Announcements 1/30/25
LUNCH TODAY: The Fates’ Sweet & Sour Harmony – Sweet & Sour Chicken paired with rice or noodles, a dish written in the stars, Pizza, Crispy Chicken Sandwich
LUNCH FRIDAY: Eurydice’s “End of the Line” Pizza Bowl – Alfredo or Marinara Pasta served with a breadstick to reflect the bittersweet beauty of her journey between two worlds, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 30, 2025
LUNCH TODAY: The Fates’ Sweet & Sour Harmony – Sweet & Sour Chicken paired with rice or noodles, a dish written in the stars, Pizza, Crispy Chicken Sandwich
LUNCH FRIDAY: Eurydice’s “End of the Line” Pizza Bowl – Alfredo or Marinara Pasta served with a breadstick to reflect the bittersweet beauty of her journey between two worlds, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students, please submit your VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS for 2024-2025 within 30 days of completing your hours. Organizations and needs can be found on the Community Crusade site on your Crusader Connect Resource board. High School students must complete and submit at least 20 hours per year by May 15th.
Congratulations to high schooler Ella Wiesel and middle schoolers Landon Morris, Decklan Chan, Asher Howard, Evalyn Chan, and Nora Boyack on winning the National Lutheran Schools Week Mystery Challenge on Tuesday. The answer was ENDURE!!! Thanks to the 170 who endured through the challenge and actually submitted answers :) If you're curious about the answers to each clue, click here. We hope you all had fun! (1/31)
Join us at our ASA potluck during lunch THIS FRIDAY in Room 117. Click this link and fill out the form if you are interested in trying all different kinds of asian food and games to celebrate the new year! Hope to see you all soon! (1/31)
MCC will be having its annual Black History Month Door Decorating Contest, which is open to middle and high school Advisory Periods: The BEST door winner from middle school and high school will win donuts from Randy's!! This year's theme is "Black Excellence in STEM."
To be considered in the contest, you MUST include the following in your door decoration:
- Prominent Black STEM leader (minimum of 1, maximum of endless!!)
- STEM-related imagery
- Inspirational quotes
Doors must be completed no later than February 19. Winners will be announced on the 21 and donuts will be delivered the following week. Ask your teachers to sign your class up!! (2/19)
On February 5, the Multicultural Club will be hosting our 2nd Black History Speaker Panel during the advisory period in the CPAC. We would love for you to attend and see how this group of men and women of color have contributed to the Black Excellence in STEM. Please sign up here. Attendance will be checked. (2/5)
Interested in World Travel? Come with fellow FLHS students! Open to students currently in grades 8-12 on a trip of a lifetime this summer to Costa Rica. Click here for more information OR see Mrs. Gravitt in room 332. (2/18)
Come experience the world of WARHAMMER 40,000! This game is a new addition to the RPG Club which meets every Tuesday in Portable 64 from 3-5pm. No prior experience with the game is required to participate. This club is open to both Middle School & High School students. Any questions? Please contact Miss Heimlich heimlichc@flhsemail.org. (2/4)
This is your last chance to sign up for Track & Field! We start practice on February 18th. Sign-ups and Aktivate need to be completed by February 10th. Read the document HERE and fill out the form at the bottom. If you have any questions, email Coach Fox abbie.fox@flhsemail.org. (2/10)
As we recognize the importance of Braille, let’s strive to further inclusivity in our own ways. If you are interested in learning more or how you can help, Nevada Blind Children's Foundation is looking for volunteers. (2/13)
We’re excited to kick off another thrilling ESPORTS season at Faith Lutheran, now with opportunities for Middle School students and non-competitive options for those who want to play just for fun!
Key Dates: Pre-Season Start: February 10th
Regular Season End: May 1st
Whether you’re looking to compete or enjoy gaming in a relaxed setting, there’s a place for you!
Casual Gaming: $25 / 3pm-6pm
Competitive Gaming: $75 / 4:30-6pm
Important: Students participating in high-commitment spring sports like baseball or track must prioritize their schedules, as missed matches will not be excused.
To learn more, fill out our interest form to receive updates about tryouts. Questions? Contact Mr. Walker at herbie.walker@flhsemail.org
For more information on our league, visit https://forms.gle/7C31Fw5jVn5HnxLJA, Let’s game on! (2/10)
2025-2026 High School Cheer Tryouts
The tryout registration is now available for all current/accepted 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 faithcheer@flhsemail.org (3/25)
If you have any questions, please see Coach Tonniges in 603, in the CPAC, across from the band room or email at faithcheer@flhsemail.org (3/25)
MostPrep's Winter/Spring 2025 SAT Classes
FLHS is pleased to announce that MostPrep will be running courses at FLHS in preparation for the winter/spring SAT dates. 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 sophomores and juniors. FLHS will bill students' accounts for these courses after they begin.
