Michigan Lutheran High School Newsletter
The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength
(Nehemiah 8:10)
 
 September 14 - September 21, 2012 
  

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MISSION STATEMENT

 Michigan Lutheran High School provides a Christ-centered, confessionally Lutheran secondary education to prepare young adults for lives of Christian service in their churches, workplaces, communities, the world, and for life with their Lord in eternity.    

   

 
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Varsity Football Game that was to be played on Oct. 13th has been changed to Oct. 12th at 7pm in Webberville.

Taste of Ministry/ Teaching

 

ML offers a program called Taste of Ministry/Taste of Teaching for Juniors and Seniors interested in the pastoral or teaching ministry.  Students willl be matched with a local pastor or Lutheran elementary school teacher to spend a day learning what it's like to be on the other side of the desk.  If you are an ML Junior or Senior who is considering the public ministry and would like to participate in the program, please contact Mr. Herbst as soon as possible.    

 

 

 


CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS~
 You are needed at ML to help serve on an important one-year task force.  ML is going through a major self-study process to remain a nationally accredited institution.  Your committment will be to help go through this self-study and to help in improve the overall educational ministry of our high school.  Our goal is to have our accreditation self-study finished in one year.  The morevolunteers the better!  If you would like to learn more about this great opportunity to strengthen our high school, contact our Principal, Matt Herbst -[email protected]
An initial accreditation meeting is being scheduled for October 29 at 6:30 pm in the MPR here at ML.
 

 

  

 

THE LORD WANTS US TO PRAY~

A new request of all of the supporters of ML! Please consider printing out our September prayer calendar and posting it somewhere so that you can lift up an aspect of our ministry in prayer to our gracious Lord. We are thankful to think that many are praying on behalf of ML on a daily basis.

 

Click here to download the September Prayer Calendar 

 First Midterm and Consultations

September 18 marks the middle of the first quarter.Parent/teacher consultations take place on Wednesday, September 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.The faculty and advisors will be in the gymnasium. We ask that parents limit their consultations to 10-12 minutes.Should you require additional time, please schedule an appointment with the each teacher.  Our goal is to conveniently accommodate as many parents possible. The annual Titan Spirit Shop sale will be held during parent teacher conferences from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
 

GUIDANCE NEWS  

ATTN:  SENIORS & PARENTS:

1.  LMC willl sponser "College Night"

Monday, September 24; 6:30 - 8pm 

Representatives from over 50 schools will be available to answer questions.  There will also be workshops on college admittance and financial aid.  This is for parents and students.

2.  Southwestern Michigan College will also sponser a

"College Night" Wedesday, September 26; 6:30 - 8pm

This is similiar to the above session at LMC. If you have any questions call Mr. Kruck at 269-429-7861 x 201

JUNIOR & SENIOR PARENTS: 

Meeting TBA

*Hear about important events as your child leaves MLHS.  Guest speakers from Lake Michigan College will guide us through the college application process covering applications, financial aid, picking a career, and the right school for that career.  Learn about opportunities for off-campus enrollment during senior year.

 THESE MEETINGS WILL BE INFORMATIVE!

If you should have any questions please call:

ML Guidance Director Bill Kruck at 269-429-7861 x 203

 

COLLEGE VISITS ARE HERE!

  Sept. 17th Bethel College

Sept. 18th Hope College

Sept. 20th U of M and Michigan Tech

Sept. 21st Bethany College

Sept. 24th Ball State, Central Michigan

Sept. 26th Saginaw Valley

Sept. 27th Ferris State

Sept. 28th Valpraiso

Oct. 1 Martin Lutheran College

Oct. 2 Western

Oct. 4 Olivet

Oct. 11th Grand Valley State University

Oct. 16th Wisconsin Lutheran College

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ALUMNI NEWS~ 

 

 To submit alumni news please send an email to

 

[email protected]

 

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ML Sundays

 

