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Parent Newsletter
September 10, 2018
Director of Development Kyle DeWees holds a shovel used in the original groundbreaking for Valley Lutheran High School next to a digital rendering of the new facilities Valley is building. Everyone is invited to attend groundbreaking at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14.
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I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" I said, "Here am I. Send me." Isaiah 6:8
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Building Project Groundbreaking Set For Sept. 14
While summer vacation provides students and faculty a well deserved break, June and July were busy months for the G
ROWING Campaign Building Committee. Chaired by Bill Wittig (VL Alumni Parent), this group of six volunteers met frequently as the building project bids were released, submitted, reviewed, and then a final recommendation made.
Then, on July 31, 2018, a special meeting of the VL Board of Directors was convened. The purpose: to receive several reports surrounding the progress of the G
ROWING Campaign's building expansion (including the Building Committee's recommendation), and decide if/how to proceed.
Following faith-filled and thoughtful discussion, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to accept the Building Committee's contractor recommendation and move forward with the building portion of the G
ROWING Campaign - thanks be to God!
The Groundbreaking Ceremony has been set for
2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14. Please RSVP to 989-790-1676 if you plan to attend.
For more information about the G
ROWING Campaign, please contact Valley's Development Director, Kyle DeWees at 989-790-1676.
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Important Calendar Information
It has come to our attention that the feed populating the sporting events on our website calendar is not always accurate. While we are in the process of addressing this, please head to our Athletics page (
https://www.vlhs.com/athletics-vlhs) and select the specific sport under Sports Seasons for accurate and up-to-date sport-specific details. We will provide an update when this issue has been resolved.
*Note: One such error is tomorrow's Cross Country meet. The meet on
Tuesday, Sept. 11 will be held at Lake of Dreams in Merrill NOT in Saint Charles.
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Add Valley's Calendar of Events to Your Own
Valley's calendar is always accessible at
https://www.vlhs.com/calendar/full-calendar, but if you'd also like to see Valley events in your Google calendar please follow the steps below! (Note: This will include all non-sporting events only.)
1. Browse to calendar.google.com on a computer and sign-in to your personal Google account.
2. On the lefthand side, type [email protected] in the 'Add a friend's calendar' box and click the '+' sign.
3. Valley calendar events are now included in your calendar. They can be viewed/hidden at will by checking or unchecking the colored box next to 'Valley Lutheran' in the 'Other calendars' list below.
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Parent Open House Tuesday, Sept. 11
It's "Back to School Night" for parents at
6:30pm Tuesday, Sept. 11. Experience a day in the life of your child by going through their entire day at an accelerated pace. Meet teachers and other parents, hear course requirements, and learn how to get involved. Your attendance sends a clear message that you think school is important. We hope all parents will attend. Class schedules will be waiting at the front entrance. The bell rings at 6:30pm. Don't be tardy! Your "day" will end at 9pm.
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Parent Organization Mum Sale Sept. 14
Fall is right around the corner. Add some gorgeous color to your yard and support the VLHS Parent Organization at the same time. Potted mums will sell for $10, one evening only - before the home football game against St. Charles, from
2-7pm Friday, Sept. 14, in the school parking lot. They will be sold on a cash and carry basis. Thank you to Boehler's Greenhouse in Saginaw for being this year's vendor.
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19th Annual Golf Scramble
Valley's 19th Annual Golf Scramble will be
Saturday, Sept. 15, at Apple Mountain Golf Course.
This year, in the midst of our GROWING Campaign, the rate has been reduced to $85 per person. Brochures are available in the school office or can be downloaded
here. The Golf Scramble helps raise money for the Student Aid Fund, which provides tuition assistance for students in need.
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Peeks at Valley
Join us for an hour of Peeks at Valley for an insightful view of our school. The one-hour visit is led by students and faculty. The first Peeks is
Sept. 20 at 8:15am. To reserve your spot for a Peeks at Valley experience, call us at (989) 790-1676 or email
Krista Flory.
Other upcoming dates for Peeks are:
- Oct. 4 at 11am
- Oct. 17 at 8:15am
- Nov. 1 at 9am
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Fall Service Day Wednesday, Sept. 26
Putting faith into "action" is an important part of the mission of Valley "to serve in the world". Students get the opportunity to do just that on Fall Service Day,
Wednesday, Sept. 26. Between 8-9 am they will join their family group at a location to help others in the Great Lakes Bay Region. The day will conclude between noon and 1 pm. Permission slips with specific site location and times will be sent home with students as the date approaches. All students are required to attend Service Day, so mark this day on your calendar and keep it open.
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Class of 2019 News: Senior Photos, Retreat
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Hot Lunch Price for 2018-19
Hot lunch prices for 2018-19 are $32 for a 10-punch card. Individual lunches are $3.75. Cards may be purchased in the office before school. Applications for free and reduced lunches are available on our website.
Download here.
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Athletic Passes Available for Purchase
Athletic passes are a great way to save money when attending Valley Lutheran sporting events. Passes cost
$20 for 10 entries to a regular season home game. Passes can be purchased at the entrance of athletic events. Without a pass, single-game admission is $5 for adults and students. The cost is the same for away games.
