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Parent Newsletter
October 15, 2018
Valley Lutheran seniors enjoyed Senior Retreat at Camp Timbers from Oct. 12-14

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

~Proverbs 27:17
News
Fruit Sale Starts this Tuesday
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!
Google Guardian
All parents were sent an invitation to join Google Classroom as a guardian for their student. The invitations were sent to the email address that parents have on file in the office.  If you did not receive an invitation or would like a new invitation sent, please email [email protected] and give the email address you prefer.

Once you have accepted the invitation, you will receive an email summary on either a weekly or daily basis depending on your selection. The summary will detail assignments and other announcements posted on your child's Google Classroom. The teachers will also use this guardian email for contacting you regarding your student.  Please make sure that this guardian feature has been set up to assist us in providing you with important information related to the classroom. Thank you!
SUITE Surrender
The fall drama production of SUITE Surrender is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 1-3 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.
Class of 2019 News: Senior Photos

 

Senior Portraits: Seniors and parents of seniors, please check out the guidelines for submitting your photos for this year's yearbook. Portraits are due Tuesday, Oct. 16. If you have questions, contact Jennifer Blake at [email protected].

Buzz Books
School directories (Buzz Books) are available in the school office. If you'd like one, stop by or have your child pick one up. Please inform the office of any errors or if you have moved.
Guidance Corner
MI COLLEGE APPLICATION MONTH
October is College Application Month in Michigan. Seniors - have you taken the time to apply? Check out the resources on your Class of 2019 Google Classroom page for the list of free applications . It's also a good time to start filing your FAFSA and looking at scholarship resources. As always, Mrs. Mueller is available to help you if you have questions throughout the college application process!

FAFSA INFORMATION
Need help filling out the FAFSA? Check out this YouTube playlist of Financial Aid Videos or attend one of Delta College's FAFSA & Financial Aid Workshops for individualized help (even if you aren't attending Delta - they are a great community resource).

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/ .

SAT/ACT TESTING LINKS
SAT Information, Registration, etc. - www.sat.org
ACT Information, Registration, etc. - www.actstudent.org
Khan Academy (free test prep) - www.khanacademy.org.sat

FAFSA AND FINANCIAL AID LINKS
VL Scholarship Page - http://bit.ly/VLScholarships
FAFSA Information and submission - https://fafsa.ed.gov/
FSA ID Information and creation - https://fsaid.ed.gov
Community News
BBQ Chicken Dinner
Trinity-St. James Lutheran in Munger is holding a BBQ chicken dinner from 11:30 am until 2 pm (or until they sell out) on Sunday, Oct. 21. It's $10 for a 1/2 chicken, but children 5-&-under are free. Takeouts are also available. Contact 989-659-2506 for more information.
Fall Craft Bazaar
Holy Cross, on Court St. in Saginaw, is hosting its first Fall Craft Bazaar from 4-8 pm Thursday, Oct. 25 and from 9 am-2:30pm Saturday, Oct. 27. Admission is free Thursday and $1 on Saturday with proceeds going to send the youth group to the 2019 National Youth Gathering. 
Sauerkraut Dinner
Holy Cross, on Court St. in Saginaw, is hosting a Sauerkraut Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5-7 pm. Adults are $11, students ages 6-12 are $7 and children 5-&-under are free. Call 989-793-9723 for dinner or ticket information.
Trinity Monitor Harvest Dinner
Trinity Monitor is holding its annual Harvest Dinner and Bake Sale from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Trinity Lutheran School on the corner of Salzburg and Eight Mile Rd. in Auburn. Tickets are $10 for adults and takeout orders, $5 for children ages 6-12, while admission for preschoolers is free. Proceeds go towards Building for the Future and the Auburn Area Food Bank.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 18-19 No School - MANS Conference
Oct. 22 Parents in Prayer, 8 am
Oct. 25 End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 26 No School - Musical Extravaganza, 12:30-1:45 pm
Oct. 27 ACT, 8 am
Oct. 29 First quarter grade due
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, 9 am-3pm

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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.

John Brandt
Valley Lutheran High School