Announcements 1/21/25
LUNCH TODAY: Taco Tuesday, Pizza, Cheeseburger & Fries, BBQ Rib Sandwich & Fries
LUNCH Wednesday: Ravioli Pasta, Chicken Tenders & Fries, Pizza, or Loaded Beef
Burrito
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 21, 2025
LUNCH TODAY: Taco Tuesday, Pizza, Cheeseburger & Fries, BBQ Rib Sandwich & Fries
LUNCH Wednesday: Ravioli Pasta, Chicken Tenders & Fries, Pizza, or Loaded Beef
Burrito
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.
Are you of Hispanic Heritage or are you interested in learning more about Hispanic culture? Join Hispanic Student Association! The first meeting is January 27 during HS lunch at Portable 62. HSA meets every other Monday to discuss important topics dealing with Hispanic culture while enjoying snacks and fellowship. Come for fun and growth in Hispanic cultural awareness! (1/27)
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)
Any high school girl interested in playing HS Lacrosse the season will officially begin with tryouts on Tuesday January 21st and Thursday January 23rd 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Any high school girl not currently in a winter sport should attend. To stay up to date please Join the Faith Lutheran Girl's Lacrosse Band Group (1/21)
The fine arts department is excited to invite students to audition for the Faith Lutheran Conservatory of the Fine Arts! The Conservatory of the Fine Arts is a rigorous arts Honors Program in the fields of visual arts, instrumental music, vocal music, theater performance, technical theater and dance -- this is the pathway to upper-level arts classes, honors music ensembles, and a mark of distinction on your high school diploma. More importantly, the Conservatory of Fine Arts is a community of like-minded peers -- peers who love creating, and are passionate about the diligent daily work that builds excellence. How to Audition: To secure your spot, please complete the Google Form linked below to choose an audition time that works for you. This form must be submitted by January 23rd, 2025. Fill out this Google Form to receive further information In-person auditions will be held Saturday, January 25. If you have any questions or need assistance with the audition process, feel free to reach out to Noah Klemp, noah.klemp@flhsemail.org We look forward to seeing your audition! Auditions are open to current students in eighth- tenth grade. Current conservatory members DO NOT need to re-audition. (1/23)
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
Middle School Anime Art Workshop:
WHEN: Monday, January 27th from 3:15pm-5:00pm
WHERE: ART Room 101
CLUB: Junior National Art Honor Society
LEAD ARTISTS: December Nawrocki & Caera Luo
The "anime art style" is characterized by large, expressive eyes, exaggerated facial features, detailed hair, and often stylized body proportions, with a focus on intricate details and vibrant colors, creating a distinct aesthetic that is often seen as semi-realistic compared to Western cartoons, while still allowing for a wide range of artistic expression depending on the genre and story. (1/27)
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)
The fine arts department is excited to invite students to audition for the Faith Lutheran Conservatory of the Fine Arts! The Conservatory of the Fine Arts is a rigorous arts Honors Program in the fields of visual arts, instrumental music, vocal music, theater performance, technical theater and dance -- this is the pathway to upper-level arts classes, honors music ensembles, and a mark of distinction on your high school diploma. More importantly, the Conservatory of Fine Arts is a community of like-minded peers -- peers who love creating, and are passionate about the diligent daily work that builds excellence. How to Audition: To secure your spot, please complete the Google Form linked below to choose an audition time that works for you. This form must be submitted by January 23rd, 2025. Fill out this Google Form to receive further information In-person auditions will be held Saturday, January 25. If you have any questions or need assistance with the audition process, feel free to reach out to Noah Klemp, noah.klemp@flhsemail.org We look forward to seeing your audition! Auditions are open to current students in eighth- tenth grade. Current conservatory members DO NOT need to re-audition. (1/23)
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 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
MS Softball
Interest meeting: Wednesday, January 22nd
4:30 pm in the Library
Contact Coach Finger 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: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Daily Lectionary: Joel 1:1-20; Romans 10:1-21
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in every one.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Paul is laying out for the Corinthians a whole long list of spiritual Gifts. Right after this section, He uses the example of a body and how there are many different members that make up the whole. None is more important than another. None is greater or worse. It is in that way, then, that he explains that the Gifts they might hold mean nothing for the individual.
We don’t see the types of spiritual Gifts that Paul is talking about much in the Church anymore. They seem to have died out within the first couple of centuries, which is all fine and good. They were given in order to move forward, jump start if you will, the early Church, and the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world… But that doesn’t mean that this section of Scripture still isn’t important for us. For what Paul says about spiritual Gifts holds true for the Gifts that you and I have been given by our Heavenly Father as well. And these Gifts which we have been given, some of which I have that you lack, some of which you have that I don’t, are to be used for the good of the whole Body of Christ, for the good of your neighbor.
It is a selfless way of thinking, then, that can only be taught to us by our Head, by Christ. In the same way in which He selflessly loved His neighbor, we, too, are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. Christ gives us Gifts so that we can be a blessing to others. The Gifts we have do not make us greater in the sight of God but instead have been given so that where our neighbor lacks, we can be of service and fill him up.
This is the way of the Church. This is what it means to be the Body of Christ: First, we receive all that is good from our God above (First Article gifts Creation; Second Article gifts of Redemption; Third Article gifts of Sanctification, of being made holy as we receive in time and place the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation), then, through Him, because Christ first loved us, we lovingly do good for our neighbor.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Holy Spirit, the wind of great power, Source of strength and of peace and of love, Truest Comforter, plead, As You bring all our need To the throne of God’s glory above. Be the light that enlightens the Scriptures; Keep our feet from each devilish snare; Only You can make whole All that troubles our soul; By Your chrism Christ’s triumph we share. (LSB 502:4)
-Rev. Eli Lietzau, pastor of Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheat Ridge, CO.
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.
