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Parent Newsletter
November 19, 2018
Valley Lutheran held its annual Instrumental Concert on Sunday, Nov. 18.
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In the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln's call for a national day of Thanksgiving began a tradition that continues today. However, he was not the first American President to call for a day of
Thanksgiving. President George Washington did so in 1789 his first year in office. That year our
government was seated for the first time under the "new" constitution. The bloody French revolution
began. William Wilberforce began to speak out against slavery. A Chinese army was defeated and
forced out of Vietnam. James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights. There was mutiny aboard the HMS
Bounty. Mrs. Alexander Hamilton served George Washington ice cream for dessert! And on November
26, the nation celebrated its first Thanksgiving Day.
As I reflect on 2018 there are similar themes. Imperfect governments led by imperfect people govern
imperfect people with varying degrees of success. Wise and often brave people stand with those in
need of help. And, fortunately, ice cream is still served for dessert.
Unseen, but always present and acting is the eternal God who gave us, imperfect people, the freedom to
love and serve him, or not. And when he gave us that freedom, he also provided a solution for our
imperfection - His own perfect offering - Jesus.
As you gather this Thanksgiving, I hope you see God's hand at work in your life, in your family, in our
community, nation and world. When you do, offer "thankfulness and praise." And when you don't,
pray that God would open your eyes to the opportunities to love and serve Him by loving and serving
others.
Happy Thanksgiving,
~ Dr. John Brandt,
Executive Director
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Attention Black Friday Shoppers!
The VL Auction Committee can always use stand-alone items or items that can be combined into baskets, that could be used for the silent auction. If you should stumble upon any amazing BOGO Black Friday deals, keep the VL Auction in mind! Your gift could represent a charitable donation. Thanks!
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Kroger system upgrade
Kroger Co. Family of Stores has upgraded its system, which has resulted in Valley Lutheran High School receiving a new account number as a Non-Profit Organization (NPO). Our new number is MN482.
VLHS can receive donations from Kroger as a result of supporters linking their Kroger account with Valley's. From the beginning of August until the end of October, 59 households linked their Kroger account with Valley's, resulting in a donation of 252.93 to the school.
Contact the school office for more information.
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Drop Off & Picking Up Students
When dropping off your children or picking up, please wait in the lane closest to the bushes. The lane closest to the school needs to remain open as the Fire/Emergency Lane. This is also the lane for the cars to be able to get around parked cars. Please consider parking in the lot if you intend to be waiting for a significant amount of time. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and your flexibility with construction underway.
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Grandparents/Special Friends Day Schedule
Grandparents and Special Friends love to visit Valley Lutheran, and our students love to share with them, first hand, what makes Valley so special. The last chance for them to do so this school year is Thursday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. when the freshmen invite their grandparents.
Special guests will take a tour of the school, sit in on a class with their student host, attend chapel, and, if they'd like, stay for lunch. If they were unable to make the date set aside for their student's specific grade, they're welcome to attend the last one. For more information, call 989-790-1676. The office has registration forms that need to be turned in by Tuesday, Nov. 27.
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VLHS gear available through Booster Club website
Support the Booster Club and get some neat Valley gear by visiting the online store at
https://vlhsapparel2018.itemorder.com. Choose your items, add them to your cart and securely checkout using a credit card. The deadline to purchase is
11:59 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29.
Contact Melisa at 989-791-5900 or at [email protected] with any questions.
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Freshmen Vision Screening
The freshmen vision screening by the Saginaw Health Department at Valley is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 6. All freshmen are tested.
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Thank you!
Thank you parents and students for your help with fundraisers this fall selling mums, books, baking cookies, and helping at the bazaar. Collectively, over $6,600 has been raised toward the $8,000 goal. The last fundraisers for the year are the Antique Show on April 6 and a flower sale May 17-18.
~ The Parent Organization
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GIVING THANKS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, we are encouraged to step back and give thanks for what we have been given. Paul commanded the Thessalonians to be grateful in his first letter: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." But did you know that gratitude can have a positive impact on your mental and emotional health? Try out the ideas listed at
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/gratitude-exercises.pdf
or come up with your own and see the positive impact being thankful can make!
