Announcements 9/21/23

LUNCH TODAY: BBQ Pork sandwich & flaming hot mac & cheese, Pizza, corn dogs & fries, Enchiladas

LUNCH Tomorrow: Pasta Bowl & bread stick, chicken tenders, pizza, egg rolls & rice

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

September 21, 2023

LUNCH TODAY: BBQ Pork sandwich & flaming hot mac & cheese, Pizza, corn dogs & fries, Enchiladas

LUNCH Tomorrow: Pasta Bowl & bread stick, chicken tenders, pizza, egg rolls & rice

Concessions will be serving some sandwiches and wraps

after school.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tonight, Thursday, 9-21, 5:30 PM (JV) and 7:10 (V) @ City National Arena come out and support Crusader Hockey as Faith Lutheran takes on Bishop Gorman. Free admission! Go Crusaders!!

Are you interested in giving back to your city? Come down to portable 67 and join the Just One Project. We will support Just One’s mobile food pantry once a month. All you need to bring is yourself, and you will help give food to hundreds of people in need within the valley. Our Interest meeting has passed, but contact me (Mitchell Bailes) for future meetings and service events. Email: mitchell.bailes24@flhsemail.org (10/15)

We’re gearing up for PSAT testing on October 11, 2023! Here are the key details you need to know:

Test Schedule:

PSAT/NMSQT (For 10th & 11th graders): 7:45–11:00 a.m.
PSAT 9/10 (For 8th & 9th graders): 8:15–11:30 a.m.

Please remember that October 11, 2023, is a shortened school day.

Arrival & Departure:

Students should arrive approximately 15 minutes before their test start time to locate their assigned testing room. Room assignments will be sent home and also posted on campus on the day of the test.
Pickup location remains the same as the usual drop-off spot. If older students are driving younger siblings, they should wait in the amphitheater until the younger ones are released.

Technical Preparation:

Download the ‘Bluebook’ application from the self-service app on your Mac or iPad.
After installing, launch the app and select “Test your device” in the upper right corner. Please make sure everything has a green checkbox , if not please consult IT immediately.
Sometime prior to testing you will be able to use the app to review sample questions, practice tests, and familiarize yourself with the test-taking tools.
Make sure your device can sustain a usable charge for at least 3 hours. If not, contact IT.

For technical help:

Visit the IT department between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (M-F) or email at techsupport@flhsemail.org.

Test Day Requirements:

Bring your fully charged school-issued computer or iPad. Charging facilities will not be available.
Devices without the ‘Bluebook’ app pre-installed won’t be permitted for testing. (10/11)

HS Girls interested in playing basketball....If you are interested in
trying out for basketball this year, please connect with Coach Karner
either in person or through email (karnerj@flhsemail.org) ASAP. She will
have the information you will need.(9/30)

Faith Lutheran High School Student Council is excited to present Homecoming: Down the Rabbit Hole! Homecoming Week will include fun dress up days (stay tuned for details!), a Powderpuff competition, the grade vs grade Lip Sync Competition, a football game, King and Queen Coronation, and of course a Homecoming Dance :)

· Please click here to purchase your tickets for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 30. Tickets do go up incrementally, so don't delay!

*Anyone wanting tickets after 9/26 would need special approval. These tickets will also be more expensive.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Klemm (klemmj@flhsemail.org) or Mrs. Buuck (buuckj@flhsemail.org).

Get excited Get your tickets today!

PLEASE NOTE: Photos of ID Badges’s or Crusader Connect contact pages will no longer be accepted for entrance to after school events or Seniors, leaving for lunch. If you do not have an ID badge, please visit IT in the library to have a temporary one made or to have a copy of your existing ID created. Per the CCSD, Middle and High School students may not bring guests to after school events hosted by Faith Lutheran who are not enrolled in Faith Lutheran per district regulation 5135.4. (This is a district-wide policy that we are following.) Additionally, Middle school students attending high school events cannot attend without their parents. (9/29)

Military & First Responders Appreciation Event

The event is Saturday 10/21 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, N. Las Vegas

Looking for Student volunteers (water booth, set up, registration table, drive golf carts & etc) Please contact John Wulf at 702.210.8837.

Grief in Common will begin running on Tuesday, September 12th. 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.

