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Parent Newsletter
September 27, 2017
Valley Lutheran family groups went out into the community this morning for the first of two service days the school participates in each year. Pastor Mueller's group (above) was at Holy Cross, where students led chapel and spent time with the Kindergarten class.
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Overwhelmed lately? You're Not Alone
I'm not sure what it was about last week. It seemed so many people I know were feeling overwhelmed. Many individuals I encountered throughout the week said the recent seven-day stretch had been particularly stressful and exhausting. I was part of that group experiencing the same emotions, too.
It's easy to feel that way sometimes. We get bombarded with extra work, we have friends, family, and co-workers who count on us to get things done, and we have a calendar that is often overbooked. Family members get sick, an unexpected bill puts a wrench in your budget and you still haven't tackled the laundry.
So, what do you do when you're overwhelmed? Do you feel like shutting down? Do you push through and work harder? Everyone is different in how they deal with it but there are a few things I consider when I'm overwhelmed.
First, I take a step back and look at the big picture. I try to prioritize. I might ask for extra time on other deadlines so that I can wrap up a larger project. I seek help. This is, by far, the most difficult one for me but I'm getting slightly better with it as I age. But most importantly, I ask God to help me trust in Him. He provides wisdom, letting us know which battles are important, the right moment that we should step in, and when we need to sit back and relax.
So, while you might feel like crawling back into bed to avoid the day, remember the prayer David wrote while hiding from Saul in a cave.
"When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me." - Psalm 142:3
- Jeff Rauschert
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Tuition and Midterms
First quarter mid-term grades are released to all students even if their tuition payments are not current. However, grades for students with past due accounts will be held when grades are released at the end of the first quarter. Please contact Business Manager Bill Ankowiak at
[email protected]
if you are unsure of the status of your tuition account.
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Midterm Grades Now Available
Midterm grades can now be accessed by going to
www.mystudentdata.com and entering the following information:
School ID: 50
Student ID Number:
All students will use the
FULL 10-digit State ID number
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printed at the bottom of their ID cards. Please call the office or e-mail Nora Krueger at
[email protected]
if you cannot locate the numbers.
Student's birth date
Password: Chargers
This system only offers midterm, quarter and semester report cards.
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"Numbers Update"
We are beginning the school year with 325 students, which is up 7 from the start of last year. There are 82 freshmen, 76 sophomores, 75 juniors, and 92 seniors. Nearly every new family we meet reports they are considering Valley Lutheran because of what you have said about our school. Thank you.
Advanced Placement Test Scores are a good indicator of quality teachers and students. Last spring 70 of our students took 105 Advanced Placement Tests and earned "passing" scores on 84 percent of the tests. This compares very favorable to 64 percent "passing" scores statewide. Passing scores usually result in college credit. We offer Advanced Placement Classes in Spanish, Calculus, English Literature, English Language, Biology, and U.S. History.
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SaveAround Books, Subway Card Sales End Friday
Valley Lutheran students are selling Save Around coupon books as a fundraiser for the Parent Organization. Money is raised for classroom needs. The books, which cost $25, are filled with discounts from famous national chains to local mom-and-pop shops, SaveAround offers savings everyone will love. You may purchase them from any Valley student or in the school office
through Friday.
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ubway cards are also available for sale for $20 through Friday. There are more than $300 of coupons available, including four, free no purchase necessary coupons with a value of $20. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Next Parents in Prayer Meeting Tomorrow
Parents in Prayer is a group of parents who gather to pray at Valley twice each month. The group will meet at the school from 8-9:30am (can be finished by 9am upon request) on Thursday, Sept. 28, and meets throughout the year. The group prays for the needs of your children, as well as the needs of all the students at Valley. Parents can attend any or all of the dates. Prayer requests can be sent to [email protected]. Confidential requests can be sent to this address or can be submitted in the prayer box in the RC. If you have questions, please call or text Carla Belill at 989-295-3018.
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Grand Homecoming Tailgate Oct. 6
The Grand Homecoming Tailgate will take place at
4:45pm Friday, Oct. 6, on the soccer fields south of the school parking lot. This year, there will be a special Valley alumni tent with food and drinks. Stop by and say hi, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the parade. Before the football game, former kings and queens will also be recognized. If you would like a sample document for organizing your church's tent, see the linked file:
Sample Tailgate Invitation
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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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Fruit Sale Dates Set
Valley Lutheran's Booster Club will be selling Florida Indian River seedless oranges, pink grapefruit and mandarins. Proceeds help the Music, Drama and Athletic programs. The Fruit sale runs
Oct. 19 to Nov. 9. The delivery date is
Dec. 2. For more information, contact Bill Ankoviak at 989-781-5796 (evenings) or 989-790-1676 (school hours).
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Contingency Notebook Workshop Oct. 24 (Date Change)
The Valley Lutheran High School Foundation is hosting a Contingency Notebook Workshop on Tuesday, October 24, from 6-8:30pm in the Resource Center. Do you have a "contingency notebook with all the information a loved one or personal representative needs to know should you become seriously incapacitated or die? When tragedy strikes, it is no time to go through drawers, looking for pertinent information. An up-to-date contingency notebook can make all the difference. You will leave with a folder of resources to help you organize your important information. A light supper will be served. Please register by contacting Krista Flory at 989-790-1676 or [email protected] by October 17. Seating is limited - only a few spots are left.
