Registration is now open for incoming freshmen for the 2018-19 school year. Once registration is received, scheduling classes can take place. To schedule a visit, a shadowing experience, or for more information, contact Sondra Yantz at [email protected] or call the office at 989-790-1676.

Spring Sports Practices Begin Monday; Physicals Must Be on File

All spring sports will start practice this coming  Monday, March 12.  A valid sports physical, given after April 15, 2017, must be on file with the office to try out . Check with the coaches that conducted the sign-up meeting for your student's sport for more details such as where practices will be held, required dress, length of practice, other equipment needed, tryout period, etc.

Our Symphonic Band and Golden Voice Choir will begin their Lenten Tour on  Wednesday, March 14. Pray the Lord will bless their concerts as they share the message of "Worthy" with congregations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. Their return Homecoming Lenten Concert is scheduled for Sunday, March 18, at 3pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9858 North St., Reese.

 

Below is their travel itinerary so you can share this with family and friends who might be in the area and want to hear our students share the message.

The Parent Organization will host the annual Saginaw Antique Society Show on  Saturday, March 17, from 9am to 4pm at Valley Lutheran. There is a $4 admission fee that covers two free appraisals. Items are also available for purchase.

 

The next Valley Lutheran Open House is scheduled for 5-6pm Tuesday, March 20. Talk with students, teachers and administrators, tour the building, and get questions answered.

Thank You From The Auction Committee

Thank you for attending the 15th Annual VLHS Auction and Benefit Dinner. Your presence and participation helped generate just over $56,000 that will go to support Student Financial Aid. Awesome!!

While the money raised is always appreciated, the fun and fellowship is the best part. Thanks for not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk.  It's groovy to think that, over the last 15 years, our "little" party has generated well over $800,000 for Valley Lutheran High School.  Thanks again for playing.

- VL Auction Committee

Host families are needed for future international students at VLHS. These students are attracted to our school because of its academic reputation, but they also give us, as Christians, a unique opportunity to share the Gospel. Host families do receive a monthly stipend. If you are interested in hosting an international student for the 2018-2019 school year, please contact Debbie Davis at 790-1676 or  [email protected] for more information.

Michigan Tech Offering Engineering Camp Scholarship

Michigan Technological University is partnering with Hemlock Semiconductor to offer scholarships for students to attend an engineering summer camp - for free. The scholarship will cover all costs (including transportation) required to attend the Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) at Michigan Tech. A total of 30 students from Midland/Bay/Saginaw counties will be selected.  Last year, one student from Valley Lutheran did attend with this award.

 

All students currently in grades 9-11 can apply. The application deadline is  April 10 at 5pm. The cover letter and application contain more information about the program.

 

ESP is a week-long investigation of engineering careers. Students will learn about nine types of engineering, working on group projects, touring labs, and working with Michigan Tech faculty, staff, and graduate students on exciting engineering activities.

For more information, contact  Liz Fujita at  906-487-2219 or  [email protected].

LEAP (the Lutheran Education Advancement Plan) involves studies and initiatives guided by some 20 task forces. One task force focuses on inviting and encouraging leaders at area LCMS churches/schools to describe the composition of their educational ministries, and to include plans and proposals for the future. All of the reporting which was made available beginning in 2013 is available yet today, online (at LEAP Ministry Plans / Michigan District, LCMS). Every report is headed by the words "Education Ministry Plan," and at each site, some two to four pages of description and explanation are presented, providing helpful details, available to education leaders at other Lutheran church/school sites.

This is the conclusion of our three-part series on teenagers and vaping. I hope this information has been helpful. Please feel free to contact Mr. Vincent if you are interested in more information or resources on this topic.  

What actions can you take to protect your child?

1. Educate yourself about vaping and remind your child that you want the best for him or her in all areas of life.
2. Don't assume anything - Be aware of signs that indicate your child might be hiding a vaping habit or might be considering experimenting with vaping.
3. Pursue relationships with your child - Have a conversation about vaping. This will help you better understand what your child thinks about the trend. Conversation will deepen the relationship you have with your child. They will be more likely to be open and honest with you about things, including the vaping topic. Conversation and relationship building involves building trust with each other. Maintaining trust is important, as a teenager who knows his parents have lost trust in him is more likely to be secretive about his choices and things with which he is involved.
4. React out of Love, NOT Condemnation - If your child is vaping be sure you do not react out of anger or condemnation. Focus instead on understanding why they felt the need to vape and hide their actions from you. Your kids will make mistakes because we are all sinful human beings living in a sinful world. However, you can be there for them to help them see their sins and to remind them of the forgiveness Christ offers us. You can be firm but loving in helping them understand the dangers of vaping.  

Some questions to ask your child to start a conversation about vaping:

1. What do you know about vaping? Do your friends vape? Have you ever thought about it?
2. Why do some people vape even though it is illegal? What does this say about their respect for authority?
3. What are characteristics of someone who has a habit of self-control? What do you observe about people who don't live with self-control?
4. Do you think there is a valid place for vaping if someone is using it to stop an addiction to regular cigarettes? Why or why not?
5. Have you tried vaping? If so, why? And if so, how can we help you to stop?

Final thought: If you discover your child has been vaping, it's important to remember this doesn't define your child's character. He or she has not lost all of the other great qualities and character traits God has blessed them with. Treat your child as you did before. Continue to love him or her and work together through this issue. Do not underestimate the ability you have to influence and protect your child through prayer and reading God's Word.

Resources:

"A Parent's Guide to Vaping" by Axis

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March 8	Parents in Prayer, 8am
March 8	Peeks at Valley, 11am
March 10	SAT Testing, 8am
March 14-17	Golden Voice/Symphonic Band Lenten Tour
March 17	Saginaw Antique Society Show, 9am to 4pm
March 18	Golden Voice/Symphonic Band Homecoming Concert (Trinity Reese), 3pm
March 19	No School, Winter Break
March 20	Open House, 5-6pm
March 21	Peeks at Valley, 8:15am
March 22	Parents in Prayer, 8am
March 23	No School, End of Third Quarter
March 28	Third Quarter Grades Available Online, 5pm
March 30	No School, Good Friday
April 2-6	No School, Easter Break

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