DateTimeLocation
October 14, 201210:15 AMTrinity - Bangor, MI
November 18, 20128:00/10:30 AMGrace - St. Joseph, MI
December 9, 20129:00 AMGrace - Eau Claire, MI
December 16, 201210:30 AMHope - Hartford, MI
January 13, 20139:00 AMSt. John - Dowagiac, MI
January 20, 20139:00 AMPeace - Granger, IN
January 27, 20139:30 AMGood Shepherd - Benton Harbor, MI
February 10, 20138:00/10:30 AMSt. Paul - Stevensville, MI
February 17, 20139:00 AMSt. Paul - Sodus, MI
February 24, 20139:00 AMSt. Matthew - Benton Harbor, MI
March 3, 20139:00 AMSt. Paul - South Haven, MI
April 14, 20139:30 AM (Central)Beautiful Savior - LaPorte, IN

 

 

"DIG PINK"  Volleyball Match:  EVERYONE WEAR PINK!

 

Michigan Lutheran vs. Lake Michigan Catholic

 

Bringing two high school rivals together for ONE GREAT CAUSE!!

 

Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Lake Michigan Catholic High School

JV - 5:30                           Varsity - 7:00

 

We will have "Dig Pink" T-shirts for sale (pre-orders $10 can be given to an ML or LMC volleyball player (some will be available at the door $12 - but sizes cannot be guaranteed)  along with some "Pink" goodies.

There will be raffle tickets for sale for $1 or 6 for $5.  We will hold the drawing between the 2nd and 3rd games of the Varsity match for the opportunity to participate in a Dig Pink Serve Challenge.

IMPORTANT BASEBALL SIGN-UP

We need to know how many boys will commit to playing Titan Baseball this spring.  The sign-up sheet is in the athletic office.  Parents and players take note that plans will be made on the basis of the sign-up results. 

 

The deadline for signing up for baseball is Friday, September 21, 2012

GO TITANS!

 

ATHLETICS:

 

Michigan Lutheran Athletic Department would like to let its fans know that

the WEBSITE: highschoolsports.net

is not a reliable source to get information at this time.

To get information please watch the school newsletter for upcoming schedules and events.

  Pancake Breakfast to Benefit

Titan Middle School Athletics

Held in the MPR at ML

Saturday, September 15, 2012

8:00 am - 11:00 am 

 

Have the chance to meet TOM THORSON - Pancake Eating Champion of the Midwest! (100 pancakes eaten in 10 minutes! WOW!)
Laurie Bame will be signing autographs throughout the morning. Bring in your favorite Titan gear and watch the value increase instantly with her signature!!
John Eggert will be giving FREE Gator rides from 9:30-10:30. You wouldn't want to miss this one!
SPORTS PASSES
A family sports pass is now available from the athletic deartment, and can be purchased from the ticket takers at any MLHS home game.  The pass will allow admittance to all immediate family members (living at home) at all home games (not valid at away games nor any MHSAA district tournaments or Lutheran elementary school tournaments played at MLHS) for the 2012-2013 school year.  The cost of the pass is $109.  Sorry, but the family pass is not valid for football.
 
Ticket prices for home games will be $2 for kindergarten through eighth grade, $5 for ninthe grade through adult.  Admittance is free for children who are not yet in kindergarten and for adults 65 and older.  Also, STUDENT tickets for RED ARROW CONFERENCE away games can be purchased in advance from our athletic office for $2, as opposed to $5 at the door.  ML students with a student I.D. are admitted FREE to all MLHS home games.
 

 

 LUNCH UPDATE

MLHS Lunch Schedule Beginning Sept. 4, 2012

M - Fresh grilled burgers / fries / small pop ($3.50)
Tu - 6" Subway sandwich (turkey, ham, trio), chips, cookie ($4.00)
W - Tacos, salad, dessert ($3.50)
Th - 2 slices Pizza Hut, small pop ($3.50 - add'l slice $1.50)
F - Pasta, salad, dessert ($3.50)

 

 


Available daily: chips ($1.00), 12 oz. pop ($.50), 22 oz. pop ($1.00), Hot Pocket ($1.25), mini pizza ($1.75), candy bar ($.75), bottled water ($1.00), iced water (free)
Volunteers are needed to assist with preparation and serving of lunches on Wednesdays and Fridays.
In addition, dessert donations are requested for Wednesdays and Fridays.
If you can assist, please call Mrs. Deb Kenyon at 269-422-5279 or Mrs. Heidi Trelenberg at 269-429-6341.
 

