Overflowing with Hope!
The senior class picked the theme “Overflow with Hope” based upon Romans 15:13, and after the past year and a half, I believe it is an awesome choice for a theme!!
Beginning in March of 2020, Covid-19 changed everyone’s sense of normal. Our normal routines were disrupted in most every way, and over the course of many months, society fell into a new way of living. Masks, social distancing, and quarantines became normal parts of life. Now, we may not have liked it, but normal changed. We settled into a new normal and hoped for the day when we could go back to the old normal.
Hope is something people hold on to when looking to the future. In fact, during the past year and a half, you may have had times where you were losing hope for returning to normal. When people lose hope, it is likely that despair will replace one’s optimistic view of the future. I have to admit to feeling a sense of despair a few times when it didn’t seem like a return to normal life was anywhere close to becoming reality. I had lost my hope for better days.
However, as Christians, we do not need to lose hope and fall into despair. Jesus’ love brings hope into our lives because our status as His children and heirs of heaven will not change. There is no need for despair since our future is secure. We can “Overflow with Hope” because of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection that has secured our future in heaven. Life on earth will always change and adjust, but our future will not change…and that is why we can “Overflow with Hope!”
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
In Christ,
Julian Petzold,
Executive Director
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August
6 Prepaid Tuition Deadline
9 Fall Sports Try-Outs/Practices Begin
12 Sophomore/Junior/Senior and Parents Information Night, 7pm
17 Transfer Student Information Night, 5:30-8pm
Sophomore/Junior/Senior and Parents Information Night, 7pm
20 Freshman Orientation and Lock-In, 7pm
23 Freshman Academy, 8-11:30am
24 Classes begin, 8:39am
27 School Pictures
30 Parent Organization Meeting, 6:30pm
September
3-6. Labor Day Weekend, no classes
11 22nd Annual VLHS Golf Scramble
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Open Staff Positions
As the new school year approaches, there are two positions on our faculty and staff to fill yet. We still need a Math Teacher and a Food Service Assistant.
- Math Teacher: Part-time teaching 2 sections of courses for approximately three hours/day.
- Food Service Assistant: 30 hours/week in the kitchen under the direction of the Food Service Director. This position includes benefits (health, retirement, disability, survivor, etc.).
Please share this information with anyone you know who might be a good fit for our ministry team. Anyone interested in either position should contact Dr. Julian Petzold at either jpetzold@vlhs.com or 989-790-1676.
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Regular Office Hours Resume
Beginning, Monday, August 2, the school office will be open from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
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Fall Sports Try-Outs Begin August 9th
Cross Country
- Monday (8/9) First Practice from 9:00 - 10:30 am on the VLHS Track
- 9-10:30 am practices the rest of the week
Football
- Sunday (8/8) Parent Meeting 6:00 pm in the VLHS Gym
- Monday (8/9) First Practice from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm on the VLHS Football Practice Field
- 8:00 am - 1:30 pm practices the rest of the week
Girls Golf
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Monday (8/9), Tuesday (8/10), and Thursday(8/11) from 9:00 - 10:30 am at Pleasant View Golf Course, Pleasant View is 3424 Barnard Rd., Saginaw, MI
Soccer
- Monday (8/9) First Practice 8:00 -10:00 am on the VLHS Soccer Practice Field
- 8:00 -10:00 am Practice the rest of the week
Volleyball
- Monday (8/9) and Tuesday (8/10) tryouts from 5:00-8:00 pm in the VLHS Gym
- Once teams are set, players will be notified of specific practice times.
*PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR FALL SPORT ATHLETE HAS A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL FORM TURNED IN TO THE OFFICE BY AUGUST 9TH. Athletes CANNOT try-out/practice if a current physical isn't on file!
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Emergency Communications for the 2021-22 School Year
In the past, we have used Remind to send out notifications about school closings or other emergency communications. Our new School Information System, Rediker, allows us to do that without using Remind.
You do not need to do anything to subscribe to this. You are all set as long as you provided your cell phone number to us during enrollment (new students) or re-enrollment.
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Tuition for 2021-22
All families have received their tuition statement for the coming school year. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Ankoviak at 989-790-1676 or bankoviak@vlhs.com.
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Prepaid Tuition Program Extended
We have a program that allows families to purchase future years of tuition at this year’s tuition rate. Normally, the tuition has to be paid in full for future years by July 31st, but that deadline is being extended by one week to August 6th. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Ankoviak at 989-790-1676 or bankoviak@vlhs.com.
