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Parent Newsletter
September 30, 2016
Valley Lutheran students and faculty members spent the day Wednesday, Sept. 28, helping others in the Great Lakes Bay Region as part of Fall Service Day. For more photos, visit our
Facebook page.
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Life of Praise
"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that openly profess His name." Hebrews 13:15 (NIV)
Confession: I'm not good about reading the books my mom gives me as Christmas gifts. Oh, don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't appreciate them or want to read them. It's more that I tend to hesitate, holding back, subconsciously knowing - knowing that they're going to teach me something. The most recent was no exception, sitting on my shelf for at least a year before I finally cracked the cover, only to find that, as expected, it carried a powerful message. The book? "31 Days of Praise," by Ruth Myers. A heartfelt directive and guide for living our lives full of praise to our Heavenly Father.
Confession: I'm not too good at praising either. Oh, don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't appreciate corporate worship opportunities or want to live a life of praise. It's more that I tend to hesitate, holding back, subconsciously knowing - knowing that God is wanting to teach me something. Knowing that God is wanting to stretch me or grow me. If I'm honest, my life of praise is most often filled with ifs, ands and buts. Do you know what I mean? "I'll praise you God,
if (fill in the blank with current desire or need)." "God, I praise you for... oh
and while you're at it could you take care of ... for me too?" "God, I know I should praise you BUT I just can't right now, this situation that you've allowed is just too much for me..."
What I'm learning though is that a life of praise doesn't exclude any of these. Consider the Psalms - a beautiful mix of the authors' acknowledgement and complete adoration for who God is and for his power and also their painful aching and heartfelt cries. A narrative of pure honesty and openness to God.
May God teach us to do the same.
Father, empower us by your Holy Spirit no longer to be 'slaves to [our] emotions, ...untie the knots within [us] and settle [our] feelings, ...[Spring] up to fill [us] with fresh life, ...and [inspire] and [enable us] to worship, praise, and give thanks' (Myers). Stretch us and grow us so that our focus remains on you, despite the situations we face. Continue to uphold us with your mighty hand. In the name of our God and Father who is worthy of all honor, glory, and praise, Amen.
- Amy Cooper
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Tuition and Midterms
First quarter midterm grades are released to all students even if tuition payments are not current. However, grades for students with past due accounts will be held when grades are released at the end of the first quarter. Please contact Royce Wegener at [email protected] if you are unsure of the status of your tuition account.
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Midterm Grades
We are experiencing an unexpected issue with our student data system provider. We anticipate they will resolve this issue by Monday.
Midterm grades can be accessed Monday, October 3, by visiting
www.mystudentdata.com and entering the following information:
School ID: 50
Student ID Number: All students will use the full 10-digit State ID number, printed at the bottom of their ID cards. Please call the office or email Nora Krueger at
[email protected] if you cannot locate the numbers.
Student's Birth Date
Password: Chargers
This system only offers midterm, quarter and semester report cards.
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Post-Prom Planning Committee
It's not too late to join the Post-Prom Planning Committee. The group's next meeting will be at
4pm Sunday, Oct. 2 at Valley. If you have questions, contact Rachelle Schuman at 989-513-5415 or at
[email protected].
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Grand Homecoming Tailgate Oct. 7
The Grand Homecoming Tailgate will take place at
5pm Oct. 7 at the soccer fields south of the school parking lot. This event has been a big success the last several years. Click on the links below if you would like to get tips on how to organize your group this year. For a schedule of events, visit
our website.
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Parents in Prayer Meetings Scheduled
Consider joining Parents in Prayer, a group of parents who gather to pray at Valley twice each month. The group, formerly known as Moms in Prayer, will meet at the school from 8-9:30am on the second and fourth Monday of each month in Room 108. The next meetings are Oct. 10 and 24. The group prays for the needs of the students, faculty and staff at Valley. If you have questions, please contact Carla Belill at 989-295-3018 or at [email protected].
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Wills and Trust Seminar Oct. 11
Are you prepared for the only certainty in life? We all know God's plan for us after death but we have the ability to control our financial and personal legacy today. Hear about preparing for that legacy and the latest changes in Michigan law from 6-8pm Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Valley's Resource Center. The seminar will be led by Darrell Zolton and Michael Weiss of Zolton Law Offices. Pizza and salad will be served. The seminar is presented by the VLHS Foundation. To reserve a spot, call 989-790-1676 or email [email protected] by Oct. 6.
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Tables Available for VLHS Holiday Bazaar
The annual Valley Lutheran Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9am-3pm. Limited tables are available. Click here for the vendor contract. The deadline is Oct. 12.
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Help Needed in School Store
A volunteer is needed to help in Valley's school store. We are looking for someone to fill the Monday shift from 2:45-3:30pm. For more information, contact Mrs. Krueger in the office.
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Photos of VLHS Sporting Events
Bill Holden, an alumni parent, photographs many of Valley's home sporting events. If you are interested in one of the photos, you are welcome to download them. However, Bill simply asks that you make a donation to Valley Lutheran High School. For more information, visit his website.
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Read the Bible in a Year
As we prepare to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod urges involvement in a plan to read through the Bible in one year. YouVersion is the Bible app that is suggested for this reading - so you can have the calendar available on your computer or mobile devices.
Download the app and the specific reading plan from here.
Clicking on the title
"Reformation Reading Plan"
will allow you to sign up for the specific plan. The App may be downloaded from the icon on the lower left of the above page.
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Fruit Sale Dates Set
Valley Lutheran's Booster Club will be selling Florida Indian River seedless oranges, pink grapefruit and tangelos. Proceeds help the Music, Drama and Athletic programs. The
Fruit sale runs Oct. 17 to Nov. 8. Delivery will be Dec. 3. For more information, contact Bill Ankoviak at 989-781-5796.
