DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 30, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Getting in the Harry Potter Spirit…
Albus Alfredo with Elder Breadstick (A creamy magical pasta dish paired with a breadstick as legendary as the Elder Wand itself!)
Buckbeak’s Tenders (Crispy chicken tenders, as bold and flavorful as Hagrid’s favorite hippogriff!)
Polyjuice Pizza (A slice that transforms with every bite-choose your toppings and change your taste every spellbinding mouthful!)
Cornish Pixie Dog & Goblin Fries (A mischievous twist on the classic corn dog with fries that are golden and crispy enough to rival Gringotts gold!)
LUNCH THURSDAY: Dragonfire Chicken with Basilisk Noodles (Fiery chicken served with slithering rice noodles, perfect for anyone daring enough to face the heat!)
Sorting Hat Slice (No matter which house you’re sorted into, this pizza is the perfect match, with toppings chosen by the sorting hat itself!)
Phoenix Feather Sandwich (A sandwich so crispy and flavorful, it’s as if it’s been reborn from the ashes, just like a phoenix!)
The Marauder’s Beef Burrito (Stuffed with enough hearty ingredients to fuel any mischief-maker on their next great adventure!)
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 15, 2025.
Multicultural Club is excited for some Tricks & Treats this Spooky Season. On October 31, find the Ghosts among the pumpkins and bring your ghost to portable 62 for a yummy treat! One winner per ghost! (10/31)
Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to research and advocacy for type 1 diabetes (T1D) is in need of volunteers in our upcoming Breakthrough T1D Walk on November 16th at UNLV. This event is not just a walk; it’s a celebration of the T1D community that raises awareness of T1D, fosters engagement, and fundraisers to support crucial research efforts that improve the lives of those with T1D and ultimately find a cure.
The Breakthrough T1D Walk offers a great way for volunteers to earn service hours while participating in an incredibly meaningful event for the T1D community. We have volunteer positions available on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. All the available volunteer positions can be found here: www.signupgenius.com/go/LasVegasWalk. Whether your members can help for a few hours or the whole day, your support will make a huge difference! Questions, contact ccross@BreakthroughT1D.org (11/14)
Congratulations to the following for being selected as Students and Teacher of the month for the month of October: Emily Tan and Claire Franks, teacher: Señor Heupel (11/7)
High School Boys and Girls Wrestling Interest???
Who: All high school Boys and Girls interested in Wrestling this Winter.
High School Wrestling Preseason Practices
When: Practices are usually Monday - Thursday from 3p-4:30p
Where: The Wrestling Room (in the Northwest corner of the Aux Gym).
Please contact Coach Gonzales and he will add you to the weekly email list.
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY!! This Saturday! The mission of the Miracle League of Las Vegas is to provide children and adults with cognitive and/or physical challenges in the greater Las Vegas community the opportunity to play baseball in a safe and nurturing environment. Players are paired with a Buddy, both at bat and while in the field, for the entire game. No experience needed. We need buddy volunteers for Miracle League players for the following fall season Saturday game days! Sign-up details may be found on our website volunteer page, https://miracleleaguelasvegas.com/volunteer. The following shifts are available: (11/8)
Saturday 11-2-24
7:45 - 11:00am
10:45am - 1:00pm
12:45 - 3:00pm
2:45 - 5:00pm
Saturday 11-9-24
7:45 - 11:00am
10:45am - 1:00pm
12:45 - 3:00pm
2:45 - 5:00pm
Bailey Elementary Fence Repairing
9a-12pm on Saturday 11/2
Located at 4245 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89122
Refreshments will be provided
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes
It’s Football Intramural time! HS Flag Football Intramurals has kicked off to a great start. If you are interested in playing HS flag football this winter season, and you are currently not in a HS Fall sport, come out and have some fun. Please reach out to varsity coach Rodney Detommaso or Athletic Director Cy Frederick for intramural dates. We hope to see you there. For more information regarding HS flag football contact Rodney.detommaso@flhsemail.org or Cy Frederick frederickc@flhsemail.org (11/1)
Did you know Ronald McDonald House Charities serves more than 8,000 families each day around the world, saving them over $311 MILLION a year in hotel costs. Well if you didn’t then you have the chance to learn so much more about this month's charity of the month! This month (October) we will be hosting a raffle to win a boo basket and at the end of the month we will draw the two lucky winners! Also, we will be selling candy and soda at lunch throughout the month! There will also be some other fun different things throughout the month so keep a lookout! If you have any questions Email Skylar.gass28@flhsemail.org or Malika.McMoore28@flhsemail.org (10/31)
Are you interested in High School Track & Field? Fill out the interest form HERE. Information about the season schedule, charges, and other important items will be sent out on November 1st. (11/1)
All girls interested in playing Basketball should contact Coach Karner.
