Announcements 5/10/22
TUESDAY: SHREDDED BEEF TACOS, ORANGE CHICKEN W/RICE, PIZZA, BACON CHEESEBURGER
WEDNESDAY: LEMON FISH & RICE BOWL W/ASIAN VEGGIES, CHICKEN TENDERS, PIZZA, CORN DOG W/FRIES
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAY 10, 2022
TUESDAY: SHREDDED BEEF TACOS, ORANGE CHICKEN W/RICE, PIZZA, BACON CHEESEBURGER
WEDNESDAY: LEMON FISH & RICE BOWL W/ASIAN VEGGIES, CHICKEN TENDERS, PIZZA, CORN DOG W/FRIES
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cross-Country Meeting on May 12 at 2:45pm for next year's 10th-12th graders in portable 63. Contact Coach Edwards at edwarjd@nv.ccsd.net for more information
High school yearbooks will be delivered on Wednesday, May 11 during advisory. You will go to your advisory, and your teacher will dismiss you to the amphitheater at your assigned time. You’ll then return to your advisory room. If you are taking the AP test that day, you’ll be able to pick your book up at room 222 starting at lunch. Questions? See Mrs. Elliott in room 222.
Fall 2022 HS Color Guard Try-outs
The try-outs for the Fall 2022 Colorguard are scheduled for Wednesday, May 11th from 3-6 PM in Room 602. All are welcome! No Experience Necessary! Colorguard is a combination of Dance and Equipment such as flags, sabers, and rifles. We have a great team atmosphere! Please wear closed-toed shoes and PE-style clothing. Bring Water!
The try-outs for the Fall 2022 Colorguard are scheduled for Wednesday, May 11th from 3-6 PM in Room 602. All are welcome! No Experience Necessary! Colorguard is a combination of Dance and Equipment such as flags, sabers, and rifles. We have a great team atmosphere! Please wear closed-toed shoes and PE-style clothing. Bring Water!
Candy at Varsity Boys Lacrosse Playoff Game!!
Varsity boys lacrosse begin playoffs this Wednesday night at 7:00pm on the Faith football field versus Centennial.
Your favorite full-sized candy bars will be handed out at half time so come cheer the guys on and get a treat! (Run thru 5/11)
High School Boys Soccer Information Meeting
Who: Any 8th-11th grade boys interested in playing high school soccer
What: Short information meeting for the upcoming high school boys soccer season
When: Wednesday, May 18th, at 11:35 am
Where: Portable 64
Any high school girl interested in playing volleyball this coming fall needs to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, May 18th in the arena at 11:05 am. Information covered will include summer workouts, tryouts and season expectations. Contact Coach Fisher with any questions or if you are unable to attend the meeting.
High School Praise Band is looking for bass players. If you have an interest in leading worship through music contact Mr. Pullmann ( pullmannp@flhsemail.org) or stop by room 328 with any questions.
MOCK TRIAL TRYOUTS - Faith’s nationally prominent and state champion Mock Trial will be conducting tryouts for the Fall season after school from May 9-16. The Mock teams plan on competing in Baltimore and Chicago next fall. Individual tryouts will be approximately 20 minutes. Contact Mr. Smith at whet.smith@flhsemail.org to schedule a time and get the topic for the tryouts. Current eight graders may try out. (5/17)
Working with Peggy’s Attic Donation Center Benefitting Clark County Family Services & Child Haven.
Collection Days: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 from 7:15am - 4pm
Location: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Bins located at the three main drop off/pick up points
Homestretch Drive, Shield Store/Security Shack, and between the CPAC and Gym
Interested in international travel for the 22-23 school year? Our two trip options were recently announced, and signups are now open. Register today to lock in your lowest price and reserve your spot- no payment necessary until June 1st. Talk to Mr. Klenz (alex.klenz@flhsemail.org) or Ms. Gieseke (giesekeg@flhsemail.org) for more information.