ACT Course, January 23 - April 16: This full 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. All content covered in this ACT course carries over to the SAT as well! Two proctored practice tests are included. All sessions, except for the last one, meet on Thursday nights (7 - 9:30pm). Class meeting dates: January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 27, April 3, April 10, April 16. Practice tests, which should not be considered optional, as they will be reviewed in class, will be held on the Saturday mornings (8-11am) of March 1 and April 5.
This course is limited to the first 25 enrollees and requires a minimum of 6 students to be held. An additional session may be added if enrollment numbers necessitate that.
SAT Winter Course, January 28 - March 7: This 6-week course ($750) 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 Tuesday nights (7 - 9:30pm) and Friday afternoons (4 - 5:30pm), except for Valentine's Day; the course will meet on Thursday afternoon that week instead. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on February 22 and March 1, 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! This course is limited to the first 25 enrollees and requires a minimum of 6 enrollees.
A second session may be added if enrollment demand exceeds 24. Students are responsible for bringing their FLHS-issued devices to practice tests.
SAT Spring Course, March 25 - May 2: This 6-week course ($750) 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 Tuesday nights (7 - 9:30pm) and Friday afternoons (4 - 5:30pm), except for Good Friday; the course will meet on Thursday afternoon that week instead. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on April 19 and April 26, which are the final two Saturdays before the May SAT.This course is limited to the first 25 enrollees and requires a minimum of 6 enrollees.
A second session may be added if enrollment demand exceeds 24. Students are responsible for bringing their FLHS-issued devices to practice tests. (3/15)
Peccole Little League Opening Day – Volunteers Needed
Saturday, March 29, 2024
8AM – 3PM*
Rainbow Family Park (7151 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117)
Please join us to celebrate Peccole Little League’s Opening Day. We need help with the following areas:
• Set-Up
• Ticket Sales
• Concessions
• Ticket Collection
• Game Attendant
• Clean Up
*We understand student schedules are busy and welcome help for all or part of this time frame. Please contact Kris Lunsford @kris.peccole@gmail.com (3/14)
Saturday, March 29, 2024
8AM – 3PM*
Rainbow Family Park (7151 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117)
Please join us to celebrate Peccole Little League’s Opening Day. We need help with the following areas:
• Set-Up
• Ticket Sales
• Concessions
• Ticket Collection
• Game Attendant
• Clean Up
*We understand student schedules are busy and welcome help for all or part of this time frame. Please contact Kris Lunsford @kris.peccole@gmail.com (3/14)
Student Council Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for current 8th-11th graders!!!
You can now access the High School Student Council application by clicking the google form link below or accessing the link sent to you via email previously. Please read through everything on the application very carefully and access all links within the application. Please also take extra care in typing, as any typing errors could result in confusion or application disqualification.
The google form, teacher recommendations and all other necessary paperwork are due by January 31st at 4pm, NO EXCEPTIONS. So, please don't procrastinate on this :)
If you have any questions about this application or about Student Council in general, please don't hesitate to email Mrs. Klemm (klemmj@flhsemail.org) or to talk to any current StuCo member! Remember, most positions require no experience :) CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION (1/31)
Are you interested in poetry? Want a way to express yourself through words and stanzas? You should join the… “Faith Lutheran Poetry Club!” Meeting each Wednesday from 3:15-4:15, in Room 115, this club offers an opportunity to create and study poetry without the restrictions a regular poetry class would impose. Come express yourself creatively! At the end of the year, we plan to host a “Poetry Coffee House,” where poets will perform their work for a cool group of poem- and coffee-loving people, complete with music and atmosphere. Interest meeting in January, room 115. That’s January 8th, room 115! Sound like fun? Bring a buddy! We hope you’ll join us! (1/31)
The Faith Lutheran Red Cross Club is sponsoring our next blood drive on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Click on this link to sign up, please. Blood Drive Link (2/21)
Invitations to join our Academies will be sent out via emails to students and parents by January 31st. Applications should be completed through Crusader Connect by February 15. If you are interested in joining one of our Academies, but are not contacted by that date, please check the website for entrance requirements and then contact us using the email link on the page:
Academy Seniors - Internship Paperwork due December 15 & Graduation Paperwork due January 31. Paperwork can be found on your Academy Group Page on Crusader Connect and must be printed, filled out, signed off by supervisors, and turned into Mrs. Blank by the above dates in order to graduate with your Academy Endorsement. (1/31)
HS SPORTS REMINDERS
2024/2025 School Year
Aktivate:
If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2024/2025 school year ASAP. The website is as follows: www.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
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 2024/2025 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical over the summer break 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 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 11/10/23. The physical is expired as of 11/10/24. It will not be valid for the 2024/2025 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to try out for their Fall sport.