Remember to play High school sports you must register through Aktivate
prior to tryouts. *Tryouts are Nov. 16*, but we will have open gyms
throughout the Fall so contact Coach Karner today! karnerj@flhsemail.org
OR stop by the weight room and say hi. (11/15)
Mid-Level Future Business Leaders of America and DECA will have their Competitive Event Meetings with goodies every Wednesday beginning on August 14th in Room 503 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Come join us to learn leadership, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. We will be competing this year in Reno, Nevada in March 2025; details to follow. Any questions email cheryl.burns@flhsemail.org. (11/1)
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
Multicultural Club is excited for some Tricks & Treats this Spooky Season. On October 31, find the Ghosts among the pumpkins and bring your ghost to portable 62 for a yummy treat! One winner per ghost! (10/31)
We would love for your child to join us on the 7th Grade school trip to Boston May 26-30, 2025.
The deadline for signing up for the 7th Grade Boston trip is November 1, 2024.
To REGISTER for this trip:
● Go to www.schooltoursofamerica.com
● Select REGISTER FOR THIS TOUR in the upper right corner
● The Trip ID # assigned to us is #B101. You will need to include this and our school name along with the participant information and payment information.
● REGISTRATION DEADLINE is November 1, 2024 with a minimum of $99.
● FINAL PAYMENT for the trip is due March 17, 2025. Please contact Mrs. Carroll or Mr. Paquette for more information. (11/1)
Did you know Ronald McDonald House Charities serves more than 8,000 families each day around the world, saving them over $311 MILLION a year in hotel costs. Well if you didn’t then you have the chance to learn so much more about this month's charity of the month! This month (October) we will be hosting a raffle to win a boo basket and at the end of the month we will draw the two lucky winners! Also, we will be selling candy and soda at lunch throughout the month! There will also be some other fun different things throughout the month so keep a lookout! If you have any questions Email Skylar.gass28@flhsemail.org or Malika.McMoore28@flhsemail.org (10/31)
Middle School Art Club Room 101
Meets on Wednesdays
Casual & Fun! Come CREATE in the studio.
-Advisors: Mr. Preston & Mrs. Preston
-3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
MS Girls Basketball
Interest Meeting - October 10th at 3:15 pm in the Library
Tryouts will be November 19th, 20th and 21st
3:30 - 5:30 PM in the Aux Gym
MS Boys Basketball
Interest Meeting - November 6th at 3:15 pm in the Aux Gym
Tryouts will be November 12th - 14th
Time and Location TBD
MS Wrestling
Interest Meeting - October 10th at 3:15 pm in RM 503
Practices Start TBD
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm in the Wrestling Room
DEVOTIONS
For thus says the Lord: “Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, ‘O Lord, save your people, the remnant of Israel.’ (Jeremiah 31:7)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Who are you? Forget for a second how you would answer that question. How would God answer it? You are holy to God, righteous in His judgment, an heir to eternal life. That is how God would answer that question.
It was that same promise to Israel of old that prompted the prophet to tell her to “shout aloud with gladness.” Not with fear, but gladness, because it seemed so strange to them, too. Not many years before, the Assyrians had carried many of their people away into captivity. Now, the Babylonians were doing the same. It seemed like Israel was defeated and that her people were conquered.
Yet, notice God still calls them “the chief of the nations.” They certainly didn’t look the part, did they? That’s like God calling poor, miserable sinners holy in His sight. That’s like God declaring those who struggle with sin and all its ugly consequences righteous in His judgment. That’s like God calling those who ever offend Him and who justly deserve His temporal and eternal punishment His children, now.
But that is the promise of the cross. That is the promise God makes with you from the cross, every day, in your Baptism. It’s the promise you hear in God’s Word of pardon. And it’s the promise God places into you at the Holy Supper with Jesus’ Body and Blood.
Imagine a great company who had been carried far away, among whom many were blind and lame, some even pregnant, being brought back with tears of joy in their eyes, never once stumbling as they crossed over mountain, desert and sea. That is God’s promise to you, to all sinners, with the death of His own Son upon the cross. Not only will God be returning you safely to Himself, holy and righteous in His sight, He already has!
Who are you? What matters is not how you answer that question. What matters most is how God answers it. You are holy to Him. You are righteous in His judgment. You are His child. You are an heir to eternal life. That is how God answers that question. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Satan, hear this proclamation: I am baptized into Christ! Drop your ugly accusation, I am not so soon enticed. Now that to the font I’ve traveled, All your might has come unraveled, And, against your tyranny, God, my Lord, unites with Me! (LSB 594:3)
-Rev. Bradley Drew, pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Metairie, LA.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.
Spend time reading and meditating on God’s Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.