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Parent Newsletter
May 22, 2017
Valley Lutheran faculty and students were spread throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region last Thursday as part of Service Day. Bev Feldkamp's family group volunteered at Bethesda Thrift Shop.
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God works in You!
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.
I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
- Psalm 16:7-11
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VL Announces New Pre-Paid Tuition Program
Purchase Future Tuition at Today's Rates!
Each year both the need for and cost of Christian education increases. Valley Lutheran High School provides students with an exemplary Christian education designed to prepare them to impact the world by nurturing faith, educating minds and cultivating leaders. To assist parents in their financial planning, Valley Lutheran High School is announcing a
Pre-Paid Tuition Program
giving families the opportunity to pre-pay future tuition at the current tuition rate.
For example: You have a 9th grader entering Valley Lutheran High School in August of 2017. You may not only pay the tuition for her 9th grade year but you can also pay her tuition for as many of her four years as you would like at the current rate.
Or, a
generous friend or relative might celebrate a child's birthday with a gift of tuition at Valley Lutheran purchased at the current rate although it may be several years before the child attends Valley Lutheran.
The upcoming 2017-2018 school year is the final year for the annual pre-payment discount for tuition that is paid in full prior to the start of school. Future years of tuition paid at today's rates do not include the annual pre-payment discount. This year pre-paid tuition will be accepted until the first day of classes on August 23. In the future, all pre-paid tuition must be purchased before August 1.
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School Year
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Association
(pre-paid before August 23, 2017)
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Non-Association LCMS (pre-paid before August 23, 2017
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Community
(pre-paid before August 23, 2017)
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2017-2018
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$5930
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$7050
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$7400
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2018-2019*
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$6050
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$7200
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$7550
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2019-2020*
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$6050
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$7200
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$7550
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2020 and beyond*
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$6050
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$7200
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$7550
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*Annual pre-paid discount is discontinued.
No pre-paid tuition payments will be accepted after August 23 until the new tuition rates are announced in January 2018.
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Music Department Spring Concert Tomorrow
Students from Valley Lutheran's Music Department will host their Spring Concert at
Curtiss Hall on the Saginaw Valley State University campus tomorrow,
Tuesday, May 23. Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert starts at 7pm.
Everyone is invited to come hear the choirs and musicians
directed by Paul Eschmann, Rebecca Eifert, and Lindsay Mueller.
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Senior News
SENIOR BANQUET
The Senior Banquet is
Thursday, May 25, at 6:30pm at Swan Valley Banquet Center, 9521 Highland Green Drive in Saginaw.
SENIORS EXCUSED
Seniors are excused from school on
Friday, May 26.
SENIOR SURVEY
All seniors have been sent the link for their senior survey through Google Classroom.
This is an important step to complete, as it is the only way we collect information for the graduation insert that lists college, major, and scholarship information for each student. The survey can be accessed online at
bit.ly/VLSeniors. Please fill out only one survey. Changes and additions can be made by contacting Mrs. Mueller. Paper copies are also available in the office.
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
Seniors enrolling in a college or university next year will need to request their final transcripts to be sent after graduation. These are only sent to the school you will attend in the fall, and are seen as a step in the final enrollment process. The office will begin processing these in mid-June. Directions for requesting these through Parchment can be found
here.
You can do this any time you are ready - just request that your transcript be held for grades.
CLASS PICNIC
As the winners of the year-long class competitions, the seniors will have a picnic
Thursday, May 25, during
4th Period. Paper goods and hot dogs will be provided. Seniors will be asked to sign up to bring side dishes.
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Final exam schedule
Final exams are scheduled for
June 6-8. Valley is on the third cycle. The schedule can be found
here. Here is a recap of important information.
- Exams will start at 8am each morning.
- Most students will be finished with exams by 11:25am (exceptions would be for students who have double classes in a specific subject area. These exams conclude by 1pm.
- Students may arrive late if they only have a second hour final or leave early if they only have a first hour final. However, chapel attendance is expected either way. Chapel runs 9:35-9:50am all three days.
- A study hall will be offered for students who do not have a scheduled exam and must remain in school.
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Sports Physicals at Valley
Sports Physicals are being offered on two dates at Valley Lutheran.
- May 31 - 3-4pm
- July 27 - 4:30-5:30pm
The cost is $13 payable to Dr. James LaFleur.
This exam will meet the requirement of every participating athlete's obligation to have a physical exam, if he or she intends to try out for and/or make one of Valley's sports teams for the 2017-18 school year.