Find more information about itinerary specifics, cost, and registration details by following the links below:
Spring Break Trip 2023- South African Safari
Spring Break Trip 2023- South African Safari
A Midsummer Night's Dream auditions are happening May 17 and 18 beginning at 3:00. Sign-ups are on the call board in the CPAC lobby outside of Dr. Slater's office. You must prepare a 30 second comedic monologue from any Shakespeare play that is not A Midsummer Night's Dream. Please email Mr. Carosone at james.carosone@flhsemail.org with any questions.
High School:
Seniors and your laptops!
ALL senior laptops must be re-imaged. If you do not have your laptop checked and re-imaged by our IT department, you will not receive your diploma! You must have this final re-image done, even if you had the laptop re-imaged recently!
We are thrilled to offer those seniors that have been here at Faith for the full 4 years, the ability to keep your laptop at no charge. We will need to wipe and reimage your laptop (all your information will be gone). We HIGHLY recommend making a backup (using Time Machine or just copy the files important to you). If you do not do that or need help on how to do that, please come to the library and visit the tech support room. If you bring your external drive with you, we will be glad to teach you how to get your data saved from the laptop, but we will NOT backup your data.
Also, if you do not want your laptop, consider leaving it with us. We take your old laptop, refurbish it, and donate it to less fortunate schools, churches, shut-ins, elderly, and other organizations. It is a way to bless others. Just let us know at check-in what you would like to do. Last year we had students donate their laptops to help under-privileged, churches, schools, and charities!How cool is that?
If you return the laptop damaged or missing charger, you will be charged for those repairs.
As a senior, can I get my laptop if I have not been here the full 4 years?
Possibly, you might be able to. It will depend on the model and year you got the laptop. It will be decided on a case by case basis. The minimal cost is $250 if you want to purchase the laptop (there can be additional charges for different models and age). Your laptop will need to be re-imaged. If you have been here less than 3 years, purchasing the laptop is not an option.
This offer to purchase your laptop will not be offered to any other grade. This is a way we can bless the seniors.
Q: When you re-image my laptop, will all my photos and files be lost?
A: Yes, if you did not back it up. Unfortunately, we cannot back up the files for you.
Q: When can I get it re-imaged?
A: As soon as you do not need the laptop for classes, please bring it in to re-image.
Once re-imaged, it cannot be on our school network anymore.
AGAIN! ALL senior laptops must be checked in and re-imaged.
If you do not have your laptop checked and re-imaged, by our IT department, you will not receive your diploma and transcripts will be on hold and there may be a fee charged to you for the cost of the laptop.
All devices that qualify to be returned to you, must be picked up by June 15th or will be considered abandoned and forfeited, the laptop will be donated.
2022-2023 VISA Applications
Are you interested in being a Student Ambassador for the school? Do you enjoy meeting new people, serving others, and representing all the best parts of our awesome campus? Apply to be a part of the VISA Team. Use your Faith Lutheran email to fill out this Google Form Application. Applications are due May 20th: https://forms.gle/5zCwcDpniqcSxjb87. Applications must be filled out by new and returning members. Questions? Email admissions@flhsemail.org
(5/20)
Spanish Tutoring
There will be no more late-start morning Spanish tutoring for this academic year. Students who need additional help in Spanish should speak with their teachers to set up a time to meet. Thank you to all our tutors who sacrificed additional sleep time to make this happen! ¡GRACIAS!
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Horses4Heroes, a local non-profit started by students who attended Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, is looking for HS students who can help at the ranch on Saturdays! Great way to earn community service hours, work on your upper body strength, and have fun. We need help cleaning stalls, staffing events and helping with small camps. Please email events@horses4heroes.org.
Faith Lutheran Science National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta students offer free Math & Science Tutoring to all 6-12th grade Faith Lutheran students:
Mondays-Tuesdays 2:45 - 3:45 - Room 312
Wed-Thurs 2:45 - 3:45 - Room 335
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Candy at Varsity Boys Lacrosse Playoff Game!!
Varsity boys lacrosse begin playoffs this Wednesday night at 7:00pm on the Faith football field versus Centennial.