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STUDENT APPLYING TO COLLEGE?
Unsure of where to start or how to help? CollegeBoard has produced a webinar to walk parents through the college application process. Registration is required, but the webinar is free. If you are unable to watch live, you will also be sent a link to view the recording after the event has concluded. Click the following link to register:
College Applications 101 for Parents.
FAFSA WORKSHOP
Delta College is hosting a FAFSA workshop from
5-7pm Thursday, Nov. 10. This is a free event for the community. You do not need to be a Delta student or apply to Delta to attend. Financial Aid professionals will be available to help answer any questions or clarify parts of the FAFSA. See the
VL Scholarship Page for more information! Want to start early? Create an
FSA ID so that you can begin the application as soon as it is released!
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
Many colleges, universities, and scholarships require students to obtain confidential letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors and other adults. These should only be sent to a school upon request (if the application states that you need them). Remember to give your recommender plenty of time to compose a quality letter of recommendation. It is often helpful to fill out a "
Brag Sheet" to give your recommender a bigger picture of your accomplishments. See Mrs. Mueller with any questions.
TRANSCRIPTS
Did you know you can request transcripts to be sent online? VLHS participates with a program called
Parchment -
students can create an account and send their documents electronically and securely directly from the school. Or, you can submit a request through the
VLHS Website
. Transcript requests generally take a few business days to process. If you need a document sent immediately, please contact Mrs. Mueller directly.
UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS
Please see Mrs. Mueller for visit times and a pass to meet the admissions reps!
10/3 Eastern Michigan University
Davenport University
10/7 University of Michigan
10/12 Delta College
Ferris State University
10/17 Lake Superior State University
Alma College
10/21 Olivet College
10/26 Grand Valley State University
IMPORTANT LINKS
SAT Information, Registration, etc. -
www.sat.org
ACT Information, Registration, etc. -
www.actstudent.org
FAFSA Information and submission -
www.fafsa.gov
VL Scholarship Page -
http://bit.ly/VLScholarships2017
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Trinity Munger BBQ Chicken Dinner Oct. 16
Trinity-St. James, 119 E. Munger Road, will hold a BBQ Chicken Dinner from
11:30am to 2pm Oct. 16. The cost for adults is $10. Seniors are $8, children 6-10 are $6 and kids 5 and under are free. Takeouts are available. There will also be a Country Store and Bake Sale.
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St. John Amelith Youth Bazaar Oct. 22
St John Amelith Youth Group is hosting a fall bazaar from 9am to 3pm Saturday, Oct. 22 at the school at 1664 Amelith Road. Shop more than 30 vendor tables with crafts and baked goods. There will also be a sloppy joe lunch from 11am to 1pm.
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St. John Amelith Fall Dinner Oct. 23
The St. John Amelith Athletic Club is hosting a Fall Dinner and bake sale from 11am to 1pm Sunday, Oct 23, in the school gym at 1664 Amelith Road. Take outs begin at 10:30am. Prices are: $10 for 1/2 chicken and $8 for 1/4 dinner. Dinners include baked potato, veggies, drink and a dessert.
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'Worship Night in America' at Peace Oct. 25
Join Peace Lutheran Church for "Worship Night in America" at 7pm Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the church
, 3427 Adams Ave. in Saginaw. Hosted by contemporary Christian singer Chris Tomlin and presented by Peace Church, we will watch the movie "Worship Night in America: An Evening of Unity and Prayer for Our Country." This will play exclusively and one night only in theaters and select churches nationwide - and Peace will be one of them if 75 tickets are purchased Experience the sold-out event filmed at Madison Square Garden, plus exclusive backstage footage and interviews that will inspire, challenge and encourage your family, church and community. Tickets are $7 and must be purchased by Oct. 13 at
http://goo.gl/WKS2T5
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Holy Cross Sauerkraut Supper Oct. 27
Holy Cross, 600 Court Street, will hold its Annual Sauerkraut Supper from
5-7pm Oct. 27. The cost for adults is $10. Students 6-12 are $7 and kids 5 and under are free.
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Trinity Monitor Harvest Dinner Oct. 30
Trinity Lutheran, Monitor, 20 E. Salzburg Road in Bay City, will be having a Harvest Dinner including Homemade Pork Sausage and Beef from 11:30am to 1pm on Sunday, Oct. 30. The cost is $9.50 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 and free for kids 5 and under. Take outs are $9.50. For more information, call Alice Rivet at 989-684-4618.
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St. Paul Frankenlust Men's Club Bible Study
St. Paul Frankenlust's Men's Club has started a Book Study/Bible Study/Discussion from 7-9am on scheduled Saturdays in the gym at 6094 Westside Saginaw Road in Bay City. The next meetings are Oct. 22, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. The book we will study is "Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges. Participation is limited to 100 men. To sign up, e-mail [email protected] or call Tom DePrekel at 989-280-9285. Refreshments are provided.
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Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Senior Retreat
Oct. 1 SAT Testing, 8am
Oct. 5 Peeks at Valley, 11am
Oct. 6 Homecoming Soccer game, 7pm
Oct. 7 Homecoming Football game, 7pm
Oct. 8 Homecoming Dance, 8pm
Oct. 10 Parents in Prayer, 8am
Oct. 11 Wills and Trusts Seminar, 6pm
Oct. 13-14 No School
Oct. 17 Fruit Sale Kickoff
Oct. 20 Peeks at Valley, 8:15am
Oct. 22 ACT Testing, 8am
Oct. 22 Lutheran Music Festival, 9am
Oct. 24 Parents in Prayer, 8am
Oct. 27-29 Fall play, 'The Cow Tippers', 7pm
Oct. 28 End of First Quarter
Oct. 28 No school - Professional Development
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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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