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Parent Newsletter
June 14, 2019
The Valley Lutheran baseball team won its third district championship since 2011, and the Chargers added their first Regional Baseball Championship in school history with wins over Vassar and New Lothrop.
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Anchored in Hope - Built on the Firm Foundation
This year as we lived under our theme -
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. ~Hebrews 6:19 - we experienced many unique object lessons. Excavators dug inches from classrooms and cement saws generated high pitched sounds heard throughout school. Truckloads of building materials rumbled by, perhaps distracting from lessons but not stopping them. Through it all lessons were learned. The walls stood firm. We were secure.
We were firm and secure in our building thanks to the workmanship of builders today and in 1978. The key to a building standing firm is the foundation. It is also the key for our faith. Christ is our firm foundation and He is the anchor for our souls. Life throws all sorts of distractions at our faith, but through Christ our souls will always be firm and secure. They are anchored in His hope.
Dr. John Brandt,
Executive Director
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Final Grades Are Available
Final report cards are currently available. They can be accessed by going to
www.mystudentdata.com and entering the following information:
- School code: 50
- Student ID Number: 10-digit number on your student's ID
- Password: Chargers
- Student's Birth Date
Final grades will also be mailed via the United States Postal Service. Every student will receive the mailing, but report cards will not be in the envelope if that student owes money or has materials that need to be turned in (uniforms, books, etc.). If you do not receive the mailing by
June 30, please contact Mrs. Mueller at [email protected].
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Summer Hours and Contact Information
Due to ongoing construction at school and the regional soccer tournament, office hours this summer are amended.
The school office will be open from
8am until 3pm Monday through Friday until June 20. The school office will be closed from
June 21-July 7 and on
Fridays in
July.
Due to construction, the office will be open at various locations throughout the school this summer. It is best to call or email to make an appointment rather than dropping by, since there will be times when the office is unexpectedly closed.
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Pre-Paid Tuition Program
Families may pre-pay tuition for future school years at the 2019-20 rates until
July 31, 2019. This allows families to "lock-in" these tuition rates and avoid future tuition increases. Be sure to note, there are no longer discounts for the full tuition payment for the current school year.
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Non-Association LCMS |
Community |
| 2019-20 |
$6,600 |
$7,750 |
$8,100 |
| 2020-21 |
$6,600
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$7,750
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$8,100
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| 2021 & Beyond |
$6,600
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$7,750
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$8,100
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* Annual pre-paid discount is discontinued.
No pre-paid tuition payments will be accepted after
July 31 until the new tuition rates are announced in January 2020. More details and a formal agreement are available online or by calling Business Manager Bill Ankoviak at 989-790-1676.
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The books for the
Summer Read program have been announced. Students are to read the following books before the 2019-20 school year begins.
- Freshmen (Class of 2023): Shift by Jennifer Bradbury or Guts by Gary Paulson
- Sophomores (Class of 2022): The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
- Juniors (Class of 2021): Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Patillo Beals
- Seniors (Class of 2020): All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger
Students will choose one book from the two choices available for their grade. One is a non-fiction and the other is fiction. You may purchase the book in any format you wish (digital, hardback, paperback, audio), just make sure it is the correct book with the correct title and author. It is recommended that if you use an audio book, that you also read along. Better comprehension that way!
Students will be required to take a comprehension test on their book when they return to school in August. That grade will be a part of their English grade for first quarter. For students who do not have an English class in the fall, the grade will be incorporated into another class.
Be prepared to either present your book or discuss it. This may happen in family groups, English classes, or in other classes. If you have any questions about the summer read, contact Dr. Lisa Meyers at [email protected].
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Freshmen Placement Test Results
Freshmen placement test results will be mailed in the next two weeks. If you do not receive your results by the end of June, contact Dr. Lisa Meyers at 989-790-1676 or email [email protected].
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Sports Physicals at Valley
Sports Physicals are being offered from
4:30-5:30pm on Monday, Aug. 5 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 one of Valley's sports teams for the 2019-20 school year. A current physical needs to be on file before a student can participate.
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Class of 2020 News: Senior Photos, Retreat
- Senior Portraits: Upcoming seniors and parents of seniors, please check out the guidelines for submitting your photos for next year's yearbook. If you have questions, contact Jennifer Blake at [email protected].
- Save the date! The Senior Class Retreat will be held Oct. 18-20 at Camp Timbers. We hope to see you there!
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Financial Aid Update
Within the last several days, families with verified financial aid applications have received notification of their award by email. If you did not receive notification, it is because all information has not been submitted to and verified by FACTS. No financial aid will be granted without a verified application. Thank you for your cooperation with this new process, which is so important in helping us be good stewards of the financial aid fund. For questions, contact Bill Ankoviak at [email protected].
