, NV
Registration opens at 9 AM
Walk begins at 10 AM
If you would like to walk, you can register here. If you need service hours, help is needed. Here is the link to sign up: https://volunteersignup.org/FH3L8 Contact Mrs. Burns at burnsc@flhsemail.org with any questions. (4/26)
Thank you for participating in the Books 4 the Kids. which 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. (4/5)
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
Want to CHEER next year???
Interest Meeting: Tuesday 4/16 @ 3:30 PM in the Library
Tryouts: Will be April 24th-26th
3:30 - 5:30 pm in the Student Center
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Luke 24:36-49
[Jesus] said to them,“Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:46-47)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. If you ever find the need to explain what Christianity is to someone who doesn’t know, here’s how I do it: There was a guy two thousand years ago who claimed to be God. To prove it, He said that they would kill Him, and on the third day He would rise from the dead. They killed Him, and on the third day, He rose from the dead. Maybe He’s right about that God thing.
Well, that guy who rose from the dead said that the Law and the Prophets, and the Psalms, what we call the Old Testament, is all about Him. In what way? That repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations. That guy is Jesus. And what He came for was to forgive our sins. That’s why He died. Because those sins needed to be paid for. And He paid them in full for you, for me, for the world. Because we are forgiven, we are able to confess our sin, openly acknowledge it, and repent.
Do you realize just how hard that is for sinful people to do without faith? Someone might confess something that they don’t think is wrong. Or something that they think everyone else does, so there is no harm in it. But the Old Adam in our hearts cannot bear to confess anything that we can stand accused by others with. Those that have no choice but to confess that they’ve harmed others find that, apart from faith, their sanity is broken. The idol of self is shattered. Despair is all they have.
And yet Christians regularly confess such things. I, a poor miserable sinner. We confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. It is the same sin confessed, but we are not broken by confessing it. Just the opposite. It is taken away, we are forgiven, and we are left with the joy of Christ. Delivering Jesus’ forgiveness to you is the joyous job of your pastor. Go to him. Confess your sins. Hear those words of Jesus from your pastor’s mouth. You are forgiven in full. That is miraculous. And that’s who Jesus is. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
If Christ had not been raised from death Our faith would be in vain, Our preaching but a waste of breath Our sin and guilt remain But now the Lord is ris’n indeed; He rules in earth and heav’n His Gospel meets a world of need—In Christ we are forgiv’n (LSB 486:1)
– Pastor Eli Davis is pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.
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