HS Sport Season Schedule 2024/2025
Fall: Football - 7/30/24 - 11/27/24
Fall: Non-Football Sports - 8/3/24 - 11/27/24
Winter: 11/16/24 - 2/23/25
Spring: 2/15/25 - 5/18/25
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
Congratulations to high schooler Ella Wiesel and middle schoolers Landon Morris, Decklan Chan, Asher Howard, Evalyn Chan, and Nora Boyack on winning the National Lutheran Schools Week Mystery Challenge on Tuesday. The answer was ENDURE!!! Thanks to the 170 who endured through the challenge and actually submitted answers :) If you're curious about the answers to each clue, click here. We hope you all had fun! (1/31)
Attention 7th Graders: Students who have maintained a GPA of 3.8 or higher over the last three semesters were sent an email with information and the application to apply for membership in Faith Lutheran's chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). If you believe you meet the requirements but did not receive an email from Mrs. Grant, please contact her at grantk@flhsemail.org as soon as possible. (2/11)
MCC will be having its annual Black History Month Door Decorating Contest, which is open to middle and high school Advisory Periods: The BEST door winner from middle school and high school will win donuts from Randy's!! This year's theme is "Black Excellence in STEM."
To be considered in the contest, you MUST include the following in your door decoration:
- Prominent Black STEM leader (minimum of 1, maximum of endless!!)
- STEM-related imagery
- Inspirational quotes
Doors must be completed no later than February 19. Winners will be announced on the 21 and donuts will be delivered the following week. Ask your teachers to sign your class up!! (2/19)
Interested in World Travel? Come with fellow FLHS students! Open to students currently in grades 8-12 on a trip of a lifetime this summer to Costa Rica. Click here for more information OR see Mrs. Gravitt in room 332. (2/18)
Come experience the world of WARHAMMER 40,000! This game is a new addition to the RPG Club which meets every Tuesday in Portable 64 from 3-5pm. No prior experience with the game is required to participate. This club is open to both Middle School & High School students. Any questions? Please contact Miss Heimlich heimlichc@flhsemail.org. (2/4)
It is not too late to purchase a yearbook recognition ad to commemorate the achievements and celebrate the milestones of your middle schooler. Please see the attached flyer on how to order the ad through Jostens. The last date to order this is February 1. If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Snodgrass @ jodi.snodgrass@flhsemail.org. (2/1)
We’re excited to kick off another thrilling ESPORTS season at Faith Lutheran, now with opportunities for Middle School students and non-competitive options for those who want to play just for fun!
Key Dates: Pre-Season Start: February 10th
Regular Season End: May 1st
Whether you’re looking to compete or enjoy gaming in a relaxed setting, there’s a place for you!
Casual Gaming: $25 / 3pm-6pm
Competitive Gaming: $75 / 4:30-6pm
Important: Students participating in high-commitment spring sports like baseball or track must prioritize their schedules, as missed matches will not be excused.
To learn more, fill out our interest form to receive updates about tryouts. Questions? Contact Mr. Walker at herbie.walker@flhsemail.org
For more information on our league, visit https://forms.gle/7C31Fw5jVn5HnxLJA, Let’s game on! (2/10)
Student Council Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for current 8th-11th graders!!!
You can now access the High School Student Council application by clicking the google form link below or accessing the link sent to you via email previously. Please read through everything on the application very carefully and access all links within the application. Please also take extra care in typing, as any typing errors could result in confusion or application disqualification.