Your favorite full-sized candy bars will be handed out at half time so come cheer the guys on and get a treat! (Run thru 5/11)
High School Boys Soccer Information Meeting
Who: Any 8th-11th grade boys interested in playing high school soccer
What: Short information meeting for the upcoming high school boys soccer season
When: Wednesday, May 18th, at 11:35 am
Where: Portable 64
Any 8th grade or HS school girl interested in playing soccer this coming fall is REQUIRED to be at an informational meeting on Monday May 16th at 3:30 pm in the Arena. We will be introducing the new coaches for the 2022 Fall season. Contact Ms. Fisher if you have any questions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADERS
Cross-Country Meeting on May 12 at 3:10pm for next year's 9th graders in portable 63. Contact Coach Edwards at edwarjd@nv.ccsd.net for more information.
MOCK TRIAL TRYOUTS - Faith’s nationally prominent and state champion Mock Trial will be conducting tryouts for the Fall season after school from May 9-16. The Mock teams plan on competing in Baltimore and Chicago next fall. Individual tryouts will be approximately 20 minutes. Contact Mr. Smith at whet.smith@flhsemail.org to schedule a time and get the topic for the tryouts. Current eight graders may try out. (5/17)
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing high school volleyball this coming fall needs to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, May 18th in the arena at 11:35 am. Information covered will include summer workouts, tryouts and season expectations. Parents are welcome to attend. Contact Coach Fisher with any questions or if you are unable to attend the meeting.
Middle School Praise Band Auditions. May 16th, 3:30 - 4:30 in the CPAC. Please look over the Audition Packet and bring the completed audition form with you to the audition. Contact Mr. Pullmann (pullmannp@flhsemail.org or room 328) with any questions
2022 Girls Summer Basketball Camp- Grades 4th-8th
The 2022 Summer Girls Basketball Camp is coming! This is open to all girls who are in or going into grades 4th-8th from all schools. The camp will be held June 1-June 3 from 12:30-3:30 pm in the Arena gym. The cost is $100 if registered by May 25th. Walk up registration is available for $125. All early registration is electronic on the Faith Lutheran school website under Athletics, then Athletic Camps: www.faithlutheranlv.org/athletic-camps. Contact Coach Schwartz- lisa.schwartz@flhsemail.orgor Coach Nelson- ashlin@gmail.com with any questions. (5/20)
2022-2023 VISA Applications
Are you interested in being a Student Ambassador for the school? Do you enjoy meeting new people, serving others, and representing all the best parts of our awesome campus? Apply to be a part of the VISA Team. Use your Faith Lutheran email to fill out this Google Form Application. Applications are due May 20th: https://forms.gle/5zCwcDpniqcSxjb87. Applications must be filled out by new and returning members. Questions? Email admissions@flhsemail.org
All 8th Graders and your iPad
Please bring the iPad and charger to the last day of school!
We are thrilled to offer the 8th Graders that have been here at Faith for the full 3 years, the ability to keep your iPad for a nominal cost of $150. We will need to erase and restore your iPad (all your information will be gone) to original settings. We HIGHLY recommend making a backup (using iCloud or just email the files important to you). If you do not do that or need help on how to do that, please come to the library and visit the tech support room. We will NOT backup your data. All 8th graders must come by tech support to return or purchase the iPad before the end of school. Failure to return iPad or have your iPad on the last day of school will result in having next year’s schedule locked and/or fees charged for the cost of the iPad and charger.
If you choose not to purchase the iPad and the iPad is returned damaged, you will be billed for the damage and/or missing charger. (Hint: if you broke your screen or damaged the iPad, it may be less expensive to purchase the device)
Q: When should I get my iPad erased and restored to factory settings?
A: As soon as you do not need it. Talk to your teachers to see if it will be required. All 8th graders must get the iPad either returned or purchased and erased by the end of school.
Q: As an 8th grader, can I get my iPad if I have not been here the full 3 years?