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Dave and Bonnie Duclos Scholarship
The David and Bonnie Duclos Scholarship Committee is now taking applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Eligible students are those who are members of a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congregation and a graduate of a Lutheran school. Please notify
Dr. John Brandt if you are eligible and interested in this scholarship no later than midnight of
May 31.
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Credit Recovery Classes
Credit Recovery Classes will be offered once again at Valley for students who have failed classes during the school year. Classes run
June 20 to July 21, from 8:30am to 11:30am, with no classes on Fridays.
Cost: $250 for the first (1/2 credit) class
$175 for a second (1/2 credit) class
Registration is open for anyone who failed a first semester class. Final registration will occur between June 13th-16th, as the second semester grades are finalized. For full details, pick up a flyer in the school office.
Classes are taught online through FuelEd and a VL teacher as in-class support. All students MUST attend class at Valley, however, additional work may be done at home. If you have any questions about this program, contact Dr. Lisa Meyers at lmeyers@vlhs.com or 989-790-1676.
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Registration Now Open for Summer Camps
Summer camps return to Valley this summer:
- Sports and extra-curricular camps (June 13-29) for students entering grades 4-9
- New camps this summer include STEAM and French camps.
A detailed flyer and registration form is available at www.vlhs.com/camps. Please share with friends and family who are looking for fun and affordable camps for their middle schoolers!
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Prom 2018 Fundraiser June 4 at Buffalo Wild Wings
Friends, family, and supporters of Valley Lutheran are invited to participate in a fundraiser for Prom 2018 on
Sunday, June 4, at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2690 Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw. Present the certificate below to your server at the time of your order and 20 percent of your purchases will go toward this fundraiser.
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MDOT Hiring Student For Summer Program
The Michigan Department of Transportation is looking for applicants for its summer program which involves working at MDOT's roadside parks, rest areas, carpool parking lots, and roadsides. The work includes weed and brush cutting and
picking up debris. Another exciting part of this program is the mentoring. Students will have an opportunity to learn more about MDOT, civil engineering, and transportation careers. These positions are paid and 40 hours per week.
The work locations are as follows:
- Team Leaders - Saginaw and Flint (2 workers at each location) - typically college students
- Team Members - Saginaw and Flint (8 workers at each location) - typically high school students with a minimum age of 16 when the program starts.
To apply for a position,
visit this website. Applications are being accepted until the positions are filled. If you have questions, email Selena Friend at
friends@michigan.gov or call 989-233-2056.
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Garber Buick Scholarship Deadline Extended To June 30
Garber Buick is proud to announce the $20,000 Drive Your Community Scholarship Program. Ten deserving students will earn $2,000 scholarships based on their service and impact on the community. Details can be found at
www.GarberBuick.com/DriveYourCommunity. The deadline to apply has been extended to
June 30.
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Parent Organization Meeting August 14
The next Parent Organization meeting will meet 7pm August 14
in the cafeteria. Mark your calendars and join our great group to discuss upcoming events for the school year and, of course, indulge on chocolate!
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STEM Scholars Summer Camps at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting three
free STEM Scholars Summer Camps. These 80-hour summer camps incorporate hands-on, problem-based learning and are open to 9th-12th grade students. The camps include Computer Science Explore Camp, Health Science and Kinesiology Camp, and Technology of Filmmaking Camp. Visit
www.svsu.edu/stem for an application and more information.
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Students Looking For Odd Jobs For Mission Trip
A group of Valley Lutheran Students is going on a Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic over spring break of 2018. These students are looking for ways to work to pay for their trip. If you have any odd jobs you would like done this summer (babysitting, lawn mowing, dog sitting, dog walking, painting, yard work, etc) please contact Renee Brenner at
rbrenner@vlhs.com or at 989-372-2096 and she will connect you with a student or students to get the job done. Thanks for your support!
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Lutheran Study Bible
Lutheran Study Bibles are needed for 9th and 10th graders for next year's Theology 1 and 2 classes. Bibles are on sale now at
cph.org
(paperbacks for $25 and hardcover for $40).
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Space Needed For Post Prom Items
Space is needed to store some post prom items. They are three tricycles, three 14-gallon tubs, and four corn hole boards. If you can help, contact Christian Wilke at 989-790-1676.
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Information You Might Need
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What Is Gallery Guardian?
What it is: An
innovative app allowing parents to monitor the pictures their teen takes or receives on their smartphone, with the capability of detecting if images include nudity.