Please note that admission for all-conference and division tournaments is $5 and athletic passes are not accepted.
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Valley Students Selling Entertainment Coupon Books
Valley Lutheran students are selling Entertainment coupon books as a fundraiser for the school. The books, which cost $25, are filled with discounts from local restaurants and shops, as well as chains. Purchase one from any Valley student or in the school office between
Sept. 14-28.
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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/.
PSAT-NMSQT EXAM
There are 18 seats remaining to take the PSAT/NMSQT Exam on October 10. This exam is the only way for juniors to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship. It's also great practice for the SAT exam students will take in April. Sophomores would also benefit from taking this exam as practice. Cost is $18 payable to VLHS. See the office to register.
SENIOR BRAG SHEETS
Seniors, be sure to take some time to fill out those Brag Sheets before you get inundated with homework and projects for the school year. These make a drastic difference in the quality of your recommendation letters. See Google Classroom for the template.
COLLEGE TEXT MESSAGES
The State of MI provides a free text-messaging service to help students from the Class of 2019 and their parents stay on top of college and financial aid deadlines. You can sign up to receive these messages at
https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/.
SAT/ACT TESTING INFORMATION
Khan Academy (free test prep) - www.khanacademy.org/sat
VL Scholarship Page - http://bit.ly/VLScholarships |
Valley Hiring Part-Time Paraprofessional for Resource Center
Valley Lutheran has an opening for a paraprofessional to provide supervision and assistance in the school's Resource Center after school. The position is part time from 3-4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 3-4 pm Friday. The ideal applicant will have experience working with high school students, familiarity with computer applications (especially Microsoft Office and Google Applications) and is supportive of the ministry of Valley Lutheran High School. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume' to Executive Director John Brandt at [email protected] or to the school office at 3560 McCarty Road in Saginaw, MI 48603.
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Peace Lutheran looking for afternoon and evening help
Peace Lutheran School in Saginaw is in need of help if you or anyone you know is interested. Current positions they're looking to fill include:
School Afternoon Receptionist: Peace is looking to hire a part-time receptionist. The receptionist would work 15-20 hours per week from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and would start immediately. Interested applicants will need to submit a letter of interest, resume, references and credentials to Principal Joel Keup in the school office or at
[email protected].
Church Evening Custodian: Peace is hiring a part-time custodian for its church campus to work in the evening. The position can work up to 20 hours a week and starts immediately working from 6-10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. If interested, contact Joel Keup at [email protected] or 989-792-2581.
Classroom aides: Peace is looking to hire a Toddler Aide working weekdays from 6:30-11:30 a.m. and a Preschool Aide working weekdays from 2-5 p.m. Experience working with children is required. Email resumes to [email protected] or call Early Childhood Director Kathi Pearson at 989-792-2581 ext. 207 for more information.
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Wild Game Dinner
Messiah Lutheran in Clio is hosting a Wild Game Dinner at Circus Park, 4240 W. Wilson Road in Clio on
Thursday, Sept. 27. A social hour begins at 4pm with the dinner to follow. Special guests include:
- Dave Minar, owner of Oscar & Joey's in Birch Run
- Tred Bardta, host of 'The Best and Worst of Tred Barta' on the Versus Channel
- Mike Avery, host of the Outdoor Magazine radio show.
Auction items and raffle prizes are available. The auction grand prize is a guided fishing trip for two with Tred Barta.
Tickets are $50 each or two for $95. Corporate tables of eight are $600.
Tickets are available by calling 810-686-0740.
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Fellowship, Food and Crafts at Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School
FIRST ANNUAL CRAFT & VENDOR BAZAAR: All are welcome to Holy Cross Lutheran Church (600 Court St., Saginaw) for the Holy Cross Youth Group Craft & Vendor Bazaar from
4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 and from
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Lunch will be available
Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact the church office or Bobbie Jo Upton at Holy Cross (989-793-9723) for a copy of the participant contract by Oct. 19.
ANNUAL SAUERKRAUT DINNER: Holy Cross is happy to welcome everyone to its annual sauerkraut dinner from
5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner includes sauerkraut, brats, roast pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, rolls, beverages and dessert. Tickets are $11 for adults, $7 for students ages 6-12 and children 5-and-under are free. Ticket sales begin
Sunday, Sept. 30 and are also available in the church office from
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday. Takeout dinners are also available. For more information contact Holy Cross at 989-793-9723.
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| Sept. 11 |
Back to School Night for Parents, 6:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 |
Parent Organization Mum Sale, 2-7 p.m. |
| Sept. 15 |
VLHS Golf Scramble |
| Sept. 20 |
Peeks at Valley, 8:15 a.m. |
| Sept. 26 |
School Service Day, 8 a.m. |
| Sept. 27 |
Homecoming boy's soccer game, 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 |
Homecoming football game, 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 29 |
Homecoming dance, 8-11 p.m. |
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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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