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Parent Newsletter
October 31, 2018
More than 500 people were in attendance Friday, Oct. 26 for the Musical Extravaganza, hosted by Valley Lutheran, that welcomed fifth through eighth graders from throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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I recently attended the Athletic Director Update Meeting that was hosted by Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).
At this meeting, the MHSAA provided information and insight into the state of high school sports in Michigan. One of the important topics discussed was the declining number of sports officials. Over the past several years, the number of officials has dropped from over 12,000 to around 10,000. While experienced officials are retiring, the MHSAA is having a hard time recruiting and retaining new officials. If not corrected, this decline could have a major impact on high school sports. According to former officials, the top reason for leaving/quitting other than retirement, was their treatment by parents and coaches.
What is Valley Lutheran's role in this problem and how can we help? We need to be an example of how to respect the role of officials in athletics.
Matthew 5:16 --
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
As a Christian school, we have the opportunity to be a shining light in the community. We are seen as a leader in Christian education. Many officials compliment our fans and enjoy working our games.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 --
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
I can promise you there will be good calls and there will be bad calls. Through it all, let us remember that as Christians we are to build up and encourage one another. This even refers to officials in the midst of a misfortunate situation or a call that you disagree with.
Romans 8:28 --
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Officiating can be a rewarding job. It gives you the ability to stay involved with sports and be a part of a great community. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a high school official, please pray about it and talk to me. God may be calling you to be a Christian leader and role model for this vocation.
~ Eric Smith,
Athletic Director
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First Quarter Grades
First quarter 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 printed at the bottom of their ID cards. Please call the office or email Cathy Miller 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.
If you are having trouble accessing your grades, be aware grades will be held for students with past due accounts. Please contact Business Manager Bill Ankoviak at [email protected] if you are unsure of the status of your tuition account.
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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. This year, each Thursday in November has been set aside to do just that, with each class encouraged to bring guests.
- Seniors -- Nov. 1 at 9 a.m.
- Juniors -- Nov. 8 at 9 a.m.
- Sophomores -- Nov. 15 at 9 a.m.
- Freshmen -- Nov. 29 at 9 a.m.
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're unable to make the date set aside for their student's specific grade, they're welcome to attend one of the other days. For more information, call 989-790-1676. The office has registration forms that need to be turned in the Tuesday before your guest will be visiting.
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Valley Parent Organization needs help for Bazaar & Cookie Walk
The Parent Organization is sponsoring a Craft Bazaar/Home Party Vendor Show, Cookie Walk, and Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Valley. The bazaar and cookie walk is from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and the luncheon is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Admission is free and there will be 50 vendors on hand.
The Parent Organization is in need of volunteers to help on Saturday and to donate cookies. You can sign up online through Signup Genius:
Event Volunteers and
Cookie Donations.
Proceeds go towards the purchase of Chromebooks for VLHS students.
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SUITE Surrender
The fall drama production of SUITE Surrender is scheduled for
7 p.m. this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Valley gymnasium. Tickets are $7 per person, $5 per student, or $20 for a family pass.
Sneak Peak: Two Hollywood divas have descended upon a luxurious Palm Beach hotel. Everything seems to be in order for their performance ... that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, and a lap dog named Mr. Broodles make this a comedy for the whole family.
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Two weeks left to participate in VLHS fruit sale
Please consider supporting the VLHS Booster fruit sale! Fruit will be available to order through
Wednesday, Nov. 14. A 20-pound box of Indian River Navel Oranges, Pink Grapefruit, or mixed box is $27. A 40-pound box of oranges, grapefruit, or mixed is $38. A 10-pound box of Mandarin Oranges is $26, and a mixed carton of oranges, grapefruit, and Mandarin Oranges is $35.
Please call Valley's office at 989-790-1676 or order from a Valley student. Fruit is available for pickup from
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Thank you for your support!
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VLHS gear available through Booster Club website
You can now purchase Valley Lutheran clothes and 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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PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher-Student conferences are available on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in the evening by appointment only. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet with all their student's teachers together. Families wishing to meet should contact Mrs. Lindsay Mueller at [email protected] or by calling the school office by Monday, Nov. 5.
HOW TEENS THINK
Ever wonder what makes your teen act the way they do? Or what they're thinking when they do something completely off the wall or out of character? Focus on the Family just released a new article from one of the authors of "Your Teenager Is Not Crazy" that does a great job of explaining why teens are brilliant one minute and making interesting decisions the next. Check it out at
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/teens/parent-teen-connection/how-your-teen-thinks
CAREER DAY SPEAKERS
Do you have an interesting job? Would you be willing to answer questions from students regarding your career and how you got there? We are looking for parents and community members who might be willing to talk with our students for a few hours on Career Day - April 5, 2019. If you are interested, or know of someone who might be willing to help, please contact Mrs. Mueller at [email protected].
SCHOOLSHELF RESOURCES
Does your student need help with developing strong academic habits, starting the college process, or looking at various career options? While Mrs. Mueller is always available during school hours to help, sometimes it's nice to have resources at your fingertips. SchoolShelf is a website dedicated to helping students make the most of high school. Check out their resources at
http://www.schoolshelf.com/981068-valley-lutheran/
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SAT/ACT TESTING LINKS
FAFSA AND FINANCIAL AID LINKS
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Good Shepherd hosting 58th annual Holiday Bazaar
Good Shepherd is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar from
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. Homemade chicken dinners are available from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., while cookies, crafts, treasures and more are available the entire day.
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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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Peace Apple Pie Sale
Peace Lutheran is accepting orders for apple pies, crisps, and crusts. They are available for pickup
Saturday, Nov. 17 and able to be frozen for up to a year.
Crumble top 10-inch pies are $10 if pre-ordered or $12 cash regularly. A 9-inch apple crisp is $7 and 10-inch pie crusts in a tin are $3.
Orders are available for pickup between
10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Peace Lutheran School. Proceeds benefit the Peace Lutheran School PTL.
Order online here or
download an order form.
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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. 1 |
Grandparents/Special Friends at Valley, 9 am |
| Nov. 1-3 |
SUITE Surrender, 7 pm |
| Nov. 3 |
SAT, 8:30 am |
| Nov. 7 |
Parent-Teacher Conferences |
| Nov. 8 |
Grandparents/Special Friends at Valley, 9 am |
| Nov. 10 |
Fall Bazaar & Cookie Walk, 9 am-3pm |
| Nov. 13 |
Fall Information Night for 7th & 8th graders interested in Valley, 7 pm |
| Nov. 15 |
Grandparents/Special Friends at Valley, 9 am |
| Nov. 18 |
Instrumental Concert, 3 pm |
| Nov. 21-23 |
NO SCHOOL -- Thanksgiving break |
| Nov. 26 |
Parents in Prayer, 8 am |
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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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