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Vendors Sought for VLHS Holiday Bazaar
Valley Lutheran is looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Walk. Crafters, businesses and home-based consultants are welcome to rent tables for the
Nov. 11 event, which runs from 9am to 3pm at the school The deadline to apply is
Oct. 20. Contracts can be downloaded
here. For more information, contact Stacey Hildebrant at 989-737-9348 or Sarah Cmeyla at 260-450-5586. We are looking for cookie bakers for the cookie walk. Watch for a sign-up genius notification coming soon.
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Post Prom Meeting Set for Oct. 29
The first Post Prom meeting will be held on
Sunday, Oct. 29, at 4pm
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Behnke named Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Valley Lutheran senior Danielle Behnke has been named a semifinalist in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.
She is one of 16,000 semifinalists who will compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships with more than $32 million offered next spring.
About 1.6 million juniors entered the program by taking the 2016 PSAT/NMSQT, which served as an initial screen of program entrants.
Finalists will be announced in February and scholarship winners between April and July.
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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
If you were unable to attend the Financial Aid Night, but would like a copy of the resources regarding filing the FAFSA and the VL Scholarship page, please email Mrs. Mueller at
[email protected]
. A copy of the handouts will be sent home with your student upon request.
As a reminder, the FAFSA opens on
Oct. 1, 2017,
for the 2018-2019 school year. Students planning on receiving financial aid from any college should complete the FAFSA each year they apply for financial aid. Check with individual colleges for any priority deadlines, as these are on an institutional basis.
AP STUDENTS
AP Exam Fees are due to the front office or Mrs. Mueller by Friday, Sept. 29. Cost is $94 per exam. Fees are only being collected for exams in designated AP courses at this time. Elective exam fees (not associated with a course at VL) will be collected at the beginning of second semester.
PSAT/NMSQT EXAM
Students who have elected to take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 11th should plan on attending the
pre-administration session on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 8am
(school starts at 8:39 am) in the gym. Students unable to attend the preadministration session will forfeit their academic seminar to complete their identification information prior to testing. Please bring a No. 2 pencil (non-mechanical) and your student ID.
There is still
one spot open
for the PSAT/NMSQT. Exams cost $18 and payment is due at the time of registration.
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.
A limited number of student testing guides and practice exams are available from Mrs. Mueller in the Guidance Office. These are free to students on a first-come, first-served basis.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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Peace to Celebrate Ministry of Pastor Paul Hinz
This
Sunday, Oct. 1
, at the
9am and 11:15am
services, Peace Lutheran Church
will give thanks to God for His servant Pastor Paul Hinz and his ministry at Peace Lutheran Church, 3427 Adams Ave.
A Celebration Reception will be held between services in the Adams Campus gymnasium. Cards and gifts (made directly to Pastor Paul) are welcome.
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Women's Event at Good Shepherd Oct. 7
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Road in Saginaw, is hosting Valley Lutheran alumnus Karen Sue (Hinz) Murdy, as she presents Power Up, a spiritual walk with God for Women on Saturday Oct. 7, from 8:30-11:30am. Murdy is a 1981 Valley graduate. The event costs $10 and will include a continental breakfast. To register, call the church office at 989-793-8201.
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Trinity Monitor Hosting Harvest Dinner
Trinity Monitor, 20 E. Salzburg Road, in Bay City, is hosting its annual Harvest Dinner from 11:30am to 1:30pm on Sunday, Oct. 29. The menu includes homemade pork sausage and beef. The cost is $10 for adults, while children 6-12 are $5. Kids 5 and under are free. Take outs are also available for $10. For more information, contact Sandy Herzberger at 989-274-2397.
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St. Peter Turkey Trot Nov. 4
Join Tri To Finish for the 6th Annual St. Peter Turkey Trot in Hemlock on
Saturday, Nov. 4. Races start at 9am at St. Peter Lutheran School and include a 10k and 5k, which are sanctioned by USA Track and Field. To register, visit the
Tri to Finish website. Proceeds from the event benefit students at St. Peter Lutheran School.
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Saginaw Art Museum Hiring
The Saginaw Art Museum is looking for some part-time staff to work primarily Saturday's from 12-5pm. Duties would include manning the reception desk, greeting visitors, accepting admission money, answering basic questions and cleaning.
We are also looking for some part-time garden work (pulling weeds, picking up trash, etc.) for approximately 20-25 hours per week until fall cleanup is complete and then again in early spring 2018 through the summer. It's possible it could work into a seasonal full-time position depending on budgeting.
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| Sept. 28 |
Parent in Prayer, 8am |
| Sept. 28 |
Peeks at Valley, 11am |
| Sept. 29 |
AP Exam Fees Due |
| Oct. 6 |
Homecoming Grand Tailgate, Parade, 4:45pm |
| Oct. 7 |
SAT Test, 8am |
| Oct. 7 |
Homecoming Dance, 8pm |
| Oct. 11 |
PSAT/NMSTQ Exam, 8:30am |
| Oct. 12 |
Parents in Prayer, 8am |
| Oct. 19 |
Annual Fruit Fundraiser Begins |
| Oct. 20-22 |
Senior Retreat |
| Oct. 26 |
End of First Quarter |
| Oct. 27 |
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development/Musical Extravaganza |
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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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