Announcements 11/27/23
LUNCH TODAY: Korean BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hot Dog & FF
LUNCH TUESDAY: Chicken Fajita Bowl w/Rice, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Chili Cheese Fries
**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 27, 2023
LUNCH TODAY: Korean BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hot Dog & FF
LUNCH TUESDAY: Chicken Fajita Bowl w/Rice, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Chili Cheese Fries
**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TECH FORMS FOR THE MS MUSICAL ARE COMING!
If you are interested in working on the tech crew for Mean Girls Jr, the tech forms (digital and hard copy) will be available in the theater hallway after thanksgiving break. There is also a place to turn them in. This will NOT conflict with Senior week or with the 8th grade NY trip this year!!! Questions? Contact Ms Amy. (12/15)
Swim and Dive is around the corner. Informational meeting on Thursday, December 12 in Coach G's room (214) immediately after school. Mark your calendars! (12/12)
The Multicultural Club has arranged to have a special speaker on our campus as a part of our celebration of Native American Month. Chris Spotted Eagle, the father of our very own Tobyas Spotted Eagle, recent alumni of Class of 2023, has graciously agreed to come and speak about the history of the Paiute Tribe in Las Vegas as well as in Nevada. This will take place in the courtroom during Advisory on November 30th. Please remember that academic centers & academy presentations/meetings take precedence over this event. Food will be provided after the presentation. Please sign up to ensure excusal from class as well as for food. Click HERE to sign up Flier Attached (11/28)
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.
Did you know? According to Harvard University, over eighty percent of high school students suffer from school-related stress. To combat this, stress toys and rubber ducks will be sold for $1-2 each before school and during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All proceeds will go toward our Charity of the Month: The Zeke Upshaw Foundation. (12/1)
FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE:
Are you curious about taking online classes in high school? Did you know that Faith Lutheran has TONS of online classes you can integrate into your schedule? Join our Faith Lutheran Online (FLO) webinar to learn more about our online programs including our fully online options and hybrid schedules for HS students. You will have an opportunity to hear directly from Mrs. Anna Orr, Director of FLO, and Mrs. Michelle Dwyer, Director of Admissions and Marketing. There will also be a short Q&A where you can have your questions answered! Contact the Admissions office at admissions@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4413 with questions.
FLO 101: Learn about Faith Lutheran Online Webinar
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 6:30-7:30 PM PST via Zoom
Who should attend? Current 8th-11th grade Faith families interested in online classes Register Here! (11/28)
Mark 10:14 will be doing some fun advisory activities and we would love some friends to work with our students! If you are interested in hanging out with a Mark 10 student there will be a sign up sheet outside the Mark 10:14 room on the bulletin board (room 217). Twice a month we will do some fun activities such as science experiments, board games, crafts, and more! If you have any questions please feel free to stop by room 217 or email us at mark1014@flhsemail.org. (12/8)
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 Winter Course, January 31 - March 8: 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 Ash Wednesday; the course will meet on Monday night that week instead. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on February 24 and March 2, which are the final two Saturdays before the March SAT. MostPrep recommends that students who have multiple AP classes take the March SAT so they can devote the time they need to studying for the AP tests, which they only get one chance to take!
ACT course, February 6 - April 4: This 8-week course ($800) aims to fully cover the most important content for the ACT, including the harder math and the science section, which are both beyond the scope of the SAT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7-9pm); the course will not meet over spring break. Practice tests will run from 8am - 11:30am on March 2 and March 23.
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)
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to improve your Spanish reading skills? Look no further than the Spanish Book Club! In this club, we read level appropriate Spanish literature and then discuss the work we read. We meet from 3-4 p.m. in Portable 55 on the last Monday of each month. Our first meeting will be on October 30th. ¿Preguntas? Contact Mr. Heupel at heupelt@flhsemail.org. (11/30)
If you are interested in High School Track & Field, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/YTKbRo5ofJZwDmfd7 Information will be sent out soon about preseason practices and regular season details. If you have any questions you can contact Coach Fox at abbie.fox@flhsemail.org (12/20)
Faith Lutheran is hosting its second Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, December 6, 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: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (12/6)
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.
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 in Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's international ACIS trip. If you are interested, follow the Registration Link below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Greta Gieseke at giesekeg@flhsemail.org
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, 11TH & 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
AUDITIONS FOR MEAN GIRLS JR ARE COMING!!
If you are interested in auditioning the MS MUSICAL - contact Mr Elliott and he will send you sides, songs, audition forms, and how this works.
Dance call will be Saturday Dec 16 from 10- noon. First round will be Monday Dec 18 and Tuesday Dec 19 from noon - 3:30 (sign up for a 15 minute slot.) And callbacks will be Wed Dec 20 from noon - 2p. (12/15)
TECH FORMS FOR THE MS MUSICAL ARE COMING!
If you are interested in working on the tech crew for Mean Girls Jr, the tech forms (digital and hard copy) will be available in the theater hallway after thanksgiving break. There is also a place to turn them in. This will NOT conflict with Senior week or with the 8th grade NY trip this year!!! Questions? Contact Ms Amy.
Middle School Girls Lacrosse
Interest Meeting: Monday, December 4th at 6:00 PM in Room 503
Season runs from the end of January through the beginning of May
(This is a spring sport but tryouts start in Winter - students can still play a winter sport)
Come join us for a 7th Grade Boston History Tour May 22-26, 2023. This trip is open to all current 7th grade Faith Lutheran students only. You will explore all the sites that we studied during our recent Revolutionary War unit.