HAVE YOU SET-UP IOS 12 CORRECTLY ON YOUR APPLE DEVICES?
On September 17, 2018, Apple released iOS 12, which brings some powerful parental control tools. Parents will want to follow the steps
in this blog post
, which includes screenshots and a ton of great information. Please note that even if you don't update your phone to iOS 12, but your kid does, this will disable any Restrictions you might have already set up on the child's device. Blog post:
DO YOUR STUDENTS USE TIKTOK (FORMERLY MUSICAL.LY)?
On August 2, 2018, all Musical.ly accounts were rebranded as TikTok. For all practical purposes, the Musical.ly app no longer exists! Everything you need to know about the combined app can be read here:
NEED YOUR TRANSCRIPT OR TEST SCORES FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS?
Seniors can email Mrs. Mueller from their VLHS email accounts and request a PDF copy of their documents. As a reminder, these can only be released directly to the students via their school email accounts in order to protect the sensitive information contained in the documents.
SAT/ACT TESTING LINKS
FAFSA AND FINANCIAL AID LINKS
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St. Paul Ladies Aid Bake Sale
The St. Paul Ladies Aid Bake Sale is coming up Saturday, Dec. 1 at St. Paul Lutheran School location at 6094 Westside Saginaw Rd., Bay City, MI.
Coffee and homemade donutes are available from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with the bake sale running from 9:30-11 a.m.
There will be thousands of plates of traditional German treats including springerle, eisenkuechle, stollen, butterhorns, breads, cookies, toffee, lebkuchen, sauerkraut and more. Proceeds go to benefit St. Paul Lutheran Church and School.
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Boar's Head Christmas Festival
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss St. Saginaw, MI, is hosting the annual festival that presents the birth of Jesus in a 1300 A.D. medieval setting.
The performances take place at
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 and at
4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Music begins 30 minutes before each performance.
Admission is free and general parking is available in the Weiss lot. Handicap parking only is available in the Hermansau lot.
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Music of the Holiday Season
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is presenting Music of the Holiday Season at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. The concert features traditional and contemporary cantata, handbells, and praise team. Admission is free.
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Temple Theatre to host Peace Lutheran School's Christmas concert
For the second straight year, Peace Lutheran School is going to hold its annual Christmas concert at the Temple Theatre in downtown Saginaw.
Students from preschoolers through eighth grade are going to present, "The Mystery of the Manger: It's the Gospel Truth, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 as part of its advent series. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Seating is free, but tickets are required. Call 989-793-9025 for more information. Tickets are available until 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the school or at Dec. 15-16 worship services. Parking is $6 in the structure across the street from the Temple.
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Alaska Mission Trip looking for more members
Alaska Mission for Christ is sponsoring a Vacation Bible School/Bible study mission trip to Goodnews Bay, Alaska on the Bearing Sea in Southwest Alaska.
The trip leaves around July 11 and returns July 22 or 23. The team consists of area Lutheran Church Missouri Synod members and Valley Lutheran students.
The trip last year cost $1,800, and expenses will be similar this year.
Team members stay in a small parsonage or community center with a private kitchen, laundry, shower, and facilities. Most importantly, team members experience sharing the Gospel with villagers -- including 50 children -- who do not have a pastor.
Visit alaskamissionforchrist.org for more information. You can also contact Lori Milroy at [email protected] or 989-412-3666.
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| Nov. 21-23 |
NO SCHOOL -- Thanksgiving break |
| Nov. 26 |
Parents in Prayer, 8am |
| Nov. 29 |
Grandparents at Valley, 9am |
| Dec. 1 |
SAT, 8am |
| Dec. 5 |
Midterm grades released |
| Dec. 8 |
ACT, 8:30am |
| Dec. 9 |
Christmas Concert, 3pm -- St. Paul, Frankenlust |
| Dec. 10 |
Parents in Prayer, 8am |
| Dec. 19-21 |
Final Exams |
| Dec. 24-Jan. 4 |
Christmas Break |
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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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