Why it's important:
40 percent of all teenagers have posted or sent sexually suggestive photos, and many believe sexting is just a normal facet of a dating relationship in the digital world. Download the app on your phone as well as on your child's phone, sync both devices, and Gallery Guardian will immediately start supervising your child's device. Though
Teen Vogue criticizes it for privacy invasion, utilizing the app can provide an excellent opportunity to discuss the
inherent tension between your teen's desire for privacy and your right as a parent to know about their digital activity. As one mom explained, "I
don't call it spying, I call it parenting."
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PSAT/SAT SCORES RELEASED ONLINE
Scores for the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and SAT taken in April have been released to students online. If you have never used this website to view scores or register for a test, you will need to create an account at
www.collegeboard.org to view your student's scores. If you have used the website, view scores by signing in and clicking on the appropriate test for your student. Schools also are not given access to scores until mid-June, so the office cannot provide scores for you at this time. Schools are not given access to student account information, so we cannot help with forgotten emails or passwords, though many families have had success using the "Forgot Username?" or "Forgot Password?" links.
IS YOUR STUDENT STRESSED?
As we approach finals and the end of the semester, it is common for students to become overwhelmed with deadlines and workloads. As parents, you have an important role in helping your student learn how to manage their stress. Psychology Today offers the following advice:
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Be aware of stress sources - academics, busy schedules, friendship or family concerns, etc.
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Look for signs of major stress: constant fatigue, nagging discomfort, burnout, and breakdown.
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Help your student gain control of their goals, standards, and limits.
For more detailed information, see the full article here:
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in culinary arts? The science behind making ice cream? Building houses or operating heavy equipment? Midland will be hosting three unique day camps this summer for high school students interested in these areas. The
deadline to register is Friday, May 26. See Mrs. Mueller for more information and an application!
AP CONTRACTS & TEST FEES
Students requesting an AP course for their 2017-2018 schedule should be completing an AP Course Contract, available on Mrs. Mueller's door. The contract is the only item due at this time - testing fees for the AP Exam will be collected in the fall when test costs are released.
Contracts are due June 8.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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Peace Lutheran Searching for Teacher
Peace Lutheran School, 3161 Lawndale Road in Saginaw Township, is seeking to hire a teacher for its primary grades. If you are interested or would like to submit the name of a Synodically trained teacher for consideration, please contact Principal Joel Keup at
jkeup@peacesaginaw.org
or 989-792-2581.
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Mom To Mom Sale
St. John Amelith, 1664 Amelith Road in Bay City, is hosting a Mom To Mom Sale from
9am to 3pm Saturday, June 3. There will also be concessions and a bake sale. Admission is free. Rental space is available. Call 989-686-0176 or email
amelithmom2momsale@gmail.com.
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High School Retreat For Those Interested in Church Work
We are looking for pastors, youth workers, teachers and church musicians to personally encourage entering and current high school students to come to Trinity Time, an overnight retreat at Concordia, Ann Arbor, on
July 30-31
, for those exploring, considering or just curious about church work. The cost is $25 per person and the event is limited to 20 students. To register, visit
CUAA's website
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Martin Luther Movie Screening Sept. 26
Peace Lutheran Church in Saginaw is hosting the new movie "Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World" on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6:30pm at AMC Fashion Square 10 Cinema in Saginaw. The radical events, compelling personalities and exciting drama of the Reformation are brought to life in this full-length documentary. It features thrilling re-enactments of the 16th Century events with commentary from leading church-history experts.
Tickets are $9 and must be purchased in advance online
here. You can also watch the movie trailer at that link. Tickets will NOT be available at the theater. The event will be booked only when we reach the minimum ticket sales, so please order now.
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Spring Music Concert at SVSU, 7pm |
| May 25 |
Senior Banquet, 6:30pm |
| May 26 |
Seniors Day Off |
| May 29 |
Memorial Day, No School |
| May 30 |
Freshmen Placement Testing, 6-8pm |
| June 1 |
Freshmen Placement Testing, 6-8pm
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| June 3 |
SAT Testing, 8am |
| June 4 |
Prom 2018 Fundraiser at BWW |
| June 5 |
Freshmen Placement Testing, 6-8pm
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| June 6 |
Freshmen Placement Testing, 6-8pm
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| June 6-8 |
Semester Exams |
| June 8 |
Last Day of School |
| June 10 |
ACT Testing, 8am |
| June 11 |
Graduation, 2pm |
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Mission Statement
Valley Lutheran High School believes that Christ is the foundation of our school and everything that we do. We prepare our students as children of God academically, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually to serve in the world today and tomorrow.
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John Brandt
Valley Lutheran High School
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