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Freshmen and New Transfer Students
Every freshman and new transfer student will have a home visit from one of our teachers by Aug. 19th. This home visit helps everyone become acquainted before school begins, and it is a good time to get those questions answered. Expect a phone call soon to schedule this visit.
Lutheran Study Bibles (ESV Version) are needed for all Theology classes. Bibles may be purchased at cph.org or orders can be submitted at home visits.
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Sophomore/Junior/Senior and Parent Nights
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and their parents are asked to attend meetings at school on either Thursday, Aug. 12 or Tuesday, Aug. 17 to receive information specific to those classes. The meetings will begin at 7pm and last for about one hour.
There will be another meeting immediately following both nights for National Honor Society prospects.
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Back to School Materials
You can find a general school "Materials List" here which lists items required/recommended for specific classes. If you do not find your English class listed, the generic materials of a notebook/binder and writing utensils are recommended. Students will receive any specific material requests from their teachers.
Here are a couple more suggestions:
- Ear Buds - Each student should keep a set of earbuds at school for personal use. We have sets of headphones available for our computer towers but when students are using their device in the classroom, it is nice for them to have their own personal earbuds.
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ESV Lutheran Study Bible - This version of the Bible is used in all religion classes all four years. Order forms will be available at home visits and orientations or you can purchase them directly on your own at cph.org. Bibles are on sale now ($19.99 for paperback and $34.99 for hard cover). We have some available at school for purchase.
- Technology Devices - All students are going to need a fully-charged device (laptop or chromebook) with them in school each day. Students may use a previously-owned device or, if interested in purchasing a new device, any brand is acceptable.
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Summer Read
Students are to read the following books before the 2021-22 school year begins.
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Freshmen (Class of 2025): Shift by Jennifer Bradbury or Guts by Gary Paulson
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Transitional Reading Students and others by permission: Monster by Walter Dean Meyers or The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba.
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Sophomores (Class of 2024): The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
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Juniors (Class of 2023): Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Patillo Beals or The Help by Kathryn Stockett
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Seniors (Class of 2022): All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger
Students will choose one book from the 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). Click here to take you information about the summer read program along with ISBN numbers. We have a few books available in the school office. 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 the 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 lmeyers@vlhs.com.
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In the Parent Newsletter, we will advertise ways to get involved like Boosters, Parent Organization, Prayer Group, and more. Watch for opportunities from each group. You are important to the culture and climate of our school, and we hope you’ll plan to get involved! |
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Parent Organization
The next Parent Organization meeting will be on Monday, August 30th at 6:30 pm at VLHS. Mark your calendars and join our great group to discuss upcoming events for the school year.
Each year the Parent Organization raises thousands of dollars which are then put towards things that benefit our students and teachers in ways that are related to the classroom: technology, professional memberships and conferences, classroom expenses, special projects or experiences. The organization welcomes new members at any time. It is possible to pick and choose your involvement activities based upon your schedule. Thank you for your support.
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Support Valley While You Shop!
Rite Aid:
We have partnered with RXfundraising and Rite Aid to establish a fundraising program that earns funds every time a registered participant fills a prescription or shops at their local Rite Aid using their wellness+ rewards number. Join us by registering to be a part of this great program! All you have to do is follow these three easy steps:
Amazon Smile:
We are under Education; search for and select Valley Lutheran High School.
Kroger Community Rewards:
Click here to sign up or to change to support Valley Lutheran.
Thanks for supporting Valley Lutheran while you shop!!
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COURSES AND SCHEDULING
Students should make it a habit to check their email regularly over the summer. This is how Mrs. Mueller will be communicating if there are any concerns or issues with course requests or schedules for the 2021-2022 school year. Schedules will be released in mid-August. If you are intending on changing a request, please email Mrs. Mueller ASAP.
SENIOR PARCHMENT ACCOUNTS
Valley Lutheran uses a secure digital document service called Parchment to send transcripts and test scores to colleges and other academic institutions. If your senior is ready to start sending these documents in tandem with college applications, they can go to www.parchment.com and create a learner account using a personal email address (not their school email). Mrs. Mueller will also be going into senior classes to demonstrate how to set up an account and order transcripts with students. Parchment Quickstart Guide
IMPORTANT LINKS
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Click on the image above to read the latest
Valley Vision.
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Mission Statement
Preparing students for life with Christ as our foundation!
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Julian Petzold
Valley Lutheran High School
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