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Parent Organization Meeting on Aug. 20
The next Parent Organization meeting will be at
6pm on Aug. 20 at G's Pizzeria on Bay Road in Saginaw. Mark your calendars and join our great group to discuss upcoming events for the school year and enjoy dinner at the same time.
This year the Parent Organization raised $9,598.50 and paid out $21,761.29, which went towards professional memberships, classroom expenses, chrome book carts, teacher appreciation, NHS pins, and AP conferences. The organization has a remaining balance of $9,339.13. Thank you for your support.
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Support Valley Lutheran through Amazon
With Father's Day quickly approaching, many people are searching for the perfect present. During this process, you can support Valley Lutheran if you are shopping through Amazon.
Visit
smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2127998 to do your shopping, and choose Valley Lutheran.
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Lutheran Study Bible for Freshmen, Sophomores
Lutheran Study Bibles ESV Version are needed for all Theology classes. Bibles may be purchased at cph.org or orders will be taken at home visits.
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Free Meals Available for Children
Meet Up and Eat Up believes lunchtime should be healthy and fun! Meals are available Monday through Friday for children 18 and younger. At no cost to your family, these meals are full of healthy fruits and vegetables to help fuel kids all summer long.
No sign-up is required. Call 211 or text Food to 877877 for a location near you. To find a nutritious meal near you go to: www.michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp.
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Annual Report
The
2019 VLHS Annual Report is now available online at vlhs.com. The report documents Valley's activities and finances from the previous fiscal year.
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2019-2020 STUDENT SCHEDULES
Work will begin on student schedules in July. If your student needs to change one of their requested courses, please do so in the next week to make the scheduling process smoother. Schedules for all students are released on Friday, August 23 via My Student Data.
All
students will have access to their schedule online. Schedules for the Class of 2023 will be printed and handed out at Freshman Orientation. To make a change to your requested courses, contact Mrs. Mueller at
[email protected]
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CLASS OF 2019 FINAL TRANSCRIPTS - IMPORTANT!
Colleges require a final transcript, which serves as a verification of your high school graduation, by July 1.
Due to the construction schedule, these documents need to be requested ASAP.
To request your final transcript, which does include your graduation date, please log into Parchment and select your destination (the school you will attend next year). Documents already requested will be sent by Friday, June 13. Unfortunately, I cannot send it unless you have made the request. Please know that any hold on your account will delay the release of your transcript until the hold has been addressed. Call or email Mrs. Mueller with questions.
AP EXAM SCORES
Scores for the 2019 AP Exams will be released to students in Michigan on Monday, July 8th beginning at 8:00 am. To see your scores, simply log into your CollegeBoard account (the same one used for PSAT/SAT).
PLANET FITNESS TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE
Did you know that students ages 15-18 can work out at Planet Fitness for free all summer long? The program runs from May 15 - September 1. Any student under 18 must have a parent attend the first time to sign a waiver. Any student who signs up will also be entered to win a $500 scholarship or a $5000 grand prize. More information can be found at
https://www.planetfitness.com/TeenSummerChallenge
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SAT/ACT TESTING LINKS
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Fish Eyes
A two-man play about disciple brothers Peter and Andrew, Fish Eyes will be presented at
7 pm Friday, June 14 at St. Mark Lutheran Church and Preschool, 2565 N. Miller Rd, Saginaw.
Watch as Pete and Andy meet Jesus, become His followers, and see how the Lord works through ordinary people to bring His message to all people. Admission is free.
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Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed
Peace Lutheran School (Lawndale Campus) is in need of Vacation Bible School volunteers on
June 17-21. VBS runs from 9am until noon each day. There are currently 143 kids registered to attend.
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8th annual Rock the Island Christian Music Festival
The 8th annual
Rock the Island Christian Music Festival is being held from
Noon-8pm on Saturday, July 20 on Ojibway Island.
Emmy nominee Kari Jobe is among the featured artists. There will also be a bounce house, Kids Zone-Inflatable, climbing wall, arrowtag, face painting, art projects, and more.
There will be a Prayer Tent and War Room for fellowship and prayer, an autograph session with artists, and food vendors.
Tickets are available
online.
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| June 18 |
Open House, 5pm |
| June 21-27 |
Regional Soccer Tournament |
| June 21-July 7 |
VLHS Office CLOSED! |
| July 13 |
ACT, 8am |
| Aug. 5 |
Sports Physicals at Valley, 4:30pm |
| Aug. 13, 15, 20 |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior Night, 7pm |
| Aug. 23 |
Freshmen Orientation, 7pm |
| Aug. 24 |
SAT, 8am |
| Aug. 26 |
Freshmen Academy, 8am-Noon |
| Aug. 27 |
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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