A: Possibly. There may be additional charges beyond the $150 depending on the age or model of your iPad and will be considered as a case by case situation. If you want to keep your iPad, your iPad will need to be erased and restored to original settings. This offer to purchase your iPad will not be offered to any other grade. This is a way we can bless our 8th graders.
Q: When you re-image my iPad, will all my photos and files be lost?
A: Yes, if you did not back it up. Unfortunately we cannot back up the files for you.
When can I get it erased and restored to original settings? As soon as you do not need the iPad for classes, please bring it in to be erased and restored to original settings.
Once erased and restored to original settings the iPad cannot be on our network.
Please have the discussion about purchasing your iPad with your parents. We will not hold the device if it is not paid for by May 31st. No exceptions. All devices paid for must be picked up by June 15th or it will be considered forfeited and donated.
Please follow the instructions for purchasing your iPad:
- Login to your Crusader Connect account
- Go to the Resources page and click Smart Tuition/Blackbaud Tuition Management
- Once you’re in Smart Tuition/Blackbaud Tuition Management, click “Purchase Optional Items” at the top of the page (*Note: be sure you are in the 2021-2022 school year)
- Select Student(s) and click “Continue”
- Items available for purchase will be listed
- Click the box for the item(s) you want
- Click the quantity you want to purchase
- Click “Continue”
- The next page is the “Agreement” page
- Click the box next to the item you added to your shopping cart
- A dialogue box pops up with the “Terms and Conditions” associated with the item. Click both boxes if everything is correct and click “Agree”
- Click “Continue”
- Click “Pay Now”
- Select Payment Method. *Note that if you enter a new form of payment, please confirm that the payment processed.
- Click “Continue”
- Option to Print receipt for your records
Spanish Tutoring
There will be no more late-start morning Spanish tutoring for this academic year. Students who need additional help in Spanish should speak with their teachers to set up a time to meet. Thank you to all our tutors who sacrificed additional sleep time to make this happen! ¡GRACIAS!
Faith Lutheran Science National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta students offer free Math & Science Tutoring to all 6-12th grade Faith Lutheran students:
Mondays-Tuesdays 2:45 - 3:45 - Room 312
Wed-Thurs 2:45 - 3:45 - Room 335
DEVOTIONS
Today's Reading: 1 Peter 2:11-20
Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. (1 Peter 2:11)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Three hiking trails traverse the United States from south to north: The Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail. All three trails allow the hiker to go from some of the most southern areas of our country to the most northern areas. Each trail delivers breathtaking views in three different regions of our country from east to west. As one travels these trails, he becomes a sojourner, someone who is merely passing through. Experienced hikers may claim that they "live" on the trail, but generally speaking their home is somewhere not intrinsically connected to the trail.
In this world, as God's children, we are sojourners. We are travelers. The world around us is not our true home. It is our home insofar as we have a bed on which to lay our head, we have tables that we eat around, we have families, and we have a structure that provides shelter from the elements but it is not our permanent home. It is temporary. As Peter writes to his audience, he reminds them that they are merely travelers in a foreign land. In this foreign land there are deceit and temptation that have come about because of man's fall into sin. The world wants to draw us away from our walk in our Baptisms and move us into a walk with itself. The Old Adam in us draws us to the desires of the flesh and encourages us to engage in behaviors contrary to the will of God. In the end, the world does not care about your wellbeing or your spiritual health. It merely wants you to indulge and gratify those sinful desires.
In God's Holy Word we are drawn back to our Baptisms. We are reminded that we carry a mark that is not of this world but of God. Our focus is not on this world but on the world to come. The world around us is temporary and we are merely sojourners in this world. Our lives have been pointed beyond this world to the world that is to come. In the restored world, the new Jerusalem, we will not be sojourners but dwellers. We will have the classification of permanent citizens. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
O Jesus Christ, do not delay, But hasten our salvation; We often tremble on our way In fear and tribulation O hear and grant our fervent plea: Come, mighty judge, and set us free From death and ev'ry evil. ("The Day Is Surely Drawing Near" LSB 508, st.7)
-Rev. Timothy Davis is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, GA.