The google form, teacher recommendations and all other necessary paperwork are due by January 31st at 4pm, NO EXCEPTIONS. So, please don't procrastinate on this :)
If you have any questions about this application or about Student Council in general, please don't hesitate to email Mrs. Klemm (klemmj@flhsemail.org) or to talk to any current StuCo member! Remember, most positions require no experience :) CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION (1/31)
Are you interested in poetry? Want a way to express yourself through words and stanzas? You should join the… “Faith Lutheran Poetry Club!” Meeting each Wednesday from 3:15-4:15, in Room 115, this club offers an opportunity to create and study poetry without the restrictions a regular poetry class would impose. Come express yourself creatively! At the end of the year, we plan to host a “Poetry Coffee House,” where poets will perform their work for a cool group of poem- and coffee-loving people, complete with music and atmosphere. Interest meeting in January, room 115. That’s January 8th, room 115! Sound like fun? Bring a buddy! We hope you’ll join us! (1/31)
The Faith Lutheran Red Cross Club is sponsoring our next blood drive on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Click on this link to sign up, please. Blood Drive Link (2/21)
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
** MS Track and Field **
Interest meeting: Thursday, February 20th
3:30 pm in the Library
Practices will begin March 3rd
Season runs from March thru beginning of May
Contact Coach Baumgart with any questions
** MS Baseball **
Tryouts: February 5th and 6th (Returning 8th graders only required on the 5th)
6:00 - 8:00 pm @ Faith Baseball Field
Rosters will be announced February 8th
Practices will begin after announcement on the 8th
Monday & Tuesdays @ 3:30 - 5:30 pm @ Willows Park
Thursdays @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Faith Baseball Field
Contact Coach Buikema with any questions
** MS Girls Lacrosse ** Opportunity
Are you interested in playing MS Girls Lacrosse
Practices are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 pm
Contact Coach Thompson with questions or if you want to give it a try!
** MS Soccer **
Interest meeting: Wednesday, February 12th
3:30 pm in the Library
Tryouts: March 3rd, 4th, & 5th
3:30 - 5:00 pm @ Community Park
Contact Coach Chinn with any questions
** MS Cheer ** for the 2025/2026 School Year
Interest meeting: Tuesday, April 1st
4:30 pm in the Library
Tryouts: April 7th, 8th, 9th
3:30 - 7:00 pm in the Student Center
Contact Coach Bridges with any questions
2025-2026 High School Cheer Tryouts
The tryout registration is now available for all current/accepted 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 faithcheer@flhsemail.org (3/25)
If you have any questions, please see Coach Tonniges in 603, in the CPAC, across from the band room or email at faithcheer@flhsemail.org (3/25)
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Catechism: The Sixth Commandment
Daily Lectionary: Zechariah 9:1-17; 2 Timothy 2:1-26
You shall not commit adultery.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
This commandment comes with baggage. It’s the one assaulted by the world. It’s the one that hurts to talk about if you’re a product of a broken home. It’s the one we fail with our thoughts, our web browsing, and worse. Lord, have mercy.
But here’s the thing: if you don’t believe marriage is worthwhile, why bother? Just like the First Commandment, if you do not fear, love, and trust in God above all things, why would you pay attention to His laws? Marriage is a Gift worth guarding. It is an image of the love shown between Christ and the church. It is a body knit together purely by God’s giving of good Gifts. It is the foundation of family.
So we should fear and love God so that we lead a chaste and pure life in word and deed, and husband and wife love and honor each other. We’re using the old explanation on purpose. Not only because it’s hard to explain “sexual purity” to the 7-year-old the Catechism was written to, but because ‘chaste’ is a word that is almost altogether free from baggage outside of jokes from old movies. Chaste is a word we should take back. The meaning is simple. What if, either today or someday in the future, God wanted you to have a healthy, happy marriage? The things that help you, either today or in the future, have a healthy, happy marriage are chaste. The things that make it harder to have a healthy, happy marriage, either today or in the future, are unchaste. You can teach that to a 5-year-old, a middle schooler, or a married person. The word chaste grows with us in our vocations. It is a word that surely walls off the things that tear down marriage. But it’s also a recognition of the Gifts God gives in marriage, the value that we ought to esteem marriage, and so the lengths we should struggle to go to defend it.
Struggle here, but start from the fact that God gives good Gifts. Marriage is not yours to defend. It’s Christ’s, who uses it to paint a picture of the forgiveness of sins He gives to sinners. Even the ones who have not upheld the Sixth Commandment. Even you. Jesus died to forgive all the places where this commandment has been broken. He works good through marriage, even in the face of so much sin. And He calls us to rejoice because even though this commandment is not one we can fulfill, it still paints a picture of Christ and the church, where Christ still forgives us, presenting us to Himself without spot, wrinkle, or any such thing.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
“Be faithful to your marriage vow; No lust or impure thoughts allow. Keep all your conduct free from sin By self-controlled discipline.” Have mercy, Lord! (LSB 581:7)
-Rev. Harrison Goodman, content executive for Higher Things.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.
What makes a church “good?” Come join the fictional family as they test out eight different churches in their brand-new town and answer this question along the way. Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? by Matthew Richard, now available from Concordia Publishing House.
