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Parent Newsletter
June 30, 2017
Now that school is out and summer camps have ended, work will begin in the gym to transform the playing surface for the upcoming school year. We can't wait to show you the new look.
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We Are Called To Be A People Of Hope
An excerpt from this year's Commencement ceremony ...
I was particularly struck when I learned that the Class of 2017 selected the theme "Fearless" for its senior year. It doesn't take but a few moments to find a multitude of reasons to be filled with fear. And then you, embarking on your senior year, took the opportunity to proclaim that we should be fearless. Despite the busy year looming ahead of you, filled with difficult decisions, planning, pressure, questions, 'lasts,' and much anticipation, you choose to remind yourselves - and us - to be fearless.
... Yet, there is hope. We are called to be a people of hope. I know the education you received at Valley Lutheran has taught you that. Maybe you even modeled that hope while you, or your friends, or your teachers have gone through trials of their own. In the very midst of the hardest trials, we have hope. Hope in the risen Christ. You can take heart in this hope."
- Kyle DeWees
Development Director
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Additional Information Regarding The Honors Diploma
The 2016-17 school year marked the first year Valley Lutheran graduates could be recognized by earning the newly created Honors Diploma. The program
was created to encourage students to challenge themselves in way that would bolster their future college plans and for their careers.
Students who meet the following requirements will receive an "Honors" diploma identified by a special sticker on their diploma, gold honor stole to wear for graduation, and a notation on their transcript (a description of the requirements would be included so that colleges/scholarships would understand the significance of the "honors" notation).
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Emphasis in one area with completion of a pre-determined number of credits: STEM, Arts, Languages, Literature, or Career Tech
- Heavy involvement in extracurricular activities
- College-level coursework
- Minimum of two job-shadowing experiences
- 40-hour Internship
- 40 hours of community service
Parents are asked to encourage their children to apply. Students who are interested will receive a chart/packet that identifies all the requirements. They would use the chart/packet to keep track of each requirement's completion. Students would submit the packet by February 1 of their senior year for an "audit" to verify that they will be meeting all of their requirements.
The first three recipients of the Honors Diploma are Kathryn Davis, Grace Hearth, and Sarah Kempin.
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Class of 2018 News: Senior Photos, Retreat
- Save the date! The Senior Class Retreat will be held Oct. 20-22 at Camp Timbers. We hope to see you there!
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Class of 2017 News: School Notifications
If you are a parent of a recent graduate and would like to remove your name from the emergency notification list, follow this link for instructions on how to opt out.
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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 the 9th grade year but you can also pay the tuition for as many of the 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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Sports Physicals at Valley
Sports Physicals are being offered from
4:30-5:30pm on July 27 at Valley Lutheran.
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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Fall Sports Practices
Call the coach of the sport your child is interested in to find out what time practice begins in August.
Football - Randy Finney - 989-233-5441
Soccer - Doug Guenther - 989-482-2202
Volleyball - Jon Frank - 989-791-5003
Cross Country - Renee Brenner - 989-372-2096
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Summer Read
The theme for the Summer Read program is about sharing digital content online and the negative consequences of digital decisions. All incoming students are required to read the book,
LOL ... OMG! What Every Student Needs to Know About Online Reputation Management, Digital Citizenship, and Cyberbullying (High School Edition) before the 2017-18 school year begins (Any student who purchased the blue college version of the book may use that version for the project). A writing/research project is to be completed and turned in by
Thursday, Aug. 24. It will be graded and count toward the student's English grade. A copy of the
project guidelines
can be found here. Call the office at 989-790-1676 or email Lisa Meyers at
[email protected] with any questions.
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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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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
[email protected] 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 can be purchased at
cph.org
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UPCOMING SAT & ACT EXAMS
It is a common trend for students to take the SAT or ACT multiple times before applying to college. Colleges will accept either exam score and will typically take the highest score earned, regardless of the test date. If your student is going to be applying this year, it might be a good idea to take the SAT or ACT early this fall.
IS YOUR STUDENT A SENIOR NEXT YEAR?
You can get a jumpstart on the college process by taking time this summer to research potential majors and schools. Decide what you want to do, then find the school that can best prepare you for that vocation that fits your wants and needs. Visit, research, and plan ahead - it will make this fall much less stressful!
2017-2018 SCHEDULES
Student schedules for the 2017-2018 school year will be released to all students online via My Student Data on
Friday, August 18, 2017
. Any changes to course requests should be emailed to Mrs. Mueller ASAP, as work on individual student schedules has already started.
AP EXAM SCORES
AP Exam scores from the 2017 AP testing season will be released online to students on Thursday, July 6 starting at 8am. Go to
https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores
to log in and view students scores once they are released. You can also login to verify that your scores are being sent to the correct institutions.
Once you've seen your scores, take a look at the resource
Understanding AP Scores
(provided by CollegeBoard) to understand what those numbers mean!
TO THE CLASS OF 2017
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.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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Valley Lutheran Hiring Business Manager
Valley Lutheran High School has an immediate opening for a Business Manager. The Business Manager provides leadership for the school's finances, including budget development and administration; and human resource administration in partnership with the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, experience in accounting or a related field, strong organizational skills, experience in computer applications (especially those related to accounting), and a commitment to the ministry of Valley Lutheran High School. The full-time position is year-round and is eligible for the school's benefit package. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with references to Executive Director John Brandt (
[email protected]; 3560 McCarty Saginaw MI 48603). Brandt may also be contacted for a ministry description or if you have questions.
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Valley Lutheran Searching For
Cheerleading Coach
Valley Lutheran High School is looking for a qualified candidate to lead our football cheerleading squad this fall. The season runs from
August 9 through October 20
. Please contact Kurt Hofmeister at 989-790-1676, or email
[email protected]
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Trainer Needed
Valley Lutheran High School is looking for someone with a working knowledge of first-aid/ CPR/ AED to assist our athletes this fall, or is willing to be trained. Please contact Kurt Hofmeister at 989-790-1676, or email
[email protected]
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Peace Hosting Martin Luther Movie
Peace Lutheran Church in Saginaw is hosting the new movie "Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World" on Tuesday, September 26, at 6:30pm at AMC Fashion Square 10 Cinema in Saginaw, and we want you to join us. 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.
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| July 27 |
Sports Physicals at Valley, 4:30-5:30pm |
| Aug. 7 |
Football Practice Begins |
| Aug. 9 |
Boys Soccer, Cheer, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Girls Golf Practice Begins |
| Aug. 10 |
Sophomore/Junior/Senior Parent-Student Night, 7pm |
| Aug. 15 |
Transfer Student Orientation, 5:30pm |
| Aug. 15 |
Sophomore/Junior/Senior Parent-Student Night, 7pm |
| Aug. 18 |
Freshmen Orientation, 7pm |
| Aug. 23 |
First Day of School, 8am |
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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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