Crop, Stitch & Shop

ALL CRAFTERS ARE WELCOME!  This is a 15 hour event dedicated to cropping, quilting, crafting, and having fun! 

 

Saturday, October 20th - 9am - Midnight

Michigan Lutheran High School (615 E Marquette Woods Rd.)

Saint Joseph, MI

 

$49/person or 2 for $80 (must register together)

Reservation includes 1-6 foot long table, electric, lite breakfast, 2 meals, snacks, and beverages.

RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY WITH:  Angie Hawks (269) 208-6188

Call Sue Tolsma with questions: 269-556-0926

or Heidi Trelenberg @ 269-429-6341

Foreign Exchange Students at ML: 

This year MLHS welcomes Lupita Vargas from Mexico. She is hosted by the Tim and Ruth Krieger (Rachel-9) a family of Berrien Springs. Also, Donghee Lee from South Korea is hosted by the Jim and Barb Bollnow (Nicole-11)a family of Bangor.  Please make our international guests feel welcome and thank our host families.  We are glad to have these very special visitors with us!  May the Lord richly bless their stay with us! 

 

FRONT DOOR SECURITY

 

We are always happy when friends of MLHS visit the school.  The front door is secured by an electronic lock system.  When you visit the school, please push the intercom button at the far right of the doorway.  Someone will greet you and "buzz"you into the building.  When you enter, please report to the school office.  Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our Titans safe.

 

 

 SCRIP PROGRAM

 

 Again this year, parents who participate in the Scrip program will split the profits generated with Michigan Lutheran. Specifically, 50% of the profits will be applied to the student's tuition, the other 50% will be kept by ML for current expenses.  Relatives / friends may help increase an ML parent's order by having their orders placed on the ML parent's order form. If you have questions, please call Mrs. Bette Otte at 429-7861, ex. 212.

  

Scrip orders need to be turned in by 9:00 AM on Mondays. These orders will normally be available for pickup by Thursday of the same week. Orders placed after 9:00 AM may not be available until the following week.  

 

Please click here for a list of Scrip merchants to chooose from 

  

Dance Fees

 If you have not already done so, please submit your dance fees as soon as possible. The per-student dance fee for the entire year is only $20,
and makes the three annual dances possible. The first dance will be held Saturday, October 20th, at the Saint Paul Lutheran Gymnasium in Stevensville.   The dance begins after the football game and lasts until 11:30. Please call Mrs. Julie Nitz if you have questions.

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CALENDAR COMMENTS

September 8 Freshman Welcoming Event at ML 6pm - 8pm

September 12-Festival Singers Rehearsal 6pm - 8pm
September 15-Pancake Breakfast 8am - 11am ML
September-18- First midterm
September 19- Festival Singers Rehearsal 6pm - 8pm
September-21-HALF DAY-12:05 Dismissal (5 periods)
September 24-Festival Singers (girls) 6-7:30pm
September 25-Festival Singers (boys) 6-7:30pm
September-26-Parent Teacher Conferences 5:30-8:30
                      and Annual Titan Spirit Shoppe Sale
October 16-End of first quarter
October 17-Testing day for grades 9-11 & Senior Service Day
October 19-20 - MLHS Homecoming Activities
October 24 - HALF DAY-12:05 Dismissal (5 periods)
October 25-26 - NO SCHOOL ~  WALE Conference

 
MLHS Telephone (269)429-7861
Extensions are as follows:
 Mr. Herbst 204
Mr. Briney 209
Mr. Eggert 215
Mrs. Eggert 216
Mrs. Gephart
Mr. Kruck 203
Mr. Lillo 208
Mrs. Otte 212
Mr. Pappenfuss 206
Mrs. Rush
Rev. Schneider 207
Ms. Sperle 214
Mr. Stangl 210
Mrs. Sievert 201
Mrs. Styx
Mrs. Wunderlich 284