DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 13, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Lasagna Pasta & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Crispy Chicken Sandwich & FF
LUNCH THURSDAY: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Veggie & Gravy, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF, Chicken Nuggets & FF
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.
Hello Faith Students! If you are interested in getting some volunteer hours and have experience or are good with kids, we would love to have you at Staff Sitters! Staff Sitters is a project where faith students come in to take care of our faculties children while they work during Staff Development Days. We are looking for volunteers for the following dates: November 25th-26th, February 14th, and April 9th. Please email jordan.watkins25@flhsemail.org, or makenzie.maier25@flhsemail.org if you are interested and available for any of those days. (11/30)
Visual Art Department News:
Creative and driven artist wanted. Our HS Visual Arts Conservatory Program would like students to prepare for our upcoming auditions. Students should collect a body of artwork to create an art portfolio and attend one of our workshops.
"Still Life Practice Drawing Session"
FOR: Middle school & high school serious artists
WHY: To practice your drawing skills and to have an opportunity to discuss organizing a portfolio.
DATE: Monday, November 18th
TIME: 3:15pm-5:00pm
WHERE: Art Studio Room 101
ATTENTION: Parents of Winter HS Athletes: Wednesday, November 13th in the CPAC at 6:30 PM we will be holding an HS Athletic Parent meeting to learn about school and athletic department policies. Your attendance is appreciated and necessary. Thank you! NOVEMBER 13TH in the CPAC @ 6:30 PM (11/13)
The National History Day/History & Geography Club is hosting its interest meeting in Mr. Stockley’s room/portable 70 on Wednesday next week (11/13). If you are interested, please fill out this Link. There will be snacks, chips, crumbl cookies, and also drinks. Please email Daniel.Guo26@flhsemail.org for any questions. (11/13)
Do you want to be involved in Seussical the Musical? Please click on this link for all the information needed regarding cast, crew, and leadership positions! (12/19)
If you are interested in Track & Field, the season information and the season sign-up form can be found HERE. For any questions, please reach out to Coach Fox abbie.fox@flhsemail.org (12/19)
The Faith Lutheran Red Cross Club is sponsoring our next blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5. Click on this link to sign up, please. Blood Drive Link (12/5)
The Multicultural Club is hosting the Annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School day on Thursday, November 14. We will be meeting at Randy's Donuts at 6:45 and begin our walk to school at 7 am. All students, teachers and parents are invited to attend. Please RSVP by clicking this link or scan the QR code in the flyer. (11/13)
SENIORS: The Yearbook Google Form at this link needs to be completed by Nov. 15. You need to upload a baby / youth photo and answer a few questions about your activities at FLHS. More Info Here! (11/15) SENIORS: Yearbook Senior Ads (PDAs) are due Nov. 15 and Jan. 15. The price of the ads go up in January so don’t delay!! Order Senior Ads at Jostens.com. Check the Submission Checklist if you are unsure if you have completed this or not. More Info Here! (1/15)
Spring Mock Trial Tryouts Nov. 18-22! Are you interested in law, public speaking, or building teamwork skills? Mock Trial tryouts will be held November 18-22, offering you a chance to explore real courtroom scenarios and practice critical thinking. Whether you’re aiming for a career in law or just looking to boost your confidence and have fun, Mock Trial is a great opportunity to learn, compete, and work closely with peers. Sign up now and make your case! Email Mr. Owen (spencer.owen@flhsemail.org) if you have any questions! Spring Mock Trial Flyer Google Form Tryout Link (11/22)
HS Boys Basketball tryouts are November 16th. Tryout times are as follows: sophomores, juniors, and seniors are at 11am-1pm and freshmen at 1:30pm-3:30pm. Remember you cannot try out if your registration in Aktivate is not completed. Please have this done by November 8th. Email Coach Rama at flhsboysbasketball@flhsemail.org with any questions. (11/16)
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)
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.
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)
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
Visual Art Department News:
Creative and driven artist wanted. Our HS Visual Arts Conservatory Program would like students to prepare for our upcoming auditions. Students should collect a body of artwork to create an art portfolio and attend one of our workshops.
"Still Life Practice Drawing Session"
FOR: Middle school & high school serious artists
WHY: To practice your drawing skills and to have an opportunity to discuss organizing a portfolio.
DATE: Monday, November 18th
TIME: 3:15pm-5:00pm
WHERE: Art Studio Room 101
Do you want to be involved in Seussical the Musical? Please click on this link for all the information needed regarding cast, crew, and leadership positions! (12/19)
The Faith Lutheran Red Cross Club is sponsoring our next blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5. Click on this link to sign up, please. Blood Drive Link (12/5)
The Multicultural Club is hosting the Annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School day on Thursday, November 14. We will be meeting at Randy's Donuts at 6:45 and begin our walk to school at 7 am. All students, teachers and parents are invited to attend. Please RSVP by clicking this link or scan the QR code in the flyer. (11/13)
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
6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryout Dates/Times
November 12th in Aux Gym 4:00 - 5:30 PM
November 13th in the Arena starting at 4:00 - 5:30 PM
November 14th in the Aux Gym starting at 4:00 - 5:30 PM
7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryout Dates/Times
November 12th in Aux Gym 5:30 - 7:00 PM
November 13th in Arena 5:30 - 7:00 PM
November 14th in Aux Gym 5:30 - 7:00 PM
8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryout Dates/Times
November 12th in Aux Gym 7:00 - 8:00 PM
November 13th in Arena 7:00 - 8:00 PM
November 14th in Aux Gym 7:00 - 8:00 PM
DEVOTIONS
Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you,for this is my blood of the [new testament], which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 26:26-28)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Jesus is with His Apostles in the Upper Room, preparing to go to the cross to die. Three days later, He will be raised from the dead. Forty days later, He will ascend to Heaven, leaving His Apostles and His church here on Earth.
Jesus is the Lord who will not leave His people alone. Ascended to Heaven, He will never not be with His church. So, on the night when He was betrayed, He gave His church a mandate. He instituted the Gift by which He would bodily be with His church until he comes again.
Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the [new testament], which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
Until that day, when He comes with glory to judge both the living and the dead, He remains with His Church. He brings us again and again into His remembrance, forgiving our sin.
In the midst of the church, He is with us in his Body and Blood. Among the people He loves, He is proclaiming His Father’s Name (cf. Hebrews 2:11-13), cleansing us of all sin, declaring us innocent of all guilt, and covering all of our shame. Here, among us, with us, He is bestowing on us the wealth of His cross.
That’s what Jesus was doing in that Upper Room with his Apostles. A Man on His way to death— He was instituting His Last Will and Testament so that upon His death, the wealth of His cross would be freely given out to His beneficiaries, to all those He calls into His Church (cf. Hebrews 9:15-16).
It’s His Gift. Christ instituted it. It is life itself, instituted by Christ for us Christians to eat and drink.
The sureness and certainty of this Gift depends upon Him alone. We do not make the Sacrament, nor does it derive any authority or worthiness from us. It is His Body and His Blood. Your sins are forgiven.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Your body and Your blood, Once slain and shed for me, Are taken at Your table, Lord, In blest reality. (LSB 628:3)
-Rev. Warren Graff, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.
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