Attached is a flyer and see Mrs. Carroll portable 73 or Mr. Pacquette portable 75 with any questions you might have. Register Here, Itinerary (12/20)
Mid-Level Future Business Leaders of America will have their Competitive Event Meetings with goodies on Tuesday, November 14th, 28th, December 5th and 12th at 3:30 p.m. in Room 503. Come join us to learn leadership, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. We will be competing this year in Reno, Nevada in April 2024. Any questions email cheryl.burns@flhsemail.org. (12/20)
Did you know? According to Harvard University, over eighty percent of high school students suffer from school-related stress. To combat this, stress toys and rubber ducks will be sold for $1-2 each before school and during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All proceeds will go toward our Charity of the Month: The Zeke Upshaw Foundation. (12/1)
FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE:
There are some exciting events happening in November! These events are for current 8th grade Faith students and their families to learn more about some of the programs Faith has to offer our high school students! Read below to learn about each event. Contact the Admissions office at admissions@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4413 with questions.
High School Academics Exploration Webinar
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 6:30-7:30 PM PST via Zoom
Who should attend? Current 8th Faith families
With over 190 courses offered through a college preparatory curriculum, 7 Academies, and a Fine Arts Conservatory, there is a lot to learn about when it comes to Faith Lutheran High School academics. Hear from HS principal Kat Stokes, Academies Director Emily Blank, and ask questions during a live Q&A. (11/14)
FLO 101: Learn about Faith Lutheran Online Webinar
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 6:30-7:30 PM PST via Zoom
Who should attend? Current 8th-11th grade Faith families interested in online classes
What is FLO? Join this webinar to learn more about our online programs including our fully online options and hybrid schedules for HS students. You will have an opportunity to hear directly from Mrs. Anna Orr, Director of FLO, and Mrs. Michelle Dwyer, Director of Admissions and Marketing. There will also be a short Q&A where you can have your questions answered! (11/28)
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.
6th Grade Boys Basketball:
Interest Meeting - Monday, October 16th at 5:00 PM in the Library
Tryouts - November 28th-30th Time - 5:00-6:00 PM
7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball:
Interest Meeting - Tuesday, October 17th at 5:00 PM in the Library
Tryouts - November 28th-30th - Time - 7th grade 6:00-7:00 PM ~ 8th grade 7:00-8:00 PM
Please contact Coach Brown with any questions: mmbdetroit@outlook.com
6th Grade Girls Basketball:
Interest Meeting - Thursday, November 2nd at 3:45 PM in the Library
Tryouts - December 6th - 8th - 5:00-6:30 PM in the Student Center
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Clinics are being held before the season starts
Saturday - 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, & 12/2 from 12-2pm
The clinics are $25 a session and will be charged to the students tuition accounts. RSVP's to Coach Ashlin are needed by the Friday before the clinic.
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.
Faith Lutheran is hosting its second Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, December 6, 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: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, December 6
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment
If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (12/6)
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 (12/31)
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.
Current 8th graders…Are you interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran in Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's international ACIS trip. If you are interested, follow the Registration Link below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Greta Gieseke at giesekeg@flhsemail.org
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Daily Lectionary: Jeremiah 22:1-23, Matthew 25:1-13
For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. (Ezekiel 34:11)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Every now and then, you hear a song on the radio or Spotify and think to yourself, “This song sounds so familiar.” There’s a reason for that. Musicians call it sampling, when you take a bit of an old song and put it in a new song so it reminds you of that old song.
The same happens all over God’s Word as well. It’s no accident that Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd, and looks at the crowds like sheep without a shepherd, and is identified by John as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. This is the New Testament’s way of sampling the Old Testament promises of God. The new song of salvation sounds a lot like the old songs of salvation from the prophets.
Ezekiel 34 is one of those memorable chapters in the prophets, full of the promises of God to be the shepherd of his people Israel. God’s people were lost in idolatry, God promised to seek them out and save them. God’s people were scattered in exile, God promised to bring them home and rescue them. God’s people were injured, weak, and hungry, and God promised to bind their wounds, give them his strength, and feed them in rich pastures. In the Old Testament, that’s the refrain of God’s song of salvation: God the Lord is the shepherd of Israel and he alone seeks them out, saves, and rescues them.
When we turn the pages of the Scriptures to the New Testament our Lord is playing the same old song but with something new. God the Shepherd has become one of his sheep in his incarnation and has become one with his sheep in our humanity. Jesus is the Good Shepherd of God in human flesh. He came to seek and save us in our lostness. He came to bind up our wounds by his wounds on the cross. He came to rescue us from sin, death, and the devil, by his redemption. He came to feed us with the rich pastures of his word and sacraments.
All the promises that the prophets foretold, all the songs of salvation they sang, find their fulfillment and joyful crescendo in Jesus crucified and risen. For Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks, saves, rescues, feeds, and forgives you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine forever. (LSB 709:1)
-Pastor Samuel Schuldheisz is pastor at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.
Study Christ’s words on the cross to see how you can show more Christlike grace in your life. Perfect for group or individual study, each chapter has a Q&A at the end, and the back of the book includes a leader guide. Available now from Concordia Publishing House.