Israel 2024! Students, we will be having an informational meeting for you and your parents on Wednesday, September 20th, and Thursday, September 21st, at 7:00 p.m., in portable 67. You

only have to come to one of the meetings. The deadline for trip registration is November 1st. For more details about this trip go to registernow.ittworld.com (Tour Code: Chapman24) then click on the link in the upper right-hand (Trip Brochure). This will give you tons of information about the trip itinerary, dates, price, allow you to register, and so forth. Also, feel free to contact Dr. Chapman at darius.chapman@flhsemail.org if you have specific questions. (9/21)

The National Art Honor Society will have its next meeting on Monday September 11th during lunch in room 103. Bring your lunch if you plan to attend. High School students may join through the end of September. (9/30)

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 (12/31)

Are you interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran over Spring Break or Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's two international ACIS trips. If you are interested in either or both trips, follow the Registration Links below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Spring Break Trip is a Tour of Japan and will be led by Mr. Klenz. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. Students can sign up for one or both trips. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings for both trips will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Mr. Klenz and Ms. Gieseke. Alex Klenz- Spring Break Trip (Tour of Japan)- alex.klenz@flhsemail.org Greta Gieseke- Summer (France + Switzerland)- giesekeg@flhsemail.org

Faith Lutheran is hosting the first Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Thursday, September 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: Thur Sep 21, 2023
Time: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment

If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org. (9/22)

HS SPORTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS

REGISTERING FOR SPORTS IN AKTIVATE

(Formerly Register My Athlete)

**2023/2024 Aktivate Registration will open on 4/1/23 **

Aktivate: If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the

2023/2024 school year ASAP. www.aktivate.com

--ALL athletes must be registered for sports in Aktivate.

--To start your registration, please log in and click on start/complete registration for the 2023/2024

school year.

--Aktivate instructions & physical forms can be found on: Crusader Connect Resources Page under MS/HS Sports Resources. Aktivate Instructions/NIAA NEW Physical Forms to be used effective 4/1/23

NEW NIAA PHYSICAL FORMS INFORMATION effective 4/1/23

A new physical required every 12 months.

--The new Pre-Participation form consists of three pages, HEALTH HISTORY FORM, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM & MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY FORM

--Pages 1 and 2, the Health History Form & Physical Examination Form must remain on file with the student’s medical provider. DO NOT upload these forms into Aktivate or turn them into Faith Lutheran.

**Parents are required to upload page 3, Medical Eligibility Form to Aktivate for approval.**

--Physicals EXPIRE 12 months from the date of previous physical.

--If your athlete’s physical expires before or during their 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 is 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 - 7/30/23 - 11/20/23

Fall: Non-Football Sports - 8/5/23 - 11/20/23

Winter: 11/13/23 - 2/23/24

Spring: 2/19/24 - 5/21/24

TRANSFER STUDENTS

(For 9th (mid-year transfers), new 10TH, 11^TH & 12TH grade transfers)

If you are transferring from out of state or from another school you MUST complete your transfer in Aktivate ASAP. DO NOT WAIT. The approval process for transfer students can take weeks or months to get completed & approved. This could affect your athlete participating in their season. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Sideco – HS Athletic Administrative Assistant. cindy.sideco@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425

MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

We’re gearing up for PSAT testing on October 11, 2023! Here are the key details you need to know:

Test Schedule:

PSAT/NMSQT (For 10th & 11th graders): 7:45–11:00 a.m.
PSAT 9/10 (For 8th & 9th graders): 8:15–11:30 a.m.

Please remember that October 11, 2023, is a shortened school day.

Arrival & Departure:

Students should arrive approximately 15 minutes before their test start time to locate their assigned testing room. Room assignments will be sent home and also posted on campus on the day of the test.
Pickup location remains the same as the usual drop-off spot. If older students are driving younger siblings, they should wait in the amphitheater until the younger ones are released.

Technical Preparation:

Download the ‘Bluebook’ application from the self-service app on your Mac or iPad.
After installing, launch the app and select “Test your device” in the upper right corner. Please make sure everything has a green checkbox , if not please consult IT immediately.
Sometime prior to testing you will be able to use the app to review sample questions, practice tests, and familiarize yourself with the test-taking tools.
Make sure your device can sustain a usable charge for at least 3 hours. If not, contact IT.

For technical help:

Visit the IT department between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (M-F) or email at techsupport@flhsemail.org.

Test Day Requirements:

Bring your fully charged school-issued computer or iPad. Charging facilities will not be available.
Devices without the ‘Bluebook’ app pre-installed won’t be permitted for testing. (10/11)

Middle School CyberPatriot Student Interest Meeting

Thursday September 21

Are you interested in Cybersecurity or Cyber Defense Competitions? Students will learn topics such as reverse engineering, web exploitation, traffic analysis, and cryptography; as well as learn to defend computer systems and networks from cyberattacks in real-world scenarios. Beginners are welcome. What is CyberPatriot? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSZRZdyOnNo&feature=youtu.be. An interest meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 4:00 in Room 221. Email Mr. Middleton with questions at kelly.middleton@flhsemail.org.

