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Parent Newsletter
February 10, 2020
Rehearsal for the student directed one-act plays is underway!
Catch a performance at Peace Lutheran Church on
Feb. 13 or
14 at 7 pm or
Feb. 15 at 2 pm.
Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and includes dessert.
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The Power of Prayer
On the surface, prayer is a very straightforward thing. We bring our requests and concerns to the Lord, He listens to them, and then provides an answer according to His will. We may wonder when or how God will answer our prayer, but we have faith that He will answer them in His time.
So what do we do in the meantime? We keep praying!
James 5:16 says, "The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." While God is working, so is our prayer. Our prayer is not working to change God's will or mind, it is working to change our will and mind. When we pray continually and ask for help to follow God's will for our lives, our mindset changes to conform to the will of God. Time spent in prayer helps us develop a relationship with God and brings us closer to Him. As we pray and study His Word, we begin to see how powerful, loving, caring, and merciful He is. Our lives are transformed by the power of prayer because it brings us closer to Him and His will. We realize that we do not know what is best for our lives and that God's plans and purposes are bigger than us. God is good 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." (Romans 8: 28). We can trust in His good and perfect will. We can approach Him in prayer, praying continually, and being watchful for how our life is transformed by the power of those prayers.
~ Devotion Written by Mr. Abraham
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Student Directed Winter Plays: Feb. 13, 14, & 15
Valley Lutheran's drama department invites you to the joint production of two student directed winter plays on Thurs., Feb. 13 or Fri., Feb. 14 @ 7 pm or Sat., Feb. 15 @ 2 pm. "Strueth / A Collier's Tuesday Tea" is directed by Silas Kaul, while "The Bible in 30 Minutes or Less!" is directed by Abbey Hambaum. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and includes dessert. Plays will be presented at Peace Lutheran Church, 3427 Adams Ave., Saginaw.
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E-Learning Days FAQ
Recently, students were notified about the possibility of e-Learning days. E-Learning days would occur on days when school is consecutively called off for two or more days. If you would like to make yourself more aware of how this would work, please click on our e-Learning FAQ for more information.
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VOLUNTARY STUDENT SURVEY RE: SENSITIVE TOPICS
LifeClinic Community Resource Center (Saginaw and Midland) has reached out to Valley Lutheran to provide faith-driven information and resources for community members for pregnancy and STI testing and treatment, parenting education and materials (clothes, diapers, wipes, formula, etc.), sexual trauma, sex-trafficking, abuse, or assault. As part of their work, they have made available to our students an anonymous & voluntary survey regarding student knowledge and interaction with these topics. The information collected by the survey will help LifeClinic tailor their resources more specifically to the VLHS community. Students are not required to complete the survey if they or you as parents are not comfortable.
WHAT DO ALL THOSE LETTERS MEAN?
Having trouble understanding all the acronyms or slang your kids are using in their messages? Check out Axis.org's Teen Slang 2020 Glossary . Warning: There are some graphic terms and explanations.
SAGINAW CAREER COMPLEX
The sophomore class recently had the opportunity to learn more about the programs and opportunities offered to them through the Saginaw Career Complex. In late January and early February, SCC will be hosting events to give students an opportunity to explore programs on-site and to bring their parents to an open house. More information will be sent out in the new year. Students planning to attend SCC should meet with Mrs. Mueller to develop their academic plan to ensure that graduation credits are met while attending their CTE program.
7TH SEMESTER or MID-YEAR TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts that include your student's first semester of their senior year will be available once grades are released. Some colleges request these as an update on their applicants. VLHS uses a program called Parchment to send documents electronically and securely directly from the school. Please submit all document requests through Parchment.
SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
On Tuesday, November 26th, seniors in Government and Economics were given the opportunity to meet with a representative from the Saginaw Community Foundation and begin their scholarship application. This ONE application can be applied to over 220 scholarships in Saginaw county, and is well worth the time to complete. The deadline is February 15, 2020 and the application is extensive, so don't wait until the last minute!
IMPORTANT LINKS
SAT Information, Registration, etc. - www.sat.org
ACT Information, Registration, etc. - www.actstudent.org
Khan Academy (free test prep) - www.khanacademy.org/sat
VL Scholarship Page - http://bit.ly/VLScholarships
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| Feb. 12 |
Hard Hat Tour: 9 am |
| Feb. 13, 14, & 15 |
Winter Play @ Peace Lutheran: Feb. 13 & 14 @ 7 pm, Feb. 15 @ 2 pm |
| Feb. 17 |
No School |
| Feb. 24 |
Parents in Prayer: 8 - 9:30 am
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| Feb. 26 |
Hard Hat Tour: 11 am, join us early for chapel at 10:15 am |
| Feb. 29 |
VL Auction & Benefit Dinner @ Apple Mountain: 5 pm |
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Parent Organization Meeting 2/12
The next Parent Organization meeting is February 12 at 5:30 pm at Valley.
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Friday Morning Help Needed: Feb. 14, 21, & 28
The auction committee is looking for some help in giving out prizes to students who donate to their 8th hour teacher basket on these February Fridays: 14, 21, & 28. We begin at about 7:30 a.m. and pack up when the bell rings at 8:00 a.m. If you are able to help - with the possibility of taking over the 8th hour teacher baskets for the 2021 auction - please contact Lori Milroy at [email protected] or 989-412-3666.
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Post Prom Fundraiser - 2/12 @ BWW
Make plans to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings on Tittabawassee Rd. on Wednesday, Feb. 12! Valley's Post Prom Party 2020 will receive 20% from every flyer printed or shown electronically. Please share the flyer with family and friends!
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Ask Your Child About His/Her 8th Hour Basket!
The eighth hour teachers are charged with gathering a themed basket (decided on by the class) for the annual VLHS auction on February 29. Any student who contributes an item or cash of $5 or more will receive a prize. Donations are not limited to the basket theme! If you or your employer have any items or services to donate, send it in with your child and he or she will receive a prize.
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Last Call for Yearbook Blessings!
Attention parents of seniors: Yearbook Blessings are due by Monday, February 17th. If you would like to submit something for your child, head to he link here: Yearbook Blessings.
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Toothpaste & Toothbrush Drive
The Global Awareness student group is sponsoring a toothpaste and toothbrush (any brand or size) drive through February. Mrs. Brenner is leading a VBS mission trip this July along with four Valley students. The village of Goodnews Bay doesn't get regular dental care due to its remoteness on the Bering Sea. These dental hygiene supplies are critically needed. Dip into your stash at home or grab what's on sale and send them in! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Brenner at [email protected].
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Frankenmuth Area Caregiver Support Group
CrossRoads Counseling Ministries is sponsoring a
FREE, Frankenmuth Area Caregiver Support Group, that will meet every 4th Thursday of each month from 11 am to noon beginning January 23, 2020. Brian Wilson, Licensed Professional Counselor, will be the facilitator. Click on the
CrossRoads flyer for more information.
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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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