Butterfly Garden Club: Clay Workshops

Come create clay pieces to add to the garden's totem poles. Please RSVP for this so enough supplies will be available for you to enjoy.

DATES: Wed Sept 27 and Wed October 4th

Where: Room 316

Time: 3:15 to 5:00

Advisors: Mrs. September Wilson & Bridget Laswell; Science Teachers

NOTE: Regular meetings will resume in November (due to Coach Wilson's volleyball season)(9/29)

Dear Parent or Student, ORDER BY 12/31/2023

Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed on the flyer. Jostens is responsible for our

school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 12/31/2023. You may click on this link: Jostens Student Ad. You will be asked to create an account. Be sure to create your ad in the Middle School Yearbook. Yearbook PDA flyer 23-24.pdf

IT'S COMING!! IT'S COMING! FINALLY IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!

LEGO Club is starting up again and is looking for new members. We meet in room 502 in the AUX Gym every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30pm starting on Tuesday August 29. If you enjoy digging through bins of random LEGO pieces and using your imagination to create whatever you can come up with, this club is for you!(9/30)

7th and 8th Grade Working Lunch

7th and 8th grade working lunch will begin the month of September starting on the 6th and will continue 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 the morning of 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.

Attention all 7th and 8th graders!

Let's go to California over President's Day weekend!

A trip to Southern California is planned for Wednesday, February 14th to Sunday the 18^th. The cost is only $1200/student which includes everything but your lunches and spending money. The click below for info. See Ms Beyer or Mrs. Grant for more information. Southern Cal Trip and itinerary There will be a parent meeting for all who are interested on Monday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in room 224. If you are interested but cannot attend this meeting, please contact Ms. Beyer or Mrs. Grant at Anna.Beyer@flhsemail.org or grank@flhsemail.org, respectively.

DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY WITH FAITH LUTHERAN? Our Summer Trip (May 28-June 5) will be to France and Switzerland( only current 8^th grade) with Ms. Gieseke. Follow these links to register early, and lock in the lowest possible price. If you have questions about the trip, please giesekeg@flhsemail.org. We look forward to traveling with you next year!

Link for France/Switzerland (itinerary, dates, prices, registration)

Faith Lutheran is hosting the first Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org. (9/22)

DEVOTIONS

September 21, 2023

Today’s Reading: Matthew 9:9-13

Daily Lectionary: 1 Kings 19:1-21, Ephesians 3:1-21

As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and He said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he rose and followed Him.” (Matthew 9:9)

In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus came for sinners…God be praised! That means that He came for you and for me. And He came for Matthew, too. Matthew, also known as Levi, must’ve lived a conflicted life up until the day he learned that Jesus came for him. The name Matthew means “gift of the LORD,” but when he came around, the people experienced less of a gift of the LORD, and more of a tax burden of the Roman Empire. The name Levi brings to mind service in the LORD’s Temple and the tribe of Moses, Aaron, and the entire priesthood of Israel. But Matthew Levi’s life, to that point, was certainly not devoted to the matters of God. Two words changed everything. “Follow me.” I’m not sure why Jesus called some to follow and sent others away.

Just before today’s reading, Jesus healed the paralytic with the instructions, “Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” A few verses after today’s text, Jesus raises a young girl from the dead and heals two blind men. None of these are given the invitation to follow Him. While we certainly can’t be sure, a potential explanation may be the utter unlikeliness of a tax collector being called to leave behind his tax booth and the relative financial security that he would have enjoyed in his employ to the Roman Empire. It’s plain to see that the former paralytic, the recently-revived young girl, and the two men, once blind but now they see–each of these needed Jesus. Aside from the hatred of his kinsmen and being branded a “sinner,” Matthew very likely enjoyed a life of wealth and importance. But here’s the thing…He needed Jesus just as much as the others.

The cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches are all too capable of choking out the Word. But Jesus, the Master Sower, knew exactly where a few seeds would take root and flourish into a life of faithful following, a masterful insight into Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament, and a firsthand account of Jesus’ life, ministry, passion, death, and resurrection! God be praised for the hundredfold fruit of those two little words, “Follow me.” In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.

O Son of God, our blessed Savior Jesus Christ, You called Matthew the tax collector to be an apostle and evangelist. Through his faithful and inspired witness, grant that we also may follow You, leaving behind all covetous desires and love of riches; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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· Please click here to purchase your tickets for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 30. Tickets do go up incrementally, so don't delay!

Get excited Get your tickets today!

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